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News UK Sales Charts: Mirror's Edge Catalyst Can't Outrun Overwatch
Uncharted 4 drops into fourth
Mirror's Edge Catalyst couldn't outpace Overwatch in this week's UK sales charts, meaning that Blizzard's popular first-person shooter has secured a third week at the summit. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End dropped down into fourth this time, but it remains the best-selling individual game, which is some feat given that it's...
E3 2016 Expect More Niche Japanese Visual Novels on Your PS4, Vita
Variety is the spice of life
Sekai Project, a publisher of visual novels and Japanese indie games, has teamed up with Mighty Rabbit Studios to port its catalogue of titles to the PlayStation 4 and Vita in physical and digital form. No explicit releases have been revealed yet, but apparently "extensive" work is being carried out by the North...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 121
The calm before the E3 2016 storm
Everything that possibly could have gone wrong went wrong this week, but it's going to take the onset of another Ice Age to prevent us from covering E3 2016 to the extent that you expect. Before the big show gets underway, though, there's just enough time for our weekly edition of WAYP. Let's get this over with...
News May 2016 NPD: Uncharted 4 Helps US Industry Swing Upwards
No comment from Sony again
After April 2016's desperately dire NPD report, the US industry has rebounded in May, with total physical spend up four per cent year-over-year – raking in a handsome $528.6 million. While hardware and accessories declined yet again (by 10 per cent and two per cent respectively), it was software that propelled the...
Podcast Episode 8 - The Best Games of 2016
And is Blood and Wine mighty fine?
How quickly can two weeks really go, eh? Ben Potter and myself return to babble on about all the awesome PlayStation happenings for the last fortnight along with important discussions on important topics – only on the Push Square Podcast. In this episode we have a talk about
News Japanese Sales Charts: No Competition for Dragon Quest Heroes II at the Top
Overwatch and Uncharted 4 also stick around
Dragon Quest Heroes II has enjoyed its second successive week at the top of the Japanese software charts, selling through another 43,640 copies on PlayStation 4, while the Vita and PlayStation 3 versions settled in second and third place, respectively. Good stuff for Square Enix's long running property,...
Store Update 7th June 2016 (North America)
#Content
A spot of parkour, por favor. As was the case with the European PlayStation Store update, Mirror's Edge Catalyst is the highlight overseas. However, there is one surprise addition: Psychonauts is available now as a PlayStation 2 Classic for the PlayStation 4. Apologies this whole list is written in a loud voice – blame the
News You Can Download Your June PlayStation Plus Games Right Now
NBA 2K16, Gone Home, and more await
If you hop onto the PlayStation Store right now - in both North America and Europe, as far as we're aware - you should be able to go ahead and grab this month's PlayStation Plus selection. If you haven't been keeping up with what's on offer, then allow us to quickly list what you can expect. On PlayStation 4, two...
News World of Final Fantasy Will Last You Over 100 Hours
It also sounds very accessible
The more that we hear about World of Final Fantasy, the more intrigued we become. The colourful role-playing game just got North American and European release dates, and now a bunch of details have been revealed via an interview with director Hiroki Chiba and art director Yasuhisa Izumisawa in the latest issue of...
News Gundam: Extreme VS-Force Blasts onto European Vitas in July
Beam rifles at the ready
Back in April, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force got a North American release date, and European fans have been waiting for their turn ever since. Fortunately, Bandai Namco's confirmed that the mech based brawler will be jetting to the Old World on the same day - the 12th July. However, it's worth reiterating that...
Store Update 7th June 2016 (Europe)
Catalyst
Oooh, boy – have all these pre-E3 2016 release dates left you salivating over the European PlayStation Store update? As has become common for the PlayStation 4 lately, it's a humongous refresh this week, with Mirror's Edge Catalyst and SteamWorld Heist being the big names – accompanied by a literal stream of other titles, including
News Cutesy PS4, Vita Spin-Off World of Final Fantasy Stacks Up in October
Cloud nine
The deluge of Final Fantasy games continues, as Square Enix has attached a release date to chibi spin-off World of Final Fantasy ahead of E3 2016. The game – which is set to release on the PlayStation 4 and Vita – will bring a bit of colour to your PlayStation platform of choice from 25th October in North America and 28th October in...
