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Review Life Is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 1: Awake (PS4)
The Price is right
Despite us never meeting her, Rachel Amber played an enormous role in the inaugural season of DONTNOD’s teen thriller Life Is Strange. Very much the princess of Arcadia Bay, the original five episodes cast her as the coolest girl in school, and while protagonist Max Caulfield was only ever able to meet her vicariously in the...
News Lost Sphear Gameplay Trailer Is All About Turn Based Battles and Mech Suits
Lost and found
Square Enix has released a new gameplay trailer for upcoming Japanese role-playing title Lost Sphear. Crafted by the studio behind I Am Setsuna, the similarities are clear to see, but you can expect an improved turn based combat system and mech suits that your party can clamber into and pilot. All told, we think it's looking...
News Final Fantasy XV Gets Its Bestiary, Assassin's Creed Advert
Need for Creed
Final Fantasy XV has been updated to v1.15, adding in its Bestiary and Chapter Select features. The patch also incorporates the recently announced Assassin’s Festival – high quality non-promotional content that is absolutely
News First PS4 Pro and Xbox One X Comparison Fares Unfavourably
But may not be representative of all face-offs moving forwards
It’s time to whip out your framerate tickers and your favourite image zooming tool: the Xbox One X is around the corner and that means the industry at large is getting ready to split hairs. To be fair, this first comparison featuring Rise of the Tomb Raider puts in an impressive...
News Classic RPG Secret of Mana Is Being Remade on PS4, Vita, Launches Early Next Year
Has a bunch of new features
Well this is certainly a nice surprise to wake up to. Square Enix has announced that a 3D remake of classic role-playing title Secret of Mana is coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita early next year. According to the developer, the game will "faithfully adapt the beloved story and top-down gameplay while adopting...
Gamescom 2017 And You Thought Final Fantasy XV Couldn't Get Any Stupider
Assassin's Creed crossover is coming
What the hell is this? We get stick for saying Final Fantasy XV is beyond dumb with its weird service-like downloadable content model, but you can't possibly say that this isn't downright bizarre. The game's partnering with Assassin's Creed to bring us the Assassin's Creed Festival. We're being deadly...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy XV Probably Won't Get a Sequel
Director says updates and DLC are priorities
If you've been holding out hope for a direct sequel to Final Fantasy XV, then you may want to temper your expectations. In an interview with Polygon, director Hajima Tabata says that any kind of follow-up is unlikely, as the development team is more focused on improving and expanding upon the...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy Fishing Sim Monster of the Deep Bites 21st November
Hook, line, and SOLDIER
Final Fantasy fishing spin-off Monster of the Deep will take the bait on 21st November on the PlayStation 4, it’s been announced. You’ll be able to lure in a pre-order for the PlayStation VR powered angling experience soon, with publisher Square Enix handing out dynamic themes and in-game outfits for anyone who registers...
Gamescom 2017 Final Fantasy XV Gets Chapter Select and Bestiary in August PS4 Update
It never ends
Another Final Fantasy XV update is upon us, this time bringing a couple of handy additions to the game. First up, it's getting a chapter select option, which means that you'll be able to replay your favourite parts of the release without having to play through the entire adventure again. On top of that, the August update will add a...
Gamescom 2017 Remember Forgotton Anne with PS4 Story Trailer
Anne, are you okay?
Forgotton Anne, the puzzle platformer with budget anime art, has received a new story trailer – and we’ve kindly embedded it above. Due out on the PlayStation 4 later this year, the game sees you assume the role of the titular heroine, as she embarks on a mission to squash a rebellion in the Forgotton Realm which...
Gamescom 2017 Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Finds a New BFF in Launch Trailer
Girls just wanna have fun
It’s not long until we learn about the nature of Chloe Price and Rachel Amber’s relationship in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, and Square Enix has released a launch trailer in conjunction with Gamescom 2017 that sets the scene. The first episode in this mini-series is scheduled to get underway on 31st August – and...
Gamescom 2017 Fear Effect Reinvented Brings a PlayStation Classic to PS4
Putting the ass in assassin
You didn’t expect this, did you? Fear Effect Reinvented, a remake of the PSone action adventure, is coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2018. Many of you will remember the original 32-bit release being one of the first to employ cel-shaded visuals – plus it had that sequel with the, er, questionable marketing campaign...
