Soapbox Uncharted 4's Higher Difficulties Kill the Joy of Combat
Joey Thurmond's sick of sitting behind cover
News - 2016, Week 38
Sunday25th Sep 2016
News Shovel Knight Brings More Fanservice to PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee
We're diggin' it
Yooka-Laylee exists to please old-school Nintendo gamers. Having gone hands-on with the PlayStation 4 platformer earlier this week, we can confirm that it's quite literally Banjo-Kazooie running on modern hardware – even the use of the Unity engine ensures an authentic N64-esque 20 frames-per-second throughout. But what about...
Mission Blog Chapter 6 - Boldly Going
The final frontier
The black hole was alarmingly close. It was an arresting if slightly terrifying sight, with an attractive blue aura surrounding a harshly defined circle of darkness. Though No Man's Sky's black holes offer some of the most striking (and perilously inviting) views in the game, my curiosity got the better of me just before I flew...
Saturday24th Sep 2016
First Impressions PS4 Pro Represents a Sizeable Step Forward
A new Horizon
Looking at Guerrilla's eye-wateringly pretty dinosaur destroying role-playing game Horizon: Zero Dawn on the PlayStation 4 Pro initially reveals the game that you have in your imagination; it's only when the upgraded version is observed back-to-back with its standard PS4 release that the stark contrast comes into alarming focus...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 136
Short and sweet
We're on location this week, so you're getting the shortest WAYP in the history of the feature. That's okay, though, because we're sure that you'll have ample insight to stack into the comments. You know the drill: let us know what you're playing down below. Jacob Hull, Reviewer: It's a Premier League weekend, so just you try and...
Friday23rd Sep 2016
Talking Point What October PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Free the freebies
The price has gone up in North America, but few could be disappointed with September 2016's selection of free PlayStation Plus games. Between the excellent Journey and the agreeable Lords of the Fallen, the PlayStation 4 alone played host to two really worthwhile downloads last time out. But now it's time to starting thinking about...
News The Division Is Still the Best Selling Game of 2016, Ubisoft Reminds Us
But is anyone still playing it?
We remember the lead up to The Division's launch like it was yesterday. The online shooter had a huge amount of hype behind it, with many claiming that it was fated to be the next big thing. It then released to solid reviews and plenty of sales. For a while, it's safe to say that The Division was a hit. However, it...
News Ogle Rise of the Tomb Raider's Assets on PS4 Pro
Careful now
What a difference a year makes. Just 12 months ago, Rise of the Tomb Raider was one of the tentpole titles in Microsoft's "greatest ever" Xbox lineup -- and now it's one of the posterchilds of the PlayStation 4 Pro. Maybe -- just maybe -- Square Enix played a blinder after all. Or, perhaps, this title's going to flop for the second or...
Video Is Battlezone the Best Game on PlayStation VR?
Tank you very much
We're here at EGX 2016, which means we're beaming hastily crafted articles and shoddily edited videos straight to your eyeballs from a room the size of a shoebox. No, seriously -- that last bit wasn't even a joke. The good news is that we've got all of 2016's -- and some of 2017's -- biggest games on tap, and we'll be bringing you...
Poll What Do You Think of Destiny: Rise of Iron?
Is it hot stuff?
Ah, trusty old Destiny - a game that's pretty much the perfect fodder for a Friday poll such as this. The shooter's latest expansion, Rise of Iron, launched earlier this week on PlayStation 4, and its brand new six-player Raid is releasing later today. Judging by the amount of buzz that the DLC has generated around the 'net, it's...
News Iceland Isn't in FIFA 17 Because EA Didn't Offer Enough Money For the Rights
Ice cold
If you kept up with this summer's Euro tournament, you'll know that Iceland did incredibly well for a team made up of relative nobodies from a very sparsely populated country. One of the lowest ranked sides in the tournament, Iceland made it all the way to the quarterfinals - and they even knocked out England to get there. Naturally, the...
