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Name: PlayStation - Check out the concept art for Cammy’s Street Fighter 6 redesign 🥊🇬🇧 #streetfighter6 #streetfighter Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Check out the concept art for Cammy’s Street Fighter 6 redesign 🥊🇬🇧 #streetfighter6 #streetfighter PlayStation - Check out the concept art for Cammy’s Street Fighter 6 redesign 🥊🇬🇧 #streetfighter6 #streetfighter

Name: PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - Outfit 2 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Street Fighter 6 - Outfit 2 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - Outfit 2 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

One thing that has made Street Fighter such an enduring, legendary game series is its iconic characters. Players fondly remember their first time hitting an opponent with Ryu’s Shoryuken, sending out a Sonic Boom with Guile, or mashing out Chun-Li’s lightning kicks. Many of the series’ favorite characters return in Street Fighter 6, but with fresh designs that still convey the cast’s long-established personalities and skills. We sat down with Capcom to talk about giving old Street Fighters a new look. Takayuki Nakayama is the game director of Street Fighter 6. He’s been with Capcom since 2012, starting his Street Fighter journey with work on Ultra Street Fighter IV. “Since we’re working on a new numbered series title, this was the chance to redesign all the characters,” he said. “We wanted to give all the legacy characters striking new designs as something of a challenge and make them look significantly different from the past designs of the characters that we’ve seen before.” Some characters, like Chun Li, were especially challenging: “It took multiple years to land on her final design. Chun Li has been around for a long time as one of the key standout characters. And everyone’s ideal look for her is a little bit different. Because she is such a loved character, folks really have strong feelings about how Chun Li should look in a modern Street Fighter game.” The RE Engine makes every character model pop on screen. But study them closer and you’ll note each of the 18-strong starting roster have distinct muscle tones. This is the result of experimentation, including 3D photo scanning of people, by a small team at the studio dedicated to more accurately portray muscle definitions factoring in age, gender and fighting style. For example, a sumo wrestler like E. Honda will have a completely different muscle definition to a pro wrestler like Zangief. But the fighter from the Street Fighter II era whose redesign got a lot of buzz on social media was Cammy White, the blonde bombshell British brawler first introduced in Super Street Fighter II, and who has been a fan favorite for decades. When Cammy first hit the streets, she was clad in a bright red beret and matching gloves, accenting a distinctive green leotard that showcased her legs–fitting for a femme fighter who could crush opponents with her mighty thighs. This has become her classic look, known as Delta Red, named after the elite special forces unit Cammy was part of in Street Fighter lore. When X-Men vs. Street Fighter debuted in 1996, she sported a thicker, long-sleeved baby-blue onesie and cap but kept her big red gloves and, most strikingly, her thick pointed bangs, long blonde ponytails, and facial scar. This “Killer Bee” outfit represents the period when she was under the sway of supervillain M. Bison as one of his “dolls”–and, as was later revealed, a female clone bearing most of his DNA. A lot has changed in the world of Street Fighter 6. Shadaloo is no more, and Cammy’s quest for vengeance against Bison seems to have reached its conclusion–but she’s still out there fighting and doing it with a new outfit. Gone is the slinky leotard, replaced with a bright sky-blue jacket and midriff-baring crop top. Her legs are covered with stretch-fabric workout pants: a sensible choice for an athletically-minded woman. “Cammy feels that Shadaloo’s end is a new milestone that allows her to chart her own path and live a more normal life. This new look is her civilian outfit, while her old leotard is more of a battle-type outfit,” Nakayama-san explains. “When you first meet her in World Tour, she’s in London. We realized seeing her in her classic outfit might look weird in that context. So we tried to keep things like that in mind when designing the new costumes.” The most striking change is Cammy’s hairstyle. Gone are the long braids that came with her other standard outfits, replaced with a sprightly new short trim. She’s still got those big sharp bangs, though, and they look surprisingly menacing as accents to her short haircut. Nakayama-san described the thought process behind her drastic new ‘do. “We thought it would be an interesting challenge to give her a short hairstyle–she doesn’t have her classic braids, which seemed to be a defining point of her design. During the development of Street Fighter V, we had an opportunity to change it–we thought fans might react negatively, but the idea seemed to be positively received, so we decided to go for it in Street Fighter 6. Her hair may be short, but the straps from her jacket are intended to be reminiscent of her classic braids–that’s our creative callback touch.” So how do you change something so big as an iconic hairstyle and keep a character recognizable? “The silhouette of the character is very important,” says Nakayama-san. “As you may know, Cammy is rather petite compared to some of the other large-scale characters in the game. So we wanted to keep that essence of the character.” The design team also kept some recognizable traits, like her gloves and boots, to remain faithful to previous designs and aid in gameplay. “It needs to be obvious when certain attacks hit the opponent. That’s why we maintained her gloves. When an attack connects, it’s easy to tell what happens. The rings on her boots are like an indicator of hit detection points. So it makes it visually more easily discernible when playing the game.” But if you’re super-attached to the old look, don’t despair: many of the longtime legacy characters have classic costumes available in-game, Cammy included. Get a first look at the outfits below: Play Video The team also took the opportunity to add many clever little touches. “Whenever a character uses up all their Drive Gauge, they go into Burnout mode. And then, while in that mode, their stance slightly changes. For Cammy, her pose changes to one reminiscent of an in-development sketch of her neutral pose from Super Street Fighter II.” There’s a lot more deep-cut fanservice, too. “If you see her win pose after a match or in her Character Select Screen, you’ll notice a little cat that walks by her. That references the ending illustration from completing her arcade mode in Super Street Fighter II Turbo.” Since Cammy has a new look, it’s only logical that she’s changed up her gameplay a little. “Cammy is historically a hard character to develop. It’s hard to give her new moves because she lacks supernatural powers. Giving Cammy a projectile kind of kills the essence of her character. One idea we toyed around with was using the Street Fighter II anime movie as a reference.” While eagle-eyed players will notice one particular move that plays homage to her appearance in that movie, the studio did deliberate on giving her a projectile attack that fitted with her background. “We considered, ‘What if we gave her grenades she could throw?’ But that’s not really Cammy’s style, plus it would overlap with another SF series character, Rolento. Ultimately, we were able to make enhancements to her existing move set in Street Fighter V. We’ve continued that with Street Fighter 6, making it so that she “holds” her specials to apply different attributes to those moves.” The love that’s gone into the characters of Street Fighter 6 is evident, not only from Nakayama’s words but also from what you see onscreen. Look forward to seeing all of your old favorites–and making your own legendary Street Fighter–when Street Fighter 6 enters the ring on June 2, 2023. View the full article

