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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...
News Little Devil Inside Confirmed for Tomorrow's State of Play Show
"First in-depth look"
It lives! A Twitter post from PlayStation has confirmed that PlayStation 5 console exclusive Little Devil Inside will be making an appearance during tomorrow's State of Play livestream. The digital showcase will provide our "first in-depth look" at the title from developer Neostream. First announced during the initial PS5...
Talking Point State of Play - What Do You Want to See?
Third-party showcase imminent
State of Play returns this week, on Wednesday, 27th October, with appropriately calibrated expectations. Sony has said that this latest livestream will run just 20 minutes and will focus exclusively on third-party products. “ will share new looks at previously announced games, plus a few reveals from our partners...
News State of Play Announced for 27th October Featuring Third-Party Games on PS5, PS4
It's that time again
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast, which will take place on Wednesday the 27th October, 2021 (that's next week!). It'll air at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM BST / 11PM CEST. The show will be around 20 minutes in length, so it's a reasonably short event. However, it won't be focused on just one game. Sony says that the...
News The Winners from Sony's Latest State of Play
Death Stranding! F.I.S.T.! Sifu!
It’s always interesting to observe which games attract the most attention in the aftermath of a State of Play or press conference. While the data certainly isn’t fool proof – different channels upload the same clips and engagement alters based on YouTube’s mysterious algorithm – we figured we’d compile...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Sony controlled the digital gaming waves this evening with a State of Play livestream that got the masses talking about a PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive, third-party titles, and indie games. Not what many were hoping from the company, but it's better than nothing. It's understandable if you weren't able to tune in to the...
Talking Point Was Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Any Good?
Sony lays it all out
It's not what many were expecting, but Sony did indeed host an announcement-focused livestream on 8th July 2021. A new State of Play showcase focusing on Deathloop as well as third-party titles and indies, of course! At least it keeps us ticking over until the platform holder's next big event, right? Anyway, the PS5...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (8th July, 2021)
Deathloop! Indies! Third-party titles!
It’s not the big E3 2021-esque event many fans have been itching for, but a new State of Play will air today with an emphasis on Bethesda first-person shooter Deathloop. The title will be flanked by updates on “exciting” indie and third-party projects, but there’ll be no God of War Ragnarok or Horizon...
Reminder State of Play Spotlights Deathloop, 'Exciting Indie and Third-Party Titles' Today
Any last-minute predictions?
Just a quick reminder: Sony will broadcast a new State of Play today (8th July, 2021) at 2PM PDT / 10PM BST. For more specific information on timing, refer to the following article: What Time Is Sony PlayStation’s State of Play Livestream? We know that this will be a 30 minute broadcast with approximately nine minutes...
News Sony Alludes to More PS5, PS4 Updates Throughout the Summer
Only Jim Ryan knows when
A new State of Play will air this week – find out when and where to watch the livestream through here – but it’s not the E3-esque blowout many had expected. Instead, this will primarily be dedicated to Deathloop, with a sprinkling of third-party and indie announcements on top. There will be no God of War: Ragnarok,
News State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Featuring Deathloop
Indie games, third-party titles too
Sony has confirmed the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will include a big focus on PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive Deathloop as well as "updates on some exciting indie and third-party titles". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the show will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST / 5pm EST...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
14 minutes of gameplay
Sony has announced the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will focus entirely on Horizon Forbidden West. During a 20 minute segment, roughly 14 minutes of the show will be dedicated to gameplay for Aloy's next adventure on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The event will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST...
Live Watch the Lost Judgment Official Reveal Stream Right Here
Yagami's back on the case
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment seems to be getting a sequel, and you can catch the full announcement and reveal via the SEGA livestream that we've embedded below. It all kicks off at 3PM UK time, or 7AM Pacific time. At this point it's worth mentioning that the supposed sequel has already been leaked via the
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (29th April, 2021)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart stars in gameplay blowout
The second State of Play of 2021 has a very specific focus: Insomniac Games’ upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. We’ll be treated to around 15 minutes of gameplay during the broadcast, but newcomer Rivet and crew will be bookmarked by updates on a couple of indie...
