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News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Assumes the Throne
Franklin amazing
A sign of how slow the UK games industry is this summer: Grand Theft Auto V has reassumed its position at the top of the charts for the first time since March 2015. The game's been in the list for 150 weeks now, and this is its ninth number one. It was, however, a close-run contest between Rockstar's open world adventure and...
News New Berserk PS4 Gameplay Trailer Finally Gives a Glimpse of How it Plays
Coming out swinging
Well, we knew it was coming sooner or later. In what looks to be the first in a series of character specific gameplay trailers, Koei Tecmo has released around 50 seconds of footage from upcoming hack and slasher Berserk. Naturally, this initial video deals with protagonist Guts as both his younger self and when he's kitted out in...
Push Rewind No Man's Sky, Red Dead Redemption 2, PS4 Firmware 4.00
Back in time
A fairly busy week again here at Push Square Towers, as the build up to the hotly anticipated No Man's Sky intensified, while we reviewed a handful of big games such as ABZU and Brut@l. We put out a ton of feature coverage, while there were rumours regarding Red Dead Redemption 2 yet again. Reviews:
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 129
The greatest show on Earth
The Olympics are now officially underway, which means it's time to learn about nations that you never knew existed and watch sports that would never get primetime coverage under normal circumstances. You either love it or you hate it, but there's no denying that there's something special about the globe getting together...
News Bloody New PS4 Screenshots Show Character Transformations in Berserk
No mercy
Transformations don't play as big a role in Berserk as they do in something like Dragon Ball Z, but they're still an important part of the story. Guts goes wild when his Berserker Armour takes over, for example, and demons like Nosferatu Zodd have a true form that allows them to exert their real strength. It's pretty cool, then, that Koei...
News Darkest Dungeon Crawls onto PS4, Vita on 27th September
Don't forget your torch
We've been waiting a while for Darkest Dungeon to make its way to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, but developer Red Hook Studios has announced that we can finally get our hands on it on 27th September. The roguelike dungeon crawler gives players control of a band of heroes in a Gothic setting five hundred feet below the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Toukiden 2 Slays Its Way Into Top 5 on PS4, Vita
Demon hunting sequel has a decent start
Would you believe it - we've actually got something worth writing about when it comes to the latest Japanese sales charts. Toukiden 2 entered the software charts in fourth and fifth place on Vita and PlayStation 4 respectively, but neither version sold especially well, racking up around 100,000 units between...
Store Update 2nd August 2016 (North America)
Serving up some smash hits
It's free PlayStation Plus week, which means everyone's getting Tricky Towers, regardless of whether you want it or not. Other highlights this time include Abzu and Overcooked, as well as Ape Escape 2 and the first episode in Telltale's new Batman series. PS4 Games: ABZÚ $19.99 APE ESCAPE 2 (PS2) $9.99 CANNON...
Store Update 2nd August 2016 (Europe)
Water lot of great content
Too many games, too little time: the PlayStation 4 is awash with exciting additions this week, with Batman and Abzu being the highlights. We must spare a moment for multiplayer favourites Tricky Towers and Overcooked, too – the former of which is free with PlayStation Plus. PS4 Games: Dead Island Retro Revenge 1st...
News You Can Download August's Free PlayStation Plus Games Now
Stay positive
August's PlayStation Plus games are now available to download in Europe, so get signed in and add those bad boys to your library of backlog despair. This month's selection should launch later today in North America. In case you've forgotten, August's controversial offering includes Tricky Towers and Rebel Galaxy on PlayStation 4,...
Feature 5 Things Berserk Needs to Get Right on PS4, Vita
Glory on the battlefield
Berserk is a superb manga series from Japanese artist Kentaro Miura. It's dark fantasy with a capital D, and it's more than deserving of a video game adaptation that does the original work justice. Fortunately, prolific publisher Koei Tecmo is on the case, and it's got Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force doing the heavy...
News The Demon with the Greatest Name Is Playable in Berserk on PS4, Vita
Enter Nosferatu Zodd
Now we're talking! Nosferatu Zodd, one of Berserk's central characters, is going to be playable in the PlayStation 4 and Vita adaptation. The supremely powerful demon, who can alternate between humanoid and beast forms, will surely be a blast to use in Koei Tecmo's upcoming hack and slasher. We imagine that it won't be long...
News Vita Game About Giving Girls Orgasms Accidentally Rated for Everyone
Someone please think of the children
Here's a cock up that could potentially land someone in a very sticky situation: the box art for the PlayStation Vita version of risqué rails shooter Gal*Gun: Double Peace has been mistakenly marked with the rating E – and that means Everyone, not Erotic. The error was spotted by infamous Twitter user Wario64,...
