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Talking Point Did Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Blow You Away?
Keighley delivers the goods
The summer season of game reveals is well and truly underway as Geoff Keighley starts proceedings with a kickoff show dedicated to the Summer Game Fest. The popular host is once again acting as a sort of adjudicator that brings together all of these gaming showcases under one roof, but his own livestream had lots of...
Talking Point What Do You Expect from E3 2021 Next Week?
The big one
E3 – and various other associated gaming events – returns next week, after a pandemic enforced hiatus in 2020. While even we’re still struggling to understand what to expect from the event, the E3 2021 Timetable is mostly locked in, featuring live broadcasts from the likes of Ubisoft, Square Enix, and more. Sony’s not currently...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 379
Ninja master
From freezing to utterly sweltering: the weather’s about as unpredictable as Sony these days. It’s been a bit of quiet week for PlayStation, aside from casual confirmation of God of War Ragnarok coming to the PS4. That went down about as well as you can imagine. Sammy Barker, Editor: I, perhaps foolishly, decided to start...
Talking Point Did Sony Lie About PS5?
Generational divides
“We believe in generations.” It’s another quote from PlayStation boss Jim Ryan that will likely haunt him for the rest of his career, similar to the comments he made about some classic Gran Turismo games a half-decade ago. The executive’s generational declaration must be considered in context: it was publicised at a time...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 378
Mall brawl
Good grief, how is it the end of May already? After the slowest year on record in 2020, this one is absolutely blitzing by. Blink and it'll be Christmas again. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been getting back into Steep, so I'll probably chill out with a bit of that this weekend. I've got lots to keep me busy, so I imagine I'll be bouncing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 377
Trust the rust
We’re nearing the end of May and we’re yet to enjoy a single day of sunshine here at Push Square Towers. In fact, it’s positively depressing out there. Good thing the sun is always shining on PlayStation – well, depending on what game you’re playing, we suppose. Sammy Barker, Editor: God I’ve got so much to play and I...
Talking Point What Free June 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the June 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free June 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? There's no doubt that PS Plus is enjoying arguably its best period since the PS3 days, with a wealth of quality software being given away. June 2021 sees the return of Days of Play,...
Talking Point Should Sony Have Its Own Controller Design Lab?
More colours, more customisation
PlayStation controllers are all the rage nowadays. PS5 pads are selling well, PS4 controllers were some of the previous generation's best-selling accessories, and last week's announcement that more colours are on the way for the current-gen gizmo went down a treat. While there's no way of tracking pre-order numbers,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
My favourite remaster on the Citadel
A tardy week in the PlayStation Nation has come to a conclusion, but we did still get a couple of new PS5 controller colours and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition out of it. We’ll be using this slow period to recharge ahead of E3 next month. Sammy Barker, Editor: After a busy review and preview week, I’m...
Talking Point Returnal Story and Ending Explained - What Does It All Mean?
Let's get spoilery
Returnal has been out on PlayStation 5 now for a while, which means that a bunch of you have hopefully reached its conclusion by now. A big part of the game's appeal, aside from its slick bullet hell action, is its intriguing, mysterious story. Who exactly is Selene? Why has she ended up on the hostile planet Atropos? What's with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 375
Village people
If you go down to the village tonight you’re sure of a big surprise… It’s been a huge few weeks on PlayStation after a relatively slow start to the year, with Resident Evil Village representing the high-profile follow-up to Returnal in a PS5 double-header. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got Resident Evil Village installed on my...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 374
Time to return to Returnal
Returnal is readily available, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks amazing – and, well, all is well in the PlayStation Nation again, right? It’s certainly been a much more exciting period for the brand – long may the good times roll. Sammy Barker, Editor: MLB The Show 21 has become a bit of an obsession for me,...
Talking Point What Free May 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the May 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free May 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? This year is flying, and that means it's already time for us to turn our attention to the free PS Plus games for May 2021. Sony's been on a bit of a roll this year with a ton of great games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 373
So NieR, so far
The weather's really beginning to brighten up and it's glorious. Unfortunately, the world's still no where near back to normal, and while we're feeling more optimistic these days – well, it's still a bit too soon for normality, isn't it? Here's hoping we're finally on a more positive path at least, though, eh? Sammy Barker,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 372
Buildings have feelings too
It’s been a much busier week here at Push Square Towers, with the new PS5 firmware update dropping and the Resident Evil Showcase. To be honest, it’s a refreshing change for Sony to be keeping us on our toes. Unsurprisingly, then, we’re looking forward to the weekend. Here’s what we’re playing Sammy Barker,...
Talking Point What's Next for Cyberpunk 2077, and the State of the Game on PS5, PS4
Here in Night City
We called Cyberpunk 2077 "the single biggest disappointment of the PS4 generation" in our scathing 3/10 review, published two weeks or so after the game's launch. Extremely buggy and sometimes outright broken on Sony's systems, its technical issues were simply inexcusable. But here we are just over four months later, and we find...
Talking Point Would You Buy a PS5 Remake of The Last of Us?
