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News UK Sales Charts: Nintendo Dominates in a Quiet Week for PS4
CTR still on the podium
There might be a few multiplatform games in the UK's latest top 10, but Nintendo has undeniably taken it this week. The company has four exclusives among the bestsellers, and that's of course including Super Mario Maker 2, which is number one for a second week. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is the best performing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 279
Fun in the sun
We’re knee-deep into the summer now, so while the release schedule is looking a little on the lighter side, it’s a good opportunity for you to tick some titles off your backlog. But what are you playing this weekend? Let’s talk it out once more. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Like a fool, I've taken my first steps into The...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Almost Makes Number One in Second Week
But Mario gets the jump
Last week's chart saw Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled get off to a flying start. It debuted at number one with the third largest launch of the year, but a major Nintendo release has prevented it from coming in first in its second week on sale. Super Mario Maker 2 drops a Nitro crate in front of the kart racing remake, and so...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 278
Judge and jury
There’s a heat wave in Europe which is smashing temperature records like they’re going out of fashion, so we’re not even going to joke about closing the curtains today – it’s a matter of health and safety. To be honest you may want to keep your PS4 Pro turned off, too, as that adds another dozen degrees to the atmosphere!...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Leads the Pack
Third biggest launch of the year
As if there was any doubt, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled boost-chained its way to a number one debut in the latest physical UK chart. According to GamesIndustry, it now holds the second highest launch week sales for the franchise -- the first being Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Furthermore, it's behind only Days...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 277
Crash bash
Oh goodness, here comes the sun. What should we do? Well, after months of moaning about the chilly weather, it's probably time to complain that it's too hot. That's certainly what this author will be doing. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Now that the Sun has finally come out, I'm going to completely ignore it and play some video...
News Cybarian: The Time Traveling Warrior Looks Like an Entertaining Action Romp on PS4 and Vita
Scanline city
Yes, that's right -- it's a brand new game coming to PS Vita. Cybarian: The Time Traveling Warrior might not look like the greatest action game of all time, but it has a cool retro aesthetic and some fun-looking combat. Check out the trailer above. It comes from Ratalaika Games, a studio with a reputation for straightforward games...
News Grab Something for the Weekend in New Flash Sale on US PlayStation Store
Treat yourself
We know that a lot of you are probably going to grab Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled this weekend, but Sony's just announced a pretty hefty flash sale over on the North American PlayStation Store. If you're in the mood for a bargain, there are plenty of games going cheap across PS4, PS3, and yes, PS Vita, so it's well worth a look. On...
News UK Sales Charts: Days of Play Keeps FIFA 19 Ahead of the Pack
Deal or no deal
Sony's Days of Play sale, which comes to an end today, has once again shaped the physical UK chart. With heavy price promotions carrying over nearly two weeks, the top three games remain the same, while the rest of the top 10 sees a bit of movement. FIFA 19 keeps hold of first place, while PlayStation 4 exclusives Days Gone and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 276
Hangover
E3 2019 has completely destroyed us it seems, as this is going to go down as the shortest WAYP in history. That doesn’t matter, though, because this feature is ultimately all about you. Make sure you drop a comment in the space below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m taking a little break from games after E3 2019, as I attempt to earn some...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 Is Number One as Days of Play Sale Shakes Up the Top 10
Spider-Man swings back into the chart
In case you haven't been paying attention, the huge Days of Play sale from Sony has gotten underway recently, and as expected, it's playing havoc with the physical UK chart. FIFA 19 takes the top spot in a competitive top 10, which also sees the return of a couple of PlayStation exclusives. Days Gone jumps up...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 275
Electronic entertainment expo
It’s all hands on deck here at Push Square Towers, as we prepare for the impending E3 2019. As such, this week’s WAYP is a little on the light side, but we’re sure that you’ll pad things out in the comments section below. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ll be playing a bit of Dreams in my ongoing efforts...
