Talking Point What Free September 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
And when will the PS Plus lineup be revealed?
News First PS4 Pro and Xbox One X Comparison Fares Unfavourably
But may not be representative of all face-offs moving forwards
Rumour The Elder Scrolls, Fallout Dev Is Working on a Game of Thrones Title
Bethesda really likes dragons?
News - 2017, Week 34
Sunday27th Aug 2017
News First PS4 Pro and Xbox One X Comparison Fares Unfavourably
But may not be representative of all face-offs moving forwards
It’s time to whip out your framerate tickers and your favourite image zooming tool: the Xbox One X is around the corner and that means the industry at large is getting ready to split hairs. To be fair, this first comparison featuring Rise of the Tomb Raider puts in an impressive...
Rumour The Elder Scrolls, Fallout Dev Is Working on a Game of Thrones Title
Bethesda really likes dragons?
A rumour that's erupted overnight, Bethesda may have a project in the works that's based on the wildly popular Game of Thrones property. All of the current speculation is swirling around a single product page on US retailer Target's website, which simply reads "Bethesda: Game of Thrones". Not really much to...
Monday28th Aug 2017
News Street Fighter V Newcomer Menat Looks Like an Interesting Addition
Crystal baller
Street Fighter V’s new crop of characters have been hit and miss, but Menat certainly makes an intriguing first impression. The fortune teller from Ed’s single player story is set to become the next challenger to enter the ring of Capcom’s critically acclaimed (albeit oft maligned) fighter – and to be fair, she does look...
Saturday26th Aug 2017
News Destiny 2 Has a Measly 14 Trophies at Launch
Lots of space for DLC trinkets?
This is a unique situation for a blockbuster game: Destiny 2 has just 14 Trophies at launch. Bungie’s eagerly awaited first-person shooter is outfitted with a Platinum pot, but you’ll only need to unlock 13 other gongs to secure it. Trinkets essentially include upgrading all three of the title’s classes fully,...
News Holy Cow, Yakuza Dev Is Making a Fist of the North Star Game
ATATATATA
Well we certainly didn't see this one coming. Announced during the developer's presentation earlier today, SEGA's Yakuza Studio is working on a Fist of the North Star game for PlayStation 4. At first glance it certainly seems like a good fit, given the team's penchant for burly men kicking the absolute snot out of each...
Sunday27th Aug 2017
News Yakuza Online Kickstarts Post-Kazuma Kiryu Storyline
Starting over
While we’ll need to wait for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life before we can officially deem Kazuma Kiryu’s story done and dusted, Japan already knows what becomes of the Dragon of Dojima. It brings an interesting challenge for Yakuza Studio, as the series is a consistent performer in Japan and is more popular than ever in the West, so it...
Saturday26th Aug 2017
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 183
Adventure time
The summer may be nearing its natural conclusion, but it’s a scorcher here in the UK as we head into the final Bank Holiday weekend of the season. Of course, there’ll be no sunshine for us – we’re drawing the curtains and getting down to some good ol’ fashioned gaming. Will you be having a similarly pasty end to the week?...
News Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Officially Announced with Rocking Cinematic Trailer
Kamurocho calling
The official announcement of Yakuza: Kiwami 2 comes as no surprise seeing as the game's existence was leaked yesterday, but at least now we've got a badass reveal trailer. The big story here is that the remake will use Yakuza 6's flashy new engine, which looks bloody lovely. If memory serves us correctly, the original Yakuza...
Friday25th Aug 2017
Talking Point What Free September 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
And when will the PS Plus lineup be revealed?
September 2017’s PlayStation Plus lineup is right around the corner, and after a great update last month with Just Cause 3 and Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, everyone’s pondering what the next crop of PS Plus games will be. We’ve got you covered with our monthly PS+ predictions post. When will...
Pedal to the Vettel
It’s the metagame that makes Formula One such a compelling motorsport: the tactical tension of fuel management, the timing of that pivotal pit-stop, and the never-ending research and development going on behind-the-scenes. F1 2017 offers a taste of these additional activities, and it all helps to raise the stakes when you’re...
News Good Luck Getting a Condor for Everybody's Golf's Platinum
Taking the McIlroy
Everybody’s Golf is out next week (!!!) and its roster of Trophies have hit Sony’s servers. This seems like a good list, encouraging you to play through and complete pretty much everything in the game. There is one trinket that sticks out, though: score a condor in a recorded official round. Yeah, that’s going to take some...