You really gonna go through with this?
A Bloomberg report which rocked the industry this week revealed that Naughty Dog is currently working on a PlayStation 5 remake of The Last of Us – despite the game first releasing on the PS3 in 2013 and then being remastered
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 371
A wild adventure
After the sunshine of the Easter weekend, it’s all feeling a touch gloomy, isn’t it? Fortunately, it’s the weekend, so there’s always room to cheer yourself up with some good old video games. Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I never thought it would happen, but I’ve been playing No Man’s Sky all...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 370
Easter edition
Happy Easter, everyone! We hope you have an extra restful weekend, with lots of games and chocolate eggs. Just try not to eat all those dairy delicacies at once – you’ve got to at least save some for next weekend, right? Sammy Barker, Editor: Sean Murray finally convinced me to give No Man’s Sky another crack, and it’s...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 369
Just the two of us
It’s been a quietly massive month for new PlayStation 5 releases – especially if you’ve been in the market for PS4 to PS5 upgrades. There’s a good chance that, if you own a next-gen console, you’ll have picked one of these ports up of late. And with Play At Home also adding nine new games, you should have plenty to keep...
Talking Point What Free April 2021 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will April 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the April 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free April 2021 PS Plus games be announced? Sony’s subscription service has somewhat reinvented itself this year, with the quality of the monthly offerings escalating every four weeks. March 2021’s lineup of Final Fantasy...
Talking Point Would You Buy a PS1, PS2, or PS3 Emulator for PS5?
RetroStation
The topic of game preservation on PlayStation is a pertinent one right now. Whatever its plans for PlayStation 3’s – and, of course, PS Vita and PSP’s – storefront, Sony doesn’t make it as easy as some of its immediate competitors to enjoy its back catalogue of games. While the platform holder will point to blockbuster remakes...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 368
Unwind
This week saw Sony purchase Evo the fighting game tournament and unexpectedly reveal its next-gen PSVR controllers, which we don’t think anyone expected really. We also got updates on a ton of indie games, as well as the announcement of Life Is Strange: True Colors. We’ve definitely earned a weekend of gaming after all that. Sammy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 367
Talkin' 'bout
Another relatively drab week has concluded in the PlayStation Nation, but hopefully things are looking up as we edge towards the busy Spring period. Here's what's keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: To be honest, I just want to mess about with FIFA 21 this weekend and relax a little bit. I did start Bugsnax earlier in...
Talking Point What Are Your Expectations for PSVR 2 on PS5?
A new dimension
Credit where credit is due: Sony is fully committing to virtual reality. While it could easily have dropped the burgeoning technology after a very slow start, it seems the platform holder is busy building on what it achieved with the first iteration of PlayStation VR. It was announced last week that a second PSVR device is in the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 366
Like a dragon
We appreciate it’s a cliché, but the weekend sure does come around quick lately. After the theatrics of last week’s State of Play – and the nonchalant announcement of a new PSVR headset – this week was practically glacial. Let’s hope things improve soon, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: Well, I'm hooked on Yakuza: Like a Dragon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 365
Busy week, easy weekend
What a wonderful week it was for video game news – sure, there were highs and lows, but at least the industry felt alive for a little while. We’ll take the ups and downs over the lifeless corpse that our pastime has felt like these past few weeks. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve decided not to start any new games until...
Talking Point Did Sony's State of Play Livestream Meet Your Expectations?
Intergrade this showcase
It had been roughly half a year since Sony last put on a proper State of Play showcase packed full of announcements, so this latest livestream was most certainly a welcome one. The hardware manufacturer focused on 10 PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 games, some of which had been previously confirmed while others were entirely...
Talking Point What Do You Expect from This Week's State of Play?
Prediction party
Go on, admit it: which one of you poked Sony with a big, pointy stick? The platform holder has been snoozing since the turn of the year, and we were beginning to believe that coronavirus was to blame. Sure, we got release dates for MLB The Show 21 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, but like Icelandic warbler Björk once wailed:...
Talking Point What Free March 2021 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will March 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the March 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free March 2021 PS Plus games be announced? It only feels like yesterday we were looking forward to a barnstorming PS Plus lineup, featuring Concrete Genie, Destruction AllStars, and Control: Ultimate Edition. But we're nearing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 364
Strive for more
The weather’s improving (as long as you don’t live in Texas, anyway) and the days are getting longer – but there’s still a global pandemic, so we’ll be closing the curtains and digging into some video games. Sammy Barker, Editor: Last week I said I wanted to start Death Stranding, and I did. I'm not sure how far into the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 363
Keep it cool
Guess who almost forgot what day of the week it is? It’s hard to remember during these pandemic times, but your regularly scheduled WAYP is ready – albeit a few hours later than scheduled. It’s absolutely freezing here in the UK right now, so in addition to video games, Push Square will be playing a good old-fashioned game of...
Talking Point What Content Do You Want from Push Square?
