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Talking Point Did the EA Play 2018 Press Conference Hit the Right Notes?
This is the ANTHEM
Electronic Arts has just wrapped up its E3 2018 curtain raiser with its EA Play 2018 press conference, where it showed off new gameplay footage of ANTHEM and Battlefield V. But the real surprises were Unravel Two and Sea of Solitude. But what did you think of the publisher’s show this year? Did it improve on last year’s...
Live Watch EA Play 2018 Press Conference Right Here
E3 2018 starts now
The EA Play 2018 press conference marks the beginning of E3 2018 – and you can watch it live right here. Electronic Arts is expected to unveil more of ANTHEM during its briefing, and we’ll surely get some new snippets of Battlefield V to boot. Could there be any surprises on the cards, though? Some kind of Skate 4 reveal would...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 4 - New PSVR Game Announcement
Virtual insanity
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect, Days Gone, and Twin Mirror, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the announcement of a brand new PlayStation VR title. What on Earth is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 223
You are already dead
E3 2018 is all but here, but you won’t find us cancelling WAYP – no, sir! This is a short edition for obvious reasons, though. Let’s get straight into it, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Panic. And I don't mean Trash Panic, either. Stephen Tailby, Senior Staff Writer: To counteract the cavalcade of disappointment...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated PS4 Game of E3 2018?
What's got you most hyped?
E3 is literally hours away from kicking off, so it's time to ask: what PlayStation 4 game are you most excited to see? Is it one of Sony's 'Big Four'? Is it a third party title? We absolutely must know. But let's get one thing straight, here: we're only counting games that have been officially announced. So this poll...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 3 - New PS4 Game Announcement
Why? Just 'cause
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect and Days Gone's release date, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the announcement of a brand new PS4 games. What could it be? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out...
Feature Predict E3 2018 with the 4th Annual Push Square Community Quiz
Can you beat E3?
Ooooh, it's that time again! Those of you who have been reading Push Square for a number of years will have no doubt taken part in our annual E3 community quiz before, and now it's back for its fourth year. If you're sitting there scratching your head, have no fear -- we're going to explain what this is all about before we get...
Talking Point How Can Sony Win E3 2018?
Flawless victory
And so the next great battle of our era awaits: E3 2018 is days away, and sides are already being selected. The tribal element to gaming’s greatest show is tiring and detracts from the celebratory aspect of the event itself, but there’s no getting away from it: a winner will be selected in the heat of the moment – and a victor...
Feature Ubisoft's Best and Worst E3 Moments of the PS4 Generation
One last thing
Ubisoft always puts on a great E3 press conference. Debuting new titles every year, supporting its already released ones with DLC, and saving big reveals as its "one last thing", the French company has really fine-tuned its style to a tee. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been one or two hiccups along the way. These are Ubisoft's E3...
Live Watch Warner Bros' Rumoured Hitman Reveal Right Here
Agent 47 heaven
Warner Bros is hosting a pre-E3 2018 reveal stream, and we're so confident it's Hitman that we've put it in the headline. Yes, we're going to look like goofballs if this turns out to be anything else, but you'll be able to point your finger in our general direction from 10AM PT/6PM BST. Warner Bros E3 2018 Live Stream:...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 2 - Release Date for an Upcoming Worldwide Studios Title
Concrete Genie? Dreams? Days Gone?
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement or reveal every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the release date for an upcoming Worldwide Studios title. What is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out. PlayStation...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2018
Dungeons, dragons, space, and androids
Well, May turned out to be a really solid month for PlayStation gaming, despite a lack of big-name releases. It was so solid, in fact, that our Game of the Month nominees list ended up being a lot longer than anticipated. But as always, only one title can be given our prestigious award. Bronze Trophy:...
Guide Fortnite Playground, Campsite, and Footprint Location and Map
Treasure hunt
Finding the treasure at the vague location between a playground, campsite, and a footprint is one of the tougher challenges in week six of season four in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four rewards though. Once you've done so, you can get started on the other tough...
Guide Fortnite Carbide and Omega Poster Locations List and Map
Earn o-mega bucks from this one
Spraying over carbide and omega posters is one of the week six challenges in season four of Fortnite. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four Battle Pass rewards. In this guide, we'll detail the exact location of every single carbide and omega poster, along with a handy map...
