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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 231
Wading in
Guess who forgot to organise WAYP this week? It’s a rarity, so hopefully your humble host can be forgiven. Fortunately a handful of staffers responded to the last minute request for paragraphs, so we have something to publish. This article is all about you, ultimately, anyway. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m not sure how Tiburon got EA...
News June 2018 NPD: PS4 Outsells All Current-Gen Competitors
But can't beat the NES
We really thought this would be the year where the PlayStation 4 starts to slow down a bit, but Sony’s console has continued to storm the United States hardware charts, beating all of its current-gen competitors for a fifth successive month. Amazingly, the system was actually outsold by the NES Classic in June 2018, although...
News PlayStation Plus August 2018 Games Announced
Yet another solid month
August's PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed, and it's yet another reasonable month. On PlayStation 4, subscribers get Mafia III and Dead by Daylight. Sony's also throwing Here They Lie into the mix, which is PlayStation VR compatible. Speaking of extras, Knowledge Is Power is your bonus PlayLink title...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Mega Man X Dashes into Number 1 on PS4
Mega, man
The Nintendo domination of the last few weeks has finally come to an end, as Mega Man X Legacy Collection has blasted its way straight to number one on PlayStation 4. Capcom's bundle of blue sold 29,000 copies on Sony's system, which, in fairness, isn't a huge amount, but given decidedly low numbers elsewhere, it was still enough to...
News Chasm's Out Now on PS4 and PS Vita, But It Took Six Years
Good things come to those who wait
Bit Kid’s super neat randomly generated Metroidvania Chasm is out now on both the PlayStation 4 and the PS Vita, but it’s a miracle that it exists at all. The more we read about the trials and tribulations of game development, the more we ponder how any titles cross the finish line at all – and this is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 230
Hot and bothered
Who’s melting? After a hellish heatwave, storms have supposedly rolled into the UK, bringing the temperatures down. Not here at Push Square Towers, however, where there are currently SEGA skies overhead and burning sunshine. Will it ever rain again? We’ll keep you updated. Sammy Barker, Editor: Good question, I don't actually...
Talking Point What Free August 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the August 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the August 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? You may have expected news about August's roster of free PS+ games to already be available, but this is one of those awkward months that's going to result in a late announcement...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Not a Single PlayStation Game in Top 10 as Sony Rut Continues
Nothing to see here
A complete lack of new software is taking its toll on PlayStation this summer in Japan. The latest software charts are dominated by Nintendo titles, with PlayStation being completely absent in the top 10. The only PlayStation 4 title worthy of mention in the top 20 is Detroit: Become Human, which is still slowly creeping towards...
Store Update 24th July 2018 (Europe)
Mega, man
The heatwave is making our lives a misery, but we’re just edging out of the slow summer release schedule. Indeed, there are signs of life in the gaming calendar again, with The Persistence and Mega Man X Legacy Collection vying for your attention. Here’s this week’s European PS Store update. PS4 Games: OASIS GAMES SHOOTER VR BUNDLE...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Remains Top Despite Amazon Prime Day Disruption
Spin to win
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy continues to perform extremely well in the UK retail chart thanks to its multiplatform release last month. This is its fourth consecutive number one since then, despite some fierce competition. LEGO The Incredibles remains in second place, with only a 7% drop in sales week on week. But the bandicoot has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 229
Summer gamin'
Well, the World Cup is over and there’s no Wimbledon, so looks like it’s back to the good ol’ games we go this weekend. The release schedule is looking scarily slight at the time of typing, but that makes this period all the more important for backlog clearance. What are you playing? That’s the question. Sammy Barker, Editor:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: New Nintendo Titles Dominate as PS4 Numbers Drag
The usual
PlayStation remains in a bit of a rut when it comes to the Japanese market, as the PS4 and PS4 Pro continue to hover around a combined 17,000 units. A distinct lack of big new releases is preventing Sony's consoles from pushing up, and all in all, it's been a very quiet summer for the company so far. Two new Nintendo titles have stormed...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Fends Off New Releases to Remain Number One
N. Sane
The latest UK all formats chart is in, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy runs away with another top result thanks to its multiplatform releases last month. It also bests a couple of new entries, with LEGO The Incredibles and the Switch exclusive Octopath Traveler having to settle for second and third respectively. God of War once again...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 228
It's not coming home
Well, England didn’t win the World Cup – although it must be a nerve-racking weekend for our resident Croatian reader. This author’s been backing France since before the tournament started [Stealth brag – Ed] so it’s hard to see anyone other than Hugo Lloris lifting the trophy tomorrow, but stranger things have...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts FIFA 18 Dominates in Europe
Second in North America too
Last month saw social media rattling with excitement for the World Cup, so it's no surprise to see that FIFA 18 walked away as the most downloaded title on the European PlayStation Store in June. Over on the North American Store, it also performed very well indeed, securing second place. But what came in first over in...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Continue to Endure Summer Drought
Stifling heat
Well, there's not much happening in the latest Japanese sales charts -- unfortunately for us. Only one new release made it into the software top 20, and that was PlayStation 4 and Vita title Zanki Zero: Last Beginning. Across both platforms, it mustered around 25,000 copies and entered in fourth and seventh place, respectively...