Share your feedback and suggestions
It's been a slow start, hasn't it? When you compare the first few weeks of 2021 to the excitement and speculation that came with the PlayStation 5 launch and the 10 months before it, the hand we've been dealt has been comparatively light. That's largely thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the teething...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 362
Touchdown
For those of you who care, it’s Super Bowl LV this weekend, which means Brady vs Mahomes – and, er, a live performance from The Weeknd. For the rest of you, it’s another good opportunity to play some video games. Whatever the case, let us know what you’re playing in the comments section below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 361
All together now
And thus, another week (and month!) has come to a conclusion. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? As is Push Square tradition, here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m in a weird place with Hitman 3 because I’m still absolutely loving the game, but I’ve sussed out pretty...
Talking Point Is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Still a PS5 Launch Window Game?
Lombax landing
Ever since its reveal last year, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been billed as a game releasing during the PlayStation 5 launch window. That term has always been a bit vague, with some taking it to mean the first few weeks of the console's lifecycle while others may stretch it out as far as six months. For context, Sony...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 360
Picking up steam
It felt like it was a bit busier in the video game industry these past few days, which is hopefully a sign the industry is beginning to awaken from its festive slumber. We’re still mainly obliterating our backlogs, but Hitman 3 did release to critical acclaim this week, so there’s something new to tackle as well. Sammy Barker,...
Talking Point What Free February 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will February 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the February 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free February 2021 PS Plus games be announced? In an unusual twist, we know what one of the titles this month will be: Destruction AllStars, the delayed PlayStation 5 combat racer, will be handed out for free to all...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 359
Strike back
Let’s not beat around the bush: it’s been a dismally slow beginning to 2021 here in the PlayStation-sphere. It feels like the industry is still in its seasonal slumber, and it could be argued that Sony has been more silent than most. Still, it’s a good time to dig in to some older titles and catch up on your backlog. Here’s what...
Talking Point What Other PS5 Games Could Be Delayed Past 2021?
Analysing the release slate
It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on game development for the past year. As studios work from home under difficult circumstances, in-person tasks such as motion capture simply cannot happen in the traditional sense. This means the games themselves are taking longer to make, forcing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 358
Back on schedule
God, last week was scary. Amid our holiday slumber, this author forgot what day of the week it was, and forgot about WAYP. Fortunately, Assistant Editor Liam Croft came in with the save. If he hadn’t, that would have broken a streak stretching all the way back to 2013. Thank heavens, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m still playing...
Talking Point How Often Do You Use PS5's New UI Features?
Discussing Cards, Game Help, and Share Screen
Remember about four months ago when every internet user and their dog was worried by the fact Sony had yet to unveil the PlayStation 5 user interface? That was a grand old time in the comments sections here on Push Square, but we finally managed to get over that hump in October with a surprise State of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
New year hangover
Nope, we definitely didn't forget about the latest episode of WAYP as the new year rolls around. No siree! This article most certainly was not hastily put together to ensure our incredibly hot streak continues. Anyway, after hundreds upon hundreds of issues, you definitely know the drill by now. What games are you playing in order...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 356
Season's gaming
Happy holidays, everyone! We know it probably wasn’t the same as usual, but we sincerely hope you had an enjoyable and, crucially, safe Christmas this year. Of course, with the big day over, it’s now time for you to relax – and also play some games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m just about wrapping up my stay in Night City...
Talking Point Which Free January 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
A brand new year for PlayStation Plus
What’s the January 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free January 2021 PS Plus games be announced? It's the first PS Plus update of a New Year, so Sony will surely want to start things off strongly. To be fair, the platform holder handed out almost $800 as part of the subscription in 2020, which is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 355
The weekend before Xmas
We’re less than a week away from Christmas now, which means the industry is really beginning to wind down. While it’s no doubt going to be a busy weekend for many of you as you get ready for the big day, hopefully you find a spare moment to squeeze in some video games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m still playing and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 354
Cyber-hunker down
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion we know what many of you will be playing this weekend, but the eternal question still needs to be asked. What are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m frustrated with Cyberpunk 2077’s technical shortcomings, but I’m still really enjoying the game. There’s so much to like...
Talking Point Did The Game Awards 2020 Meet Your Expectations?
How would you rate Keighley's show?
Here we are, at the end of another year with The Game Awards to mark the past 12 months of gaming through awards for the best of the best and a look to the future of the industry. Little was known about the digital ceremony as leaks were nowhere to be seen as we entered proceedings, allowing host Geoff Keighley to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 353
The calm before the Cyberpunk
For the first time in well over a month, we’re able to breathe and take stock of our situation. We’re certainly not complaining, but it’s been a busy period on Push Square, so it’s nice to have a brief moment of respite before Cyberpunk 2077 deploys next week. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve been clearing my...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 352
Remember Phogs? They're back
It’s been an outrageously busy month for everyone at Push Square Towers, but the time to unwind is finally nearing. Oh, who are we kidding? There’s still Cyberpunk 2077 and then Game of the Year to sort out. No rest for the wicked! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve somehow worked my way through the majority of Demon’s...
