Review Samurai Warriors 4: Empires (PS4)
For clan and country
Hardware Review Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai - Stick Joy
King of the Kontrollers
News - 2016, Week 10
Sunday13th Mar 2016
News Apollo 11 Takes One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind on PlayStation VR
Fly me to the moon
Perhaps one advantage of virtual reality that's being overlooked is its educational value. While we're all hoping to see PlayStation VR augmented with some awesome gaming experiences, the format will hopefully end up flush with some scholastic software, too. Apollo 11 looks to be the first of these: an authentic space-based voyage...
Swapsies
SwapQuest is a re-adapted mobile game which consists of a heady mix of both puzzles and role-playing elements that go together like strawberries and cream. The story is set in a peaceful kingdom called Aventana, a realm named after a magical sword which was once used to save its people from a terrifying evil known as the Horde. This threat...
News Star Wars' Daisy Ridley in the Frame to Play Lara Croft?
Rey to go
Don't worry: we have no intention of writing nerd culture stories on this site any time soon, so you can sleep easy knowing you're safe from Marvel movie trailers here. (Speaking of which, it's been a few days since the last one – they should really rectify that.) This is an interesting little tidbit, though: according to Deadline, Star...
Push Rewind The Division, Hitman PS4, and Uncharted 4
The big guns
This was a big week for new releases, with both The Division and Hitman arriving on the PlayStation 4. Just like the rest of the press, we weren't able to get our hands on Ubisoft Massive's Manhattan-based shooter until launch day, so those waiting for a review can anticipate one once we've fully put it through its paces. You'll find...
Saturday12th Mar 2016
Hardware Review Hori Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai - Stick Joy
King of the Kontrollers
Capcom may have slightly fumbled the launch of Street Fighter V, but there's no denying that the title is a formidable addition to the company's long and proud lineage in a genre that it has arguably dominated since the early 90s. However, as any truly dedicated player will tell you over and over, the interface you use to...
News Sony's Been Prepping for E3 2016 Since the Start of the Year
But what's it planning?
We tend to ban the word 'E3' here at Push Square Towers until at least May, but that's not possible if you work at PlayStation HQ. In an interview with SCEA president Shawn Layden on the latest PlayStation Blogcast, the animated suit alluded that the company's been planning for the Los Angeles-based event for three months...
Rumour Final Fantasy XV Goes on a PS4 Road Trip from 30th September
Crystal ball
After a decade in the making, Final Fantasy XV will apparently launch on 30th September on the PlayStation 4. The news comes courtesy of Gematsu, who are citing several independent sources for the date. It will apparently be officially revealed during Square Enix's upcoming 'Uncovered' fan event, which is scheduled to take place at the...
News Ratchet & Clank Looks Like a Pixar Movie Brought to Life on PS4
Up... Your arsenal
Never, ever let it be said that Sony doesn't eventually come good on a promise. The Last Guardian, after many years hidden from desperate gamer eyes, is finally set to launch this year – and now the platform holder's finally delivered a console with Pixar quality visuals. Sure, it may have been talking about the PlayStation 2...
News Virtual Reality's Time Has Come, Says Sony
Shawn Layden promises news next week
Sony's set to hold a big PlayStation VR presentation at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week, with launch plans likely to be made official by the manufacturer. And speaking on the latest episode of the PlayStation Blogcast, president Shawn Layden has reiterated that, hinting that there's big...
News Sony to Hold Recruitment Fair for Axed Lionhead Employees
All SCEE studios to attend
As a British site, we always find it extra sad when UK studios close their doors – especially if they have a long and storied lineage like Studio Liverpool or Bizarre Creations. The closure of Lionhead this week, then, proved particularly depressing news – even more so seeing as the Guildford-based outfit was...
News Daybreak Has Officially Cancelled Everquest Next
Neverquest
The next game in Daybreak Games' Everquest franchise, planned MMO Everquest Next, has been cancelled. Announced back in 2013, Next was set to release on PS4 at some point, but – as president Russ Shanks said in an open letter – it simply wasn't good enough. Shanks said: "As we put together the pieces [of Everquest Next] we found that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 109
Growing pains
And thus marks the end to a clumsy week, where your humble host has messed up his elbow and pulled a muscle in his neck. The weekend brings the promise of rest and relaxation – or at least it would if we didn't have a handful of previews to write ahead of their embargo lifting next week. FML. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've barely...
