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In a blindingly fast world, with so much to keep up with, is there a space to escape where everything slows down and we can sip our favorite beverage in peace? That’s what we, Toge Productions, want to serve in our Coffee Talk series, which soon will have its second game in Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. Before I continue, let me introduce myself! My name is Arya, Toge Productions’ PR & Communications Manager, and I’m here to tell you a story about how Coffee Talk came about. How it connects to you – the players, the importance of its diverse fantastical cast of characters, a little scoop on the ever-mysterious barista, and everything in between. Coffee Talk’s origins came from an internal game jam of Toge Productions crew, and it was first called Project Green Tea Latte. Andrew Jeremy, our Music Producer, said that the premise was to recreate the calm vibe of a coffee shop into a game, where we could listen to lo-fi music, hear people talking, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Following the positive player reception to the early demo we were convinced of the game’s potential and decided to give it a go. What most people don’t know is that we almost chose other games to develop! A detective game and a shop simulation game… We postponed the detective one because we wanted to take some of Coffee Talk’s mechanics for it, so we decided to go with Coffee Talk first. And the rest, at least for the original Coffee Talk, is history… Now let’s talk about the sequel, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, shall we? In Hibiscus & Butterfly, we try to create more of the same vibe from its predecessor and progress the story of our beloved characters, but now with a richer narrative and new characters. Our fans wanted a deeper narrative, so we obliged with more branching and impactful storylines. Some branches even have bigger consequences! To accomplish this, we added two great writers to our menu, Junkipatchi and Anna Winterstein. Junki, as the lead writer, focused on the main arc, while Anna expanded the stories of old characters like Hyde, Gala, Bayleys, and others. We really want to create a deeper and more expansive story in this sequel, while not forgetting the chill vibes of Coffee Talk, we have all adored! We have two new characters here, Riona and Lucas, who have contrasting personalities. Riona is a banshee who, opposite to her kind’s stereotype (terrifying wails and bad luck), wants to be an opera singer. People on social media bullied her for her aspirations, so she really resents those online platforms. On the other hand, Lucas is a loud, slightly brash, and vivacious satyr-influencer, who may have his own layers that you’ll gradually discover as you play the game. With those personalities, you can imagine the dynamics between them would be interesting! Talking about characters, Hibiscus & Butterfly still has the same diverse cast, with the return of established favorites plus these new faces. Dio Mahesa, our Lead Artist and Art Director, said that the designs were inspired by his love for D&D creatures like orcs and elves. We chose to create fantasy-inspired characters so we can explore – and ultimately break – the stereotypes that come with them. Then, we pour some real-life problems into the mix to create relatable stories for many of our players. The strength of these diverse fantastical characters, for me personally, is they can relate to a broader audience, as players can see the characters as they are, their personality, without the shell of their race… or species even. And of course, we’ll meet the enigmatic barista again. Who that person is is for you to decide. What we do know, and design, is that the barista is the bond that pulls the characters together, like a neutron in an atom, where the stories and characters circle around. And like a neutron, we designed the barista to be as neutral as possible. The barista is like that because, in Coffee Talk, you are here to listen. So, with that being said, are you ready to enjoy some more Coffee Talk warmth? Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly will land on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on 20 April 2023. View the full article