News Tap Up 30 Minutes of Watch Dogs 2 Gameplay
Hacked off
It's one of the biggest games of the year, but our looks at Watch Dogs 2 have been limited to say the least. Ubisoft, ever the experts at earning column inches for their wares, has hooked up the enthusiast press with tons of new gameplay footage -- and because our invite got lost in the post, we've reproduced Eurogamer.net's coverage for...
Podcast Episode 14 - The PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro
And is the Iron Price right?
A fictitious prize to whoever cites both references in that sub header! Anyway, we've got another bumper episode for you this week that comes to you with improved microphone quality on my end, for once. Huzzah! This episode, we catch up on all the latest new from the PlayStation Meeting and Tokyo Game Show. Plus, we...
News Bungie Teases Destiny: Rise of Iron Raid with New Trailer
Not long to go
We hope that you've spent the last two days grinding for better gear in Destiny: Rise of Iron, because you're going to need it soon enough. The expansion's incoming six-player Raid, named Wrath of the Machine, goes live at 10:00AM PT / 18:00PM BST on the 23rd September, and Bungie's released a slick teaser trailer to remind you of...
Thursday22nd Sep 2016
Live Feast Your Eyes on Some Tekken 7 PS4 at EGX 2016
Return of the King
Up for some Iron Fist, are you? Well, you're in luck, because Twitch is at this year's EGX - along with our very own Sammy Barker - and it's taking a look at Bandai Namco's Tekken 7 booth. From what we understand, there are daily tournaments happening at the event, so we'll likely see some new gameplay and hear a bit more about...
Hands On Destiny: Rise of Iron Seems Like Another Solid Expansion
Bringing the fire
We've sunk about 10 hours into Destiny: Rise of Iron, and in that time, we've completed the main set of story quests, tackled several side objectives, and jumped about ten light levels. We've perused some super cool looking armour, glanced at a few tempting exotics, killed more Splicers than we care to count, and spent minutes at a...
News Buckle Up with DriveClub VR on 13th October
How fast do you wanna go?
It's been described by some major publications as the best virtual reality racing game period, and now DriveClub VR has been confirmed for a 13th October launch. This means that you'll be playing the racer -- which includes new tracks, a brand new campaign, and fresh modes tailored for VR -- on PlayStation VR's launch day...
Wednesday21st Sep 2016
Soapbox Uncharted 4's Higher Difficulties Kill the Joy of Combat
Joey Thurmond's sick of sitting behind cover
I'm on chapter 20 of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, having just escaped explosive deathtraps with a good companion by my side. We're ready to take on the bad guys that have taken another friend hostage, and I happen to see him attempting to escape from my vantage point. I'm overlooking a vast cove run dry...
Review Slain: Back from Hell (PS4)
Still in hell
Slain: Back from Hell is a game that captures your attention immediately. It's a heavy metal inspired 2D hack-and-slash with some of the most beautiful pixel graphics and art design that you'll see. In an age where games using the pixel-art style are a dime a dozen, Slain stands out from the crowd not only with its metal aesthetic, but...
Video Fly Away with Gravity Rush 2's Free PS4 Demo
Kat-ch it while you can
This is a most pleasant surprise: there's a free Gravity Rush 2 demo available on the Japanese PlayStation Store. One catch: you'll need a PlayStation Plus account to nab it. Thankfully, we're going to show you how you can claim a 24 hour trial on your Japanese account, meaning that you can download this and give it a spin...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Skyrocket Thanks to Slim Release and Persona 5
That's more like it
Remember last week when we speculated that the PlayStation 4 would probably jump back to around the 20,000 mark and continue to stay there? Well, it turns out that we underestimated the Power of PlayStation, as it were. With the help of the newly released Slim model, sales of Sony's current-gen console absolutely skyrocketed,...
News Persona 5 Is the Fastest Selling Persona Game in 20 Years
Tops latest Japanese charts on PS4
Persona 5's opening week sales are in, and they're looking pretty good - especially if you're a company named Atlus. The highly anticipated title, which launched in Japan on the 15th September, topped the country's latest software charts on PlayStation 4, while second place was snatched up by the PlayStation 3...
News Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide Plagues PS4 This Autumn
Get the rat poison ready
We'd almost totally forgotten about Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide, and then developer FatShark comes up with a moody launch trailer out of nowhere. The first person co-op kill-'em-up released last year on PC, where it praised for its solid gameplay and creepy atmosphere. It'll be bringing its specific brand of...
Reminder PlayStation Plus Prices Increase in North America Tomorrow
You've been warned
A friendly reminder for all of you with active PlayStation Plus subscriptions: the price of the service will increase in the United States and Canada starting tomorrow. You won't be charged any extra money until your membership lapses, but we figured that it was worth positing a subtle reminder should you be due to be charged any...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Looks Super in New English Trailer
Time is on your side
Launching next month on PlayStation 4, Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is looking to improve upon just about everything that the first game did right, with the sequel's latest English trailer showing us what we can expect from the upcoming brawler. Featuring gameplay footage that highlights story cutscenes, social spaces, and hectic...
Store Update 20th September 2016 (North America)
Iron-ic
Time to trade in all of your Strange Coins for Destiny: Rise of Iron – if only they were a legitimate currency, eh? Those of you not obsessed with Bungie's latest will probably want to know what else is on offer this week, with Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The Bunker being obvious choices. PS4 Games: Dear Esther Landmark...
News It's Serpico's Turn in Latest Berserk Gameplay Trailer
Blowing a gale
We've doomed ourselves with these Berserk and the Band of the Hawk trailers, because we can't in good conscience stop covering them now that we've started - even if they're about thirty seconds in length. This latest one gives us our first proper look at Serpico, the cunning tactician of Guts' group, who uses a feathered blade that...
Tuesday20th Sep 2016
Review Dear Esther: Landmark Edition (PS4)
Oh dear oh dear
The PlayStation 4 release of Dear Esther sits in a bit of an odd place. The game originally released in early 2012 on the PC and many players will have already experienced its spiritual successor, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. This new version, dubbed the Landmark Edition, does include a few extras such as developer commentary but...
Wednesday21st Sep 2016
Review Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham (PS4)
Cobblehot
Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered, y'know? The second instalment of Telltale's burgeoning Batman yarn wastes no time reminding you of the most pivotal point in DC Comics lore, with brooding billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne casting a shadow over Crime Alley. Fortunately, the episode quickly deviates from the banal backstory that's been...
Tuesday20th Sep 2016
News Pre-Order Prices of PS4 Blockbusters Plunge on Amazon UK
Battlefield 1! Mafia III! Watch Dogs 2!
While we're not the biggest advocates of pre-ordering games, we are supporters of saving money. And thus it's probably worth pointing out that a wave of the PlayStation 4's biggest holiday games have been reduced on Amazon.co.uk in the run-up to the busy release season. Thus, if you're planning to pick up any...
News PS4 Pro Requires Very Little Investment from Developers
One or two people working on Sony titles
CD Projekt Red's decision not to update The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the PlayStation 4 Pro has prompted some people to ponder just how many resources developers need to commit to the new machine. According to Digital Foundry, the answer is very few, as it's reporting that just one person from Sony Bend is...
Weirdness Hilarious Battlefield 1 Parody Trailer Features Brilliant Beta Glitches
War is hell
You know us here at Push Square - we don't like to post daft YouTube videos too often, but with this particular Battlefield 1 parody, we had no choice. Crafted by 'Tuber CrowbCat, the clip features tons of highly entertaining glitches that were found in the shooter's alpha and beta tests. The video splices the bugs together into one...
Store Update 20th September 2016 (Europe)
Your Destiny
Destiny: Rise of Iron takes top billing on the European PlayStation Store this week, bringing ample incentive for you to return to Bungie's sci-fi universe. It's been joined by a bunch of lower-profile titles, including Dear Esther, The Bunker, and Virginia – all of which are at the very least worth a look. PS4 Games: TRIALS OF THE...
News Persona 5's Limited PS4 Steelbook Design Is Super Stylish
As you'd expect
Announced a while back, Persona 5 is getting a special launch edition when it releases here in the West next year. Featuring a limited steelbook case, Atlus has revealed the box's updated design - and it's every bit as stylish as you'd expect. You'll be able to get your hands on this one if you nab Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 at...