News UK Sales Charts: Overwatch Out for Uncharted 4, DOOM
Evergreen arrivals continue to dominate
We have a sneaking suspicion that the UK sales charts have found three new permanent fixtures: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, DOOM, and Overwatch. While Blizzard's FPS is only in its second week – and has managed to secure top spot yet again – the other two titles have been loitering around for some time now...
Push Rewind PlayStation Plus Freebies, PS4's Best Games, Loads of Reviews
A big week
Whey, it's almost E3, which means that things should be quiet around here, right? Are you crazy? It's busier than ever! We spent this week reviewing dozens of games, providing updates on a slew of upcoming ones, and generally getting you in the mood for the big show. Hyped yet? Reviews: Overwatch - 9/10 Blizzard has never been a...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2016
Heroes, demons, tanks, and treasure
May was a cracking month for PlayStation, with several heavy hitting titles bursting onto Sony's latest system. Despite the strength of our Game of the Month nominees, though, there was a clear winner when it came to the crunch. And no, you don't get any prizes for guessing which release came out on top. Bronze...
News Japan Votes for PlayStation's Most Memorable Games
Long in the memory
Famitsu, the famous Japanese gaming magazine, is celebrating its 30th anniversary – and it's asked readers to vote for their most memorable games per console as a consequence. A whopping 2,921 people responded, with the rules stating that participants could only pen one title per platform. We've included the top ten titles for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 120
Overwatch this
It's quite incredible that there have been 120 issues of WAYP to date. Back when we started this series, we never imagined it would run this long, but that's a testament to the team for constantly getting involved, and you for commenting week in, week out. Give yourselves a big pat on the back. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor:...
News Cosmic Star Heroine Is the SEGA CD-Esque RPG Your PS4, Vita Has Been Itching For
Cor, blimey – get a load of that soundtrack! Cosmic Star Heroine – the Phantasy Star-inspired role-playing release from Zeboyd Games – has been a long time coming, but the above E3 2016 trailer confirms that the SEGA CD-esque nostalgia-fest is almost here. In fact, you'll be filling protagonist Alyssa L'Salle's red beret this summer. We...
News PS Vita Passes 5 Million Units Milestone in Japan
Celebrate good times
It may have struggled globally, but the PlayStation Vita is still pretty darn relevant in Japan, with the handheld passing the five million units milestone in the region today. The news comes courtesy of the latest Media Create report, which signalled that the portable sold 14,956 units during the period spanning 23rd May to...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dragon Quest Heroes II Conquers the Top Spot with Ease
Overwatch also blasts into top 5
Realistically, there was only ever going to be one game to take the top spot of the latest Japanese software charts: Dragon Quest Heroes II. The super slimy sequel smashed into first place on PlayStation 4, selling through a very respectable 184,820 copies. It was followed by the Vita version in second, and the...
Store Update 31st May 2016 (North America)
(Burn) out of bounds
Dangerous Golf arrives on the PlayStation 4 this week – or should that be PlayStation Fore?! It's joined by some proper badass birdies, including Oxenfree and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine. If you don't fancy sipping on either of those then there's quite literally a dozen other releases vying for your attention...
Store Update 31st May 2016 (Europe)
Better late than never
The European PlayStation Blog is about as efficient as your humble host after a dozen Big Macs these days, but a frazzled Francesca Mead has finally posted the latest EU PlayStation Store update. In it are the expected suspects: De
News Your June PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Revealed
NBA 2K16 and Gone Home confirmed
We hope that you're in the mood for shootin' some hoops, because NBA 2K16 is dribbling into June's PlayStation Plus selection. And, as previously rumoured, indie darling Gone Home will be joining the basketball sim on PlayStation 4. Not a bad combination, we suppose? Meanwhile, PlayStation 3 users can look forward...
News UK Sales Charts: Overwatch Bumps Uncharted 4 from Summit
Almost 50 per cent of physical sales on PS4
Channelling its best Reinhardt impression, Overwatch has swatted Uncharted 4: A Thief's End from the top of the UK sales charts. Naughty Dog's impressive action adventure was frozen in second place by Mei, while the popular FPS used Widowmaker's rifle to get a good view from the summit. Word of mouth kept...
