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Talking Point Is PSVR2 Worth Buying In 2025?
New price, same old headset
Sony is permanently reducing the price of the PSVR2 this March, so it begs the question: is the PSVR2 worth buying in 2025? Dropping the price of admission to £399.99 / £399.99 / €449.99 is one of the least surprising things to happen in a fairly surprising couple of years for the PSVR2. With very little of the...
Guide 43 PS5, PS4 Games You Should Buy in PS Store's Dealmania Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
The PS Store has a new sale on, and this time it's called Dealmania. This implies that there's a maniacal level of potential savings, and to be fair, there are literally thousands of PS5 and PS4 games on offer, so that's fairly accurate. That's a lot of games to browse through, so in order to whittle things...
Guide 18 PS5, PS4 Games You Should Buy in PS Store's Extended Play Sale (North America/Europe)
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
The PS Store's latest sale is Extended Play, which is predominantly focused on add-on packs and other DLC. However, despite this theme, there are plenty of great full PS5 and PS4 games included, with the offer lasting from now until 6th March, 2025. If you're after some recommendations, you've come to the...
Hands On Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Certainly Isn't Perfect on PS5, PS5 Pro
Monster mashed
How well does Monster Hunter Wilds run on PS5 and PS5 Pro? Having now played Capcom's action RPG for close to 100 hours, we wanted to give you an overview of how the game performs on Sony's system — especially since last year's poorly optimised beta sparked a lot of scepticism with regards to frame rates and resolutions. The good...
Guide Last Chance to Grab These 35 PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Planet of the Discounts Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
Planet of the Discounts is the PS Store's current major sale, slashing the prices of thousands of digital PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. The offer runs from now through to 27th February, 2025. There's a lot of potential rubbish to sift through, so to give you a helping hand, we've highlighted a healthy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 569
Mascot madness
Another week has come to a conclusion, and so it's once again time for us to bring together our team and take stock of all the titles we're planning to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I was on the verge of starting a new Elden Ring profile when I decided to give Dark Souls 3 a go instead. After that incredible reveal of Irithyll of...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
A pirate's life
Believe it or not, it's already time for a brand new Like a Dragon adventure — although this one's not your typical Yakuza title. In fact, it's probably the most out-there take on the franchise yet (PS3's Yakuza: Dead Souls aside). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is another 'shorter' game — just like last 2023's Gaiden...
Guide 5 New PS Plus Games You Must Play on PS5, PS4 This Month
Recommendations for February 2025
All of the new PS Plus games for February 2025 can be downloaded and played now, but you may be wondering which ones deserve your attention? While there were only 12 new titles added across all tiers this month, we’ve picked out a handful we strongly recommend. All of these games earned at least a 7/10 on the...
Talking Point Has the Market for AA Games on PS5 Really Disappeared?
Small brawl
Shuhei Yoshida noted in an interview this week that the reason for Tokyo-based developer Japan Studio’s closure was because the market for AA games has disappeared. Sony’s much-loved internal studio produced a variety of smaller-scale PlayStation exclusives over the years, including Patapon and Gravity Rush. It also played an...
Guide Best Trails Games Ranked: Which Trails Games to Play and Where to Start
A guide to Falcom's huge RPG series
Over the last few years, the Trails series has started to find some footing in the West, largely thanks to the localisation of the Trails of Cold Steel saga on PS4. And now that publisher NIS America is committed to bringing the franchise overseas, we finally have enough Trails games to warrant a guide like this...
Reaction Xbox Publishing More Games on PS5 Than Sony Is Not a Gotcha, It's Just a Sign of the Times
The new status quo
In the tedious and predictable aftermath to last week’s State of Play, a lot of column inches have been written about Xbox potentially
Poll What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play?
Share your personal PS5 picks
Now the dust has settled and everyone has had their say on the overall show, it's time to share what your favourite PS5 game was from this week's State of Play livestream. Opinion on the digital event was generally quite mixed, with some liking a handful of announcements while others struggling to find much to love. If...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2025?
Plus or minus?
This month's PS Plus Extra and Premium games were announced a little later than usual. Confirmed during PlayStation's latest State of Play, there are nine titles up for grabs across the two tiers, starting from the 18th February. Star Wars: Jedi Survivor is the obvious Extra headliner here; the big budget action adventure released on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
Night reigns
Another hectic week in the PlayStation sphere has come to a conclusion, and now we're eager to decompress with some good old fashioned gaming. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After getting some hands on time at a recent preview event, I'm dying to try out Elden Ring Nightreign again, which has it's CNT this weekend! Echo...
Reaction The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
The state of play
We’re all for fair criticism, but the discourse around Sony’s State of Play livestreams is slowly beginning to grate. Before we get accused of being hypocrites, we’ll readily accept we’ve fed the narrative at times. We’ve opined the manufacturer’s overall lack of fan engagement, and the inconsistency between shows...
Game of the Month Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (January 2025)
As voted by you
It's been a long time coming, but our official Game of the Month series is back! As the name suggests, these articles allow us to peer into the past, celebrating the month that was by recalling its best PS5 games. But of course, we need your help to determine our Game of the Month winner. January 2025 wasn't a particularly busy...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2025?
