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News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Stars in New State of Play This Week
More than 15 minutes of gameplay plus two indie titles
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the star of a new State of Play, which will stream live on Thursday at 2PM PT / 10PM BST. Sony has announced that the livestream will feature more than 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive platformer, in addition to “updates on a...
Soapbox The Real Problem with Sony's State of Play Livestreams
Sammy feels like the series lacks Sony's full weight
It was a coincidence that my colleague Liam Croft published an article about the state of, er, Sony’s State of Play livestreams on a week where th
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (25th February, 2021)
Updates on ten PS5, PS4 titles
It's the first State of Play livestream of 2021, and Sony's promising a 30-minute broadcast dedicated to ten upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. With the expectations appropriately calibrated, we're looking forward to updates on titles like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Returnal, with hopefully a...
Talking Point What Do You Expect from This Week's State of Play?
Prediction party
Go on, admit it: which one of you poked Sony with a big, pointy stick? The platform holder has been snoozing since the turn of the year, and we were beginning to believe that coronavirus was to blame. Sure, we got release dates for MLB The Show 21 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, but like Icelandic warbler Björk once wailed:...
News State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Focuses on 10 PS5, PS4 Games
Updates and deep dives for all
Boy has today been jam-packed with PlayStation news! Sony has now confirmed it will host a State of Play livestream this coming Thursday, containing "new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5, including new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in...
Soapbox The State of Play Branding Seems Confused
Should we be excited for the next one?
I don't know if I should be looking forward to the next hypothetical State of Play livestream, and that's a problem. What was originally designed as an online platform for Sony to showcase upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles (in a very similar vein to a Nintendo Direct) has now morphed into...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Gets Surprise State of Play, Shows 12 Minutes of New Gameplay
Character creator in action and more
Sony's always keeping us on our toes these days. A surprise State of Play on a Saturday afternoon? Why not? Of course, we're very pleased to see this — a proper look at Demon's Souls, one of PlayStation 5's flagship launch titles. Bluepoint Games' Gavin Moore talks us through a 12-minute gameplay video, which...
Reaction State of Play Continues to Find Its Way
Another solid showing
It’s been well over a year since Sony introduced State of Play, and after a shaky start, we reckon the format is finally beginning to find its way. Yesterday’s show was not the barnstormer that PlayStation 5’s reveal event earlier in the year turned out to be, but it was a worthwhile stream with a solid selection of...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4, PSVR reveals
Despite not playing host to the sort of reveals we were originally expecting, Sony still put on its longest and most action-packed State of Play livestream yet on Thursday. Featuring lots of different PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and a couple of PlayStation 5 games, it was hit after hit when it came to gameplay...
Talking Point What Did You Think of the Latest State of Play Livestream?
Subverted expectations
Sony surprised us all earlier this week by confirming that it would indeed be hosting a State of Play livestream, but instead of being all about the upcoming PlayStation 5, it would mainly focus on the current-gen PlayStation 4. The Japanese giant certainly lived up to that commitment, but it did spare some time for...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Focus on PS4 and PSVR
Sony’s appropriately calibrated expectations, and that means we shouldn’t expect any megatons from today’s State of Play. It also means that the show comes without any real pressure to deliver, and as such could quietly surprise. The focus will be on PlayStation 4 games, PlayStation VR, and indie releases. Join us from...
News PS5 Game Kena: Bridge of Spirits Rules Out State of Play Appearance
Scratch it off the list
We're at a bit of a loss when it comes to predicting what games will be a part of today's State of Play livestream now. Sony has more than 40 minutes of airtime to fill and PlayStation 5 title Kena: Bridge of Spirits just confirmed it won’t be part of the show. As for what will be outside of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About...
