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Store Update 15th March 2016 (Europe)
Tale of the tape
It's the quietest week on the European PlayStation Store in a long, long time – but that doesn't mean the plaza's pulling any punches. EA Sports UFC 2 is arguably the biggest new arrival, but the hotly anticipated Salt & Sanctuary is also out today. This week also sees the arrival of Paragon's early access option, which is...
News Hollow Realization Is Shaping Up to Be the Best Sword Art Online Game Yet
Fingers crossed
Going by what we've seen of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization so far, this could potentially be the best game that the property has spawned. While Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment and Sword Art Online: Lost Song are both enjoyable role-playing adventures, they certainly aren't perfect, so we're hoping that this upcoming...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division Breaks Records and Sells Best on PS4
Nothing divisive about this
Ubisoft has ended up with two games at the top of the latest UK software charts, with Tom Clancy's The Division and Far Cry Primal leading the pack. The former has actually broken Gran Turismo 4's record for having the biggest ever Quarter 1 launch in the UK, which has been in place since 2005. Overall, though, The...
Push Rewind The Division, Hitman PS4, and Uncharted 4
The big guns
This was a big week for new releases, with both The Division and Hitman arriving on the PlayStation 4. Just like the rest of the press, we weren't able to get our hands on Ubisoft Massive's Manhattan-based shooter until launch day, so those waiting for a review can anticipate one once we've fully put it through its paces. You'll find...
Swapsies
SwapQuest is a re-adapted mobile game which consists of a heady mix of both puzzles and role-playing elements that go together like strawberries and cream. The story is set in a peaceful kingdom called Aventana, a realm named after a magical sword which was once used to save its people from a terrifying evil known as the Horde. This threat...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 109
Growing pains
And thus marks the end to a clumsy week, where your humble host has messed up his elbow and pulled a muscle in his neck. The weekend brings the promise of rest and relaxation – or at least it would if we didn't have a handful of previews to write ahead of their embargo lifting next week. FML. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've barely...
News February 2016 NPD: PS4 Extends Its Lead as US Sales Shrink
Sony's system up year-over-year yet again
We suppose that these NPD reports are starting to get a little bittersweet. As has been the case since launch, the PlayStation 4 is really thriving in the United States, and it's once again managed to register yet another consecutive month of growth. But while the graphs at Sony keep pointing upwards, the...
Podcast Episode 2 - The Return
Guess who's back?
So, a little over a week ago, Ben Potter and myself posted the very first Push Square Podcast, which you can listen to here if you haven't already. You guys seemed to like it and the feedback received has been fantastically positive, for which we're incredibly grateful. Mushy stuff aside, the podcast has been formall
Store Update 8th March 2016 (North America)
Urban chaos
We're a little late posting the North American PlayStation Store update, but we're sure that you'll forgive us this transgression as we were busy protecting Manhattan from looters. The big new release this week, then, is The Division – but it's been accompanied by a whole host of hot digital downloads. Let's get stuck in. PS4 Games:...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gundam Breaks into the Top Spot as PS4 and Vita Lead the Way
Meching up the numbers
Ah, nothing like a good Gundam game to shake up the Japanese hardware and software charts, eh? Gundam Breaker 3 blasted into first and second place on PlayStation 4 and Vita respectively, selling through a reasonably impressive 141,219 copies in total - now we just need to hope that the mech-'em-up has found enough success to...
Video Top 4 PlayStation Games - February 2016
Urgh
I've had enough. From now on, Ramsey is not allowed to compile Game of the Month – and he's definitely not allowed to vote. Just look at February's line-up – it's a freakin' weeaboo's wet dream. I'm not having it anymore, I'm sorry…
Store Update 8th March 2016 (Europe)
A big week for PS4
There are a fair few PlayStation 4 games hitting the PlayStation Store this week in Europe. The headliner here is obviously Tom Clancy's The Division, but there's a nice amount of variety elsewhere, with PlayStation Plus Vote to Play nominees Action Henk and Assault Android Cactus adding some flavour. What's more, Hitman, Samurai...
News Free Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Update Adds a Bunch of New Monsters This Week
Keepin' it digital
Just when you thought that you'd tamed them all, Bandai Namco announces a free update for Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth that adds seven new digital beasties to the game. It'll be live worldwide later this week, on the 10th March. The digimon themselves are a bunch of Ultimate level critters, and you'll be able to acquire them...
