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Game of the Year 2017 Victor's Personal Picks
Curve ball
As is becoming an annual tradition here at Push Square Towers, we’ve corralled our core group of staff writers and prodded them until they’ve told us what their favourite five games of the year are. With such a strong assortment to select from, added force was required in some instances. We threatened Victor with the ban hammer...
Game of the Year 2017 #8 - Yakuza 0
Smooth criminal
The Yakuza series has been around since the heyday of PlayStation 2, and yet the series never really felt like it got going in the West. This author's in the camp where he had never really played a Yakuza game before 0. This flashback episode opened up an entry point to a series that has forever held interest only for many to be...
Game of the Year 2017 Simon's Personal Picks
Simon says
As is becoming an annual tradition here at Push Square Towers, we’ve corralled our core group of staff writers and prodded them until they’ve told us what their favourite five games of the year are. With such a strong assortment to select from, added force was required in some instances. We threatened Simon with Polybius on...
Feature We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Compliments of the season to you
Oh, hello! What are you doing reading Push Square when you should be squabbling with family members and quaffing mince pies? You wanted to see the next entry in our Game of the Year countdown? Fair enough. Well, while you’re here, why don’t you pop off your party hat and indulge us for a minute or two? Merry...
Game of the Year 2017 #9 - Night in the Woods
Mae it be
There's something profoundly gentle about Night in the Woods. That feels like a weird thing to say about a video game which is, among other things, about the destructive power of mental illness, but it's true. It stands as a good companion piece to another of 2017's great games, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. But where that game is...
Game of the Year 2017 Sammy's Personal Picks
Super hot
As is becoming an annual tradition here at Push Square Towers, we’ve corralled our core group of staff writers and prodded them until they’ve told us what their favourite five games of the year are. With such a strong assortment to select from, added force was required in some instances. We had to clip Sammy’s wings before he gave us...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This... Christmas? - Issue 6
Glad tidings
The 200th edition of WAYP has been postponed for a week while we return for our sixth annual Christmas special. The format’s exactly the same, of course, we’ve just added some tinsel to the page. In fact, we haven’t even bothered doing that – you’ll have to use your imagination. Nevertheless, here’s what we’re playing this...
Game of the Year 2017 #10 - Tekken 7
King of the iron fist
Tekken hasn't been this good in a long time. In terms of pure gameplay depth and spectacle, Tekken 7 is right up there with the best fighting games on the market. It's satisfying, rewarding, and incredibly well balanced. That last point stems from the fact that it was available in Japanese and Korean arcades for ages before it...
Game of the Year 2017 Stephen's Personal Picks
LOVE is all you need
As is becoming an annual tradition here at Push Square Towers, we’ve corralled our core group of staff writers and prodded them until they’ve told us what their favourite five games of the year are. With such a strong assortment to select from, added force was required in some instances. We warned Stephen he'd have to...
Hands On Suplexing Sinister Spirits in Guacamelee! 2
Winner winner, chicken dinner
One of the standout indie releases of 2013 was that of Guacamelee!, a Mexican-themed Metroidvania with plenty of beat-‘em-up luchador action. It was a wildly creative and fun release that shook up the genre in some notable ways, and stood as the defining game from the team at Drinkbox Studios. Now that some time has...
Game of the Year 2017 Kell's Personal Picks
The indie apologist strikes again
As is becoming an annual tradition here at Push Square Towers, we’ve corralled our core group of staff writers and prodded them until they’ve told us what their favourite five games of the year are. With such a strong assortment to select from, added force was required in some instances. We told Kell we'd...
Site News Our Game of the Year Countdown Begins Now
Winner, winner
We’ve been busy. Like, really busy. Behind the scenes we’ve prepped no less than 30 articles, all of which are set to run over the holiday break. Among them is our Game of the Year countdown: our 10 favourite PlayStation 4 titles from 2017, in descending order. This year was really difficult to determine because there were just...
