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News Japanese Sales Charts: All's Quiet on the PlayStation Front
Summertime snoozefest
Bad news if you thought the Japanese sales charts were about to get interesting, because for the millionth week running, there's bugger all happening as far as PlayStation's concerned. There are no new PlayStation 4 releases in the top 20, with Tekken 7 the only current-gen release remaining in the top five. Bandai Namco's...
News Huge Savings for PlayStation Plus Members on EU PS Store
More double discounts
Double Discounts are live not just in North America, but in Europe as well. PlayStation Plus members will secure the best bargains here, with deals like MLB The Show 17 for £19.99 and Batman: Return to Arkham for £10.49. Other highlights include Far Cry Primal for £13.79, Metro Redux for £7.49, and The Crew for £7.99. If...
News PlayStation Plus Members Unlock Double Discounts on NA PS Store
Cheap as chips
Has the E3 2017 hype whet your appetite for some new gaming goodness? Good news, there are a bunch of double discounts on the North American PlayStation Store right now – and PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting the best deals. For example, Battlefield 4 is just $7.99, while the entire first season of Hitman is $23.99. Other...
Store Update 20th June 2017 (Europe)
Back to normal
E3 2017 is over and normal service has resumed – starting with the European PlayStation Store update. Obviously the big new arrival this week is Nex Machina, the sublime twin-stick shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis. But in its slipstream is Dead by Daylight, Get Even, and a couple of new PlayStation Vita titles. PS4 Games:...
News May 2017 NPD: Nintendo Switch Stock Shortages Open the Door for PS4
Injustice 2 leads software chart
After being overthrown by the Nintendo Switch for a couple of months, stock shortages have opened the door and allowed the PlayStation 4 to reclaim its crown at the summit of the United States hardware charts. May 2017 wasn’t a brilliant month for the games industry, as overall spend dropped 11 per cent, though...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Keeps ARMS at Arm's-Length
The huntress returns
Horizon: Zero Dawn has returned to the summit of the UK sales charts, after being reduced nationwide as part of the Days of Play promotion. Aloy’s adventure managed to keep new Nintendo Switch exclusive ARMS at arm’s-length – though it was retailing at double the price on a significantly smaller install base, so that’s...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 173
Post-show play sesssions
E3 2017 is over, which means that we’re ready to actually play games again – as opposed to just talk about them. The summer months may be in full swing, but the PlayStation 4 gaming calendar ain’t looking any quieter. Here’s what we’re playing this weekened. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: After weeks of...
Podcast Episode 26 - Was E3 2017 a Show to Remember?
Or has the game changed?
Somehow it's E3 again, which apparently means all the news about video games! After recovering from the notion that it's already been a whole year, we knuckle down this episode to cover all the big hitters announced, talked about, and generally witnessed with eyeballs at the convention this year. While we touch on stuff seen...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Read the E3 2017 News Instead
Another slow week
The Japanese sales charts are out, and as has been the case for several weeks now, there’s naff all going on apart from the Nintendo Switch getting a trickle of stock. PlayStation 4 sales are in the gutter, but it’s just a dry spell for the entire industry at the moment; expect sales to perk up across the board when Dragon...
E3 2017 13 Sentinels Looks Stupidly Pretty, But Its New Trailer Doesn't Tell Us Much
Unlucky for some
Vanillaware's gorgeous new game, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, has received a shiny new E3 2017 trailer - but the problem is that even after watching it, we still don't know much at all about the game. Well, we know it's visually incredible, but we've already mentioned that. So, a teaser trailer for a title that was announced back in...
Deals Former E3 Favourites Discounted on NA PlayStation Store
Some decent savings
Sony’s plunged the price of some former E3 favourites on the North American PlayStation Store, with the spotlight being on the best convention attendees from yesteryear. PlayStation Plus members will get the best savings, with standout offers including Batman: Arkham Knight for $9.99 and Mirror’s Edge Catalyst for $9.99. The...
E3 2017 Undertale Coming to PS4 and Vita With Collector's Edition
It fills you with determination
Undertale is one of last year's most innovative, emotionally affecting RPGs with a profoundly silly yet profound story. However, it no longer remains exclusive to PC. The universally-praised title will arrive on the PlayStation 4 and Vita this summer. In addition, a collector's edition provided by Fangamer will also...