News PS4 Games Discounted in New North American Flash Sale
Something for the weekend
There’s a new North American PlayStation Store Flash Sale live – and plenty of PlayStation 4 games are part of it. There aren’t any huge highlights this time, but some titles that may take your fancy include stealth game Aragami for $7.99, Crypt of the Necrodancer for $2.99, Furi for $7.99, and Resident Evil 4 for...
Soapbox Why PS4's Big 2017 Titles Handle Female Leads the Right Way
Sammy's gabbing on about girl power
I don’t care whether your game stars a lady or a Lombax: I just love good characters. It just so happens that two of my favourite characters in 2017 have been females – and they’ve both been at the beating heart of two of the PlayStation 4’s biggest exclusives. I’m, of course, referring to Aloy from...
News Classic RPG Secret of Mana Is Being Remade on PS4, Vita, Launches Early Next Year
Has a bunch of new features
Well this is certainly a nice surprise to wake up to. Square Enix has announced that a 3D remake of classic role-playing title Secret of Mana is coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita early next year. According to the developer, the game will "faithfully adapt the beloved story and top-down gameplay while adopting...
News Have a Despair-Filled Weekend with Danganronpa V3's Playable Demo
Pupupu
Up for trying something new this weekend? If so, then giving the Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony demo a shot seems like a decent idea. The playable demo is available on both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, and promises a quick look at the upcoming release. The finished product is due out at the end of next month, on the...
News Surprise! Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Is in the Works for PS4 Using Yakuza 6's Engine
This dragon doesn't sleep
Only a few days out from Yakuza: Kiwami's Western release, a leak has revealed that Yakuza: Kiwami 2 is in the works over at SEGA. As its name suggests, this is a full remake of Yakuza 2, which originally launched on the PlayStation 2 back in 2006. The remake will use the development team's new dragon engine -- that's...
Gamescom 2017 Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta Go All-Out in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Bluesome twosome
Well, we already knew that these two were going to be in the game, but we'll gladly take another gorgeous Dragon Ball FighterZ character trailer. Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta go all-out in this latest gameplay video, and the cool part is that they're not just reskins. As far as we can tell, they both...
Live Watch Dragon Ball FighterZ In Action at Official Gamescom 2017 Tournament
Sparking
Bandai Namco is hosting a full Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament today at Gamescom 2017, and you can give it a watch above. Obviously, the game isn't actually out yet - it's due to launch next year - but it's been playable at multiple conventions and expos since it was announced earlier in the summer. As such, it'll be interesting to see...
Thursday24th Aug 2017
News There's Still Hope for Fallout 4 on PlayStation VR
Rad
Fallout 4 could yet come to PlayStation VR – even if we have our misgivings about whether it would actually run on the PlayStation 4. Earlier this week, HTC described the Vive version of the apocalyptic virtual reality role-playing game as an “exclusive”, but publisher Bethesda was quick to respond, stating that it will simply launch...
News Naughty Dog Is Hiring, Like, Everyone for The Last of Us: Part II
Studio on enormous recruitment spree
Looks like The Last of Us: Part II is about to enter full production, as Naughty Dog is hiring for… Well, a frightening number of new positions. The award-winning developer’s looking for everything from artists to programmers to designers to animators to… Well, you get the picture. You can find out more...
News Licensed PlayStation Hoodies Celebrate Two Iconic Consoles
Live in your world
If flaunting your PlayStation fandom is something you like to do, then Merchoid have a couple of new licensed hoodies designed for you. Inspired by the PSone and PlayStation 2, the £44.99 pullovers celebrate Sony’s classic consoles by reflecting their colour schemes and designs. The PSone top, for example, has a large circular...
Poll Are You Loving Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on PS4?
Indian summer
Despite being developed in less than a year, we believe there’s a case to be made for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy being the best in the series. While the stakes aren’t anywhere near as high as they were in Nathan Drake’s last ever adventure, there’s no doubt that Chloe and Nadine’s outing has a much better mix of mechanics –...
Gamescom 2017 And You Thought Final Fantasy XV Couldn't Get Any Stupider
Assassin's Creed crossover is coming
What the hell is this? We get stick for saying Final Fantasy XV is beyond dumb with its weird service-like downloadable content model, but you can't possibly say that this isn't downright bizarre. The game's partnering with Assassin's Creed to bring us the Assassin's Creed Festival. We're being deadly...
