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Talking Point Can Sony Beat Microsoft's E3 2016 Briefing?
Format face-off
That's the Microsoft E3 2016 briefing done and dusted, then, where the showing centred on games such as Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and ReCore. It was a strong if unsurprising show for Microsoft, though obviously the sheer number of leaks didn't help. The manufacturer closed on Project Scorpio, an interative hardware upgrade due...
Reaction E3 2016's Off to a Very Disappointing Start
EA and Bethesda fall flat
The doors of the Los Angeles Convention Center are yet to open, but the press conferences always mark the start of E3 anyway. It's a shame, then, that Sunday's round of presentations fell flat – with both EA Games and Bethesda struggling to string together any meaningful reveals. Both pressers re
Guide What Time Do Ubisoft, Sony PlayStation's E3 2016 Press Conferences Start?
Catching fire
The doors of the Los Angeles Convention Centre haven't even opened yet, but E3 2016 is already in full swing. Following on from EA and Bethesda's press conferences, it's now time for Ubisoft and Sony PlayStation to take to the stage. As was the case yesterday, we've produced a handy guide to show you when the media briefing
Round Up What Did Bethesda Announce At Its E3 2016 Press Conference?
Not a lot
Bethesda's E3 2016 press conference was notably lacking in, well… Anything of note, really. The publisher – which put on a stellar show last year – ambled out of the gate with a lacklustre selection of titles, and while the likes of Dishonored 2 and Skyrim Special Edition do legitimately look great… They're not exactly getting our...
Talking Point Did Bethesda Bring the Big Guns to E3 2016?
All of the Fallout
This year marked only the second ever Bethesda press conference, but already the organisation feels like part of the E3 furniture. Its media briefing earlier today centred on the likes of Dishonored 2 and Fallout 4 DLC, but it also included announcements of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Prey, too. But what did...
Live Watch Bethesda's E3 2016 Press Conference Right Here
Can you take the Fallout?
It's only Bethesda's second ever E3 press conference, but after last year's slick showing, it's got a lot to live up to at E3 2016. We're expecting the likes of Fallout 4 and Dishonored 2 to feature heavily, but don't rule out appearances from rumoured releases like Wolfenstein 2, Prey 2, and The Evil Within 2. The action...
Round Up What Did EA Announce At Its E3 2016 Press Conference?
EAsy peasy
It's safe to say that the reaction to EA's press conference hasn't been all too positive, but the publisher still managed to cough up several trailers and throw out a few announcements. Highlights included a rather impressive look at Battlefield 1 and a slightly better glimpse of Mass Effect: Andromeda - although we'd advise you to temper...
Talking Point Did EA's E3 2016 Press Conference Entertain You?
Electronic arts or wet farts?
And with that, the first E3 2016 press conference is under our belts. Never one to follow trends, EA did things a little differently this year, opting to hold its own event aligned with E3 – but technically not part of the convention. Its briefing was a bit predictable, though, focusing on the likes of Mass Effect...
Live Watch the EA Play E3 2016 Press Conference Right Here
Battlefield 1! Mass Effect Andromeda! Titanfall 2!
And we're off! EA may not technically be at E3 2016 this year, but it's holding a press conference just the same – and it's getting us underway this year. The publisher's EA Play will take place in Los Angeles and London, airing from 13:00PM PDT (21:00PM BST). Expected titles include Battlefield...
Video Relive the Greatest E3 Press Conference of All Time
The Last Guardian! Final Fantasy VII! Shenmue III!
Prior to Sony's E3 2015 press conference, the likes of The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Shenmue III were mere fan fiction – but the platform holder made them all a reality again. Sure, all three titles may come with an asterisk attached these days, but if you want your gaming...
Guide What Time Do Bethesda, EA's E3 2016 Press Conferences Start?
Time to go
This is it, then: the big show beckons. E3 2016 is right around the corner, and you're probably going to want to know when the press conferences get underway. Today's big events include EA's own EA Play press conference, as well as Bethesda's show. Below you'll find a handy guide explaining when these media briefings will get underway, in...
Reaction Sony Was Right to Reveal PS4K Prior to E3 2016
Now we can look forward to the show
The big question on Push Square's lips this week was whether Sony would reveal PlayStation 4K at E3 2016. We came to the conclusion that the manufacturer would have to chat about the souped-up system – after all, it would be embarrassing to watch the organisation deflect every question about the appliance given...
Poll Take the Push Square E3 2016 Community Predictions Quiz
Can you beat E3?