News UK Sales Charts: Heavy Rain, Beyond PS4 Chart as Far Cry Primal Stays Strong
Knack's back
Far Cry Primal stayed top of the club in this week's UK sales charts, fending off strong competition from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Evergreen action game Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 slipped down into third, while favourites Call of Duty: Black Ops III and FIFA 16 rounded out the top ten. There was
Push Rewind No Man's Sky, PS4 Firmware Update 3.50, Uncharted 4 Delay
Heavy Rain PS4 review, podcast, and more
And thus concludes a pretty packed week in the PlayStation Nation, where we finally got some hands-on time with No Man's Sky, witnessed another Uncharted 4: A Thief's End delay, and finally got some firm information on PlayStation 4 firmware update v3.50. You may need a lie down after this week's Push Rewind...
News Street Fighter V Seems to Have Flopped Pretty Freakin' Hard
Knock out
Street Fighter V got off to a shoddy start in the UK sales charts, and did similarly sucky in its home nation of Japan. However, we'd secretly been hoping that it would find its feet on the PlayStation Store, but that doesn't appear to be the case. In fact, the mechanically m
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 108
The big question
A week of experimentation concludes with something very familiar – it's WAYP time. For those of you who are near – we could probably use a recap every over 100 issues – this is the article where we all come together to discuss what we're planning to play over the course of the weekend. Are you sitting comfortably? Then let's...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of February 2016
Zombies, anime, street fighters, and monsters of a digital kind
February's Game of the Month vote wasn't an easy one, as three separate titles found themselves tied for our prestigious award at one point – but we got there in the end. While the month itself won't be remembered for its blockbuster releases, it's safe to say that it was actually a...
Push Square Podcast is born
You spoke – and we listened. We're very happy to announce the birth of the Push Square Podcast, hosted by our resident duo of Bens. Ben Potter, who you'll certainly recognise from our video section – the basket case responsible for our cracking Game of the Month flicks – and Ben Tarrant, who's been reviewing with us...
News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3's New Trailer Is Even More Unsafe for Work Than the Last
How low can you go
We've seen more than enough of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 to know that it's not afraid of being a bit, er, risqué, and we dare say that its latest trailer is the most shameless example of that yet. Five minutes of fun in the sun await, but for God's sake, make sure that no one sees you watching this at work. Okay, so we honestly...
News Expect Plenty of God Eater: Resurrection and Rage Burst News Leading Up to Release
A veritable feast
It's been a long time coming, but God Eater is finally coming West later this year. The news was met with a lot of enthusiasm from potential players in North America and Europe, and it seems as though the people behind the franchise are just as excited to see their property branch out. In a short new developer diary, producer...
News Sony Touts Great Games for Great Prices in New EU PSN Sale
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Resident Evil, and more
Another week, another slew of discounts on the European PlayStation Store. This time around, deals are focussed on a large number of Ubisoft offerings with some Resident Evil and Alien: Isolation thrown in for good measure. It's not the best selection that we've ever seen, but it's by no means bad...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Unimpressive Software Numbers Can't Stop PS4
Sony sticks to the top
There's not really too much to say about the latest Japanese hardware and software charts, but we'll be damned if we're going to miss out on this weekly article. Starting on the software side of things, the top 20 was bombarded by the new Kamen Rider game, which is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita, but...
Store Update 1st March 2016 (North America)
Plenty to pick from
This week's North American PlayStation Store update included a mighty clanger, teasing that pre-orders would open for No Man's Sky later this week. That information's since been removed, but the billion other releases included in the plaza's latest re-stock haven't. There's so much to get through we're not even going to rattle...
Store Update 1st March 2016 (Europe)
XL edition
It's a big, big, big week on the European PlayStation Store this time, with everything from Heavy Rain through to Ironcast up for grabs. Other arrivals include Gunscape, Mortal Kombat XL, new Assassin's Creed Syndicate DLC, and much, much more. PS4 Games: Ninja Senki DX 29th February Pinball Arcad
News Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
The moment all ISPs hate
If you're looking for something new to play but don't have any money, then quit your fretting: the full selection of March PlayStation Plus freebies are available now – in Europe, at least. Those of you in North America may have to be patient until the PlayStation Store updates a little later in the evening, but you...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry Primal Shows Its Teeth to Plants vs. Zombies
All change, please
This week's UK sales chart is a little bit different, much to the relief of every single one of you who reads these articles. Far Cry Primal has roared its way to the top of the club, etching its name in the number one slot like a hasty cave painting. It bettered Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, which entered in second...
