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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 441
Variety pack
Gamescom perhaps wasn't the barnstormer we all hoped it would be this week — in fact, we got news of a PS5 price increase instead. Thank heavens it's the weekend, eh? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I can't stop playing SD Gundam Battle Alliance. The last Gundam game I enjoyed this much — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn — released...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 440
Oh so quiet
It's been desperately quiet in the games industry this week, as everyone jets off on holiday before Gamescom. But behind-the-scenes, geez, we've been busy. Time for some video games, then, eh? Aaron Bayne, Video Editor: Rollerdrome has got me by the skates. After getting through all the challenges on the basic campaign, I'm going to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 439
It's spicy outside
How are we all enjoying the second heat wave of the year, then? Are we all suitably warm enough? We'll be closing the curtains and cosying up with a Cornetto and some video games. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: There are lots of games I'd like to play at the moment, but this weekend I think I want to take Rumbleverse for a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 438
Quinntessential
Anyone else feel like this week has lasted an eternity? It's been a particularly slow and tedious seven days for the video game industry, with the sector in a bit of a summer slumber right now. Still, Gamescom is right around the corner, so there's lots to look forward to later in the month. Sammy Barker, Editor: You know, I'm...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 437
The big one
Wow! This could very well be the biggest WAYP in quite some time! We've been having some email hiccups here at Push Square Towers y'see, but all seems to be resolved and now everyone's getting involved! Sammy Barker, Editor: To be honest, it's going to be a lot more MultiVersus for me. I love this game, although I am now eagerly...
Talking Point What PS Plus Essential Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want in August 2022?
When will PS Plus Essential for August 2022 be announced?
What are the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games be announced? We're now in a new era for Sony's subscription service, with two updates every month. For the vast majority of readers, though, PS Plus Essential will be the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 436
Into the MultiVersus
How did we like the recent heat wave, then? Crikey that was a scorcher, wasn't it? Let's all recover with iced tea and video games, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: MultiVersus. That is all. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'm playing through two games at the moment: Stray and Triangle Strategy. The former is lovely and the latter is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 435
Game heroes
Right, then, this is the one. The scorcher! The big heatwave that the media won't shut up about. There's never been a better time to stay in doors and play video games. In fact, it's actually good for your health to do so! Sammy Barker, Editor: Oh no! I made the mistake of diving back into FIFA 22 after a few months away and I'm hooked...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 434
Grass season
Who’s going to win Wimbledon this weekend, then? This author’s money is on Novak Djokovic (safe bet, sure) and Elena Rybakina, but it should be fun either way. Of course, if you’re not into tennis, then at least you’ll have lots of sunshine to look forward to – a heatwave awaits, apparently. Sammy Barker, Editor: I have...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 433
One more time
We made it to July, everyone. All the Not-E3 nonsense has passed, Stranger Things 4 has wrapped up, and we're one step closer to playing God of War Ragnarok later this year. Well, maybe. Hopefully. Until then, there's plenty of other gaming to do. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I regret to inform everyone that I've started playing...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want This Month? (July 2022)
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 in July 2022? When will All PS Plus Games for July 2022 be announced? We're in a brave new era for Sony's subscription service now, with all three tiers — PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 432
Feelin' hot
We've spent all year whining about the weather, and now it's officially too hot. Fortunately, rain is forecast for the weekend, so it's sure to cool down quick. Yours truly may just go and lie on the pavement, and let the cool water wash over. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I've been itching for some turn based Japanese RPG action, so...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 431
Super sonic
Well, that was the end of E3 week, then! To be honest, it’s not the end of the gaming excitement, however. The cool thing about publishers shifting their press conference schedules out of a single week is that we have so much more to look forward to over the coming months. And, let’s be honest, there’s a ton to play, too! Sammy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 430
A big weekend
We’re in the thick of the summer showcase season, so it’s been non-stop news all week. To be honest, this author feels like it should be Wednesday or something – it’s actually Saturday now! Holy passage of time, Batman! Of course, there’s no Sony showcase this weekend – boo-hoo – but there are still lots of video games to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 429
Origins story
An exciting end to the week brought us arguably the best State of Play of all time, refreshing our enthusiasm for the summer showcase schedule. But while there's lots to look forward to in the future, there are games to be played right now. Here's what's on our agenda. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm meandering between a number of...
Talking Point State of Play Predictions - What Do You Expect?
Place your bets
Sony will host an anticipated State of Play livestream this week, but it’s important to stress upfront what it’s not. This is not a summer showcase to be compared with an E3 press conference or even a major Nintendo Direct. Despite the similarities in format, we’ve seen enough State of Play presentations now to know that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 428
No one mention the European cup
We've got a bumper WAYP in store for you this week, folks — potentially one of the biggest editions in quite some time. With the very real prospect of Liverpool winning the Champions League, this author will be avoiding all living civilisation for the next 48 hours. Unless, of course, Karim Benzema can repeat his...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in June 2022 Do You Want?
