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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 407
One week to go
Wow! Is there really only a week until Christmas? It felt like it was ages away and now suddenly here it is, right on top of us, like a New York Yankees baseball cap or something. This author only just got around to opening the first window on his advent calendar yesterday, so you know what that means: a hearty helping of Dairy Milk...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 406
Awards aftermath
Well, that should just do it for video games in 2021. Not literally, of course – we’ll be here next week to bring you the latest news and rumours. But, with The Game Awards over, expect the industry to begin to slow down now until the New Year. We’ve got so much planned for the remainder of December, though, so there’s tons...
Talking Point Did The Game Awards 2021 Live Up to the Hype?
Keighley's December surprise
He hyped it up to high heaven, but did Geoff Keighley deliver on his promises for The Game Awards 2021? It's time for you to decide in the latest Push Square poll. We heard word of "four or five" reveals on the same level as Summer Game Fest's Elden Ring trailer, but what di
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 405
Christmas is coming
The nights are drawing in, the advent calendars are out, and it's just about time to start thinking about Christmas decorations. (Seriously, don't be one of those people who's had them up since early November.) With the temperatures plummeting (depending where you are in the world, we suppose), it's time to start getting cosy in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 404
Turkey edition
For our American readers, we sincerely hope you’re enjoying the holidays, and had a happy Thanksgiving celebration. For everyone else, well, we hope you’re having a great week, too. Shall we WAYP? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm having a blast with Mafia: Definitive Edition, a game that's been in my backlog since it launched last...
Talking Point What Are You Thankful for in Gaming?
A look at the positivies
Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year, but there’s still plenty to be thankful for. While the spirit of the American holiday focuses primarily on family and friends, there’s lots to be appreciative of in gaming as well. If you’re reading this site then it’s probably your preferred pastime, and in a year...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 403
The holidays are almost here
We're just about at the end of the busy release schedule, and on the cusp of the holidays, so it's time to unwind and catch up on all of the games that you've missed. With so many deals flying around, we're sure you've added to your backlog, and have an abundance of games to play. Sammy Barker, Editor: After a couple...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for December 2021 Do You Want?
When will December 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the December 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the December 2021 PS Plus games be announced? The final PlayStation Plus update of the year is near, and fans will be hoping for a big one before the holidays arrive. On this page we're going to share all of the rumours and...
Talking Point Is Sony Being Stingy with PS5's First-Party Pricing?
For the payers
Sony does what Nintendoes – well, when it comes to the price of its first-party games, at least. As many of you will know, PlayStation has decided to bump up the MSRP of its exclusives for the PlayStation 5, meaning you’ll be paying an eye-watering £69.99/$69.99 a pop – and if you were banking on PS Store sales to make the...
Talking Point What Were the Best PS5, PS4 Hidden Gems of 2021?
Show some love
We try our best here at Push Square to lend as much coverage to as wide a range of games as possible, but even then, so many titles slip through the cracks. It leaves us playing catch up at the end of the year playing all these wonderful recommendations that passed us the first time. Maybe you're exactly the same, prioritising the...
Talking Point What Are Your Thoughts on the PS Blog in 2021?
The state of Sony's official website
While we consider Push Square to be a place for passionate PlayStation fans to gather and discuss their preferred pastime, the PS Blog is Sony’s official home and the place to get news straight from the horse’s mouth. Often we’ll take that information and extrapolate on it here, adding commentary and polls...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 402
There's plenty to pick from
Wow, what a busy week! Between the likes of Battlefield 2042, the GTA Trilogy, and the umpteenth re-release of Skyrim, we've really had our work cut out keeping on top of it all. It's always fun when the release schedule is so stacked, though, and here's what we've been playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: It's looking like...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 401
Vanguard
If you’re in the UK, you can probably taste the scent of bonfires and fireworks from last night. Hopefully you had a happy, and importantly, safe 5th November. Of course, if you still haven’t had your fill of fireworks, there’s always the weekend. Here’s what we’re playing, when not drawing PlayStation shapes with sparklers...
Talking Point Why Aren't You Playing Knockout City with PS Plus?
It's a Knockout
Push Square has been singing the praises of multiplayer dodgebrawler Knockout City ever since its beta released this spring, but the title’s inclusion with PS Plus gives us another opportunity to wax lyrical about what is undoubtedly one of the best games of the year. If you’ve yet to download it and give it a try, then our...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 400
The big four-oh-oh
Wow, it's a milestone issue, and we've only just realised it! Happy 400th edition of WAYP! This weekly series started life all the way back in March 2013, when this author was playing Lumines on PS Vita. Other popular games at the time included Far Cry 3 and Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires. Fascinatingly, Robert Ramsey and I are the...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Share your verdict
To the pleasant surprise of many, Sony announced it would be hosting another State of Play presentation just a month after its big PlayStation Showcase blowout. While the show was confirmed to be focusing on third-party developers, we were still promised new game reveals and updates for ones we already know about. In terms of new...
