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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 301
Cleaning up for Christmas
We're getting dangerously close to Christmas now, so you should really start thinking about gift ideas for your friends and loved ones. Alternatively, you could just sit at home this weekend playing video games. That's what we'll be doing. Sammy Barker, Editor: An Amazon mix-up means that I'm still without a television,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 300
Three oh oh
It’s a landmark edition of What Are You Playing This Weekend, and we still haven’t missed a single issue. Which, honestly, if you saw the slapdash organisation that goes into this feature on a weekly basis makes our consistency a small miracle. Anyway, this is a short one because yours truly gave the team about ten minutes to submit...
Talking Point What Free December 2019 PS Plus Game Do You Want?
When will December 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the December 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the December 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? Sony's subscription service has been on a good run, with some really top software on offer lately. However, with Christmas right around the corner, members will be hoping the platform...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 299
Do you want to play a game of lucky hit?
Next weekend will mark the 300th issue of WAYP, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. On the precipice of this impressive milestone, join us as we play some darn video games, won't you? With pretty much all this year's major releases available now ahead of the holidays, we're very interested to see what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 298
From a galaxy far, far away
Believe it or not, the big holiday release schedule is all but over. With the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, it’s perhaps time to turn your attention back to your backlog – or the many titles you bought over the past few weeks that you haven’t had time to finish yet. What are you playing this weekend? You...
Talking Point Is the PS4's Final Year of Relevance in Danger of Becoming Overhyped?
Let's all calm down for a second
Let's not beat around the bush here. Besides Death Stranding, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Resident Evil 2, 2019 has been a poor year for major video game releases on PlayStation 4. The AAA space has seen the likes of ANTHEM's disappointment and seemingly big titles come and go without an ounce of post-launch...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 297
Last one Stranding
Death Stranding is out now, but how many of you are playing it this weekend? It's the biggest PlayStation 4 exclusive of the holidays, but is it on your radar or do your interests lie elsewhere? This is what we're playing this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I look forward to a relatively relaxing weekend as I take a walk...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 296
Last man Stranding
Halloween is over and the nights are drawing in, meaning that it’s November and Death Stranding is almost here. Of course you’ve still got a few more days left before you can try out Hideo Kojima’s opus, so let us know what you’ll be playing to fill the time. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Now that Big Review Season...
Talking Point What Free November 2019 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will November 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the November 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the November 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? October 2019 was an admittedly killer month for Sony's subscription service, as it dropped two first-party titles in the form of The Last of Us: Remastered and MLB The Show 19. While...
Talking Point Does Death Stranding's Non-Exclusivity Matter?
Blowing off Steam
The greatest will-they-won’t-they saga in gaming finally has a conclusion: Death Stranding will release on the PC next year. The game had been announced for computers right at the very beginning of Hideo Kojima’s relationship with Sony, but when the auteur opted to employ Guerrilla Games’ proprietary Decima Engine technology,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 295
Modern warfare
After a couple of weeks off, your humble host is back to post the latest WAYP. That means that it’s a desperately short edition, because apparently no one cares to respond to Sammy’s requests. The good news is that the comments are always action packed in these articles, so you’re going to have to pick up the slack in the space...
Talking Point If Bluepoint Games Isn't Working on Demon's Souls, What's Your Dream Sony Remake?
Dreams v Reality
Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the masterful remake of Shadow of the Colossus, is working on its next project. Primed for PlayStation 5, it's more than likely going to be another Sony IP brought back from the dead that will be revitalized in all its 4K glory. The question is though, what game will it be? Rumours of a Demon's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 294
Rainy days
It's been raining near constantly outside the Push Square Towers window, and with all those autumnal leaves littering the ground, going outside is a borderline health risk. Rather than risking our lives walking along slippery pavements, we'll be staying indoors playing video games, thanks very much. Feel free to use that excuse if...
Talking Point What if the PS5 Could Play Games from Every PlayStation Console?
A pipedream?
Here’s an outlandish idea: what if the PlayStation 5 could play games from every PlayStation console ever made – including the handhelds? To be clear, that would include: PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PSone, PS Vita, and PSP – the manufacturer’s entire 25 year history, in one device. Obviously, we wouldn’t expect the next-gen console to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 293
Sammy Strikes Again
With the fall setting in, things are getting a little cooler and a little rainier lately. You know what that means: new games are starting to arrive, and it's the perfect time to dive in. Whether it's something from your backlog or a fresh purchase, won't you join us on a lazy gaming weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: This weekend...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 292
Tell me your wish
How has the weather changed so quickly? One minute we were wearing shorts, now we’re hugging our winter jackets. The good news is that you have absolutely no reason to go outside anymore, so it’s time to catch up on that growing collection of video games you’ve been side-eyeing all summer. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m taking...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 291
The impossible lair
Well, like you, we wish we were playing The Last of Us: Part II this weekend – but sadly we’re going to have to wait a few more months for that. In the meantime, there’s plenty on our docket, with October and November both looking particularly stacked. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor:...
