Tag: Talking Point
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
Who's killing the Justice League?
We're quite literally drowning in games. There are several huge releases available on PS5 now, with more to come throughout February. Here's everything keeping us busy this weekend. Aaron Bayne: After ringing out the campaign, I'm digging into some more endgame content in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League...
Talking Point What Can We Expect in the Next State of Play Show?
Setting some PS5, PSVR2 expectations
Sony has confirmed it's starting 2024 with a bang, as a new State of Play show will see us into the start of February, just as many of the PS5 titles it's struck marketing deals with are set to release. The firm has confirmed over 15 PS5, PSVR2 games will appear within a 45-minute timespan, opening the floodgates...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 513
Finite wealth
The floodgates have opened, and some of 2024's major games have begun spilling out. We imagine a lot of people will be taking on Tekken 8 or sunning themselves in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Honolulu. Whether you're jumping into a brand new release or delving deep into the backlog, there's no shortage of games. Here's what the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 512
The onslaught begins next week
This is the last weekend before the 2024 release schedule really kicks into gear, so we hope you've cleared your gaming backlog in preparation. Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth await next week, so these are all the games we are playing to pass the time until they release. Aaron Bayne: The new season of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 511
Type 4
While 2024 has only just got started, we’re very much in the calm before the storm right now. There’s an avalanche of PS5 and PS4 software on the way, starting with Prince of Persia: Lost Crown next week, and followed by heavy hitters Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This is your last chance to clear your backlog, then. Aaron...
Talking Point What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
A pivotal year for PS5
2024 could and probably should be a big year for Sony and PlayStation. This is the PS5's fourth year on the market, and although it's widely accepted that the current console generation was forced into a slow start by the pandemic, this sort of midpoint is typically where Sony's systems begin to flourish. So, with all of this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 510
Dry January
It's the bleak first week of a New Year. We suppose there's renewed optimism with it being 2024, but the weather sucks and the frivolity of Christmas is in the rear-view mirror. At least there's video games, eh? Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After wrapping up God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla during the week, I'm moving on to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 509
Ending 2023 strong
Christmas is over, but the New Year awaits. First of all, we sincerely hope you had a happy holiday with your friends and family. And even if you didn't, we at least wish you found a little extra time to play some games. Now with the New Year upon us, there's an opportunity to conclude your festive gaming. Here's what we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 508
Dark days before Christmas
It's the last weekend before Christmas, so we hope your work is done until the big day. Whatever your personal situation, there's never been a better time to unwind with some games, and we've got a bumper holiday WAYP to prepare you for the holidays. Aaron Bayne: Since I'm hosting Christmas for the first time this year,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
Christmas is coming
This week’s WAYP is coming in hot, so forgive us the brief pre-amble. We’ve got a lot of responses from the team this time, though, so let’s get straight into it. Aaron Bayne: I'm having a hard time pulling myself away from The Finals, but I'm keen to check out the God of War Ragnarok DLC, Valhalla this weekend, too...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 506
Frontiers of Pandora
With The Game Awards now in the rearview mirror, the penultimate event in the gaming calendar has concluded, leaving us with just one final noteworthy milestone to clear: Push Square's definitive Game of the Year countdown, of course. Work is underway behind-the-scenes on that, and all will be revealed towards the latter half of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 505
The WAYP that erased its name
We're now mere weeks away from Christmas, which means a hectic WAYP awaits. We've got a bunch of itineraries from the team below, and we're hoping for a similarly active comments section. Let's get to it! Aaron Bayne: I'm off on a trip this weekend so nothing particular on the docket, but I may use this as an...
Talking Point Is Bungie Really the Right Developer to Aid Sony's Live-Service Push?
A live-service centre of excellence, apparently
When was the last time you read a news story about Bungie and Destiny 2 that was genuinely positive about the game? If you only get your gaming news here at Push Square, it would be last week: the new armour set themed around The Witcher 3 looked pretty cool. It was then pointed out you could actually...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 504
Give thanks for some good gaming this weekend
Well, we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a not-too painful Black Friday. Most of the major blockbusters are out now in what has been a particularly packed holiday release schedule, so we suspect many of you will be falling back into your bulging backlogs this weekend. Jaimie Ditchfield: I...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 503
Backlog attack
It finally feels like we're clear of the recent release schedule, and now we're all looking towards end-of-year celebrations — and big old backlog battles! Still, we need to appreciate the relative calm before early 2024 and its ridiculous games lineup destroys us all. Aaron Bayne: Now that Control is out of the way, it’s onto...
Talking Point As PS5 Turns 3, How Are You Feeling About It?
