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Guide How to Kill the Darkbeast Paarl in Bloodborne on PS4
Greased lightning
Bloodborne's Darkbeast Paarl can first be encountered blocking the escape route from the Hypogean Gaol. If you're meeting him during the first half of the game, you've likely just experienced an unfortunate case of body snatching and are confused, disorientated, and definitely out of your depth. If you miss your chance to cut Paarl...
Guide How to Kill Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne on PS4
Arachnid alert
You'll encounter Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne after a relatively short trek through Byrgenwerth culminating in a jarring leap of faith. Extremely reminiscent of battles like Phalanx from Demon's Souls, the additional enemies in this battle often pose much more of a threat than the boss itself. There are two methods to...
Guide How to Beat the Shadow of Yharnam in Bloodborne on PS4
Kill all three shadows
Shadow of Yharnam is the trifecta of pain and suffering wrapped in black cloaks that you'll encounter at the end of the Forbidden Woods zone. Unlike the majority of fights up until this point in Bloodborne, this match will be an all-out duel against three formidable foes at once – positioning and kiting will be keys to your...
Guide How to Kill the Witches of Hemwick in Bloodborne on PS4
Toil and trouble
And now it's time for something a little more tedious. If you've made it this far in PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne you'll have had to off some seriously threatening beasts – but the Witches of Hemwick are more annoying than aggressive. You'll find yourself in a rectangular room with two elevated areas on either side. These...
Feature 6 PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Features You Need to Know About
Quality of life
After a pretty lengthy beta period, Sony slipped out PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.50 today like flatulence in a busy lift. The silent but deadly system software update is packing some pretty powerful features, including a whole host of parental control options that should come in handy as the console covets a more casual audience...
Guide How to Enable System-Wide Supersampling for PS4 Pro
Delicious downsampling
The latest major PS4 firmware update is upon us, and as usual brings with it a host of brand new features to enhance your PlayStation experience. One of the main additions in PS4 firmware update 5.50 is system-wide supersampling for PS4 Pro. This feature allows your PS4 Pro-enchanced games to output to their fullest, even on...
Guide How to Create Custom PS4 Wallpapers from USB
Make it your own
While there are tons of themes available on the PlayStation Store, you might have something particular in mind that isn't available. You're able to create your own backgrounds by selecting a screenshot from your PS4's Capture Gallery, but the just released firmware update 5.50 allows you to go a step further. Using a USB storage...
Soapbox Don't Dismiss Bloodborne Because of Its Difficulty
Just give it a try
I used to be like you. I dallied with Demon’s Souls when it finally hit European shores, but life got in the way and I dropped it faster than a New Year’s resolution. I then spent several years shuddering at the ‘Prepare to Die’ slogan associated with Dark Souls and vowed never to touch a From Software title unless it...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 77-80
Ready? Fight!
This is the twentieth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 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 through here. Previous Results (Click the...
Interview Bloodborne Comic Writer Ales Kot Discusses The Death of Sleep
Great one
It’s no secret that for nearly three years fans have been clamoring for a sequel to one of the PlayStation 4’s best-reviewed games, Bloodborne. But sadly, we have no official word on whether that sequel is ever going to happen. Thanks to a vague – to say the least – teaser trailer that aired during last year’s The Game Awards, we...
Guide How to Kill Vicar Amelia in Bloodborne on PS4
Biblical beat down
More tea, Vicar Amelia? Bloodborne's long haired she-devil requires a similar strategy to the Cleric Beast to defeat, and is perhaps one of the easier enemies in the game thus far. Many of her attacks are doled out from the front, so our top tip is to get in amongst her straggly mane and give her a good swipe on the bottom...
Guide How to Escape Bloodborne's Death Dealer Prison in Yahar'gul, Unseen Village
Break free with your Blood Echoes
Bloodborne loves to toy with you like a predator and its prey, and if you get too comfortable, it'll really kick your ass. Case in point: shortly after navigating the Healing Church Workshop, you'll happen upon a couple of Death Dealers. These may have ridiculous names, but the sack wielding nasties are pretty darn...
