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Guide What Time Does Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV Start?
Don't miss out on the big release date event
When we stop and think about it, it almost seems like a dream. When we turn up at the Push Square office tomorrow, Final Fantasy XV will have an actual release date. Can you believe that? After ten years of waiting, Square Enix is finally ready to tell us when we can expect to get our hands on the action...
Guide How to Deal with Dark Souls III's Japanese Text
Importing the accursed
You want to play Dark Souls III, we want to play Dark Souls III – everyone wants to play friggin' Dark Souls III. Unfortunately, publisher Bandai Namco has forgotten that we live in an age of the Internet, and has decided to release the game in Japan – weeks ahead of its Western launch. What a bloody ball ache that is, eh?...
Guide How to Pre-Order PlayStation VR in USA and Canada
Make sure you secure Sony's add-on
PlayStation VR pre-orders will go live in North America tomorrow, and are likely to be snapped up swiftly. Despite its steep price tag, the PlayStation 4 peripheral has been performing very well in Europe since last week, topping the Amazon UK sales charts and receiving lots of attention on the high street as well...
Guide Will Sony's PlayStation VR Press Event at GDC 2016 Be Livestreamed?
Plus, what time does it start and what should you expect?
Sony's holding a PlayStation VR press event in San Francisco today – though you may be forgiven for not being in the know. Unlike the platform holder's usual presentations, this one actually leaked via IGN. But will the event get a livestream? What time should you be keeping an eye out for...
Guide The Division PS4 - Skills, Talents, Stats, and Perks Explained
Understand the shooter's many systems
Getting to grips with The Division takes more mental fortitude than a medical professional performing brain surgery. For all of the advantages so very obviously present in Ubisoft's post-pandemic role-playing release, the early hours of the game can be mind numbing, as developer Massive unloads intel like it's...
Guide Mastering the Basics in Street Fighter V on PS4
Follow your fist
Street Fighter V is finally here, and we think that the game's easier to learn than ever. This is great news for those who've always wanted to leap into the genre, but it can still be daunting, and sometimes, asking for advice – even with the best will in the world – can simply make things more confusing. The best fighting...
Guide Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Hints and Tips for a Future Hokage
Common sensei
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 isn't your traditional fighting game, but that fact in itself means that there are plenty of nuances to discover and master on your way to becoming an unstoppable shinobi. With this hopefully handy hints and tips guide, we're aiming to give anyone new to the series a head start, while perhaps...
Guide When Does The Division Beta Begin on PS4?
How can you get access? How big is the file?
Ubisoft, you sly dogs. At first we thought that all of the snow in New York City was a freak natural occurrence, but now we've realised that it was just viral marketing for Tom Clancy's The Division, which is set to receive its inaugural public beta this week. Of course, you may be wondering how to get...
Guide What Time Does Sony's CES 2016 Press Conference Start?
Hirai we go
Consumer electronics! You like phones, televisions, and those dumb gizmos that regularly put Sony in the red, right? Boy, do we have a treat for you, then – as the Japanese giant will be holding its annual CES 2016 press conference in Las Vegas this evening. While this event is usually reserved for the Japanese giant's other...
Guide How to Check if the PSN's Offline This Christmas
Down but not out
Look, we hope as much as you do that the PlayStation Network makes it through Christmas intact, but we have to face facts – there's a strong chance of turbulence over the next few days. Sony's been really good this year at both keeping its servers online and ensuring that – when the worst happens – it responds quickly, so...
Guide Must Have PlayStation Holiday Gifts for the Players - UK Edition
The best bundles, games, and stocking stuffers
'Tis the season to mute the radio and grumble about your neighbours' garish garden lights – but Christmas doesn't have to be all bah humbugs. Y'see, the Ghost of Christmas Present is here to show you some of the awesome PlayStation gifts that are available around the web right now. We've got...
Guide What Time Is Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference?
Set your alarms
The last big press conference of the year is prompting mild jubilation here at Push Square Towers, as it means that we can finally get a bit of rest before things start all over again with CES 2016 in January. Groan. Anyway, PlayStation Experience is cool because it's way more casual than other events – SCEA boss Shawn Layden even...
