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News Prepare Yourself for Scheduled PSN Maintenance Next Week
Tidy time
Those dreaded four words have returned: scheduled PlayStation Network maintenance. Nah, in all honesty, Sony's server spring cleans tend to occur with very little disruption these days. Indeed, while the platform holder will be whipping out its feather duster from 21:30PM PDT (05:30AM BST) through 23:30PM PDT (07:30AM BST) on Monday, 18th...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Far Cry Primal Features in Tame Week
Not so wild
Yes! Your humble host has managed to wrestle this week's Japanese sales charts from associate editor Robert Ramsey's iron clasp for the first time in years; unfortunately, it's a rubbish one. Far Cry Primal was the highest charting new game for the week ending 10th April, moving 25,302 units on the PlayStation 4. The other big story is...
Store Update 12th April 2016 (North America)
What a time to be alive
This may not be the biggest North American PlayStation Store update ever, but quality trumps quantity every single time. And what a line-up it is: Dark Souls III, Ratchet & Clank, and Stories: Path of Destinies are all up for grabs. Samurai Warriors 4: Empires is also apparently out now, which seems to be the case every...
News Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness Clamps Down on PS4, Vita This September
Mandatory, repeat, mandatory
Announced for a Western release earlier in the year, Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness now has a confirmed launch date on PlayStation 4 and Vita. The visual novel title, which features player choice and multiple endings, takes place during the first season of the critically acclaimed anime, which first aired in Japan in...
Store Update 12th April 2016 (Europe)
Knight time
A short but sweet European PlayStation Store update this week, with Dark Souls III leading the charge. Ratchet & Clank is listed as a 15th April release, but as far as we understand it, this only applies to France, unfortunately. Other highlights this time include the DOOM open beta and Stories: The Path of Destinies. PS4 Games:...
News Guacamelee Dev's Severed Cuts Vita to the Quick This Month
Slash-tastic
Surprise! Severed, one of our most anticipated PlayStation Vita exclusives, will launch on 26th April, with a 10 per cent discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Talented dev Drinkbox Studios is yet to set a final price, but it expects it to be in the region of $14.99/£11.99, so it won't be breaking the bank. In other words: if you...
Review Stranger of Sword City (PS Vita)
Outsider art
Stranger of Sword City does a great job of living up to its name. Trapped in a weird, rather haunting fantasy world, you're constantly made to feel like an outsider – someone that's stumbled into a series of events that they can't quite comprehend. This is a dungeon crawler with an atmospheric edge, and although it doesn't do a great...
News UK Sales Charts: DiRT Rally Prompts Photo Finish with Quantum Break
Less than a nose in it
It was practically even-stevens between DiRT Rally and Quantum Break in this week's UK sales charts, as the Remedy developed Xbox One exclusive outsold Codemasters' rally return-to-form by just 139 units. It's worth remembering, of course, that the racer released on multiple platforms, while Jack Joyce's debut did not. Still,...
Push Rewind Dark Souls III, PS4 Firmware Update 3.50, Uncharted 4
A big one
Wow, it was a big week here at Push Square Towers, wasn't it? In addition to Dark Souls III and a ton of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End coverage, we also brought you all of the news on PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50, and a bunch of big news stories and features to boot. No rest for the wicked! Reviews: Dark Souls III - Score Pending
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 112
Backlog busting
'Tis the week before Dark Souls III, so all round Push Square, there is much anticipation – and a little despair. Seriously, though, there's more variety in this week's WAYP than any previous editions. We have a sneaking suspicion that that won't be the case next time, so make the most of it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I blame Robert...
News Lengthy Dragon Quest Heroes II Trailer Is Stuffed with PS4 Gameplay
A heroic effort
Dragon Quest Heroes II is due out next month in Japan, so Square Enix is understandably starting to push the action role-playing game. The publisher's released a brand new eight-minute trailer that shows off a ton of PlayStation 4 gameplay, and even details many of the title's refreshed systems and additions. Perhaps the biggest...
Podcast Episode 4 - Is the PS4K a Good Idea?
Agree to disagree
It's already been a month's worth of Ben Potter and myself bringing the noise and PlayStation happenings to you wonderful people via the Push Square Podcast – how time flies when you're having fun. This episode we take a long hard look at the feature Why I Don't Think PS4K Is Okay and
News Attack on Titan Spreads Its Wings of Freedom on PS4, PS3, Vita This August
Face off
Bloody typical! Of all the days for Koei Tecmo to date the fourth (?) Omega Force title of the year, it had to pick one when Robert Ramsey is out of the bleedin' office. No matter, your humble host will wear his weeb hat and soldier on all the same: Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom will release on 26th August in Europe and 30th August in...