Hello dear readers, and welcome to Push Square's second annual E3 Community Quiz. Those of you who were with us last year will know how this works, but for everyone else, here's a very quick recap: we're going to supply you with 20 yes or no questions, all of which will be based upon the potential events of E3 2016. You're going to...
Feature 10 PS4 Games to Get Hyped for at E3 2016
Blockbusters
Love it or hate it, the time of hype and growing expectations is upon us. E3 2016 is just around the corner, and we can almost guarantee that if you're not in the mood for megatons just yet, then it won't be long until you are. Being top-tier hype merchants, we've cobbled together a list of ten games that we're super eager to see at...
Podcast Episode 8 - The Best Games of 2016
And is Blood and Wine mighty fine?
How quickly can two weeks really go, eh? Ben Potter and myself return to babble on about all the awesome PlayStation happenings for the last fortnight along with important discussions on important topics – only on the Push Square Podcast. In this episode we have a talk about
Feature Sony PlayStation E3 2016 Press Conference Predictions
What can PS4 fans expect?
Attempting to predict PlayStation's annual E3 press conference is one of the highlights of the year here at Push Square Towers, and we have a relatively decent track record when it comes to the convention. Sure, we never saw last year's Holy Trinity™ coming, but we got a lot of the other big bullet points bang on...
Talking Point PlayStation 4K - Are You In or Out?
Neo's the time to make up your mind
The rumoured PlayStation 4K may be announced at E3 2016 next week, potentially changing the landscape of consoles forever. With such a seismic shift on the cards, we've pulled together a gaggle of our gobbiest staffers in order ascertain whether this upgraded system is likely to flop or fly. Below you'll find a...
Feature Is Crash Bandicoot Coming to PS4? 10 Reasons to Believe He Is
#BringCrashBack
By our reckoning, the three year Crash Bandicoot conversation is about to come to a conclusion, and this saga can end one of two ways: the iconic PSone protagonist has been broken out of his Activision penitentiary – or, well, he hasn't. Whichever side of the 90s baditude camp you currently reside, there's no question that the...
Push Rewind PlayStation Plus Freebies, PS4's Best Games, Loads of Reviews
A big week
Whey, it's almost E3, which means that things should be quiet around here, right? Are you crazy? It's busier than ever! We spent this week reviewing dozens of games, providing updates on a slew of upcoming ones, and generally getting you in the mood for the big show. Hyped yet? Reviews: Overwatch - 9/10 Blizzard has never been a...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2016
Heroes, demons, tanks, and treasure
May was a cracking month for PlayStation, with several heavy hitting titles bursting onto Sony's latest system. Despite the strength of our Game of the Month nominees, though, there was a clear winner when it came to the crunch. And no, you don't get any prizes for guessing which release came out on top. Bronze...
Hands On Fallout 4: Far Harbor Removes Fog to Boost PS4 Framerate
There's always a catch
We're happy to report that Fallout 4 fans can rest easy for now – well, kind of. Fallout 4: Far Harbor, the game's first "real" expansion, ran very poorly on PlayStation 4 when it released. The add-on's island location was covered in thick fog, and this effect, combined with detailed lighting techniques, resulted in a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 120
Overwatch this
It's quite incredible that there have been 120 issues of WAYP to date. Back when we started this series, we never imagined it would run this long, but that's a testament to the team for constantly getting involved, and you for commenting week in, week out. Give yourselves a big pat on the back. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor:...
Feature The 10 Best PS4 Games of 2016 So Far
Off to a flyer
June has already arrived, which means that we're roughly halfway into 2016 already. But what a six months it's been for the PlayStation 4, with Sony's new-gen format really starting to find its feet and amass a compelling selection of games. With the excitement of E3 2016 around the corner, we thought that it would be fun to put...
Talking Point Will Sony Announce PS4K at E3 2016?
Neo or never?
Sony doesn't really announce hardware at E3. There are exceptions: the PlayStation Move was hastily wheeled out a few years ago in reaction to the Kinect, while the ill-fated but kinda awesome PSPgo was also confirmed during one Los Angeles show. But most of its big system reveals tend to occur elsewhere: the PlayStation 4 was...
Video Has Manhunt Come Dressed to Kill on PS4?
Making a murderer
One of the most controversial games of the PlayStation 2 era slipped a noose around the neck of the PlayStation 4 recently, and we figured that it was worth checking out. Manhunt is the latest title to be spruced up for Sony's new-gen system, with Trophies and 1080p visuals added to the very bloody broth. But is it worth replaying...
