Tag: 2019
News PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up Provides a Brilliant Breakdown of Your PS4 Gaming Stats
Plus some cool freebies
We all want our PlayStation 4 consoles to track all our statistics, but until then, Sony has a treat in store. For both North America and Europe, the platform holder has created a brilliant webpage that will tell you all about your gaming habits in 2019. Called the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up, you can finally get a glimpse at...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS4 Games of 2019
As voted by you
Push Square's Game of the Year coverage is done and dusted. Well, almost. Our team of writers have had their say on the best games of 2019, but now, before we get stuck into 2020 proper, it's time to check out the community's favourite PlayStation 4 titles of the last 12 months. As is tradition, we presented the Push Square...
Game of the Year #1 - Resident Evil 2
Remaking mastery
Capcom has been on an absolute tear this generation. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Monster Hunter: World and Devil May Cry 5 filled the PlayStation 4's library with hit after hit over the past three years, but the Japanese publisher's crowning achievement is a step above the rest in more ways than one. Resident Evil 2 magnificently...
Game of the Year Jamie's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Memory lane
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jamie O'Neill. 5. The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors: In a similar way to Blazing Chrome, the pixel art in The Ninja Saviors:...
Game of the Year #2 - Death Stranding
Boundary breaking
Death Stranding is not quite as divisive as some would lead you to believe. Released to widespread critical praise, it is the only video game this year to receive a rare 10/10 rating from Push Square thanks to an experience that could only come from the mind of Hideo Kojima. The creator's first title since Metal Gear Solid V: The...
Game of the Year Stephen's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Indie darling
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of associate editor Stephen Tailby. 5. Mutazione: I've played a lot of smaller games this year, but something about Mutazione struck a chord with...
Game of the Year The 10 Best PlayStation Soundtracks of 2019
Pitch perfect
The end of the year brings with it another in a countless line of year-end lists, this time focusing on the incredible music that graced the PlayStation this year. As with all years, a few amazing soundtracks were left on the cutting room floor – Kingdom Hearts III, Ghost Giant, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – but what we wound up...
Game of the Year #3 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Heavenly sword
The truth is, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice isn't really meant to be any easier or harder than Dark Souls. It's just its own thing, off to the side. From Software has been making hardcore action RPGs for about a decade, so it's no wonder that it would want to shake things up every now and again. It did so to an extent with Bloodborne, and...
Game of the Year Ken's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Turning Japanese
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Ken Talbot. 5. Kingdom Hearts III: The (very) long awaited return of Disney and Square Enix's mega collaboration Kingdom Hearts, this...
Game of the Year Best PS4 Indie Game of 2019
Who needs a publisher?
The independent scene continues to thrive on PlayStation 4, meaning this category becomes tougher and tougher to judge each and every year. A whole host of quality indie titles made their way to Sony's current-gen system across 2019, from late ports that may have not gotten their due to ones others that were the talk of the...
Game of the Year #4 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
What the Force deserves
It's almost impressive how badly Electronic Arts has handled the Star Wars license up to now. Two Star Wars Battlefront titles came and went amid microtransaction controversies and lacking single player content during the earlier days of PlayStation 4, but there was always a bright light at the end of the tunnel - despite the...
Game of the Year Graham's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
In control
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Graham Banas. 5. Luna: Not everything needs to be about shooting or being scared. Every once in awhile, I just want to curl up with...
Game of the Year Best Supported PS4 Game of 2019
Praising the updates
The video game industry is now in such a place where the term Game as a Service is common knowledge. Some will turn their nose up at it, coining it a phrase associated with predatory microtransactions and dubious business practises, and others will understand what it actually means. Games are now much more than the experience...
Game of the Year #5 - Devil May Cry 5
Hell yes
Devil May Cry 5 is Capcom back to its best. After a rocky start to the generation, the legendary developer has upped its game dramatically over the last couple of years, and the return of Dante is a standout moment, once again proving that no one understands action quite like Capcom. In short, Devil May Cry 5 is easily one of the best...
Game of the Year Lloyd's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Heavy hitters
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Lloyd Coombes. 5. The Division 2: The Division 2 took everything I loved about the first game, and magnified it tenfold. It offers an...
Game of the Year Best PS4 Games of 2019 - #10 - #6
Game of the Year begins
The end of 2019 is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Game of the Year. As is tradition, we've all voted for our favourite Playstation 4 games of the last 12 months, and the ten titles with the most support have the honour of being featured in our illustrious Game of the Year 2019 list. Today, we'll be counting down...
Poll What Is Your PS4 Game of the Year 2019?
Voting is now open
We're about to have our say, and now it's time for you to have yours. As you may have noticed, we're starting to roll out our Game of the Year coverage here on the site, but tradition demands that we also present you lot with a poll so that you can decide the Push Square community's favourite PlayStation 4 title of 2019. The...
Game of the Year Liam's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Reconnecting
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of senior staff writer Liam Croft. 5. Days Gone: My thoughts on Days Gone are rather well documented on Push Square -- a game I was very quickly...