News Life Is Strange: Before The Storm's Platinum Trophy Requires the Deluxe Edition (Updated)
Square Enix responds
Life Is Strange: Before The Storm's Trophies just went live over on PSN Profiles, and we've noticed something that could be deemed a little unfair. The final Trophy on the list is a Gold one that is achieved by completing the episode called Farewell. This bonus episode is exclusive to the Deluxe Edition of the game, and...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Carves Up a Release Date
In North America, anyway
Dissida Final Fantasy NT has been issued a couple of release dates; one for Japan, and one for North America, although we imagine that a European date can't be far behind. The role-playing-brawler hybrid will launch on the 11th January 2018 in Japan, and on the 30th January 2018 in North America. Yeah,...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Sales are 'Stronger' Than 3DS, Says Square Enix
Home console is where the heart is
Given the popularity of portable systems in Japan, we fully expected the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age to top the PlayStation 4 edition by some distance when it launched a few weeks ago, but things didn't really work out like that. The game still performed best on Nintendo's...
Review Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto (PS4)
Bullet hell
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto is the second downloadable character episode for Square Enix's action role-playing release. Filling in yet another gaping hole in the main game's story, the two-or-so-hour journey plops you in the snow-filled shoes of Prompto as he attempts to reunite with Noctis and the boys after ending up in a...
News Daughter's Life Is Strange Soundtrack Seems to Be on Point
Get your first taste now
British folk rock band Daughter has composed Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’s soundtrack – and if you haven’t heard of them, just ask your hipster mate. The soundtrack obviously played a huge part in the success of the original series, so we doubt Daughter’s selection for the project was taken lightly. The band...
News Tidus' Badass Drunk of a Dad Added to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Jecht a load of this
Square Enix has revealed that Jecht is being added to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's playable character roster. The grizzled old git first appeared in Final Fantasy X, where he played a meaningful role in the game's overarching story. You can catch his debut gameplay trailer above, which features that rocking track from...
News Classic Dragon Quest Games Coming to PS4 in Japan
Dragon warrior
You can already play the original Dragon Quest for free on the PlayStation 4 by beating Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age and casting a spell to redeem it. However, publisher Square Enix will be bringing all three original entries to Sony’s new-gen console this August in Japan – and you’ll be able to purchase them...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Craftily Revealed for PS4
Block buster
We loved the original Dragon Quest Builders here at Push Square, so we’re excited to see a shock sequel announcement. At the Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo overnight, Square Enix revealed the next instalment in its Minecraft-inspired build-‘em-up for the PlayStation 4, which will boast all-new features like aquatic...
News Dragon Quest XI Is a Stunning RPG on PS4 and PS4 Pro
Performance is spot on, too
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has to be one of the best looking role-playing titles on the PlayStation 4. Combining Akira Toriyama's timeless art style with the graphical prowess that the Unreal Engine 4 brings to the table, we could sit and watch Japanese streams of the game all day long. If you...
News Fist-Bump Step-Douche in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Gameplay
Shaka brah
A big embargo has lifted on Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, meaning that you now need to make a moral decision of your own: do you watch it and potentially spoil some surprises or treat yourself ahead of the title’s 31st August launch? We skimmed through the video and caught a fist-bump bit – it’s nice to know new developer Deck...
News Download the Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Beta on PS4 Before Testing Begins Tomorrow
Be prepared
Taking part in the closed beta for Final Fantasy XV's multiplayer expansion, are you? Then you'll want to make sure the beta is downloaded and ready to rock by hitting up the PlayStation Store. Weighing in at just over 13GB, you can nab the beta right now -- just make sure that you search for it, as we couldn't find it on the store page...
News Japanese Players Get a Free Dragon Quest Game After Beating Dragon Quest XI
Congrats
Well this is pretty cool. According to several Japanese gaming blogs and sites, those who reach the true ending of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age -- which released just a couple of days ago in Japan -- are presented with a code that allows them to download the very first Dragon Quest game from the PlayStation Store free of...
News Sony Confirms Dragon Quest XI Will Come to PS4 in the West
Echoes of an elusive age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was confirmed for Western release last week without any platforms attached, but now Sony has uploaded the localisation’s announcement trailer confirming that it will launch on the PlayStation 4 on these shores. It’s hardly a surprise given the system’s install base, but it’s...
News Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Officially Announced for the West
Coming in five languages
Yuji Horii, designer of the Dragon Quest series, has officially announced that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be localised for Western audiences. In a new video, the veteran developer announces that the game will be translated into five languages, including English. This comes off the back of a PR leak from...
News Sony Japan Reminds People That Dragon Quest XI Isn't Just Portable on 3DS
Remote play footage shown
Dragon Quest XI is in a bit of a strange situation. The game launches in Japan tomorrow on both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo 3DS, but Sony has obviously been marketing the title as if the handheld version doesn't exist. This is expected of course -- the PlayStation maker isn't going to go and advertise a rival's...
News Lost Sphear Looks Like Another Nicely Crafted JRPG in 15 Mins of PS4 Gameplay
Lost and found
I Am Setsuna may not have set the genre alight when it launched last year, but its decision to stick with a very traditional Japanese role-playing style made it an enjoyable reminder that the formula still works. Developer Tokyo RPG Factory is now hard at work on its next project, Lost Sphear, and Polygon's captured 15 minutes of...
A hankering for Scorpio
Republished on Wednesday, 26th July 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August 2017's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Just Cause 3 can be best described as a catalyst for fun. The huge array of tools at your disposal, the sheer size of the...
News Final Fantasy XV's Multiplayer Expansion Detailed, and It Sounds Ambitious
Beta begins next month
Final Fantasy XV is a mental game -- we've know that for a while. Square Enix has been adding to it bit by bit since it launched last year, and things are about to get even weirder once this multiplayer expansion finally hits. The game's official Japanese site now has details on what the multiplayer mode actually is...
News Lost Sphear Brings More Turn Based JRPG Action to PS4 in Early 2018
Digital pre-orders go live today
Lost Sphear, Tokyo RPG Factory's follow-up to 2016's I Am Setsuna, will release on PlayStation 4 on 23rd January 2018. The game gives you control of Kanata, who along with his friends, sets out on adventure to save the world from a mystical force known as Lost. Over on the PlayStation Blog, you can learn about two...
News They're Using Awful Final Fantasy XIII Characters to Sell Cars Now
Snow joke
A number of Final Fantasy characters have tried their hand at advertising in the past. Most notably, Final Fantasy XIII's Lightning, in all of her immensely boring glory, was once brought in to help sell designer handbags. And now, equally dreadful Final Fantasy XIII hero Snow is busy shifting Nissan cars in a brand new clip. It's all a...
News Get Reacquainted with Chloe in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Behind the Scenes
There's a Price to pay
This behind-the-scenes Life Is Strange: Before the Storm trailer seems tailor-made to reassure fans that voice actor Ashly Burch is involved. The star of the first game will not be lending her larynx to the character of Chloe in the prequel due to an on-going strike, but she has been involved as a consultant on the project...
News Dragon Quest XI's Gorgeous Opening Cinematic Sets Up a Charming Story
A hero reborn
We've heard the 'chosen hero' storyline a million times before, but Dragon Quest's seemingly infinite charm allows it to embrace cliches quite unlike any other series. Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time appears to be no different, as the title's lovingly crafted opening cinematic shows the game's protagonist as a...
News Sign Up for the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Closed Beta
Now's the time
Want a little crossover Final Fantasy arcade action in your life? You may not have to wait too long if you sign up for the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT closed beta, which was announced overnight at EVO 2017 and is set to roll out at some point this summer. Those of you in the Americas can register your interest in the online server...
News Kingdom Hearts III Releasing 2018, Toy Story World Debuted
Will it?
Square Enix has announced at the D23 Games Showcase that Kingdom Hearts III will release next year in 2018. Alongside that, a new world was shown off which comes in the form of Toy Story. You can watch the footage above. The trailer gives us an extensive look at Andy's room, outside of it, and a meeting with Woody and Buzz Lightyear. So,...
Poll Are You Enjoying Final Fantasy XII on PS4?
An old flame
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has been out for a few days now on PlayStation 4, so we thought we'd give you lot an opportunity to share your thoughts. Looking back through the series' history, there's no doubt that XII is one of its most divisive entries. Some adore it and the complexity that it brings to the table while others...
