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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 398
Gley Station
The nights are drawing in and the temperature's plummeting rapidly, but mince pies are beginning to appear in stores so all is well in the world. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I'm making slow progress in Deathloop, as I keep stumbling into other things I need to play first. As much as I'd...
Hands On Conquering the Capital in Train Sim World 2's Latest London DLC on PS5
London's calling
After almost two years of pandemic enforced solitude, this author was practically pining for the hustle and bustle of London last weekend: the rising heat of the London Underground, the oft-ignored ‘Stand to the Right’ signs next to the rubber staircase banisters, and the shrill sound of the train’s brakes pulling into Euston...
Video 5 Ways PS Vita Was Ahead of Its Time
Sony's handheld system switched it up
With developers working tirelessly to take advantage of its unique feature-set, the PS Vita should have been a portable primed to succeed. Looking back, though, Sony’s second handheld never felt like it realised its full potential. It all started with that beautifully bright OLED screen, of course, presenting...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Deathloop?
Breaking the loop
It's been a whole month since the release of Deathloop on PlayStation 5. Dishonored developer Arkane's newest non-linear excursion was a hit with critics, attracting high review scores across the board. We gave it a very respectable 8/10 in our Deathloop PS5 review, in which we concluded: "Few games have the confidence and swagger...
Guide Why Does PS5, PS4 Copying Update Files Take So Long?
What is copying on PS5 and PS4, and why is it so slow?
What does PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 copying update files mean? Why is your PS5 or PS4 copying update files? Why does copying on PS5 and PS4 take such a long time? On PS4, once you've downloaded a game update, the console will begin a tedious "copying" procedure, which can take a long time...
Hands On Tales of Arise Sword Art Online DLC Is Pricey but Pretty Cool
Is it worth buying?
It's a crossover that we didn't see coming: Tales of Arise recently got a premium DLC pack that lets you fight against Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online. The unimaginatively titled 'Sword Art Online Collaboration Pack' is currently available to buy from the PlayStation Store — but is it actually worth the rather steep...
Not a single whiff
What are the best PS4 fighting games? When it comes to hardcore communities, fighting games have some of the most dedicated players out there. The genre breeds all kinds of competition, and fortunately, the PlayStation 4 is home to a very impressive selection of beat-'em-ups, from traditional 2D brawlers and 3D fighters to even...
Soapbox Some Games Assume You Know How to Play Them, and It's Kinda Weird
Stephen laments unwritten rules that might alienate newcomers
Video games can be difficult to get into — or at least, they might appear that way from the outside looking in. Within the last five or 10 years, though, it's an industry that has opened up in a lot of ways. Technology like motion controls and smartphones have broken down barriers and...
Video Which Far Cry Game Is the Best?
Franchise wars underway
Last week saw Far Cry 6 finally launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4, allowing players to set off on another sun-drenched and chaos-filled first-person adventure – this time set amongst the vistas of the Cuban-inspired Yara. This got us thinking, though: what are the best Far Cry games leading up to this point? Video editors...
Every must-have PSVR game
What are the best PSVR games? PlayStation VR has been around for a good while now, and it’s amassed an incredibly impressive selection of software in that time. Of course, with new fans entering the virtual reality realm for the first time every single day, we figured that we’d compile a list of the best PSVR games to...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Tales of Arise?
Risen
It's been a whole month since the launch of Tales of Arise, the latest entry in Bandai Namco's long running role-playing series. The game went down extremely well with critics, and it now sits as one of the highest rated titles of 2021. Needless to say, Tales of Arise has been a big hit for the Japanese publisher. It sold over one million...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 397
Never forget
A late edition of WAYP can only mean one thing: an almost forgotten edition of WAYP. But! We haven't missed an issue in over four years, and today was not that day. Here's your, admittedly later than advertised, weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm obsessed with FIFA 22 right now, I'm not going to lie, but I'll be trying to tear...
Back behind the wheel
The latest entry in Ubisoft's first-person chaos simulation series is out now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Far Cry 6 has released to mostly positive critic reviews, and it's already proving popular on content-sharing sites like YouTube and Twitch. It's reasonably safe to assume that the French publisher has another hit...