Talking Point Was Sony's E3 2015 Presser Really the Greatest Ever?
Magic moments
Thinking back on it, E3 2015 was a bit of a blur. We were outrageously sceptical ahead of PlayStation's press conference, and if you go back and read our predictions, that's abundantly clear to see. We'd heard on the grapevine that Sony was going to use its media briefing to focus primarily on strategic partnerships with third-party...
Talking Point Should Sony Leverage PS4's Japanese Game Lineup at E3 2016?
East wars
E3 is a weird thing. The annual Los Angeles-based convention is attended solely by press and retail, is anticipated mostly by enthusiasts, but is by far the most "mainstream" of all of the gaming shows. Think about it: if Gamescom is eccentric European cuisine, then E3 is a hamburger and fries; if the Tokyo Game Show is Katanagatari [Yeah,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 119
Ils sont les meilleurs
Champions League final day has arrived, which means that we're hours away from seeing two cagey Spanish teams cancel each other out for 90 minutes. That's not stopped the British contingent of Push Square Towers from feeling giddy, though, with Euro 2016 mere weeks away as well. Toss in the Olympics and Wimbledon, too, and who...
Poll Are You Enjoying Overwatch on PS4?
And who's your favourite character?
Overwatch made a big, big splash earlier this week when it launched on PlayStation 4. The team based shooter from developer-that-can-do-no-wrong Blizzard has already captured the hearts of many a Push Square scribe, but how do you feel about it? Has its accessibility got you addicted? Have you had your Play of the...
Round Up TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan Gets Deep Panned by Critics
This isn't what we ordered
After the enjoyable jaunt that is Transformers: Devastation, we had reasonably high hopes for Platinum Games' take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but it's not looking good for the mean green fighting machines. There are a few reviews dotted around the web right now, and the majority of them aren't exactly positive. So,...
Round Up The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Reviews Are Overflowing with Praise
Geralt's done it again, it seems
Last year, we gave The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt a 10/10 in our review, and we gave its first expansion, Hearts of Stone, another 10/10. For weeks now, we've been wondering if the second and final expansion, Blood and Wine, would secure a similar score, making it a perfect run for Geralt of Rivia. As it turns out, we're...
Podcast Episode 7 - What Can Sony Do to Top E3 2015?
And is the return of DOOM hellishly good?
After an extra week of absence from your wonderful listening devices – better known as ears – Ben Potter and myself triumphantly return to bring you a healthy dollop of PlayStation happenings, important discussions, and second hand furniture tips via the Push Square Podcast. In this episode we have a...
Round Up Overwatch PS4 Reviews Are Ridiculously Positive
Surprise, surprise
The nature of Overwatch means that most critics are only really just getting stuck into the final game, and that includes ourselves. However, a handful of publications already feel like they've seen enough of Blizzard's latest to review it – and, unsurprisingly, the early signs are positive. In fact, they're so good that the...
Talking Point Could Sucker Punch Really Make Spider-Man for PS4?
Swing time
It's been the talk of Push Square Towers since the rumours started: could Sucker Punch really make a Spider-Man game for the PlayStation 4? A voice actor's resume started the discussion, when Stephen Oyoung's portfolio reference
Guide When Do Overwatch's PS4 Servers Go Live?
Time to get online
Rather smartly, Blizzard is allowing you to get your hands on Overwatch ahead of its official 24th May launch so that you can get the game downloaded and installed ahead of time. You may be wondering, however, when the servers will go online. Fortunately, we have answers! The official live time is the same globally: 00:00AM BST...
Talking Point What June PlayStation Plus Free Games Do You Want?
Pick your perfect lineup
Ah, June – one of those months where its first day happens to be a Wednesday. This means that we're not entirely sure whether the latest PlayStation Plus update will be announced later this week or next week, but you can bet your bottom dollar that we'll be pestering disgruntled PlayStation employees trying to find out...
Push Rewind Sony E3 Presser Timing, DOOM, Shadow of the Beast
Gran Turismo Sport! Homefront: The Revolution! More!
This week was overshadowed by the dread that Sony announcing its E3 2016 press conference onset. It's another late one here at Push Square Towers, but at least it'll be all over soon. Amid panic attacks, we reviewed old-school revivals DOOM and Shadow of the Beast, interviewed one of the writers...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 118
Waiting for Overwatch edition
Hoooo, boy – is that the end of another week? It means that we're one step closer to E3, which is both terrifying and exciting all at the same time. Still, we should probably make the most of these final moments of quiet while we can, and what better way to enjoy the silence than with some games? Here's what we're...