Toddler years
Believe it or not, we're now three years into the PS5 generation — about a third of the way (probably more) through its lifespan before the inevitable PS6. Sony's system has come a long way in that time, and the platform holder is determined to see it a success, aggressively pushing hardware and crafting top tier games to justify a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 502
Once more with feeling
The big new release this weekend is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but it feels like interest in the franchise is at an all-time low, doesn’t it? That doesn’t exactly mean the title will be flop – far from it – but we’re not exactly expecting to see it pop up too frequently in this week’s WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I'll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 501
Back to normal
Last week’s issue of WAYP was pretty fun, eh? We still can’t believe this feature has been running for over ten years and 500 editions overall! Normal service resumes this week, but we’ve no plans to pump the brakes on the feature, and let’s see if we can get to 1,000 issues! Aaron Bayne: With Marvel's Spider-Man 2 done,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
An epic celebration special
We’ve got an extra-special edition of WAYP lined up this week, as we’re celebrating our 500th issue anniversary. This regularly recurring feature was first published on 2nd March, 2013 – although initially we had the bizarre idea of running it bi-weekly. It wasn’t until an entire year later – with Issue 33, on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 499
Web heads
Wow, we've reached the penultimate issue of WAYP ahead of our 500th instalment! Next week, we're plotting an extra special edition of the weekly feature, and we sincerely hope you'll all get involved. For now, the show goes on as usual. Aaron Bayne: There could only be one: it’s Marvel's Spider-Man 2 time! Graham Banas: I'm...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 498
Infinite wealth
We're just days away from the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which means our WAYP is likely to take a very consistent shape for the first time in eons. We should make the most of the variety this time, then, eh? Aaron Bayne: I'm off to Alton Towers this weekend, so no gaming for me! Although I'm tempted to bust out the Nintendo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 497
What's Neu?
How is it October already? A month of trick or treating and enormous game releases awaits, so you better be on top of that backlog or else! Here’s what we’re playing! Khayl Adam: I’m going to check out The Lamplighters League on PC at a readers recommendation. It's meant to be an XCOM-style turn-based narrative tactics game set...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
Foam-o
The sun is setting on another blissful week of gaming, but the release calendar is so utterly stacked there's still tons of titles to look forward to. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Khayl Adam: I’m still on the review train, but I’ve been noodling around with Disco Elysium again, with the hope of checking out some of The Final...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 495
Chippin' in
We're nearly into The Spooky Month, otherwise known as October, otherwise known as the month with all the games. There's a lot of stuff on the horizon to be excited about, but what are we playing in the meantime? Time to find out. Khayl Adam: I'm still on a review, but I found a bit of time to boot up the revamped Cyberpunk 2077 2.0,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 494
Finish them
Mortal Kombat 1 is available in early access this weekend, so we daresay a fair few of you will be digging into the gory brawler over the coming days. The release calendar is absolutely stacked with must-plays these next two months, though, so we're expecting WAYP to be vibrant and varied through to Christmas. Aaron Bayne: Lies of P...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 493
It ain't 'alf hot
The weather is allegedly scorching in the UK, but there's no time for sunbathing: this is release season! Games are dropping left, right, and centre — and if you're anything like us, you're probably struggling to keep up. This is what our team are playing. Sammy Barker: It's sports game season for me, so having just wrapped up...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
Just driftin'
It's a slow WAYP this week as we move into the height of the summer and the busy release season. There are so many games to play right now, though, we're expecting another active comments section. Sammy Barker: It may be the boring answer, but while I wait for my impending review assignments, I'll be wasting away my time with the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 491
Short but sweet
The school summer holidays are drawing to a slow conclusion, but there are still a mountain of video games to get through. In fact, the schedule gets so hectic from here on out, you may need more than the weekends to get through it all. Aaron Bayne: I'm on reviewing duties for Firewall Ultra, so I'll be donning Sony's headset for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
About to go big
Gamescom begins next week, and you better believe the release schedule is about to absolutely explode as well. The summer months may have been slow and dreary, but things are about to get busy, folks. Aaron Bayne: I'm away on a trip with the lads this weekend, but you better believe that if I get a moment, it'll be spent on Elden...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 489
The beautiful gaming
A partial heatwave and the return of Premier League football should make for a big weekend here in the UK — but that certainly won't stop us from squeezing in some quality gaming sessions. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I’m heading to the Lands Between for a solid session on Elden Ring with some friends. Editing through our...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 488
Let's go
Another week in the can means we can all look forward to another weekend of gaming, eh? This weekend sees the return of the football league, but there should be plenty of time for PlayStation between matches. Aaron Bayne: After recording some footage for a video, I’ve caught the Returnal bug once more. I’m praying to the RNG gods in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 487
Summer holidays
Another week comes to its conclusion, and while it wasn't a vintage one for new PlayStation releases, no one could pretend there's nothing to play, could they? Aaron Bayne: I'll be dipping in and out of Remnant II across the weekend, since I now have a full squad to play with it. I'm having a lot of fun with the game, but it and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 486
Beta blockers
It's an uneventful weekend really, with the school holidays underway here in the UK, and no notable sporting or cultural events to mention [Whoops, completely forgot about the Women's World Cup - Ed]. We hope you have a chill one! Aaron Bayne: I didn't even know it existed a few weeks ago, but now I'm going gaga for Remnant 2 which...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 485
Lost signals
Wimbledon 2023 comes to a conclusion this weekend, which is a sure sign we've reached the peak of the British summer. Naturally the forecast is rain. Jamie O'Neill: I've not booted up my PS3 in a while now, so presuming that everything is hunky-dory with my collection of games on its hard drive, I plan to return to Double Dragon:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 484
Sun's out, fun's out
The sun is out, strawberries and cream are in season, and Wimbledon is on the television. This is peak summer now, and as anticipated, there's no video game news. Go outside and recharge your batteries, the holiday months are looking jam packed. Jamie O'Neill: I've been enjoying going back to the roots of the Double Dragon...