Talking Point Did Sony Bring State of Play Back With a Bang?
Raising expectations
After a brief hiatus, Sony's third State of Play livestream has just come to a close, which means we're eager to hear what you made of it. We already knew that the hotly anticipated The Last of Us: Part II would be putting in an appearance, but with the re-reveal of Wattam and the unexpected announcement of Humanity, this...
Talking Point What Free October 2019 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will October 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the October 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the October 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? September 2019 was another solid month for Sony’s subscription service, with Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders III part of the lineup. The company’s going to need to keep up this...
Talking Point What Do You Expect to See from The Last of Us 2 Tomorrow?
Trailer? Release date? Joel?
Can you believe that it's been over 15 months since we last saw The Last of Us: Part II in action? There have been plenty of interviews and rumours and other kinds of minor coverage since, but the last time we actually got to see Naughty Dog's sequel was at E3 2018. Maybe things would have been different had Sony shown...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 290
Rogue corps
There’s just a few weeks until Death Stranding drops, but you should have plenty to keep you occupied in the interim. We’re busy beavering away with a bunch of games here at Push Square Towers, as we endeavour to bring you more reviews over the busy holiday period. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m working my way through Contra: Rogue...
Talking Point Is a PlayStation Game Pass Viable?
Could Sony realistically mirror Microsoft's popular endeavour?
The emergence of Game Pass on the Xbox One reminds us of PlayStation Plus’ rise last generation. With the PlayStation 3 scrambling for marketshare against the Xbox 360, a very shrewd Sony transformed its subscription service into a secret weapon, giving away big name games to its small...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 289
Back to the beginning
The long-awaited Borderlands 3 has finally arrived, but the review schedule is so busy that it's not the only title on the agenda of our esteemed editors. In fact, this is quite the eclectic WAYP. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: For me, this weekend is all about review duty. Two games are waiting for my critical gaze, both...
Talking Point Do You Actually Want to See More Death Stranding?
This game will be the death of us
Industry icon Hideo Kojima proudly proclaimed on Twitter this week that the first of Death Stranding’s imminent Tokyo Game Show 2019 presentations would include 50 minutes of gameplay footage. It’s actually just one of three showcases publisher Sony has lined up, with a further 30 minutes pledged for the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 288
Welcome to the next
Oh, it’s busy now. Just like that, the gaming calendar has launched into life, and we’ve got more to play than we can possibly cope with. Hot releases right now include Control and Catherine: Full Body, but there’s so much around the corner that we’ve been forced to be organised. For once. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 287
Summer holiday
Our industrious leader Sammy Barker is on holiday right now, but that doesn't mean our longest running feature is taking a break. After a quiet few weeks, we're starting to see some cool games emerging. Here's what we're up to this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Catherine or Katherine... Catherine or Katherine... Or Rin?...
Talking Point What Free September 2019 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will September 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the September 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the September 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? Sony delivered a strong lineup in August 2019, with WipEout Omega Collection and Sniper Elite 4 both proving thoroughly enjoyable additions to the subscription service...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 286
The sun is shining
Crikey, where did that beaming ball of fire sitting in the sky come from? It’s absolutely roasting this weekend, so there’s never been a better excuse to close the curtains and lounge around in your underpants. You might want to point an extra fan at your PS4 Pro, though – it’s going to get noisy in this weather. Sammy...
Talking Point Did Gamescom Opening Night Live 2019 Bring the Hype?
Hands Across Germany
Geoff Keighley brought something new to Gamescom 2019 - the very first Gamescom Opening Night Live. The first event of its kind replaced the typical press conferences we'd see from hardware manufacturers with a celebratory night that played host to all kinds of reveals. Death Stranding was a huge highlight thanks to another...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 285
The age old question
Big new releases like Control and Man of Medan are right around the corner, so this may be your last weekend with your backlog before the holiday rush kicks in. We’ve got a whopping WAYP for you this time, though, so let’s get stuck in. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Right, you've convinced me, I'll give No Man's Sky...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 284
Olympic effort
Premier League football has finally made its long awaited return, and that’s about to eat into our weekends once more. The good news is that the video game release calendar is still relatively dry, so it’ll be backlogs all around before the heavy hitters arrive later in the month. Sammy Barker, Editor: I imported a copy of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 283
Sunday night football
Doesn’t feel like the gaming industry’s quite got back to full speed after the slow summer holidays yet, does it? But the release of Madden NFL 20 means that things are about to get moving again, and both August and September look like hectic months for the PlayStation 4 – certainly more so than July, anyway. That means...