Guide How to Kill the Blood-Starved Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
You can kill it if it bleeds
Nothing says 'nice and approachable' quite like the name Blood-Starved Beast – but that's because this third Bloodborne boss isn't exactly BFF material. A spindly monster coated with matted fur and dripping with poison, this antagonist's really going to prove a match for your hunting skills. No time to get complacent...
Guide How to Kill Father Gascoigne in Bloodborne on PS4
Hunt him down
Good ol' Gazza. No, we're not referring to alcoholic ex-England soccer star Paul Gascoigne, but hunter Father Gascoigne instead. This is the second boss fight that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and while it's less of a spectacle than the Cleric Beast, it is a bit tougher. There's a Trophy up for grabs if you can beat your rival, so...
Guide How to Kill the Cleric Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
Central Yharnam's biggest pain in the ass
And so it begins: the Cleric Beast is the first major boss that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and also the protector of a nice Bronze Trophy and the Sword Hunter Badge. Despite its ample size and claustrophobic stomping grounds, however, it is very beatable – well, as long as you have the right strategy...
Guide Bloodborne Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Help getting up and running in From Software's gothic great
There's a good chance that you're looking at Bloodborne through worried eyes. From Software's latest foray is a critical darling, there's no doubt about that – but despite it being praised as a must-own PlayStation 4 exclusive, the developer has a terrifying track record...
Hands On Yakuza 6 PS4 Demo Promises Big Changes for Kiryu's Final Adventure
It's Kamurocho, but not as we know it
We're all big fans of the Yakuza series here at Push Square Towers, so when SEGA (rather messily) released a demo of Yakuza 6 last week, we began swinging bicycles at each other in delight. Last year's Yakuza 0 was fantastic, telling a compelling origin story for main man Kiryu and series mainstay Majima, a
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of February 2018
Giants, tiny mice, sprinting, and Henry
Following up an insanely strong January, February was never going to have it easy. The second month of 2018 may not have reached the same heights as its predecessor, but it was still a decent 28 days for PlayStation -- especially if you're a PlayStation VR owner, apparently. Bronze Trophy: Kingdom Come:...
Guide Which Starting Weapon Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
How to pick the best beginning blade
Which starting weapon is the best to begin with in Bloodborne? Well, selecting your origins class is a key decision that could dictate the way that you play the game, so make sure that you read our classes guide through here if you haven't already. Picking the right starting weapon is slightly less...
Guide Which Origins Class Should You Pick in Bloodborne?
Character builds, statistics, and help getting started
Which origins class should you pick in Bloodborne? Well, there are difficult decisions for you to make right out of the gate, like whether you'd like to be a male or female, or how old you are. While these are important in terms of shaping the look of your character, though, they won't have any...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 209
Snow day
Abhorrent weather conditions here in the UK mean that weather is the top talking point on these shores right now, and you’re damn well sure we’re going to use it to pen the problematic first paragraph of this week's WAYP. The conditions have been catastrophic for some, but while we wish everyone a safe and warm weekend, there’s no...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in March 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in March 2018
What new PS4 games are releasing in March 2018? We’ve compiled all of the PlayStation 4 release dates for what’s shaping up to be a massive month for Sony’s flagship format. The heavy hitters this time include Far Cry 5 and Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, but there are also a fair few...
Poll How Strong Do You Think the PS4's Exclusive Lineup Is in 2018?
2018's shaping up to be big
Sony is on course to having a pretty great 2018. At least, that's what we think. The PlayStation 4 is now well into its prime, and the Japanese giant has a bunch of exclusive titles lined up over the next several months. From where we're sitting, it's a good time to be part of the PlayStation Nation [are we really...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of March 2018
Third impact
And before you know it, it's already March. Time flies when you're having fun, and 2018 has been pretty good for PlayStation games so far. This month, that trend's looking to continue with something for just about everyone. From remasters of classics to sprawling Japanese role-playing games, let's go ahead and break down which...