First Impressions Flapping Through the First Hours of Rocketbirds 2 for PS4, Vita
Cluck, cluck, goose
Rocketbirds 2: Evolution is set to release on PlayStation 4 and Vita on 26th April, and we've received the chance to test out what the game has to offer so far. Playing through the game's first chapter and a bit of Rescue Mission mode, here are our initial impressions. Taking place after the events of its predecessor, Hardboiled...
News First Screenshots of Dynasty Warriors' PS4 Strategy RPG March into View
Tactical advantage
Revealed earlier this week, Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden is developer Omega Force's first jab at crafting a strategy role-playing game. We remarked that a trailer wouldn't be far off, and while we sadly haven't got our hands on any gameplay, Famitsu's posted a bunch of screenshots that give us our first look at the release...
News Here's the Truth Behind Tidus' Infamous Laugh in Final Fantasy X
Can you handle it?
That infamous laugh that Tidus does in Final Fantasy X - you know what it is, right? If not, we suggest that you watch this video, or this article won't make much sense. Consistently referred to as one of the worst voice acting performances in video games, it's about time that we learned the truth about this now legendary...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Star Ocean 5 Blasts Off as PS4 Stays Strong
Star charted
Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has enjoyed a decent opening in Japan on PlayStation 4. Square Enix's action role-playing game entered the software charts in second place, selling through a reasonably respectable 113,022 copies. The PlayStation 3 version isn't due out until later this month, so it'll be interesting to see how...
Store Update 5th April 2016 (North America)
Gungeon keeper
Are you ready to Enter the Gungeon? That's just one of the big new releases available on the North American PlayStation Store this week, with the likes of DiRT Rally and Dead Star also out now. Remember, you'll get the latter game for free as part of your PlayStation Plus sub. PS4 Games: Bounce Rescue! $9.99 Dead Star $19.99 DiRT...
Store Update 5th April 2016 (Europe)
Let's get DiRTy
Yet again, the European PlayStation Store update is bigger than you could possibly ever imagine. Highlights this time include DiRT Rally and Dead Star, but PlayStation Vita owners can pick up the likes of the Assassin's Creed Chronicles Trilogy, while all of the new PlayStation Plus titles are available to download, too.
News The Next Dynasty Warriors Game Is a Bit Like Fire Emblem on PS4, PS3, Vita
Wait, this isn't Dynasty Warriors 9
Apparently in development since last year, Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden has been revealed overnight. Not quite Dynasty Warriors 9, Eiketsuden is Omega Force's first stab at a strategy role-playing game, where units move on a grid and you follow a plot that features fantasy elements. Dynasty Warriors poster boy...
News Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
What are you downloading?
Whether you're satisfied with them or not, April's selection of free PlayStation Plus games are available from the European PlayStation Store right now. If you're in North America, don't panic: you'll have to wait a few more hours for your local PlayStation plaza to update, but it shouldn't take too long now. The line-up,...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of March 2016
Beanies, bald men, salt, and dastardly tentacles
Usually a very busy period when it comes to gaming, March honestly wasn't too bad this year. With various big name titles being pushed into April and May, you could say that we got off somewhat lightly, but there were still more than enough good games for us to ponder over with regards to our Game of...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division, Far Cry Primal Put Ubi on Top
Ubiquitous software
Ubisoft is on fire, isn't it? The French publisher tends to quietly go about its business these days, smashing records and releasing games that refuse to be removed from the UK sales charts. Take this week's top ten: The Division is in first for a fourth consecutive week, but Far Cry Primal has quietly climbed into second as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 111
A mess
It's the weekend already? The Easter break has seriously confused our working week, with Saturday seemingly arriving 24 hours earlier than it should. We're not ones to complain, though, as we'll be packing our premature time off with tons of PlayStation 4 games. Below, you'll find what we're playing – but don't forget to share your plans in...