Name: XBox - If it sits, I sits. Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury If it sits, I sits. XBox - If it sits, I sits.

Name: PlayStation - Amnesia: The Bunker - 3 Key Aspects | PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Amnesia: The Bunker - 3 Key Aspects | PS4 Games PlayStation - Amnesia: The Bunker - 3 Key Aspects | PS4 Games

Hey there, PlayStation Stars members! It’s almost June, and we’ve got new campaigns and digital collectibles coming your way. Get ready to put your skills to the test again and make some new memories. Keep an eye out for more updates on PlayStation App throughout the month. Now let’s jump into the featured lineup for June. Score points with NBA 2K23 on PlayStation Plus Available June 6 for all PlayStation Plus members Starting on June 6, PlayStation Plus members can get 50 points by playing NBA 2K23. Check out the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games announcement for June to discover the exciting titles available this month. Get rewards for playing selected titles on PlayStation VR2 Available June 1 PlayStation Stars members can get 50 points by playing any one of the following games on PlayStation VR2: Horizon Call of the MountainResident Evil VillageGran Turismo 7No Man’s SkyTetris Effect: ConnectedKayak VR: Mirage These games for PlayStation VR2 have thrilled and chilled us to the core. From heart-stopping horror to pulse-pounding racing, there’s something for everyone. Hard Game Club | Dead Space Available June 1 Join the Hard Game Club by completing difficult in-game challenges in some of PlayStation’s toughest games to get exclusive digital collectibles. This month’s featured game is Dead Space. To get the June Hard Game Club Balloon digital collectible, members must complete the “Untouchable” trophy challenge in Dead Space. Take on the challenge and once completed, you will receive this month’s digital collectible. Good luck! PlayStation & You Limited Release Digital Collectibles “PlayStation & You” is a recurring campaign that celebrates players who have been with us over the years. Here are two of the campaigns we’ll have in June. PlayStation & You: PlayStation 3D Glasses Available June 1 We’re celebrating owners of the PlayStation 3D Display, a 3D TV/glasses combo that supports SimulView. If that’s you, unlock the PlayStation 3D Glasses digital collectible by playing any game on your PS4 or PS5 and get ready to add this unique item to your collection. PlayStation and You: PlayStation 3 Scarlet Red Available June 15 For PlayStation Stars members who owned the PS3 Scarlet Red. Play any PS4 or PS5 game to unlock this digital collectible. New PlayStation Stars Digital Collectible Display Cases Starting June 2 Check out the new selection of five iconic display cases to store your favorite digital collectibles releasing throughout the month soon. You can update your display case by selecting the “Scenes” option located at the bottom right corner of your current display case. As a reminder, PlayStation Stars members can get digital collectibles or points by completing monthly campaigns. PlayStation Plus members enjoy additional opportunities to get points through exclusive campaigns and PlayStation Store purchases. Points received can be redeemed in your Rewards Catalog for PlayStation Network wallet funds, select games, and limited-release digital collectibles. Learn more about PlayStation Stars and join here. View the full article

Name: XBox - Hot Wheel Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Hot Wheel Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer XBox - Hot Wheel Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer

Name: PlayStation - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Arriving July 20 on PS5, Immortals of Aveum takes the fast-paced FPS action of military shooters and blends it with fantastical, spell-flinging elements. This new IP from Ascendant Studios focuses on a lore-rich, single-player campaign where you play as Jak, an orphan turned Magnus battle mage, who strives to save his home Lucium from the tyrannical forces of Rasharn, a superpower that seeks to control all magic across Aveum. The colors of spell-casting Early on you’ll be exposed to three colors of magic that power your primary Strikes: Blue Magic, Red Magic, and Green Magic. Blue Magic powers the Shrikebolt attack – effective at long range and good at causing critical hits to enemy weak spots. This was one of my favorite attacks, as leveling enemies from afar felt a lot like deploying the precision of a sniper-rifle. Red Magic powers the Breachfire attack – wide bursts of sorcery that do high damage at close range. Think shotgun blasts of energy that prove optimal against bunched up foes. Green Magic powers the Stormshards attack – a spell that launches homing projectiles and is best used at medium range against fast-moving targets. This spell worked well for peppering opposition while on the move. Striking isn’t the only category of spells these colors power, there’s also Control, Augment, Fury, and Dominion spells that provide a wide arsenal of ways to manipulate and defeat your opponent. Magic in the details From gradient oranges that fill the sun-soaked skylines of Yltheum to the worn and weathered design of Jak’s Sigil – a device equipped to shape your magic spells, much like a wizard’s wand – the world is thoughtfully crafted allowing for true immersion into the extensive lore. You can get lost exploring the expanses of Aveum to find hidden areas that contain puzzles, currency, and even some of the best gear to aid you in your journey, or get swept into the furious grasp of a massive Howler, a flying war beast whose dragon-like skin and aura is on full display when it snatches you up in its wrath. UI encourages frenetic gameplay Immortals of Aveum’s UI design contributes to the overall immersion of the game. Navigating the menu is straightforward, as the most relevant information is easily accessible without overloading the player with excessive screen clutter. While there’s more than 25 Spells and 80 Talents to unlock or upgrade in the game, the tasks of upgrading gear and acquiring Talents felt intuitive. Ascendant Studios made the choice to skip the traditional FPS weapons wheel, instead creating the Fury Spell tray signified by a compact symbol in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. “We really wanted to focus on the frenetic gameplay… a lot of times when you implement a wheel you have to think about slowing things down, it creates a tactical moment which is cool but it also very obviously sets a pacing and pulls you out of the game. We made a conscious decision not to do that” said Jim Ingraham, Lead UI Artist at Ascendant Studios. Immortals of Aveum is coming together as an original and compelling entry into the pantheon of first-person shooters. Keep your spell books close for launch on July 20 for PlayStation 5. View the full article