News Final Fantasy XV's Free Power Ranger Suits Make You Invincible for 30 Minutes
They're launching this month
Final Fantasy XV is a really weird game, isn't it? Square Enix has been adding to the role-playing title for months now, implementing relatively minor bits of downloadable content here and there - and just about everything that's been added has had us scratching our heads. Next on the agenda is a set of suits that...
Guide Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Jobs - The Job System and Choosing Jobs
Deciding the best jobs for your party
All right, let's not beat around the bush: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is a huge, complex game that doesn't really give you much guidance - especially when it comes to the Job system. As such, we've put together this hopefully handy guide that should help you build an effective team of adventurers. Get...
Review Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4)
Absolute bangaa
Final Fantasy XII has aged very well indeed – and that's not something you can say about a lot of role-playing games that launched over ten years ago. Following on from the admirable remastered collection that is Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster, Square Enix has seen fit to rework one of the most divisive mainline Final Fantasy...
News Here's Some More Lovely Looking Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gameplay
Prime slime
With Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time due to launch at the end of the month in its native Japan, Square Enix is keen on getting some gameplay footage out to the public. A recent livestream showed a little more of the role-playing title in action, guiding us through a lush location full of monsters. The...
News Square Enix Is Livestreaming Moogle Rabbits to Promote Final Fantasy XII on PS4
Just so you know
We're not really sure where to start with this one. Square Enix has told us that it's doing a livestream leading up to the launch of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, but it's certainly not your usual gameplay teaser stream or anything like that. Instead, the publisher will be presenting viewers with live rabbits cosplaying as...
News PR Company Confirms Dragon Quest XI Is Heading West on PS4
Oh, cool
It comes as no surprise, but it's still newsworthy: Dragon Quest XI is going to be released here in the West. The confirmation doesn't come from Square Enix itself, but rather a Dutch public relations company. Said company told Dutch site Gamer.nl that it's handling the role-playing game's Western PR, which obviously means that the...
Hands On Final Fantasy XII on PS4 Is a Strong Reminder of How Great the Series Used to Be
Sky high
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an eye-opener. Playing it 11 years after its original PlayStation 2 release has made us realise just how ahead of its time the game was back in 2006. Unlike Final Fantasy X - which also received the remaster treatment not too long ago on PlayStation 3, Vita, and PlayStation 4 - XII, for the most...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis Gets a Teaser Trailer
Coming December
A trailer has been released for the final piece of story content from Final Fantasy XV's season pass, Episode Ignis. The trailer can be viewed upon the completion of Episode Prompto, which releases tomorrow, and it confirms a December release for the last bit of single player content. What do you think to the trailer? Invent a new...
News PlayStation VR Fishing Game Monster of the Deep Looks Like the Catch of the Day
Reel nice
Monster of the Deep was rightfully the butt of many an E3 2017 joke, but the Final Fantasy XV-based fishing spin-off actually looks like good fun in this gameplay demo. The clip shows how you use the PlayStation Move controllers to cast your line and reel in carp, but a leisurely session spent by the side of the lake ends in battle against...
News Final Fantasy XV Goes Off-Road with 8.65GB Patch
Rally XV
Final Fantasy XV’s long-awaited [Guffaw – Ed] off-road Regalia patch is out now on the PlayStation 4, weighing in at a whopping 8.65GB in size. The patch also, of course, prepares the game for the Episode Prompto expansion, which is scheduled to do its best James Bond impression later this week. The full patch notes are below. Final...
News First Hitman Level Spills Some Blood for Free on PS4
You can download it now
In case you didn't know, that episodic Hitman game is supposed to be very good indeed, and now, you can play the whole of the first level for free on PlayStation 4. A single level may not sound like much, but you have to remember that Hitman is all about experimentation. Each and every stage is full of options and various...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto Looks a Lot More Creative than Episode Gladio
It's got jet skis
Wow, Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto looks... different. Incorporating third person shooting with, er, jet skis, this additional tale seems to be aiming for some gameplay variation. At the very least, it looks more interesting than Episode Gladiolus - the previous slice of downloadable content that was essentially a linear...
News Lara Croft's Latest Game Shadow of the Tomb Raider Seemingly Leaked
Off to Egypt?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was already spotted on a Canadian subway, and we’ve since learned that it’s almost certainly in production at Eidos Montreal, while series developer Crystal Dynamics turns its attention to The Avengers. And now a website seems to have leaked the first concept art and assets from the tit
