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Hands On Spyro Reignited Trilogy Is Fire for Fans and Fresh Faces Alike
Lit
Activision may draw the ire of gaming enthusiasts for its annual Call of Duty flagging and insidious Destiny expansion packs, but by the grace of Mark Cerny does Bobby Kotick and his boardroom know exactly what they’re doing. Enter the oft-requested Spyro Reignited Trilogy, three vibrant recreations of Insomniac Games’ legendary PSone...
Hands On Ace Combat 7's Unknown Skies Are Reassuringly Familiar
Triggered
You can always rely on Ace Combat to bring a dose of melodrama to the war-torn skies of fictional states. Except it’s been four long years since the last instalment in the series – and even that was a shoddy free-to-play version for the PlayStation 3. No, you have to go back as far as 2011 for the last Ace Combat proper: the divisive...
Hands On Team Sonic Racing Takes a Tailspin on PS4
Not-so super, Sonic
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is, for our money, one of the few kart racers that deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Nintendo’s all-conquering Mario Kart series. The celebration of SEGA’s illustrious legacy not only revelled in ridiculous fan service (Burning Rangers, anyone?) but it also had a sharp...
Hands On Starlink: Battle for Atlas Shows Promise That Could Prove Costly
Toys to life
As a concept, it feels like Starlink: Battle for Atlas is three years late to the party. The toys to life fad died out a long time ago, and so to see a title basing itself around the act of collecting weapons and ships out in the real world in the year 2018 almost seems like a foolish business decision to us. We got a chance to sample...
Hands On Arca's Path Brings Marble Madness to PSVR
Super monkey ball
Virtual reality allows us to interact with video games in ways that simply wouldn't be possible with a controller, and Arca's Path, from British developer Dream Reality Interactive, is about to introduce yet another take on control and movement within the PlayStation VR space. Without any sort of DualShock 4 or PlayStation Move...
Hands On Man of Medan Is a Return to Form for Until Dawn Dev
Ghost ship
Developer Supermassive Games has been treading water for far too long now. After its 2015 title Until Dawn became a bit of a cult hit that deserved a lot more love, it overloaded itself with PlayStation VR projects, most of which missed the mark by a big margin. The likes of Bravo Team and The Inpatient seem to be behind the studio now,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 238
Lightning strikes. Maybe once, maybe twice
The weekend has arrived in earnest once again, which means that it’s time to play some good old fashioned video games. As we’re on location at EGX 2018 this week, this is shorter than you’re regularly scheduled WAYP – but we weren’t going to skip it, were we? Alex Stinton, Reviewer: This...
Hands On In Hitman 2, You Can Finally Claim Fatalities as a Flamingo
An assassin's need
There’s surely a formula to the very best Hitman levels, and the good news is that Hitman 2’s new Miami stage follows it to a tee. While you get the feeling this vibrant environment could have been added as an episode to the first season, developer IO Interactive would no doubt argue that a lot has changed under the hood. From...
Hands On Dreams Is Going to Be a Game of the Year Candidate
If it ever comes out
Media Molecule’s showing a compilation of mini-games that it’s made in Dreams here at EGX 2018, and the highest compliment we can pay them is that many of them would comfortably hang in the indie stand. We don’t even need to get hands on time with the package’s impressive and comprehensive creation suite to realise that...
Poll Now That It Offers Game Downloads, Are You Tempted to Subscribe to PS Now?
In the Now
The topic of this week's Friday poll is an obvious one. Earlier this week, Sony dropped the news that PS4 and PS2 game downloads had been added to its subscription service PlayStation Now. Previously, subscribers could only stream PS Now's library of games, but with the option to download them and play them whenever you want, the service...
Talking Point What Free October 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will October 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the October 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the October 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? The months seem to come around quicker with every single update, but it’s already time to start thinking about October 2018's roster of PS+ freebies. In this article we’re...
Hands On Metro Exodus Pledges a Petrifying Apocalyptic Playground to PS4
From Russia with blood
For a franchise named after Russia’s subway system, Metro Exodus certainly seems big. The sequel to the PlayStation 3’s Metro: Last Light hints at its scale as we pull up its in-game map; we’re located in the bottom-left of the survival sandbox, but there’s clearly miles of apocalyptic landscape to explore here. It’s...