Poll Your Last Chance to Vote For the Best Final Fantasy Game on PlayStation
The Final Fantasy
What's the best Final Fantasy game to ever grace a PlayStation console? This is the (rather demanding) question that we want you to answer. Below, you'll find a list of Final Fantasy games, both mainline and spinoff. We need you to rate the games that you've played, and these ratings will feed into a Final Fantasy ranking article...
Shoot to kill
What are the best PS4 FPS games? First person shooters have evolved a lot over the last couple of generations. The genre has become broad and surprisingly varied, boasting titles that cover a wide range of themes, tones, and concepts. Whether you're into sci-fi, real world wars, or you just like filling ugly monsters with lead, your...
Video Was 2011 the Best Year Ever for PlayStation?
It only does everything
When it comes to nailing down what are the best ever years for gaming history, the usual gamut of 2001, 1998, and sometimes 2013 are likely to pop up. However, when it comes to PlayStation being at the absolute height of its power, one of the years absolutely worth mentioning is 2011. Why? Well, it was the era of Kevin...
Feature 12 PS5 Firmware Updates We Want to See
Our top picks for future PS5 firmware updates
With PlayStation 5's latest firmware update 21.02-04, Sony added a boatload of enhancements and new features, making the experience of using the system that little bit better. As always, though, there is room for the console's software to improve further, and there are still a few pretty obvious things...
Round Up Far Cry 6 Reviews Paint a Familiar Open World Picture
Here we go again
Reviews for Far Cry 6 have started dropping, and guess what? The general consensus appears to be that this is just more Far Cry. Who saw that one coming? To be fair, some reviews are a lot more positive than others. A few reckon that Ubisoft's latest is a genuine step forward for the open world series, while naysayers are keen to...
Guide Best PS4 Remakes and Remasters
Blast from the past
What are the best PS4 remakes and remasters? For years now, we’ve seen games ported, remastered, and remade so that they can be introduced to new audiences. And rose-tinted 'nostalgia vision' is no bad thing, especially when your old favourites look this good on Sony's system. We've compiled a list of what we think are the...
Feature The Best Super Smash Bros. Clones on PlayStation
Brawlin'
Can you play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on PlayStation? Well, no, you can't. The super-popular platform fighter is a Nintendo-exclusive, meaning you're not going to be pitting Luigi against Mewtwo on your PS5 anytime soon. The game does feature several characters that have appeared in (and are even associated with) PlayStation games —...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2021?
Plus or minus?
Do you remember a time when the monthly PS Plus games weren't leaked days in advance of the official reveal? The subscription service's offerings have been accurately outed five months in a row, with October's selection being correctly called last weekend. When will it end? To recap, October's lineup includes Hell Let Loose (PS5),...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 396
New month, same weekly WAYP
This author's week has been spent surrounded by idyllic scenery, so the comedown from a rare few days away will be immense this weekend. At least there are a bajillion video games to enjoy as we lurch scarily close to Christmas. Sammy Barker, Editor: I downloaded Tennis Manager 2021 for my phone which has become my new...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2021
Far Cry 6! Call of Duty Vanguard! Battlefield 2042!
Ready for silly season? The earlier months of 2021 are going to seem blissful when you realise how many top notch games are making their way to PlayStation 5 and PS4 in the next few weeks. October and November are stuffed with titles big and small you'll want to pay attention to, so let's not waste...
Reaction Sony Has Quietly But Confidently Grown Its First-Party Lineup
The company keeps it short but sweet
It's abundantly clear Sony isn't interested in making a big song and dance out of its business deals. Rather than saving acquisition announcements for the big stage at digital events, the company treats them more like "blink and you'll miss it" moments with a simple PlayStation Blog post and some comments from...
Hands On It'll Take More Than Sam Allardyce to Save eFootball on PS5, PS4
Own goal
Of all the years for Konami to cock up Pro Evolution Soccer, now renamed eFootball, this is arguably the worst one. FIFA 22, for all of the franchise’s overarching flaws, feels fantastic: the ball physics are greatly improved, the heavily advertised HyperMotion Technology makes for a much more fluid experience, and even goalkeepers have...