Friday25th Aug 2017
News Knack 2 Continues to Look Legitimately Awesome
Got the Knack
This is not a joke: Knack 2 looks really fun. It’s no surprise, of course, as we said a similar thing at E3 2017 – but given the meme status of the original, it’s worth reminding everyone that the sequel looks like a monumental improvement. Don’t get us wrong, it’s not going to win any Game of the Year awards – but the...
Thursday24th Aug 2017
Weirdness Sony Created a Scene from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy with Indian Spices
Company's gone jalfrezi
In order to curry favour with gamers, Sony has recreated a scene from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy using Indian spices. The platform holder recruited the services of famed food art superstar Carl Warner to re-imagine the Western Ghats stage from Chloe and Nadine’s all-new Eastern adventure using okra, turmeric, and much more...
News Persona Maker Atlus Finally Found Europe on a Map
There is a God
Atlus fans have had it rough in Europe over the past few years. Persona 5 did just about make it out on time here – primarily thanks to a publishing partnership that the Japanese company signed with Deep Silver – but past releases from the firm have been notorious for their setbacks in the old world. And that’s if they even made...
Gamescom 2017 People Were Overly Critical of Mass Effect: Andromeda, Says EA
Also says the series could return
Mass Effect: Andromeda didn't deserve the amount of criticism that it was subjected to when it launched earlier in the year. That's according to EA executive vice president Patrick Soderlund, who recently spoke to GameReactor. "I usually don't do this, but this is one of those places where I feel like the game...
Gamescom 2017 PS4 Crime Thriller Hidden Agenda Wins Another Award
Assassin's Creed Origins voted best PS4 game
Supermassive Games’ smartphone-powered crime thriller Hidden Agenda is quietly starting to scoop up a sizeable number of awards, having netted the casual game gong at Gamescom 2017 – upon landing a similar statue at E3 2017. In truth, this was a lean year for PlayStation 4 winners at the German...
Gamescom 2017 Here's 11 Whole Minutes of Open World RPG BioMutant Gameplay
And it looks good
BioMutant has been causing a bit of a stir over the last few days. The weird looking open world role-playing game made its debut at Gamescom 2017 - the German convention that's still ongoing - and now IGN's nabbed 11 whole minutes of gameplay. You can give it a watch above. Obviously this isn't PlayStation 4 footage, but that...
News Yakuza 6 Goes Next-Gen in 15 Mins of English PS4 Gameplay
It's about time
The Yakuza series has been in desperate need of a revamp for years. Anyone who reads this site on a regular basis will know that we're massive fans of SEGA's series, but let's face it: we've basically been playing the same game since Yakuza 3 launched on the PlayStation 3 back in 2010. Fortunately, the fantastic crime-drama...
News Sonic Forces Spin Dashes PS4 on 9th November in Japan
Still no word on Europe or North America
Sonic Mania may be the best rated outing from the Blue Blur in eons, but Sonic Forces will attempt to outpace it later this year. SEGA has slapped a 9th November release date on the Sonic Team developed adventure in Japan – though there’s still no word on a North American or European launch date at the...
Gamescom 2017 Bungie Runs Us Through Destiny 2's European Deadzone Sandbox
Our first official look
Activision's been busy over the last 24 hours taking down Destiny 2 gameplay videos on YouTube. Said videos showed off the sequel's new and improved open world-esque environments that house patrol missions and public events. Clearly, they were published too early, breaking some kind of embargo. If you weren't fast enough to...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy XV Probably Won't Get a Sequel
Director says updates and DLC are priorities
If you've been holding out hope for a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XV, then you may want to temper your expectations. In an interview with Polygon, director Hajima Tabata says that any kind of follow-up is unlikely, as the development team is more focused on improving and expanding upon the...
Gamescom 2017 Monster Hunter: World's DLC Will Be Free
Just like previous instalments
Capcom can do some things right, it seems? When rumours started swirling regarding Monster Hunter: World, everyone expected the absolute worst – but the game’s shaping up to be one of the highlights of 2018, without a doubt. And just in case you were worried that there may be a catch waiting around the corner, the...
Friday25th Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 SEGA Tags in New Sonic Forces Gameplay
Tag, you're it
SEGA’s showcased the new Tag gameplay set to add a little variety to the upcoming Sonic Forces. Essentially, these stages pair your custom character with the Blue Blur, and see you combining the heros' attributes to both move at speed and employ Wispon abilities such as the grappling hook and – in this video – a freeze attack...
