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Name: PlayStation - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf - Thedas Calls: Dragon Age Day | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/06/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Dragon Age: Dreadwolf - Thedas Calls: Dragon Age Day | PS5 Games PlayStation - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf - Thedas Calls: Dragon Age Day | PS5 Games
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Name: PlayStation - Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - Yuki & Zagan DLC Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/06/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - Yuki & Zagan DLC Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - Yuki & Zagan DLC Trailer | PS5 Games
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Hi PlayStation Blog readers! Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be out tomorrow on PS5, letting you to play as a Na’vi and explore a brand-new continent of Pandora: the Western Frontier. The team at Massive Entertainment – an Ubisoft Studio, in collaboration with James Cameron’s production company Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney expanded the world of Avatar, offering players the opportunity to discover new regions, clans, fauna and more. True to the Avatar ethos The goal for the teams at Massive and Ubisoft has always been to build upon the existing Avatar lore, allowing players to experience never-before-seen parts of Pandora firsthand. In order to do that the dev team worked closely with Lightstorm to comply to the logic of the Avatar universe. There were cultural Na’vi guidelines to abide by such as no written language nor monetary system. In addition to this, Na’vi follow Eywa’s three laws: You shall not set stone upon stone, neither use the turning wheel, nor use the metals from the ground. There were also broader guidelines for world building: Pandora being a metaphor for Earth must feel alien, yet familiar. Everything should be grounded in science, that is why the team refers to “science-fact” rather than ” science-fiction”. Finally, the world must feel epic in scale, and always combine elements of wonder and danger. The Aranahe Hometree is found in the Kinglor Forest. New regions with new biomes With these guidelines in mind, as well as a close collaboration with the Avatar filmmakers, the dev team was able to create never-before-seen regions of Pandora. The Kinglor Forest is a lush rainforest brimming with life and dense vegetation, the closer in looks to the environments seen in the first Avatar film. The Kinglor Forest, a lush rainforest full of wonders and dangers. Other regions were designed to contrast this familiar landscape, such as the vast and windswept Upper Plains and the foggy and mysterious Clouded Forest. The Upper Plains, open grasslands swept by the winds. The Clouded Forest, cluster pines biome. New Na’vi Clans & cultures Within these regions dwell new Na’vi clans with their own unique cultures. The Aranahe clan of the Kinglor Forest is stylish, sophisticated, and intellectual. They have survived by valuing the needs of the community over the wants of the individual, and frown upon those who would question these ancient ways. The clan is led by Ka’nat and his daughter Etuwa, though the two do not always see eye-to-eye. The Aranahe Clan, the master weavers. The Zeswa of the Upper Plains are nomadic and travel with a group of giant, docile, and empathic creatures called the Zakru, whose lifecycle is intimately connected with the clan’s. The clan is led by Nesim, a forceful and instinctual warrior. Her sister Minang acts as a counterweight to her warrior instincts, but she too is shaken by the cruelty of the RDA. The Zeswa Clan, the nomadic fierce warriors. The Kame’tire of the Clouded Forest believe that all wounds eventually scab over and heal, so too all impurities of the spirit can be redeemed. They are taciturn and extremely reserved but extraordinary caretakers. While they may not go into battle for what they love, they will conceal, heal, and protect that which has value. The clan’s leader Anufi has slipped away from the clan, finding it easier to relate to the dead and the ancestors. In her absence, her advisor Mokasa is effectively in control, though his motives are suspect. The Kame’tire Clan, the secretive healers. New fauna The dev team of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora created 46 new creatures for the game, which range in size from tiny insects to huge, thunderous animals. Anatomy and function of animals rely heavily on real-life Earth references, while still being rooted into Pandora’s natural structure. As an example, the Echo Stalker lives in the Clouded Forest, a misty and mysterious region where creatures developed particular behaviors around hiding, as well as unique detection abilities. The Echo Stalker is a blind animal using echo-location to hunt. It’s the regional evolution of the Viperwolf, created by James Cameron’s teams for the rainforest of the first Avatar film. The bat was also an obvious terrestrial reference for this predator. Be mindful of the noise you make in the Clouded Forest or the blind Echo Stalker might well hear you. Another example is the Soundblast Colossus, a massive herbivore that lives in the Upper Plains. If attacked, it generates a powerful sound blast that can injure surrounding predators, knock out the player and serve as a warning for nearby preys. As its special attack shows, the Soundblast Colossus was specifically designed to take advantage of the strong winds sweeping the Upper Plains. The massive Upper Plains creature that is the Soundblast Colossus could surprise you with its Windblast defense. Only the strongest predators dare to hunt it. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is out tomorrow. PS5 players who purchase the game will receive the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free. You can purchase the game at PlayStation Store in multiple editions to start your own journey on Pandora: The Standard Edition with the base game The Gold Edition with the game and Season Pass, including two upcoming story packs ‘The Sky Breaker” and “Secrets of the Spires”, the “Familiar Echoes” bonus quest, a unique banshee, and more. The Ultimate Edition with the game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and digital art book. Sivako! View the full article
