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Live Watch Sony's State of Play Livestream Right Here (14th September, 2023)
Third-parties! Indies! Previously announced!
Looking to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? Well, we’ve got you covered! Expectations may be quite low for this latest indie and third-party focused broadcast, but no matter how small the scale, it’s always exciting to learn a little more about what’s around the corner for...
News Helldivers 2 Confirmed for State of Play Livestream
New gameplay incoming
Sony has now confirmed upcoming PS5 console exclusive Helldivers 2 will be part of today's State of Play livestream. A new tweet from the platform holder says we'll see "a new slice of Helldivers 2 gameplay" alongside indie titles, third-party experiences, and PSVR2 games. The PS5, PC game has been rumoured for an October 2023...
News State of Play Livestream Revealed for Thursday, a Focus on Indie and Third-Party Games
Don't expect PlayStation Studios content
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2...
News Sony Has a State of Play Livestream for September, Rumours Suggest
Jeff Grubb has heard about one
Sony is primed and ready to deliver a new State of Play livestream in September, if new rumours are to be believed. Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb took to Twitter overnight to share he's heard "a State of Play is coming", and given Sony's recent track record of hosting events like the PlayStation Showcase in September, it...
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...
News State of Play Showcase Set for Thursday, Final Fantasy 16 the Focus
No other games included
Sony has announced it'll be hosting a State of Play livestream this coming Thursday, 13th April 2023. Starting at 10pm BST / 2pm PT / 5pm ET, the show will be all about Final Fantasy XVI. No other PS5 games will feature during the event. The big show will provide a deep dive into the RPG's setting, battle system, and Eikons...
News Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6 the Big Winners from State of Play
Capgod
Capcom were the biggest winners once again from the latest State of Play, with its new Resident Evil 4 and Street Fighter 6 trailers attracting almost 1.5 million views combined on PlayStation’s official channel. Despite being the headline attraction, Suicide Squad: The Justice Leag
Reaction Sony Continues to Fumble the State of Play Format
We've been here before
The curtain has closed on another State of Play, and this wasn’t a vintage one, to put it politely. In fact, at the time of writing, just 21 per cent of you said it was better than okay in our Push Square poll – a statistic we can’t imagine the bigwigs at PlayStation will be particularly impressed with
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's first State of Play livestream for 2023 delivered 45 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals, so in case you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is designed as a catch-all for every bit of information shared. 16 titles were promised, and that figure included an extended look at Suicide Squad: Kill the...
Poll Did You Love Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
2023 starts with a bang?
The first State of Play showcase of 2023 has been and gone, with Sony taking the digital stage to reveal a lengthy look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League alongside new PSVR2 titles and more games from its partners. Clocking in at an impressive 45 minutes, the platform holder had a lot to show. New game announcements...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (23rd February, 2023)
Suicide Squad! PSVR2! Surprises?
Eager to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? You’ve come to the right place! We’re knee deep into a New Year, and it’s time for a State of Play livestream. This one will focus on Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad, but will also spare time for third-party, indie, and PSVR2 trailers and...
Talking Point State of Play Predictions February 2023 - What Do You Expect?
A strong start to Sony's 2023?
Sony's next State of Play airs tonight, and we're sat here trying to predict what might be shown. In truth, it's a hard one to nail down. While the Japanese giant has provided an outline of its plans (which we'll examine shortly), there's been no clear indication as to what games will actually be featured — barring...
News State of Play Confirmed for Thursday with PSVR2, Indies, Third-Party Games, and Suicide Squad
Come out to Play
PlayStation has confirmed that a new State of Play broadcast will take place this Thursday — that's the 23rd February — at 9PM UK time / 10PM Central Europe / 4PM Eastern US / 1PM Pacific US. Setting expectations as always, official channels say that the stream will comprise of: Five new PSVR2 games "from partners" Indie and...
Rumour Sony Set for Two PS5 Showcases Soon, as State of Play Rumours Return
SOON!