News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Sales Increase 94 Per Cent
Up and at 'em
With the school holidays underway, Sony's pumped a ton more cash into Uncharted 4: A Thief's End here in the UK, widely advertising a special price promotion. The game dropped to £34.99 temporarily – though you could get it even cheaper at some stores – and that prompted a 94 per cent surge in sales. It still wasn't enough to...
Push Rewind August's PS Plus Games, PS4 Firmware Update, Great Indie Titles
Highs and lows
This week was dominated by two big announcements from Sony: the PlayStation Plus lineup for August and PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00. While we're still waiting for full details on the latter, the former has caused a bit of a commotion. In brighter news, there's been no shortage of great games lately, as both Headlander and Hyper...
Talking Point Should Sony Ditch PS3, Vita Support for PlayStation Plus?
Moving on
Like it or not, the PlayStation 3 and Vita are nearing the end of their lives. That's not to say that either system is irrelevant – this author's been playing the addictive Steamworld Heist on the latter lately – but they're not in their heyday anymore. Sony knows this: it's ceased talking about the PS3 almost entirely, and while it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 128
And relax
The one problem with WAYP is that it comes around too quickly. Your humble host took a glance at the calendar this morning and realised that it's already almost August – we'll be going Christmas shopping in the blink of an eye. Anyway, you know the drill – here's what we're playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've signed up...
Poll Are You Happy with August's PlayStation Plus Games?
Remain calm
It's safe to say that August's PlayStation Plus reveal didn't go down too well - we haven't seen such online rage regarding Sony's service in quite some time, but is next month's offering really that bad? We're going to let you answer that one. In case you're out of the loop, August's selection includes Tetris-like block puzzler Tricky...
News People Really Aren't Happy with August's PlayStation Plus Games
Remember to turn caps lock on
PlayStation Plus announcement day is always good for a laugh, but we doubt that anyone who has to handle Sony's social media accounts is smiling right now. Following today's Plus reveal - you can see the full list of August's games through here - PlayStation fans have grabbed their pitchforks and taken a good old stab...
News Your Free PlayStation Plus Games for August Have Been Revealed
Rebel Galaxy, Tricky Towers headline PS4
Sony has just announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus next month, with the space-based Rebel Galaxy and physics-based puzzler Tricky Towers leading the charge on the PlayStation 4. You can check out our review for Tricky Towers here. PlayStation 3 users can also look forward to Yakuza 5 and...
News Japanese Sales Charts: The PS4 Software Drought Continues
At least a new Vita game's in the top 20
We're starting to feel bad about asking you lot to give these Japanese charts articles a click - there's just nothing particularly interesting happening in the Land of the Rising Sun when it comes to Sony's systems, and it's probably going to stay that way until the PlayStation 4 gets a few new blockbusters...
News PS4 Sizzles This Summer with Hot EU PlayStation Store Deals
Lots of low prices
Sony's been doing pretty well with PlayStation Store discounts this year, and this four week European Summer Sale is decent. It spans all three PlayStation platforms, of course, but it's the PlayStation 4 offers that you'll probably be most interested in – and FIFA 16 at £15.99, Bloodborne at £19.99, and Mortal Kombat X at...
Store Update 26th July 2016 (North America)
Tasty
Dentists tell you not to indulge in too many delicacies, but when Hyper Light Drifter and Headlander are on the menu, you'd be a fool to look the other way. They're not the only treats in this week's North American PlayStation Store update, though, so we've included the full specials board below. PS4 Games: ARCADE ARCHIVES MX5000 $7.99 BLUE...
Store Update 26th July 2016 (Europe)
Lose your head
This week's highlights on the European PlayStation Store include Headlander and Hyper Light Drifter, two hotly anticipated digital releases. They're accompanied by a couple of Marvel Ultimate Alliance ports, as well as some new Fallout 4 DLC. What are you buying? PS4 Games: Headlander 26th July Hyper Light Drifter 26th July...
News Berserk on PS4, Vita Gets Smashed with a Delay in Japan
Still no specific release date in the West
Berserk, the Warriors-style adaptation of the dark fantasy manga and anime series of the same name, has been hit with a delay in Japan. The bloody hack and slasher was due out on the 21st September, but it's now been pushed back more than a month to the 27th October. The delay could potentially have an...