Friday11th Mar 2016
Review Samurai Warriors 4: Empires (PS4)
For clan and country
In recent years, Warriors games have been criticised for being a little too prolific. To those who don't care for musou titles, it must seem like there's a new Warriors release every other month, but fans have always stuck by Omega Force and its seemingly timeless hack and slash formula. However, even for the Omega Force...
News February 2016 NPD: PS4 Extends Its Lead as US Sales Shrink
Sony's system up year-over-year yet again
We suppose that these NPD reports are starting to get a little bittersweet. As has been the case since launch, the PlayStation 4 is really thriving in the United States, and it's once again managed to register yet another consecutive month of growth. But while the graphs at Sony keep pointing upwards, the...
News Psyonix Teases Basketball Mode for Rocket League
We're dribbling over this
Just when you thought that Rocket League couldn't get any better – after getting an Ice Hockey mode as well as the innovative Rocket Labs maps – Psyonix has gone and done it again, teasing a new Rocket League Hoops mode on its Twitter account. The tweet simply shows the above image, as well as the caption: "March...
Soapbox Why Action Henk and Broforce Have Me Hooked
Sam Brooke is enamoured with March's PS4 indie arrivals
I admit it – I have a big soft spot for indie games. Call me weird, but I can't get enough of these low-budget beauties because they're forced to innovate using the limited resources that they have and can create genius new mechanics, or simply refine existing systems to perfection. Anyway,...
Podcast Episode 2 - The Return
Guess who's back?
So, a little over a week ago, Ben Potter and myself posted the very first Push Square Podcast, which you can listen to here if you haven't already. You guys seemed to like it and the feedback received has been fantastically positive, for which we're incredibly grateful. Mushy stuff aside, the podcast has been formall
Thursday10th Mar 2016
News There's an Uncharted 4 GIF That People Are Going Gaga Over
Solid gold
Love 'em or loathe 'em, Naughty Dog tends to set the visual benchmark which all other developers strive to achieve. And the forthcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief's End looks to be no different, with the title's recent behind-the-scenes including a short snippet of footage which has left message boards in a spin.
Review Hitman: Intro Pack (PS4)
Making a killing
When Hitman's release schedule was revealed, a lot of people weren't happy about its episodic nature. Many fans feared that the game would be a massive disappointment akin to the likes of Hitman Absolution, but that is most definitely not the case. On the surface, the Intro Pack may seem a bit steep at its £11.99/$14.99 price –...
News Hitman PS4 Plops Platinum Trophy in a Nearby Port-a-Potty
Is that it, man?
The bizarre Trophy inconsistencies continue, as Hitman – the stealth series' big-budget episodic reboot – will not pack a Platinum. This is despite mobile spin-off Hitman Go: Definitive Edition recently launching with one of the silvery blue statues. Make any sense to you? Nope, us neither. The package's pots are instead built...
Hands On The Division's a Clinical But Compelling PS4 Shooter
Empire elated?
Hit making is really, really hard. Pop stars like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber may very well have raw talent, but it's down to their respective record labels to extract that in order to turn them into superstars. And it takes a team of incredibly intelligent people – writers, stylists, producers, engineers, choreographers,...
News Fallout 4's New PS4 Patch Preps the Game for DLC This Week
Atom bomb baby
Update 1.4 for Fallout 4 will arrive on PlayStation 4 this week, according to Bethesda. The patch doesn't do anything overly exciting - unless you're a fan of making Super Mutant settlements - but it at least paves the way for the game's upcoming downloadable content. The first add-on, titled Automatron, is still set to launch at some...
News The Witcher 3 Developer May Release An Unannounced Game This Year
Oh really?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red is set to unveil an unannounced game this year, according to the studio's latest earnings briefing. Adam Kicinski, the company's president, stated that the studio isn't yet ready to talk about the project, and that comes as no surprise, seeing as the aforementioned role-playing game's...
News LittleBigPlanet 3 Developer Assumes Control of Dead Island 2
Back from the dead
Dead Island 2 has been re-animated by Sheffield-based studio Sumo Digital. Those of you with long memories may recall that the title was in production at Spec Ops: The Line maker Yager, and even was announced during a PlayStation press conference. But despite us getting hands-on time with the release, the German organisation...
News Street Fighter V's First Major PS4 Update Brings Challenges, Bug Fixes
Big improvements to Battle Lounge and more
Capcom's web servers are crumbling like Street Fighter V's netcode on launch day, but we've managed to get on its blog long enough to obtain full details on the fighter's first major update. Due out on an undetermined day later this month, the title's inaugural free update will add challenges, bug fixes,...