Thursday24th Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 Tekken 7 Ultimate Bowl and DLC Costumes Hit PS4 Next Week
Strike
Tekken 7's first downloadable content pack will launch on the 31st August, Bandai Namco has confirmed. It includes the all-new Ultimate Bowl mode, which allows you to play some crazy-looking bowling with your favourite characters. It also contains a bunch of extra costumes which you can catch a glimpse of in the trailer that we've embedded...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 A New Pro PS4 Controller Has Been Announced
A revolution?
We’ve no idea why Sony doesn’t just make a DualShock 4 Elite, as it clearly recognises there’s a market in place considering it keeps partnering with third-parties to promote so-called “pro” controllers for the PlayStation 4. This time it’s Nacon who's giving the whole premium peripheral thing a second shot with the Nacon...
Review The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II (PS4)
Monster mash
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing franchise has been releasing regularly on PCs since 2013, but has only just started to reach the PlayStation 4. The first in the series came to the console on the 1st March of this year and was met with a mixed reception. Now, just several months later, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II...
Opinion Is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Coming to the PS4?
We consider the facts
So then, is PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds coming to the PlayStation 4? Once again, we find ourselves having to work through some corporate double-speak in order to get to the truth – and yes, before someone says it, we’re fully aware that Microsoft is not the only console manufacturer willing to twist the meaning of the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Back on Top as Switch Numbers Plummet
Dragon Quest continues on
After weeks of settling for second and sometimes third place, the PlayStation 4 is once again at the top of the Japanese hardware charts. Sony's console shifted over 30,000 units across all models, which by itself is a pretty standard number, but it was allowed to reclaim its throne by the Nintendo Switch, which saw its...
Gamescom 2017 Destiny 2 European Deadzone Gameplay Shows an Improved Sandbox
See new patrols and events in action
The sandbox environments of the first Destiny were perhaps one of its most stunted aspects. Billed as large, open areas that begged to be explored, they quite quickly outlived their usefulness as you began to find better loot and rewards by playing through the game's other activities. With Destiny 2, Bungie...
Gamescom 2017 Microsoft's Still Talking to Sony About Cross-Console Play
Put 'em on voice mail
Anyone bored of this one yet? We know we’re supposed to be as outraged at Sony’s cross-console play obstruction as day one DLC and DRM, but – it’s just not going to happen, is it? Hounded about the prospect at Gamescom 2017 – as all PlayStation and Microsoft executives will be from now until the end of time – Xbox...
News Shenmue III's Character Models are Temporary, Facial Animations Were Removed
Yu Suzuki weighs in on game length, improvements, and forklifts
Shenmue III received its first PlayStation 4 teaser trailer this week, and it came in for some criticism. While the environments showcased certainly looked impressive, many felt disappointed with the title’s wax-work character models and non-existent facial animations. Speaking with...
Gamescom 2017 Monster Hunter: World Is the Real Deal in Direct PS4 Gameplay
Beastly
Monster Hunter: World is on show at Gamescom 2017, which means that the gaming press has been able to get some hands-on with Capcom's 2018 release. Based on what we've read around the 'net, people are seriously impressed with the series' return to home consoles, and you can see why by watching the gameplay videos that various websites are...
Gamescom 2017 Call of Duty: WWII Has the Most Interactive Lobbies in Series History
PlayStation Home for war veterans
Call of Duty’s matchmaking has always been lightning fast, but it looks like you may wish it was a bit slower in the upcoming Call of Duty: WWII. Activision’s revealed the new Headquarters feature set to debut in the historical shooter, and it’s basically a big social space where you can meet with other...
Gamescom 2017 Hellboy Hath Arrived in Injustice 2
Black Manta, Raiden also revealed for Fighter Pack 2
NetherRealm’s revealed the contents of Injustice 2’s next DLC fighter pack – and Hellboy’s in there. The big red rascal will be joined by Mortal Kombat icon Raiden – who’s been fitted with the dumbest facial armour we’ve ever seen – and fan-favourite Black Manta. Expect a full...
Gamescom 2017 Ni no Kuni II PS4 Gameplay Videos Gush Out of German Convention
Fit for a king
If you're in the mood for some Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom gameplay, then you've come to the right place. A bunch of different websites have uploaded footage of the fantasy sequel in action, taken fresh from the latest build at Gamescom 2017. Above you can find Game Informer, and below we've embedded IGN's coverage. As...