News Summon Night 6: Lost Borders Is Heading West on PS4, Vita
Not so lost
This generation just gets better and better for localisation efforts, doesn't it? American publisher Gaijinworks has announced that it's bringing Japanese role-playing title Summon Night 6: Lost Borders to Europe and North America in February next year. It'll be releasing on both PlayStation 4 and Vita. Apparently, the sequel will boast...
News UK Sales Charts: There's Very Little to See Here
As you were
There's very little to talk about in this week's UK sales charts, we're afraid; LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens topped the best sellers list for a fourth consecutive week – the fourth is clearly with it. Elsewhere, the top ten is packed with typical titles, like FIFA 16, Overwatch, and Grand Theft Auto V. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End...
Push Rewind Rise of the Tomb Raider, Sonic Mania, 20 Best Games on PS4
Normal service resumed
After over a month of E3 2016 hangover, the industry finally decided to pick itself back up and get to work this week, with an absolute ton of news breaking over the past seven days. The biggest headline perhaps pertained to Rise of the Tomb Raider's PlayStation 4 version, but equally exciting was confirmation that Gravity...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 127
Feelin' hot, hot, hot
As scorching temperatures here in the UK continue to melt away our productivity, we're not sure that we can even be arsed playing games this weekend. That said, those of you from more tropical climes may be better equipped to cope with the apocalyptic temperatures, so do let us know what you're playing in the comments section...
Review Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force (PS Vita)
Full Bust
The PlayStation Vita has its first Gundam game here in the West, and unfortunately, it's not that great. A spin-off from Japan's super popular Gundam VS series, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force is essentially a watered-down edition of the arcade action property with a focus on single player content. Directly comparing this portable...
Talking Point What August PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Take your pick
The summer months are melting away faster than our internal organs in the current UK heatwave, and that means that it's already time to start thinking about August's free PlayStation Plus games. July saw the addition of new release Furi and comical classic Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell on the PlayStation 4, capping a decent spell for...
News World of Final Fantasy May Be a Spin-Off, But It Definitely Shouldn't Be Ignored
Step aside, Noctis
The more that we see of World of Final Fantasy, the more we begin to think that this cutesy little role-playing release could be one of the property's best products in quite some time. With the game due out near the end of October, it's no surprise that it's currently being overshadowed by Final Fantasy XV, but we'd urge you to at...
News Toukiden 2's Opening Movie Will Get You in the Mood for Some Demon Slaying
The bigger they are
Koei Tecmo's revealed Toukiden 2's opening CG movie, and it's pretty much exactly what you'd expect. A non-specific main character teams up with the sequel's refreshed cast and they hack a giant Oni to bits in stylish fashion. Hey, at least the video's being true to the game. Still, it's worth a watch if you're looking to inject...
Podcast Episode 11 - Will No Man's Sky Live up to the Hype?
And who is a satsuma?
Somehow it's already time for another episode of the Push Square Podcast where Ben Potter and myself bring you all the latest goings on in the world of PlayStation in a super-serious and highly professional manner. We usually give you the hot takes on all the happenings of the last fortnight, but considering the Mordor-esque...
News Japanese Sales Charts: If We Were Nintendo Life, We'd Have Something to Write About
We're going home
The PlayStation 4 is still selling around the 20k mark. The PlayStation 4 still doesn't have any new games. See you next Wednesday. Hardware sales New 3DS LL – 23,382 (16,505) PlayStation 4 – 20,395 (22,717) PlayStation Vita – 10,991 (11,042) Wii U – 7,601 (15,470) New 3DS – 3,665 (3,284) PlayStation 3 – 1,045...
Store Update 19th July 2016 (North America)
PSP is not dead
I Am Setsuna is clearly the highlight this week, but we're going to waste this opening pre-amble pointing out that there's a new PlayStation Portable release this time: Retro City Rampage. Madness! PS4 Games: 10 SECOND NINJA X $9.99 CAST OF THE SEVEN GODSENDS - REDUX $6.99 I AM SETSUNA $39.99 KNOT $9.99 LIFELESS PLANET $19.99...
Store Update 19th July 2016 (Europe)
Are you Setsuna?
There's lots to like about this week's European PlayStation Store update, particularly if you're a fan of Japanese games. I Am Setsuna and The King of Fighters XIV demo are clearly the headliners, but there's other stuff like Gal*Gun: Double Peace worth watching out for as well. And failing all of that, there are at least a couple...
News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Climbs Back Up the Top Ten
Sales up 152 per cent
Amazon Prime Day 2016 was kind to Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, pushing the popular PlayStation 4 exclusive back to the top of the individual units chart – and into second on the all formats list. The game's sales increased by a whopping 152 per cent this time, which was enough to help it overcome Monster Hunter Generations –...
