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Store Update 1st October 2013 (North America)
Overcast edition
Prop up your umbrellas, because this week’s North American PlayStation Store update features a drizzling of new content. First and foremost is Rain, the quirky stealth adventure from Japan Studio. It’s joined by Flashback, the modern day remake of Paul Cuisset’s classic, and the awkwardly dubbed Die! Die! Die!. Are you ready...
News Blast 'Em Bunnies Hunts Colourful Game on PS4 and Vita
Rabbit magic
We hope that you don’t have a fondness for rabbits, because Blast ‘Em Bunnies wants you to take as many of the energetic blighters down as possible. The latest release from escapeVektor developer Nnooo fuses tower defence with on-rails action, as you mow down hordes of colourful (but supposedly evil) critters, collecting...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 14 Boots Grand Theft Auto V from the Top of the League
Already ousted
Grand Theft Auto V may be the fastest-selling entertainment product of all time, but it’s already been toppled in the UK sales charts. Unsurprisingly, FIFA 14 latched onto a through ball straight to the summit, and brushed aside Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed opus with relative ease. Despite this, though, the EA Sports...
News Natural Doctrine Wields Its Sword and Shield in PS4 Trailer
Glitzy glimpse
Japanese publisher Kadokawa Games is hoping to open your eyes to PlayStation 4 launch title Natural Doctrine with a slick little video short that shows off its cast – and most members' questionable dress sense. While all of the stars are clearly well endowed in the weaponry department, we’re not entirely convinced that the skimpy...
News Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Cuts NA PS Plus
Shadow of the Colossus, Hotline Miami, and more along for the ride
With the sun setting on September, Sony has pulled back the curtain on its major Instant Game Collection additions for October in North America. PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to scooping some serious loot in Big Huge Games’ underrated Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning,...
News Media Molecule Is Thinking Big with Tearaway
Whole world in your hands
Media Molecule's Rex Crowle and community manager Spaff opened up on the Eurogamer Expo developer sessions stage earlier today, where they walked a captivated audience through a live demo of the PlayStation Vita's premier papercraft title, Tearaway. The upbeat duo were eager to emphasise the concept behind the game, in...
News Keiji Inafune's Mighty No. 9 Stretching onto PlayStation Vita
Mega news
“That’s a megaton, right?” said Sony’s likeable Shahid Ahmad after announcing a PlayStation Vita version of Keiji Inafune’s super popular Mega Man reimagining Mighty No. 9 at a Eurogamer Expo panel earlier today. According to the indie hero, details are still forthcoming – but the handheld port will be confirmed as a stretch...
News Snow White Sure Looks Scary in Soul Sacrifice Delta
Once upon a grime
Snow White looks a shadow of her innocent Disney counterpart in these grotesque Soul Sacrifice Delta sketches. The famous protagonist from the popular fairy tale has been given a torturous makeover for the recently announced re-release, which sees the original demon slayer expanded with hours of brand new content.
News Super Exploding Zoo Plants a Charge on PS4 and Vita Next Year
Atomic animals
Frobisher Says developer Honeyslug is set to continue its relationship with Sony beyond the imminent Hohokum, as it’s announced that the delightfully daft Super Exploding Zoo is set to burst onto the PlayStation 4 and Vita next year. The game – as its name so effortlessly illustrates – sees you rounding up an array of volatile...
Interview Beatshapers and Housemarque Field Our Questions on Furmins
Feeling fuzzy about Vita's cutest puzzler yet
Finnish developer Housemarque’s smartphone favourite Furmins is set to cuddle up to the PlayStation Vita next month. The adorable iOS outing originally released on fruity formats last year, where its whimsical take on old-school puzzlers such as Lemmings and The Incredible Machine proved an instant...
Store Update 25th September 2013 (Europe)
Alive and kicking
There’s plenty of meat on the latest European PlayStation Store update’s bones. In addition to FIFA 14 on virtually every platform under the sun, there’s also the overdue arrival of Ratchet: Gladiator to look forward to. Elsewhere, free-to-play brawler Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Core Fighters is on hand to keep you...
Store Update 24th September 2013 (North America)
Spherical balls
There’s plenty of football on offer as part of this week’s North American PlayStation Store update – but not the kind that our friends over the Atlantic may expect. FIFA 14 and PES 2014: Pro Evolution Soccer are both out now, and that means that there’s nary a shoulder pad or helmet in sight. Other new additions include the...