Store Update 9th July 2018 (Europe)
Summer dreamin'
This is one of those weeks where there are tons and tons of games coming out that will appeal to all different kinds of people. There’s Shining Resonance Refrain, Bomber Crew, Danger Zone 2, and many more vying for your attention. What’s taking your fancy? PS4 Games: Shining Resonance Refrain 10 July MLB The Show 18 All Star...
News Chasm Brings Pixelated Old-School Action to PS4 and Vita This Month
Release date announced
We finally have a release date for Chasm, a pixel-art action adventure coming to PS4 and PS Vita. The wait is almost over, as it's launching on both platforms on 31st July 2018. For those not in the know, Chasm is a metroidvania style title featuring old-school challenge, RPG elements,...
News Horror Visual Novel Death Mark Coming to PS4, PS Vita
You're already dead
It’s still not dead yet: Aksys Games has announced that Experience’s horror visual novel Death Mark will deploy on the PlayStation 4 and, incredibly, the PS Vita in the West at some point in the future. The niche publisher’s yet to detail a specific release window, but the title first launched a year ago in Japan on...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Fends Off Jurassic World Evolution for Number One Spot
Well, there it is
Jurassic World Evolution released at retail last week, but even the promise of your very own dinosaur empire wasn't quite enough to topple Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Activision's revitalised platformer is once again at the top of the pile, with the dino park management sim debuting in second place. Elsewhere, The Crew 2...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 227
It's coming home
It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, football’s coming home! It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, football’s coming home! It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, football’s coming home! It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, football’s coming home! Sammy...
News Japanese Sales Charts: The Crew 2 Is the Only Meaningful New Release
And that's about it
Ramsey ain’t around to post the Japanese sales charts like usual, but it’s not like there’s anything of interest going on overseas. The Crew 2 was the biggest new release of the week, shifting over 17,000 units. A bunch of evergreen Nintendo titles helped prop the Switch up, while the PlayStation 4 could only muster 18,000...
News US PlayStation Store Kicks Off Massive Mid-Year Sale
European Store gets new sale too
Just when you think your wallet is safe, Sony bursts through the door with another swathe of offers. This time around, the North American PS Store is playing host to the Mid-Year Sale, where you can get some pretty hefty savings on a ridiculous number of titles across PS4, PSVR, PS3, and Vita. With literally...
News PS Plus' July 2018 Freebies Are Available to Download Now
Heavy rain is forecast
PlayStation Plus’ free roster of July 2018 giveaways are available to download right now in Europe, with North America scheduled to join the party in the next few hours. For those of you in need of a refresher, the complimentary content includes Absolver and Heavy Rain on the PlayStation 4, with the full lineup detailed...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of June 2018
Cars, rainbows, dinosaurs, and puzzles
Though we're entering the quiet summer months, June turned out to be fairly busy for game releases. Despite E3 keeping us busy and the World Cup getting underway, we still found some time to play a bunch of great...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Pips The Crew 2 to Pole Position
That's put a spin on things
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has leapt up the chart from 22nd to secure another No.1, due to the game releasing on several new platforms. It means that Ubisoft's open world racer The Crew 2 had to settle for second place in its debut week. This means that everything else has shifted down a few...