Push Rewind No Man's Sky, Dead Rising, EVO 2016
Welcome to the fantasy zone
It's not been a very interesting week here on Planet PlayStation, with most of the big stories stemming from No Man's Sky, which is now just about three or so weeks away. Other headlines included a Trophy list for Dead Rising, which looks poised to make its PlayStation debut. Reviews: Ghostbusters - 2/10 Roger Ebert...
News Garou: Mark of the Wolves Re-Enters the Ring on PS4, Vita
SNK working in collaboration with Sony on port
Neo Geo classic Garou: Mark of the Wolves is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Vita, publisher SNK has announced. The title – which is being ported in collaboration with Sony's third-party productions team – originally released in Japanese arcades all the way back in 1999, and was eventually ported to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 126
Time out
With the Great Weekend of Sport over, it's time for the Great Weekend of Gaming – at least that's what we're dubbing it here at Push Square Towers. There may not be many major titles deploying at the moment, but there are some decent offers on the PlayStation Store – and we've all got backlogs to bust. Here's what we're playing. Kell...
News NA PSN Flash Sale Sieges Your Wallet with PS4, PS3, Vita Deals
Battle ready
We sincerely hope that your discipline's battle hardened, because you're going to need every ounce of restraint to resist th—nah, actually, that was a strong opening sentence, but this impromptu North American PlayStation Store Flash Sale isn't that good. Running through until 12:00PM PT on 18th July, this latest sale has a combat...
News Berserk Will Be Unleased on PS4, Vita Later This Year in the West
No Guts no glory
Okay, this should be the last Berserk story for today, much to the relief of anti-anime editor Sammy Barker. Hot on the heels of fresh PlayStation 4 screenshots - which you can peruse through here - Koei Tecmo has revealed that the upcoming hack and slasher will indeed be releasing this year here in the West - this autumn, to be...
News Berserk Looks Bloody Brilliant in New PS4 Screenshots
The band's back together
Koei Tecmo's released a load of new PlayStation 4 screenshots of upcoming hack and slasher Berserk, and the good news is that the game's looking rather promising. The images, which we've embedded, show off Guts, Griffith, and Schierke as they take on hordes of foes in typical Warriors fashion. Oh, and there's plenty of...
News Guts Looks Better on PS4 Than He Does in the New Berserk Anime
Koei Tecmo shares a new screenshot
Koei Tecmo's released a new screenshot from its upcoming Berserk adaptation, and our immediate thought upon seeing it was that main character Guts actually looks better here than he does in the new CG anime series of Berserk. For those out of the loop, a fresh take on Berserk is currently airing, and although...
News You'll Be Taming These Adorable Monsters in World of Final Fantasy
Ramuh, Ifrit, Shiva, and Odin all join the party
Seeking the aid of classic Final Fantasy monsters and summons plays a big part in World of Final Fantasy, and the role-playing game's latest Japanese trailer gives us a better look at some of the potential allies that you'll meet on your journey. The video includes the likes of Cactuar and Tonberry,...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Ain't Got New Games, But it Keeps Selling Anyway
The never-ending story
Well this is all a bit familiar, isn't it? Once again, the PlayStation 4 has topped the Japanese hardware charts with 22,717 units sold despite the fact that there's been bugger all releasing on the system. The PS4 "Welcome Price" version of last year's Tales of Zestiria was the only current-gen title to make it into the top...
Store Update 12th July 2016 (North America)
Lots of game
Cancel those plans for a summer holiday: there are too many games to play. Alright, so there aren't any "heavy hitters" this week, but between the likes of Assault Suit Leynos, Kill Strain, Ghostbusters, and more, you should find something that you like. And if not – well, you're too picky! PS4 Games: Assault Suit Leynos $19.99...
News Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization's Latest English Trailer Has Plenty of PS4 Gameplay
But still no release date
Fans have high hopes for Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, but it feels like we've seen more than enough of it over the last few months. Indeed, even the title's latest trailer, which is around four minutes long and features a good amount of gameplay footage, isn't really anything that we haven't seen before - we guess...
Store Update 12th July 2016 (Europe)
Space race
A humongous week for PlayStation 4 and Vita fans is headlined on the European PlayStation Store by Adr1ft and Ghostbusters – both of which are aiming to occupy the summer void. There are also the long overdue additions of Killstrain and Neverwinter, while the likes of Type:Rider and Gal*Gun have interesting concepts to say the least...
