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News UK Sales Charts: Watch Dogs Takes the World Cup for a Walk
Blahzil
Now that E3 2014 is little more than a fading memory, it’s time to get back to business with the weekly UK sales charts report. With new releases taking a bit of a hiatus during the big show, there’s not a lot to get excited about here; Ubisoft’s hack happy escapade Watch Dogs is still on top, while 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil has...
Push Rewind Everything You Need to Know About E3 2014
That's a wrap
And so, much to this writer’s relief and disappointment, E3 2014 is over. It’s been a show of re-releases, retreads, and some genuine surprises, but sleepless nights aside, we’d be lying if we said that we hadn’t enjoyed it. Between the drama of the big press conferences, the glimpses of upcoming releases, and unrivalled access...
E3 2014 How Does Minecraft Look on the PlayStation Vita?
A lot like Minecraft
Sony may have gone another E3 without really explaining how it attempts to revive the fortunes of its failing handheld format, but there was a PlayStation Vita killer app at its booth – the company just forgot to tell everyone. Assuming that it handles the release properly, Minecraft: PS Vita Edition has the potential to be a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 29
Short and sweet
Stop the world and let us get off, because everyone at Push Square towers is pretty pooped this weekend. While the sheer excitement of E3 2014 has kept the sleepiness away, there’s no doubt that it’s taking its toll on all of us right now – and you’re probably feeling a little groggy after those late night press conferences...
Talking Point What Does E3 2014 Tell Us About the Future of the PlayStation Vita?
Handheld hysteria
Ask a non-gamer to yawn through Sony’s meaty E3 2014 press conference, and they’ll probably come away with the assumption that the Japanese giant is a single console manufacturer. Much like Microsoft before it, the PlayStation 3 barely registered as a blip during its media briefing, and the PlayStation Vita only obtained a...
Round Up What Happened During PlayStation's E3 2014 Press Conference?
The big one
It may feel like a distant memory now, but Sony’s big E3 2014 press conference only occurred a few days ago. Admittedly, we’ve been tardier than a London bus when it comes to getting a quality recap up, but, hey, it’s been a busy few days. A small delay is better than a big one, though, so just in case you missed anything from this...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PlayStation Game of E3 2014?
Decisions, decisions
Retreads and re-releases have certainly been the theme of E3 2014, but that doesn’t mean that the colossal convention has failed to deliver on all of its hype. All of the major manufacturers laid on largely compelling press conferences, with the wide roster of next-gen releases arguably stealing the show. With all of the big...
E3 2014 Fight Alongside Your Favourite Characters in Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
Immerse yourself
When it was announced that Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment was being released for the PS Vita this summer, the reveal lacked one major detail in particular, and that was the title's storyline. Thankfully, a new E3 trailer has materialized to try and help plug all those narrative gaps. Following the original plot in which players...
E3 2014 How Does the PS Vita's Lineup Look?
Not as bad as you think
Sony’s flagship portable platform may have barely received a mention during the platform holder’s E3 2014 press conference yesterday, but at least the firm hasn’t forgotten about the PlayStation Vita entirely. This brand new trailer shows off a bunch of the titles set to release on the handheld over the coming months,...
E3 2014 90s PC Classic Grim Fandango Revamped for PS4 and Vita
Back from the dead
The good old point-and-click adventure genre has been past its sell by date for a long time, excluding the recent revival of Broken Sword. This makes obtaining these gems of yore like collecting gold dust, leaving a generation robbed of this storytelling experience. One such title, 1998 PC classic Grim Fandango, is being excavated...
E3 2014 Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Regales Its Tale on PS4
Here we Agito again
Final Fantasy Type-0 has been the source of Western JRPG fans’ desires ever since it released in Japan almost three years ago, culminating in the creation of a very public unofficial translation. Alas, it appears that publisher Square Enix has heard your pleas for the legendary PlayStation Portable release, as an upgraded...
E3 2014 Scoff the Last Slice in Free PS Vita Puzzler Fat Princess: Piece of Cake
Empty your bowels for a small fee
Fat Princess is a strange PlayStation character. Despite only appearing in a couple of titles to date, the meaty monarch is still regarded as one of the brand’s biggest mascots. Fortunately, the portly princess is about to make her debut on the PlayStation Vita, as part of a brand new match-three puzzle game...