All the PS5 reveals
Five months after its last outing, Sony has returned to the digital stage with a bumper State of Play show housing over 40 minutes of PS5 news, reveals, and game announcements. To have your say on the showcase, click on through to our latest Push Square Poll. Below you'll find a complete list of all the announcements from Sony's...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Have your say on the latest PS5 show
The first State of Play livestream of the year from Sony is now over, having provided us with a fairly decent glimpse at what 2025 has in store for PS5 owners. In the leadup to these showcases, it's always difficult to properly align your expectations as the State of Play branding can be so unpredictable. As...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (12th February, 2025)
Death Stranding 2! Metal Gear Delta! Bloodborne?
Are you planning to watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream? As the first in a very busy year, the Japanese giant has the opportunity to set out its stall for 2025. While it's been coy about what it has planned for the broadcast, it's said we can expect a "creative and unique selection of...
Preview Elden Ring Nightreign Is the Most Interesting PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game of 2025
Rise together, Tarnished
Elden Ring Nightreign is not your typical FromSoftware experience. It’s a multiplayer game and draws inspiration from battle royales and looter shooters. It’s certainly not what you expect from the team behind some of the best RPGs of the last two decades. Yet after spending more than six hours with the game on PS5,...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Another PlayStation State of Play is upon us, promising "news and updates on great games coming to the PS5". That all sounds great, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related ids="178012"> When Is PlayStation's State of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Be praised
It's been one whole week since the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The historical adventure was met with rave reviews — it's one of the highest-rated RPGs of the last few years — and it seems to have gone down exceptionally well with most players. From our perspective, it's one of those situations where a somewhat niche, but...
Poll Did the PSN Outage Ruin Your Gaming Plans Over the Weekend?
Is the PS Plus compensation enough?
Just in case you somehow missed it, the PlayStation Network — commonly known as the PSN — went down over the past weekend. The network was down and out for around 20 hours, beginning on Friday the 7th February at 11:00pm GMT, and finally ending on the 8th January at 8:30pm GMT. Yes, the outage lasted less...
Guide Best Sci-Fi Games on PS5
Best PS5 sci-fi games ranked and rated
What are the best sci-fi games on PS5? If science fiction is your cup of tea, the good news is that PS5 has lots to offer players in that theme. Sci-fi has been at the beating heart of video games since the start, and it continues to be a popular theme today. There's lots of variation within, too; there's the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 567
A wild one
Can you believe the first week of February is already over? Time moves too fast, folks. This is a wild month for new PS5 releases, too. Here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to start DOOM 2 after finishing the original last weekend! However, on the side, I've also picked up The Division 2 again with some...
Poll Would You Buy a PS5 Mouse Accessory?
Point and click
With the Switch 2's recent reveal, we've seen a serious uptick in conversations surrounding mouse support on consoles. In case you haven't seen the reveal yourself, Nintendo's trailer strongly suggests that the system's upgraded JoyCon controllers will be able to function as PC-like pointers. The question we'd like to pose, then,...
Guide Best Sci-Fi Games on PS4
Best PS4 sci-fi games ranked and rated
What are the best sci-fi games on PS4? If you're in the mood to explore some otherworldly science fiction, PS4 has plenty to offer across a wide spectrum of genres. Sci-fi has been prevalent in video games since the very beginning, and it's as intriguing a setting as ever. Whether it's the far-flung future of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Sniper Elite: Resistance?
Aim and fire
The eternally solid Sniper Elite series returned just last week with Sniper Elite: Resistance. Far from a revolutionary instalment, critics and players seem to agree that it's mostly more of the same — but it can still be a damn good time. "Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as more of a stopgap than a full-blown sequel to Sniper Elite...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Ratchet & Clank?
Lombax yourself
How well do you know the Ratchet & Clank games? One of the most storied franchises in modern gaming, the action-shooter-platforming series has been around for decades, to the point where it's become an integral part of PlayStation history. As such, we simply had to put this Ratchet & Clank quiz together, made up of 15...
Poll How Long Does It Take You to Beat a Big RPG?
Days? Weeks? Months?
With the very recent release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, we've seen a lot of people commenting on the sheer scope and subsequent length of this robust RPG. Simply put, it's a big game — the kind of game that you can get completely lost in for hours at a time, and the kind of game that demands significant investment if...
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. Note: We've focused...
Live Watch the Capcom Spotlight Showcase Right Here
Onimusha! Monster Hunter! Street Fighter!
Capcom is combining its Spotlight livestream and Monster Hunter Wilds showcase into one bumper digital event today, with news expected for the latter title as well as other games the publisher has in the works. Lasting 35 minutes, you'll get to see the newly announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom...
Poll Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Return of the Kingdom
It's a glorious day for fans of fractured European history, as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is finally here. The hardcore RPG sequel always promised to build upon what its 2018 predecessor got right, and going by the rave review scores, it seems to have succeeded. Henry's sophomore adventure is all but guaranteed to be a hit...