When will June 2022's PS Plus update be announced?
What are the June 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the June 2022 PS Plus games be announced? The rollout phase for PS Plus' revamp is imminent, and is actually already available in parts of Asia. That means the nature of these articles will change in the future, as we'll be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 427
You know the drill
Finally we have a partial list of PS Plus games for next month's launch, and we know that PS1 classic Syphon Filter will have a Platinum Trophy. Happy days! Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've put Elden Ring on ice for the time being, so I'm catching up on a few other bits and bobs. I've been chilling with OlliOlli World...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 426
Blue sky thinking
We're not sure about where you are, but after what felt like a never-ending winter, the weather is finally improving here. It's not tropical yet, but the sun is shining, the skies are blue, and there are barely any new video games to play. Time to go outside? Sammy Barker, Editor: I never, ever expected to write this, but I'm...
Talking Point Does Sony Need a Big Summer Showcase?
Time to shine
Primarily thanks to E3, the summer months have long been the time for console makers and publishers to push their plans for the future. Of course, E3 itself is pretty much dead and buried at this point, but its lasting legacy is clear to see, with events like Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest eagerly taking its place alongside...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 425
Believe with all your heart
We truly are in the doldrums, folks, because this week was a real stinker of nothingness for virtually the entire gaming industry. Yes, we got the shock news that Embracer has acquired Square Enix's western studios first thing on Monday, but beyond that... Nada. Let's play some games, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 424
It's a big'un
This week has been predominantly dominated by Sony's PS Plus mishaps, as the release schedule continues to be on the dry side. Fortunately, our backlog is overflowing with goodness, so we'll be ticking some titles off this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm actually really enjoying the new Battle Royale game, Vampire: The Masquerade...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 423
All over the place
Ah, the weekend! There'll be no chocolate eggs this time — unless you were smart and saved some from last week — but there will be video games galore. At least, for all of us at Push Square Towers there will be. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm cheating on PlayStation this weekend to continue my playthrough of Earthbound, a game I...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in May 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the May 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the May 2022 PS Plus games be announced? We now know that new tiers for Sony's subscription service are right around the corner, launching in June worldwide, but that means there's one last traditional PS Plus update left. To be honest, not a lot will...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 422
Easter egg special
For all those of you who are celebrating, we hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend with plenty of chocolate eggs. If you're not celebrating, then no worries: we still hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend with plenty of chocolate eggs. Enjoy! Sammy Barker, Editor: My interest in Elden Ring was ever so slightly waning, but...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 421
Maniacs
It's been an incredibly slow week compared to the last one, even if the promise of major PlayStation announcements never really occurred. The release schedule has also calmed to a crawl, but we'll always have our backlogs to turn to. Sammy Barker, Editor: I remembered recently that, despite enjoying what I played of it, I never got more...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 420
The new Testament
Well, it was supposed to be a huge week of PlayStation news, but all in all it was a bit uneventful, wasn't it? We got new details on the future of PS Plus, but outside of that, it was a bit dreary really. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'm in that weird half-space where I'm not reviewing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 419
Bury the light
It really has been a fantastically manic start to the year, hasn't it? And while they're, admittedly, not the biggest titles from the past month, there's no sign of the release schedule slowing down this weekend, with both Tiny Tina's Wonderland and Ghostwire Tokyo now out. Sammy Barker, Editor: It's still Elden Ring for me, but...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in April 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the April 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the April 2022 PS Plus games be announced? The word is that this could be the month where PS Plus is revamped. It's the beginning of a new fiscal year, so we suppose things align in that sense. More importantly, rumours point to the imminent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 418
Games galore
It’s been a fun few months, hasn’t it? We’ve had livestreams, including that huge Hogwarts Legacy reveal, and massive new releases like Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West to name just two. Hopefully you’re all enjoying your gaming right now, because we know we are! Sammy Barker, Editor: Of course I'm still playing Elden...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 417
Another week in the dust
Poor old Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, eh? Ubisoft's ridiculously big open world got a new expansion this week, but it's got a tough act to follow: Elden Ring, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West are all still in our rotation. Ouch. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've somehow invested an unfathomable number of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 416
Gran tour
Another week has concluded, but there's no let up in the release schedule. Gran Turismo 7 is out now on PlayStation consoles, and we're honestly struggling to keep up with all the gaming goodness. Sammy Barker, Editor: Elden Ring. That is all. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been dying to play more OlliOlli World, but I made...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 415
A ring to rule them all
When it rains, it pours, and we're drenched right now, aren't we? The sheer number of great PlayStation games to play is nearing anxiety inducing levels — and we're loving every minute of it. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Now that I'm more or less done with Horizon Forbidden West, I'll be enjoying a change of pace...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in March 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the March 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the March 2022 PS Plus games be announced? It seems like Sony has snuffed out its mole as, at the time of writing, there's been no PS Plus leak. Last month's selection of Planet Coaster: Console Edition, EA Sports UFC 4, and T
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 414
Forbidden fun
Do we even need to ask? This author's friend list is practically all Horizon Forbidden West right now, and we imagine that it's the same for many of you as well. Well, let's get on with it, then. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've already poured 70 hours into Horizon Forbidden West, but I'm still coming back for more. There's just so much to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 413
Quiet February
It's been a much quieter, more manageable week on Push Square, which has given us a bit more breathing space. Of course, no matter how busy the news cycle is, there's always time for gaming at the weekend, isn't there? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've been almost entirely absent from the site lately, and I'll tell you why:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 412
And breathe edition
It's been an absolutely bonkers week, in which PlayStation has bought Bungie and Sony has even hosted a well-received State of Play. Hell really has frozen over! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm a bit knackered. I'm enjoying this busy period of PlayStation news after a dour 2021, but I think I'll probably chill out with a bit of...