News Rise of Iron Launch Leads to Destiny Server Issues
Heavy metal
Don't worry too much if you can't sign in to Destiny, because you're not the only one. The shooter's latest expansion, Rise of Iron, launched just a couple of hours ago, and it sounds as though the sheer amount of people jumping online has knocked the game's servers out of kilter. Apparently, players are being queued in order to help...
News New English Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Trailer Is All About a Girl
As per usual
If you've been following Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, you'll probably already know that the game's plot revolves around an unknown girl named Premiere - a non-playable character who we suspect is at the heart of more than one mystery. The role-playing title's latest English trailer nails that point home, as we're bombarded with...
Monday19th Sep 2016
News FIFA 17 Gets Some Great Graphical Upgrades Thanks to New Engine on PS4
Stay frosty
FIFA 17 is in under the microscope in Digital Foundry's latest comparison video, as the publication takes a look at how the newly implemented Frostbite engine impacts the game's graphics. Now EA's primary engine, Frostbite has powered current-gen titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition, and it's being used for upcoming games such as...
News 'No Plans' For The Witcher 3 PS4 Pro Patch, Says Developer
No 4K sunsets for you
CD Projekt Red says that it has "no plans" to release a performance boosting patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt when the PlayStation 4 Pro launches. That's according to Reddit user govind1262, who emailed the studio asking whether a Pro update is a possibility. The developer's reply reads: "Our teams are currently working very...
TGS 2016 NieR: Automata Has an 'Auto Mode' that Fights Enemies For You
Pace yourself
NieR: Automata is shaping up to be another hectic action title from Platinum Games, but even if you're not too confident in your own hacking and slashing skills, publisher Square Enix wants you to know that you won't be left out of the fun. New information that's come out of this year's Tokyo Game Show suggests that the game will...
Feature 10 TGS 2016 Trailers You Must Watch
From Tokyo with love
Sadly, the Tokyo Game Show is not the attraction that it once was. Sony brought lots to last week's Japanese convention, but the reality is that the Japanese games industry is no longer pumping out big games to the degree that it has in the past. Still, we did get a handful of trailers for major Eastern releases, and we figured...
TGS 2016 Tekken 7's New Gameplay Trailer Packs a Punch
That's gotta hurt
Tekken has always been a satisfying series to play, but Tekken 7 seems to be taking its specific brand of silky smooth brutality to the next level. The brawler's got a new trailer hot from the Tokyo Game Show, and it covers just about everything that you need to know, from the title's story - which involves Akuma of Street Fighter...
Video Does Dead Rising's PS4 Debut Delight?
He's covered wars, y'know
In the very early days of the PlayStation 3, there were plenty of people clamouring for Dead Rising to release on the system. The Xbox 360 exclusive did eventually get an iffy Wii port, but Sony owners were locked out of the mall for several years, until Dead Rising 2 eventually deployed on the device. Over a decade later,...
TGS 2016 PS4 Exclusive Death Stranding Chained to 2018 Release Date
Strand together
Death Stranding, the first PlayStation 4 exclusive project from Hideo Kojima, will release in 2018, the auteur has hinted. Speaking as part of a panel at the Tokyo Game Show, the veteran said: "It will be out before the Olympics. To go a little further, there is a movie called Akira, and it will be out before the year in which Akira...
News UK Sales Charts: BioShock: The Collection Gets Wet at the Summit
Splicer to see you, to see you Splicer
2K Games asked you to kindly purchase BioShock: The Collection on the PlayStation 4, and you responded diligently, with the title topping the all-formats charts in the UK this week. The critically acclaimed PES 2017: Pro Evolution Soccer kicked off in second, and scored over 70 per cent of its sales on Sony's...
News The Witcher Now Has a Postage Stamp in Poland
The legend lives on
In case you didn't know, The Witcher is kind of a big deal over in Poland. One of the country's most successful entertainment exports, CD Projekt Red's video game franchise - which is based upon a series short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski - really hit the big time with last year's The Witcher 3: Wild...
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