Guide UK Cyber Monday 2015 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Low prices for the Limeys
There's no doubt that Black Friday 2015 was a bit of a damp squib here in the UK. After last year's fist fights, retailers decided to spread the deals out over the course of seven days, and while there were some good offers to be found, it never really got especially insane, did it? Fortunately, there's still
Guide USA Cyber Monday 2015 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
This is for the savers
Black Friday 2015 may be an unpleasant memory filed away in your brain bank, but the offers aren't stopping just yet. Cyber Monday 2015 is here to make your day a little more manic, but we've rounded up all of the hottest deals from around the United States so that you can Add to Basket without any of the h
Guide UK Black Friday 2015 Deals - Every PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita Sale
Lightning deals for limeys
So, here's the deal: our Black Friday 2015 guide got so big that we, er, exceeded the character limit imposed by our system. This is a blessing in disguise, though, because we've decided to break the UK's various PlayStation doorbusters away from the American ones. Seeing as the sales are so much better across the...
Guide How to Beat Bloodborne: The Old Hunters' Bosses
A hunter's nightmare
Bloodborne is back with The Old Hunters, a brutal but brilliant slice of post-release content that not only massively expands upon the release's arsenal but also includes new environments and, of course, boss battles. Following on from our coverage earlier in the year we've decided to put together a guide for all five of the big...
Guide Quick Tips for Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Multiplayer Mode
Go on a win streak
Call of Duty's multiplayer has long been the main attraction for the series, and that's no different with its brand new instalment, Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Given the sheer popularity of the component, we've taken a few minutes out of our busy gaming schedule to put together some quick tips to help you to overcome your...
Guide What Time Is Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference?
When to tune in for all the PS4 reveals
Yay, it's PlayStation press conference time. It may sound sad, but we were really put out by Sony's limited presence at Gamescom earlier in the year. Not only was the platform holder's decision to not hold a media briefing in Cologne bad for our traffic ticker, but it also felt like the whole event had a...
Guide Eight London Liberating Tips for Assassin's Creed Syndicate on PS4
Don't be a Rookie
Assassin's Creed Syndicate may be more of the same, but it's a dignified step forward from the flaky Assassin's Creed Unity. A traditional English Frye up with an extra helping of tower climbing, this open world outing sees you stealing back Victorian London from the grips of moustachioed mad man, Crawford Starrick. While many of...
Guide How to Follow Developers on PS4
Keeping close
One of the new features added as part of PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.10 is the ability to follow developers and high-profile PlayStation employees. For a while now, these high-fliers have been represented on the system by a tick next to their name – but now you can follow them so that all of their activities will show up in your...
Guide Tales of Zestiria Tips for First-Time Shepherds
Embrace the responsibility of the Shepherd
Being the Shepherd is a tough job, but someone has to do it. Sorey's journey isn't an easy one, even if he is surrounded by powerful elemental beings, so we've cobbled together a few choice hints and tips for those of you that are just getting started. Tales of Zestiria isn't the toughest of games, but it...
Guide How to Get Goo-d at Dragon Quest Heroes on PS4
You can goo it
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below isn't the most difficult game in the world – it's actually pretty accessible – but there are a few intricacies that you'll want to master if you're gunning for 100 per cent completion. As such, we've gone ahead and scribbled down a handful of useful hints and tips for...
Guide When Will the Star Wars Battlefront Beta Be Available on PS4?
The final countdown
Today is the day that the Star Wars Battlefront beta begins, young Padawans – but what time exactly will it hit the PlayStation Store? Well, details are always subject to change, but judging by the title's Twitter account, it looks like EA Games has a rough idea of when the server stress test will be available on the...
Guide How to Upload Share Videos to Twitter on PS4
Special moments
We'd argue that uploading screenshots to Twitter has been one of the major draws of the share button, so we're confident that video clips are going to get some real mileage, too. Firmware update v3.00 will allow you to upload ten second clips to the social network site, and here's how you can get your footage online. 1. Capture some...
Guide How to Save PS4 Share Screenshots in PNG Format
Less lossy
Few could argue that the share button has become one of the most important additions to this generation. While external hardware has always unlocked the ability to save screenshots and capture video, the functionality just works on the PlayStation 4. However, the emphasis on JPEGs has resulted in images looking lossy and less defined...
