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February2014
News Action-Packed RPG Bound by Flame is Blazing onto PS4 This Year
Watch the world burn
Over on the European PlayStation Blog, a bountiful amount of sizzling information regarding upcoming dark fantasy RPG Bound by Flame has been let loose, along with a tantalising new trailer for the game. Possessed by a demonic entity, it's down to your custom character – male of female – to save the world from its...
News MLB 14 The Show Batted Back into May 2014 on PlayStation 4
Strike two
Sony San Diego needs a little more time to bowl you over with MLB 14 The Show on the PlayStation 4. Following a press event in North America this week, the developer has revealed that the inaugural next-gen iteration in its critically acclaimed baseball simulation will not arrive until May 2014 – a month or so after the game takes a...
News Bros Unite As Tales of Zestiria Unveils New Character
Simply divine
With JRPG fans left in a muddle over the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, eyes have been set on the long running Tales Of franchise and its upcoming release Tales of Zestiria. With drips and drabs of information regarding the game's highly religious setting leaking out, things have gotten a little bit stranger with the unveiling of the...
News Crikey, Australians Are Speedily Snapping Up Sony's Home Consoles
No one can crush the PS3's Vege-might
When they're not busy wrestling with a monstrous menagerie of dangerous native animals, or working endlessly long hours to help fund their cripplingly expensive hobby, it seems that the majority of Australian gamers choose to spend their precious spare time with a DualShock controller in hand. According to newly...
News Want More BlazBlue? Don't Worry, Its Prequel Is Coming
Brawler does its best visual novel impression
While the fighting franchise BlazBlue may be best known for its eye-catching visuals and bizarre combat, it's also renowned for its crazier plot. And thanks to Aksys Games, you'll be able to delve further into this twisted and somewhat confusing world with the prequel, XBlaze Code: Embryo. Set to launch...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Lu Bu vs. Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Round three
Wednesday sure comes around fast, doesn't it? It only feels like yesterday that stern ninja Ryu Hayabusa was busy beating the daylights out of crazy ol' Yoshimitsu, but now that we're about halfway through a whole new week, it's once again time to ask the eternal question: who do you think would win this Wednesday? As always, we'll...
Store Update 12th February 2014 (Europe)
The age of demons
This week’s European PlayStation Store update is all about the PlayStation Vita, with three top titles launching on the flagship handheld format. First up is Tecmo Koei’s hunting game Toukiden: The Age of Demons, which will be joined on Friday by murder mystery Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. If you’re in search of...
Store Update 11th February 2014 (North America)
Lightning strikes
It’s another big week for the North American PlayStation Store, with JRPG threequel Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII leading the charge on the PlayStation 3. It’s been accompanied by a bunch of noteworthy PlayStation Vita titles, including Toukiden: The Age of Demons, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and Llamasoft’s...
News Have a Bloody Good Time with the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Demo
A fair crack of the whip
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is only a couple of weeks away from launching on the PlayStation 3, but starting today in North America, you'll be able to have a little taste of what's to come with a free downloadable demo. It was previously only available to those that purchased the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Collection,...
News Earth Defense Force 2025 Deploys Explosive New Screenshots
Pacific grim
We're now in 2025 with Sandlot's follow up to Earth Defense Force 2017 and not only are we being invaded by giant insects, it seems that spiders and dragons have joined in as well. Players will have to defend our big blue marble once again while avoiding webs, aliens, and Jaeger-style robots. The ridiculous Earth Defense Force 2025 is...
News Tidus and Yuna Enjoy Valentine's Day Early in This Final Fantasy X HD Trailer
Life is just a (final) fantasy
Final Fantasy X HD Remaster is just around the corner, and just in case we forget, here's a video of Tidus and Yuna having a smooch. Those of you who have pre-ordered the PS Vita bundle will also benefit from a recently announced pre-order bonus, in the form of three art cards. Will you be like the well-groomed couple...
Round Up Reviews Rain on Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
A perfect storm
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII raised the impeccably groomed eyebrows of the entire gaming industry when it was announced in late 2012. While there’s often reason for celebration when publisher Square Enix unveils a new game, the previous two entries in the Fabula Nova Crystallis series proved divisive. As such, not many...