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Name: PlayStation - Dead Island 2 - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/17/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Dead Island 2 - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Dead Island 2 - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Today we’re happy to reveal the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April 2023. All games will be available on Tuesday April 18. Let’s dive in. PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kena: Bridge of Spirits | PS4, PS5 Immerse yourself in a story-driven action-adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Play as Kena, a young Spirit Guide travelling to an abandoned village in search of the sacred mountain shrine. Find and grow a team of tiny spirits known as the Rot who maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements. Enhance your companions’ abilities, create new ways to manipulate the environment and uncover the secrets of a forgotten community hidden in an overgrown forest where wandering spirits are trapped. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Doom Eternal | PS4, PS5 Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear… is you. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in Doom Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. Armed with a flamethrower, wrist-mounted blade, upgraded guns, mods and abilities, you’re faster, stronger, and more versatile than ever. Use demon takedowns tactically to keep yourself equipped for battle: Glory kill for extra health, incinerate for armor, and chainsaw demons to stock up on ammo to become the ultimate demon-slayer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Riders Republic | PS4, PS5 Jump into the massive multiplayer playground! Grab your bike, skis, snowboard or wingsuit and squad up with your friends to compete in a wide range of multiplayer modes. Feel the rush of downhill races, dominate maps in team vs team competitions, or give it your best shot in epic mass PvP races with more than 50 other players. Live out the rider’s fantasy as you roam free in a huge, vibrant open world, always buzzing with other players around you. Immerse yourself in iconic American national parks including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Mammoth Mountain… all mashed up for you to shred! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | PS4 An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6 sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guns and gumption to return stateside and spark the second American Revolution. Fight Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of enemy soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Evil Within | PS4 Developed by Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | PS4 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Bassmaster Fishing | PS4, PS5 For the first time ever, compete as or challenge 10 pro anglers from the Elite tour across 8 different real-world venues. Climb the ranks, earn your sponsors, and progress through your B.A.S.S. career to become the Bassmaster Classic Champion. Or take to the water and compete with other players in a variety of all-new massive multiplayer modes to conquer the global leader boards. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sackboy: A Big Adventure | PS4, PS5 Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy bursts back into breathtaking action with a huge, fun and frantic 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. Go solo in an epic race against time stuffed with danger and peril or enjoy local or online party play, creating teams of two to four adventurers as you work together to overcome nefarious tasks however you can imagine, including unmissable co-op only levels. PlayStation Deluxe | Classics Doom | PS4 First released in 1993, Doom introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for. Relive the birth of the first-person shooter and experience the demon-blasting fun that popularized the genre. This version includes expansion, Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed, local 4 player deathmatch and local 4 player co-op. Doom II | PS4 To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. This version includes the Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers, local 4 player deathmatch and local 4 player co-op. Doom 64 | PS4 Fight against demons in your crusade to hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell’s invasion. As you battle through more than 30 action-packed levels, be on the lookout for enhanced weapons and secrets to help you put an end to the demonic threat. Doom 3 | PS4 In this critically acclaimed action-horror re-telling of the original DOOM, players must battle their way through a demon-infested facility before entering the abyss to battle Hell’s mightiest warrior – and put an end to the invasion. This version includes the Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Missions expansion packs. Dishonored: Definitive Edition | PS4 Arkane Studios’ Dishonored, winner of over 100 Game of the Year awards, and all of its additional content come to together in this Definitive Edition! With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. “Void Walker’s Arsenal” offers unique character bonuses, additional bone charm slots, and more that will aid you in pursuit of revenge. Enter the world of the Outsider in “Dunwall City Trials” where you will put your combat, stealth and mobility skills to the test. Finally, play as the legendary assassin Daud in ‘The Knife of Dunwall’ and “The Brigmore Witches”. As part of our normal content refresh, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Resident Evil, and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will be among some of the titles leaving the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May. Members with Game Catalog benefits can still play by May 15. You can always check the ‘Last chance to play section’ on the PlayStation Plus -> Collections page on the PS5 console, or PlayStation Plus -> Games -> Games Catalogue on the PS4 console for titles you might want to play before they leave the service. We hope you enjoy this month’s Games Catalog lineup. Check back monthly for new games added to PlayStation Plus. View the full article

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Name: PlayStation - Immortals of Aveum - Official Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/15/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Immortals of Aveum - Official Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Immortals of Aveum - Official Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games

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Name: XBox - Who says supernatural demons can't also be considered adorable? Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/14/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Who says supernatural demons can't also be considered adorable? XBox - Who says supernatural demons can't also be considered adorable?

Name: PlayStation - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection - Mega-Cut Trailer | PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/14/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection - Mega-Cut Trailer | PS4 Games PlayStation - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection - Mega-Cut Trailer | PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Ghostwire: Tokyo & Ubisoft+, come and get it! | This Week on Xbox Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/14/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Ghostwire: Tokyo & Ubisoft+, come and get it! | This Week on Xbox XBox - Ghostwire: Tokyo & Ubisoft+, come and get it! | This Week on Xbox

Last week, we asked you to share eye-catching shots of Resident Evil 4’s dependable hero Leon S. Kennedy using the #PSshare and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: groovy_snake Leon performs a roundhouse kick ujb3310 Leon serves a brooding look while wearing a winter hat Blakers549 Leon wears a mafia-inspired suit while holding the Chicago Sweeper Leon_REBH Leon wears an eye patch with a blue jacket on Chitochi222 Leon with his gun drawn bathed in red light JoeCapri Leon in a red suit of armor holding a rocket launcher Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Sports SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 19, 2023 Next week we’re getting competitive with awesome sports moments. Share moments that capture the essence of playing a sport from the game of your choice with #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Name: XBox - DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters // Release Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/14/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters // Release Trailer XBox - DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters // Release Trailer