News Ten Years Ago Today, the First PlayStation Trophy Was Unlocked
Platinum
Bling. It’s an iconic sound that accompanies practically every contemporary PlayStation game, and it’s now been ten years since Super Stardust HD introduced us to it. All the way back on 2nd July, 2008, updates were released for the PlayStation 3 and Housemarque’s arcade hit which incorporated an all-new brand-wide metagame: Trophies...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 226
Hot as hell
Is it hot enough for you? With the World Cup in full swing, it’s a good opportunity to melt in front of some football this weekend – but maybe not all of you are so keen on the drama in Russia. Either way, you’re going to want to avoid that burning beacon in the sky, so let us know what you’re playing in the comments section...
News July PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Summer lovin'
Sony's revealed what games PlayStation Plus subscribers can get their hands on in July -- and it's not a bad looking month. On PlayStation 4, members get Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain and online-based fighter Absolver. Elsewhere, Vita users nab Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma and Space Overlords (the latter is...
News New Sale Brings More Digital Discounts to European PS Store
Indie bargain bin
Another week, another round of offers on the PlayStation Store. In addition to the brilliant Dragon Ball FighterZ becoming Deal of the Week at £34.99, the ongoing Digital Zone sale has been refreshed, and there are some great titles included that you may want to check out. Included this time are games like Celeste, The Swords of...
Talking Point What Free July 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will July 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the July 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the July 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? With the madness of E3 2018 all over, Sony's selection of free PS+ titles for July 2018 are destined to be the biggest story of next week. In this article, we’re going to round up all...
News Sony Steps in to Cancel PS4, Vita Title Omega Labyrinth Z in the West
That's that
Earlier in the year, we reported on the Video Standards Council Rating Board's decision to refuse Omega Labyrinth Z classification in the UK and other PAL regions. This was largely due to the game's depiction of underage girls, which was deemed sexual. Publisher PQube was quick to acknowledge the decision, and nothing more...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Takes the Bronze in Uneventful Week for PlayStation
"Do not be sorry. Be better"
It seems everyone has been too busy watching the World Cup to go out and buy some new PS4 games. The latest UK sales chart is out, and for PlayStation at least, it's wholly unremarkable. God of War drops into third place, maintaining steady sales, and FIFA 18 is understandably holding firm in second. One of the week's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 225
The 'Rather Be Watching the World Cup' Edition
There’s a full programme of World Cup football to look forward to this weekend, so game time’s likely to be on the short side – unless you’re desperately attempting to avoid watching grown men roll around on the ground. In that case, you may be eager to do a spot of gaming instead – here’s...
News May 2018 NPD: PS4 on Top Yet Again, Detroit Starts Strong
Another record breaking month for PlayStation
With the PlayStation 4 nearing its fifth anniversary, we had expected the Nintendo Switch to take the lead on Sony’s system in the United States hardware charts – but it’s just not happening yet. The Japanese giant’s popular platform enjoyed a fourth consecutive month in the throne in May, with...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Steady in Uneventful Week
Summer fever
There’s not much going on in Japan at the moment, as evidenced by Record of Grancrest War being the best-selling new release of the week. The title moved just 11,871 units. It means that evergreen seller Splatoon 2 was able to secure the top spot with just 15k units added to its already substantial tally. Elsewhere, the PlayStation 4...
Store Update 19th June 2018 (Europe)
The aftermath
We may be in the midst of the E3 2018 hangover, but the European PlayStation Store sleeps for no one. There’s a lot of content this week – even if it is of a lower profile. Perhaps most noteworthy is The Crew 2’s open beta, but there are a handful of PlayStation VR titles worth paying attention to as well. PS4 Games:...