Talking Point Which Free January 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will January 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the January 2018 PS Plus lineup? Ho ho ho, that’s the question we’re here to ponder, as a New Year lingers right around the corner. It’s been a pretty good 2017 for PlayStation Plus – particularly the last six months of the year – but Sony will be looking to keep things...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 33-36
Ready? Fight!
This is the ninth 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 image to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 199
Winter wonderland
It’s just over a week until Christmas and the weather is absolutely abysmal here in the UK – the most wonderful time of the year they say! At least there’s video games to keep us all occupied. You know the drill by now, right? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve only gone and started Persona 5, haven’t I? Despite plugging four...
Feature The 10 Best PS4 Trailers of 2017
Relive the hype
2017 has been an incredible year for games, and with great games come great promotional videos and trailers. As is becoming an annual tradition, we've put together a list of what we think are the ten best visual and audio treats of the last 12 months. Sit back, grab a drink, and relive the hype. 10. Mass Effect Andromeda - Launch...
Feature PS4 in 2017 Review - How Did PlayStation 4 Do?
Full verdict on Sony's year
Sony’s been a quiet giant in 2017, allowing new hardware like the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X to dominate the headlines while it’s shrewdly focused on its own fantastic line of PlayStation 4 software. It’s culminated in a year where the console’s achievements have been glossed over by the enthusiast media, but...
Interview MediEvil Creators Give Their Verdict on the Forthcoming PS4 Remaster
"The announcement totally came out of the blue"
The news that Sony is remastering MediEvil, one of its most beloved 32-bit classics, certainly caused quite a stir, and with good reason; the original game was a massive commercial and critical success back in the '90s. However, for two of the key figures behind the 1998 title's development, the...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 29-32
Ready? Fight!
This is the eighth 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 image to...
Poll What Do You Think of Monster Hunter: World After Trying the PS4 Beta?
Beastly?
The Monster Hunter: World beta ends today (or it may have already ended, depending on when you're reading this) and it's safe to say that we've been left thoroughly impressed. You can have a read of our thoughts by clicking through here. But enough about what we think -- we want to know what you think of Monster Hunter: World after having...
Feature The Making of MediEvil
"Apparently Dan was something of a sex symbol in France"
With the welcome announcement that MediEvil is getting a 4K remaster on PlayStation 4, we dig deep into the archives to unearth a piece on the making of the PSone original, penned by Editorial Director Damien McFerran many moons ago. Video games are fundamentally about escapism. It’s...
Guide Dissidia Final Fantasy NT - All Characters and Summons
Confirmed playable roster
As a series, Final Fantasy is fit to burst with memorable characters -- and a lot of them happen to feature in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. The PlayStation 4 brawler has a sizeable roster of many recognisable faces, but just who has made the cut? We've put together this handy little guide to let you know whether...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Shaping Up to Be Something Very, Very Special on PS4
We spent the whole weekend with the beta
Monster Hunter has built up a loving, hardcore fanbase on Nintendo platforms over the years, but we believe now more than ever that its return to home consoles is what will propel the series to a whole new level -- and the amount of interest and hype surrounding the game's PlayStation 4 beta is an indication...
Reaction Sony Must Pick Between PSX or Paris Games Week
Platform holder's stretching itself thin
It’s been a curious conclusion to the year, we must admit. Back at E3 2017 we pondered whether PlayStation Experience was becoming more important to Sony than the Electronic Entertainment Expo after it opted for a safe but unspectacular presentation in Los Angeles. And then,
Live Watch All the PSX 2017 Panel Livestreams Right Here
Dreams! Ghost of Tsushima! The Last of Us: Part II!
PlayStation Experience begins properly today, with a string of panels and livestreams straight from California. Sony will be spotlighting its biggest and best first-party developers with a throng of presentations throughout the day, and it’ll also be showing off some of the best gameplay demos...