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball during the modern era. A true trailblazer in many areas, including sports, media, and the civil rights movement. Jackie stood for class, the love of the game, and equality. He was a powerful force of positive change that changed the landscape of sports and the world today. As has been tradition each season since 2004, MLB will celebrate the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut as he broke baseball’s color barrier throughout the league on April 15, 1947. In partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Players Association, and Major League Baseball you can purchase the Jackie Robinson Foundation Charity Pack ($4.99 USD, from April 14, 2023 through April 29, only on US digital platform stores where MLB The Show is sold). PlayStation and San Diego Studio will donate 100% of the proceeds* from this pack after store platform fee deductions are applied to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. These donations will continue to support the JRF/PlayStation-MLB The Show Scholars Program to help reduce the achievement gap in higher education. Your purchase of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Charity Pack grants you: 5,000 Stubs, Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) bat skins, Jackie Robinson Day profile icon and a Jackie Robinson profile banner icon for use in MLB The Show 23 Jackie Robinson played a pivotal role in societal change as a champion of racial equality and social justice. In turn, the Jackie Robinson Foundation continues that legacy as one of the best scholarship and leadership development programs for students from underrepresented groups for the past 50 years. We’re now in our third year of this groundbreaking partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. We’d like to introduce you to our first cohorts of JRF/PlayStation MLB The Show Scholars: Kevin Evans Cedar Hill, Texas University of Texas at Austin Computer Science Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated in the top 1% of his classAcademic Awards – English Literature and PhysicsNational Honor Society, PresidentStudent Council, Vice PresidentUT Austin Computer Science Academy – provided C++ coding for use in projects throughout the UT systemRoblox Studios, Game Programmer – designed and implemented game in LUA language, managed player dataMayor’s Teen Council of Cedar Hill, Vice President Asim Arnold Dacula, Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Engineering Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated with a 4.0 cumulative GPACompleted coursework for college creditAP ScholarNational Honor SocietyFuture Business Leaders of AmericaDonate: Code – provided volunteer computer coding services and instruction Amnesty Decoders – assisted Amnesty International researchers by volunteering technology skills for human rights-related research Dominic Bruce-Moore Springfield, Massachusetts Northeastern University Communications and Media Studies Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated in the top 10% of his class with a 3.96 cumulative GPANational Honor SocietyAcademic Honors – Latin, History, and MusicStudent Council, Vice PresidentStudent Government Association, TreasurerStudent Anchors, Peer TutorSir Golden Ace – created video game content for Twitch gaming platform as well as Youtube Collin Jones North Plainfield, New Jersey New Jersey Institute of Technology Game and Interactive Media Design Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated with a 3.85 cumulative GPACompleted coursework for college creditNational Honor SocietyNational Society of High School ScholarsStudent CouncilUnion Catholic High School, Student AmbassadorVarsity Track & Field Lance Rodgers Oxon Hill, Maryland University of Maryland – College Park Computer Engineering Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated in the top of his class with a 4.0 cumulative GPACompleted coursework for college creditNational Honor SocietyEarned honors at school science fair multiple times National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Junior Chapter, Lead InternDeveloped and conducted STEM workshops, led team of six counselors, led workshops and presentations on Roller Coaster Tycoon amusement park simulation game; attended NSBE national conference Varsity Basketball Varsity Soccer Daisha Lafford Milwaukee, Wisconsin North Carolina A&T University Computer Graphics Class of 2026 Select High School Accomplishments: Graduated first in her class class with a 4.0 cumulative GPANational Honor SocietyAcademic Decathlon, Team Member – competed in state-level competitions every yearMilwaukee Youth Arts Center, Advisory Board Member & Co-Chair of Marketing CommitteeFirst Stage Theater – Young Company, Actor and Summer Intern – earned first place in national Shakespeare competitionLink Crew, Freshman MentorVarsity Volleyball Exposure and the lack of career readiness programming to the industry is one of the biggest hurdles facing underrepresented talent seeking to join the gaming industry. It’s why our partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation is so important. We want to realize the power of education and career opportunities and allow for better economic equality and equity. Bringing more diversity into our communities, our products, and our games. We couldn’t be happier to continue our partnership with the JRF and Jackie’s family as we strive to achieve these goals. In addition, anyone with MLB The Show 23 and an internet connection can play the Jackie Robinson’s Storyline which sheds more light on Jackie’s illustrious career that started with the Kansas City Monarchs. Upon completion of Jackie’s Storyline, you unlock his Sanford Green Card. We’ll also be supercharging the Sanford Greene Jackie Robinson card to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. MLB The Show 23 is available now on PS5 and PS4. *PlayStation will donate 100% of the proceeds (minimum of $3.49 USD per pack) sold will be donated. To (See console’s online stores for details) the JRF Foundation after store platform fee deductions are applied. This purchase is not tax deductible. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 04/14/2023 Submitter: Commander Fury Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games