News Persona 4 Arena Sequel Delivers a Suplex to Importers
And it hurts
The Japanese language barrier can get in the way of a lengthy JRPG, but it's less problematic if you merely want to smash someone's head in. However, it seems that importers will have to wait a little longer for the uniquely named Persona 4 The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold, as fans eagerly awaiting the sequel to Arc System Works' fighting...
News You'll Be Able to Take Flight in Luftrausers on PS3 and Vita Soon
Just like R. Kelly
Vlambeer’s awesome 8-bit dogfight-‘em-up Luftrausers is set to soar onto the PlayStation 3 and Vita soon, publisher Devolver Digital has confirmed. The indie outfit is targeting a simultaneous release across five platforms, with the two abovementioned Sony systems set to join the pixelated party. A hard date should be with us...
News Kojima Keeps Teasing with Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes Special Edition
Box of mysteries
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima has been constantly teasing just about everything to do with his upcoming game Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes lately. Not wanting to tarnish his new reputation, the Japanese visionary has started the week by showing off the title's special edition packaging. But does this st
News Watch Dogs Will Tap into Your PS4 Between April and June
Connection established
Ubisoft’s once world beating hack happy sandbox will finally send a signal to the PS4 between April and June, as the French publisher has re-confirmed that Watch Dogs is on track for the first quarter of its 2014-2015 fiscal year. The title – which is also coming to the PS3 – had originally been set to deploy alongside...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle to Contain Exclusive Western Content
Can't complain about the wait
When Bandai Namco announced its localisation of the PlayStation 3 exclusive brawler JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle last year, it's safe to say that we were surprised after initially axing its chances of an overseas release. The publisher isn't pulling any punches either this Spring, with the announcement of...
Review Doki-Doki Universe (PlayStation 4)
Everybody do the robot
We’re a funny lot, the human race. Capable on the one hand of compassion and understanding, we’re also simultaneously prone to bouts of some much less desirable traits. Doki-Doki Universe from HumaNature – a team made up of some of the creators of 16-bit classic ToeJam & Earl – takes you on a tour of, well, human...
News Don't Worry, You'll Be Able to Play Some of Yakuza Ishin
Japanese demo striking out soon
Anyone with an ounce of sense knows that a Japanese PlayStation Network account is virtually mandatory if you want to test out some exotic software. And while it’s still unclear whether Yakuza Ishin will actually make its way overseas, at least you’ll be able to use your abovementioned alternate login to play the...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 14 Reclaims League Leadership
Back of the net
Unlike the current Manchester United team, FIFA 14 has managed to make a not-so-dramatic comeback to reclaim its position at the top of the UK sales charts. The soccer simulation – alongside first-person shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts – managed to topple last week’s frontrunner Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, which dropped all...
News Feel Almighty with This Mighty No. 9 Alpha Footage
Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune gives it his approval
Former Capcom executive Keiji Inafune has released a one minute video of himself playing Mega Man's spiritual successor, Mighty No. 9. The footage showcases early alpha gameplay and demonstrates a handful of the mechanics currently in the crowd-funded game. In addition, the clip gives us some...
News Naughty Dog's Bruce Straley Thinks Tearaway Deserved D.I.C.E Prize for Innovation
And the award for humblest game developer goes to...
If you've not been paying attention the last few weeks, Naughty Dog's masterpiece The Last of Us has managed to win just about every single award known to man. From the International Animated Film Society to GLAAD
News Far Cry Classic Turns Back the Clocks Next Week on PS3
Not so far anymore
Shed tears no more, the previously announced Far Cry Classic now has a North American release date of 11th February. Ubisoft previously confirmed that the old-school title would hit the European PlayStation Store on 12th February. We must say, it's a bit odd that this announcement took so long, but we suppose that it's nice to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 21
Saturday scares
While Valentine's Day may only be around the corner, some of our writers are more interested in scaring themselves silly than snuggling up with a romantic visual novel. Assuming that you're not too busy trying to track down roses or crying in a corner, though, do let us know which games you'll be gorging on this weekend. Go on, you...
News Shuhei Yoshida Wants Western Indie Games to Be More Readily Available in Japan
Going global
Indie games have become an enormous part of the PlayStation brand. Whether it’s relatively big titles like Outlast or smaller timewasters like OlliOlli, there’s rarely a week that passes where Sony’s suite of systems don’t receive an independently developed release or two. However, a lot of this content stems from Western...