News UK Sales Charts: Blood & Truth Is the First VR Title to Claim Number One
Would you Adam and Eve it
Blimey, guvnor! It's only gone and bloody done it. Blood & Truth, London Studio's explosive PlayStation VR exclusive action game, has made it to the very top of the UK physical chart. According to GamesIndustry, it's the first VR-only game to achieve this feat, likely thanks to a combination of strong marketing and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 274
Calm before the storm
It's the final weekend before E3 2019, so if you've got any outstanding games you want to clear from your backlog, now would be the time to get busy. Well, we suppose you could save them until after the big show, but where's the fun in that? Get busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been having a blast with my PlayStation VR...
News UK Sales Charts: Team Sonic Racing Is First Across the Line
Nice work, team
New, notable game releases are thin on the ground at the moment, but every now and again something big comes along to change up the UK chart. Last week, RAGE 2 toppled Days Gone from the top spot, but Bethesda's open world shooter has in turn been overtaken by co-op racer Team Sonic Racing. Sumo Digital's third kart racing title...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 273
Judge and jury
The sun’s been shining ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, so you can bet on your expensive new BBQ that it’ll be chucking it down for the next 72 hours. No matter, you’ve got a backlog to be working through, right? Here’s everything we’re playing. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: This weekend I'm playing games that I'm not...
News Catherine: Full Body Is Packing Much More Than Any of Us Bargained On
Persona 5 crossover DLC revealed
Catherine: Full Body is shaping up to be quite the surprise package – in more ways than one. The re-release always promised to expand on the original’s story, but we weren’t expecting quite as much content as is teased in this new Japanese trailer, which hints at a wealth of previously unseen scenes. In many...
News April 2019 NPD: Days Gone Lands Huge Launch, But Can't Lay a Glove on MK11
MLB The Show 19 still hitting home runs
Days Gone secured the seventh biggest Sony-published debut in US history, but still couldn’t stop the Mortal Kombat 11 juggernaut, which topped the respective sales charts for all four formats it released on. According to NPD data, the brutal brawler is already the second best-selling title of 2019 in...
Store Update 21st May 2019 (Europe)
Dauntless, Dollhouse, Observation, Team Sonic Racing
Crikey, if the PlayStation Store were a physical destination then customers would be queuing out of the door, because this is unquestionably a good week for Sony’s digital shop. Everybody’s Golf VR and Dauntless are the standout new releases, but Team Sonic Racing and Observation demand...
News UK Sales Charts: RAGE 2 Knocks Days Gone Off Its Number One Perch
All the rage?
It took three weeks, but a new game has ended Days Gone's stint at number one in the UK physical chart. RAGE 2 debuts in the top spot, meaning Sony's successful open world survival game has to settle for second place this time. According to GamesIndustry, though, it's not quite as rosy a result as it
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 272
RAGE 2, anyone?
It’s been a busy week here at Push Square Towers, as we’ve been jet-setting around the UK, visiting studios and attending meetings. It’s time for a bit of rest and relaxation, as we kick back with some good ol’ fashioned video games this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've finally got the swing of Everybody's Golf VR, and...
News Back in 1995 Is a Throwback to PSone Survival Horror, Releasing on PS4 and Vita Next Week
Glorious low res graphics
We all have fond memories of the original Resident Evil and Silent Hill experiences, but developer Throw the Warped Code Out is taking things one step further by releasing a title on PS4 and PS Vita next week that emulates those tense and dramatic survival horror moments. Titled Back in 1995, it looks just like a game...
