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Here at Sony Interactive Entertainment, we’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with RCA Records to release a full album for upcoming PS4 game Death Stranding. Timefall (Original Music From the World of Death Stranding) is named for the mysterious rainfall that affects all it touches, while its songs find their inspiration in the game’s narrative focus: Sam Bridges and his journey to reconnect a fractured society and save mankind from extinction. SIE and Kojima Productions set out to find artists in many different genres whose music evoked some of the key thematic elements in Death Stranding. Each artist on Timefall spent time with the team at SIE, interacting with the game’s story and vibe, coming up with their own unique takes on connection, love, loss, and rebirth. Today, you can hear the first of these, from renowned Scottish anthemic electro-pop group CHVRCHES. After spending time with Mr. Kojima at Kojima Productions in Tokyo, the band were inspired to write an original song. We’re thrilled to share it with you, the first of several hits to come. If you haven’t yet, listen to CHVRCHES’ song “Death Stranding” here. The album cover hones in on the mystery of the sci-fi, action-adventure game. Take a look below. “Death Stranding” is only the first of a full set of original songs by notable musicians from a wide range of genres. Each track from Timefall is inspired by the message and world of Death Stranding. See who’s featured on the official artist roster: “Trigger” Major Lazer x Khalid “Ghost” Au/Ra x Alan Walker “Death Stranding” CHVRCHES “YELLOW BOX” The Neighbourhood “Meanwhile…In Genova” The S.L.P. “Ludens” Bring Me the Horizon “Born in The Slumber” Flora Cash “Sing to Me” MISSIO You can get the digital album by purchasing the Death Stranding Special Edition ($69.99 USD MSRP/ $89.99 CAD MSRP) or the Death Stranding Collector’s Edition ($199.99 USD MSRP / $249.99 CAD MSRP). Pre-order either edition now. In the meantime, keep a watchful eye on all of our official channels for more details around Death Stranding and Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding) as we get closer to the game’s November 8 launch date. As always, tomorrow is in your hands. View the full article

PlayStation Now is the first and only console game subscription service that uses cloud technology to deliver an unprecedented breadth of games through streaming and downloading. Today, I am truly pleased to announce new updates to the service that take our subscription gaming efforts to the next level. Starting today, PS Now will be offered at a more compelling price that is comparable to other entertainment streaming services on the market. Current customers will see this new pricing reflected in their next billing cycle. The new prices will be: US: $9.99 – monthly / $24.99 – quarterly / $59.99 – yearly (from $19.99/ $44.99/ $99.99) CAN: $12.99 – monthly / $34.99 – quarterly / $79.99 – yearly (from $19.99/ $44.99/ $99.99) EU: €9.99 – monthly / €24.99 – quarterly / €59.99 – yearly (from €14.99/ (N/A)/ €99.99) UK: £8.99 – monthly / £22.99 – quarterly / £49.99 – yearly (from £12.99 / (N/A) / £84.99) JP: ¥1,180 – monthly / ¥2,980 – quarterly / ¥6,980 yearly (from ¥2,500 / ¥5,900/ (N/A)) We currently have the largest game library of any console game subscription service, with more than 800* games available. Starting today, we’re adding more blockbuster content that includes some of the most highly played and critically acclaimed PS4 games ever. Check out the first wave of new content below, which is available for three months. God of War Grand Theft Auto V** inFAMOUS Second Son Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End These games will be available from October 1, 2019 until January 2, 2020. Each month, the service will add a new selection of marquee games that will be available for a limited period. The marquee content is on top of the existing offering of popular evergreen titles that are added to PS Now on a regular basis. Since PS Now’s expansion earlier this year, we now cover 19 territories and 70% of our PS4 user base. This provides an opportune time for us to begin our first global marketing campaign for the service, including the first-ever PS Now TV spot: Using our cloud gaming technology, PlayStation Now offers choice to subscribers with how they want to access their gaming content. Gamers can choose to stream hundreds of PS4, PS3 and PS2 games available on their PS4 or PC devices, or download more than 300* PS4 games on their PS4 system. Some downloaded games support DLC and other user-purchased add-ons, as well as PS4 Pro enhancements. Seven-day free trials are available for new customers. We’ve been in the cloud gaming business since 2014, and we have had many key learnings along the way to ensure we deliver a service that meets the needs of gamers. We want to thank all of you in the PlayStation family for being on this journey with us, and together, we are excited to push cloud gaming forward as the world of gaming continues to evolve. *Content library may vary by region ** Grand Theft Auto V is available to download and stream via PS Now at launch; Grand Theft Auto Online and Rockstar Games Social Club will be available for users that download GTAV at launch. Online features, including Grand Theft Auto Online and Rockstar Games Social Club, are currently only available in the downloaded version. View the full article

With the new updates to Apple’s OS for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac, PlayStation fans can use a DualShock 4 wireless controller to play their favorite PS4 games on an iPad, iPhone or Mac via the PS4 Remote Play app*, and/or enjoy hundreds of controller-supported games on your Apple device. In light of the news, we pulled together this list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you understand how you can take advantage of the controller’s capabilities with your Apple device. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please leave them in the comments below and we’ll try and address them in a future update! Q. What operating system do I need to use to play games on my Apple device using my DualShock 4 wireless controller? A. The DualShock 4 wireless controller can be paired with your Apple device when updated to the following operating systems: iOS 13 iPad OS macOS Catalina** (launching in October) tv OS 13 **Apple devices with macOS High Sierra or macOS Mojave operating systems will continue to be able to connect their devices to DualShock 4 by using a USB cable or a DualShock 4 USB wireless adaptor (sold separately) for PS4 Remote Play. Q. What games can I play with my DualShock 4 wireless controller on Apple devices? A. There are two main ways to play games with your DualShock 4 wireless controller on Apple devices: Stream compatible PS4 games directly to your iPad, iPhone or Mac through the PS4 Remote Play app*. Play hundreds of games with MFi controller support, including titles coming to the new Apple Arcade subscription service***, on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac devices. ***Apple Arcade subscription service subject to Apple Arcade subscription service terms of use. Q. What is the PlayStation 4 Remote Play app? A. The PS4 Remote Play app allows PlayStation fans to stream games from and/or operate a PlayStation 4 via a wireless connection on a PC, Mac or Apple device. This means: Displaying the PS4 screen on your mobile device Using the on-screen controller and/or the DS4 on your mobile device to control your PS4 Picking up a paused game and/or starting to play a new one from the PS4 home screen Joining voice chats using the mic on your mobile device Q. Where can I get the Remote Play app? A. If you have not already installed the PS4 Remote Play app on your Apple device, you can download it from the Apple Store here for iOS, and here for macOS. Q. What is required for PS4 Remote Play on Apple devices? A. *Remote Play requires Remote Play App connected to Wi-Fi, compatible game, PS4 system with software version 6.5 or higher, iPhone 7, iPad 6, or second-generation iPad with iOS 12.1 or higher installed, and high-speed internet connection. A PS4 system with a wired connection via a LAN cable is also recommended. Q. Do I need a PSN ID to use the Remote Play app? A. Yes. Q. How do I pair my DualShock 4 wireless controller with my Apple device? A. If you are using a controller with your Apple device for the first time, you will need to follow the steps below to pair them together using Bluetooth: Make sure the light bar on the controller is off. If the light bar is on, press the PS button until it turns off. If a USB cable is connected to the controller, disconnect it. While pressing and holding the Share button, press and hold the PS button until the light bar flashes. Enable Bluetooth on your device, and then select the controller from the list of Bluetooth devices. When pairing is complete, the light bar turns a solid color. Q. Are all DualShock 4 wireless controller features available on my Apple devices? A. Depending on the Apple device, there may be some controller features that are not supported. These include: touch pad, vibration function, motion sensor, and the headphone jack for audio pass through. Additionally, Apple users will still need to use your Apple device’s on-screen touch controls to access the PS, Share, and Options buttons when playing games via the PS4 Remote Play app on some devices. Head over to PlayStation.com to find out more about pairing your wireless controller with Apple devices, and don’t forget to let us know of any other questions you might have in the comments section below. View the full article