News Alex Looks Deadly in His First Street Fighter V Screenshots
The game's first unlockable character detailed
Capcom's released the first screenshots of Alex, Street Fighter V's first additional playable character. Originally appearing back in Street Fighter III, Alex is back for another round of busting skulls, and he's looking pretty hyped. Joining the roster when the game's big March update goes live later...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Spills Some Phantom Blood in New PS4 Trailer
All eyes on this one
Phantom Blood, otherwise known as Part 1 of manga and anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is the focal point of this new trailer for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven. Featuring the likes of protagonist Jonathan Joestar and big baddie Dio Brando, we get a decent look at each character's fighting style. Sharing many of...
News Meet the People That Make Sony Santa Monica Tick
Sao Paulo to Santa Monica
While we complain about bugs and pre-order campaigns, it's easy to forget that hundreds of people contribute to the creation of a single game. This new video series from Sony Santa Monica aims to put the spotlight on the stories of individuals from within the storied studio, with senior staff character artist Rafael...
Wednesday9th Mar 2016
Screen if you wanna go faster
Every time you boot up Screencheat, the PlayStation 4 debut from Australian indie studio Samurai Punk, you're treated to the following informative phrase: "Screencheat: The splitscreen shooter where everyone is invisible so you have to screencheat." This is, for better or worse, the entire game summed up in twelve...
Super war-io maker
Developer Blowfish Studios clearly wears its inspirations on its bloodstained sleeves. It's modelled its create-'em-up first person shooter, Gunscape, to look and feel like the classic arena shooters of old, and it mostly succeeds. The low poly graphical style that so effectively evokes shooters such as Quake and DOOM isn't just a...
News Battle Chasers: Nightwar Could Be One of PS4's Most Promising Turn Based RPGs
Game looks great in new trailer
After a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, Battle Chasers: Nightwar continues to look thoroughly impressive in its newest trailer. The turn based role-playing game features some stunning artwork and some amazing animation, which is clear to see in the aforementioned video that we've embedded. It's not all about...
News One of Your Free April PlayStation Plus Games Has Already Been Revealed
Gulp
These announcements seem to get earlier every month – although we don't think that Sony intended for this information to get out just yet. Dead Star has been revealed as one of April's free PlayStation Plus games; it's a multiplayer space combat shooter from ex-Metroid Prime developers Armature for those out of the loop. The news originally...
News Waaah! Final Fantasy XV Aims to Make You Blub Over Your PS4
Boys don't cry
Stocks in Kleenex have today soared, as Square Enix has declared its intention to turn Final Fantasy XV into a true tear-jerker. Speaking in the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, director Hajime Tabata explained that he wants the long overdue role-playing game to "make as many people cry as possible". Last year's demo already...
News The Division Is Ubisoft's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Snow joke
Ubisoft's been obsessed with The Division's record breaking success ever since its announcement, but this is the accolade it's been waiting for: the post-pandemic shooter is officially the French firm's fastest selling game of all time. According to the organisation, the title sold more copies in its first 24 hours than any other in the...
News DOOM's Multiplayer Beta Boost Jumps to PS4 This Month
\m/
Pull on a Megadeath tee, throw us the horns, and prepare to head bang your way through some breakneck rounds of Team Deathmatch: the DOOM closed beta is coming soon to the PlayStation 4. Bethesda's announced that those who bought Wolfenstein: The New Order and redeemed the bundled code will be able to go hands-on with the bloodiest shooter of...
Video Top 4 PlayStation Games - February 2016
Urgh
I've had enough. From now on, Ramsey is not allowed to compile Game of the Month – and he's definitely not allowed to vote. Just look at February's line-up – it's a freakin' weeaboo's wet dream. I'm not having it anymore, I'm sorry…
News Naughty Dog Plot the Progression of Uncharted in Brill Behind the Scenes
In the dog house
As long as it doesn't get delayed again, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is just a couple of months away. That means that in a mere matter of weeks, we'll know the fate of protagonist Nathan Drake et al. But before we inevitably watch the treasure hunter gasp his final breath, there's time for reminiscing, as Naughty Dog has deployed a...
News PS4's Furi Continues to Sweat Out Some Great Looking Gameplay
What a soundtrack, too
There's something about the combination of hectic gameplay and thumping electronic beats that never fails to get our blood pumping. Upcoming PlayStation 4 title Furi looks to follow in the footsteps of games such as WipEout, trying to capture that same sweat-on-brow adrenaline rush, and judging by its latest trailer, it could...