Guide When and Where to Watch PSX 2017
Press conference, panel times, and predictions
This year’s PlayStation Experience is sounding like the biggest yet, with double the floor space and more games than ever before. But unless you’re actually heading out to the Anaheim convention, you could be forgiven for thinking the opposite: Sony’s confirmed that it won’t be holding a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 198
Monster wonder
WAYP is a little late as we catch up on some of the headlines from PSX 2017, but we’re continuing our record of never missing a week with a bumper edition of our recurring Talking Point today. There’s no time for long introductions as there’s much work to do, but you all know the drill by now. Sammy Barker, Editor: It’s a...
Live Watch the PlayStation Presents PSX 2017 Livestream Right Here
Live coverage from Sony's presentation
Sony’s PSX 2017 press conference has been swapped out for a more low-key PlayStation Presents presentation this year, but we’re bringing you the livestream all the same. Featuring developer interviews, updates, and some smaller announcements, this laidback affair promises to be a must-watch for fans –...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2017?
Quite a lot, actually
The Game Awards 2017 proved a surprise treat this week, with Geoff Keighley laying on a well-paced celebration of the industry, peppered with meaningful reveals and impressive tributes. Just in case you happened to miss the show, though, we’ve compiled all of the major reveals and headlines from the event below. The Game...
Poll Did You Enjoy The Game Awards 2017?
Geoff's best yet?
The Game Awards have been the butt of many jokes over the years (often rightly so) but organiser Geoff Keighley has done his best to refine the formula with each new instalment. For what it's worth, we personally think last night's show was the best one yet, and we're happy to see Keighley's project seemingly resonate with more...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2017 Livestream Right Here
Live blog and chat from Los Angeles
For one night only, the industry comes together to celebrate its achievements with The Game Awards 2017. And we’ve got live coverage from Los Angeles, complete with live blog and live chat. Multiple major releases will be duking it out for Game of the Year this evening, while host Geoff Keighley has...
Site News Push Square Forum Votes Horizon: Zero Dawn as Game of the Year
Aloy to the world
While the world anticipates Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards 2017 this evening, the Push Square forum members have already spoken, declaring Horizon: Zero Dawn to be their Game of the Year. After 250 posts as part of a typically epic thread coordinated by themcnoisy with assistance from KratosMD,
Guide What Time Do The Game Awards 2017 Start?
When and where to watch annual industry ceremony
When are The Game Awards 2017? It’s a question many will be asking as anticipation builds for Geoff Keighley’s annual shindig – an event that’s always put under a microscope by gamers but is usually created with the very best intentions in mind. In addition to a packed schedule of big awards...
Hands On Jak X Helps Plug a Hole in PS4's Library
Has it really come to this?
Jak X: Combat Racing has released on the PlayStation 4 as a PS2 Classic and it’s made us realise just how rubbish Sony’s new-gen console is for good ol’ arcade racers. They exist, of course: Trackmania Turbo’s fine; DriveClub’s decent (although it’s more simcade than, say, SEGA Rally). But where are the...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 25-28
Ready? Fight!
This is the seventh 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 image to...
Hands On Justice League VR Is One of the Worst PSVR Experiences So Far
Flash in the pan
With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 41 per cent, Justice League has divided opinion. But the Zack Snyder superhero flick looks like an Oscar winner in comparison to the abysmal PlayStation VR experience that Warner Bros has squeezed onto the PlayStation Store today. Essentially a minigame compilation a tier below the kind of shovelware...
DLC Review Tekken 7 Geese Howard - A Hugely Rewarding Guest Character
The goose is loose
Geese Howard demands your respect in Tekken 7. The Fatal Fury and King of Fighters veteran makes the jump to Bandai Namco's 3D brawler as the game's first additional guest character. Much like Akuma or Eliza, Geese is a technical combatant, boasting a meter that fills up as he lands hits and takes blows. On activation, Geese can...