News Alien: Isolation Already Looks Better Than That Other Aliens Game
Alien meets Outlast
The Creative Assembly recently dumped a handful of impressive screenshots for upcoming title Alien: Isolation on its official blog, and we're liking what we see. The survival horror sees Amanda Ripley, daughter of the original film's protagonist, stranded on a space station, and stalked by a lone and particularly unfriendly...
Interview Double Helix Games on Carving Out a New Strider for PS4
Studio taking it all in its Strider
It’s all change at Double Helix Games, with online retailer Amazon recently announcing that it had acquired the company outright. Fortunately, the takeover has not disrupted development on the studio’s promising Strider reboot, which is set to cut your console of choice to pieces on
News Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition Ties Tongues on PS4 in April
Push square to xtreme
Launching earlier today, Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends' official site holds a bounty of new information regarding both the PlayStation 3 standalone expansion, and Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition - which is marching onto the PS Vita and the PS4. All three releases will be made available on April 4th in...
News Sorry, You Won't Be Winning the World Cup on Your PS4
Wait until 2018
As expected, EA Sports is working on a World Cup-themed title to tie in with this summer’s event – but it won’t release on the PlayStation 4. The publisher confirmed EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil for the PlayStation 3 yesterday, but has stressed in a statement today that the game won’t be kicking off on Sony’s latest...
News Free PS3 Fighter SoulCalibur: Lost Swords Steps into the Ring in Spring
En garde
Get ready to choose your weapon this Spring in SoulCalibur: Lost Swords. Releasing exclusively for the PlayStation 3, this fresh release is taking the franchise in a new direction, opting for a free-to-play format. While not a lot's been said about the fighter since its reveal last year, newly rebranded publisher Bandai Namco has produced a...
Video Watch As We Recap January's Best PlayStation Games
What a Lara rubbish
January may have been sleepier than a kitten on a warm blanket, but our slender production budget just about stretched to another ‘Game of the Month’ clip – primarily because this video editor is being paid purely with hugs and hot milk. Alright, so it’s not bulging with blockbusters like previous episodes, but you should...
Game of the Month January 2014 - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
One more treasure for Lara
For once, January was a relatively quiet month here at Push Square in terms of reviews. With no real blockbusters bursting onto the PlayStation scene, last month's vote was always going to be a tricky one, as we had to round up titles that some of our staff had never even heard of. But as they say, the show must go on –...
News Child of Light Will Cast a Spell on PS4, PS3 on 30th April
Kingdom come
It’s kept us in the dark for what feels like a lifetime, but Ubisoft has pointed a big bright beam at Child of Light this evening, confirming that the throwback role-playing game will release on 30th April in Europe and North America on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. You’ll need to stump up £11.99/$14.99 in order to obtain...
News PS3 Firmware Update 4.55 Takes You Back to a Time Before Standby
Remember to vent your frustrations online
The majority of Sony’s attention may be pointed directly at the PlayStation 4, but that doesn’t mean that the platform holder’s done tweaking its former flagship format. A brand new mandatory firmware update is available for the PlayStation 3 right now – even if it has arrived with
News PS4 Propels Sony Back to Profitability, but Kaz Hirai Vaporizes Vaio
All change in the television business, too
Oh no, it’s not financials day, is it? This disgruntled editor may have studied business for several years, but can’t seem to bring himself to look at a balance sheet these days. Nevertheless, our favourite electronics manufacturer has dropped a bit of a humdinger today, confirming that it’s dumping...
News Hideo Kojima Wants You to Play Ground Zeroes Over and Over Again
La-li-lu-le-whoa
There was a huge kerfuffle recently when Game Informer revealed in a preview that upcoming stealth game Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes only took its staff around two hours to complete. Everyone was just a little bit miffed, and understandably so, as the purportedly paltry prologue to next year's
Store Update 5th February 2014 (Europe)
Scared to spend
Red Barrels’ spooky survival horror revival Outlast is arguably the most noteworthy addition to the European PlayStation Store this week, but it’s in esteemed company. Other highlights include FuturLab’s supercharged match-three puzzler Surge Deluxe, Capcom’s acrobatic clean-‘em-up Dustforce, and the long awaited second...
News Strider Barrages Us with a Release Date, Pricing, and Customisation Details
As quick as you like
Over on Capcom's official Facebook page, the Japanese publisher has let rip with a bounty of new information regarding the upcoming return of Strider. The post states that the game will be slashing its way to Europe on 19th February, where it will cost €14.99 / £11.99. It also goes on to detail several newly revealed modes,...