E3 2014 Yes, Sony's Smallest Ever Console Is Coming Overseas
Meet the microscopic PlayStation TV
Those of you that have been following PlayStation closely will already be familiar with PlayStation TV, as it launched in Japan last year as the slightly less marketable PS Vita TV. The diminutive device is based upon the same hardware as Sony’s handheld platform, and will launch in Western territories later...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
What does the future hold for PS4, PS3, and Vita?
Join us live as we provide video and text commentary from Sony’s big PlayStation E3 2014 press conference from Los Angeles. Find out what the coming year will hold for the firm’s next-gen platform, the PlayStation 4, as well as the PlayStation Vita – and react to every announcement as the...
Live Watch the Ubisoft E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
Raving rabbids
Two press conferences down, two press conferences to go. With both Microsoft and EA Games already enjoying their time in the spotlight, it’s now Ubisoft’s turn to shine. The French publisher will no doubt have a catalogue of PlayStation 4 titles on display, including Far Cry 4, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, and more. And, as always,...
Live Watch the EA E3 2014 Press Conference Right Here
Electronic avenue
How are your hype levels holding up? Good, because we’ve barely even scratched the surface of this year’s E3 convention. With rival platform holder Microsoft done and dusted, it’s now down to third-party publisher EA Games to impress. This year, it’s promising six major reveals, with annual franchises such as FIFA and...
News Trio of Indie Titles Bring Experimental Escapades to PS4 and Vita
The dark, the fun, and the crazy
We all remember the indies on display at last year's E3 presser, but was this a long-term relationship or a one night stand? It seems that the platform holder wants to put a ring on its collaboration with smaller studios, as it's added a trio of new titles to the PlayStation 4's lineup. From the more traditional to...
Rumour Entwined Trophies Tease Digital Download for PS4, PS3, and Vita
Weaved with love
While it’s always exciting to see trademarks leak out ahead of big conventions, it almost always culminates in some exaggerated expectations. Entwined is one such title that’s fallen to the E3 2014 hype machine, as many were expecting it to be Sony’s next big PlayStation 4 blockbuster – and perhaps not a cross-platform...
News UK Sales Charts: Murdered: Soul Suspect Investigates Third Place
No surprise, Sherlock
Square Enix’s spooky Salem investigation Murdered: Soul Suspect couldn’t quite catch its killer quick enough to topple Watch Dogs and Mario Kart 8 in the UK sales charts, with the brand new property entering in a still respectable third position. Ubisoft’s aforementioned hack happy escapade held onto the top spot despite...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4 and Vita at E3 2014?
Greatness awaits
The clock is counting down to the most important convention in the gaming industry, and Push Square towers is in a state of panic as the seconds seep away. Beyond our soggy brows and short tempered conversations, though, there’s a real sense of both excitement and trepidation surging through the office. Will the ill-fated Team ICO...
Video Watch As We Recap May's Best PlayStation Games
Are you Red E?
The impending E3 convention may be all about the future, but this video editor’s still stuck in the past. Before you all dive into the comments to make fun out of this author’s dated fashion sense, though, we’re actually referring to our latest Game of the Month video, which covers the PlayStation releases deployed in May...
Guide What Time Are Sony, EA, and Ubisoft's E3 Press Conferences?
Join us live for the biggest event in gaming
It seems to come around at such a speed that it's hard to believe the last E3 was an entire year ago. The biggest event in gaming kicks off imminently, and with hype beginning to reach peak levels, we here at Push Square are happy to tell you that we'll be streaming each relevant press conference live. As...
News PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Isn't Readying Itself for Round Two on PS4
Despite what you may have heard
The build up to E3 is always a minefield of rumours and speculation, but it’s been particularly difficult to dodge a misplaced bomb this time around. Mere hours ago, IGN erroneously reported that The Last Guardian had been cancelled, while we still see that fake PlayStation press conference schedule doing the...
News PS4 Propels Sony Back to Global Hardware Sales Summit for First Time in Eight Years
Return of the king
In the most dramatic of comeback stories, Sony has reportedly reclaimed its place at the top of the video game industry for the first time since 2006. Japanese newspaper Nikkei claims that the giant sold a total of 18.7 million consoles (across the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Vita, and PSP) during the fiscal year that’s just...
Review Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection (PlayStation Vita)
Let's nep nep
The colourful lands of Gamindustri are once again under threat – not from an evil organisation or an enraged Histy, but rather by an influx of idols in the charts. One idol group in particular, MOB48 – a take on the insanely popular Japanese girl group AKB48 – have been causing a bit of a kerfuffle, having stolen all of the CPU's...