Today we’re happy to reveal the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June. The Monthly Games lineup of NBA 2K23, Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Trek to Yomi will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, June 6 until Monday, July 3. Let’s take a closer look at each of the games in turn. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image NBA 2K23 | PS4, PS5 With best-in-class visual presentation, up-to-date rosters and historic teams, the game has never felt more real and complete than it does in NBA 2K23. Compete as your favorite NBA and WNBA teams and stars and experience the pinnacle of true-to-life gameplay. Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER or The W. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own as a GM or lead the league in a new direction as the Commissioner in MyNBA. PlayStation Plus members also get access to exclusive monthly MyTEAM packs in-game. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Jurassic World Evolution 2 | PS4, PS5 Avoid the mistakes of the past and build your own Jurassic World for dinosaurs and visitors alike in this sequel to Frontier’s 2018 management simulation, Jurassic World Evolution. Experience exciting new features, four engaging game modes and an expanded roster of awe-inspiring dinosaurs. Immerse yourself in a compelling and original Jurassic World narrative set after the earth-shattering events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Work alongside iconic characters from the films, including Dr. Ian Malcolm (voiced by Jeff Goldblum) and Claire Dearing (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard) and lead the efforts to control, conserve and contain wild dinosaurs now rampaging across the USA. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Trek to Yomi | PS4, PS5 Trek to Yomi is an ultra-stylised cinematic action-adventure that follows an enthralling story of Hiroki during his fall against the forces of evil. Experience his heroic return to make good on his failed promise to save the people he swore to protect. As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. Last chance to download May’s Monthly Games PlayStation Plus members have until Tuesday, June 6 to add GRID Legends, Chivalry 2 and Descenders to their game library. PlayStation Plus Spotify Playlist Also, check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be refreshed with new songs every month. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - Classified: France '44 - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Classified: France '44 - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Classified: France '44 - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: XBox - Farworld Pioneers - Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Farworld Pioneers - Launch Trailer XBox - Farworld Pioneers - Launch Trailer

Name: PlayStation - The Caligula Effect: Overdose - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury The Caligula Effect: Overdose - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - The Caligula Effect: Overdose - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: PlayStation - Battlefield 2042 | Season 5: New Dawn Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Battlefield 2042 | Season 5: New Dawn Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Battlefield 2042 | Season 5: New Dawn Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & Warzone 2.0 - TimTheTatman & Nickmercs Bundle | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & Warzone 2.0 - TimTheTatman & Nickmercs Bundle | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & Warzone 2.0 - TimTheTatman & Nickmercs Bundle | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Across the Spider-Verse | PlayStation Exclusive Clip Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Across the Spider-Verse | PlayStation Exclusive Clip PlayStation - Across the Spider-Verse | PlayStation Exclusive Clip

Name: PlayStation - Dordogne - A Colorful Palette of Emotions Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Dordogne - A Colorful Palette of Emotions Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Dordogne - A Colorful Palette of Emotions Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Features Trailer | PC Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Features Trailer | PC Games PlayStation - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Features Trailer | PC Games

Name: PlayStation - Everdream Valley - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Everdream Valley - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Everdream Valley - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition | Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition | Launch Trailer XBox - Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition | Launch Trailer