So, when's the next State of Play broadcast? The short answer: only Sony really knows. The slightly longer answer: later today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, maybe next month, maybe April, perhaps May, possibly some time in the summer. That's right folks, the State of Play rumours are back in business (do they ever really go away?) but...
News Sony Handed State of Play Branding to Resident Evil Showcase
Also replaces trailer with PSVR2 spotlight
Sony directly hosted last night's Resident Evil Showcase on its YouTube channel, and it actually affected the livestream in more ways than one. Firstly, the show's 15-minute countdown timer was branded as if it were a State of Play event from the hardw
News PS5, PS4 Blockbuster God of War Ragnarok the Big Winner from State of Play
There was only ever going to be one winner
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the epic new trailer for God of War Ragnarok was the most viewed video coming out of this week’s State of Play. The three-minute taster of Santa Monica Studio’s latest and greatest has attracted 3.6 million views to date, putting it above Tekken 8 and
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game Shown at Sony's Latest State of Play?
A strong list to choose from
Another quality State of Play, another poll to find out what featured games tickled your fancy. Before we even begin, we think we know which title will monopolise the votes (it begins with God of War and ends with Ragnarok), but hey, there was still so much to like about Sony's latest showcase. Rise of the Ronin was one...
Reaction Sony's Struck State of Play Gold Not Once, But Twice in a Row
Two for two
So much for lowering our expectations, eh? Sony's latest State of Play — broadcast on the 13th September, just to be clear — was another near perfectly paced and packed showcase. Sony itself had framed the event as a kind of lead-up to Tokyo Game Show 2022, which kicks off this week. We were promised updates on ten PS5, PS4, and...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2022?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony left just 24 hours between the announcement of its latest State of Play livestream and actually hitting play on the pre-recorded show, leaving little time for much speculation to build up. We were promised news from 10 PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 games across roughly 20 minutes, and that's exactly what happened. Here...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play a Show to Remember?
Have your say
Sony's marketing team has proven time and time again it doesn't play by the rules anymore, so it should not really come as a surprise it left exactly 24 hours for PlayStation fans to get excited for a new State of Play showcase. PS5 and PS4 were the focus along with a few PSVR2 reveals, but what did you make of the show? Brand new...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (13th September, 2022)
Journey to Japan
24 hours after its announcement, Sony's latest State of Play livestream has arrived. Lasting roughly 20 minutes, we will hear from 10 different games with a focus on Japanese developers. It's not a PlayStation Showcase, though, so maybe don't expect too much from the platform holder. Still, maybe there'll be a surprise or two. The...
Rumour Lower Your Expectations for Tonight's State of Play
"Lots of minor games", apparently
We're just hours away from Sony's next State of Play broadcast at the time of writing this article and we don't necessarily want to rain on the parade, but there are rumours doing the rounds that this showing might not be the blockbuster event that many have been pining for. Sony itself has perhaps hinted that this...
News PS5, PSVR2 to Feature in Sony State of Play Livestream Today
Updates and gameplay from 10 titles
Nintendo’s not getting all the fun! Sony has announced a surprise State of Play livestream for today, 13th September. The broadcast will begin at 3PM PT / 11PM BST, and promises approximately 20 minutes of reveals, including “fresh gameplay footage from 10 games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2”. A
News Sony's Latest State of Play Has Been Watched More Times Than Any of Its E3 Conferences
It's the state of play these days
Sony’s latest State of Play broadcast – which included trailers for Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and Final Fantasy 16 – has been watched more times than any of the company’s E3 press conferences. With 2.52 million views, it’s officially surpassed
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game Shown at State of Play?
Sony brings the big guns
Wow, it's been quite a while since we've seen a State of Play elicit such a positive response. Sony's latest show — which aired just last night at the time of writing — was expertly paced and packed with big games. It started with Resident Evil 4 and finished with Final Fantasy XVI, for god's sake! As explained in our...
News PS5, PS4 Stalwarts Resident Evil, Final Fantasy Lead State of Play Trailer Views
Broadcast on track to be biggest yet
Since the beginning of PlayStation, franchises like Resident Evil and Final Fantasy have been key to the success of Sony’s consoles. It’s testament to their longevity that four hardware generations later – and nearing 30 years – those very same series remain crowd pleasers for PS5 and PS4 owners. Our...