Talking Point State of Play - What Do You Want to See?
Third-party showcase imminent
State of Play returns this week, on Wednesday, 27th October, with appropriately calibrated expectations. Sony has said that this latest livestream will run just 20 minutes and will focus exclusively on third-party products. “ will share new looks at previously announced games, plus a few reveals from our partners...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for November 2021 Are You Hoping For?
When will November 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the November 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the November 2021 PS Plus games be announced? As Christmas quickly approaches, Sony will be looking to keep PlayStation Plus subscribers engaged, so that they re-subscribe into the New Year. On this page, we're going to share...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 399
Penultimate
Wow! We're on the cusp of Issue 400, and it doesn't feel like a week since we started this series. Well, actually, it does. Fun fact for some of our newer readers: WAYP was originally a bi-weekly feature. What a terrible, terrible idea, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got to be completely and brutally honest with you: I downloaded Out...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 398
Gley Station
The nights are drawing in and the temperature's plummeting rapidly, but mince pies are beginning to appear in stores so all is well in the world. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I'm making slow progress in Deathloop, as I keep stumbling into other things I need to play first. As much as I'd...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 397
Never forget
A late edition of WAYP can only mean one thing: an almost forgotten edition of WAYP. But! We haven't missed an issue in over four years, and today was not that day. Here's your, admittedly later than advertised, weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm obsessed with FIFA 22 right now, I'm not going to lie, but I'll be trying to tear...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 396
New month, same weekly WAYP
This author's week has been spent surrounded by idyllic scenery, so the comedown from a rare few days away will be immense this weekend. At least there are a bajillion video games to enjoy as we lurch scarily close to Christmas. Sammy Barker, Editor: I downloaded Tennis Manager 2021 for my phone which has become my new...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 395
Renaissance
It's the last week of September, which means the days are getting shorter and the weather is about to change. All the more reason to start staying indoors, then, and there are tons of games to keep you occupied. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be spending most of my time this weekend playing FIFA 22, as I work to bring you a full review...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for October 2021 Do You Want?
When will October 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the October 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the October 2021 PS Plus games be announced? We're ambling towards the end of the year now, but there's still plenty to look forward to as part of your monthly membership. On this page, we're going to share the latest rumours...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
A tale of arise
This week was definitely slower for PlayStation news, with Sony cooling down after its livestream earlier in the month. We've still seen some big games release recently, though, so there's no shortage of things to play. Here's your weekly WAYP. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'll be continuing my Tales of Arise playthrough, of which...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 393
Silly season starts now
We've finally arrived in silly season! Oh yes, it's games galore for the next ten weeks or so, which means busy-busy Push Square staff members. And that means lots and lots of games for you, too. Sammy Barker, Editor: Realistically, I can't see myself playing anything other than NBA 2K22 this weekend. With review code...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Showcase 2021 Deliver on the Hype?
The Sony special
Who would have thought Sony would wait almost an entire year for its next big games showcase following the second PlayStation 5 reveal event back in September 2020. It's certainly been a long time coming, but the firm finally opened its gob with a digital presentation packed to the rafters with new PS5 games as well as significant...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 392
Can't stay a-WAYP
It's a long weekend in the US, which means additional playing time for all of you on the other side of the pond. It's just a standard gaming weekend for the rest of us, but there still should be ample time to dig into our backlogs ahead of the impending silly season. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don't know what this says about me, but...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 391
Fun, we'll have
Well, that’s Gamescom 2021 done and dusted, then. Wasn’t exactly a memorable one from a PlayStation persuasion, was it? Fortunately, the release calendar is about to get heavy. We suspect future WAYP entries from this point on are going to be loaded. Sammy Barker, Editor: When I'm not bulking out my Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team,...
Talking Point Was Gamescom Opening Night Live Any Good?
Geoff attack
Geoff Keighley has once again returned to Gamescom to put on his own little show, premiering new games, trailers, and announcements. Branded Gamescom Opening Night Live, the European centric showcase did its usual thing of sharing a few big reveals alongside smaller titles. It might not contain the biggest and most surprising things,...
Talking Point What September 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
When will September 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the September 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4? When will the September 2021 PS Plus games be announced? The way the dates fall this month mean that you may be waiting a little longer than ordinarily anticipated for your PS Plus update, but that's not going to stop us from sharing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 390
Director's cut
The weeks feel like they come around quicker and quicker, but we're edging towards the business end of the year now. That means games, and lots of them. If you've got anything left in your backlog, you may want to clear it out quickly, because you're about to be very (very) busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'd love to tell you I'm going...
Talking Point How Would You Improve PS Plus?
Better games? PS Now? More services?
After what appeared to be a fairly hot streak of quality PlayStation Plus line-ups earlier this year, it feels like the chatter surrounding Sony's premier subscription service has once again returned to discussing how to improve it. This month's free PS Plus games clearly played a part in shaping that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 389
Premier edition
Well, there wasn't long between the Olympics and the Premier League returning, was there? With the football back on our screens, we suspect we're going to be a little more occupied this weekend. There's always time for video games, though. Sammy Barker, Editor: Although I'm excited about the new Premier League season, I'll be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 388
Ireland! Ariana! The underworld!