Name: PlayStation - Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games

Hey everyone, the intergalactic adventurers Ratchet & Clank are making their debut on PC this summer! At Nixxes Software, we are all very excited to announce our next project in collaboration with Insomniac Games. The Ratchet & Clank franchise recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. We are thrilled and honored to bring this iconic franchise to a new audience. If you haven’t played a game from this series before, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an excellent one to start with. The game is a visual spectacle that is perfectly suitable for newcomers thanks to a standalone storyline and the introduction of two brand new characters: Rivet & Kit. We can’t wait for you to meet these intergalactic heroes and start your multidimensional adventure when the game launches on July 26. Today I can share the first details on the PC features for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart that our team has been working on and tell you more about the pre-purchase bonuses. Play Video The PC version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart features ray-traced reflections with a variety of quality levels to choose from and newly added ray-traced shadows for natural light in outdoor areas. This enables realistic shadows with natural gradients in softness*. We know many PC gamers enjoy playing on ultra-wide monitors. For those, we added support for 21:9, 32:9 and up to 48:9 resolutions for triple monitor setups. Both gameplay and cutscenes are optimized for ultra-wide screens. This is possible thanks to our engineers, artists and QA team who have analyzed the game and adjusted all cinematics to ensure compatibility with panoramic aspect ratios. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The game supports unlocked framerates and includes the latest performance enhancing upscaling technologies. You’ll be able to choose from NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 2, Intel XeSS and Insomniac Games’ Temporal Injection. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC offers full mouse and keyboard support with customizable controls. Controllers are also fully supported, and when using a DualSense controller on a wired connection, you can feel in-game actions coming to life in your hands with haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be available on Steam and in the Epic Games Store, head over there now to Wishlist or pre-purchase the game. If you pre-purchase ahead of launch, you’ll get access to the following in-game items early in your playthrough: · Pixelizer Weapon · Carbonox Armor set View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The PC version includes the five armors of the Digital Deluxe Edition and the 20th Anniversary Armor Pack, with another five armors inspired by previous games in the series. In the coming weeks we will reveal more details about the PC features of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on the latest news. *Compatible PC and hardware required for enhanced graphics. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - Alone in the Dark Prologue - Release Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Alone in the Dark Prologue - Release Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Alone in the Dark Prologue - Release Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: PlayStation - WrestleQuest - Legends Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/30/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury WrestleQuest - Legends Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - WrestleQuest - Legends Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

