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Poll How Was Final Fantasy 16's State of Play Showcase?
Share your reaction to the big livestream
You might already be sold on Final Fantasy XVI, but Sony and Square Enix still felt it necessary to put on a State of Play livestream all about the PS5 RPG. With a roughly half-an-hour deep dive into combat, exploration, and more the focus of the show, no other games were included in the event. Final...
Live Watch Final Fantasy 16's State of Play Livestream Right Here (13th April, 2023)
Live with Clive
Sony and Square Enix will combine for a State of Play broadcast featuring Final Fantasy XVI tonight. We've been promised over 20 minutes of footage from the upcoming PS5 exclusive, with a supposed focus on RPG elements and gameplay mechanics. If you're not quite sold on the latest instalment in Square Enix's beloved series, then you...
Preview XDefiant Is a Fun Arena Shooter That'll Struggle to Stand Out
Delve into the "Ubi-Verse"
Ubisoft’s latest bid in the live service space comes in the form of XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person arena shooter. That might sound pretty run of the mill, but in a bid to stand out, it features maps and factions inspired by some of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises, like Far Cry and Splinter Cell, and mashes...
Preview Single Player Spell-Based FPS Immortals of Aveum Looks Like Pure PS5 Magic
Spellbinding first gameplay blows us away
What if Call of Duty was set in a fantasy world where wars were fought with magic? That’s the question new developer Ascendant Studios tasked itself with solving over five years ago, and its answer is the immensely promising PS5 first-person shooter Immortals of Aveum. We were lucky enough to be invited by...
Preview Firewall Ultra Proves There's Plenty to Look Forward to on PSVR2
We take on First Contact Entertainment in world-first demo
After a barnstorming launch bursting with software, PSVR2 is experiencing something of a post-release lull. The games have largely dried up, and enthusiast discussions have transitioned to whether the hardware is looking like a flop or not. The only way to reverse that narrative is with...
Soapbox Watch Another 20 Minutes of Final Fantasy 16? You Must Be Mad
Rob just wants to play it
Final Fantasy XVI is easily my most anticipated PlayStation game. Hell, it's probably the most excited I've been for a PS5 game to date. So when Sony confirmed a new State of Play broadcast featuring over 20 whole minutes of fresh Final Fantasy XVI gameplay, I turned away in disgust. Why? Because I feel like I've seen half...
Preview Diablo 4's Endgame Has So Much Potential
Variety is the spice of life
A couple of weeks back, we got to sit down with Diablo 4 developers as they talked us through the title's robust endgame design. The roundtable touched on just about everything that you can expect from the action RPG once you've completed the main campaign — and we must admit, we came away from the discussion fairly...
The best PS4 indie games ranked
What are the best indie games on PS4? It's an almost impossible question, as there are so many great ones to choose from. Indies are incredibly diverse, and the PS4 plays host to hundreds of excellent experiences. What do we mean by indie games, exactly? It's a term that's had its meaning shift over time, but most...
Preview Trine 5 Takes You on the Series' Longest Adventure Yet on PS5, PS4
Back in familiar territory
The Trine series has been around for nearly 15 years, releasing four pretty puzzle platformers of varying quality in that time. The third game attempted to bring the beloved character-swapping action to a 3D plane. When that didn't work out, the follow-up returned to the side-scrolling action beloved by fans, and...
Reaction Dreams Losing Support Is a Sad End to PS4's Most Unbelievable Project
The dream is over
Wow, what a journey. In case you haven't heard yet, Media Molecule has decided to cease its live service operations for Dreams, its magnificent and severely under-played PS4 exclusive. The game itself is staying online, and you can continue to play and create to your heart's content, but this marks the beginning of the end. After...
The 50 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
Guide Best Racing Games on PS4
The best PS4 racing games ranked
What are the best racing games on PS4? It's a tough question to answer, as there are a lot of options for car connoisseurs on Sony's super-popular console. No matter what style of racer you enjoy, there are plenty of games you can take for a spin. Particularly for fans of simulation racing, the PS4 is home to a fine...
