Tag: China Hero Project
News PS5 Action Adventure Loulan Did Appear at ChinaJoy, But We Only Saw Some Artwork
Nice artwork, mind
Loulan was announced by Chinese developer ChillyRoom last week, as part of Sony’s ongoing China Hero Project incubation programme. However, despite the reveal, we still haven’t seen a second of gameplay footage – and don’t really know much about the game at all. Presumably, for Mandarin speakers, this ChinaJoy 2024 panel...
News PS5's Project Jinyiwei Looks Very Scrappy in First Gameplay, But There's Something to Build On
We're all Soulslikes here
ChinaJoy 2024 was flooded with Soulslikes, but many are utilising dark fantasy settings. Project Jinyiwei’s historical backdrop looks a lot more grounded, but it will ultimately be compared to the likes of Rise of the Ronin. For as scrappy and as early as it seems, though, there’s clear promise here – and it’s easy...
News There's Potential in This Anime-Style PS5 Soulslike, But It Needs Work
Early days
Many forget that Code Vein was quietly a pretty massive seller for Bandai Namco, so it’s a surprise we haven’t seen more anime-style adaptations of the Souls genre. Unending Dawn – announced as part of Sony’s incubation programme China Hero Project earlier this week – fits the bill, with a m
News EXILEDGE Is a Larger Than Life PS5 Shooter with Some Impressive Production Values
Returnal vibes
EXILEDGE probably wasn’t on your PS5 wishlist, but this ChinaJoy 2024 demo looks decent. While a large chunk of the demo is dedicated to teaching attendees the gameplay mechanics, the latter half of the video focuses on a boss fight which has Returnal vibes. In addition to a two-pronged weapon loadout, the main character also has a...
News Project Jinyiwei Looks a Little Janky, But Sony's Signed It for PS5 Anyway
Add it to the list
Chinese developers love their action RPGs, and so we suppose it’s not real surprise to see ChinaJoy 2024 bring a flurry of them. The latest to be signed by Sony to its China Hero Project is Project: Jinyiwei, a title set during the Ming Dynasty which bears a passing resemblance to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice we suppose...
News Not Much Is Known About PS5's Loulan Yet, But We Bet It'll Be a Soulslike
Anyone want to bet against?
Sony has added PS5 action adventure Loulan to its China Hero Project lineup, and while not much is known about the title just yet, we’re going to assume it’ll closely resemble a Soulslike. According to Gematsu, the release will be featured on stage at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai this weekend, so we should know more by...
News Sony Signs Cel-Shaded PS5 Dark Fantasy RPG to China Hero Project
Anime Souls
Shanghai-based convention ChinaJoy 2024 will get underway this week, and Sony has a massive booth where it’s showing off a variety of local and international titles. As expected, the platform holder has also been expanding its slate of supported, China Hero Project titles – and dark fantasy open world RPG Unending Dawn looks like one...
News NieR, Dark Souls, and Anime Meet in New PS5 Game AI Limit
Out in 2024 from the China Hero Project
A brand new PS5 game from Sony's own China Hero Project has been revealed as AI Limit, a sort of mashup of NieR, Dark Souls, and anime-style visuals that launches later this year. You can catch the gameplay trailer above to see it in action, with developer SenseGames focusing on story and combat. "After the...
News F.I.S.T. Dev Confirms The Winds Rising for PS5
Part of China Hero Project's third phase
F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch studio TiGames has announced during Sony's latest ChinaHero Project showcase that its next title is a story-driven action RPG named The Winds Rising, releasing on PS5. The reveal trailer embedded above gives very little away, but it's said to sport a "grand adventure" all...
News Sony Will Announce New PS5, PS4 Games During Chinese Press Conference This Week
Here's when to watch live
Sony is plotting a press conference in China this week, which it promises will reveal the third phase of its ongoing China Hero Project. The Japanese giant has been nurturing developers all across the country, pledging funding, marketing, and publishing support for a variety of games, including FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch...
News PlayStation China to Host Press Conference Next Week
China Hero Project titles to feature
Sony will host a press conference in China next week, with China Hero Project titles likely to appear. The platform holder confirmed that the online showcase will debut on 29th April at 11AM CST, which is 8PM PT (28th April) and 4AM BST. You’ll be able to watch the broadcast live on various platforms, including...
News PlayStation China to Spotlight China Hero Project Updates This Week
New announcements, footage, and progress
PlayStation China will provide an update on its ongoing China Hero Project this week, meaning titles like Lost Soul Aside could get new trailers. Writing on its Twitter account, the Sony-funded initiative explained that it’ll host a domestic online event from 7PM Beijing time (12PM BST) on 30th September,...
News China Hero Project Announces Seven More Games for PS4
Something for everyone
PlayStation has been making waves in the Chinese market over the past few years, offering support and funds to budding developers in the region, and it looks like the fruits of their efforts are starting to ripen. At an event overnight, the China Hero Project announced a further seven games for PS4, joining the likes of Lost...