Guide How to Turn Off Automatic Trophy Screenshots on the PS4
Platinum unlocked
Sony's long tradition of incorporating interesting but flawed firmware features continued recently with the addition of automatic Trophy screenshots. This seemed like a great idea, allowing you to commit key moments to history without even needing to think about it. However, it quickly frustrated many when they realised that their...
Guide What Time Does Destiny: The Taken King Go Live on PS4 and PS3?
Patience and time
There's been a lot of confusion over when Destiny's latest expansion, The Taken King, goes live. Being an online-only release, it's no surprise that Bungie is working to make sure that everything clicks without issue, and with that in mind, it'll be launching the add-on at a specified worldwide time. In other words, don't expect to...
Guide Metal Gear Solid V Buddies and How to Get the Best Out of Them
Comrades in arms
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain features very fun and flexible mission design. From fully customisable loadouts to the fact that you can tackle almost any operation exactly as you see fit, you're always given countless options when it comes to fulfilling your objectives. One of the game's most interesting additions to the...
Guide Where to Find All of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's Music Cassette Tapes
Locations that will make your Walkman sing
Let it be known that there is only one universal truth on this earth, and that is that cassette tapes suck. Unfortunately for Big Boss he hasn't got much of a choice, as CDs and iPods don't exist in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. While collectibles can be a pile of crud in other games, the tapes...
Guide Sneaking to Success in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on PS4
Hints and tips for Big Boss beginners
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an extraordinary game. Hideo Kojima may be bowing out with the brand's big fifth instalment, but his swansong is a real masterwork: a compelling tapestry of an entire career's worth of refinement, condensed into a tropical open world. Of course, with any title as expansive...
Guide How to Get S-Ranks in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on PS4
Quick tips on stealth sequel's scoring system
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is designed to be played how you want to, which means that both covert operations and all-out combat are viable strategies. However, if you want to get the best ranks in the game – which grant you crucial GMP currency bonuses – then you'll need to be aware of the...
Guide What Time Are the EA, Final Fantasy XV, and Call of Duty Gamescom 2015 Streams?
Live and kicking
Over the years, we've gotten used to Gamescom being one of the biggest weeks in the gaming calendar for PlayStation. That's not entirely true in 2015, though, as Sony has opted to forgo its annual press conference at the German show in favour of Paris Games Week a little later in the year. The decision seemed sound at the time, with
Guide How to Play Like a Pro in PS4's Rocket League
Scoring big in Psyonix's superb soccer adaptation
Rocket League, the vehicular footy favourite from Psyonix, is a pretty straightforward game to pick up and play – but there's an added layer of depth that makes it incredibly competitive. While you'll be able to get to grips with the basics in minutes, it'll take practice if you want to get...
Guide What Is The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Exactly?
It's not Skyrim 2, if that's what you're asking
Right, it's time that we attempted to clear up this mess once and for all. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited launched on the PlayStation 4 last month, but despite the fact that the game's been out for a reasonable amount of time, we still get asked the same old questions on a regular basis -...
Guide How to Solve Every Riddle in Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4
Answers to E. Nigma's cunning conundrums
Riddle us this: how do you solve every riddle in Batman: Arkham Knight on the PlayStation 4? Gotham City's most putridly dressed puzzler is back in Rocksteady Studios' latest open world adventure, and he's brought a whole slew of conundrums with him to tax your grey matter. Fortunately, you won't need to flex...
Guide Getting the Most Out of DriveClub: PS Plus Edition
Tips for taking off your training wheels
Over two years after it was originally promised, DriveClub: PS Plus Edition is finally on the starting grid, waiting for you to give it a spin. The watered down racer comes with all of the features and functionality from the main game for free, but is limited to just 15 cars and 13 tracks from the Indian...
Guide How to View Photos, Play Music, and Watch Videos with PS4 Media Player
Use your home network or USB drive to access all of your entertainment
Sony put a big emphasis on games when it launched the PlayStation 4, and its laser focused marketing won the hearts and minds of gamers. But as its new PlayStation Vue commercial so astutely illustrates, just because games are the focus of the format, doesn't mean that owners...
Guide What Time Are Sony, Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft, and Square Enix's E3 2015 Press Conferences?
The time is now
The busiest event in gaming is upon us, and this year, it's arguably busier than ever. When it comes to all things PlayStation, there are five different press conferences to watch out for at E3 2015 – that's two more than usual, for those of you out of the loop. Newcomers Bethesda and Square Enix both have their own pressers this...