Push Rewind Uncharted 4, PlayStation Plus Freebies, Far Cry Primal
For Drake's sake
Ooh boy, the highlight this week has to be that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End trailer, doesn't it? Even ignoring the hullabaloo regarding the place holder art, Naughty Dog's latest practically sizzled in its latest story clip. Other highlights this time include the latest PlayStation Plus line-up, and several big reviews – Far Cry...
News Critics' Picks Go Cheap in NA PlayStation Store Sale
PlayStation Plus subscribers save big
Just a quick heads up courtesy of our very own rjejr [How do you pronounce that anyway? – Ed]: there's a decent little sale running on the North American PlayStation Store right now. Dubbed the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 107
Just dance
It's the weekend, which means that it's time to dig out your Little Mix CD and start dancing like it's 2016. Or you could just switch on your PlayStation 4 and sit down with some games, which is what we'll be doing. Everyone's got two left feet here at Push Square Towers, y'see. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can't talk about what I'll be...
News There's a Way to Play Gundam Breaker 3 in English This April
As long as you don't mind importing
Even though Bandai Namco is localising Vita action game Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS-Force later this year, that hasn't stopped many fans from lusting after Gundam Breaker 3 - another mech-based brawler that's launching on PlayStation 4 and Vita in Japan on the 3rd March. Sadly, there's been no word of the...
News Senran Kagura Estival Versus Finally Jiggles onto PS4, Vita Next Month
The girls are back in town
Fans have been waiting for what feels like an eternity, but the moment has finally arrived: Senran Kagura Estival Versus has confirmed release dates for its arrival here in the West - and it may actually be coming a little sooner than you might have thought. The brawler will bounce onto PlayStation 4 and Vita on the...
News This Tasty 12 Minute Anime Introduces God Eater: Resurrection
Whet your appetite
If you're looking forward to God Eater: Resurrection and God Eater 2: Rage Burst, then you might want to check out this 12 minute anime introduction to the former. It sets the scene for the action role-playing game by detailing major events six years prior. With some slick animation and a decent amount of action, we reckon that...
News Slash Your Way into Odin Sphere's Beautiful But Deadly Combat System
Fight and flight
The more that we see of Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, the more we just want to combo pretty enemy designs into oblivion. We already know that the upcoming remaster looks great, but we're always jumping at another excuse to gawk at it. Fortunately for us, a new English trailer has come along. Detailing the action role-playing title's...
News Your PlayStation Plus Games for March Have Been Revealed
Bang for your buck
Wow, March's PlayStation Plus lineup is looking pretty explosive. Alongside the bombastic Broforce, which was voted into the selection by PlayStation 4 users, you'll be getting the rather good Galak-Z on Sony's newest system. As long as you like blowing things up, that's not too bad, right? Meanwhile, PS3 players can look forward...
News PSN Down For Maintenance Early Next Month
Don't panic
Did you read "PSN Down" in the headline and immediately think "not again"? Well we've got good news for you, as Sony's network hasn't taken another tumble offline - at least, not as far as we're aware. No, this is actually just a quick heads up that the service will be undergoing maintenance early next month. On the 2nd March, the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Street Fighter V Falls Short on PS4
Not quite a knockout
We're afraid that it's yet more disappointing news for Street Fighter V, as its opening Japanese sales figures are in. We already know that the brawler hasn't done especially well here in the UK, and it turns out that it hasn't quite set Japan alight, either. Capcom's latest sold through 41,990 copies on PlayStation 4, which...
News Dragon Quest Heroes II Sounds Like It'll Be a Super Sequel
More open maps, co-op, and a new trailer
Going by a load of new information regarding Dragon Quest Heroes II, it's really starting to sound like this'll be a sequel that improves upon just about everything that the first game did right. The info comes direct from a recent Square Enix broadcast, kindly translated by Gematsu. Alongside a rousing new...