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Games of 2023 So Far?
Six months of quality gaming
We don't know about you, but we think 2023 has been an amazing year for PlayStation gaming thus far. We've had highly rated blockbusters, we've had smaller hits, and perhaps most importantly, we had a lot of variety. Of course, the year is far from over — and the second half of 2023 has serious potential as well —...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 483
Game over, man
Another slightly more sedate week in the gaming calendar concludes, but Final Fantasy 16 still looms large and the release schedule is showing no signs of slowing as we lurch towards July. Aaron Bayne: I'm actually off holidaying this weekend so I'm mixing things up by taking out my Steam Deck and trying out a bit of Aliens: Dark...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
A fantasy, perhaps?
With the not-E3 season now officially behind us, it's time to settle into a steady summer of gaming. Square Enix is getting things underway this week with the release of Final Fantasy 16, a game we suspect many of you will be enjoying this weekend. Aaron Bayne: There’s only one answer to this in my mind: it’s Final Fantasy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 481
Fashionably late
It's a belated WAYP this week, but we've made it before the weekend's really started, so there's no need to panic. Here's everything that's keeping us busy right now. Aaron Bayne: After finally catching up on some not-E3 E3 reveals, I'm fully hyped up for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which had me thinking it might finally be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 480
Don't lie to us
Historically, this would be E3 weekend, but things are a lot different these days. Publishers are, generally, spreading out their announcements, and from a PlayStation persuasion we've already had our big showcase. The good news is that the release calendar is outrageously stacked, and even with less gaming news to keep up with,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
A big week
A huge June is underway, with Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 now available. While we suspect many of you will be playing one of the two, there are so many other games out right now that we're expecting a spectrum of selections in this week's WAYP. Aaron Bayne: Another weekend without Internet for me and while the sun is currently...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 478
We're pop stars
And just like that, the PS Showcase has come and gone, and the mood is sour. But have no fear for the release schedule is absolutely stacked with quality #Content, and there's really never been a better time to own a PS5. Khayl Adam: Planning a quiet, indoor weekend, and if all goes to plan to dive into Crusader Kings 3: Console...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 477
The calm before the storm
Wow, we're days away from the PS Showcase, so there's extra excitement this weekend. Sony may frustrate us with its cloak and daggers approach to the industry these days, but the upshot is that when it finally steps out of its shell, the bombshells are never far away. Aaron Bayne: Me and my mate will be trying to keep...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 476
Dry your eyes
Yes, we're a PlayStation website, but we don't live under a rock: it's safe to assume many of you will be playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's particularly interesting how the industry seems to have grinded to a halt this week to allow the game to do its thing. From our perspective, let's hope things pick up next...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 475
Bad comedy
This weekend sees the new King coronated here in the UK, a historic event that'll no doubt give the globe a weird and wonderful impression of what British life isn't like. We're not ones for pomp and ceremony, so we'll be shielding ourselves from the silliness with our PlayStations. Aaron Bayne: I’ll be digging into some more Star...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 474
Who's a Survivor?
The release calendar has really gone hard this year, and while May is looking a little quieter, it shows no signs of slowing in June. If you're not picking up Star Wars this week, then it may be a good opportunity to work on your backlog. Jamie O'Neill: Time Extension recently published a What's the Best Wonder Boy Game? readers'...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 473
Rumble
As we near Issue 500 of WAYP, a recurring feature that's now been running over ten years, it's probably worth noting how grateful we are for your comments every week. Want to know what this author was playing in Issue 1? Lumines on PS Vita! Apparently, I wasn't as fond of it in 2013! Aaron Bayne: After FINALLY completing the Horizon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 472
Cannon dancers
Well, here in the UK, Easter may have come and gone, but there's absolutely no sign of Spring. All the more reason to cosy up in doors with some video games, eh? As if you needed an excuse! Jamie O'Neill: I've been a fan of anything relating to Strider since the 1989 original — from the Mega Drive port, through to the PS1...
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...
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...