Store Update 14th May 2019 (Europe)
Engage your RAGE
The PlayStation Store is never closed, of course – but it has had a couple of quiet weeks. Normal service is resumed this time, however, with RAGE 2 leading a pretty enormous roster of new releases. A Plague Tale: Innocence and Sniper Elite V2 Remastered are the week’s other big launches, while Shakedown: Hawaii is finally out...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Is Number One for Third Week Running
Escaping the horde
Sony must be pretty pleased with the sales performance of Days Gone. Bend Studio's survival horror open world appears to have resonated well with a lot of PlayStation 4 fans, as it's doing well in various territories. In the UK, it's now topped the weekly physical chart for the third time in a row. In fact, it's not the only game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 271
Days go on
We're late posting, but we've never missed an issue of WAYP, and our record remains very much intact today. Hopefully you can forgive us a little tardiness, as it's still fairly early at the time of publication in the United States. Right? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I'm getting behind the wheel of Team Sonic Racing this weekend,...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Retains Top Spot for Second Week
Boozer Britain
Days Gone has retained its position at the top of the UK sales charts for a second successive week, following a not too dramatic 60 per cent drop in sales week-over-week. Mortal Kombat 11's numbers dipped by a more substantial 74 per cent, so the first-party exclusive remained at the summit of the best sellers list. Elsewhere, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 270
Go to bed
A whopping 270 issues? Wow, that’s over four years of WAYP – and we still haven’t missed a single week. This first edition for May 2019 is admittedly a little thin, but it’s been a desperately quiet week in the PlayStation Nation anyway. Let’s just get on with it, shall we? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Much to the...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Rides Past Mortal Kombat 11 to Claim the Top Spot
Freaking out
Last week saw the release of Mortal Kombat 11, a highly anticipated sequel in a long-running franchise, and Days Gone, a PS4 exclusive new IP. Of the two, you'd think the former would have the better launch in terms of sales, but it's actually Bend Studio's Freaker infested open world that takes number one -- in the UK chart, at least...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 269
Day one
Remember that brief Easter heat wave we had? Yeah, it’s long gone now – replaced by wind, rain, and the opposite of SEGA blue skies. Still, at least now you have a good excuse to stay home and play some video games, right? Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: Despite wrapping up the review this week, I’m still...
News March 2019 NPD: MLB The Show 19 Sets a Genre Sales Record
The Division 2, Sekiro start strong
It was a March 2019 of hardware dominance in the United States for the Nintendo Switch, as the ageing PlayStation 4 and Xbox One continue their natural downturn ahead of the new generation. Overall industry spend for the month was down 11 per cent year-over-year, with hardware seeing the most significant decline...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Wants Your Dirty Money Next Month on PS4 and Vita
Murderous monopoly
That's right, the follow-up to Retro City Rampage is closer than you think. Shakedown: Hawaii finally has a firm release date on both PlayStation 4 and PS Vita; you'll be buying up properties and causing all sorts of mayhem on 7th May 2019. This mix of open world and management sim has you wrestling for monetary control over the...
News UK Sales Charts: World War Z Fends Off Zombies from the Top Spot
You've got red on you
The Division 2 has been knocked off its perch atop the physical UK chart by World War Z, the zombie shooter from Focus Home Interactive. It's a very strong debut for the publisher, which last enjoyed a number one result with Vampyr. Ubisoft's looter shooter didn't fall too far, though -- it's now in third behind FIFA 19, which...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 268
Easter activities
The weather is sublime this Easter weekend – although not great for scoffing chocolate, we must admit. Nevertheless, if the sun’s already burning your eyes, may we recommend an afternoon indoors playing games? Here’s what we’re up to. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dreams Early Access,...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Remains on Top in Another Quiet Week
No new releases enter the top 10
It's been another slow week in terms of new releases, which means all our usual favourites are still trading places in the UK physical chart. The Division 2 is firmly rooted at number one, with FIFA 19 scoring another second place. Red Dead Redemption 2 has climbed back onto the podium in third, while Grand Theft...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 267
Deac of the week
It’s a drizzly but bright Saturday before Easter, which means Bank Holidays beckon and the brighter summer weather isn’t a million miles away. What better way to celebrate than with video games, eh? Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll be taking control of a character called Deacon St John...
Hands On Hamsterdam Lays PS Vita to Rest with Kung-Fu Fighting Furballs
Sure, why not?
Look, it’s a hamster in Amsterdam – what more do you really need to know? Your humble host backed Hamsterdam on Kickstarter on the strength of its name alone, so feel free to discredit any of the opinions herein. But having spent a good ten minutes with the regal rodent at last week’s EGX Rezzed 2019, we can at least confirm...