Interview FIFA 18's Tom Holkenborg on Scoring Soccer
A little more conversation
Recently we got the chance to chat with composer Tom Holkenborg about his work on the soundtrack for the narrative portion of FIFA 18, as well as his extensive history working with EA, his love of soccer, and how to capture the appropriate sound for a given sequence. Tom has contributed to numerous EA titles, dating back a...
Guide Best PS4 Music of November 2017
Calm before the storm
The November issue of Push Play marks the last release before we close out the year by talking about the best scores of the year. It was also a bit of an underwhelming month. The most notable soundtracks were scores to games that have been around for a number of years and just saw re-releases like Skyrim VR, Star Ocean: The...
Game of the Month The Best PS4 Games of November 2017
Detectives, deers, dealers, and dragons
We won't beat around the bush here: November wasn't an especially amazing month for great PlayStation 4 games. That's not to say there was nothing to pick up and play, but the big hitters of previous months weren't present. However, that actually made for a super close staff vote, but as always, only one title...
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2017
A complete list of all free PlayStation Plus games
PlayStation Plus offers subscribers six or more free games every single month across the PS4, PS3, and Vita – and if you’re wondering what the latest PS Plus releases are, then we’ve got a record of all the latest titles below. Check back monthly for all of the information, and be sure to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 197
Winter wonders
It’s just a few days until The Game Awards and PlayStation Experience get underway, which means the light of the Christmas holidays aren’t far behind. Despite all of the big releases already being out, this is a surprisingly busy part of the year, as Game of the Year awards are determined and festive content is hammered out...
Poll What Kind of Games Will You Be Cosying Up With This Holiday?
Company on those cold nights
We don't mean to alarm you, but it's already December. Mental. Still, the last month of the year tends to offer up some prime gaming time, what with holidays and nights where it's far too cold to think about going out and socialising. As such, we want to know what your plans are this year. We all have different...
Guide The Promising New PS4 Games of December 2017
'Tis the season
December's never been a month stacked with big new releases, and this year, things are no different. All the heavy hitters have already dropped through September to November, but still, we can't just ignore the promising games hitting the PlayStation 4 over the next 31 days or so. Let's take a look at them, shall we? DOOM: VFR:...
Hands On DOOM VFR Supports Three PSVR Controllers, But None Feel Quite Right
Hell in your hands
DOOM VFR is a very handsome game with PlayStation VR, a statement we’re noticing ourselves make more often as virtual reality titles mature. Bethesda’s also gone out of its way to support all three of Sony’s PSVR controllers: the DualShock 4, the PlayStation Move, and the (underused but outstanding) PlayStation VR Aim...
Every PlayStation VR game you must own
PlayStation VR is now officially one year old, and with the headset proving a popular choice ahead of the holidays, what better way to celebrate the futuristic facemask’s first birthday than with a list of our ten favourite titles to date. This countdown was actually a lot harder to compile than you may...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 21-24
Ready? Fight!
This is the sixth 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 image to...
First Impressions Erica Proves That Playlink Can Offer More Than Party Games
Live action point-and-click impresses
The best feeling when you’re a games reporter is heading into a demo feeling like you know exactly what you’re about to see – only for your expectations to be completely shattered. Erica is one such game. Announced as part of Sony’s barnstorming Paris Games Week 2017 press conference this week, it looked...
Guide New PS4 Games in December 2017
All upcoming PlayStation 4 release dates
That’s it, then – all of the new PS4 games are out. Or are they? Publishers tend to stuff October and November with software, attempting to extract all of your spare cash ahead of the holidays. However, there are always a handful of stragglers in December, and this month there are actually more releases...
Talking Point What Free December 2017 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will December 2017's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the December 2017 PlayStation Plus lineup? It’s a good question, and one that a significant number of people will find themselves pondering right about now. As we near the end of November, we’re lurching ever closer to the final PS Plus update of the year, so it’s going to be...