News Final Fantasy Fave Lightning Gets Mucky with Lara Croft Costume
Someone notify Christina Aguilera
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII star, er, Lightning is quickly becoming the digital double of Jessica Nigri. Not content with cosplaying as Cloud Strife – among a slew of other characters – Square Enix has
Store Update 4th February 2014 (North America)
Cleaning up
After a somewhat slow start to the year, the North American PlayStation Store is officially back into the swing of things. The first update of February is a real wallet drainer, with the likes of Dustforce, King Oddball, and Surge Deluxe all vying for your attention. Elsewhere, PlayStation Plus members will be able to obtain Outlast for...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Ryu Hayabusa vs. Yoshimitsu
Round two
Welcome dear Push Square readers to another 'Who Would Win Wednesdays' – a weekly feature where we pit two PlayStation personalities against each other for your amusement. We'll give you a brief introduction to each combatant's abilities and character, and then leave you to decide on a winner in our poll. Last week's contest saw Batman...
News Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes May Be the Most Expensive Two Hours Ever
Shorter than a Metal Gear Solid 4 cut-scene
It’s been compared to the technically staggering ‘Tanker’ mission in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, but with a premium price point attached, many were expecting Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes to have a little more girth to it. Sadly, it turns out that that may not be the case, as reports...
News Murdered: Soul Suspect Points a Bony Finger of Blame at PS4
Dead in the dock
Square Enix's mysterious Murdered: Soul Suspect is officially set to compile a case on the PlayStation 4, the Japanese publisher has announced. Already confirmed for the PlayStation 3, Microsoft revealed yesterday that the title would be expanding to the Xbox One as well, leaving many to ponder what that might mean for Sony's latest...
News Soon You'll Be Able to Lay Your Light Fingers on Thief for PS4
The perfect crime
The next generation release calendar may look lighter than a law abiding citizen’s purse, but Eidos Montreal’s imminent Thief reboot looks set to stuff your PlayStation 4 with some much needed swag. Due out on 25th February in North America and 28th February in Europe, publisher Square Enix has confirmed that the game has gone...
News Rule the Sky in Free PS3 Flight Sim Ace Combat Infinity
Is it a bird, is it a plane?
Namco Bandai’s quest for control of the free-to-play space on the PlayStation 3 will take another step closer to completion today, as the Japanese publisher has launched the open beta for upcoming arcade flight sim Ace Combat Infinity. Available imminently in Europe and North America, the company is looking for your...
News This Is What Streaming Killzone 3 Looks Like Using PlayStation Now
Looking good
It was recently revealed that a select group of fans were invited into an exclusive beta test for Sony's new streaming service, PlayStation Now. And while those lucky users are playing the proposed list of test games to their heart's content, t
Rumour Avalanche to Open Disney Infinity's Toy Box on PS4
Sequel to family friendly money spinner seemingly on the way
Disney Infinity may have been pitched as a big playbox of potential, but it seems like developer Avalanche Software is going to need to have another crack at the concept before truly realising its vision. The company – based in Salt Lake City and not to be confused with Just Cause...
News The Last of Us Snags the Annie Award for Best Animated Video Game
Can this game get Annie more awards?
In news that should surprise absolutely no one, Naughty Dog's survival horror opus The Last of Us is the recipient of yet another prestigious prize. The International Animated Film Society hosts the annual awards show The Annies to recognise the most noteworthy animation in all f
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita Sales Increase by 150 Per Cent Year-on-Year
Rising from the ashes
It’s the console that everyone loves to kick, but the PlayStation Vita is actually on the rise in Japan right now. Media Create statistics show that Sony’s flagship handheld format is the only device to build upon its early 2013 sales, with the diminutive device seeing an impressive 150 per cent upswing in popularity...
Rumour There's Still Hope for a Western Release of Yakuza 5
Cloud Atlus
We’ve been begging to play it for months, but a brand new rumour suggests that Yakuza 5 could actually be heading overseas. A translation of the gigantic PlayStation 3 exclusive – which dragon punched its native Japan all the way back in 2012 – has so far been ruled out by publisher SEGA, but EGM speculates th
News The Games Sony Picked for the PlayStation Now Beta Are Baffling
PlayStation wow
Sony recently sent out invitations for a beta test aimed at ironing out the kinks in its impending streaming service, PlayStation Now. In fact, we're betting that a few of you might have been lucky enough to snag an exclusive summon, and are currently wiling away the hours trying out the Netflix-like system. Obviously the most...