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Today is a special day as we celebrate the global launch of the Access controller for the PS5 console – a true passion project inspired by the accessibility community and fueled by our mission to break down gaming barriers and create a future of more accessible play. Five years ago, we started our journey by engaging experts and organizations like AbleGamers, Stack-Up and SpecialEffect, as well as PlayStation Studios, to help us craft a novel controller design that could deliver broad impact for the accessibility community. Thanks to their input, and drawing from 28 years of SIE’s design expertise and playtests with dozens of participants across three continents, we created a highly customizable accessibility controller kit that works “out of the box” to help gamers with disabilities play more comfortably and for longer periods. To celebrate today’s launch, we invited some friends from the community who consulted on this project to share their thoughts on how the Access controller will open up new ways to play: Play Video Highly customizable play experience Every facet of the Access controller was crafted in close consultation with accessibility experts, focusing on three common challenges players with disabilities face: difficulty holding a standard controller for long periods, accurately pressing small clusters of buttons or triggers, or positioning thumbs and fingers optimally. The Access controller is designed to address all three challenges through a highly customizable play experience, including a carefully curated kit of 19 swappable button caps and 3 stick caps in various shapes and designs. Players can freely tailor these to suit their individual strength, range of motion, and physical needs, and create personalized control configurations through an array of other hardware and software customization features: Play Video Every detail, down to the inclusively-designed packaging that’s openable with one hand, was inspired by our conversations with accessibility experts and playtesters. To everyone in the community who contributed to this project, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Access controller would not have been possible without your passion, feedback and invaluable insights. Getting started Here are some resources to help you discover all the configuration options the Access controller offers: Product features page Tutorial content Starter’s Guide If you’re curious how some of our accessibility consultants have been using Access controller in their gaming setups, check out the video below: Play Video The journey forward We’re deeply grateful for the enthusiasm you’ve shown for the Access controller and can’t wait to see how you’ll take its expansive customization options into your own hands. Early next year, Logitech G will start rolling out the complementary LogitechG Adaptive Gaming Kit for Access controller, providing even more customization options for players with specific accessibility needs. Our highest aspiration is that the Access controller encourages more people with disabilities to experience the joy of play and try games they never thought were possible to play. Drop us a comment if you already have some ideas for how you’ll customize yours! Thanks for being part of our journey to create a future where play has no limits. View the full article
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Name: XBox - Street Fighter 6 - SPY×FAMILY CODE: White Special Collaboration Anime Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/06/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Street Fighter 6 - SPY×FAMILY CODE: White Special Collaboration Anime XBox - Street Fighter 6 - SPY×FAMILY CODE: White Special Collaboration Anime
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Name: XBox - Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia | Console Release Trailer | Available Now Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/05/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia | Console Release Trailer | Available Now XBox - Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia | Console Release Trailer | Available Now
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Name: PlayStation - Cookie Cutter - Announcement + Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/05/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Cookie Cutter - Announcement + Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Cookie Cutter - Announcement + Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games
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Name: PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Season 1 BlackCell Battle Pass Upgrade | PS5 & PS4 Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 12/05/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Season 1 BlackCell Battle Pass Upgrade | PS5 & PS4 PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Season 1 BlackCell Battle Pass Upgrade | PS5 & PS4
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Out of the vents, into the shadows, and… surprise! We’re here. Just like a clever Impostor, we’ve been waiting for the right time to strike. That’s right — Schell Games, Innersloth, and Robot Teddy are excited to announce that Among Us VR is now available on PlayStation VR2. Play Video Among Us VR invites you to experience the social deduction shenanigans of Innersloth’s global phenomenon, Among Us, from a whole new perspective. In games of four to ten players taking place across two maps, The Skeld II and Polus Point, you’ll work to complete individual tasks alongside your fellow Crewmates. Or are they your fellow Crewmates? One or more random players are Impostors set on foiling your efforts and killing everyone. There’s always a chance you could be an Impostor yourself. Do you think you can sabotage everyone’s efforts without giving yourself away? Your secret is safe with us. No matter what side you find yourself on, all the core hallmarks of the original Among Us, including tasks, sabotage, venting, emergency meetings, are all here. No day of completing tasks (or killing Crewmates) is complete without looking your very best, of course, and Among Us VR features a variety of hats to help you showcase your inner Bean-sona. Cute, cool, classic, and eclectic, with dozens of options to choose from, there’s a perfect hat for you to rock in your wardrobe. And, just in case there isn’t? Additional Hat Pack DLC bundles are available so you can dress your Bean up with classic styles from the original game or brand-new VR-exclusive attire. While Among Us VR retains the core mechanics of the original game you know and love, you can also expect a bevy of features built for the VR experience, including proximity voice chat, accessibility, comfort settings, crossplay compatibility with other VR headsets, and more. So grab your crew, put on your favorite hat, and avoid electrical, and we’ll see you at the next emergency meeting. Among Us VR is available on PS VR2. View the full article