Indie Bin METAL MAX Xeno, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, Stay
Also: Moonfall Ultimate
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The metric here is simple: games we...
Round Up FIFA 19 PS4 Reviews Aim for the Top Corner
What a hit
FIFA 19's out next week on PlayStation 4, and so the reviews have started filling the stands. All in all it's looking like another in-form year for EA Sports' wildly popular football sim, with high scores across most of the board. As for our own review of FIFA 19, we should have one for you in the near future. Twinfinite - 4.5/5:...
Guide The Best PSone Games We Want on a PlayStation Classic Mini
The king's classics
Update, 19th September 2018, 8am BST: This article has been republished following Sony's announcement of the PlayStation Classic. There’s no doubting that the PSone is one of the greatest video game consoles of all time. The plethora of brand new IP, quality RPGs, and game-changing releases that landed on Sony’s debut...
Hands On FIFA 19 Demo - Five Things We Learned
Pep talk
The FIFA 19 demo has been out since last week to give fans of the FIFA franchise a chance to have a feel of the game before its 29th September release date. It’s worth noting that the demo is an old build and the full version of FIFA 19 will feel more fluid according to the EA Game Changers who were present at the game’s final capture...
Soapbox Marvel's Spider-Man Has the Most Fun Photo Mode on PS4
Stephen says it's all the better for keeping things simple
Photo mode is an unusual phenomenon, isn't it? Who'd have thought that we'd warm to what is quite an involved, fiddly screenshot generator? The DualShock 4's Share button enables us to immediately upload our best efforts to social media, but we can spend an incredible amount of time fine...
Hands On Mega Man 11 Brings the Blue Bomber Bang Up to Date on PS4
You rock, man
Capcom should probably send a thank you letter to Keiji Inafune before the year’s out. While it could be argued that the Japanese publisher has been laying the foundations for a new Mega Man with various re-releases and compilation packs, it doesn’t take a cynic to suggest that Mighty No. 9’s enormous Kickstarter success may have...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 237
In a spider's shadow
Guess who’s back – back again? Sammy’s back – tell a friend! That’s right, your normal WAYP service resumes this week after Senior Staff Writer Stephen Tailby took the reins last week. It means that the article’s being published late, and arrangements only started being made a couple of hours before we’re...
Indie Bin Super Street: The Game, Ninjin: Clash of Carrots, Sir Eatsalot
Also: Vroom Kaboom, Super Destronaut DX
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The metric here is...
Poll One Week Later, Is Spider-Man PS4 as Good as the Reviews Say?
The final verdict
Marvel's Spider-Man has been out on PlayStation 4 for a whole week now, hopefully giving most of you reading this ample time to play through it and form a concrete opinion on whether it's any good. We absolutely loved it, as shown by our gushing review, but do you agree with us? Spidey's open world outing currently sits at a score...
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout Gives Fortnite Stiff Competition
Nuketown funk
Another Battle Royale mode. As if the constant presence of Fortnite over our everyday lives wasn’t enough, we now have to deal with the increasing number of clones releasing. Grand Theft Auto V did it, Battlefield V’s doing it, and, of course, so is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Those exhausted by the proliferation of the genre might...
Talking Point Should Sony Adopt Pre-Recorded Press Conferences?
The Direct approach
Sony switched up its annual pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference format this year, hosting a PlayStation LineUp Tour livestream that was surprisingly good. The hour-long event did have a live stage element, but there was only one public speaker: SEGA’s Toshihiro Nagoshi, who was awarded the opportunity to unveil Yakuza...
Round Up All the News from PlayStation's LineUp Tour Livestream
A trip worth taking
Sony kickstarted TGS 2018 season with a very agreeable PlayStation LineUp Tour livestream today, and we’ve compiled all of the news from the event in case you missed anything. The show – which was essentially a pre-recorded trailer montage with some light space-themed interludes – was cleverly presented, and while it lacked...