Talking Point What Free August 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the August 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the July 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? Sony really disappointed with July 2019’s offering, pledging PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer before pulling the plug after a strong backlash and replacing it with narrative drama...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 282
Wet and wild
It’s a rainy Saturday morning, and we’re stuffed like sardines into a train. But nothing’s going to stop the WAYP party this week, so let’s quit with the unnecessary preamble, and get down to business, shall we? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've got my thinking cap on this weekend, as I strategise the best way to tackle...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 281
On the agenda
Congratulations if you made it through this swelteringly hot week – the next one is supposed to be even warmer. The good news is that you can always close the curtains, shut the world out, and sit back with some video games – and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. Here’s what we’re playing. Stephen Tailby, Associate...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 280
Long summer
Gosh, does anyone else feel like WAYP comes around frighteningly fast? Heck, we’re already up to Issue 280 and it barely feels like yesterday that we kickstarted this feature with chatter about games like… Far Cry 3! Anyway, it’s summer so things are slow at the moment, but here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Robert...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 279
Fun in the sun
We’re knee-deep into the summer now, so while the release schedule is looking a little on the lighter side, it’s a good opportunity for you to tick some titles off your backlog. But what are you playing this weekend? Let’s talk it out once more. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Like a fool, I've taken my first steps into The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 278
Judge and jury
There’s a heat wave in Europe which is smashing temperature records like they’re going out of fashion, so we’re not even going to joke about closing the curtains today – it’s a matter of health and safety. To be honest you may want to keep your PS4 Pro turned off, too, as that adds another dozen degrees to the atmosphere!...
Talking Point What Free July 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will July 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the July 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the July 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? It was a much better month for Sony's subscription service in June, with Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania attracting the headlines. But there are still no shortage of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 277
Crash bash
Oh goodness, here comes the sun. What should we do? Well, after months of moaning about the chilly weather, it's probably time to complain that it's too hot. That's certainly what this author will be doing. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Now that the Sun has finally come out, I'm going to completely ignore it and play some video...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 276
Hangover
E3 2019 has completely destroyed us it seems, as this is going to go down as the shortest WAYP in history. That doesn’t matter, though, because this feature is ultimately all about you. Make sure you drop a comment in the space below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m taking a little break from games after E3 2019, as I attempt to earn some...
Talking Point Is E3 Still Relevant?
The burning question
There were huge question marks over the purpose of E3 last year, when Sony’s tentpole showcase failed to meet expectations and the other publishers were unable to pick up the slack. This year has been immeasurably worse: whatever your thoughts on the various press c
Talking Point Should Sony Introduce a Game Pass Subscription of Its Own?
Subscription wars
Besides the lack of gameplay demos and Banjo-Kazooie, perhaps the biggest story of E3 2019 has been Microsoft’s excellent Game Pass subscription. The platform holder pushed the package hard – as it has done for a couple of years now – with the vast majority of games on its stage scheduled to debut as part of the service. This...
Talking Point Did Square Enix's E3 2019 Press Conference Live Up to the Hype?
Living like it's 1997
Square Enix has just wrapped up its E3 2019 press conference, and what a show it was. Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers were out in force, but the Japanese publisher still made time for the likes of the promising Dying Light 2. With reveals for the likes of Outriders and
Talking Point Were You Left Impressed By Ubisoft's E3 2019 Press Conference?
Treating the services
Ubisoft always manages to put on a good show when it's time to put up or shut up, but E3 2019 was a little different. After the teaser dropped last week, we finally got our first proper look at Watch Dogs Legion, while service-based titles such as Rainbow Six: Siege and The Division 2 both detailed upcoming DLC.
Talking Point Did Microsoft Deliver the Goods in Its E3 2019 Press Conference?
The third-party focus
It was a bit of a late one when all was said and done, but Microsoft has finally concluded its E3 2019 press conference. Of course, a large portion of the show focused on exclusive titles from Xbox Studios, but there was a lot of third-party goodness for PS4 owners to munch on. Cyberpunk 2077 impressed in another trailer that...
Talking Point Was Bethesda's E3 2019 Press Conference on Form?
Rip and tear
It feels like every year we're questioning whether Bethesda has enough games in the making to put on its own show, but once again the publisher has proven that it can deliver the goods when the time is right. One of E3 2019's biggest takeaways will be the DOOM Eternal gameplay demonstration, what a corker that was. We can't wait to play...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 275
Electronic entertainment expo
It’s all hands on deck here at Push Square Towers, as we prepare for the impending E3 2019. As such, this week’s WAYP is a little on the light side, but we’re sure that you’ll pad things out in the comments section below. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ll be playing a bit of Dreams in my ongoing efforts...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 274
Calm before the storm
It's the final weekend before E3 2019, so if you've got any outstanding games you want to clear from your backlog, now would be the time to get busy. Well, we suppose you could save them until after the big show, but where's the fun in that? Get busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been having a blast with my PlayStation VR...
Talking Point What Free June 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the June 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? Sony attracted a lot of criticism for May 2019's PS+ lineup, with Overcooked and What Remains of Edith Finch not really cutting the mustard for a lot of fans. We're going to get into all of the...