Gamescom 2017 PixelJunk VR Dead Hungry Is Our Kind of Cooking Game
Killer calories
Picture the scene: you’re a food truck chef aiming to end a zombie invasion by flipping patties and feeding the hungry horde. PixelJunk VR Dead Hungry is being ported to PlayStation VR by veteran developer Q-Games – and it’s looking pretty fun. A static virtual reality experience, you’ll need to fry up some greasy snacks in...
News Life Is Strange Dev Partnering with Bandai Namco on New Narrative Adventure
More details next year
Blimey, Life Is Strange developer DONTNOD sure is getting some work right now. Not content with the upcoming Vampyr and the recently revealed Life Is Strange 2, the French studio has also revealed that it’s signed a deal with Bandai Namco to develop a new narrative adventure. The title – announced as part of an interview...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
Review Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4)
Bolly good
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is like a Greatest Hits album: short on surprises but a blast from start to finish. Naughty Dog’s greatest challenge with this standalone story was proving that its adventuring universe can survive without its wise-cracking protagonist – and it’s passed the test with flying colours. For as much joy as...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2017
Video Here's How Jak & Daxter Scrubs Up on PS4
The precursor legacy
Throwback platformers are enjoying something of a renaissance in 2017, but outside of a certain plumber scheduled to arrive imminently on the Nintendo Switch, you may be hard pressed to find a better collectathon than Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy on any console this year. Sure, Yooka-Laylee was all new – but you’d...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 Here's Our First Look at Open World RPG BioMutant Gameplay
Mutant mash
Well this is all happening rather quickly. BioMutant was leaked ahead of its Gamescom 2017 reveal, then we were given a CG teaser trailer yesterday. Said trailer snagged our interest, but it left us eager to actually see the game in action. Thankfully, that time has already come.
Review White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (PS4)
Whispering corridors
In 2001, a little-known game called White Day: A Labyrinth Named School released to a Korean-only audience, and amongst those who played it, many considered the title to be one of the scariest games of all time. 16 years later, this slice of Korean horror has finally made its way to western shores thanks to an English...
All you need is LOVE
Loved by PC gamers since its launch in 2015, now the unique and eccentric Undertale has arrived on the PlayStation 4 and Vita, bringing a whole new world to console adventurers everywhere. Packed with charmingly weird and wonderful characters who interact with you in constantly unexpected and interesting ways, every encounter...
Gamescom 2017 Naruto: Shinobi Striker Details Multiplayer, Co-Op, Character Creation
New trailer's got it all
Bandai Namco has released what is easily the most informative Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker trailer yet. The video goes over four-on-four multiplayer modes, co-op, side missions, and even the recently revealed character creation component. The latter seems to go reasonably deep. Shinobi Striker doesn't have a...
Adventure time
Ron Gilbert will always have a place in the gaming history books, mainly as a result of his services to the adventure game genre. Having played a key part in classics such as The Secret of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion – to name but a few – the man himself hasn’t taken the lead in producing a straight up point-and-click...
Paint by numbers
On paper, it’s obvious what ChromaGun will be compared to. A first-person puzzler set inside the white walls of a laboratory with an unfinished weapon that needs testing out? “That’s Portal!” we hear you scream. And if you were to look at it that simply, then indeed it is – but that would take away from everything...
Poll Should Sony Allow EA Access on PS4?
Changing minds
Back in 2014 when EA Access was announced, Sony said that it didn’t think the service represented value for money. An annual subscription like PlayStation Plus, the optional membership includes admission to a vault of games which can be downloaded and played as part of a subscription, and also unlocks early access to new rel
Gamescom 2017 Sony Looking to Market PS4 to a New Audience
"The core gamer audience is bought in"
Sony wants the PlayStation 4 to appeal to a wider audience now that it’s successfully sold 60 million units. Talking about its new PlayLink line – where the games are controlled using a smartphone rather than a more traditional DualShock 4 – bigwig Jim Ryan believes that appealing to a new market outside...