Feature EA's Best and Worst E3 Moments of the PS4 Generation
Taking the bad with the good
The EA showcase has been an E3 mainstay for generations now, but its conference always goes one way or the other. In recent years, it has been synonymous with the "worst conference of the show" award, whether that's thanks to factors outside of the games themselves, or a lacklustre showing in terms of reveals. These are...
Indie Bin Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, Kabounce, Shift Quantum
Also: Riddled Corpses EX
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...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 1 - New PS4 Game with PSVR Support
And we're off
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement or reveal every single day. And its PlayStation Countdown begins with a new PS4 game with PSVR support. What is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out. PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 1: <liveblog id="0606_e3countdown1_2018" tags="#PlayStationE3 #PS4...
Soapbox Spider-Man's E3 2018 Showing Needs to Come Out Swingin'
Great power, great responsibility
As the classic Offspring yodel goes: as long as you’re swinging strong then you’ll get by. Spider-Man must take these lessons to heart, as it suits up and prepares to thwip into its third successive E3 press conference. Unlike the other “deep dives” that Sony’s promised, we’ve seen a lot more of...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Top 8 - Match 121
Ready? Fight!
This is the thirty-third week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, and the first week of top 8 matches. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click...
Feature Bethesda's Best and Worst E3 Moments of the PS4 Generation
Single player dedication
Bethesda will be hosting its fourth E3 press conference at this year's show, but it's still had plenty of time over the past three years to wow audiences with some classic moments, and try to make us forget about one or two lowlights. Let's look back on them. DOOM rips and tears with an impressive showing: Press had...
Guide Onrush Tips and Tricks to Make You MVP Everytime
Crash and conquer
Onrush is a very different kind of arcade racer, so we’ve put together some tips and tricks to help make you the MVP in every race. You’re going to need to forget every road rule you’ve learned over the past 30 years, because Codemasters’ latest plays unlike anything else. In this guide, we’re going to talk you through...
Guide Onrush - How to Perform a Vomit Comet Action
Which way is up?
Onrush has a Trophy named ‘Which Way Is Up?’ which requires you to perform a Vomit Comet action. So how do you get it? We’re going to explain how in this guide. How to Perform a Vomit Comet Action in Onrush: To perform a Vomit Comet action and unlock the ‘Which Way Is Up?’ Trophy in Onrush, you need to do a...
Feature Revisiting the Worst E3 Press Conference of All Time
Konami 2010, 8 years later
The year is 2010, and publishers are starting to spend more and more money on E3. In particular, companies like Sony and Microsoft are embracing E3 as means of generating hype and excitement for upcoming hardware and software. A global stage where dreams are made and fanboy tears are shed. And then, there's Konami. At...
Feature What Does Sony's E3 Announcement Record Look Like?
Have shorter PlayStation pressers led to less reveals?
Much has been made of Sony’s change in approach to its E3 press conferences over the past two years. With a shorter run time and less people on stage, the company lets the games do the talking. But has this resulted in more brand new experiences being announced for PlayStation platforms?...
Poll Which PS4 Exclusive Has You Most Hyped at Sony's E3 2018 Showcase?
The best of a great bunch
Sony is approaching things differently when it comes to E3 2018, as its first-party focus will lie at the feet of four exclusive games when PlayStation takes to the stage. Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us: Part II are all planning on wowing audiences around the world with brand new trailers...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of June 2018
Summer lovin'
We're already half-way through 2018 - how did that happen? More pertinently, how come June plays host to a surprising number of notable game releases? It might not be a patch on May's busy release schedule, but for a traditionally slow month (and one dominated by E3 news) there's a fair amount to look forward to. So, what's out in June...
Feature Best PS4 Music of May 2018
Play it again, Sam(my)
April provided a rock solid month of music, so it's to be expectd that May would bring thigs back down to Earth a little bit. But instead game music in May was more just a continuation of the quality we've come to expect lately. The month actually had some incredible scores to pick from, including a pretty big Sony exclusive...
Feature What Not to Expect at E3 2018
Tempering the hype
E3 season is always about dreaming big. Sony's 2015 press conference is of course the perfect example of fan-fiction turned reality with the re-reveal of The Last Guardian and the outlandish announcements of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Shenmue III dominating chatter for that particular year. But sometimes it's a good idea to put...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 222
YNWA
There's no Champions League final this weekend, which will no doubt please Loris Karius. There is football in the form of international friendlies, but no one cares about those. With the NBA finals not scheduled to continue until Monday and nothing else going on, we guess we're going to have to play some actual video games until the World Cup...
Talking Point Do We Really Need E3?
Industry celebration, or shouting contest?