Feature What Will Be Announced During the Latest State of Play?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Oh no! Oh no, oh no! We love penning predictions articles prior to press conferences or livestreams, but we’re going to need a stronger crystal ball for this week’s State of Play. The showcase – scheduled to take place on 6th August – has been billed as a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation
Okay then
And just like that, Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play broadcast will take place later this week, from 1PM PT / 9PM BST on 6th August. Bafflingly, though, this show won't be focused on the PlayStation 5. Instead, it'll highlight upcoming third party PS4 and PSVR titles, including Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Yeah, we...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
Reaction State of Play's Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive Feels Like the Future of the Format
An entertaining and informative broadcast
Sony’s State of Play livestreams have largely divided opinion over the past year – well, up until yesterday. Whatever your thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima – and, according to our poll, the vast majority of you plan to buy it – last night’s 18-minute broadcast was excellently executed, with a deep...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying Ghost of Tsushima?
Did State of Play convince you?
Sony has just wrapped up its deep dive into PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in the latest State of Play livestream. The near 20-minute showcase focused on combat, exploration, and how we'll be getting about the open world. This was our first proper look at gameplay outside of a few glimpses during cinematic...
Guide When Is the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play?
Dates and times for next State of Play
Get ready: we're on the brink of a full blowout on Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's upcoming samurai actioner has been pretty elusive so far, with Sony only showing a couple of trailers. Now, though, we're being treated to a State of Play broadcast dedicated to the game. But when is it, exactly? What should we...
News State of Play Livestream Announced for This Thursday, Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive
Extended gameplay look
Sony loves to surprise its fanbase, and it has just gone and done it again. The Japanese giant has just announced a new State of Play livestream focused entirely on upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima. It takes place this Thursday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sid Shuman describes...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
Building the list
What was announced during Sony PlayStation's latest State of Play livestream? If you happened to miss the 20 minute broadcast, you'll be able to find every headline that has formed Push Square's coverage in the list below. That includes the reveal of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis for PlayStation 4, the return of Ghost of Tsushima, and...
Talking Point Did Sony's Last State of Play of 2019 Live Up to Expectations?
Going out on a high
Sony sprung a very pleasant surprise on us all when it confirmed that one more State of Play livestream was planned to take place before 2020 rolls around, bringing with it a lot of rumours and excitement. Various games were speculated to put in an appearance, so it was a delight to receive official confirmation of the Resident...
News PlayStation Granddaddy Ken Kutaragi Delivers a Heartfelt Thanks in 25th Anniversary Message
Cheers, Ken
Sony closed out its latest State of Play broadcast with a hype-inducing Ghost of Tsushima teaser, but before that, things got serious with a message from the father of PlayStation. Yes, Ken Kutaragi himself appeared on the stream with a pre-recorded statement in celebration of the platform's 25th anniversary. You can watch it back in the...
News Babylon's Fall Looks Like Another Amazing Platinum Action Game in First Gameplay Trailer
Unsheathed
Babylon's Fall, an action title from the specialists at Platinum Games, was first announced back at E3 2018, and we've heard very little about the project since -- until now, that is. The title received a gameplay trailer during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and it looks pretty darn promising. It clearly boasts the developer's...
News Superliminal Is a Perspective-Bending Puzzler Coming to PS4 in 2020
Size matters
Superliminal has been around on PC for a little while, and we've looked at it from afar with admiration. Think of it like a Portal-esque puzzle game, only instead of flinging interdimensional doors at the walls, you're using forced perspective to grow and shrink objects in your view. It's hard to explain, so just watch the new trailer...
News PSVR Stunner Paper Beast Details Sandbox Mode in Latest Trailer
Coming Q1 2020
Paper Beast is one of the few announced major PlayStation VR games still coming to the platform, and it looks like it'll be a pretty little experience in this latest trailer. Debuted during Sony's State of Play livestream, it reveals the game's sandbox mode. The PSVR title will arrive in Q1 2020, so we've only got a few more months...