News UK Sales Charts: WipEout Omega Collection Earns an Elite Pass
First ever number one for franchise
We’re going to blow your mind a bit here: WipEout Omega Collection has scored the first ever UK sales charts number one in the iconic series’ history. Yes, that’s really true – it’s the first WipEout game ever to top the British sales charts. Has your mind been blown? We’re pretty bloody shocked...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 172
The calm before the storm
E3 2017 begins in earnest this weekend with a handful of media briefings, but there’s plenty of time for gaming while you wait for all of the shows to get underway. The question is: what games will be part of your pre-presser warm-up? You know the drill by now. Graham Banas, Reviewer: With all sorts of E3 conferences to...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Tekken 7 Juggles Its Way to Number 1
Tekken it higher
Well, there's only one worthwhile story to extract from the latest Japanese sales charts. Soaring straight to the top of the software list, Tekken 7 shifted 58,736 copies on PlayStation 4 during its debut. Certainly not an amount worth shouting about, but it's worth remembering that the series has traditionally moved more units in...
News Beautiful Art Meets Giant Mechs in Sci-Fi Title 13 Sentinels, Confirmed for Western Release
Lucky 13
Vanillaware, the Japanese studio behind the glorious Dragon's Crown and the fantastic Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, has a new game in the works called 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The project was originally announced quite a while back, but we've seen very little of it since. All we know is that it sports George Kamitani's insanely good signature...
Store Update 6th June 2017 (Europe)
Checkered flag
If racing games are your thing, then you’re in for a treat this week. Both remaster WipEout Omega Collection and sequel DiRT 4 are headliners on the European PlayStation Store this time. Other new arrivals include intriguing narrative adventure The Town of Light and survival horror Perception. You can find the full list of arrivals...
News June 2017's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Get 'em while they're hot
Want something new to play? Look no further than the PlayStation Store, where June 2017’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available now – in Europe at least. Those of you in North America will have to wait until the PlayStation Store updates in your region, but it shouldn’t be too far behind. The lineup...
News Sony Believes PlayStation Vita Is Still a Viable System
But not in the West
Despite being the successor to a platform that moved over 80 million units, the PlayStation Vita has been a commercial flop. While the handheld is fantastic to use, it never quite got the support needed to make it succeed in a changing world where smartphones rule pockets around the world. And as part of an interview with The...
News UK Sales Charts: Tekken 7 Lands Series' First Number One in 20 Years
83 per cent of copies sold on PS4
Tekken 7 has become the first entry in Bandai Namco’s iconic brawler brand to top the UK sales charts in almost two decades. The previous entry to achieve such a feat was Tekken 3 all the way back in 1998, which is frankly incredible. A whopping 83 per cent of retail copies were sold on the PlayStation 4 – one...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 171
Almost forgot to ask
Guess who forgot about WAYP this week? In your humble host’s defence, the Bank Holiday has messed up our perception of time – and, like, E3 2017 is approaching so… Anyhoo, we have an amazing team of scribes here who dropped everything at a moment’s notice to shoot their itinerary over. That or they just so happened to be...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2017
Whimsy, Batman, shadow things, and exploding eyeballs
Yikes, it's the summer of 2017 already. The year seems to be flying by, but at least we've had more than our fair share of gaming goodness so far - and May wasn't found lacking for quality titles, either. As always, we got our team of writers together in order to vote for the best game of last...
Review The Caligula Effect (PS Vita)
μ got a friend in me
When a game features a story written by Persona veteran Tadashi Satomi it’s difficult not to get a bit hyped for it. The Caligula Effect is an ambitious sounding action role-playing game set in a high school with over 500 non-playable characters to befriend and a very unique battle system. Sadly, if you were hoping for a game...
News June 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Announced
A nice bit of variety
Sony has revealed your PlayStation Plus titles for June 2017, and as it turns out, the recent leak was correct. Indeed, PlayStation 4's looking at a strong offering with Life Is Strange and Killing Floor 2 leading the way. That's not bad at all, is it? Both are quite highly rated, and they each present something completely...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Ys VIII Dashes Straight to Number 1 as PS4 Stays Quiet
Guilty Gear also rocks into top 5
We'd still classify this as a pretty boring instalment of the Japanese sales charts, but at least we've got a few things to write about this time around. First off, the latest Ys game, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, shot straight to the top of the software charts, selling a kind-of-okay-but-actually-pretty-low 27,741...