Feature What Will Sony Reveal for PS4, PS3, and Vita at E3 2014?
Predictions time
The best part about E3 is the build-up. While the announcements, trailers, and gameplay demos are undeniably exciting when they arrive, it’s that period prior to the big press conferences where the convention truly shines. Message boards are stuffed to the figurative brim with outlandish speculation, while officia
E3 2014 Expect Plenty of PS4 Demos During Sony's E3 Live Show
Booth broadcast bringing the blockbusters
While we hope that you’ll spend much of next week reading our written coverage of PlayStation at E3, we won’t be too offended if you head over to the PlayStation Blog to check out its livestream directly from the show floor – well, as long as you come back. In addition to streaming the platform...
E3 2014 Wow, Sony's E3 Booth Is Going to Be Jam Packed with Games
It's full of software
The press conferences may be the best part about E3 every year, but the actual booths are an important component, too. And as usual, Sony’s bringing a frightening array of first-party and third-party content to the Los Angeles show, with titles such as Destiny, DriveClub, and The Order: 1886 all on display in it
Game of the Month May 2014 - Transistor
Botch dogs
Would you believe us if we told you that our staff vote to determine May's Game of the Month ended in a three-way tie before the final decision was made? For the first time in Push Square history, the race was so close that we had no choice but to determine a winner based on review score, and that's why the rather good looking Transistor...
News Relaxation Simulator Hohokum Slithers onto PS4, PS3, and Vita in August
A high-snakes proposition
Hohokum is the weirdest PlayStation game that we've seen in a long time. Luckily, it also happens to be one of the prettiest and most intriguing games as well. Combining LocoRoco-esque visuals with Noby Noby Boy-esque gameplay, the indie aims to relax rather than thrill, and we can't wait to get our hands on it
News Pay Tribute to Last Year's E3 with European PSN Sale
Wallets at the ready
With the gluttony of blockbusters set to be revealed imminently at E3 2014, it's going to be hell waiting until Christmas and beyond to actually play them. Fortunately, Sony's aiming to ease your impatience with a sizeable sale on the European PlayStation Store. This focuses on titles from last year's big show, so if you missed...
News The Walking Dead's Not Quite as Depressing in Zen Pinball 2 Form
Ramping up the emotion
Keeping curly haired baseball cap fan Clementine safe can be draining during Telltale Games’ take on the classic comic book series The Walking Dead, but proceedings look a little more laidback in Zen Pinball 2’s table based upon the award winning episodic game. Set during the series’ first season, this ambitious arena...
Rumour Will an Official PS4 and Vita Bundle Be Coming Our Way Soon?
Bundles of fun
When Sony originally announced the PlayStation 4 way back when, it assured us that the home console would work in perfect harmony with the Vita. And in many ways, the platform holder has delivered on that promise, with Remote Play, as well as several cross-buy and cross-save experiences, really showing off the two consoles'...
News What Ever Happened to All of Those Indies from Last Year's E3 Press Conference?
Workin' day and night
In one of the most memorable moments from Sony's phenomenal E3 press conference last year, Adam Boyes took to the stage and demonstrated the Japanese giant's commitment to indie developers by showcasing nine titles for the PlayStation 4 and Vita. And now, on the eve of E3 2014, the platform holder has released a short video...
News Level Up Your PSN Library with North American RPG Flash Sale
Praise the sun
There are certainly no shortage of role-playing games on the PlayStation Network, and as part of a new North American promotion, you'll be able to pick up 15 fan favourites on the cheap. The sale includes Western and Eastern titles alike, with notable classics such as Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and the fiendishly difficult...
Store Update 4th June 2014 (Europe)
Producing perfection
Being a detective isn’t easy at the best of times, but we suspect that it’s a teensy bit more difficult when you’re dead. That’s the predicament that Ronan O’Connor faces in Murdered: Soul Suspect, the supernatural thriller from Square Enix. While ghosts are at the forefront of this week’s European PlayStation Store...
Store Update 3rd June 2014 (North America)
Murder on the dancefloor
If you still think that the PlayStation 4 is suffering from a drought, then we’re not entirely sure what planet you’re living on anymore. This week’s North American PlayStation Store update features five new games, including the intriguing Murdered: Soul Suspect and PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate. Moreover, you’ll now be...
Review PlayStation Vita Pets (PlayStation Vita)
Watch dogs
Virtual pet games have got a bad name. We don’t mean the type of embarrassing monikers that you’re likely to overhear at a haughty dog breeder’s meeting, but more a downright abysmal track record when it comes to quality. Unsurprisingly, the House of Mario set the standard for portable animal interaction with Nintendogs on the...