News Spellbreak Brings Cel-Shaded Battle Royale to PS4 Next Spring
A kind of magic
What if Fortnite looked a bit more like, say, Jet Set Radio or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? That’s basically the elevator pitch for Spellbreak, a brand new Battle Royale set to enter closed beta in Spring 2020. This is a fantasy-inspired game, so expect more Realm Royale than
News Untitled Goose Game Waddles Onto PS4 Next Week
Have a gander at this
The secret best game of 2019 has just been officially confirmed for PlayStation 4. Untitled Goose Game is finally making its way to Sony's console following its release on PC and Nintendo Switch. Check out the above trailer if you've somehow never seen this game before. Playing as a nasty goose, your job is simply to terrorise...
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Is Not a PS4 Exclusive
Out in April
Update: Predator: Hunting Grounds will also release on PC, meaning that it's actually a PlayStation 4 console exclusive. The game is still published by Sony, however. Original Article: Today's State of Play livestream highlighted one of the PlayStation 4's less known exclusives as it nears release -- Predator: Hunting Grounds...
News Resident Evil 3 Returns to Raccoon City This 3rd April on PS4
Seeing STARS
Yes, it’s real – and it’s coming quicker than you think. Resident Evil 3, the subject of much speculation for months now, will release on the PlayStation 4 from 3rd April, 2020. As with the PSone original, it will once again see you assume the role of Jill Valentine, as you attempt to make a desperate escape from Raccoon City. Of...
News Dreams PS4 Release Date Finally Confirmed for February 2020
The leak was right
And there we have it. Following a long stint in early access and a potential leak, we now have the final release date for Media Molecule's Dreams at last. The impossibly huge creation engine received a wonderful new trailer during the latest State of Play broadcast, and right at the end, we got that elusive date we've all been...
News Ghost of Tsushima Returns with Teaser, Full Trailer at The Game Awards 2019
Patience, samurai
Ghost of Tsushima has returned. The feudal Japan-based PlayStation 4 exclusive from Sucker Punch got a very brief but tantalising teaser during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. It continues to look very visually impressive, but that's about all we can say. Fortunately, the game's getting a full trailer at The Game Awards...
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Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
It’s the last State of Play of 2019, and Sony’s going to need to put in a big performance if it hopes to satiate, well, insatiable fans. We know that Resident Evil 3’s almost guaranteed to put in appearance, but what of first-party titles like Ghost of Tsushima? Join us live from 6AM PT...
Feature 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
Sony’s set to close out 2019 with one last State of Play broadcast, and clocking in at over 20 minutes, we’re hoping for a humdinger ahead of the holidays. While the manufacturer is remaining tight-lipped regarding the nature of the pre-recorded stream, there are a few rumours flying...
Promises over 20 minutes of updates
Well well well, there it is. Sony has announced that a new State of Play will be airing next week, on Tuesday 10th December. The PlayStation Blog reads: "Tune in to 2019's final episode at 6am Pacific for new announcements and updates." A new State of Play episode was looking increasingly likely as things seemed...
News Sony Is Updating Playlists for Ghost of Tsushima, State of Play
Start speculating
There’s been speculation regarding State of Play for some days now, especially as PlayStation celebrates its 25th anniversary milestone. Fans think they may have uncovered proof of an impending episode, however: the series’ playlist was updated on YouTube recently. Alright, it’s about the most inconclusive evidence ever, but...
Reaction Unrealistic Expectations Mar Sony's Best State of Play So Far
It was good
We all liked it. There’s a temptation to for us to drop a big fat shrugging emoji at the end of that opening sentence, but a far cry from the frustrated murmurs you’ll find on popular forums, we thought the latest State of Play was solid. It wasn’t mind-blowing; it didn’t leave us gasping for air like E3 2015. But as a 20 minute...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
All the news
What was announced during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast? If you missed the 20 minute stream, don't worry -- we've got your back. Below, you'll find all of our State of Play coverage, including game announcements, a bundle reveal, confirmation of October's PlayStation Plus lineup, and, of course, a release date for The Last of...