Store Update 30th May 2017 (Europe)
Tekken the mick
We’re almost in June, and the first of a trifecta of PSone franchises is scheduled to release in a matter of days. Tekken 7 is due out this Friday, but if you can’t wait that long, then there’s Danger Zone, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, and the final episode in The Walking Dead: A New Frontier to look forward to. What are you...
News UK Sales Charts: Injustice 2 Slaps Down Overwatch
NetherRealm's brawler on top
Injustice 2 juggled its way to a second flawless victory this week, beating away strong competition from a resurgent Overwatch – itself enjoying its first anniversary event. Grand Theft Auto V looted third position, while FIFA 17 and PREY made up the remainder of the top five. Dishonored 2 re-entered the charts in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 170
Warm up
The sun’s been shining for two or three days here in the UK, which means after much yearning for summer, the British people have turned to an age old complaint: “It’s too hot!” And, frankly, it is – so we’ll be hunkering down in our man cave and playing some games. Here’s what’s on the agenda. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve...
News A New PlayStation Vita? The Ridiculously Stupid E3 Rumours Have Begun
God help us
Dear oh dear, where to even begin? There are currently rumours floating around the 'net that suggest Sony is planning on unveiling a brand new portable console at E3 next month. Supposedly, this new device will go toe to toe with the Nintendo Switch, because yes, that's a totally logical market for Sony to pursue. Now, these kinds of...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Steady as Sales Slow Down
Calm before the Dragon Quest?
The post-Golden Week slump in Japan is still very real, with little to shout about in this week’s Media Create report. PREY was the “hottest” new release of the week, selling 7,105 units on the PlayStation 4. Danganronpa 1/2 Reload also charted for Sony’s new-gen system, shifting 3,880 units. You’ve got to...
Store Update 23rd May 2017 (Europe)
Time for RiME
It’s yet another pleasant week on the European PlayStation Store this time. Big name brands may be out, but there’s plenty to look forward to, such as long awaited cel-shaded adventure RiME and psychological horror Get Even. There’s also a new game for the Vita called Plantera, which seems to be parodying the metal band of a...
News Kickstarter Star Bloodstained Is Apparently Only 20 to 30 Per Cent Complete
Bloody hell
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was a smash hit over on Kickstarter when it was first revealed back in 2015. The project was funded incredibly quickly, but for how long it's been in development, we haven't seen too much of the Castlevania clone. And what we have actually seen of it hasn't looked especially polished, either. The game's...
News UK Sales Charts: PlayStation VR Exclusive Farpoint Shoots Up Second
Injustice served in first
Looks like Sony’s enormous marketing spend paid off, as PlayStation VR first-person shooter Farpoint has entered the UK sales charts in second position this week – an impressive achievement considering the increased cost of the PlayStation VR Aim Controller bundle and the slim install base of the headset itself. It...
Talking Point What Free June 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Predictions, please
We’re nearing the end of another month, which means that attention must turn away from the current crop of PlayStation Plus goodies and towards June 2017’s lineup. We’re not entirely sure when the roster will be announced – most likely it’s going to be 31st May – but we’re fully expecting the freebies to be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 168
Canary wharf
The Premier League comes to a conclusion this weekend, but the season’s far from over, with a series of big finals to follow over the coming week or so. It does mean that our weekends are about to become even free-er, though, with no footie on the telly to distract us from clearing our backlogs. No excuses anymore. Sammy Barker,...
News April 2017 NPD: Persona 5 Proves JRPGs Still Have Pulling Power
Atlus title debuts second in USA charts
You know how these NPD sales charts work by now, right? Typically the uber-mainstream titles all move to the top, while the more core gamer franchises secure a token appearance towards the bottom. Except that hasn’t really happened this time: Persona 5 finished second in April 2017. This is an...
News Action RPG Fallen Legion Brings a Branching Story to PS4, Vita in July
Hand-drawn title gets a release date
We first wrote about Fallen Legion ages ago, but it sounds like developer YummyTummyTummy has accomplished a lot since then, as the action role-playing game now has a confirmed PlayStation 4 and Vita release date. The title boasts a branching story based on "split-second decisions" along with a bombastic...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Suffers Another Sales Dip During Post-Holiday Period
Yawn
Jeeeeez, when will it end? For weeks now we've been struggling to make articles out of the latest Japanese sales charts because... Well, there really hasn't been much to write about from a PlayStation perspective. Unfortunately, that's also the case this week; not a single new PlayStation 4 title entered the top 20. Of course, this was always...