Guide How to Make Easy Money in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS4 Post Patch 1.04
Where to sell your wares
He, er, no longer sells sea shells from his Novigrad store. But that's okay, because we've found another little nifty trick that will enable you to maximise your profits in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the PlayStation 4. While this one takes a little longer than the previous exploit, it guarantees you a tidy profit, which...
Guide How to Make Unlimited Money in The Witcher 3 on PS4
Cash back
Money makes the world go round – and that's true even if you're a badass Witcher such as our white haired friend, Geralt. You're going to need copious amounts of cash if you intend to get by in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the PlayStation 4 – especially if you've decided to, ahem, "test" yourself on the upper difficulty tiers. Of...
Guide How to Perform Every Fighter's Fatality in Mortal Kombat X on PS4
Finish them
Mortal Kombat X is a slick fighter for sure – but let's be honest here, the fatalities are the real draw. With many of these murderous moves locked in the Krypt, you may be missing a few finishers in your game's combinations list. Fortunately, we've teamed up with Push Square reader Melucine to bring you a complete rundown of every...
Round Up Our Ultimate Guide to Beating Bloodborne on PS4
Hunter's handbook
From Software's first PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne is exceptional – we should know, we've spent the past couple of weeks exploring every nook and cranny of its gothic nightmare realm Yharnam in order to bring you a series of guides. From picking the perfect starting weapon to beating all of the bosses, we've assembled a...
Guide How to Defeat Bloodborne's Final Bosses
End the hunt
A wonderful, chilling adventure gets an exhilarating conclusion. Bloodborne has the potential for two final boss fights, depending on your player choices and how many Umbilical Cord items you've consumed up until this point. Head back to the Hunter's Dream, enter the newly unlocked field of flowers, and chat with our good friend Gehrman...
Guide How to Murder Martyr Logarius in Bloodborne on PS4
Death from Above
Martyr Logarius seems like somewhat of an insurmountable wall at first, with explosive magical assaults, incredible speed of movement around the arena, and vicious scythe swipes to complement his arsenal. Luckily, the boss of Bloodborne's Cainhurst Castle has some gaping weaknesses for any attentive hunter to exploit, making this...
Guide How to Kill Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos in Bloodborne on PS4
Go back to Space
You took down the Celestial Emissary with no issue, right? The Choir is a joke area, you say? Well, time for some real fun. Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos packs a real challenge and the type of fight that recent zones in Bloodborne have been screaming for. Breaking the window after the previous boss and following the route will...
Guide How to End Mergo's Wet Nurse in Bloodborne on PS4
Baby go bye-bye
A short while after dispatching the previous boss, Micolash, you'll stumble upon the true final challenge in the Nightmare of Mensis, Mergo's Wet Nurse. This can be one rough fight, as the Wet Nurse is both fast and powerful. Completing this stage will move things on to Bloodborne's final act, so be aware that the end is now well and...
Guide How to Kill Micolash, Host of the Nightmare in Bloodborne on PS4
Time to Awaken
Micolash, Host of the Nightmare in Bloodborne is a funny chap with a funny hat, and his fight follows as such. Rather than a traditional brawl, or even a slightly less traditional game of hide and seek, this battle will be a chase for the most part, with bits of easy combat splashed in between. This shouldn't be any real kind of...
Guide Finding Your Feet in the Brutal World of Dark Souls II
Planning on spending your holiday in Drangleic? Allow us to help
Republished on Tuesday, 31st March 2015: We're bringing this guide back out of the archives to celebrate the release of Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin on the PlayStation 4. The original text pertaining to the PlayStation 3 release follows. Originally published on Friday, 14th...
Guide How to Create Spotify Playlists for PS4
Make a mixtape
Aside from offering an extensive catalogue, the feature that really turned Spotify into a household name is its playlists functionality. Man has been making mixtapes since cassettes were considered a good invention, and fashioning that very same idea for the Web 2.0 generation is what put the streaming service on the map...
Guide How to Stream Spotify Music While You're Playing PS4 Games
Background music
After a particularly painful wait, the Spotify application has put in a surprise appearance on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 today. One of its niftiest features on Sony's next-gen hardware, however, is its ability to enable audio playback – while you're playing games. Most games manually adjust to this feature – with the...