Rumour Injustice: Gods Among Us Picking a Fight with PS Vita
Miniature heroes
Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios is no stranger to the PlayStation Vita, having ported an enhanced version of its gory fighting game to the portable platform last year. It looks like it’s not finished with the handheld, though, as a rating spotted by Siliconera on Germany’s USK classifications board appears to...
Review Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut (PlayStation 3)
The only thing scarier than dying alone is surviving alone
Lone Survivor manages to concoct a tier of fear that many contemporary horror titles have been struggling to achieve. Through exceptional use of sound and visuals, this indie title creates a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere, and furthers its psychological minefield with compelling...
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Plants a Charge on the Top Spot
Beats first week sales of all other GTAs combined
As expected, Grand Theft Auto V has put a bullet in all of its competitors and shot straight to the summit of the UK sales charts. Incredibly, after just five days on sale, the title is already the 24th best-selling game in the nation ever, and the tenth best on the PlayStation 3. Sony’s system...
Soapbox Variety Is the Spice of Gaming Life
Sammy Barker shares his taste for a good gaming buffet
We’re never ones to pass up on a game of follow-the-leader here at Push Square towers, so it was only a matter of time before we politely borrowed the soapbox format that’s been running wild over on our sister site Nintendo Life for a while now. For those of you peering voyeuristically in...
News Did You Know That Mark Cerny Also Built the PlayStation Vita?
Trivia for the office quiz
Marble Madness creator Mark Cerny has always been a giant within the industry – but he's often tended to operate behind the scenes, working as a consultant on major PlayStation franchises such as Killzone and Uncharted. That changed during the platform holder’s PlayStation Mee
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 14
Living in a gangsta's paradise
Unsurprisingly, this edition of What Are You Playing This Weekend has turned into a bit of a Grand Theft Auto V special, with the majority of the staff here at Push Square towers far too busy terrorising the streets of Los Santos to worry about the dull weather outside. As always, feel free to let us know whether...
TGS 2013 Soul Sacrifice Delta Casts a Spell on PS Vita TV
It's a kind of magic
Soul Sacrifice Delta, the upcoming re-release of Keiji Inafune’s popular fantasy title, may be defined by its dark magic – but the only sorcery in this video is the recently announced PS Vita TV. This brand new footage filmed at the Tokyo Game Show depicts a group of budding monster hunters getting to grips with Sony’s new...
TGS 2013 PS4 Games Sure Look Slick When Played on Vita
Killer app
It looks like cloud streaming company Gaikai was worth every cent of the $380 million that Sony paid for it, as the PlayStation 4’s hotly anticipated Remote Play functionality appears to work like a dream. The technology, which allows you to stream most next generation titles directly to your PlayStation Vita, was on display at the...
Talking Point Are You in Tune with Sony's Multifunctional PS Vita TV?
Mixed reception
Who would have thought that a PlayStation Vita without a screen could be so curiously compelling? You wouldn’t have got very good odds on PS Vita TV being announced before Sony’s surprise pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier in the month, but it’s quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the most in-demand...
TGS 2013 Forget Farming Simulator, You'll Be Able to Grow Crops in Yakuza Ishin
Spice of life
As thoroughly satisfied as we are with the PlayStation 4’s launch lineup, we’re a teensy bit jealous that Japan gets to enjoy Yakuza Ishin alongside the console. The historical sequel – which will almost certainly never get localised –
TGS 2013 Soul Sacrifice Delta Refreshes with Rancid Ogres
Strong stomach recommended
Soul Sacrifice Delta, the upcoming re-release of Keiji Inafune’s massively popular PlayStation Vita demon slayer, may not ship with a sick bucket, but it probably should. To coincide with the Tokyo Game Show, platform holder Sony has deployed a brand new trailer for the impending title, which shows off some of the foul...
TGS 2013 Gaikai Streams PS3 Titles to Numerous PlayStation Platforms Next Year
Cloudy with a chance of content
Speaking as part of a roundtable interview at the Tokyo Game Show overnight, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida reiterated that the platform holder will launch its Gaikai game streaming service in North America next year. According to IGN, the cloud-based initiative will deploy alongside a catalogue of...
TGS 2013 Here's Your First Look at Gravity Rush's Sequel
The best daze of your life
Find your footing, because Sony has already published Gravity Rush 2’s first teaser trailer online. The clip – which premiered overnight at the platform holder’s Tokyo Game Show booth – shows protagonist Kat sprinting through Hekseville, taking advantage of what appear to be some new high-jump powers. The game’s...