Round Up Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4 Reviews Can't Make Up Their Mind
There's a Lara variety
Is it amazing or is it middling? Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s just-released PlayStation 4 reviews can’t really seem to make up their mind, so you may have to wait for our verdict in the near future to decide. Lara Croft’s latest seems to have really split opinion, with scores settling all over the shop. The consensus...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's LineUp Tour Livestream Right Here
The storm before TGS 2018
Sony’s doing something a little different with its annual pre-TGS 2018 livestream, and there’s the promise of audience members dressed as DualShock 4s – or something. We’re not entirely sure what to expect from the PlayStation LineUp Tour presentation, but we’re hoping for some madcap Japanese montages. There...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 236
Go get 'em, Tiger
Look out -- here comes Marvel's Spider-Man. The long-awaited super hero blockbuster from Insomniac Games is finally here, and we imagine a lot of people will be web slinging through NYC and taking down petty thugs this weekend. Thwip! Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: The Destiny 2: Forsaken grind is on, but I'm going to be hammering...
Guide Destiny 2: Forsaken - How to Access the Dreaming City
Dreaming of you
The Dreaming City is Destiny 2: Forsaken's brand new end-game area, housing the raid and a variety of other activities for Guardians to accomplish in order to increase their power level. Here's how to access it. How to Access the Dreaming City: Complete the main campaign First things first, you'll need to complete the...
Feature Best PS4 Music of August 2018
When it rains it pours
While the music in July had us digging pretty deep to actually find more than one thing to talk about, August provided us with nothing short of an absolute flood. A huge amount of exceptional music accompanied some great - and not so great - games this past month, and we’re going to tell you about them. Dead Cells: First...
Poll Are You Buying Marvel's Spider-Man?
Swing and a hit
Marvel's Spider-Man is no doubt going to be a huge hit for Sony. There's been hype for it ever since it was originally revealed, and it got a load of very positive reviews from critics earlier in the week. If you didn't already know, the game's out today exclusively on PlayStation 4, but will you be picking it up? As per usual, we...
Poll What Do You Think of Destiny 2: Forsaken?
Is there light in the darkness?
Destiny 2: Forsaken has been out for a couple of days now, and we must admit that we've been enjoying it. We've been hot and cold with Destiny 2 for months, its two smaller expansions failing to draw us back in for more than just a few sessions here and there. But right now, Forsaken feels like a turning point...
Poll Do We Still Need Review Scores?
A 6/10 poll
As noted by our best buddies over at Nintendo Life, numerous mainstream gaming websites have now dropped review scores entirely, either opting for a word-based system or doing away with them completely. Review scores are a topic well worth discussing from time to time, and obviously, it's a very relevant talking point for us here at...
The grind begins again
Destiny 2: Forsaken is here, and with it is the new soft Power cap of 500. Power level 500 is the number that you'll be aiming for as you play through Destiny 2's new expansion, but how exactly do you get there? In this guide, we're going to go over what you need to do, while also providing handy tips on how best to gear up...
Hands On Destiny 2: Forsaken Is Feeling More and More like a Taken King Turning Point
The Forsaken King?
The original Destiny was in a rough state before The Taken King swooped in and sorted out so many of its problems. The big expansion was the definition of a turning point for Bungie's shooter -- it laid the foundations for a much more enticing experience, and expanded upon the stuff that the game actually got right...
Guide Destiny 2: Forsaken - How to Trigger Heroic Public Events in the Tangled Shore
I need a hero
One of the new patrol areas of Destiny 2: Forsaken, the Tangled Shore, introduces two new public events for players to overcome. Completing them is fairly straight forward, but triggering the heroic modifier for them isn't as simple. Here's how to do it. Cryo-Pod: The Cryo-Pod public event is made up of two waves of enemies and a...
Guide Spider-Man PS4 FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Marvel's Spider-Man is swinging onto PS4 this September, so we've created this comprehensive FAQ, containing answers to all your burning questions about Insomniac's PS4 exclusive. This is one of 2018's most hotly anticipated titles, but not everything has been made totally clear. Read on for all the information on...
Hands On Dragon Quest XI Is a Really Refreshing Return to Japanese RPG Greatness
Quest for the best
We were ten hours into Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age when we realised something: it's been way too long since we played a proper, old school Japanese role-playing game -- especially on PlayStation 4. Despite being over 30 years old, the Dragon Quest series hasn't changed much at all on a fundamental...