Pilots, get ready — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 releases tomorrow! The time has come to jump into the Gundam of your choice and test your skills as a Mobile Suit pilot. In this free-to-play team battle action game, you can explore dynamic space and land environments and go head-to-head with other players in exciting multiplayer battles. With various modes of gameplay and an impressive collection of Mobile Suits to choose from, you can experience action-packed combat with friends online! Squad Up in 6v6 Online Battles Coordinate strategic strikes or go for an all-out barrage of attacks with fellow Mobile Suit pilots around the world. With teams of up to six people, you can explore different realistic battlefields on land and in space. With a variety of different terrains like canyons, deserts, mountains, and space, you’ll learn how to adapt to each environment and crush the enemy. Strive for victory to be the last team standing. Switch Between Infantry or Mobile Suits With Ease Need to get into a smaller area to leave a bomb at an enemy base? Try hopping out of your Mobile suit to nimbly navigate the battlefield as an infantry unit. Backed into a corner? Request supporting fire to assist you in your escape. See an enemy Gundam approach while you’re still on foot in Infantry mode? Hop back into your Mobile Suit and prepare for battle. While Mobile Suits are powerful mechs to use for many battles and exploration, some tasks are best handled on foot. Remember to switch between the best mode for your goals and scenario! Collect and Customize Your Mobile Suit Take your Development Points from each battle to improve your Mobile Suit’s abilities and enhance it with various cosmetic customizations. Try upgrades like boosting your speed, powering up you cannons, and strengthening your armor to become even stronger. With a sizable selection of Mobile Suits from all over the Gundam universe, you’ll be able to curate and expand your Mobile Suit collection with ease. Meet With Friends (or Enemies) at the Base Camp Take a break between battles and meet with players from around the world in the online lobby at the Base Camp. In the Base Camp neutral area, you’ll be able to make battle preparations and freely explore the site and people around camp. Upgrade your Mobile Suit and max it out to its highest potential. Constantly Evolving and Growing Enjoy an ever-evolving experience with an expansive rotation of Mobile Suits, stages, clothing, and events. Look forward to exciting future updates with the arrival of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 in the West, exclusively on PS4! View the full article

Hello everyone. This is Lance Hoke, the Lead Producer for ReadySet Heroes. Here at Robot, we set out to make a game that was easy to pick up and play with your family and friends. With the game releasing tomorrow, we figured now would be a good time to give you an overview of the different ways you can play and other tidbits about the game. Brawl with Friends or Crawl Solo? For those looking for a bit of casual competition, we feature an eight-minute dungeon crawl and a boss fight, followed by an all-out two-minute Brawl to determine the winner. It’s a lot of fun packed in just 10 minutes! This is a great way to play with your friends or family on the couch, and it’s accessible for all skill levels. We also have a mode that is a fantastic single player or local co-op game that challenges you (or your friends) to run the gauntlet! You’ll work your way through 30 increasingly difficult levels until you defeat the final boss. Local and Online? What’s great about ReadySet Heroes is that we give players choice on how they want to play. If you want to play offline Tower Crawl or split-screen multiplayer with your friends, then you can play local, without ever having to login online. Connect a few controllers and you’re all set for some frantic local multiplayer gaming! ReadySet Heroes supports up to 2-4 friends, so grab your best buds, or your rival siblings and battle it out! If your friends are all at home, jump online and play with the rest of the ReadySet community*. You can match into a team game where you’ll be partnered up with a random player or play in free-for-all where you can go lone wolf against others online. ReadySet Heroes is cross-play, so you’ll be playing with both PlayStation and PC players. Slow and Steady or Fast and ”Fur”ious? How you approach the Crawl is up to you. Whether you sprint to the finish to beat the opposing team, or if you take your time shard gathering (gotta get those skill points!) Here are some tips to get the most out of your playthrough: With the Dungeon Crawl only being eight minutes long, you’ll need to decide how you’re going to use that time to prepare yourself for the Brawl against the players at the end. One approach is to search every inch of the levels for mobs to defeat and barrels to open. Every shard you collect increases your skills (Armor, Attack, Speed, Defense, and Magic). You’ll also be more likely to find the Spell Vendor that can cast meteor storms, blizzards, and other spells against the other teams. Being thorough is also a good way to unlock challenges quicker and learn the levels for future runs. Another approach is to rush through the levels as fast as possible. Fight when necessary and grab easily accessible shards, but don’t linger. Each level gives you a treasure chest (we call this Treasure Time). Inside the chest you’ll get two new items (armor, weapons, gear, or spells). The more of these chests you open, the more chances you have at getting better loot and loadout options. Bosses — Fight Now? Or Later? Bosses are the final level before the Brawl, but you can skip right to them starting about halfway through the Crawl. Defeating the boss gives you a boss chest and a huge loot drop of shards, plus each Boss chest gives you a better chance of scoring some Epic and Legendary loot. The tricky part is deciding the best time to go after the boss. If you challenge before you’re ready, you might spend too much time defeating them or get wiped and sent back to the Crawl. If you manage to defeat the boss, the Crawl will end early, reducing the timer to 20 seconds for everyone in the game. This can really put the pressure on the other teams. Our lead designer Kyle Snyder wrote a blog post detailing some of our Bosses and Brawls. I hope you all enjoy ReadySet Heroes tomorrow when it launches. We are already hard at work to support the game and its community with additional content, including free maps, in the months to come. I look forward to seeing you on the crawl… let the battle commence! *Internet connection and PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) required for online multiplayer. View the full article