Free-to-play games on PS5 ranked and rated
What are the best free games on PS5? With this evolving list, the Push Square community will be the ones calling the shots, ranking and rating the top free-to-play games on PS5. The free-to-play model has really come into its own during the last few years, and it continues to grow, offering more diverse...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 471
Hoppy bunny day
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we sincerely hope you're enjoying the brighter spring weather, and have stockpiled some chocolate for this long weekend. And while you're eating that chocolate, don't forget to cram in some video games. Here's what we're playing! Aaron Bayne: Along with a game for review, I’ll be chipping away...
PS5's best anime games, ranked and rated
What are the best anime games on PS5? Whether you're looking for games based on specific manga and anime properties, or you're simply a fan of anime aesthetics, this list is designed to pick out the best of the best on PS5. But before we begin, let's just clarify what we mean by 'anime games'. As alluded, we...
Guide Best Single Player Games on PS5
PS5's best single player titles, ranked and rated
What are the best single player games on PS5? In this evolving list, the Push Square community has come together to rate and order the best experiences for just one person on PS5. This list covers the greatest single player games available on PS5 right now, ignoring titles that predominantly feature...
Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS5
PlayStation 5's greatest online multiplayer titles
What are the best online multiplayer games on PS5? We've been enjoying games together online for a long time now, and these connected experiences are more popular and varied than ever. There are so many online games to play on PS5, but we need your help in finding the best of the bunch. Whether...
Poll Are You Playing God of War Ragnarok's New Game Plus?
Oh boy!
If you've been hankering to replay the superb God of War Ragnarok, then there's simply never been a better time to dive back in. The game's anticipated New Game Plus mode has been released as part of a hefty update, increasing the level cap, reworking certain encounters, and letting you take all of your unlocked abilities and gear into an...
The best RPGs on PS Plus, ranked and rated
What are the best RPGs on PS Plus? With its three tiers of membership, PS Plus is now home to loads of quality role-playing games — or RPGs for short. In this guide, we're going to list the best RPGs available through PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, and the
Talking Point Would You Care About a PS5 Remote Play Handheld?
Another way to play
Sony is, reportedly, planning to release a new PlayStation handheld. But before you absolutely lose your mind over the potential of a PS Vita 2, know that this rumoured device is apparently dedicated to Remote Play. Yep, the codenamed 'Q Lite' is a specially built system that's designed to sync up with your PS5, letting you play...
All the best PS Plus games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Plus games? PS Plus, also known as PlayStation Plus, is Sony's flagship subscription service for PS5 and PS4, providing online multiplayer functionality, cloud saves, and PS Store discounts. PS Plus also includes access to hundreds of games included at no extra cost, spanning three...
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Super Mario
Plumber-like platformers on PS5 and PS4
What are the best PS5, PS4 games like Super Mario? No matter whether you're a hardcore gaming fanatic or just dipping your toe into video games, Mario is almost unanimously regarded as the king of platformers. However, you can't play Mario games just anywhere. They're exclusive to Nintendo's consoles, meaning...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game in March 2023?
Wo Long! Trails! Resi!
2023 is yet to let up in terms of the release schedule, with March proving to be another very busy month for PlayStation gamers. It's safe to say that Resident Evil 4 ended up stealing the show, but we can't forget about other highly rated titles like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Tchia, and Trails to Azure. Indeed, we handed out...
Poll We Need You to Rate More of Your Fave PS5 Games
Give us those scores
It’s been a year since we last asked you to rate your favourite PS5 games, and in that time we’ve compiled the data to put together some pretty comprehensive listicles, including our ginormous guide to the Best PS5 Games. Of course, with new titles releasing every week, it’s important our content remains accurate – and...
Poll Which PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in April 2023?
Star Wars! Dead Island! Horizon!