News Akiba's Beat Strips Off in Famitsu This Week
Beat off
Stripping sim Akiba's Trip was an oddity worthy of attention when it released on various PlayStation formats a few years back, so Akiba's Beat should draw some interest this week. Acquire's teasing a full reveal in this week's Famitsu magazine, with a teaser website also counting down to a 2nd June reveal. While the name hints at some kind...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 119
Ils sont les meilleurs
Champions League final day has arrived, which means that we're hours away from seeing two cagey Spanish teams cancel each other out for 90 minutes. That's not stopped the British contingent of Push Square Towers from feeling giddy, though, with Euro 2016 mere weeks away as well. Toss in the Olympics and Wimbledon, too, and who...
News Capcom and SNK Classics Join the European PlayStation Now Library
You can grab them now
Sony has announced the latest additions to the European PlayStation Now line-up, which now includes games from classic Capcom franchises such as Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, and beloved SNK titles such as Fatal Fury, Metal Slug, and Magician Lord. A full list of the latest additions is available below: Capcom: Residen
News Rock Those Blocks, Dragon Quest Builders Is Heading West This Year on PS4, Vita
Building a bridge to your heart
Phew. For a minute there, we were beginning to doubt that Dragon Quest Builders would ever sail overseas, but Square Enix has delivered some good news. The clearly Minecraft-inspired role-playing release will be heading West later this year on both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. We bet that you're relieved to hear that,...
News Even Mighty No. 9's Developer Thinks the Latest Trailer Is Trash
"Unforgivable"
This is a story that just keeps getting better and better. After more delays than we care to remember and countless promotional cock-ups, Mighty No. 9 isn't exactly in the best shape leading up to its launch next month on the 21st June. Yesterday, publisher Deep Silver released this trailer, which went down really, really badly with...
News Behold the Mighty No.9 Trailer People Are Tearing to Bits
"Cry like an anime fan on prom night"
Mighty No.9's been stuck between a rock(man) and a hard place for as long as we can remember, and its situation doesn't seem to be improving, even as we near its 21st June release date. The crowdfunded sidescroller looks as rough as ever in its newest trailer, and the 800 dislikes that sit on its YouTube page...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Holds on to the Top Spot for Second Week Running
Drake's moderate fortune
Anyone who's played an Uncharted game will know of Nathan Drake's insane ability to grip even the smallest environmental outcrop, but rather than hanging on for dear life, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is actually enjoying its time at the top of the Japanese software charts for the second week in a row. The PlayStation 4...
Store Update 24th May 2016 (North America)
Gin blossoms
The biggest new addition to the North American PlayStation Store this week? It's not Overwatch, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, or Downwell – it's the addition of Hey Jealousy to the Rock Band 4 store. Love that song. PS4 Games: Crazy Strike Bowling EX (Out 5/25) $12.99 Downwell (Cross Buy) $4.99 Dungeons...
Podcast Episode 7 - What Can Sony Do to Top E3 2015?
And is the return of DOOM hellishly good?
After an extra week of absence from your wonderful listening devices – better known as ears – Ben Potter and myself triumphantly return to bring you a healthy dollop of PlayStation happenings, important discussions, and second hand furniture tips via the Push Square Podcast. In this episode we have a...
News Toukiden 2's Looking Sharp in New PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Demonic dismemberment
There's something incredibly satisfying about lopping off the limbs of giant demons in Toukiden, and we're glad that Toukiden 2's new trailer seems to agree with us. Full of hacks, slashes, and weird, powerful spirit hands, the action role-playing title's fresh video's full of new gameplay clips. Due out later this year on...
Store Update 24th May 2016 (Europe)
Be a hero
It's not the biggest European PlayStation Store update ever this time, but there are still some big names vying for your attention. Highlights include Overwatch, the hotly anticipated hero shooter from Blizzard, as well as Downwell and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. Shall we get down to business? PS4 Games:...
Talking Point What June PlayStation Plus Free Games Do You Want?
Pick your perfect lineup
Ah, June – one of those months where its first day happens to be a Wednesday. This means that we're not entirely sure whether the latest PlayStation Plus update will be announced later this week or next week, but you can bet your bottom dollar that we'll be pestering disgruntled PlayStation employees trying to find out...
News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Clings on to Top Spot
Gold
Sony's enjoying a real strong spell at the top of the UK sales charts, as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is the latest title from the publisher to enjoy successive weeks at the summit. Sales for Nate Drake's latest did drop sharply after its record breaking launch, meaning that DOOM was clipping at its heels – but Naughty Dog's outstanding...
Push Rewind Sony E3 Presser Timing, DOOM, Shadow of the Beast
Gran Turismo Sport! Homefront: The Revolution! More!