In honor of both Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and ReadySet Heroes releasing this week, we’re informally renaming this week’s post to “The Loot Drop.” Return to the moon and slay new Nightmares, or brawl through stylish dungeons – but always remember to grab the loot! For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop! A Hole New World PS Vita — Digital (Out 10/3) The city is being invaded by monsters from the Upside Down World! You, the Potion Master, must defeat evil all alone, with no tutorials or ‘Easy Mode’ to assist you. You’ll have to rely on the help of Fäy, your companion fairy, and your potions! Defeat gigantic bosses and acquire their powers! Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld PS VR — Digital (Out 10/2) Join the adventure of Carly and the Reaperman in the Underworld! Master platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way to through dozens of fun and challenging obstacles to the finish line — play alone or with a friend! Destiny 2: Shadowkeep PS4 — Digital New nightmares have emerged from the shadows of our Moon. Called forth by haunting visions, Eris Morn has returned. Join her to slay these nightmares before they reach out beyond the Moon to cast humanity back into an age of darkness. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered PS4 — Digital (Out 10/4) Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York! Play through a unique storyline as the player battles and captures ghosts – both well-loved and brand new. Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds PS4 — Digital (Out 10/3) Welcome to Legrand, a beautifully hand-drawn world riddled with curious creatures, devastating wars, and intriguing tales of vengeance and redemption. Embark on an epic adventure through this sprawling fantasy universe and fight alongside the Fatebounds as they attempt to bring peace to Legrand! Ling: A Road Alone. PS4 — Digital (Out 10/2) Ling: A Road Alone. is a top-down hack and slash game. Following his heart, a young man starts a journey to find his true self across snowy mountains and sand dunes, faced with tough enemies and fierce fights. His only choice is to keep moving forward with determination. Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PS4 — Digital The battlefield extends into space. Defeat the enemy with your MS or launch surprise attacks as infantry… Grasp the shifting tides of battle, and let loose your victory cry! Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 allows you to fight alongside your friends (basic play free). Complete countless battles and missions, and become an ace pilot! No Way Out – A Dead Realm Tale PS VR — Digital (Out 9/30) No Way Out: A Dead Realm Tale is a chilling VR experience that takes you to hell and back! Race against the clock as you solve puzzles in this haunted mansion caught between our world and the Dead Realm. Will you escape? Or will you become just another lost soul trapped in Huxley’s Mansion? Northgard PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/3) Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent filled with mystery, danger and riches: Northgard. The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan, and write history. One Night Stand PS4 — Digital After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning with a complete stranger. Will you stay and explore your relationship with this stranger, or will you escape as soon as you can? With 12 unique endings to discover, can you keep up the act long enough to find out what really happened? ReadySet Heroes PS4 — Digital Go from zero to HERO in this fast-paced multiplayer dungeon crawler meets EPIC arena brawl! Choose your character, then race through random dungeons to slay monsters, dodge traps and collect tons of loot to power up. Whoever reaches the end of the dungeon first triggers a vicious “winner-take-all” arena brawl! Tic-Tac-Letters By Powgi PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy) Tic-Tac-Letters is a single player logic puzzle based on tic-tac-toe. Begin by placing letters so that there are no more than two Xs or Os consecutive in a row or column. Then continue with new letters and larger and more challenging puzzles. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/4) Become a Ghost, an Elite US Special Operations soldier, as you fight to survive against your brothers who have turned against you. Put yourself in the shoes of a Spec Ops soldier stranded behind enemy lines as you explore the massive open world. Gold and Ultimate Editions available October 1. Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World. PS4 — Digital, Retail Your love awaits beyond the bounds of this world! Play as Takuya, an academy student who discovers the secret to time travel thanks to a mysterious gift from his deceased father. Use the Reflector Device to travel through multiple timelines and gather clues to unlock the truth resting beneath Sword Cape. The information above is subject to change without notice. Blink-182 – Skate & Destroy Takeover The Beatles – Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Sturgill Simpson – Sound & Fury Toy Story 4 Stuber Family Guy | Season 18 Season Premiere Sunday 9/29 at 8/7c on FOX Season Premiere Sunday 9/29 at 8:30/7:30c on FOX PlayStation Vue has your favorite sports, news and must-watch shows. The information above is subject to change without notice. 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Have no fear, PlayStation Store is here with a flash sale to get your weekend up and running. Save up to 30% when you step into the storied Yakuza franchise with the Yakuza Origins Digital Bundle, outsmart and defeat an ethereal threat in Control, or compete with your friends in the arcade-style racing adventures of Team Sonic Racing. Dig into the full lineup below, but don’t delay! PS Store’s flash sale ends September 30th at 8 AM Pacific. PS4 Games Title $Sale $Original BATTLE CHASERS: NIGHTWAR $7.49 $29.99 BOXVR $20.99 $29.99 CAR MECHANIC SIMULATOR $22.49 $29.99 CONTROL $47.99 $59.99 CONTROL DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION $63.99 $79.99 CONTROL SEASON PASS $19.99 $24.99 DESERT CHILD $7.79 $11.99 DICK WILDE (VR) $7.49 $14.99 DIRT 4 $11.99 $59.99 DIRT RALLY 2.0 $23.99 $59.99 DIRT RALLY 2.0 DIGITAL DELUXE $31.99 $79.99 DIRT RALLY 2.0 SUPER DELUXE EDITION $59.99 $99.99 DIRT RALLY PLUS PLAYSTATIONVR BUNDLE $9.99 $49.99 ELEX $17.99 $59.99 ETHERBORN $12.74 $16.99 F1 2018 $11.99 $59.99 F1 2019 $35.99 $59.99 F1 2019 LEGENDS EDITION SENNA & PROST $41.99 $69.99 FADE TO SILENCE $29.99 $49.99 FARMING SIMULATOR 19 $37.49 $49.99 FARMING SIMULATOR 19 – ANDERSON GROUP EQUIPMENT PACK $6.69 $9.99 FARMING SIMULATOR 19 – PREMIUM EDITION $60.29 $89.99 FARMING SIMULATOR 19 – SEASON PASS $33.49 $49.99 FELL SEAL: ARBITER’S MARK $19.49 $29.99 FISHING SIM WORLD: LAGO DEL MUNDO $7.69 $10.99 FISHING SIM WORLD: PRO TOUR – GIANT CARP PACK $11.24 $14.99 FISHING SIM WORLD: PRO TOUR DELUXE EDITION $18.74 $24.99 GHOST GIANT (VR) $18.74 $24.99 GOLEM GATES $8.49 $24.99 JUPITER & MARS $18.74 $24.99 LOST ARTIFACTS: SOULSTONE $6.99 $9.99 POOL NATION FX $13.99 $19.99 RED FACTION GUERRILLA RE-MARS-TERED $8.99 $29.99 RISE OF INSANITY $9.09 $12.99 ROYAL ROADS $6.99 $9.99 SHAKEDOWN: HAWAII $14.99 $19.99 SNIPER ELITE V2 REMASTERED $17.49 $34.99 SNOOKER NATION CHAMPIONSHIP $6.59 $10.99 SONGBIRD SYMPHONY $12.74 $16.99 STRANGER THINGS 3: THE GAME $9.99 $19.99 SUPER BLOOD HOCKEY $5.09 $14.99 TEAM SONIC RACING $19.99 $39.99 TELEFRAG VR $18.74 $24.99 THE YAKUZA ORIGINS DIGITAL BUNDLE $37.49 $49.99 TRAIN SIM WORLD 2020 DELUXE EDITION $34.99 $49.99 TRAIN SIM WORLD: AMTRAK SW1000R LOCO ADD-ON $14.99 $19.99 TRAIN SIM WORLD: TRAIN SIM WORLD: DB BR 182 $14.99 $19.99 TRÜBERBROOK $20.99 $29.99 VERLET SWING $5.09 $14.99 WOLFENSTEIN: YOUNGBLOOD DELUXE EDITION $29.99 $39.99 WORLD WAR Z $23.99 $39.99 PS Vita Games Title $Sale $Original SHAKEDOWN: HAWAII $14.99 $19.99 View the full article