This year, we are celebrating an incredible milestone of 30 years at Bend Studio! Time sure does fly by when you’re having fun. Since 1993, we’ve had the privilege to develop video games for three decades in beautiful Central Oregon. From the early days of puzzle games to the iconic Syphon Filter series, Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Days Gone, we are motivated to continue the evolution of Bend Studio with our next game to go another 30 years and beyond. Before we reveal our new official merchandise to celebrate our anniversary, read a few words from various members of our studio that have played a critical role over the years in creating the games we all know and love. To every past and present developer that contributed to a Bend Studio game, thank you for your hard work: “As we celebrate Bend Studio’s 30th Anniversary, I am filled with a profound sense of accomplishment and pride. Reflecting on the remarkable journey over these past three decades I am truly grateful for the opportunity to witness the growth and success of the studio that has allowed me to work with an incredibly talented cast of team members that have all, in their own individual way, created the formative DNA that is the foundation of Bend Studio today.” – Christopher Reese, Head of Bend Studio “From Syphon Filter to Days Gone, Bend Studio has always excelled at creating compelling adventures in realistic worlds. Bend Studio applied vision, grit, ingenuity, and technical innovation to bring a city to life around the subway station in the original Syphon Filter, and that same alchemy produced an entire ecosystem in Days Gone. I can’t wait for the world to see what this ambitious team has in store for us next.” – Connie Booth, SVP Head of Internal Production, PlayStation Studios and Executive Producer, Syphon Filter “As much I love the games that I’ve been fortunate enough to work on, Bend Studio to me has always been about the people I’ve met on this journey.” – Darren Yager, Manager, Design “I have been at Bend Studio for 19 years now, and while it has tripled in size, and some of the faces have changed, its strength remains in the talent and passion of its developers. We have accomplished more than anyone could have expected from a team our size, and it’s because we love what we do and we have a fierce desire to make memorable experiences for our players.” – Darren Chisum, Tech Director, Gameplay “After shipping titles on PSP, such as Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow and Resistance: Retribution, we rose to the challenge of adapting the Uncharted series to PS Vita as a launch title in Japan and the US. Being able to take an iconic franchise to create a new game with new characters on a new platform as a launch title was very rewarding and memorable.” – Gerald Harrison, Director, Art “When I joined the Bend Studio team over 17 years ago, I was moving back to Bend, my home town. I feel lucky to be living in the town where I grew up–to have the privilege of working with such a smart, experienced, and creative team and at the same time being able to ski, bike, and enjoy the quality of life that Bend is famous for. While developing Days Gone, I’ll never forget the first time I drove the bike along a ridge, stopped, and watched a spectacular sunset over the mountains where I grew up skiing and backpacking–it was a truly incredible experience to recreate the natural beauty out my office windows in a game!” – John Hoffman, Director, Programming “Happy 30 years (three decades)! I feel so incredibly honored and proud to be a part of this studio. I’m looking forward to what we’re going to accomplish and wow the world in the next 30 years. There’s something truly special about Bend Studio and I am truly grateful to be on this journey with our dedicated, passionate, and extremely talented team!” – Julie O’Leary, Senior Producer “I feel honored to have spent the last five years at Bend Studio as it holds a special place in my heart, being the first game studio I’ve ever worked at. Everyone here has drive, compassion, and hospitality that has made my move across the country well worth it. Happy 30th Bend! I’m so excited about the direction we’re heading, and I can’t wait to keep growing as a