This week was overshadowed by the dread that Sony announcing its E3 2016 press conference onset. It's another late one here at Push Square Towers, but at least it'll be all over soon. Amid panic attacks, we reviewed old-school revivals DOOM and Shadow of the Beast, interviewed one of the writers...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 118
Waiting for Overwatch edition
Hoooo, boy – is that the end of another week? It means that we're one step closer to E3, which is both terrifying and exciting all at the same time. Still, we should probably make the most of these final moments of quiet while we can, and what better way to enjoy the silence than with some games? Here's what we're...
News NA PSN Flash Sale Asks You to Surrender Your Wallet
Give it up
Online speculation had suggested that Sony may roll out a Flash Sale on the North American PlayStation Store this week, and it's turned out to be true. While it's yet to be officially confirmed on the PlayStation Blog, the discounts are live right now and ready to be taken advantage of. The question is: is your wallet up to the task?...
Poll Which Uncharted Game Is the Best?
Draaaaake!
We bet that some of you saw this one coming. Naughty Dog's hardly put a foot wrong with Nathan Drake, the luckiest man alive and protagonist of the Uncharted series. Although Uncharted: Drake's Fortune didn't quite set the world alight when it launched back in 2007, we're not sure that anyone could have anticipated the runaway success of...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Climbs Above the Competition
PS4 sticks to the top, too
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has enjoyed reasonably healthy opening sales in Japan, claiming the top spot on the software charts and selling through 128,725 copies. While not a huge amount, it's a good start for the PlayStation 4 exclusive, and we'd wager that it'll stick around in the top 20 for a couple of weeks at least...
News Start Building Your Mercenary Squad with This Grand Kingdom Class Trailer
All together now
If you were lucky enough to nab a Grand Kingdom beta code earlier this month, then you'll know that Spike Chunsoft's role-playing release certainly has potential. As the commander of a roaming group of mercenaries, it's up to you to build a reliable squad of warriors, and the title's latest trailer does a good job of introducing a...
News May Madness Sale Brings Big Discounts to PS4 in Europe
The Witcher 3, The Elder Scrolls Online, and more
Well what do you know, there's another sale happening on the European PlayStation Store. This time around, the selection isn't that broad, but there are still some good deals going down. For example, if you're looking for a meaty role-playing game to keep you busy this summer, you may want to check...
Store Update 17th May 2016 (North America)
Rise up
It's an absolutely massive week on the North American PlayStation Store, with the PlayStation 4 fronting the charge. Shadow of the Beast, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered, and Homefront: The Revolution are the undeniable highlights, but there are a ton of other titles to look forward to – including a couple of new PlayStation 2 re-releases...
News SteamWorld Heist Boards PS4, Vita on 31st May
Steampunk'd
Image & Form's outstanding turn-based shooter SteamWorld Heist will loot the PlayStation 4 and Vita from 31st May, the always-friendly Swedish outfit has announced. That's a global release date for the cross-buy title, with the launch price set at the affordable $19.99/£15.99. There'll be a 15 per cent discount available at release...
Store Update 17th May 2016 (Europe)
Beast feast
If you're a PlayStation 4 owner, then prepare to rejoice: this week's roster of new digital releases is frankly frightening. Shadow of the Beast and Valkyria Chronicles Remastered are the obvious highlights, but special mention must be reserved for Kinetica and Wild Arms 3. There's also Homefront: The Revolution due out later this week...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II's Opening Movie Is a Real Charmer
Heroic effort
If there's one thing that the Dragon Quest series has always had, it's bucketloads of charm - and there's plenty of that on show in Dragon Quest Heroes II's opening cutscene. Square Enix has put the movie online for us all to enjoy before the hack and slash title launches later this month in Japan, and we've embedded it below. The CG...
News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Smashes Predecessor's Sales on PS4
Draking it in
With some inevitability, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has become the fastest selling entry in Naughty Dog's popular action adventure series to date in the UK, with sales of the PlayStation 4 exclusive bettering those of PlayStation 3 predecessor Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception by 66 per cent. That puts the game in a very handsome...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 117
A thief's DOOM
This week saw the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and DOOM, so you can guarantee that this edition of WAYP will be dominated by the two hottest additions to the PlayStation 4's library. *Reads Ramsey's entry*. Oh, for f***'s sake... Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be playing DOOM this weekend, I guess. I've got to be brutally...