News Thumper Will Make Your Eyes Bleed in PlayStation VR
Tunnel vision
Take it from someone who's played it: Thumper is freakin' rad. The aggressive rhythm game serves up a retina erasing concoction of Cool Running and Tron, where you control a bobsleigh-esque space beetle through neon environments, smashing against right-angle bends and breaking through gates. It's nauseating insanity. And soon you'll...
Store Update 8th March 2016 (North America)
Urban chaos
We're a little late posting the North American PlayStation Store update, but we're sure that you'll forgive us this transgression as we were busy protecting Manhattan from looters. The big new release this week, then, is The Division – but it's been accompanied by a whole host of hot digital downloads. Let's get stuck in. PS4 Games:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gundam Breaks into the Top Spot as PS4 and Vita Lead the Way
Meching up the numbers
Ah, nothing like a good Gundam game to shake up the Japanese hardware and software charts, eh? Gundam Breaker 3 blasted into first and second place on PlayStation 4 and Vita respectively, selling through a reasonably impressive 141,219 copies in total - now we just need to hope that the mech-'em-up has found enough success to...
Tuesday8th Mar 2016
News The Division Launches with an Easy Way to Grief New Players
Thankfully, there's a workaround
It certainly didn't take long for players to find a way to grief each other in Tom Clancy's The Division. As reported by Eurogamer, you're put in a small room near the start of the game following a cutscene with a main character. When the cinematic is over, another Agent can stand in the room's doorway and block your...
News Ubisoft Told a Porky, You Can't Improve The Division's Frame Rate on PS4
Oh, Ubisoft
You see, Ubisoft, it's daft statements like this that come back to bite you when they turn out to be wrong. Last month, a representative of the company stated that console players would be able to improve the game's frame rate by tweaking the title's graphical settings in the option menu. "I don't know of another game that does that off...
News Capcom Knocks a Super Platinum Rank Street Fighter V Player Down to Bronze
Ouch
Capcom wasn't lying when it said that there were going to be some harsh penalties for quitting out of unfinished matches in Street Fighter V, and a fine example of the developer's effort to rid the game of quitters comes thanks to the case of Japanese player World_Combo. World_Combo was one of two combatants to first reach the Super Platinum...
News Square Enix Isn't Happy with the Quality of Star Ocean 5 on PS3
Last-gen blues
Sony's last-gen console is almost a decade old, but thanks to Japan's shifting gaming market, many Japanese publishers are reluctant to miss out on the potential sales that the PlayStation 3's large install base can provide. However, continuing to develop titles for such an old platform isn't always ideal, as evidenced by the news...
Store Update 8th March 2016 (Europe)
A big week for PS4
There are a fair few PlayStation 4 games hitting the PlayStation Store this week in Europe. The headliner here is obviously Tom Clancy's The Division, but there's a nice amount of variety elsewhere, with PlayStation Plus Vote to Play nominees Action Henk and Assault Android Cactus adding some flavour. What's more, Hitman, Samurai...
News Mythological MOBA SMITE Enters PS4 Open Beta This Month
SMITE night
SMITE, the mythological MOBA which was very recently announced for the PlayStation 4, will be entering open beta from 22nd March. This means that, in a few short weeks, everyone will be able to see what's got reviewer Alex Stinton hooked. The date also happens to coincide with the title's second anniversary, which is rather nice. Don't...
News In Case You Needed More Hype, Here's an Uncharted 4 Teaser Trailer
May can't come soon enough
It's safe to say that the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End hype train has well and truly left the station at this point, and it won't be slowing down until the game's finally out worldwide on the 10th May. And, just to inject a little bit of excitement into your day, Sony's released a new teaser trailer that shows off some...
News Alienation Annihilates Evil Alien Aggressors this April on PS4
New shooter from Resogun dev looks appetizing
Alienation's finally crash landed with a confirmed release date, and it's brought along a rather great looking new trailer, too. Housemarque's latest shooter sees you fend off alien scum using a wide variety of weapons and abilities, and you can join up to three allies if you want even more chaos on your...
Live Watch As We Go Hands On with The Division on PS4
Made it to Manhattan
The Division is out now on the PlayStation 4 – well, in Europe at least. To celebrate that fact, we're putting the game through its paces live on our YouTube channel now. If you're not able to watch right now, then you'll find an archive of the stream embedded for posterity above.