News UK Sales Charts: God of War Returns to the Top Amid Days of Play Promotion
The highest peak in all the realms
It's a day late, but this return to the No.1 spot on the UK charts is a great Father's Day gift for the Ghost of Sparta. God of War is back on top after a few weeks lower down the top 10, largely due to Sony's Days of Play sale which saw discounts on Santa Monica Studio's latest and greatest. The sale also bumped...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 224
E3 hangover club
E3 2018 has almost killed us, so here’s a not-so brief WAYP to remind you that it’s the weekend. You didn’t think we were going to miss it, did you? Never. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'll be continuing Fallout 4 in between watching various World Cup matches. Let's hope that the weekend's footie is a little more exciting!...
E3 2018 The Best of E3 Sale Has Begun on PlayStation Store
Big game bargains
Sony's yearly Best of E3 sale has returned to the US PlayStation Store to rid you of that cash burning a hole in your pocket. With hundreds of games included, there's bound to be something in here for everyone, so it's well worth a look. Some highlights include Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Until Dawn, Persona 5, and Nioh.
News Japanese Sales Charts: Fate/Extella Link Slashes Its Way to Number 1 on PS4
Console sales also up
Fate/Extella Link, a sequel to the rather good Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, which launched around a year ago here in the West, has hacked and slashed its way to the top of the Japanese software charts with ease. The Dynasty Warriors-esque title did better than Koei Tecmo's own Dynasty Warriors 9, shifting around 117,000...
News UK Sales Charts: Vampyr Sinks Its Teeth into the No.1 Spot
Like a bat out of Hell
The latest UK sales charts are out, and it's a pleasantly surprising result for Focus Home Interactive. Vampyr, from DONTNOD Entertainment, has debuted in first place in the all-formats chart, which is the publisher's first ever. It steals away another No.1 for FIFA 18, which has to settle for second this week. Just behind...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 223
You are already dead
E3 2018 is all but here, but you won’t find us cancelling WAYP – no, sir! This is a short edition for obvious reasons, though. Let’s get straight into it, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Panic. And I don't mean Trash Panic, either. Stephen Tailby, Senior Staff Writer: To counteract the cavalcade of disappointment...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Detroit Does Exceptionally Well
God of War still rocking as well
Detroit: Become Human’s one of those rare remaining games that you’d expect most people to purchase physically, but it’s done outstandingly well on the PlayStation Store sales charts, suggesting we really are entering a new era for digital downloads. The title was beaten by only God of War in North America,...
News Persona 5, Persona 3 Dancing Games Heading West in 2019 on PS4, Vita
They have new names, too
We all knew this news was coming eventually, and here it is. Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight have both been confirmed for a Western release, and yes, Atlus has altered their names. The two titles will launch in early 2019 for both PlayStation 4 and Vita, and they'll feature full English...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2018
Dungeons, dragons, space, and androids
Well, May turned out to be a really solid month for PlayStation gaming, despite a lack of big-name releases. It was so solid, in fact, that our Game of the Month nominees list ended up being a lot longer than anticipated. But as always, only one title can be given our prestigious award. Bronze Trophy:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Barely Leaves a Mark as Dark Souls Stays Top
Feeling blue
We hope that you like low sales numbers, because that's what you're getting with the latest Japanese charts. Still sitting at the top of the software pile is Dark Souls Remastered on PlayStation 4, which somehow managed to retain its position with a mere 19,900 copies. Newcomer BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle barely put up a fight...
Store Update 5th June 2018 (Europe)
A legend reborn
E3 2018 may be right around the corner, but the games industry sleeps for no one. This week's PlayStation Store update is actually a surprisingly meaty one, with two relatively high-profile titles in the form of Vampyr and Onrush vying for your attention. There’s also new The Elder Scrolls Online content to look forward to, as well...
News June 2018's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Close encounters
Get them while they're hot! This month's complimentary collection of PlayStation Plus titles is now ready to download in Europe, with availability in the Americas to follow suit in due course. As a reminder, the PS4 games you can look forward to for June are the brilliant sci-fi strategy game XCOM 2, and the fun, addictive...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dark Souls, Detroit, Persona Dancing Can't Improve PS4 Numbers
Stuck in a rut
For the first time in a while, we've got a slew of new releases to write about when it comes to the latest Japanese sales charts. Regular readers may have noticed that we actually missed the charts last week (you can blame Overlord Barker for that), so we're catching up now. Okay, where to start? Well, the software charts were...