Gamescom 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Collector's Edition Comes with a Goku Statue, Obvs
It's got that cool 2D effect
Dragon Ball FighterZ will be getting its very own collector's edition, aptly named the CollectorZ Edition. Should have seen that one coming, to be totally honest. It'll contain the game, three art boards - which we assume means three physical pictures - a steelbook case, and, of course, a Goku statue. Said...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy XV Gets Chapter Select and Bestiary in August PS4 Update
It never ends
Another Final Fantasy XV update is upon us, this time bringing a couple of handy additions to the game. First up, it's getting a chapter select option, which means that you'll be able to replay your favourite parts of the release without having to play through the entire adventure again. On top of that, the August update will add a...
Gamescom 2017 PlayStation VR's Going Really Well, Says Sony
Sony bullish on headset's success
It’s been a big few months for PlayStation VR with the release of acclaimed games like Farpoint, SUPERHOT VR, and Tiny Trax – all of which have scored highly here at Push Square. And pushed for an update on the peripheral, outspoken Sony bigwig Jim Ryan has noted that the device is “going really well” –...
Store Update 22nd August 2017 (Europe)
Legacy edition
As has become customary now, it’s another enormous week on the European PlayStation Store, with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy perhaps being the biggest highlight. But look, it’s not the only game worth paying attention to: Jak & Daxter is finally launching as a PS2 Classic, while the likes of Madden NFL 18 and F1 2017 are sure to...
Gamescom 2017 Goodness Gracious! Gran Turismo Sport Looks Stunning at Night
Trip the light fantastic
Sony may not be going crazy at Gamescom 2017, but the show’s in Germany so it seems like the ideal venue to showcase Gran Turismo Sport. And in addition to the game’s Limited Edition PlayStation 4 bundle, the platform holder’s also dropped this footage of the Nurburgring at night. Now, we all know that
Wednesday23rd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 DOOM, Skyrim Dated for PlayStation VR
Bethesda brings the big guns
Bethesda’s bringing some of its biggest brands to PlayStation VR – and you won’t have to wait long to test them out. First up is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, which will launch for Sony’s headset on 17th November. As previously reported, it’ll cost a pretty penny – but man, it’s bleedin’ Skyrim in...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 Gran Turismo Sport Sharpens Up with Limited Edition PS4
Something new
Sony was teasing “something new” yesterday, and as we accurately predicted it was referring to a new limited edition Gran Turismo Sport PlayStation 4 hardware bundle. This snazzy slab of circuitry comes in silver and black, and is adorned with the signature of Polyphony Digital’s premium racing series. We actually really like the...
Gamescom 2017 Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back Reaches Retail on 31st October
Round the Bend
The scariest thing you’ll see this Hallowe’en may be a copy of Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back on store shelves. The bizarre platforming comeback will launch 31st October on the PlayStation 4 – both digitally on the PlayStation Store and physically at “Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and other select online retailers”. The...
Gamescom 2017 Shenmue III PS4 Screenshots Show Stunning Locales, Waxy Characters
Yu Suzuki targeting improvements
Shenmue III’s debut trailer has been met with a mixed response: fans love the look of the environments, but pretty much everyone is in agreement that the animations need work. It’s no surprise, then, that Ys Net’s long-awaited sequel looks much better in stills – with its oversaturated art style augmenting...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy Fishing Sim Monster of the Deep Bites 21st November
Hook, line, and SOLDIER
Final Fantasy fishing spin-off Monster of the Deep will take the bait on 21st November on the PlayStation 4, it’s been announced. You’ll be able to lure in a pre-order for the PlayStation VR powered angling experience soon, with publisher Square Enix handing out dynamic themes and in-game outfits for anyone who registers...
Gamescom 2017 Ace Combat 7 Brings All of the Melodrama You Can Take
Top fun
Who doesn’t love a bit of international beef? Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has it by the bucketload, after the construction of the Osean Federation’s space elevator forces Princess Rosa Cossette D’Elise of the Kingdom of Erusea to incite some kind of response from her people. Cue crazy arcade dogfighting action. In case you missed the...
News Watch Shuhei Yoshida Play Everybody's Golf As, Er, Shuhei Yoshida
Inception
Shuhei Yoshida is in Everybody’s Golf on the PlayStation 4 – and now through the power of YouTube you can watch the Worldwide Studios chief hitting the links as himself. PlayStation Underground has gone live with 12 minutes of gameplay from the forthcoming arcade title, and while it’s just a multiplayer match on a course we’ve...
Gamescom 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Looks and Sounds Perfect in New Trailer
Plus a look at story mode
Every time Dragon Ball FighterZ gets a new gameplay trailer, we find ourselves gawking at it like children. Has a video game ever captured the essence of Dragon Ball so well? The title is looking red hot in its latest video, which introduces Krillin, Piccolo, Android 16, and Android 18. These characters have...