Top tactical titles on PlayStation 4
What are the best PS4 strategy games? The PS4 has a surprising number of options for fans of tactical games. Whether you like real-time strategy or turn-based battles, there are more PS4 strategy games than you might think. Here's our list of what we think are PS4's best strategical experiences. If you want to...
Poll Did You Buy Kena: Bridge of Spirits?
D'ya Kena?
Kena: Bridge of Spirits first caught all of our eyes at Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal event. Developer Ember Lab's biggest ever project, it's an incredibly pretty platforming adventure, with some surprisingly intense combat thrown in for good measure. Given that it was initially a title meant to help sell the PS5, we imagine that a lot of...
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PlayStation 4
What are the best PS4 co-op games? Which co-op games should you play with your friends? If you’re reading this article, we’re guessing that you like to play the PlayStation 4 with pals. Working together in couch co-op or online can be one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy games. But what...
Hands On Don't Sleep on Voice of Cards - It Could Be a Special RPG
No, it's not really a card game
The awkwardly titled Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars was revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, and if you're anything like us, you quickly realised that it was some kind of card game (it's in the name!) and then stopped paying attention. Look, we want our role-playing games to whisk us away to gorgeous...
Poll Did You Buy Lost Judgment?
Lost and found
The anticipated sequel to the excellent Judgment is here, and would you believe that it's actually pretty good? It's almost as though developer RGG Studio can do no wrong, but we must admit that we're beginning to burn out on Yakuza-style games. It's easy to forget that we've already had the PS5 versions of both the aforementioned...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 395
Renaissance
It's the last week of September, which means the days are getting shorter and the weather is about to change. All the more reason to start staying indoors, then, and there are tons of games to keep you occupied. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be spending most of my time this weekend playing FIFA 22, as I work to bring you a full review...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for October 2021 Do You Want?
When will October 2021's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What are the October 2021 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the October 2021 PS Plus games be announced? We're ambling towards the end of the year now, but there's still plenty to look forward to as part of your monthly membership. On this page, we're going to share the latest rumours...
Poll Did You Buy Death Stranding Director's Cut?
BB's back
It's been roughly two years since the release of the original Death Stranding, and Hideo Kojima's mad game about dead sea creatures and all that is still startlingly unique. In fact, the only game like Death Stranding is Death Stranding Director's Cut — the newly launched PlayStation 5 re-release that includes additional content, like...
Hands On FIFA 22 Feels Like Real Football for Once
Balled over
As far as this author is concerned, FIFA has never felt quite right. For a franchise sold as a soccer simulator, there’s a case for EA Sports getting done under the trade descriptions act – it’s never really resembled real football, more an analogue of the sport like the distinctly arcade Rocket League. But based on over six hours...
Hands On Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Is Mass Effect in Comic Book Clothing
Kree whiz
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t just wear its Mass Effect influences on its sleeve: it prances them about like Chris Pratt in the opening exchanges of the franchise’s first movie. The similarities to BioWare’s space-faring soap opera are so plentiful that they’re almost impossible to ignore, but following the success of...
Poll Do You Want Even More PS5 Marvel Games from Sony?
Superhero domination
In the space of just a few years, Sony has managed to make its PlayStation consoles the destination for titles based on Marvel properties. Sure, Marvel's Avengers and the upcoming Marvel's Midnight Suns and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are all multi-platform, but if you want to play everything the company currently has in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
A tale of arise
This week was definitely slower for PlayStation news, with Sony cooling down after its livestream earlier in the month. We've still seen some big games release recently, though, so there's no shortage of things to play. Here's your weekly WAYP. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'll be continuing my Tales of Arise playthrough, of which...
Live Watch the THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase Livestream Right Here
Timesplitters? SpongeBob? Surprises?
There are so many potential wildcards in this THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase livestream that you're probably going to have to watch it. The publisher owns such a vast number of studios and intellectual property that we anticipate some formerly big brands will make a comeback during this conference. Well,...