Game of the Month The Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2018
Dragons, cells, sourcerers, and luchadores
Wow, what a good August that was. We've been saying all year that September, October, and November are absolutely nuts when it comes to release schedules, but last month was really strong in its own right. We gave out a number of high scores across a bunch of different genres, which only made voting for our...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 235
Web head
There’s just seven days until Marvel’s Spider-Man deploys, so what will you be playing to keep yourself occupied in the meantime? That’s the question we’re presenting in your regularly scheduled WAYP, so let’s get straight into it. Allen Reynolds, Reviewer: This week I’ve found myself doting over Naruto to Boruto Shinobi...
Poll What Did You Think of the Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay?
Night City awaits?
You've all seen the Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay by now, right? Well we've embedded it above just in case you haven't, so get it watched and then you can join in on this super fun Friday poll. Clocking in at 48 minutes, there's a lot to the big gameplay reveal, but now that it's been available for several days, we want to know what...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of September 2018
It begins
Here it is, the big one. Well, one of the big ones. September is jam-packed with PlayStation 4 goodness, and it would have been even more insane had Spyro: Reignited Trilogy not been delayed into November. Still, this is where the real end-of-year rush begins. From here on out, it's a ridiculous few months for fans of Sony's...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in September 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in September 2018
What new PS4 games are coming out in September 2018? Well, your break from the heavy hitters is officially over, as things get crazy from here on out. Marvel’s Spider-Man is without a doubt the biggest new release of the month, but there are several others we could have highlighted here:...
Feature Gamescom 2018 Game of the Show - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
As voted by you
Last week, we asked you to vote for the Push Square Gamescom 2018 Game of the Show, and the poll has now closed. We received hundreds of votes in the end, split between a total of 26 nominees. But of course, only one title can be crowned Game of the Show. Below, we've listed the ten games that came out on top. 10. RAGE 2...
Talking Point What Free September 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will September 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the September 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the September 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? After last month’s late PS+ reveal, normal service has been resumed for September’s roster of goodies. Of course the release schedule is looking ridiculously...
Site News Where's Our Dragon Quest XI PS4 Review?
A quick word from the editors
As you may have noticed, reviews for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age are now hitting the web. We did a quick round up that you can check out through here. However, we don't have a Push Square review of Dragon Quest XI to present to you, and we're going to detail why that is in this...
Round Up Dragon Quest XI PS4 Reviews Aim for Heavenly Heights
Best quest?
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is out on PlayStation 4 early next month, and so the reviews have started trickling in. Many would consider Dragon Quest XI to be the biggest Japanese role-playing release of 2018, and there's no denying that its arrival is at least an important occasion for fans of the genre. After all,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 234
Maria, you've gotta see her
This is it, folks – this is pretty much the last week before the release schedule goes absolutely mental for the holidays. Assuming you’re not already playing something new, then this may be your last opportunity to clear up your backlog. Good luck. Sammy Barker, Editor: I polished off the first Shenmue last night,...
Poll What Was the Best PS4 Game at Gamescom 2018?
Game of the Show
As yet another annual gaming event comes to a close, it's once again time to reflect and pick out our Game of the Show. Gamescom may not be the 'European E3' that it once was, but we still got so many new trailers and gameplay videos from this year's show. And so, it falls to you to decide Push Square's Gamescom 2018 Game of...
Soapbox Sony's in Danger of Becoming Closed Off
Sammy's not enjoying the silence
Gamescom 2018 is almost over, and it’s clear at this stage that we won’t be hearing a peep from Sony again. The platform holder was never likely to hold a press conference in Cologne – I’ll actually be surprised if it has a briefing at Paris Games Week or PlayStation Experience – but it’s been busy on the...
Guide Best New PS4 Games at Gamescom 2018
Upcoming classics coming to PlayStation 4
What are the best PS4 games at Gamescom 2018? While the Cologne convention may not quite match the theatre of E3 2018, publishers do tend go big at the German show, and we’ve been following all of the announcements, trailers, and gameplay demos. We've been updating this article throughout the week to bring...