dev here.” – Laura Reilly, Programmer “Thank you for celebrating this 30-year milestone with us! For three decades, Bend Studio has strived to deliver memorable experiences through both thrilling adventures and captivating stories. Our games represent our commitment through rich worlds, heartfelt characters, and immersive gameplay. As we embark on this next chapter of our journey, we promise to continue pushing the boundaries of gaming, and use our passion and dedication to bring you the best games we can. Here’s to the exciting adventures that lie ahead!” – Marlena Hanne, Senior Narrative Designer “With more than a decade here at Bend, I am extremely humbled by the talent and ability of this team as well as the commitment of the studio leadership and PlayStation to the well-being and happiness of each one of us throughout the years. We are a family that is working towards a unified goal to create rich and rewarding experiences for both our fans and the members of the team. Happy 30th Anniversary to Bend Studio, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I look forward to the next 30!” – Nate Weikert, Supervisor, Design A milestone of this magnitude deserves new official Bend Studio merchandise for our players to rep our new logo for the first time! Good news, it hits the PlayStation Gear Store today! First, we have an original poster by Oliver Barrett featuring multiple characters across all Bend Studio games. Third person action-adventure games have been the bread and butter for our team across this amazing journey, so what better way to encapsulate our past games than with a poster featuring the characters that impacted us along the way. We are very proud of each game we’ve created during our 30 year journey, and this poster is a perfect way to highlight our games in one epic presentation that represents the history of Bend Studio. Caption: Print size: 18” x 24” Our main goal for this poster was to develop a concept that players will want to proudly display in a prominent spot on their wall, while providing that Bend touch. Oliver’s style and approach immediately drew us back to his work to provide a special poster to highlight the 30th Anniversary. If you remember, Oliver was also the one who designed the vinyl cover for the Days Gone – Original Video Game Soundtrack. You’ll notice Deacon St. John speeding toward us on his Drifter bike with a trail of smoke behind him made up of characters from Syphon Filter, Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Days Gone. If you look closely, you may see some nods to our unique location in Bend, Oregon too, but we won’t spoil it yet. On the left-hand side is a subtle timeline including all the games we’ve developed over our 30 years. This is a must-have if you’re a fan of any of our games! Next up is an original Days Gone t-shirt design created in-house at Bend Studio. This unique design features Deacon St. John on the back of a black t-shirt next to the 30th Anniversary logo all in one slick look. Represent Bend Studio with a red colorway logo stamped on the front! Our new Days Gone t-shirt is a thank you letter to our community for the love and support you have shared for our game since we launched in 2019 on PlayStation 4. Like Deacon and Boozer with their Mongrels cuts, we hope you will wear this shirt with pride! Pre-orders for both the poster and t-shirt are available today on the PlayStation Gear Store with an expected ship date of July! If you’re looking to experience some of Bend Studio’s legacy titles to see where it all began, you can play Syphon Filter, Syphon Filter 2, Syphon Filter 3, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, and Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow on PlayStation Plus via the Classics Catalog right now! Thank you for 30 years of playing our games and sharing your love for our worlds! Whether you’ve been with us from the Syphon Filter days, or recently joined our community from Days Gone, we hope you will continue to embark on this remarkable journey with us as we head into an exciting future at Bend Studio. If you pick up the new merchandise we announced today, let us know on Twitter and Instagram by using #Bend30 to join the celebration with us! View the full article