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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...
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...