News Take Cover, Your April PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Announced
Eep
Oh dear, we can't see this selection going down especially well with everyone. Your PlayStation Plus games in April include indie space shooter Dead Star and ported Wii U game Zombi on PlayStation 4. The former's inclusion was announced a few weeks ago. Elsewhere, PlayStation 3 owners can look forward to sort-of-decent survive-'em-up I Am Alive...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dark Souls III Does Massive Damage as PS4 Comes Out on Top
Anything but dead
The latest Japanese software charts are in, and Dark Souls III has done incredibly well for itself. The action role-playing game, which isn't officially out here in the West until next month, sold through a very impressive 210,141 copies. That's a fantastic start for From Software's latest adventure, but despite shifting so many...
Store Update 29th March 2016 (North America)
Big hitters
It's a big week… Big. Then again, we seem to say that every time we write about the North American PlayStation Store update, no? Seriously, though, this week's roster of software is terrifyingly dense, with everything from Resident Evil 6 all the way through to MLB 16 The Show vying for your attention. Shall we get stuck in? PS4...
Store Update 29th March 2016 (Europe)
Prepare for April's onslaught
This week's PlayStation Store update certainly isn't the biggest that we've ever seen, but there's still a decent amount of variety. Alongside the PlayStation 4 re-release of Resident Evil 6, there's the likes of MLB The Show 16 and Nights of Azure vying for your attention. Okay, so it's not a brilliant selection, but...
News Toukiden 2 Looks like a Worthy Oni Slaying Sequel in Its First Gameplay Trailer
Demon days
Although it may look fairly familiar to anyone who's dabbled in Toukiden before, there's no denying that Toukiden 2 appears to be shaping up as a solid sequel. Giving us our first proper look at open world Oni slaying, this trailer shows off new characters, techniques, and big burly demons. The game's due out in Japan on the 30th June,...
News Toukiden 2 Slices and Dices PS4, PS3, Vita on 30th June in Japan
Age of demons
While the brand's hardly a household name in the West, the Toukiden titles on the PlayStation 4 and Vita are some of our favourites. Needless to say, we're extremely excited for Toukiden 2, then, which is set to release on the PS4, PS3, and Vita on 30th June in Japan. There's no word on a North American or European date just yet, but...
Talking Point What's Gone Wrong with PlayStation Plus?
Let's do the maths
Whether you're a lifetime subscriber or not, PlayStation Plus changed the game for the PlayStation 3 at the tail-end of the previous generation. The service – alongside late exclusives like The Last of Us and Puppeteer – helped pave the way for the positivity that Sony leveraged for the launch of the PlayStation 4; it offered...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition 4
Quit poaching our egg-cellent puns
Pass the Mini Eggs, because the Easter weekend is hare-ly underway – and we've still plenty of yolks left. Look, we know that you've probably had un oeuf of our Easter puns, but don't be a rotten egg and make us stop. Sunny side thinkin' – that's the spirit! Sammy Barker, Editor: You're not going to believe...
Podcast Episode 3 - The Fatigued
Sleep when you're dead
It's that time again where Ben Potter and myself come back to play sweet havoc with your ears, sharing our often ludicrous thoughts on the world of gaming and PlayStation from the last few weeks. This episode we take a (rather sleep-deprived) look at a feature musing over 5 PlayStation VR Games That Have Us Hella Hyped
Soapbox Evolution Studios Had Miserable Luck But Will Be Greatly Missed
Sammy Barker says goodbye to a dev with real identity
There are certain studios that get under your skin, irrespective of output. With the greatest of respect to all of the talented people at production powerhouses like Ubisoft Montreal and EA Canada, said developers don't really exude the kind of identifiable culture that's prevalent at Media...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Gets a New Gameplay Trailer
Can't wait until it's Finn-ished
The LEGO games have become a little stagnant as of late, adding more content, yet not many mechanics. By the looks of its new gameplay trailer, though, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens looks to change that. There's plenty of new gameplay features, most notably a new space battle mode, where you'll be able to fly...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Digimon Battles it Out with Pokémon at the Top
Welcome to the 90s
Being a single format site, you'll never see news purely related to the likes of Nintendo on Push Square, but that doesn't mean we can't look at the latest Japanese software charts and smile. Battling it out for the top spot this time around are Pokken Tournament and Digimon World: Next Order, automatically casting our minds back...