TGS 2013 Gravity Rush 2 Teaser Tumbles Out of Tokyo
PlayStation Vita sequel in production
Prepare to fall in love with Auldnoir all over again, as Sony has dropped some serious hints that Gravity Rush 2 is in development. The platform holder played a short teaser at its Tokyo Game Show booth overnight, showing acrobatic protagonist Kat flying around. However, most importantly, the trailer closed with...
TGS 2013 Monster Hunter Frontier G Explores Vita in 2014
Animal tragic
It’s not necessarily the Monster Hunter game that the PlayStation Vita needs to reignite its commercial fortunes, but it’s better than nothing: Capcom has confirmed at the Tokyo Game Show that Monster Hunter Frontier G is stomping onto the hard up handheld next year. The subscription-based MMO was announced for the PlayStation 3 a...
Store Update 18th September 2013 (Europe)
American dream
Grand Theft Auto V is the headline new addition on the European PlayStation Store this week, but the sandbox sequel has got a little more competition than its North American counterpart. Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 launches on Friday, and is being billed as a real return to form for the series. Other arrivals include
News Japanese Sales Charts: This Is Why Vita Needs Monster Hunter
In the shadows of giants
A former PlayStation Portable breadwinner, Monster Hunter’s curious absence has been felt ever since the PlayStation Vita’s release. But the great dinosaur-sized hole is more pronounced than ever at the moment, as the hotly anticipated Monster Hunter 4 has just deployed on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan. Unsurprisingly,...
News Grand Theft Auto V's iFruit App Set to Poke Fun on PlayStation Vita
Rockstar Games readying release on handheld
Assuming that you own a nifty iOS smartphone or tablet, you may already be familiar with Grand Theft Auto V’s recently released iFruit application. The mobile companion allows you to interact with Franklin’s dog Chop and customise your cars on the move, with any changes replicated in the main...
TGS 2013 Sony's Booth at the Tokyo Game Show Is Huge
Greatness awaits
Cast your eyes deep into the distance of this photograph, and you still won’t be able to see the end of Sony’s colossal Tokyo Game Show booth. The company is planning an enormous presence at this year’s Japanese convention, and that’s evidenced by this image of the firm’s under construction stand. The arena-sized stall...
Store Update 17th September 2013 (North America)
Three's a crowd
The entire industry has gone on holiday in order to give you ample opportunity to play Grand Theft Auto V. Granted, there are a couple of new releases available as part of this week’s North American PlayStation Store update – Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver, anyone? – but, let's be honest, there’s only really one game that...
News Soul Sacrifice Delta Gets Grimmer with Fairy Tale Foes
"What big teeth you have"
How does creator Keiji Inafune intend to improve upon the already excellent PlayStation Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice? Why, by creating monsters based upon characters from Grimm’s famous fairy tales, of course. Sony has confirmed that stars such as Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, the Three Little Pigs, and Snow...
News Far Cry 3 Hang Glides into EU PS Plus Instant Game Collection
Dragon's Dogma, Street Fighter X Tekken, and more join the party
We’re approaching the end of the month, and that means that Sony’s pulled back the curtain on yet another frankly insane European PlayStation Plus update. Starting from 25th September, you’ll be able to download Ubisoft’s tropical first-person shooter Far Cry 3 for free. The...
News UK Sales Charts: Saints Row IV Enjoys the Calm Before the Storm
Cloud cover
Volition’s agreeable sandbox romp Saints Row IV has managed a fourth consecutive week at the top of the UK sales charts – but we’ve got a feeling that it won’t be staying there for much longer. This week’s best sellers list is peppered with heavy hitters – including Kingdom Hearts 1.5 ReMIX in second, Diablo III in third, and
Review Dragon Fantasy: Book II (PlayStation 3)
Less is more
A direct sequel to Dragon Fantasy: Book I, Dragon Fantasy: Book II continues the story of Ogden and his party. It's still full of cheeky humour, silly dialogue, and old school JRPG gameplay – but does it improve enough upon its predecessor? Developer Muteki Corporation could have easily stuck to what it had already created with the...
News The PS Vita Could Be Getting A Game About The Holocaust
Luc Bernard's Imagination is the Only Escape has caught Sony's eye
"I find modern war games to be highly distasteful," says games designer Luc Bernard, the man behind the PS Minis title Mecho Wars. "They teach players to kill, but not understand anything about why they're killing." Bernard is hoping to change that with his next game, Imagination is...
News Sony Has No Plans To Release PS Vita TV In The West "At This Point"
Micro-console aimed at Asian markets for the time being
The recent announcement of the PS Vita TV micro-console has caused quite a stir — so much so that it has promptly sold out of its pre-order allocation over at Amazon Japan. It's not just the Japanese who are getting excited about the dinky new console — western players have reacted very...