News Dive into Battle with Valkyria Chronicles Remastered's New PS4 Trailer
Bringing a tank to a gunfight
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered's new trailer proves to be a great way to remind yourself just how pretty the original's art style is. Showcasing some PlayStation 4 gameplay, the latest video features a fair share of headshots, and explains the flow of battle. Those who played the PlayStation 3 title will already know...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Thieves Guild Story Trailer Sneaks into View
Quietly does it
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's third downloadable content pack, the Thieves Guild, should be another solid add-on for fans of the massively multiplayer online title. The DLC's latest story trailer details the state of the guild and puts some fresh gameplay on display as thieves set about the new location, robbing...
Monday7th Mar 2016
Rumour The Witcher 3's Huge Expansion May Bring Blood and Wine Next Month
Geralt of here
Fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been eagerly awaiting news of Geralt's final adventure for months now, but developer CD Projekt Red hasn't had much to say on the matter. All that we know for sure is that the expansion, titled Blood and Wine, is still set to launch at some point this year. However, according to Polish website...
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain
If there's one thing that the United States has primarily contributed toward the betterment of society, there's no shadow of a doubt that it's 80s and 90s action flicks. Filled to the brim with fearless heroes killing innumerable amounts of communist fascists, terrorist scum, and extra-terrestrial threats, few can resist a...
Poll How Much Will PlayStation VR Cost?
Predict the financial damage
Yes, we're recycling an old topic – but it does feel like the right moment to revisit the PlayStation VR pricing saga. Sony's announced that it will be holding a press event during the Game Developers Conference next week, and it's likely to contain pricing and release date details on its wow-inducing wearable...
News UK Sales Charts: Heavy Rain, Beyond PS4 Chart as Far Cry Primal Stays Strong
Knack's back
Far Cry Primal stayed top of the club in this week's UK sales charts, fending off strong competition from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Evergreen action game Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 slipped down into third, while favourites Call of Duty: Black Ops III and FIFA 16 rounded out the top ten. There was
News Free Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Update Adds a Bunch of New Monsters This Week
Keepin' it digital
Just when you thought that you'd tamed them all, Bandai Namco announces a free update for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth that adds seven new digital beasties to the game. It'll be live worldwide later this week, on the 10th March. The digimon themselves are a bunch of Ultimate level critters, and you'll be able to acquire them...
News Sniper Elite 4 Targets the Most Gruesome Low Blow on PS4 Yet
Aim down the sights
Popular testi-kill series Sniper Elite will be bringing its brand of ball bursting action to the PlayStation 4 for a second time this year, as elite marksman Karl Fairburne returns to the trenches yet again. Sniper Elite 4 has been announced for Sony's new-gen system, and this time it will find you vanquishing fascism amid the...
News The Division's Servers Are Up Earlier than Expected
Good news if you've snagged an early copy
Ubisoft stated last week that Tom Clancy's The Division's servers would go live later today, but it looks like they're already up and running if various reports around the 'net are to be believed. Some early players claim that they've been enjoying the release since this morning, while others are busy...
News This Custom Crash Bandicoot PS2 Is Pretty Incredible
Aku Aku approves
We've laid our eyes on many a customised console over the years, but every now and again, you spy a machine that really goes above and beyond what you expect. With mod jobs being a hot topic these days, we're always on the lookout for some cool designs, and we reckon that this Crash Bandicoot inspired PlayStation 2 is absolutely top...
News You Can Try Overwatch for Free on PS4 This May
Release date also confirmed
As rumoured earlier today, Overwatch is indeed launching on PlayStation 4 this May. Blizzard's team-based shooter features 21 playable characters, six-on-six multiplayer battles, and objective-based gameplay. The title's seen a lot of success on PC through public test periods, so it'll be interesting to see how well it...
Competition Win The Division Merch from Numskull Designs
<3 NY
You may think that you're ready to brave the Dark Zone, but we beg to differ. To celebrate the release of Tom Clancy's The Division this week, we've teamed up with Numskull Designs to giveaway a couple of pieces of officially licensed merchandise to two lucky winners. Up for grabs include a licensed Toxic City tee in the size of your choosing...
News Not All of The Division's Expansions Will Arrive Late on PS4
In fact, only two will
Those of you that were paying attention may remember that we reported all of The Division's DLC would arrive late on the PlayStation 4 due to a marketing arrangement with Microsoft – but that's not actually the case. Ubisoft's currently got three paid expansions planned for the post-pandemic shooter, though only two of them...
Rumour Overwatch Is Gunning for PS4 in May
There's a beta coming, too
Overwatch may finally have a confirmed release date on PlayStation 4, according to an advertising campaign over on IGN. Blizzard's team-based shooter has been in public testing for what feels like an eternity on PC, and it looks as though it's bringing its colourful cast of characters to Sony's latest console relatively...