Store Update 22nd March 2016 (North America)
Back to the Bullworth Academy
Good news, USA: Bully's made it into this week's North American PlayStation Store update. The re-released PlayStation 2 game comes accompanied by Manhunt and Okage: Shadow King, so there are plenty of retro titles for you to sink your teeth into. If that ain't your thing, though,
Store Update 22nd March 2016 (Europe)
Expect the unexpected
'Tis the week of stealth releases, with Bully, Manhunt, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus all putting in surprise appearances on the PlayStation 4. A few anticipated titles have accompanied the unexpected, with TrackMania Turbo, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, and Fallout 4's first DLC a
News Hyper Light Drifter's Final Trailer Is Rather Rad
Don't let it drift by
Arguably one of the more interesting indie titles coming to PlayStation 4 and Vita in the relatively near future, Hyper Light Drifter's latest trailer is pretty great. Showcasing the game's world and a bit of its brutal combat, it's looking more and more like a pixelated setting that we can't wait to explore. The video also...
News XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus Goes into Battle on PS Vita
UFOh
This week's European PlayStation Store update is proving itself to be packed with unexpected treats: XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus is out now on the PlayStation Vita. Fascinatingly, this game was never actually confirmed for the handheld;
Talking Point What April PlayStation Plus Freebies Do You Want?
Be realistic
It's time to start thinking about your Instant Game Collection again. While we're not expecting April's PlayStation Plus update to be announced until next week, it doesn't mean that we can't have a little fun predicted the line-up across the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. We already have a strong idea of what one of the titles...
Poll Would You Sell Back Your Digital PS4 Games for PSN Credit?
Trade and untested
There's a Microsoft survey doing the rounds that proposes the idea of "selling back" digital games for store credit. In the questionnaire, it hypothesises a potential scenario where you could essentially relinquish rights to any of the non-physical games stored on your hard drive in return for 10 per cent of the purchase price...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division Causes UFC 2 to Submit
Twisted its arm
The Division is very much the flavour of the month, so it's no surprise to see it fend off EA Sports UFC 2 in the latest UK sales chart, which finished in second. The sequel bettered sales of its predecessor by 53 per cent, but that wasn't anywhere near enough to overcome Ubisoft's looter shooter. Further down, Call of Duty: Black...
Push Rewind PlayStation VR, Supercharged PS4 Rumours, Cross-Network Play
Phew
This was arguably the biggest week of the PlayStation year so far, with GDC 2016 bringing PlayStation VR date and price details. That news was accompanied by rumours of supercharged PlayStation 4 console, as well as Microsoft's decision to enable cross-platform play. And if all of that wasn't enough, Uncharted 4 went gold, Devil May Cry 5 was...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 110
Hearth fire
It's the weekend, it's almost Easter, and the evenings are getting lighter all of the time: the summer is coming, folks. Alas, it's still too cold to go outside and do sociable things, so we'll be spending all of our time with our PlayStation platforms of choice. The eternal question is: what will we be playing? Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
News This Ain't the Greatest PS4 Flash Sale You'll Ever See
But it's live now
Sony's launched a new PlayStation 4 Flash Sale in North America – presumably to prematurely celebrate Easter – but it's not the greatest, to be honest. Games like Duck Dynasty, Mercenary Kings, and Strider have been discounted on the Japanese giant's new-gen system. The prices are
News Count Down to Zero Time Dilemma's 28th June Vita Release
Tick tock
Isn't there a Muse song where Matt Bellamy wails about time running out? Never was a fan, but your host can't get that track out of his head now. Anyway, as promised, Aksys Games has announced that the third entry in the Zero Escape series, Zero Time Dilemma, will launch on the PlayStation Vita from 28th June in North America and Europe...
News Japanese Sales Charts: The Division Puts a Bullet in the Competition on PS4
Critical hit
Tom Clancy's The Division has started life impressively well in Japan, topping the software charts on PlayStation 4. Ubisoft's role-playing shooter hybrid sold through a very healthy 80,703 copies, which was more than enough to place it above the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Elsewhere, the new Summon Night game...
News Almost Every Big PS4 Game Discounted in Gigantic EU PSN Sale
Better than a chocolate egg
"It just keeps going", editor Sammy Barker remarked upon checking out the EU PlayStation Store's gigantic Easter sale - and he's not wrong. Spread across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, the amount of discounted games seems endless - but at least that means you're more likely to find something that tickles your...
Store Update 15th March 2016 (North America)
Para-on
As in Europe, it's EA Sports UFC 2 and Salt and Sanctuary that are the headline new additions to the North American PlayStation Store this week – though those of you over the Atlantic also have Bubble Bobble to keep you entertained. Other additions include the Paragon Early Access pack, as well as Senran Kagura Estival Versus, too. PS4...