News Designer Of The New PS Vita Wants It To Be "Accessible By Anyone"
Mika Nagae talks external changes and internal benefits
Sony confirmed the existence of a thinner and lighter PS Vita at its Japanese press conference a few days ago, and designer Mika Nagae has been talking to Japanese magazine Famitsu about the redesigned system. Nagae reveals the origins of the revised console, as well as the reasons for...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris Is A Puzzle Mash-Up That Is So Crazy It Just Might Work
Coming to PS3 and PS Vita next year
Tetris and Puyo Puyo are arguably two of the best puzzle games ever made, and they're finally coming together in a single package. Japanese magazine Famitsu has revealed that the forthcoming crossover release will contain versions of each game, but the real twist is the two-player mode. One person will play...
Video Spend A Day With PlayStation To See How It All Connects
See how PS4, PS Vita and PS Vita TV all come together
Connected. It's a powerful word which when applied to the realm of video games can mean many things. Sony is hoping that being "connected" with PlayStation will mean owning a PS4, PS Vita and PS Vita TV, and linking them all up with your network of game-mad friends — as this upbeat and polished...
News Sega Goes Back In Time With PS4 Launch Title Yakuza Ishin
Also coming to PS3 and Vita
Sega's Yakuza series is insanely popular in Japan, and it's getting a spin-off title in the form of Yakuza Ishin — which will be a PS4 launch title in its home territory. Set in Japan's bloody feudal past, the game showcases the same action we've come to know and love from the series — albeit with swords instead of...
News Intriguing Indie Title Pavilion Is Exclusive To PS4 And PS Vita In 2014
A "surreal dream-like experience", say its developers
Amid the chaos that was Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's press conference yesterday it was announced that the company is bringing Visiontrick Media's indie title Pavilion to the PS4 and PS Vita early next year. Described by its developers as "fourth-person exploratory experience" about...
News Strategy RPG Natural Doctrine Plans A Release On PS3, PS4, And Vita
Cross-cross-play
Kadokawa Games' first solo-developed title was announced earlier today at Sony's morning press conference. The game in question is a strategy RPG that'll be released on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita - what more could you want? The trailer that accompanies the announcement is moody, monochrome, and intriguing. The strangely...
News Sega's Phantasy Star Nova Is Exclusive To PS Vita
tri-Ace handling development duties, 2014 release expected
Sega has confirmed that the next entry in its popular Phantasy Star series is coming to the PS Vita. Phantasy Star Nova — which is being coded by tri-Ace — will take place in the same universe as Phantasy Star Online 2. However, despite being able to go online with up to three friends,...
News Soul Sacrifice Delta Coming To PS Vita In 2014
Keiji Inafune also hints at full-blown sequel in 2015
PS Vita exclusive Soul Sacrifice is getting a revised version in the shape of Soul Sacrifice Delta, the existence of which was confirmed by creator Keiji Inafune during Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's press conference this morning. The game is expected to hit Japan in March next year. New...
News Sony Enters the Micro-console Arena With PS Vita TV, The Smallest PlayStation Yet
Size of a pack of cards, plays Vita and PSP games on your telly
The slimmer and lighter PS Vita wasn't the only piece of hardware announced by Sony today — it has also confirmed the release of the PS Vita TV. Measuring 60mm by 100mm, it's a micro-console which plugs into your TV and allows you to play PS Vita games on the big screen. It pairs...
News Slimmer, Lighter PS Vita Announced With 1GB Of Storage And LCD Screen
Launches in Japan on October 10th
Sony has confirmed that it is releasing a redesigned version of the PS Vita console with a slimmer form factor, lighter frame, improved battery life, 1GB of internal memory and an LCD display. With a width of 15mm, the new edition will be 20 percent thinner than the existing Vita, and at 219g is 15 percent lighter...
Rumour Assassin's Creed III: Liberation May Be Charming PS3
High definition re-release mooted
We already know that Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation’s protagonist Aveline de Grandpré is set to appear in a batch of PlayStation exclusive Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag side-missions later this year – but she may be pointing her triangular hat elsewhere, too. A
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 13
Ready for the weekend
It's that glorious time again where we round up as many staff members as possible and ask them to detail what wonderful gaming delights they have in store this weekend. In this edition, Push Square's head honcho Sammy Barker also unveils his not-so-secret obsession with a certain pop star. While we don't expect you to follow...