News Risk of Rain Finally Forecasted to Fall on PS4 and Vita
Took long enough
With the fourth birthday of the PlayStation Vita as of yesterday, it would have been nice for Sony to have given some presents to owners of the neglected system, but once again, it looks like the indie scene will be picking up the slack once again with Risk of Rain, courtesy of Hopoo Games and Code Mystics. What's interesting is...
News Take on a Contract with PS4, Vita RPG Grand Kingdom's New English Trailer
Romance of the four kingdoms
Sporting a pleasant art style and promising a lengthy story punctuated with engaging tactical battles, Grand Kingdom sounds like it could be a hit with role-playing game fans. The title's newest English trailer briefly goes over what you can expect from the release, so give it a watch if you're still unsure what it's all...
Competition Win Superbeat: Xonic Limited Edition for PS Vita and Much More
Official headphones, vinyl, and more
We're pumping up the volume with a Superbeat Xonic competition this week that's sure to have you strutting your stuff – but can-can you win the lot? The top prize here will see you secure a Limited Edition copy of the resplendent rhythm release, which ships in a numbered presentation box and includes the game,...
News Superbeat: Xonic Brings More Head Candy to PS Vita Today
Sound of the underground
Underrated rhythm release Superbeat: Xonic is boogieing back into the spotlight today, as Rising Star Games has announced three new DLC packs for the PlayStation Vita exclusive. The sets pledge "new music from a range of different artists and DJs from across the globe", with Guilty Gear Xrd's Daisuke Ishiwatari contributing...
News Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Gets a Load of Free DLC Today
Keep on sleuthing
If Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth's 50 hour narrative wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger for digital monsters, then you'll be glad to know that mission packs 2, 3, and 4 are out today on the PlayStation Store. And, like with the first pack that launched last week, they won't cost you a penny. As their names suggest, the add-ons...
Store Update 23rd February 2016 (Europe)
It's a big one
There's a wealth of content arriving on the European PlayStation Store this week, with the likes of Far Cry Primal, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, The Walking Dead: Michonne, and Hitman Go: Definitive Edition being the headliners. Special mention must go to SwapQuest, too, which looks like a neat little RPG-lite for the Vita...
Review Hitman Go: Definitive Edition (PS4)
Dio-drama
For a hit to go off successfully, assassins need to work with clockwork efficiency. Hitman Go: Definitive Edition, the PlayStation 4 and Vita port of Square Enix Montreal's mobile spin-off, takes that idea literally, polishing the shiny scalp of cold-blooded killer Agent 47 like it's made of resin – because, well, in this interpretation...
News Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness Will Monitor PS4, Vita in the West
Keeping an eye on you
We hope that you're living out your life in accordance with the state, because dystopian visual novel Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness is heading West later this year. The stylish title is based on the popular anime series, and features an original story that's set within the franchise's universe. Much like the rather...
Feature Happy 4th Birthday, PlayStation Vita
Yes, it's still here
Four years ago today, on the 22nd February 2012, Sony bestowed upon the Western world its newest handheld gaming system: the PlayStation Vita. Originally marketed as something of a home console in the palm of your hands, it's safe to say that the sleek little machine hasn't quite lived up to its potential - but for once, we're...
News This Ain't How You Eat Ice Cream, Hitomi
Extreme ice cream eatin'
Dearest Hitomi, We know that you're enjoying a nice summer holiday on the totally non-exploitative Zack Island, but we must question your ice cream eating strategy. When kitted out with a nice '99, we tend to eat from the top. Your tactic, however, best resembles a robin nibbling away on a bird feeder. Please sort it out...
News UK Sales Charts: Street Fighter V Cowers to the Power of Street Fighter IV
Maybe it should reconsider its fist?
Street Fighter V hasn't got off to a great start in the UK sales charts, failing to KO Street Fighter IV's week one sales record all the way back in 2009. While some will see this as a sharp decline, it's perhaps worth remembering that the game did only release on one system, and will have seen a much larger...
Push Rewind Street Fighter V, PS4 Firmware Update Betas, Hideo Kojima's Next Game
Rise up
One game's hogged the headlines this week: Street Fighter V. We thought that the fighter was absolutely wonderful in our review, but it's also come under heavy fire for its lack of single player content. Elsewhere this week, we got some updates on Hideo Kojima's new game, Bethesda teased a Fallout 4 secret that's yet to be found, and we...