Last week, we asked you to turn on the lights and share your glowing moments in gaming featuring neon. From electric powers to slick city signs, you shared your neon sights using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here’s this week’s highlights: You can’t beat Fetch’s neon powers in inFamous Second Son, shared by @JRPyznar. The Batmobile gleams in Gotham’s neon lights in this Arkham Knight share by @memamutanja. @SebastianoCatig shared Aloy reaching before a neon backdrop in Horizon Zero Dawn. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst has lots of neon in the city of Glass, as shared by @Sefwick. Delsin can use neon too in inFamous Second Son, as shared by @sotiris_dour. @EthanMartinezN3shared a neon-lit moment from Gravity Rush 2. Search #PS4Share and #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in next week’s Share of the Week? Theme: Trine Trilogy Share by: 9am Pacific on Wednesday, October 2 Next week, delve into the puzzle-filled worlds of Trine Trilogy. As you play through the storybook settings and fight fierce foes, share your magical moments using #PS4share and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Ready to experience a new side of soccer? Today’s the day you can finally get your hands on FIFA 20, and the brand new Volta Football mode! After years of development, we’re excited to give you the chance to go back to the streets and express your style in Volta Football. From taking your favourite club or national team to the street, to playing through the story mode with your very own uniquely customised character, Volta Football lets you play the small-sided game your way. With options to play 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, with or without goalkeepers and walls, there’s plenty of choice as you get stuck into street football in 17 spectacular locations across five continents, including a Tokyo rooftop, Amsterdam underpass, and a neighborhood London cage. And, when you’re ready to head back to the stadium, there are plenty of new features in FIFA 20 to get stuck into. There’s a brand new morale system in Career Mode making it the most authentic yet, new gameplay features that make the beautiful game more realistic than ever before, and throughout FIFA 20 you’ll get to play in more than 30 official leagues including the prestigious UEFA Champions League, with 700+ teams, 17,000+ authentic players and over 90 licensed stadiums from around the world! And that’s before we even get started on the most popular mode in FIFA… FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. With new ICONS including French legend Zinedine Zidane, new ways to show off your style with Club Customization, Season Objectives that reward you for completing tasks for your Club, and the addition of FUT Friendlies that let you kick back and relax against friends or the FUT Community, there are more ways than ever before to build your dream squad in FUT 20. Whether you’re playing in the street or stadium, we’ll see you there. Happy #FIFAFriday! View the full article

As the library of PlayStation Hits keeps on growing, more and more PS4 fans can purchase award-winning blockbusters, thrilling adventures and family favorites, at an even greater value of $19.99 USD (MSRP). The PlayStation Hits lineup is adding: Far Cry 4 God of War Gran Turismo Sport Rayman Legends The Crew Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Watch Dogs These amazing titles join over 40 iconic PS4 games and recent additions to the PlayStation Hits lineup, such as Friday the 13th, God of War III Remastered, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, Nioh, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard. The PlayStation Hits range is a great way to catch up on epic PS4 games through PlayStation Store and select retailers across the country. For a full list of PlayStation Hits available in the US, visit our PlayStation Hits page. In Canada, please note that titles vary, as well as range in price. For a full line-up of titles available in Canada, please visit here. Stay tuned to PlayStation.Blog for more additions to the lineup in the future. Otherwise, let us know what games you’re looking forward to in the comments below! View the full article

Email us at blogcast@sony.com! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here This week, the gang looks back on all the big announcements that came out of the newest episode of State of Play. The Last of Us Part II! Death Stranding PS4 Pro! Humanity! Arise! Wattam! And more! Listen in! Stuff We Talked About State of Play The Last of Us Part II Wattam Humanity Arise Sayonara Wild Hearts Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Control Sensory phenomena while playing games The Cast Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA Justin Massongill – Social Media Manager, SIEA Kristen Zitani – Social Media Specialist, SIEA Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article

Hello, Slayers! Today we’re talking about Dauntless’ next (and biggest!) update: Aether Unbound. This massive patch features a ton of great content. It also coincides with Dauntless leaving early access and going full 1.0. We’re big on feedback at Phoenix Labs so we can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Aether Unbound heralds the arrival of a fearsome new Behemoth, Tempestborne Stormclaw. This particularly nasty version of Stormclaw boasts shocking (pun intended) new attacks that will challenge even the most veteran of Slayers. Deadly storm clouds, lightning attacks, and electric traps that restrict the battlefield are just a few of the weapons in its varied arsenal. To help combat this savage threat a new ally called the Scarred Master has arrived in Ramsgate. She brings with her a powerful new weapon: the aether strikers. The strikers are a fast-paced, up-close, personal weapon, and they feature some new systems that are among our deepest and most rewarding yet. On the surface, aether strikers may appear to be mere gauntlets, but make no mistake: The strikers turn Slayers into living weapons. As you dish out damage and perform specific combos, you’ll charge up Mantras. Every time you charge a Mantra you’ll get access to the Surge attack — a dashing punch that allows a Slayer to pass through their target and reposition themselves in the heat of battle. Consuming Mantras in the heat of combat will allow you to perform different techniques, such as Tempest Form, Karma Breaker, and my personal favorite, Adamant Bolt. This mighty attack unleashes a powerful blast of energy that consumes all your Mantras and gains bonus damage for keeping all your other Techniques active. To maximize your damage output you’ll have to manage your combat resources extremely carefully! Aether Unbound also marks the release of our latest Hunt Pass: Way of the Fist. Inspired by the Scarred Master and her disciples, Way of the Fist provides Slayers with 50 levels of unlockable content and cosmetic rewards. This Hunt Pass also features our first upgradeable armour set, one that levels up as you complete your Hunt Pass. Slayers can earn experience points for their Hunt Pass by gathering collectibles in the city and completing bounties acquired through Dauntless’ new Bounty system. Bounties are a new way to slay — providing Slayer with flexible challenges that they get to choose. Slayers can have up to four bounties active at any given time, and can draft new ones by spending tokens. Tokens are unlocked in a variety of ways. Some are granted automatically, for example you get two per day for free. Others can be looted from hunts and unlocked in Hunt Passes. Bounties will provide Slayers will valuable Hunt Pass experience, and come in a couple varieties – Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each with increasing degrees of difficulty but also rewards. We’re very excited to share Aether Unbound with Slayers everywhere and we can’t wait to hear your feedback. We hope you enjoy the update and we’ll see you in the Shattered Isles. View the full article