January2014
News Things Are Looking Grimm in The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2
It's one of those days
While this Big Bad Wolf may have been in hibernation over the holiday period, the atmosphere is starting to get a little tense in The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors. With the series set to continue next week, we've been given a sneak peak at what's to come in the trailer embedded below. Don't think that your...
News Blimey, PS Plus Subscriptions Have Tripled Since the PS4's Launch
Triple the fun
PlayStation Plus may just be the best thing since sliced bread. Ok, not really – Resogun is obviously the best thing since sliced bread. But the premium subscription service comes in at a very close second, providing core gamers with a way to get more out of their expensive consoles. And it seems that the public at large mostly...
News Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Gets Stylish in Costume Trailer
Bask in blood
Ahead of Ninja Gaiden spin-off Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z's release next month, Tecmo Koei is getting our blood pumping by teasing a selection of changeable outfits available if your primary attire gets a little too blood drenched. The Kabuki and School Girl kits are unlockable in the game, while the Camouflage, Nuigulumar, and Beck's...
News Microsoft Will Pay You to Dump Your PS3 for an Xbox One
We're like so whatever
Remember that old Avril Lavigne video where the “punk princess” tries to get one over on her nerdy double? Well, this brand new Microsoft promotion reminds us of that. Y’see, the Redmond-based manufacturer doesn’t like your old console, and it thinks you need a new one – so much so, that it’s even willing to pay...
News PS Plus Wants to Be Your Valentine with Gigantic North American Refresh
Outlast, Metro: Last Light, Remember Me, and more
Forget about your significant other, as the only company that you’re going to need this 14th February is your PlayStation Plus subscription. With those lucky enough to live in Europe already tucking into their fresh content, Sony has now revealed the full Instant Game Collection update for North...
News Remember Lloyd and Colette with These Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Trailers
The chosen ones
If you experienced Tales of Symphonia back on the Nintendo GameCube or even the PlayStation 2, then these character trailers for the JRPG's heroes should fill you with nostalgia – just listen to that good old battle theme. Still sporting his incredibly red outfit, we witness Lloyd Irving's bold attitude and reckless fighting style,...
News Popular PS4 Games Discounted in Shock North American Flash Sale
Counting the pennies
Sony’s starting to get quite good at this last-minute discount lark. The firm's enormous European promotion earlier this month was packed to the veritable brim with unexpectedly good PlayStation Network deals, and now the North American arm of the platform holder has followed in its overseas accomplice’s footsteps,...
Store Update 29th January 2014 (Europe)
Pick 'n' mix
Much like its North American companion, the most noteworthy addition in this week's European PlayStation Store update is Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. It’s not exactly travelling alone, though, with Tecmo Koei’s gigantic Toukiden demo and the colossal Curve Studios mega bundle coming along for the ride. We should probably point...
Store Update 28th January 2014 (North America)
Grave robber
This week marks the arrival of the first major post-launch PlayStation 4 title, with Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition aiming to light a torch on your next generation console. Like every release for Sony’s latest super machine, you’ll be able to pick up a copy of the game digitally from the PlayStation Store – and it’ll cost you...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Old Snake vs. Batman
Round one
Greetings loyal Push Square readers, and welcome to the first ever 'Who Would Win Wednesdays', a new weekly feature where we pit two PlayStation characters against each other, giving you a quick profile of each combatant before letting you vote on who you think would emerge victorious in a battle to the death. From the giants of the...
News This May Be the Final Fantasy XIII You Always Wanted
Sprite alive
As we build up to the release of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, we've been granted the perfect opportunity to look back on the crazy adventures of the pink-haired heroine and her often annoying gang. In a refreshing twist, however, this particular series recap isn't soaked in melodrama. Instead, the main plot points of the...
Review Zombeer (PlayStation 3)
Brain dead
Games that aim to make their audience laugh are a very hard thing to pull off. After all, not everyone’s funny bone has the same comedic sensibilities, and that makes it a difficult line to traverse. As a result, for every Portal there are three stinkers like Deadpool waiting in the wings. Moonbite and Padaone Games are the latest...