Round Up Civilization 7 Reviews Are Glowing Ahead of PS5 Launch
PC verdicts record 82 rating on Metacritic
Set to launch next week (11th February 2025) on PS5 and PS4, the first wave of reviews for Civilization 7 are starting to appear online. The game is also releasing for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and given the series' ties to the latter, all the verdicts so far are based on PC review code. Here at...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025?
Plus or minus?
After what has felt like the longest January of all time, February has finally arrived, and it brings with it a new selection of PS Plus Essential monthly games. The question is, how are you feeling about this new trio of titles? Let's go over what subscribers are being treated to this month. First up, there's PAYDAY 3. This co-op...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
You're DOOMed
February has crept up on us, huh? This is looking like an unusually stacked month in the video game industry, with several high profile releases plotted. Better clear those backlogs quick, then, eh? Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to wrap up the original DOOM, in my journey to complete every one of the games on the run up to...
Poll Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
Racing great arrives on PlayStation at last
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to the PS5. The open world arcade racer is among the highest rated Xbox console exclusives and is one of Microsoft’s “big three” franchises, alongside Halo and Gears of War. (Both of which are
Feature What We Saw and Played at Taipei Game Show 2025
Taiwan to go
Even if they’re not anywhere near as important as they used to be, you can’t beat a good gaming convention. Playing games in a giant hall populated by likeminded people is fun, and we were lucky enough to attend the Taipei Game Show for the second successive year. <related ids="161954"> Attended by over 370,000 people over...
Mailbox The Joy of Astro Bot, Ciri in The Witcher 4, and Terrible Trophy Lists
Issue #1 - January 2025
Well, here it is: Push Square's first ever Mailbox feature, where we publish (and reply to!) letters from our readers. This new, monthly feature gives the Push Square community a chance to have their thoughts curated right here on the site, complete with insight from the editorial team. If you want to send us a letter,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 565
That is the question
Another week has come to a conclusion, and we're already fast approaching February now. What's been keeping you busy in 2025 so far? Aaron Bayne: It's another week of The Witcher 3 for me. I've combed my way through White Orchard, so now I'm moving into Velen. In light of the DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay from the Xbox...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
Three Kingdoms/10
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been out for a full week now, giving us all plenty of time to rack up tens of thousands of kills — er, we mean KOs. Yep, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's hack and slash action series has returned with a bit of a bang. Origins received very positive reviews ahead of release — it's the highest rated...
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Our four hours spent in Feudal Japan
Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like quite a bit more than just another video game release for Ubisoft. With speculation surrounding its future ownership, a sales disappointment in Star Wars Outlaws, and now two delays for its newest open worlder, the stakes are high for the French publisher. This doesn't just...
Poll How Would You Have Reacted to a Live Service God of War Announcement?
God of more, more, more
Just in case you somehow haven't heard, Sony confirmed the cancellation of two projects last week — one of them reportedly being a live service God of War game, which was in development at Bluepoint Games. A crazy turn of events, to be sure. Our immediate reaction was one of bemusement. Sony had Bluepoint — a studio...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2025?
Plus or minus?
The first batch of PS Plus Extra and Premium games for 2025 have been revealed, and as always, we want to know your thoughts. Extra, Sony's middle subscription tier, had some great months in 2024, dishing out loads of highly rated releases across the year. Some would argue that it's been the most consistent of the three PS Plus...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 564
And chill
With the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the 2025 release schedule has finally begun. There's lots to look forward to over the next 12 months, so get a move on with those backlogs and catch up to the present so that we can enjoy all of the promising titles ahead. This is what we're playing this weekend, either old or new. Aaron...
Poll Are You Playing Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
Return of the King(doms)
It's been close to seven years since Dynasty Warriors 9 came along and soured Koei Tecmo's cult hack and slash series. But with Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the Japanese publisher has breathed new life into the franchise — a fresh start that was so desperately needed. "In many ways, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the series...
Reaction Sony's Live Service Push Has Been a Disaster of Utterly Insane Proportions
A new low
Live service. The two words that every PlayStation fan seems to pop a blood vessel over. And you know what? That kind of visceral reaction now seems justified. Under former CEO Jim Ryan's leadership, PlayStation had announced its intent to blitz the live service market — to create PS5 mega hits that would rake in unprecedented dough. To...
Preview Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Is an Absurd, Great Twist on Like a Dragon
Hands on impressions after two hours of play
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the sort of video game name where the subtitle warrants a sentence all to itself. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. RGG Studio has always embraced the series' comical facets, but not until now has it ever been so blatant and — quite frankly — proud of them. After more...
Poll Will the Switch 2 Compete with PS5?
The Switch up
Yes, it finally happened: the Switch 2 has been officially revealed. After months of frankly obnoxious rumours and leaks, Nintendo's next console has been confirmed for a 2025 release. We'll hear more about it on the 2nd April, which gives us three months of additional speculation to endure. Yay! Snark aside, we're obviously looking...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 563
It's not for nothing
We're deep into January now, which means we can finally stop saying those three little words: Happy New Year. There. That's the last time you'll read it. Thank goodness! Aaron Bayne: After blitzing the first season of the show in a day, I'm now buckling down for my tenth playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1. That's right,...