To say it’s been an exciting week for all of us here at Naughty Dog would be an understatement. On Tuesday, we released our brand new trailer for The Last of Us Part II, which featured all-new footage, the reveal of Joel, and confirmed that the game will be launching on February 21, 2020. As you may know, this week is important for another reason: today is Outbreak Day — our celebration of The Last of Us community that takes place every year on September 26. This marks our seventh anniversary of Outbreak Day, so we wanted to make it special. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get straight to it! The Last of Us Part II: Inside The Demo Earlier this week, journalists from all over the globe had their first-ever hands-on with The Last of Us Part II. Alongside their in-depth coverage and impressions you can find online right now, we’ve released The Last of Us Part II: Inside the Demo, a special behind-the-scenes video that showcases new footage and shares more details about the story and gameplay featured in the two new demo levels. Play Video Play Video Free PS4 System Theme and PlayStation Store Sale What’s better than a new PS4 system theme for Outbreak Day? A free one! In keeping up with tradition, we’ve released our new The Last of Us Part II Grunge Theme, featuring animated effects, new art, and music from The Last of Us Part II, and it’s available now at PlayStation Store for free. As an added bonus, all existing The Last of Us Part II PS4 system themes and avatars are 50% off from now until next Tuesday, October 1. The Last of Us Part II Ellie Cosplay Guide Since announcing The Last of Us Part II nearly three years ago, we have been floored by the enthusiasm we’ve seen from the cosplay community. Week after week, fans from all over the world have shared photos of their meticulously crafted Ellie cosplay. As a small token of our appreciation and to help aspiring cosplayers, we’ve created an extensive cosplay guide that features high-resolution renders and insights about every aspect of Ellie’s character design — from her distinctive frayed work shirt to the style of her hair. It’s available to download now via TheLastofUs.com/OutbreakDay. Be sure to share your cosplay, fan art, and other creations with us at NaughtyDog.com/ugc. New The Last of Us Part II Gear Of course, it wouldn’t be Outbreak Day without new The Last of Us merch! PlayStation Gear Store has just launched a new collection of The Last of Us Part II items, including awesome new Ellie and Joel graphic tees, and a black-on-black The Last of Us Part II logo hat. The lineup also includes a new The Last of Us Part II logo tee and a Firefly logo hat. Best of all, all of the items introduced for Outbreak Day, as well as all existing The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II products at PlayStation Gear Store are 20% off from today, September 26, until Sunday, September 29. Swing by PlayStation Gear Store to see more. The Last of Us Part II Limited-Edition Statue and Art Book For the collectors out there, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Dark Horse to create a new limited-edition The Last of Us Part II Ellie Statue and the official art book for The Last of Us Part II. Standing at 12” tall, this premium polyresin statue was designed by our own character artists and features Ellie standing with her bow at the ready. It’s up for pre-order now via Dark Horse Direct and is expected to ship in summer 2020. Alongside the new limited-edition Ellie statue, we’re also excited to share The Art of The Last of Us Part II — an exhaustive collection of hundreds of pieces of original concept art, character art, and more from The Last of Us Part II. The Art of The Last of Us Part II will be available for pre-order next Monday, September 30, and will release on March 3, 2020. Win Outbreak Day Posters Signed by the Studio If you missed our limited-edition The Last of Us Part II Outbreak Day posters from years past, don’t worry! To coincide with The Last of Us Remastered joining the PlayStation Plus lineup for the month of October*, next week we’re kicking off a Photo Mode contest where you can enter for an opportunity to win a set of all three Outbreak Day posters, signed by the development team here at Naughty Dog. Beginning on October 1, all you have to do is fire up The Last of Us Remastered, capture your Photo Mode masterpiece, and share it with us via NaughtyDog.com/ugc and include your name, address, and date of birth for a chance to win. We’ll be selecting one winner a week every Friday from October 4 to November 1 and featuring the winners on Naughty Dog’s social media channels. The contest is open to fans who are 18 years or older and legal residents of the United States (excluding Arizona) and Canada (excluding Quebec). Void in Puerto Rico, all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations and where prohibited or restricted by law. On behalf of the entire studio, thank you for all of your passion and support for The Last of Us and helping us celebrate Outbreak Day year in and year out! For all the latest, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. *The Last of Us Remastered will be available to active PS Plus members between October 1 and November 4, 2019. View the full article

Ellie’s story continues in The Last of Us Part II, and I had a lucky opportunity to reunite with her at a recent hands-on preview event. The demo revealed copious gameplay details, from Ellie’s improved mobility to new threats ranging from guard dogs to new evolutions of the infected. It also yielded a peek at the stunning visual enhancements Naughty Dog brings to the anticipated follow-up. The early portion of the demo features heartfelt story moments between Ellie and her companion, Dina. Ellie was already a multifaceted protagonist in the previous game, but she’s now nineteen and her age shows in the depth of her character. She and Dina exchange playful teases, search each other’s eyes for signals, and dance around the topic of former lovers. My favorite moment between the two occurs when they enjoy a beautiful view of the Wyoming wilderness, and Ellie quietly curses to herself when she realizes she flubbed an opportunity to make a move. Moments like these showcase Ellie’s tenderness and vulnerability, and remind us of the little girl Joel fought to protect. The second half of the demo further showcases Ellie’s violent side, and the lengths she’ll go to exact justice on those who hurt her loved ones. She faces a group of xenophobic survivors in Seattle who have captured Joel’s brother, Tommy. Ellie ventures into enemy territory to rescue him. Naughty Dog has gone through great lengths to convey that these enemies are people with lives and loved ones, not one-dimensional threats. Normally, sniping an enemy with a bow and arrow from considerable distance would come with some pride and relief. In The Last of Us Part II, it might be met by the shrieks of your victim’s loved ones yelling the deceased’s name in grief. Violence is sometimes necessary to survive and endure in this world, but it constantly weighed on my conscience. Read on for an overview of the hands-on demo’s content and key gameplay details: ● Patrol – The first section of the preview I played was set within the snowy, abandoned towns surrounding the survivors’ hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. Snow crunches satisfyingly underfoot and fierce winds make patterns across its surface. ● A Day in Ellie’s Life – Ellie’s main job is to patrol the area surrounding Jackson. Early in the game she rides horseback through the shattered, abandoned buildings in the wooded expanse, where she and Dina check for signs of deadly infected, dangerous marauders, or survivors. ● Suburbs – The second section takes place in what remains of Seattle, Washington’s Hillcrest neighborhood. The series’ iconic overgrown aesthetic is well represented with lush, green tree canopies shading a broken town road. Impressively rendered mist hangs heavily over the area and completes its authentic Pacific Northwest atmosphere. ● Meticulous Detail – Naughty Dog elevates the visual fidelity of this grounded world to new heights. Your horse’s muscles flex and jiggle as it gallops. Tall grass ripples and tree bows flex with the wind. Ellie contorts her face in intense focus as she silently takes down enemies. Upgrading weapons at a workbench rewards you with strikingly detailed animations like swapping out a shotgun’s magazine. The authenticity is astounding. ● Jump – Ellie is more limber than Joel ever was. Players can now jump to reach higher vantage points or cross small gaps. Don’t expect to pounce hapless victims like an assassin, but look forward to expanded freedom and new opportunities for traversal. ● Dodge – One of Ellie’s most potent new abilities allows her to dodge incoming close-quarters attacks. Step out of the way of survivors’ axe swings or slashing Runners with a quick button tap. Dodging was especially handy when evading surprise Stalker attacks. The new feature feels satisfyingly empowering, but also necessary considering how enemies seem smarter and harder to predict. ● Crawl – Hit the deck! Ellie can now drop to the ground by holding Circle. This is useful for quickly breaking line of sight with enemies, crawling through small passages, or keeping a low profile. The latter stealthy application is invaluable. Slinking through tall grass to get the drop on passing enemies and evading pursuers is critical with The Last of Us Part II’s new analog stealth system. Hiding yourself in plain sight among the tallgrass is simultaneously liberating and harrowing, as blowing your cover could mean being fully exposed. ● Guard Dogs – …but don’t get too comfortable crawling through the grass. Trained guard dogs are on patrol, which can follow your scent and chew up your well-laid plans. Activate Listen Mode to see your scent trail. Be careful when you take out a dog’s handler, though, because solo canines are difficult to spot in the tall grass without their master walking next to them. Getting jumped by a dog is not only nerve-racking and dangerous, it presents players with the moral choice of whether they flee or take it out. Naughty Dog confirms that you don’t have to kill these animals to progress, and personally… based on my heavy heart following the demo you’re better off evading them. Ellie confronts a Clicker. ● New Infected Revealed – Shamblers are horrifying, walking pustule-clusters that spray gaseous acid when they get near you and take a ton of damage. Once defeated, these festering threats explode with violent force. They’re faster than they look and are awful to look at. Proceed with caution. ● Expanded Abilities – Supplements can still be collected to unlock abilities. New to The Last of Us Part II, players can choose from multiple skill upgrade paths to customize Ellie to their playstyle and we got to see just some of these in action. Survival focuses on improving health, expanding Listen Mode’s range, and throw distance. Crafting lets her create melee upgrades, add smoke to stun bombs, and increase her crafting speed. Stealth improves prone movement speed, speeds up stealth kills, and unlocks pistol silencers. I love the newfound choice to evolve Ellie’s capabilities to my playstyle (Stealth worked great for me!) ● Silencers – Canisters are a new crafting material that let Ellie attach handmade suppressors to her semi-automatic pistol. This makes her next three shots dead silent, expanding Ellie’s strategic options in the field. As a stealth-focused player, I found great relief upgrading my silencer’s durability. This hard-hitting sequel takes the core gameplay of the original and expands players’ tactical options at every turn. New threats and smarter enemies elevate the challenge to meet Ellie’s enhanced range of abilities, so you’ll need to learn new tricks to survive in an unforgiving world. The weight of my violent actions in the demo stuck with me just as long as my awe at the jaw-dropping world Naughty Dog is creating. Discover what the future holds for an older, wiser, and more dangerous Ellie when The Last of Us Part II comes to PS4 and PS4 Pro February 21, 2020. View the full article