Store Update 16th May 2017 (Europe)
The Surge! Injustice 2! Farpoint!
Corrr, it’s a big’un on the European PlayStation Store – and no, that opening salvo was not supposed to be a quote from a Carry On film. New releases this week include small, insignificant titles like… Oh, er, The Surge, Injustice 2, and Farpoint. We’re being sarcastic by the way – those are all arguably...
News UK Sales Charts: PREY Hunts Down Mario Kart in Second Week
Bethesda's first number one since DOOM
PREY didn’t get off to the best start in the UK sales charts, but it seems word of mouth – and the first proper batch of reviews – has perhaps helped the first-person shooter to fare better, as it’s leapfrogged Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to take the top spot this time. Grand Theft Auto V also climbed above...
News Wait! There's a Flash Sale on the US PlayStation Store Now
Save big on sci-fi titles
Wait, what? There’s a new Flash Sale on the North American PlayStation Store? Well, then. This one’s set to run until 08:00 PT on Monday, 15th May, so you’ve still got a little bit of time to take advantage of it. The theme this time is sci-fi, so highlights on the PlayStation 4 include DOOM for $19.79,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 167
Dark side
We’re getting perilously close to E3 2017 now, but we’re trying not to think about that. Instead, it’s actually surprisingly busy here at Push Square Towers for May, with the release calendar showing no signs of slowing down really. Much of the team is on review duty, with several big games being worked on as we write. Sammy Barker,...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Golden Week Winds Up Weak
Nothing to see here
Golden Week did little to propel hardware or software sales in Japan, as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe once again ruled the roost. PlayStation 4 hardware enjoyed a small bump, but it was the Xbox One that scored the biggest increase – even if its numbers are little more than a statistical error at this point. NieR: Automata prevented...
News May Sale Plunges PS4 Prices on EU PlayStation Store
Summer time
Summer is nearing, which means that the release calendar is ever so slightly clearing. Don’t let that stop you from taking a trip to the PlayStation Store, though, as Sony has rolled out a brand new batch of savings in Europe to keep you indoors while the sun shines outside. These new May savings span a scattershot of titles, many of...
Review Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds (PS Vita)
Samurai lovin', had me a blast
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is the latest game in the Hakuoki series, and is billed by developer Idea Factory as a “remastered telling of the beloved 2008 series”. Set in historic Japan, the game follows the protagonist as she's taken in by a group of samurai while looking for her father who has gone missing. Being an...
Store Update 9th May 2017 (Europe)
Livin' la vida LocoRoco
It’s a niche week on the European PlayStation Store, but don’t let that turn you away. LocoRoco Remastered is clearly the headline new arrival, but it’s joined by NBA Playgrounds, Resident Evil Code Veronica X, Lethal League, Polybius, Strafe, and much more – all worth checking out. Do let us know what you’re...
Video The History of the PlayStation Store
A decade of digital
A little over ten years ago, Sony cut the ribbon on a new virtual shopping plaza: the PlayStation Store. Opening for business alongside the PlayStation 3, the inaugural digital storefront was as rudimentary as these things get: it was essentially a web page with a couple of games for sale and some trailers. Who could have...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Enjoy a Nice Boost Despite Lack of New Games
PS4 jumps above 20k once again
Here at Push Square we like to have a bit of meat on our articles - just relaying the facts gets a little boring after a while. However, there are times when there simply isn't much that we can add to a topic - and that's definitely the case with the latest Japanese sales charts. With no new PlayStation 4 titles...
News UK Sales Charts: Mario Kart Eats PREY Alive
Bethesda's latest falls 600 units short
PREY hunted down Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the latest UK sales charts, but it couldn’t topple the Nintendo Switch exclusive. Word is that Bethesda’s reboot fell just 600 units short of the kart racer, though the Blue Shell flingin’ favourite was itself 71 per cent down week-over-week. While we’re not...
Soapbox The Persona Series and Difficulty: Is Easier Always Better?
Charlotte Cutts on Persona 5 and its relative easiness
WARNING: This article contains heavy spoilers for Persona 3/Persona 5 and mild spoilers for Persona 4. On finishing Persona 5 at the weekend, I felt what I always feel at the end of a gruelling 80-hour role-playing game-fest: equal parts sad and relieved. I’d played the game on...