Talking Point Are Indie Devs Bringing Back the Budget Boxed Game?
Bargain bin
Once upon a time, convenience shops and hardware stores in the UK like Spar and Wilko used to sell games. But they wouldn't carry the big titles – that was more the domain of Argos, Woolworths, and GAME. Instead, you'd find budget PlayStation 2 releases available for less than a tenner. They were, in most cases, universally awful –...
Interview Partaking in Blood and Wine with The Witcher 3 Developer CD Projekt Red
Studio spills details on the game's final expansion
Blood and Wine is a big deal for CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The title's second and final expansion, Blood and Wine launches at the end of this month, on the 31st May. In order to learn more about it and listen to the developer's own thoughts on the project,...
Poll Which Uncharted Game Is the Best?
Draaaaake!
We bet that some of you saw this one coming. Naughty Dog's hardly put a foot wrong with Nathan Drake, the luckiest man alive and protagonist of the Uncharted series. Although Uncharted: Drake's Fortune didn't quite set the world alight when it launched back in 2007, we're not sure that anyone could have anticipated the runaway success of...
Hands On Fallout 4: Far Harbor's Frame Rate Is Unacceptable on PS4
Come on, Bethesda
What a disappointment this turned out to be. Fallout 4 is easily the best performing title that Bethesda has ever released on a PlayStation platform, but its first big expansion, Far Harbor, is in a real state right now. We're just a few hours into the highly anticipated add-on, and we're honestly finding it difficult to keep...
Live Watch the Gran Turismo Sport Unveiling Right Here
In the fast lane
Gran Turismo Sport enjoyed its official unveiling event at a special press event in London today, and now Sony's set to stream a recap – alongside some GT Academy heats – live for you to enjoy. You'll be able to watch all of the action above from 18:45PM BST (10:45AM PDT), and we'll also be bringing you much more Gran Turismo...
Hands On Feeling Our Way Through Blind on PlayStation VR
Who turned out the lights?
There were a pretty substantial number of games at PAX East that implemented virtual reality: some used the plethora of headsets for gimmicks, some to generate unique experiences, and some as a framing device for titles that would be less interesting if they were made in the traditional way. Italian dev Tiny Bull Studios'...
Feature 7 Ways Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Can Soar Above the First Game
What does the scouter say?
When it comes to power levels, Dragon Ball XenoVerse's scouter readings weren't too bad. It blended a reasonably fun combat system with a load of role-playing game elements and some cool online functionality, resulting in a unique Dragon Ball title. When it released in early 2015, XenoVerse was met with quite a bit of...
DLC Review Staying Frosty in Zen Pinball: Aliens vs. Pinball on PS4
How could they cut the power, man? They’re animals
Zen Pinball 2 has received special tables linked with pre-existing properties before now, but the three-pack dedicated to the Alien license – and recently released in celebration of Alien Day – is, in theory, one of the more interesting ones. In execution, however, it's more of a mixed bag...
Hands On Rain World Conjures Up a Storm on PS4
Flash flooding
Adult Swim Games brought a bunch of the games that it is publishing to PAX East recently, but the one that stood out among the pack would definitely have to be Videocult's Rain World. Described as a survival platformer, Rain World definitely falls firmly on the ambitious end of the spectrum when it comes to the genre. We got some...
Talking Point Can Sony Top Its E3 2015 Press Conference?
Year of Dreams 2.0
It was the press conference of dreams. Those with cold hard rocks for hearts naturally disagreed, but a single show revolving around The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII, and Shenmue III was fan fiction right up until the moment that Sony rolled them out for real, one Earth shaking announcement after another. Granted, one game...
Round Up Homefront: The Revolution PS4 Reviews Stage an Uprising
Scores of scores
Do you remember Homefront: The Revolution? A bit of inside baseball here: your humble host was too busy animating cacodemons to chase up our review which should have been live today. In other words, even though it's written on the Push Square Towers white board in block capitals, we still forgot about it. Surely the game's better...
Push Share Six of Our Slickest Uncharted 4 Photos
Say cheese
Whatever your thoughts on Nate Drake's final ever foray, few could deny that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a handsome game. Naughty Dog has really outdone itself crafting the PlayStation 4 exclusive, and with a feature-rich photo mode included, we thought that we'd ask each of our team members to Push Share one last time in order to show...