In today’s Gran Turismo Sport update, we have some classic sports cars from the 70s including an old and new example of Chevrolet engineering. Rain has also been added to the Central and East loops of the Tokyo Expressway creating some new challenges in this scenic city track. The update is available for everyone to enjoy starting from today. If you missed the news earlier this month, I am also pleased to announce our partnership with Michelin as the official tire technology partner for Gran Turismo. As such, you will find a wealth of new Michelin related content in brand central and throughout the game. We also announced an exciting collaboration with Porsche, which will bring the Taycan Turbo S to Gran Turismo Sport as free DLC by October! We also confirmed the 971 Living Legend will be coming next year, as well as Porsche designing a Vision Gran Turismo car. New Vehicles In total, four new vehicles will be available: Chevrolet Corvette StingRay Racer Concept ’59 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Package ’18 Ferrari 365 GTB4 ʼ71 Dodge Super Bee ’70 Featured Vehicle: Chevrolet Corvette StingRay Racer Concept ’59 (Gr.X) Debuting in 1953, the first generation Chevrolet Corvette would go on to win numerous trophies in the world of racing. The next step was the development of the Corvette SS race car which debuted in 1957, a project led by Zora Duntov — the man often dubbed ‘the father of the Corvette.’ While aesthetically similar to the base Corvette, the underpinnings of the SS were completely different. Designed for use in racing, it featured a shortened tubular frame upon which was mounted a 302 BHP fuel-injected 283 engine, and the car achieved a top speed of 181.4 mph in testing. However in the same year those plans were scrapped after the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) agreed to ban the direct participation of manufacturers in racing, following a number of accidents in NASCAR and other motor sporting events. There was a successor to the SS though, in the form of the StingRay Racer. The car inherited the frame and body covering the engine, almost as is, from the Corvette SS. The final car, created by the newly appointed GM Styling department Chief, Bill Mitchell, and designer Larry Shinoda, also borrowed styling elements from a blackballed next-generation Corvette prototype. This StingRay Racer entered a variety of races as a private personal race car of Bill Mitchell, and won two consecutive SCCA Class C modified titles for 1959 and 1960. Its styling also had great influence on the design of the 2nd generation Corvette which appeared in 1963. New Weather conditions An option for rain weather condition has been added to the Tokyo Expressway — Central and East Loop track. GT League Seven new rounds have been added to the GT league. View the full article

Eat or be eaten — the world of Code Vein is harsh and unforgiving. As a Revenant, you’re able to choose different Blood Codes, Blood Veils, Gifts, and weapons in a myriad of combos that give you distinct advantages in battle. Add strategic attacks and coordination with your partner into the mix, and you have an endless number of options to explore in your battle strategy. Not quite sure where to begin in your fight for survival? Don’t worry — we’re giving you some helpful tips to use on your impending journey. Secret Codes Throughout the Code Vein experience, there is a considerable amount of branching paths with hidden areas to explore. Keep a close eye out for those sparkling item identifiers in the field or markers on your mini map. They could be Vestiges — fragments of Blood Codes — that can be used to unlock memories and Gifts. Some gifts require multiple Vestiges to unlock, so be on the lookout. If you’re having trouble, there are also specific Gifts that can help identify items in a larger vicinity. “Rez me!” In Code Vein, there is no shame in dying. Dying is a great way of trying out different skills and tactics to overcome difficult situations. Having a partner with you in your adventures is a great asset, as they have the ability to resurrect you within a short window after losing all your health, just as you can for them; but just like you, their ability to revive you also has a cooldown. When fighting bosses or mobs, it’s imperative to pay close attention to your partner’s icon since it will indicate if they can revive you again. If they’re still in a cooldown phase, it might be best to back away and take things carefully until your partner can cast once more. Prepare for the Next Battle Prior to entering a fight with a boss, certain preparations can be made to give you an extra advantage at the beginning of battle. Prior to entering the field and triggering the boss fight, examine which buff gifts would be advantageous for you fight such as additional fortification or elemental weapon enhancements. Though they begin to deplete from the moment you cast, they will be active as you enter your fight, giving you a chance to play aggressively from the start. Additionally, if you can strike your foe with a Drain Attack first, you can get two additional Ichor stock from the get-go, giving you additional flexibility with more casting opportunities during your battle. The Definition of Insanity There’s an old saying that the definition of insanity is repeating the same actions yet expecting a different outcome. Throughout the game, there are many points where you may hit a difficulty wall. Due to the fact that you can effectively change your character class via your Blood Code at any time, it’s in your best interest to change things up from time to time and see if you have better success. Changing your Blood Code (or class) can affect your strength, speed, proficiency in Gift types, base Ichor stock, and the like. Additionally, you can change your partner NPC, weapon, Gift Set, and Blood Veil, all of which can be exactly what you need to take down that formidable foe. Give it a shot; what’s the worst that can happen? Sweet Relief To relieve yourself of your ailments, you have a couple options. Using a consumable is a quick way to rid yourself of a status change, though it comes at a cost to purchase from the shop. Additionally, a consumable will only remove the status from yourself, leaving your partner unaffected. Alternatively, you can use the correct Blood Code with the appropriate Gift to remove the status. Just like Gifts that buff your character, Gifts that remove status ailments will cast on both you and your partner character. Remember these tips and tricks to gain a strong edge in your battles against the Lost. The beginning of your journey is nearly here, and we’re excited for you to take on the formidable challenges in Code Vein! View the full article

Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce the upcoming release of the first official DLC for their hit hardcore survival game. DayZ’s second official map, Livonia, will be available to purchase soon on PS4, and is showcased in our new trailer. Based on the recently released map from the Arma 3 Contact spin-off expansion, the Livonia region brings a fresh new experience to the post-apocalyptic world of DayZ. With vast green landscapes, dense expansive forests, serene lakes, and winding rivers, the 163km2 Livonia map offers the perfect backdrop for any survivor lost in the wild. The landscape, however, won’t be the only change of pace for DayZ players. The temperate late summer climate of Livonia will bring frequent rainfall and thunderstorms, providing players with additional environmental challenges during their travels – and making protective gear and shelter more important than ever. And, of course, with a new wilderness comes new wildlife. Most prominently, there is a new predator roaming the forests of Livonia – bears! – and they won’t take kindly to human-shaped threats. Survivors will have to be well-equipped to effectively deal with these grizzly foes. Arriving in tandem with the 1.06 update, the new map will be premium DLC and bring hundreds of new assets for the community to make use of – assets which will be available to everyone for free without the purchase of the Livonia map.Whether you plan to embrace this new challenge of survival with allies or face it as a lone wolf, the picturesque-yet-unforgiving backdrop of Livonia awaits you soon on PS4. View the full article

Hi PlayStation fans, today we’re launching our own online store to offer PS4 consoles, accessories, games, and more directly from PlayStation for fans and gift-givers in the US, who can visit a single destination. Integrated within the PlayStation.com website, you can now easily navigate from hardware and game product information pages directly to purchasing these PlayStation products from our store, ranging from PS4, PS4 Pro and PS VR systems and bundles, as well as headsets, DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers, PS VR accessories, a selection of physical games, and voucher codes for PS Plus subscriptions. With plans to expand down the line, the store’s initial selection of physical disc games includes titles such as: Astro Bot: Rescue Mission Blood & Truth Bloodborne Days Gone God of War 3 Remastered Horizon Zero Dawn Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition MLB The Show 19 Quantic Dream Collection Ratchet & Clank The Last of Us Remastered Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End This site not only provides our fans in the US with the option to purchase these items directly from PlayStation, but is also intended to help gift givers easily find the right product for their friends or family. Fans will find that prices on the new store align with those found at other retailers. The new online store is open now exclusively in the United States, with a limited time launch promotion ending on October 31, 2019, for two bundles, including: PlayStation 4 + a 12-month subscription of PS Plus for $339.99 USD (regularly $359.98 USD) PlayStation 4 Pro + a 12-month subscription of PS Plus for $429.99 USD (regularly $459.98 USD) PlayStation Plus members who are signed in are also eligible for Free 1-Day Express Shipping. Visit direct.playstation.com to check it out today, and be sure to come back often as we continue to expand with new products and promotions down the line. View the full article

We launched Black Desert on PlayStation 4 just over a month ago, and today we’re bringing the second major content update to players, now available as a free download. The shifting sands of the Valencia region hold many secrets to explore and adventures to complete — so to help prepare you, we’ve detailed some tips and information on what to expect! The desert kingdom of Valencia brings withering sandstorms that can be deadly if you’re not prepared. Before venturing into the great expanse, be sure to craft Purified Water or Star Anise Tea to prevent Heat Stroke and Hypothermia. To increase the challenge, new enemy types can be found for experienced adventurers to conquer. Beware of the new world boss, Kutum, who emerges from the shifting sands to hunt with lethal precision. To assist in defeating Kutum, Absolute Skills have been added to all classes, enabling devastating and powerful attacks. For those players looking for an extra boost in combat against the creatures of Valencia, we’ve added the Awakening feature to all ten character classes. Once a unique quest is completed at Level 56, each character’s can be awakened and have their combat prowess permanently boosted, unlocking new skills and weapons for use on the battlefield. Speaking of character classes, we’re adding two new options for players to choose from for their adventure to become their true self. Lahn and Ninja bring a high-level of agility and precision to master on the battlefield: Lahn: Lahn is extremely agile, with the unprecedented ability to leap and glide through the air over long distances. Combined with the flexibility of her Crescent Pendulum, whether she’s facing enemies head on or raining death from above, she is truly a force to be reckoned with. Ninja: Ninja is a high-skill fighter that excels in agility, using dashes, aerial skills and teleportation to rapidly close the distance to enemies. With the ability to conceal his presence, the Ninja can lie in wait before delivering precise, deadly strikes against his opponent. The kingdom of Valencia has a violent past, one which introduces new gameplay elements for players. Adventurers who kill another player within the region will receive a villain mark regardless of their current Karma, and will be treated as a hostile by other players. Once killed, murderers will be sent to Pila Ku Prison to serve out their time and gain de-buffs. If you look carefully, though, an escape route is rumored to exist… We’re excited to see all of you exploring the new content added today to Black Desert! View the full article

And that’s a wrap on our third episode of State of Play! We put a lot of work into this one, giving the show a visual overhaul and implementing feedback you’ve given us on past episodes. We think it’s culminated in our best episode yet — we hope you agree. We kicked off with the reveal of Humanity, a mysterious new title being developed by tha ltd. and Enhance, coming to PS4 next year with optional PS VR support. Then, we launched into a deluge of new reveals and updates on long-awaited games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, MediEvil (demo out today!), Civilization VI (finally coming to PS4!), and Arise: A Simple Story. We also revealed October’s PlayStation Plus lineup, featuring The Last of Us Remastered and MLB The Show 19. If you’re in the market for a new PS4 Pro, we’ve got good news: Kojima Productions’ upcoming Death Stranding is getting a beautiful limited-edition bundle featuring a 1TB PS4 Pro console and an eye-catching translucent orange DualShock 4, mirroring the style of the game’s BB Pod. You can pick yours up on the game’s release date: November 8, 2019. We also gave you a sneak preview of some upcoming PlayStation VR games, including Gorn, Espire 1: VR Operative, After the Fall, LA Noire: The VR Case Files, and Space Channel 5: Kinda Funky News Flash. Ooh la la! Finally, we ended the episode with a new trailer for The Last of Us Part II. I think that one speaks for itself. We’re pretty proud of this one, but we’re always watching to see how you like each episode. You are, of course, the reason we started State of Play. So, what did you think? State of Play: Your Favorite Reveal? State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article