Looking at the schedule, April feels a bit like the calm before a storm. While this month certainly does have its fair share of big releases, so many blockbusters are all queued up for May and June (especially June). Still, over the next four weeks, we've got the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Dead Island 2, and...
Soapbox Hold On, Is the PS3 a Retro Console?
Rory is having a time crisis
The passage of time. Weird one, init? Never mind the fact I just turned 30 this month and – dodgy knees aside – still feel about 21, there’s something else that’s got me all messed up this week. While plumbing the depths of the Twitterverse the other night, I stumbled across something that I didn’t...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for April 2023?
Plus or minus?
April 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been announced, and as per usual, we're looking at three new titles as part of the subscription service's monthly update. This time around, Meet Your Maker is the headline act, which launches straight onto PS Plus. It's an online game where you're either trying to build an impenetrable base or...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for April and May 2023
Star Wars! Lord of the Rings! Hogwarts Legacy (again)!
Spring is (just about) in the air and lots of games are about to launch on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, giving us plenty to get our teeth stuck into over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights headed to both systems (a reminder that Hogwarts Legacy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 470
No April Fools here
Do you know what's a beautiful blessing? April Fool's Day on a Saturday! Usually, this is a time for trepidation among the Push Square Team, but we'll be kicking our feet up today, casually avoiding the usual pitfalls while we play some games. Aaron Bayne: With Burning Shores a few weeks away, I thought it was time I pushed on...
Soapbox PSVR2 Already Feels Like It's on Course for Failure
Liam's worried for the headset's future
No matter whether the reports of Sony shifting only 270,000 PSVR2 headsets since its February 2023 launch are true or not, it seems safe to say the future of the platform isn't exactly guaranteed. While current owners are enjoying a long list of launch titles and a handful of games released since 22nd February...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Permanent resident
Chances are, you've played Resident Evil 4 at some point. Capcom's classic action horror title has been ported to just about every platform under the sun, but we want to hear what you think about one very specific version. We are, of course, referring to the recently released Resident Evil 4 remake on PS5 and PS4. The Japanese...
PS Vita's best games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Vita games? First released on 15th February, 2012 in the United States, with a European launch following on 22nd February, 2012, the PS Vita represented Sony's second attempt at a portable PlayStation platform, following the success of the PSP, which sold over 80 million units worldwide...
Soapbox I Can't Stop Thinking About Kung Fu Rider on PS3
Bums on seats
While casually browsing the Nintendo Switch’s painfully slow digital storefront this week, one game in particular caught my eye: it’s called, amusingly, Gekisou! Benza Race -Toilet Shooting Star- and the typo-laden description explains that you’ll be riding a bog in various racing scenarios. The provided screenshots look scrappy,...
All the best PS3 games ranked and rated
What are the best PS3 games? The PS3 proved to be Sony's awkward middle child, but when all is said and done, its tremendous recovery landed it in the hearts of PlayStation fans as much as its siblings. Launching on 17th November, 2006 in North America and on 23rd March, 2007 in Europe, it was an enormously...
Preview Diablo 4's PS5 Beta Was Impressive, But It's Raised Some Concerns
Heaven and hell
The Diablo 4 closed and open betas have run their course, and we must admit, we're fairly impressed. Boasting a sizable amount of content alongside a level cap of 25, the beta provided the perfect opportunity to see how Blizzard's upcoming action RPG is coming together. For the sake of clarity, we had already played much of what was...
Poll Did You Enjoy the Diablo 4 Beta?
Heaven in hell
The open beta period for Diablo 4 has come to a close. This past weekend, all players on PS5 and PS4 were able to download the beta and get stuck in (queue times permitting), taking all five playable classes for a test drive. With the full game set to launch on the 6th June, this was a great opportunity to see how the loot-driven...
Poll Are You Playing Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Pure evil
We're a little bit late with this poll, but we still want to know: are you playing Resident Evil 4? The newly released remake, that is, just to avoid any confusion! Resident Evil 4 is one of the most re-released games of all time, but this may well be the definitive experience — especially if you're a newcomer. The title was hit with a...