Guide Best PS4 Music of January & February 2018
New year, new me, new music
Now that the first two months of the year have passed, it’s time to start off the new round of music highlights. Officially, I waited until February had concluded so there’d be more notable game music to talk about. Unofficially, I completely forgot to do this last month. There were really only two soundtracks to talk...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 73-76
Ready? Fight!
This is the nineteenth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 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 through here. Previous Results (Click the...
Guide How to Play as Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn in Monster Hunter: World
Aloy-ha!
Monster Hunter: World officially launches tomorrow, and an event will kick off that allows you to don Aloy's armour from Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can even make your little Palico pet look exactly like a machine as well. You have to be quick, though, because the event will only run for a limited time and it's unclear whether or not it...
Guide Metal Gear Survive - How to Manage Your Hunger and Thirst Effectively
Keeping a balanced diet in Dite
Surviving in the harsh and barren world of Dite is perhaps one of the biggest hurdles to overcome in the early game of Metal Gear Survive. With your resources at their lowest, you need to act quick if you're going to thrive in this alternate dimension. Here's how to keep yourself healthy and make the worries of your...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 208
Once more with feeling
We’re days away from leaving February and entering the month of March, which means that the release schedule is about to get bloated big time. Publishers typically try to release any remaining wares they have before the end of the fiscal year, and next month is looking like a particularly busy period for both remasters and...
Hands On PSVR Platformer Moss Impresses in Opening 30 Minutes
Happiness in a headset
Moss is delightful. Frankly we could leave our hands on impressions there, because those three little words sum up our sentiments so far. Polyarc’s hotly anticipated PlayStation VR platformer has impressed us every time we’ve tried it prior to release, and now with just days to go until the title drops onto the PlayStation...
Talking Point What Free March 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to answer all your burning PS+ speculation, and also share all the latest PS Plus rumours. Without further ado, then, let’s get into...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Metal Gear Survive?
Does it deserve the hate?
So, Metal Gear Survive. We've thought for a while now that Survive could be the greatest game ever made and it'd still be torn to shreds by fans of the series, but now that the game's released, we want to know your opinion on the matter. Those who have played Survive seem rather divided thus far. Some critics are calling...
Guide Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet - Tips and Tricks for Rookie Gun Gale Players
Lock and load
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet does a decent enough job of introducing you to its many systems and gameplay mechanics, but there are some finer points that it never really covers. When it comes to surviving in Gun Gale Online, your chances will increase significantly once you understand the ebb and flow of gunplay, enemy behaviour, and...
Hands On Metal Gear Survive Ditches the Series' Roots, But That May Not Be So Bad
Our impressions a few hours in
Controversy has never been far behind Metal Gear Survive ever since it was announced at Gamescom 2016. As the first entry in the franchise to be developed after the departure of Hideo Kojima, the name carries a certain weight that this instalment is unlikely to ever live up to. However, after working our way through...
Soapbox Why Burnout Paradise Makes Perfect Sense as EA's First Remaster
Stephen thinks the forward-thinking online features will thrive on PS4
Remasters and remakes are big business nowadays. Sony released a spruced up version of Shadow of the Colossus a couple of weeks ago, and it’s been extremely well received. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was a surprise success story for Activision, reviewing strongly and...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 69-72
Ready? Fight!
This is the eighteenth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 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 through here. Previous Results (Click the...
Feature Five Years Ago Today, Sony Announced the PS4
We remember the legendary event
Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? It’s been an incredible five years since Sony announced the PlayStation 4, a console which is now nearing that all-important 100 million units milestone. The climate was totally different back then, of course: the Japanese giant’s PlayStation 3 had rebounded from a...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in February 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in Feb 2018
What new PS4 games will release in February 2018? We’ve got all the dates and all of the intel on what is shaping up to be a pretty big month for the PlayStation 4 yet again. The highlights this time include Sony’s anticipated Shadow of the Colossus remake, as well as Owlboy, Metal Gear...