Game of the Year Best PSVR Game of 2019
Headset favourites
2019 hasn't been quite as much of a bumper year for PlayStation VR as it could have been, but that hasn't stopped a number of unique, special experiences making their way to the headset over the past 365 days. Making up for the lack of an Astro Bot Rescue Mission this time around are charming characters, comedy, and some gritty...
Game of the Year Robert's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Living for the hunt
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of deputy editor Robert Ramsey. 5. The Outer Worlds: The Outer Worlds is a lovingly made RPG that's basically Fallout: New Vegas in space...
Game of the Year Best PS4 Story of 2019
Narrative hooks
A video game's plot can be what makes or breaks the experience for many. Gameplay can be top-notch, but if there's no such intrigue or overarching mystery pushing you forward, some may check out before reaching the final station. And as the odd revolutionary experience pushes the boundaries of the industry further forward, it's on...
Game of the Year Best PS4 RPG of 2019
Levelling up
It feels like every other video game nowadays can stake a claim to being a part of the RPG genre, in part thanks to the popularisation of its mechanics. Stats, levelling up, and abilities are all over the place, but it's the titles that use those elements in tangent with either a captivating story or deep, systems-filled gameplay that...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Strand up
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Observation: Observation was one of the unexpected gems of 2019, for me. The unique selling point for this...
News PS Plus Members Received Nearly $900 Worth of Games in 2019
That's a plus
This year represents an interesting turn for PlayStation Plus, Sony's premium service that grants access to online features, cloud storage, and a bunch of complimentary games. By March of 2019, PS Vita and PS3 games were dropped from the PS Plus lineup entirely, leaving members with just two PS4 titles to look forward to each month...
Feature The PS4 Games You Already Forgot Were Released in 2019
That was this year!?
2019 may not have been the best year for video games, but there is one sure-fire positive to take away from that fact: Push Square's annual list of the PlayStation 4 games you've already forgotten about has never been longer! That's right, while staff members and contributors put together their lists of what they thought was the...
Random Dozens of Developers Deliver Delightful Christmas Day Messages
Season's greetings
It's very nearly Christmas, which means everyone is playing festive tunes in the office, wearing paper hats, and taking things easy. Maybe it's even time to start doing some holiday shopping. The point is, everyone is winding down as the attention turns to the big day. In fact, a whole bunch of game studios big and small have had...
Game of the Year Jacob's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Lone wolf
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jacob Hull. 5. Afterparty: Dialogue worth its merit is sometimes hard to find in video games, but this is an area where developer Night...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
I see
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. Lonely Mountains: Downhill: I’m willing to bet that you haven’t played Lonely Mountains: Downhill, and I understand why. We...
Game of the Year Christian's Top 5 PS4 Games of 2019
Out there
Alongside our staff-voted Game of the Year awards, each of our writers have crafted their own personal lists, covering their top five PlayStation 4 titles of 2019. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Christian Kobza. 5. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair: Impossible Lair deserves recognition for taking a doomed franchise and making...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2019?
All the PS4 reveals
What was announced at The Game Awards 2019? If you happened to miss Geoff Keighley's epic two and a half hour broadcast, then you need not worry. We've gathered together every PlayStation 4 headline from the show in the list below. That includes the PlayStation 5 announcement of Godfall, the reveal of Microsoft's next-gen...
Guide What Time Does The Game Awards 2019 Start?
Which games are nominated?
When is The Game Awards 2019? What time does The Game Awards start? The video game industry's biggest awards show is back once again this December, so of course, you'll want to know when you can tune in to find out who has scooped up all the awards and get a glimpse of the future of gaming. Within this guide, we'll let you...
Guide Best PS4 Christmas Gifts for 2019
Gamer gifts
It's December, which means the world goes bonkers buying all manner of gifts for loved ones. Christmas is right around the corner, but many still leave their shopping until the last second. If you've still got some presents to buy, your time isn't up yet. For any PlayStation fans in your life, look no further than this gift guide. We've...
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2019
A complete list of every 2019 PlayStation Plus game
What are the latest PS Plus games? Sony will change PlayStation Plus partway through 2019, but for the first three months of the year it will continue to giveaway six free games to subscribers, across the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. Starting from April 2019 it will alter that format, with the PS3 and PS...
News Sony's PlayStation Awards Show 2019 Will Be Broadcast Live Next Week, Seemingly in English
Congrats
The PlayStation Awards 2019 will be livestreamed on PlayStation's official YouTube channel, it seems. We've had no word on this, by the way -- the scheduled stream has only just popped up on the website. In years past, the PlayStation Awards have been Japanese events where developers and their games are celebrated. This year, however, it...
News Arkane Founder Opens New Studio WolfEye, Debut Title to Be Shown at The Game Awards
Interaction, physics, and AI prioritised
Arkane Studios quickly made a name for itself with the Dishonored series, and it's now well established as part of ZeniMax Media. But for the developer's founder, Raphael Colantonio, the games industry is far too focused on using cutting edge technology to push high-end graphics. A while ago, he left Arkane,...