Gamescom 2017 Assassin's Creed Origins' Story Is All About Politics and War
Original
Ubisoft's wheeled out another Assassin's Creed Origins trailer. This one tells us of the game's overarching, broader stories, which feature the likes of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. As you'd expect, there's a lot of political intrigue to be had as the most powerful figures of the time compete for control of Egypt. Ubisoft's series has...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Juggles New Gameplay
Ghost Rider! Jedah! More!
Capcom’s launched some brand new Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite gameplay onto YouTube, this time focusing on four more of its fighters: Jedah, Ghost Rider, Dormammu, and Firebrand. While all four of the characters look fun, we must admit that we particularly like what we’re seeing of the Darkstalkers villain –...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 The Crew 2 Goes on a Bumpy Ride from 16th March
Air, land, and sea
The Crew 2 will start its engine on 16th March, publisher Ubisoft has announced. Revealed at E3 2017, the racing game takes the open world format of its predecessor – and adds boats, bikes, and planes into the equation. Pre-order and you’ll nab the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Touring Car 2016 and Harley-Davidson Iron 883 2017 vehicles,...
Monday21st Aug 2017
Either a benefit or a hazard
Bloober Team is a fascinating developer. The Polish outfit has released a couple of games this generation: its first, Basement Crawl, was so poorly received that it had to be remade, and was reborn as Brawl. Its follow-up to this was Layers of Fear, a Victorian-themed horror title about painting, and it remains one of...
News PlayStation EU Teaser for 'Something New' Has Got People Talking
Seems hardware related
PlayStation Europe's official Twitter account has just teased "something new" complete with a ten second video clip. Said clip shows a red sheet covering some sort of object, which, going by the shape alone, must be hardware related. As you'd expect, the tweet has already stimulated a lot of speculation. Some are whispering...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2017
Press conference times and what to expect
German convention Gamescom used to be a big deal for PlayStation, and it still is if you’re planning on attending the convention in Cologne – but for everything outside of the show floor, it’s been a quiet week for Sony over the past few years. It’s looking like that’s going to remain true in 2017,...
Gamescom 2017 Fear Effect Reinvented Brings a PlayStation Classic to PS4
Putting the ass in assassin
You didn’t expect this, did you? Fear Effect Reinvented, a remake of the PSone action adventure, is coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2018. Many of you will remember the original 32-bit release being one of the first to employ cel-shaded visuals – plus it had that sequel with the, er, questionable marketing campaign...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2017
Gamescom 2017 Here's Your First Look at Shenmue III on PS4
And thus the saga begins
What a surreal moment this is: we’ve waited over 15 years, but here’s our very first look at Shenmue III on the PlayStation 4. We’ve got to be honest with you, it’s hard to believe that we’re even writing this. So, the good: the environments are excellent. Yu Suzuki’s adventure series is famous for its...
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Gamescom 2017 Open World PS4 RPG BioMutant Gets First Trailer
No gameplay, sadly
Leaked ahead of its official announcement, BioMutant is an open world role-playing game from ex-Just Cause and Mad Max developers. Featuring a weird main character and promising kung fu action, it's a project that at least sounds interesting. Sadly, we don't have any gameplay to gawk at yet, but publisher THQ Nordic has released...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Update Lowers the Difficulty for Casual Fans
All the fun, less frustration
Horizon: Zero Dawn has been a hit with hardcore gamers – but it’s also resonated with more casual players, too. Aloy is an outstanding character who’s pulled all kinds of players in, but not everyone’s able to beat Bloodborne with their elbows while wearing a blindfold. As such, Guerrilla Games is prepping the...
News White Day 2: Swan Song Hides in a School Locker Next Year
Boo
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School isn’t out on the PlayStation 4 yet, but that’s not stopped Sonnori Corporation from announcing its successor. Set for release next year, survival horror White Day 2: Swan Song was originally revealed as a PlayStation VR title, but while it will still support the headset, it’ll no longer be required...
Gamescom 2017 Remember Forgotton Anne with PS4 Story Trailer
Anne, are you okay?
Forgotton Anne, the puzzle platformer with budget anime art, has received a new story trailer – and we’ve kindly embedded it above. Due out on the PlayStation 4 later this year, the game sees you assume the role of the titular heroine, as she embarks on a mission to squash a rebellion in the Forgotton Realm which...