Reaction Sony Kickstarts the Summer with Sizzling State of Play
All killer, no filler
Pound for pound, this was comfortably the best multi-game State of Play to date. No doubt. The content does the heavy lifting, of course – there won’t always be multiple titles with mass appeal to reveal – but this broadcast, modestly anticipated after past disappointments, was a handful of PS Studios additions away
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2022?
All the PS5, PS4, PSVR2 reveals
Another State of Play livestream has come and gone, sharing with the world nearly 30 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals. Alongside games for Sony's next VR headset, titles from third-party partners were also promised. This round up is designed to give you a quick list of every single announcement from the show...
Poll Did Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Live Up to the Hype?
The best one yet or the best one yet?
It's been a while since Sony's last general State of Play livestream, but the company returned with nearly 30 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 announcements for its fanbase this week. Since we've already gotten a good look at the headset itself along with its next-gen controllers, Sony lifted the lid on some new...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (2nd June, 2022)
PSVR2! Third-Parties! Hype?
Where can you watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? You'll find it on this very page. Sony is back with a slightly later than usual 3PM PT / 11PM BST State of Play broadcast, focusing purely on third-parties and a PSVR2 sneak peek. It must be reiterated that, while this is part of Summer Game Fest, it's not...
News Final Fantasy 16's PS Store Page Gets Updated Ahead of State of Play Show
Here we go again
Here's the biggest story being shared around the web ahead of Sony's State of Play tonight: the PlayStation Store page for Final Fantasy XVI has just been updated. Gasp! The suggestion, of course, being that we're getting a much needed update on the RPG during the broadcast. It's already got some people convinced that it's...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Will Be Part of State of Play
Get a "new look" at PSVR2 game
Sony has confirmed Horizon Call of the Mountain will be part of tomorrow's State of Play presentation. A tweet reveals we'll get a "new look" at the PSVR2 title, which to date is the only game shown officially for the next-gen headset. That very short list of All PSVR2 Co
News This Week's State of Play Is Part of Summer Game Fest, Apparently
Expectations raised?
Sony's dropped a new teaser for this week's State of Play, which is set to air on Thursday — but don't get too excited. Said teaser doesn't hint at specific games or anything — it's purely a social media reminder. It does feature a potentially interesting detail, however. A logo in the top left of the video confirms that...
Talking Point State of Play Predictions - What Do You Expect?
Place your bets
Sony will host an anticipated State of Play livestream this week, but it’s important to stress upfront what it’s not. This is not a summer showcase to be compared with an E3 press conference or even a major Nintendo Direct. Despite the similarities in format, we’ve seen enough State of Play presentations now to know that...
News It Must Be Summer, Because Clearly Fake State of Play Leaks are Spreading on Social Media
What year is it?!
Oh no, we've somehow travelled back in time to an era when wonky off-screen photos of leaked press conferences were all the rage! Actually, hold on...these tweets are dated 2022, and they're talking about Sony's upcoming State of Play. Are we really still doing this?! As it turns out, yes, yes we are. Unbelievably, several images,...
News State of Play Showcase for Thursday Confirmed, PSVR2 Games Included
Almost 30 minutes in length
Sony has confirmed its next State of Play livestream will take place next week on Thursday 2nd June 2022, containing a "sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2" as well as "some exciting reveals from our third-party partners". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the showcase will begin at 11pm BST / 3pm PT...
Poll Will You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Did State of Play convince you?
Roughly 18 months after its first reveal back at Sony's second PlayStation 5 presentation, Avalance Software has finally lifted the lid on Hogwarts Legacy with a State of Play showcase. We now know so much more about the magical game set before the Harry Potter era, including that it'll launch at the end of this year...
News State of Play Showcase for Hogwarts Legacy Coming This Thursday
Over 14 minutes of gameplay
It's been less than one week since Sony's last State of Play presentation, and now the company has already announced a new showcase for this Thursday. Once again lasting roughly 20 minutes, the livestream will focus on upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy. You really shouldn't expect any other games to show up as "over 14...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play?