Deal Sony Reveals Black Friday Discounts on PS4 Consoles, Games, PS Plus, and More
It's that time again
Can you feel that? Those tremors in the ground? That's the ominous approach of frugal shoppers stampeding to stores for Black Friday. It's coming, everyone, and nothing can stop it. We may as well just ride the storm. Of course, playing its part in the swirling vortex of bargains and elbows in the ribs will be Sony, as it aims...
News Days Gone Is PlayStation Game of the Year at This Year's Golden Joystick Awards
Trophy unlocked!
The Golden Joystick Awards 2019 wrapped up over the weekend, and this year's winners have been announced. The annual, public-voted awards ceremony took place on Friday evening, and we can now see which games took home those hefty-looking trophies. Days Gone was nominated in four categories, and rides away with two wins; Best...
News Days Gone Rides Off with Three Nominations in This Year's Golden Joystick Awards
Voting is open now
The 37th annual Golden Joystick Awards is on the horizon, and the nominees have been revealed. Unlike other award ceremonies, where the winners are picked by a committee, the Golden Joysticks are decided by public voting, and you can now have your say over on GamesRadar. This year has an interesting mix of titles all vying for...
Guide Upcoming PSVR Games in 2019
PlayStation VR's next heavy hitters
What upcoming PSVR games are releasing in 2019? Sony collated a sensational lineup of PlayStation VR software in 2018, with titles like Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Beat Saber being genuine Game of the Year candidates. But with the accessory more affordable than ever and an ever-expanding catalogue of must-play...
News The Date Is Set for the Fifth Annual Game Awards Show
F*** the Oscars
It feels like The Game Awards 2018 only just happened, and yet here we are, talking about this year's show. The glitzy awards ceremony, arranged every year by the one and only Geoff Keighley, has become a little more like its own press conference. Last year's show played host to multiple new game announcements and exclusive trailers;...
Guide Amazon Prime Day PS4 Sale - All Deals on PS4 Games, PS Plus, Consoles, and More
Primed and ready
It's Prime Day over on the gargantuan internet retailer Amazon, and that means Prime members get some exclusive deals and discounts on a huge range of products. That of course includes PlayStation 4 consoles, games, and much more. In this guide, we've compiled every deal we could find so you have all the links you need in one place...
News June 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Sonic speed
Look, his movie might not be looking so hot, but colourful platformer Sonic Mania is a wonderful return to the hedgehog's glory days. If you've ever enjoyed one of the older titles from the nineties, you should definitely check it out in this month's PlayStation Plus update. The new line
Feature 10 Best PS4 Games of 2019 So Far
Halfway there
2019 has been a good year for PlayStation 4 owners so far. At the time of writing we're about halfway through, and although we're still coming to terms with just how quickly this year is speeding by, we think it's time to take a look at the best games of 2019 up until this point. Below, we've listed our ten favourites in alphabetical...
News May 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Time to get cooking
The time has finally come for this month's PS Plus games to go live. May's duo of PlayStation 4 titles include What Remains of Edith Finch, a sombre but brilliant narrative adventure, and Overcooked, a madcap co-op game about working together in the kitchen. We'd say both are worth your time if you've yet to give them a try...
News April 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Feel the Surge
We're already a couple of days into April, which not only means we're roughly a third through 2019 already, it also means it's time for the new PlayStation Plus lineup. As we discovered last week, the two PS4 titles Plus members can look forward to are sci-fi Dark Souls clone The Surge and multiplayer survival game Conan Exiles. If...
News God of War Leads BAFTA Games Awards 2019 Nominations
God of Awards?
The BAFTA Games Awards is about to get into full swing, and it's just released its list of nominees. As has become somewhat of a trend, it's Santa Monica Studio's God of War at the front of the pack with a total of 10 nominations. The Performer category is where the game excels, with four nominations out of six, but it's also in the...
News March 2019's PS Plus Games Available to Download Now on PS4
Witness these
This might be the first month without fresh PlayStation 3 or Vita games included in the PS Plus lineup, but the duo of PS4 titles we're getting in March is undeniably brilliant. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is sure to excite those with fond memories of the revolutionary shooter, while The Witness is a truly exceptional...
News God of War Cleans Up at DICE Awards 2019 with Nine Wins
Platinum trophy
Santa Monica Studio's incredible Norse adventure God of War has done the business at this year's DICE Awards. Last month, the game was nominated for 12 awards, and after the recent ceremony, the PS4 exclusive stomps home carrying nine of them. Among others, it won in Game Design, Art Direction, Story, and Game of the Year. Indie...
Feature Push Square Readers' Top 10 Most Anticipated PS4 Games of 2019
As voted by you
Here we are again with another community-voted top 10, only this time, we're not looking back on the year that was, as we did with our readers' Game of the Year vote. Instead, we're looking ahead to the next 12 months, and so earlier this week, we asked you lot to vote for your most anticipated games of 2019. Below, you'll find the...
News PS4 Exclusives Lead the Charge in DICE Awards 2019 Nominations
God of War out in front
It's been said multiple times, but 2018 was a bumper year for PS4, and several exclusive titles helped push the platform with record-breaking sales and universal acclaim. This looks to be reflected at this year's DICE Awards, as the nominees have recently been announced, and Sony's biggest titles appear in a huge number of...