Hands On Apex Construct Is a Beautiful But Irritating PSVR Adventure
Crap controls are a mood killer
The name Apex Construct reveals quite a lot about Fast Travel Games’ debut project. Created by ex-DICE employees specifically for PlayStation VR, it’s a narrative-based first-person shooter in which you’re armed with a bow-and-arrow in a distorted dystopian Earth. Despite the striking visual identity, though, it...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance FAQ - How to Get a Spade, Find Lockpicks, and More
All of your questions answered
Kingdom Come: Deliverance doesn't always give you the answer to its many quandaries. In fact, often you'll be sent on a task only to find an annoying stumbling block like you don't have a spade or lockpicks. But fear not! We've rounded up all of your frequently asked questions into one place to help you. Feel free to...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Pickpocketing Tips and Tricks - How to Learn It and Pick Pockets
Peter picked a pocket full of pickled pepper
So you want to be some kind of shady thief or vagabond in Kingdom Come: Deliverance but can't figure out how to pickpocket or do it? Well, you've come to the right place. In this guide we'll go over how to learn pickpocketing, then how to do it. So if you want to turn Henry into a total miscreant...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Lockpicking Tips - How to Pick Locks and Get Lock Picks
Attempt failed again?!
Oh man, how annoying is picking locks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance? Seriously, this might be the feature most in need of improvement. Well, we say improvement, but you might as well just toss it in the bin and start over. Complaining about it won't change a thing, though, because right now we have to deal with it. We've spent...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Combat Tips and Tricks - How to Survive in Battle
En garde
Kingdom Come: Deliverance sticks so steadfastly to its realism that even the simplest of actions can get quite complicated. Then there's combat, which is one of the most difficult features to get to grips with. But get to grips with it you shall – particularly if you pay attention to our guide. We're going to run you through the basics,...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Beginner's Tips and Tricks - How to Adjust to Medieval Life
How to get started in epic RPG
Kingdom Come: Deliverance focuses so hard on realism that even the simplest tasks we take for granted in other video games are difficult here. That's because, for the most part, you're performing a simulation of the real thing. As a result, you're probably going to need a few pointers before you dive straight...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 207
Short but sweet
The days are getting longer again, which means you may be in need of your curtains to block the light out. The video game release schedule has certainly slowed down since Monster Hunter: World launched, so what’s keeping you busy at the moment? You know the drill. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: It's back to the wilderness this...
Interview Quickfire Questions with the Team Behind All-Female Fighter SNK Heroines
Go girls
SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy was announced back in January, and it immediately attracted some attention for its, er, unique approach to being a fighting game. Featuring female combatants from across the SNK universe, we wanted to find out a little more about this upcoming brawler, so we exchanged some quickfire questions with the team...
Hands On Knockout League Is Pitch Perfect Punch-Out!! for PSVR
Little Mac and cheese
Punch-Out!! is such a great game that it’s a surprise the formula doesn’t get “borrowed” more often. Knockout League does nothing to hide its Glass Joe shaped inspirations, delivering a PlayStation VR experience that owes its entire existence to Nintendo’s legendary boxing series. But while it is shameless to an...
Soapbox Dynasty Warriors 9 Broke My Heart
Xiahou Done
Bloody Dynasty Warriors 9. What a bitter disappointment that turned out to be. Now that I've had time to reflect on Koei Tecmo's latest and my own review of the game (which you can read through here), I've come to the conclusion that I've had my heart broken by a video game, and I'm still coming to terms with it. Now...
Competition Win Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's Ultimate Collector's Edition
Update: Winner announced
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is available now on the PlayStation 4, allowing the legendary franchise’s famous cast of characters to duke it out in an array of eye-searingly intense arena battles. And to celebrate the console release of the long-awaited arcade title, we’re giving away one Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Ultimate...
Soapbox I Miss the Mystery of Video Games
The great unknown
At the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at a cloud, I don’t half miss the old days. There was a time when the Internet cost a penny a minute (absurd, I know) and I got most of my gaming news from magazines. I always remember having a rough idea in my mind of when E3 was scheduled to take place, and I’d anticipate the...