The state of State of Play
That's another State of Play done and dusted, and boy are people unhappy. Going by our current poll (click through here to cast your own vote!), most Push Square readers thought it was pretty damn weak — although the 20-minute show did have quite a lot to it, with plenty of announcements and updates. And so, with that...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's Latest State of Play?
Big in Japan
Another State of Play has come and gone, but what did you think of Sony's latest attempt? This broadcast was primarily focused on Japanese-published titles, and there was quite a lot to see — even if most of it boiled down to updates for games that have already been announced, like Ghostwire Tokyo and the recently delayed Forspoken...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (9th March, 2022)
Final Fantasy 16? Resident Evil 4? More?
Where can you watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? Right on this very page, of course. Sony is back from 2PM PT / 10PM GMT with an all-new State of Play broadcast focused on third-party games, with a particular emphasis on Japanese partners. We’ll have the full broadcast on this page, along...
News State of Play Confirmed, Showcasing Third Party PS5, PS4 Games
Here we go
Sony has officially confirmed a brand new State of Play broadcast following heavy rumours earlier in the week. The show will go out live tomorrow, 9th March, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT, covering "new reveals and eye-catching updates for PS5 and PS4 titles". According to the platform holder, there will be a focus on "highlighting...
News State of Play Announced, Featuring 30 Minutes of Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Gameplay
Rev your engines
Sony has just announced the first State of Play broadcast for 2022. This time, it's another one-game event, featuring none other than Gran Turismo 7. As it says on the PlayStation Blog, this State of Play is all about Polyphony Digital's latest sim racer, and we can look forward to "just over 30 minutes of new PS5 footage and...
Rumour PS5, PS4 Livestream with Horizon Forbidden West Pegged for Early February
Another to potentially follow in March
Update: As previously promised, in-the-know industry observer Tom Henderson has published a YouTube video on PlayStation's next presentation. Drawing on a mixture of inside sources and educated guesses, he hypothesises that the next Sony livestream will take place in early February, potentially as soon as 3rd...
News Five Nights at Freddy's the Most Viewed Trailer from State of Play
But weak metrics overall
The reaction to this week’s State of Play has been, well, muted to put it kindly. And, to be honest, the metrics on YouTube have reflected that: most of the games shown have failed to crack even 100k views at the time of writing. But there was one major winner on the night: the ever-present Five Nights at Freddy’s:...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Sony returned to the digital stage with a surprise State of Play livestream focusing on third-party developers earlier this week, promising new game reveals and important updates. But it was on the unorthodox day of Wednesday, starting at a late time across Europe so you'd be forgiven for missing the show. To help get those...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Share your verdict
To the pleasant surprise of many, Sony announced it would be hosting another State of Play presentation just a month after its big PlayStation Showcase blowout. While the show was confirmed to be focusing on third-party developers, we were still promised new game reveals and updates for ones we already know about. In terms of new...
News Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Dated for December
Spooking PS5 and PS4
Wait, this thing still hasn't come out? We've been doing our duty and covering every Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach trailer featured during Sony events, and we thought we'd been let off the hook at the start of this year. Apparently not for one more visual advertisement dates the game for 16th December 2021 on...
News Bugsnax Get Bigger in Free Isle of Bigsnax Update Next Year
Put a hat on a Bugsnax
Bugsnax, the unique and comedic PlayStation 5 launch game, is being treated to a free expansion next year titled The Isle of Bigsnax. Announced during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, it adds huge Bugsnax, ones with hats, and home customisation. Check out the announcement trailer above for more context. "In the Isle of...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (27th October, 2021)
Little Devil Inside! PS Plus! Other third-parties!
There's no question that the anticipation for this latest State of Play is muted, with Sony confirming the show will run for just 20 minutes, and some of that time seemingly dedicated to Little Devil Inside and PS Plus. This is going to be short, and hopefully sweet, but at least expectations have...