News New Gran Turismo 6 Update Gives You a Free Car on Your Birthday
Sadly it isn't real
After a long wait for first-party racer Gran Turismo 6, Sony has been keeping the newest member of the franchise fresh with a wave of constant updates. One of the latest additions shows just how much it cares for its fans in the form of a birthday present. On the week around your birthday, you will be gifted an in-game car that...
News Would You Kindly Be Careful of Spoilers in This BioShock Infinite DLC Trailer?
The Big Daddy
There’s a familiar face making a return as part of the second episode of BioShock Infinite’s big-budget ‘Burial at Sea’ expansion pack. Irrational Games has plunged to the depths of the ocean, and surfaced with a brand new three minute trailer showing an early cut-scene from the add-on. You may want to dip your head beneath a...
News Sony Is Busy Sending Out PlayStation Now Beta Invites to an Inbox Near You
Now rather than later
Ever since the service's announcement earlier in the month, PlayStation Now has been on the receiving end of countless questions: is there a subscription? How much will it cost? Which games will be available? How well will the streaming actually work? It's unfortunately a bit too early to expect any concrete answers to these...
News The Witch and the Hundred Knight Shows Us What It's Made Of
It isn't rainbows and butterflies
We've heard plenty about the premise of the upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive RPG The Witch and the Hundred Knight, but if we are to be swooned over to join the Witch's side, we'll need some gameplay to sweeten the deal. Thankfully, this new footage shows the Witch's shadowy servant – The Hundred Knight –...
Review Twisted Lands: Shadow Town (PlayStation 3)
Twist and shout
Twisted Lands: Shadow Town is a hidden objects game by Alawar Entertainment, ported from mobile platforms to the PlayStation 3. While it’s been available on the PlayStation Network for a few months now in Europe, it’s just arrived in North America. The big question is: should it have taken the long journey over the Atlantic in...
News Hideo Kojima Won't Stop Tweeting Out Teases for Metal Gear Solid 5
Raiden dirty
Who needs fancy press releases when we have Hideo Kojima's Twitter feed? The man is a walking marketing machine, tweeting out picture upon picture of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes, and sending our Soliton hype radars into overdrive. Most recently, he posted a screenshot of the exceedingly endearing
Review Forest Legends: The Call of Love (PlayStation 3)
Tree hugger
With a name like Forest Legends: The Call of Love, we were expecting one of those racy Japanese sex games here. In fact, this particular author was practically salivating over the prospect of playing such a filthy experience. Needless to say, when this downloadable PlayStation 3 adventure turned out to be a point-and-click escapade, we...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 14 Continues Cup Run with Convincing Win
Draws Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition next
We’re running out of ways to make these UK sales charts posts interesting. Perhaps we should start talking about the weather, rather than the fact that FIFA 14 has enjoyed its ninth week at the summit of the best sellers list. Anything would be more interesting than a top three that hasn’t changed in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 20
Weekend wonders
Issue 20? Wow, time flies – it feels like only yesterday that we began this feature. Nevertheless, things haven't really changed much since then, as the majority of us here at Push Square towers will be once again using our weekends to start new adventures, continue old quests, and shoot stuff. Except one of our writers, who has...
News A 'Well-Known DRM Solution' May Be Coming to Your PlayStation Multimedia Apps
Know your rights
Sony scored a massive win at last year's E3 by announcing that no form of DRM would be implemented in games on the PS4. As you may recall, the company upheld the rights of consumers to resell physical software, resulting in rapturous applause. However, a recent job listing posted to the platform holder's site suggests that a DRM...
News Minecraft: PS3 Edition Moves Past One Million Sales in One Month
Dig dug
You didn’t think that Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition’s relatively late arrival on Sony’s ageing system would impede its commercial performance, did you? Good, because after around a month available on the PlayStation Network, the indie smash has already exceeded sales in the region of one million units. We’re convinced that people...
Review Adam's Venture Chronicles (PlayStation 3)
Can you Adam and Eve it?
If there’s one thing that’s missing from Uncharted, it’s puzzles that test your knowledge of the Bible. We’ve all thought it at some point: Nathan Drake just doesn’t believe in God enough. Don’t worry too much, though, as the folks behind Adam’s Venture Chronicles have spotted a gap in the market, and there are...