Talking Point What PS5, PS4 Live Service Games from Sony Do You Want?
A few things for Bungie to help with
Alright, we’ve established not everyone is overjoyed at the idea of Sony making more live service games, but the company seems pretty committed to the idea following its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie. The company revealed this week
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 411
Among thieves
Phew, it's been a much less dramatic week, but still packed with plenty of exciting news. Sony's got a big month coming up, and we've been inundated with updates on Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 as a result. Let the good times roll! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm really enjoying Destruction AllStars after the update, so I...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for February 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the February 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the February 2022 PS Plus games be announced? We held this article for as long as possible after copious leaks this past year, but it seems Sony may have finally sniffed out its French mole — temporarily, at least. PS Plus may be rumoured to be...
Talking Point In Theory, Could Xbox Game Pass Come to PS5, PS4?
Pass it on
It’s not yet clear what the future holds for Activision Blizzard and Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony’s alluded to Microsoft honouring existing contracts, but there’s no word on how long those will last. Meanwhile, talkative Xbox chief Phil Spencer has expressed a “desire”
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 410
And breathe
Did anything major happen this week? Nah, it's just January, right. Nothing major at all. Great stuff, let's just play some video games this weekend, then. No one's exhausted from corporate takeovers here. Not us. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be honest with you, I'm playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. No, I'm not really sure...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 409
A freezing frontier
We're not sure about your part of the world, but the temperature has absolutely plummeted here at Push Square Towers. It means we'll be avoiding the outdoors as much as humanly possible, as we tuck in to a number of titles over the weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend, and with so much sport...
Talking Point What Do You Realistically Expect from PS5, PS4's Game Pass Inspired PS Plus Reboot?
Plus one
Sony is reportedly revising its subscription services, with a new initiative codenamed Project Spartacus being touted behind closed company walls. This, it’s rumoured, will phase out streaming option PS Now and create three new PS Plus tiers. For many, the service will remain unchanged, offering the existing mix of discounts, cloud saves,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 408
Cold, man
Normal, numbered service returns in this week's WAYP, as we push forward for a new year of Push Square's longest running series. Hard to believe we're now up to 408 issues, to be honest. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm absolutely loving Life Is Strange: True Colors, so much so I can't believe I waited this long to play it. I think Life Is...
Talking Point Do You Read All the Crap in Games?
Book worm
I’ve been Macarena-ing my way through Far Cry 6 this week, enjoying the tropical sights of fictional South American island Yara and laying siege to the tobacco fields governed by tyrant Anton Castillo. It’s a great game – tonally all over the place, but mechanically engaging nonetheless – but I can’t help feeling shocked by the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - New Year Edition
Welcome to 2022
Would you look at this? The Calendar Gods really were kind. Not only did we have an extra special Xmas Edition of WAYP last week, but now we've got a New Year one as well. With the arrival of 2022 comes optimism, ambitions, and, of course, lots of games. Better get that backlog cleared, folks — February is looking insane. Sammy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Xmas Edition
Ho ho ho
Morning everyone, and a very Merry Christmas to all of you! The dates have fallen perfectly this year, meaning we can convene for our regularly scheduled WAYP on Xmas Day — thank the Calendar Gods for such a convenience. We've got a bumper issue lined up today, so let's get to it. Sammy Barker, Editor: Merry Christmas! I'm fighting the...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for January 2022 Do You Want?
When will January 2022's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the January 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the January 2022 PS Plus games be announced? It's the beginning of a New Year, and one where PlayStation is purportedly planning to overhaul its subscription services. For this first instalment, it'll be business as usual, but...