Live Watch EA's Gamescom 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Star Wars! Need for Speed! ANTHEM?
It’s the one you’ve all been wai—oh, who are we trying to kid? EA’s pretty much the only publisher holding a Gamescom 2017 press conference, and you can watch it all live here on Push Square. Given the venue, we’re expecting a heavy emphasis on FIFA 18, but also anticipate updates on Star Wars Battlefront...
Gamescom 2017 Ruiner Brings Cyberpunk Beats and Some Real Style to PS4 Next Month
Gun runner
Slick cyberpunk shooter Ruiner has a PlayStation 4 release date and a cool new trailer. The Devolver Digital published title will launch for PlayStation 4 next month, on the 26th September. You can get a taste of the stylish looking blast-'em-up via the aforementioned video, which we've embedded above. If you're looking for more...
Gamescom 2017 Destiny 2 Launch Trailer Shows Off Slick Story Scenes
The plot thickens
Destiny 2 supposedly has a lot more story than its predecessor, and Bungie's eager to make sure you know that. The game's launch trailer is here, and it's as predictable and as polished as you'd expect. It's crammed full of story cutscene clips with a few bits of gameplay footage thrown in for good measure. Destiny 2 launches next...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Keeps the Throne Warm for Uncharted
Naughty Dog domination
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has secured its seventh week at the summit of the UK sales charts, but surely now it's merely keeping the throne warm for Chloe Frazer and co, as Uncharted: The Lost Legacy threatens to steal its place. Honestly, numbers on the British best sellers list are weak right now, with estimates putting...
News Mass Effect Director Says He'd Love to Work on the Series Again in the Future
We'll be waiting
Following on from the news that Mass Effect Andromeda's single player content is done and dusted, original Mass Effect trilogy director Casey Hudson - who only recently returned to BioWare to work on ANTHEM - has said that he'd love to work on the sci-fi series again. Over on Twitter, Hudson wrote: "I love #MassEffect too much...
Gamescom 2017 Attack on Titan 2 Stomps into View in Early 2018
Eat that
A sequel to Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom, which released on PlayStation 4 around a year ago, Attack on Titan 2 will invade our lives in early 2018. Publisher Koei Tecmo made the announcement via a Gamescom 2017 reveal trailer, which we've embedded above. No platforms have been officially confirmed yet, but we think it's safe to assume...
Gamescom 2017 Fresh FIFA 18 Trailer Is Surprisingly Stylish
All flair
EA's pushed out a new trailer for FIFA 18. Cut to the beat of Blue Monday by New Order - yeah, it's a little weird - the video's surprisingly stylish. At least, as far as the annual footie sim is concerned. It's also got plenty of Ronaldo, as you'd expect. Are you looking forward to kicking off in FIFA 18 next month? Aim for the...
Gamescom 2017 Need for Speed Payback Partners with BMW M5
Nice wheels
A large chunk of EA’s Gamescom 2017 press conference earlier today was spent promoting the BMW M5 – presumably because the publisher has signed a marketing arrangement with the manufacturer. You can check out the vehicle in action courtesy of the Need for Speed Payback trailer embedded above, which is the only game you’ll be able...
Gamescom 2017 Indie Adventure Fe Launches 2018 on PS4
Fe-fi-fo-fum
Zoink Games’ distinctively coloured Fe – pronounced ‘fear’ to our uncultured ears – will launch in early 2018 on the PlayStation 4. The game – which was first announced at E3 2016 – will see you assume the role of a cub, as you explore a colourful forest and interact with its various flora and fauna. You can watch the...
Gamescom 2017 Star Wars Battlefront 2 Debuts Starfighter Assault Gameplay
Bombing run
You wanted space battles in your Star Wars Battlefront 2, and that’s exactly what EA Games debuted during its Gamescom 2017 press conference. The new Starfighter Assault mode – developed by Criterion in conjuction with DICE and Motive – is a rounds-based competitive multiplayer mode, featuring craft classes and much more. Check...
Gamescom 2017 Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Finds a New BFF in Launch Trailer
Girls just wanna have fun
It’s not long until we learn about the nature of Chloe Price and Rachel Amber’s relationship in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, and Square Enix has released a launch trailer in conjunction with Gamescom 2017 that sets the scene. The first episode in this mini-series is scheduled to get underway on 31st August – and...
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