E3 is widely considered to be the biggest week in the gaming calendar, but is that actually true anymore? In just over ten days, publishers and platform holders will descend upon Los Angeles to reveal to the world their biggest wares – well, assuming they haven’t already leaked on Walmart’s website...
Guide Fortnite Greasy Grove Treasure Map And Snobby Shores Treasure Locations
Hands off the goods
Finding the treasure map in Greasy Grove, and subsequent treasure in Snobby Shores, is one of the tougher challenges in week five of Fortnite's season four. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four rewards though. In this guide, we'll detail the exact location of the treasure, and...
Guide Fortnite - How to Dance with Others to Raise the Disco Ball in Loot Lake
Disco fever
Dancing with others to raise the Disco Ball in Loot Lake is one of the toughest (and craziest) Battle Pass challenges from week five of season four in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll get a bunch of XP that goes towards those tasty season four rewards though. In this guide, we'll detail exactly how to complete the challenge, and the...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Top 16 - Matches 119-120
Ready? Fight!
This is the thirty-second week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, and the final week of top 16 matches. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click...
Soapbox Death Stranding Is an E3 2018 Enigma, and That's Exciting
Surprise, surprise
How often does a game actually surprise you? God of War is probably the last announcement that actually took me aback; I was genuinely expecting a repurposing of the franchise’s established format, albeit transposed into a Norse environment. So when Kratos stepped out of the shadows at E3 2016 and Sony Santa Monica introduced...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Ornstein and Smough Boss Walkthrough
I can't take this...
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Iron Golem Boss Walkthrough
You can melt iron
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So much...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Chaos Witch Quelaag Boss Walkthrough
We'll show you chaos
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Gaping Dragon Boss Walkthrough
Pop this in your gaping mouth and smoke it
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Capra Demon Boss Walkthrough
Pop a cap(ra) in his ass
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Moonlight Butterfly Boss Walkthrough
Turn off the (moon)light
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Taurus Demon Boss Walkthrough
Why isn't this Demon Souls 2 again?
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Asylum Demon Boss Walkthrough
Driving me insane
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane damage. So much so that...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Bell Gargoyles Boss Walkthrough
More like bell-end gargoyles
Bosses in Dark Souls Remastered are the cream on the challenging cake. Sure, fighting your way through a new area is no cakewalk, but it all builds towards beating the area boss. Not only do these guys have an enormous health bar that you'll have to whittle down piece by piece, but they also deal insane...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in June 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in June 2018
What new PS4 games are coming out in June 2018? With the gaming industry turning its attention to E3 2018, this is typically a fallow period for PlayStation software – but that’s actually not accurate this year. New releases include gothic role-playing game Vampyr, Nintendo Switch port Super...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - Full Cast List
All voice actors in Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human has a large cast of recognised actors. For a few years now, Quantic Dream has used innovative motion capture technology, allowing it to record both the voices of its cast – but also their movements. In this guide, we’re going to introduce you to the Detroit: Become Human’s...
Talking Point What Free June 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the June 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the June 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? All questions you’re probably pondering as another month edges closer to its conclusion and E3 2018 lurks tantalisingly on the horizon. In this article, we’re going to share all of the latest PS+...
Interview Sinking Our Fangs into the Soundtrack of Vampyr with Composer Olivier Derivière
Notes-feratu
Recently we got the chance to have a chat with the composer of DONTNOD's promising-looking Vampyr, Olivier Derivière. We got to discuss the manner in which he approaches his compositions, the intertwining of game development alongside the music, and how his passion for video games birthed a phenomenal composer for the industry...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 221
Pick a side
It’s the moment of truth for football fans today: are we going to have to endure a decade of the scousers banging on about how they won the Champions League again? All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo and crew to save us from the misery; Real Madrid’s won three of the last four tournaments, so they go in as favourites. Sammy...
Poll What Do You Think of Battlefield V?
Back to the beaches
Last week we had our look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and earlier this week, we got our first glimpse of Battlefield V during an admittedly terrible live reveal event. If you missed it, you can find our coverage by clicking through here. As was heavily rumoured, Battlefield V throws players into World War II. We only got a...
Guide Dark Souls Remastered Illusory Walls Locations
They're not tricks, they're illusions
Illusory Walls hide hidden locations in Dark Souls Remastered that lead to awesome treasures and shortcuts. Finding them can be really difficult though. That's because there's nothing you can really look out for to spot them, unless another player has left a note on the ground detailing its location...