News Join the Afterparty In This Brand New PS4 Launch Trailer
Don't deal with the devil
Following the recent announcement of the release date, Night School Studio has released a brand new trailer for Afterparty. This follow-up to Oxenfree is looking great, and the trailer introduces us to the Devil and the situation the protagonists find themselves in upon arrival in Hell. You'll be trying to drink the big...
News PSVR Montage Introduces Upcoming Games
Ooh lala
Sony definitely got the memo: you vocal lot don’t like a lot of time being “wasted” on PlayStation VR. For the virtual reality fans watching State of Play today, though, there was a brief glimpse at a handful of upcoming titles – including Space Channel 5 VR. Here’s a breakdown of everything you’ve got to look forward to:...
News Wattam Finally Tips Its Hat on PS4 This December
Wattam time to be alive
It feels like an eternity since we first saw Wattam, but it's finally coming to PlayStation 4. A colourful, whimsical new trailer for the Annapurna Interactive title reveals a December release date for the cutesy adventure. Turns out that teaser wasn't for nothing after all. In an illuminating new interview on the...
News Humanity Is a Bizarre New PS4 Title from Tetris Effect Dev Enhance Games
Oh the humanity
Sony kicked off today's State of Play with a fresh game announcement. Humanity is the latest project from developers THA and Enhance Games, the studio that brought us the exquisite Tetris Effect. The above trailer doesn't give us an awful lot to go on, and to make matters worse, the press release is arguably less informative...
News L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Is Out for PSVR Right Now
Truth, doubt, lie
After an unexpected age rating sort of gave the project away, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files has been confirmed for a PlayStation VR release. Better yet, it's actually out right now on the PlayStati
News Civilization VI Builds Up a PS4 Release This November
Age of empires
How has it taken this long for the PlayStation 4 to get a Civilization game? Announced during State of Play and due out on 22nd November, the critically acclaimed Civilization VI will be available as a standalone game, while a $50 expansion bundle will include a bunch of add-on packs, including the Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Multiple Special Editions Featuring Statues, Backpacks, and More
It'll mostly be for nothing
As expected, we got a cracking new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II in today's State of Play, as well as a release date. However, over on the PlayStation Blog, we were also treated to some information about retail editions for the upcoming sequel. In typical fashion, there are several ways to buy this highly...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Ship on Two PS4 Discs
It's going to be big
The Last of Us: Part II is shaping up to be a system defining game, and it’ll also be one of the PlayStation 4’s biggest. Much like Red Dead Redemption 2 before it, the title will ship on two Blu-ray discs. This means that if you’re going physical, there’ll likely be a bit of install time required before you play. If it...
News Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Bundle Revealed, Comes With a See-Through Yellow Controller
Dead good?
What do we think of this one then? Sony has revealed a limited edition PlayStation 4 console bundle for Death Stranding that comes with the game, a uniquely designed PS4 Pro, and a see-through, yellow tinted controller. We think it looks pretty darn stylish, but these things always seem to be divisive. The bundle launches on the same day...
News The Last of Us 2 Release Date Confirmed for 21st February
The rumours were right
The Last of Us: Part II finally has an official PlayStation 4 release date: it's hitting the Sony system on 21st February. That's only a handful of months away, but to tide you over, check out the game's latest trailer as debuted in the State of Play live stream above. While the reveal of a release date is the biggest talking...
News Catch Feels with Arise: A Simple Story on PS4
In limbo
State of Play will always be defined by its biggest reveals, but sometimes it’s the smaller titles that share the spotlight which stand out. Arise: A Simple Story – that’s really the name – is one such release: it promises an emotional rollercoaster through limbo. Effectively the plot begins with you burned on a funeral pyre, and...
News MediEvil PS4 Demo Confirmed, Available Right Now on PS Store
Back from the dead
As discovered earlier today, a playable demo for MediEvil really is coming to PlayStation Store for all to download. Revealed in the just finished State of Play, the demo is available right now. It's called the Short-Lived Demo, and for good reason -- you can only play it between now and 7th October. There's also a special item...