Video Should You Adopt Your Own PlayStation Vita Pet?
We ruffle the fur of Sony's new family release
Diversity is essential to any system’s success, so while PlayStation Vita Pets may not look like an instant buy for those of you with macho mentalities, we’ve put the release to the test in a family environment. Unsurprisingly, the title’s already proving a big hit, as evidenced in the Family...
News PS4 Hack and Slasher Samurai Warriors 4 Unleashes a Cinematic Trailer and Western Release Dates
Feudal familiarity
Last month, publisher Tecmo Koei announced that Samurai Warriors 4 would be marching West this Autumn, and that it'd arrive not only on the PlayStation 3, but the PlayStation 4 and Vita as well. And today, the company has stuck a spear in a more precise release date, as the sequel is now slated for the 24th October in Europe, and...
Push Rewind Watch Dogs, PS4 PlayStation Plus Freebies, and Project Beast
Hanging on the telephone
We’ve finally succumb to the spell of the smartphone, as we’ve spent our entire week staring at a palm-sized retina display. Fortunately, we’re not referring to our already incredibly anti-social lifestyle, but Ubisoft’s open world epic Watch Dogs. With the industry all but shutting up shop ahead of E3, we’ve been...
News Is This New Addition to Sony's Worldwide Studios Working on the Next Big Thing?
Reveal coming at E3
As far as we're concerned, Sony has the most robust selection of development teams of any of the three major platform holders. From Naughty Dog to Media Molecule, the studios demonstrate an incredibly impressive variety of styles. And it seems that this group will now be expanding, with the Japanese giant announcing the formation...
Hyperactive hydration
If Puddle was a person, it would be a hyperactive four-year-old. Indeed, this perky puzzler-cum-platformer practically percolates with restless aplomb. But does this energetic attitude keep the experience afloat, or will the title’s soggy antics leave you drowning in misery? At its core, this physics-based outing is a pretty...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 28
Panic stations
There are now just ten days until the industry turns on its E3 press release machine, leaving many of us at Push Square towers dabbing our nervous brows. Fortunately, video games offer ideal escapism, so we’ll be spending our weekend trying not to think about the avalanche of information that’s heading our way. After all, when all...
News This European PS Vita Mega Pack Is Actually Pretty Good Value
Pull those purse strings
Apart from some success in Japan, the PlayStation Vita is essentially dead in the water. Indeed, the handheld's predecessor – the PlayStation Portable – almost outsold it at retail a few weeks ago. However, perhaps this latest bundle for the European market, dubbed
News PS Vita Release Freedom Wars Has the Most Useful Whip in the World
No offence, Ivy
We thought that whips were exclusively reserved for jockeys and saucy video clips, but it turns out that they serve a much greater purpose in Freedom Wars’ post-apocalyptic world. Sony has released a brand new trailer showing off the thorned gear that you’ll be able to wield in the upcoming Monster Hunter-esque game, which has...
News Japanese Sales Charts: inFAMOUS Fails to Jump Start PS4 as Wii U Overtakes
System needs a jolt
Project Beast may prove pivotal to the PlayStation 4 in its home region, as nothing is stopping the system’s slide at the minute. Despite exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son deploying in the East last week, the game did little to supercharge the system’s sales, as it accrued a lowly 7,543 units according to the latest data...
News PS4 or Not, Sony Will Foot the Bill for Indie Developers at TGS
Platform holder plays the good guy
As far as public relations stunts go, this is a corker: Sony has announced that it will foot the bill for indie developers to exhibit their wares at this year’s Tokyo Game Show – regardless of whether they’re bringing their games to a PlayStation platform or not. The move may seem a bit extravagant for the...
News Want a New PS4 Game? Injustice: Gods Among Us Is Cheap in Europe Right Now
Sony switches on its superhero savings signal
Iconic superhero Batman may be entering his twilight years, but the Dark Knight is far from ready to hang up his cape. As such, in order to celebrate the series’ 75th anniversary, Sony has added a slew of Gotham-themed savings to the European PlayStation Store – and you won’t need to acquire Bruce...
News June PlayStation Plus Freebies include PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2 on PS4
Service switches to two monthly next-gen giveaways from now on
That leaked PlayStation Plus list was accurate – but it wasn’t complete. As part of a couple of colossal PlayStation Blog posts, Sony has confirmed the latest set of Instant G