Store Update 9th April 2019 (Europe)
The spice of life
After a month of ginormous AAA releases, it’s nice to see smaller titles take the spotlight this week, with games like Dangerous Driving and Falcon Age headlining the latest European PlayStation Store update. There’s something for everyone here, from visual novel Zanki Zero: Last Beginning to Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. Oh,...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Is Back at Number One in Slow Week
Nothing to see here
In an uneventful week in the gaming release schedule, the physical UK chart hasn't changed all that much. With a lack of new releases, there hasn't been much of an impact on the best sellers. Ubisoft's The Division 2 is back at the top, while Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice slips down to fifth. The bottom end of the top 10 sees the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 266
Ice cold
Can you believe it’s April already? We’re struggling to wrap our head around it as well. It does mean, of course, that the sun is starting to shine brighter – even if the weather is still pretty cold. Not that we’ll be feeling it, as we’ll be staying indoors playing games. Here’s what will be keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Battle to Stay on the Podium
Guns vs. swords
Ubisoft and Activision are up against each other at the top of the physical UK chart this week, as both of their latest major titles fight to stay in the top three. Yoshi's Crafted World sits atop the chart in its debut week, but The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice round off the best sellers in second and third respectively...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 265
Test your might
We’ve got a big WAYP this week and your humble host has a very busy weekend, so forgive us for keeping the introduction fairly brief this time. Look at that sunshine outside, though, eh? Lovely, isn’t it? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'll be looking to sink a few more hours into Trails of Cold Steel on PS4. I first played it...
News UK Sales Charts: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sneaks into Number One Spot
Death defying
Last week's biggest game release was undoubtedly Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice from Activision and From Software, and although it only launched on Friday, it still managed a number one debut. It stops The Division 2 from securing a second week at the top, although Ubisoft's looter shooter has only stepped down to second place. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 264
Dunk da funk
The gaming gods have blessed us with another gift in the form of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice this week, and so we suspect that’s what a lot of you will be enjoying this weekend. It’s been a pretty packed start to the year, though, with Devil May Cry 4 and Resident Evil 2 to name but two. So what’s keeping your thumbs in motion at...
News February 2019 NPD: ANTHEM Lands BioWare's Second Highest US Launch
Singing from the right hymn sheet
ANTHEM hasn’t been a complete and utter failure – well, assuming you ignore virtually everything to do with the game itself. The title topped the February 2019 NPD charts in the United States, registering the second highest launch for a BioWare title of all time. It’s only outpaced by Mass Effect 3, which you...
Store Update 19th March 2019 (Europe)
Shadows die twice
Phwoar, that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is looking alright, isn’t it? It’s undoubtedly the highlight in this week’s European PlayStation Store update, which also sees the arrival of acclaimed indie game, The Messenger. PS4 Games: The Messenger 19th March Steel Rats Demo 19th March Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Shoots to the Top Spot
But falls short of first game's launch
Unsurprisingly, Ubisoft's shared world shooter The Division 2 has stormed to number one for its debut in the UK physical chart. This echoes the early success of the game's predecessor, although according to GamesIndustry, the sequel sold only a fifth of what the original game managed in its first week. This is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 263
DC:UK
There are just a handful of days before Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases on the PlayStation 4, and that’s left your humble host a little hot under the collar. Of course there are still dozens of ace games out now, including The Division 2 and Devil May Cry 5, which are the two latest titles to take the industry by storm. What are you...
News UK Sales Charts: Devil May Cry 5 Debuts in Smokin' Sexy Style at Number One
Another success for Capcom
We all know Capcom's over-the-top actioner Devil May Cry 5 is brilliant, and it turns out British gamers think so too. The acclaimed sequel has brought the series back into the limelight atop the physical chart, a feat not achieved by the series since the divisive DmC: Devil May Cry from Ninja Theory. According to GFK, the...
Store Update 12th March 2019 (Europe)
Suited and booted
It’s a big week on the European PlayStation Store, with The Division 2 dominating the spotlight. It’s joined this time by One Piece: World Seeker, as well as a smattering of smaller games, like procedurally generated first-person shooter, RICO. PS4 Games: VERTI-GO HOME! 11th March EVERSPACE Galactic Edition 12th March Tom...
News The Vita's Going to Get a New Game Next Year
It lives
It's time to wheel out all the awful "Vita means life" jokes that you've been saving, because NIS America just announced a new game is coming to the system next year. Vita games in 2020, what a world! The title in question is Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, a name that we hope we never have to type again. It's a remake of the first...