The loop is finally broken
Deathloop is finally here, and you know what that means. Yep, we'll never have to sit through another Deathloop trailer during a PlayStation event! Cause for celebration, to be sure. Okay, snark aside, seeing Deathloop appear at what felt like every showcase over the last year or so seemed like overkill — to the point...
Guide PS5 Firmware 21.02-04: All the New Features and Hidden Changes You Might Have Missed
Everything you need to know about PS5's new system software
What are all the new features in the PS5 firmware update? The PlayStation 5 has had one or two firmware updates since its launch last November, but today's is by far the largest to date. PS5 firmware update 21.02-04 is available to download right now, bringing some major improvements,...
Poll Did You Buy Tales of Arise?
A new Tale to tell
Tales of Arise is here, and we think it's very, very good. The Japanese role-playing game went above and beyond our expectations, and we awarded it a 9/10 in our Tales of Arise PS5 review. Safe to say we recommend it, but as is always the case with a big release, we want to know whether you've actually bought a copy. Going by the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 393
Silly season starts now
We've finally arrived in silly season! Oh yes, it's games galore for the next ten weeks or so, which means busy-busy Push Square staff members. And that means lots and lots of games for you, too. Sammy Barker, Editor: Realistically, I can't see myself playing anything other than NBA 2K22 this weekend. With review code...
Round Up What Was Announced at PlayStation Showcase 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
After months of patience and an ounce or two of frustration from the PlayStation community, Sony has finally delivered a digital showcase packed to the rafters with new PS5 titles and updates for hotly-anticipated games. There was a lot to take in throughout the roughly 40 minutes of reveals, so you'd be forgiven for...
Reaction PlayStation Showcase 2021 Was Good, But Not Good Enough
Lopsided livestream leaves us wanting more and unsure when we'll get it
Prior to the PlayStation Showcase, we dropped a garbage time Soapbox, explaining that Sony couldn’t afford any dead air in its press conference today. But a bizarrely lopsided livestream had us sweating with ten minutes to go: the manufacturer had fallen into every single...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Showcase 2021 Deliver on the Hype?
The Sony special
Who would have thought Sony would wait almost an entire year for its next big games showcase following the second PlayStation 5 reveal event back in September 2020. It's certainly been a long time coming, but the firm finally opened its gob with a digital presentation packed to the rafters with new PS5 games as well as significant...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation Showcase 2021 Livestream Right Here
God of War? Grand Theft Auto? Gran Turismo?
Watch the Sony PlayStation Showcase 2021 livestream right here. This is the big one: the future of PS5 and what's next from PlayStation Studios and various third-party teams from around the world. We're expecting big reveals here, in addition to gameplay and trailers from a variety of titles, including God...
Soapbox After a Year of Silence, Today's PlayStation Showcase Can't Afford Dead Air
Sammy thinks Sony needs to bring it
Here we go, then: the PlayStation Showcase, three months after E3 2021, with nary a word from the platform holder in the interim. I’ve got to be honest, while supposed “industry insiders” started new press conference rumours on what felt like a weekly basis, I’d gotten to the point towards the end of...
Feature How Train Sim World 2 Is Delivering More Escapist Immersion on PS5
On track
In a period where public transport has been discouraged, Train Sim World 2 has provided PlayStation owners with a means to get out and about. The video game industry as a whole has enjoyed a boost from the pandemic, with more and more people staying indoors and seeking home entertainment. But developer Dovetail’s rail simulation, with its...
Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for PlayStation Showcase 2021
We get the crystal ball out
You don't know how much we've been itching to write this feature: Sony has finally confirmed its big gaming showcase for Thursday and we've got predictions to share. The Push Square editorial team has come together to each reveal two predictions: one with a somewhat realistic chance of happening and another that's based...
Soapbox I Don't Know How to Feel About This PS4-to-PS5 Upgrade Uproar
Stephen sees the situation from both sides
Last week, Horizon Forbidden West pre-orders opened up, allowing excited fans to lay down some dosh for Guerrilla's anticipated PlayStation exclusive. While this was of course met with enthusiasm, the announcement was tarnished by the game's PS4-to-PS5 upgrade path — or, to be precise, lack of. If you...