Poll What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil or something else?
Capcom's latest remake, Resident Evil 4, has finally released on PS5, PS4. Perhaps the biggest one to date, it's the firm's third remake in four years. It clearly has a knack for doing them successfully at this point, but the quality of the Resident Evil series dropping somewhat after this fourth instalment, where do...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 469
What're yer playin'?
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion a number of you will be descending on a certain Spanish village this weekend, but heck, no worries if you’re not! There’s obviously plenty to play at the moment, so be sure to let us know what’s on your agenda. Aaron Bayne: I've got a sky high list of DIY tasks to be done this weekend,...
All the best PSVR2 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PSVR2 games? Sony’s newest virtual reality headset first launched on 22nd February, 2023 alongside a veritable avalanche of games. The device, which builds on the success of its PS4 predecessor, includes a suite of innovations – including built-in haptic feedback, a 4K HDR OLED screen,...
Poll We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PSVR2 Games
Help us build a definitive list
PSVR2 has been out a little while now, and while it’s admittedly still early days, it’s time for us to start thinking about what games we’d recommend for prospective new players. As we’ve done with our Best PS5 Games and Best PS4 Games list, we want to put the power in your hands, encouraging you to rate your...
Guide Best Action Games on PS5
PS5's best action titles, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS5? The best part about playing video games is they allow us to perform feats we can’t in real life, whether it’s working undercover in Hitman 3 or swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Whether it’s performing death-defying stunts or...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Japan: Here are...
Interview Octopath Traveler 2 Devs on Series Goals, the First Game Skipping PlayStation, and More
Join us, traveler
We think Octopath Traveler II is a fantastic RPG, and so we were delighted to be given the opportunity to interview two of the game's key developers. Director Keisuke Miyauchi and producer Masashi Takahashi were kind enough to answer our questions about the sequel's improvements, its development, and why the first game isn't...
Feature ICO At 21 - Remembering Fumito Ueda's Seminal PS2 Classic
ICOnic
ICO is a video game that makes me feel things. Things that I can’t quite describe. Ever since I first stepped foot in the castle’s plundered hallways, heard Ico’s footsteps echo through the abandoned corridors, and practically felt the gentle breeze roll through its silent, long-forgotten courtyards, it’s a feeling I just haven’t...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2023?
Plus or minus?
We're not going to beat around the bush: PS Plus Extra is pretty good, isn't it? The middle tier of Sony's subscription service has quickly established a large catalogue of great PS5 and PS4 games, and it feels like it's being meaningfully expanded every single month. March 2023's additions bring some real value as well. Delightful...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 468
Hella good
Will the weather improve? As much as we like to shut out the world and embed ourselves in our favourite virtual worlds, it would be nice to see a bit of sunshine, wouldn't it? Hurry up, Spring! Aaron Bayne: I’ve been patiently waiting for this one, but it’s time to delve into the Diablo IV early access beta. I’m a newbie to the...
Poll Are You Playing Trails to Azure?
Feeling blue
The second game in Falcom's 'Crossbell' duology has finally been officially released in the West, and existing fans will know how much of a big deal that is. Trails to Azure is the explosive sequel to Trails from Zero, and these two titles feed directly into the Trails of Cold Steel series. What a time to be alive! If you're a fan of...
All Grand Theft Auto games ranked and rated
What are the best GTA games? Grand Theft Auto is one of the most commercially successful series in the industry, shipping over 350 million copies over numerous instalments since its humble inception in 1997. Originally released as an isometric adventure from DMA Design, the first GTA introduced the...
The best PS5 indies, ranked and rated
What are the best indie games on PS5? In this evolving list, it's up to the Push Square community to define the very best indie titles the platform has to offer. The term "indie" has a nebulous, ever-shifting meaning, but generally speaking, we're talking about smaller scale games from smaller scale studios...