The Olympics are almost over and we have no idea what we're going to do with our late (late) evenings once it concludes. That's alright, though: the football season starts over soon (both of the handegg and traditional variety) so there's still plenty of sport to look forward to. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've fallen...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 387
OMNO! OMNO no no no!
How's everyone enjoying the Olympics, then? It's obviously not quite the same without crowds, but the Tokyo event has delivered some entertaining competition in its first week, hasn't it? We can't wait for the athletics events to hit full steam over the coming days. Sammy Barker, Editor: I feel like I need to give my Madden...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 386
Olympics edition
Tokyo 2020, after such a long wait, is finally underway – so this author is operating on Japan’s time zone from now on. Not really, of course, but it’ll be fun trying to catch as much as possible of the iconic event these coming weeks. Sammy Barker, Editor: It’s the calm before the storm in terms of new releases, so I’m...
Talking Point What Free August 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
When will August 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the free August 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4? When will the free August 2021 PS Plus games be announced? We already know some details about August 2021's PS Plus lineup, including the month's free PS5 game, so read on for the latest rumours and speculation about Sony's subscription...
Talking Point Was EA Play 2021 Any Better Than Usual?
Electronic Arts goes late
We can't quite believe it's already been more than a month since E3 2021; how time flies. We remember wasting our time watching Randy Pitchford awkwardly converse with Kevin Hart like it was yesterday. Regardless, EA still wanted to get in on the digital fun but decided to host its own showcase in late July instead of...
Talking Point Is Free-to-Play the Future for Sports Games?
Services rather than sequels
Every year, the announcement of the latest FIFA, NBA 2K, MLB The Show, or Madden is met with the same chorus of complaints: copy-and-paste. It’s a reductive comment, of course – the Internet, as a whole, is rarely constructive with its criticism – but these titles are developed on such short cycles that it’s hard...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 385
The weather is sweet, yeah
Has it really only been a week since that final? Sigh. We're deep in the summer now, to be fair: the sun is shining and our brow is a little damper than usual. Time to close the curtains and knuckle down, no? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been slowly plugging away at a game for review, but I’ll keep that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 384
The Italian job
It’s an exciting and nail-biting weekend here at Push Square Towers, as the Euro 2020 final nears with England in it! We can’t imagine there’ll be too many readers of this website old enough to remember the nation’s 1966 World Cup victory – please comment if you do! – so this is uncharted territory. Frightening! Sammy...
Talking Point Was Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Any Good?
Sony lays it all out
It's not what many were expecting, but Sony did indeed host an announcement-focused livestream on 8th July 2021. A new State of Play showcase focusing on Deathloop as well as third-party titles and indies, of course! At least it keeps us ticking over until the platform holder's next big event, right? Anyway, the PS5...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 383
It's coming home
It’s actually been a reasonably chaotic week here at Push Square, with multiple PlayStation Studios acquisition announcements and the reveal of Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut. We’re looking to the weekend to play some games, then. Sammy Barker, Editor: Euro 2020 is just about still monopolising my time – although there...
Talking Point What Free July 2021 PS Plus Games Would You Like?
When will July 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the July 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free July 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? PS Plus has been on a roll for a fair few months now, and if rumours are to be believed the summer could seriously be heating up if you're a subscriber to Sony's service. In this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 382
Reroll
The scariest thing about assembling WAYP every week is how quickly it comes around. Nevertheless, an uneventful week has concluded. Regular readers will know the drill: here's what we're playing. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I've just started Returnal, so I'll be playing much more of that this weekend. The first boss is currently blocking...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 381
E3 is over edition
Well, that’s E3 done and dusted for another year. Will there be another one? Feels very much up for debate right now, doesn’t it? Either way, this weekend represents a good opportunity for us to rest, relax, and recuperate. Also, watch a bit of football, we suspect! Sammy Barker, Editor: Honestly, probably not too much this...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy the Square Enix Presents Showcase?
What a final fantasy
The online E3 2021 shenanigans continue as Square Enix takes to the digital stage to deliver a very exciting line-up of announcements from both its Japanese and western studios. There's always excitement whenever the publisher brings some goodies to the party, so it's no surprise there was a lot of hype surrounding this...
Talking Point Was Ubisoft Forward a Show to Remember?
French findings
Ubisoft is one of the biggest third-party publishers to put on its own show during this summer period of reveals, so with many fans spread across the globe, we think it's worth polling what you thought of its latest digital event. The large collection of studios is always a mainstay for this time of the year, so it was hardly a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 380
Rift apart
The busy E3 2021 weekend is upon us, but unlike in past years there are no late nights and no Sony, so just how busy remains up for debate. We’re confident we will see some PS5 games over the next couple of days, and we really can’t ask for more than that, can we? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'll be trying to sneak some Guilty...