The underlying idea behind the artistic concept of Stardust Odyssey was to avoid a conventional, hard sci-fi universe. The aim was to create an 80’s-style, French sci-fi universe inspired by the likes of Mœbius and Jean-Claude Mezières, leaning more towards a world of fantasy based on magic and not industrial, advanced technology. We wanted to create a world where you would steer ships filled with ornaments and items made of primitive materials, such as wood, stone, leather and gold, floating through space with their wind-filled sails. The idea was to create a warmer feeling for the players, in contrast to the cold, futuristic materials and minimal design often found in sci-fi games. The second key element behind the game’s artistic concept was to come up with an original, exotic sci-fi look, taking inspiration from ethnic oriental cultures. The game’s main source of reference is the Silk Road and its convoys of merchants constantly travelling across land and sea to trade their merchandise; the middle-eastern civilizations of nomad clans and ethnic groups like the Berbers. Choosing the Silk Road as a reference point meant inviting players to travel through two types of environments and atmospheres: deserts and seas. Instead of flying through space, our ships, designed like boats with sails, would float above a sea of clouds. With the constant presence of sand covering the hulls and cabins also referring to the idea of stardust. Even though “nomadic life” was the central inspiration for the design, the environment needed to include some “sedentary lifestyle” aspects, such as buildings and architecture, away from the convoys. These are like unreachable areas in the background, setting the scene for anchoring points where the constantly-traveling merchants could dock. So, we designed homes such as seaside villages with ports and lighthouses that could fit in any type of landscape, along dunes or cliffs, in order to give extra life to the settings and add to the allure of the game. One of the main constraints was varying the rhythm, having two paces of gameplay. Since the main gameplay involves sailing through convoys in an open view environment, we chose to establish the meta game in a cosy, more sheltered space. For example, a snug tent providing a different sense of space, where you can rest and sit face to face with the other characters. More Images from Stardust Odyssey We also decided to represent both dangerous and harmless types of animals in the game. So, there are wild creatures in the form of parasites that attack the cargoes and players, but also domesticated animals, which are an essential part of nomadic tribes’ lives, helping to carry belongings. Like oxen, the domesticated animals needed to be large, strong creatures, the size of a small ship, in order to tow large cargoes. Moreover, to fit with the underlying theme of the artistic concept, they had to be based on marine life forms, so we decided to create a whale-like creature to carry heavy cargoes. As a small independent studio, we had to take on several roles. So, as a concept artist and head of the game’s aesthetics, I was also in charge of supervising the Sound Design and the coherence between the Artistic Environment and the Music. The musical compositions had to convey the classic, orchestral, epic feel of a fantasy adventure, based on the standard structure of western music but with a hint of oriental influence using exotic instruments. We wanted to offer something fresh, an original VR game, and I think we did it! State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article

You’ve asked on our livestreams. You’ve asked in our forums. You’ve even asked our artists on Twitter. You’ve asked so many times that our Community Manager wakes up in cold sweats. Now, the time has finally come for us to answer. Free Lives, along with Devolver Digital, are excited to announce that Gorn will arrive on PS VR in Winter 2019. We’re working with the formidable team at 24Bit Games to bring the best possible version of the game to the platform. If you’re new to Gorn, here’s what you need to know. Gorn is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator featuring a unique, fully physics-driven combat engine. It gives players the freedom to execute their most violent gladiatorial fantasies. Gorn is designed around intuitive gameplay, making it one of the best games for first time VR players. If you think you can smash it or bash it or throw it, you probably can. The game is intended to be as ‘pick up and play’ as possible. It’s this intuitive design — along with hilarious, over-the-top, action packed gameplay — that has made Gorn a VR staple. There are many different ways to play Gorn, and discovering new tricks and techniques can be some of the most fun in the game. Players progress through levels of the prison cell, fighting the Emperor’s champions along the way. The game culminates in an epic final battle that puts your wits and reflexes to the test. Gorn also features a custom arena, where you can tweak the parameters of the fight. Adjust the power of gravity, your size, the size of your enemies, or the amount of armor they wear. You can even battle skeletons by adjusting the ‘spooky’ setting. To ensure that gore averse players can also enjoy the game, Gorn includes a Piñata mode that turns gladiators into colorful, candy stuffed enemies. We can’t wait to see your ridiculous combos and brutal hits when Gorn releases on PS VR later this year. Thank you to the PlayStation team and community for your interest in our game. We look forward to sharing it with you. State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article

Hey everyone! Nick from Vertigo Games here – you may know us as the creators of Arizona Sunshine. Have you ever wanted to star in your own 80s post-apocalyptic cult classic? Then we are super excited to announce our biggest VR game yet: After The Fall, a multiplayer VR action shooter with co-op at its core. Check out the first gameplay footage in today’s trailer! Set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, After The Fall pits you and up to three friends against unprecedented, huge waves of monstrous, undead creatures known as the Snowbreed. And when I say huge, I don’t just mean in numbers; you’ll be facing off against some of VR’s most colossal brutes and repulsive deformities. In an alternate 1980s, the age of decadence and delight, humanity started experimenting with a new type of designer drug to elevate the human potential beyond known limits. Meanwhile, the planet suffered: climate change ran hot and cold to extremes, resulting in a new ice age. To cope with the cold, people only consumed more drugs. This led to horrible mutations – the deadly Snowbreed. Now, 20 years later, Los Angeles lies in ruins and survivors are clinging to life in a frozen city roaming with mutated terrors. In your fight for survival you’ll wield a wide variety of weapons. Will you rush to the frontlines with your electrified knuckleduster and custom handgun ready to take down hordes of Snowbreed? Or would you rather stay back and use your hunting rifle with explosive ammo to take down the hulking brutes? It’s up to you. On top of this, you’ll unleash devastating attacks using crafted devices, such as a volley of missiles from a wrist-mounted ‘80s walkman-turned-rocket launcher. Crafting and customizing weapons and gear requires resources and blueprints found throughout the world, which you’ll take back to your basecamp for use. Speaking of basecamp; this is a shared hub where you’ll run into other players from all over the world, hang out and interact with them in VR, form a party of up to four players to go on new missions, and more. But you can also play the game by yourself – the difficulty will scale accordingly. Though I personally feel playing with friends is more fun, especially in VR! While our previous foray into VR shooting, Arizona Sunshine, is a somewhat slower paced survival experience, After The Fall is all about adrenaline-pumping action. It’s slated for release in 2020, and I can’t wait for you folks to play it. We’ll be back at PS Blog with more announcements soon – in the meantime, scavenge www.afterthefall-vr.com to learn more! State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files – which includes seven self-contained cases from the original game rebuilt specifically for virtual reality – is now available for PlayStation VR. Step into the painstakingly recreated world of 1940’s Los Angeles through the eyes of Detective Cole Phelps as you solve cases from across all five desks of the original L.A. Noire, including: Upon Reflection, Armed and Dangerous, Buyer Beware, The Consul’s Car, The Silk Stocking Murder, Reefer Madness, and A Different Kind of War – each picked for their suitability to the virtual reality experience. In addition to cases to solve, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for PlayStation VR allows Detective Cole Phelps to let off some steam with three fun new minigames designed to take full advantage of the game’s unique VR mechanics: Boxing: Step into the ring as Cole Phelps and take on 12 different opponents Speedcar Racing: Race classic 1940’s “Speedcar” vehicles against AI opponents on three new dirt tracks Shooting Galleries: Keep your eye in with target practice in four different shooting galleries, each with their own challenges, targets and weapons L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for PlayStation VR also delivers an enhanced technical experience specifically built for the PlayStation system including greater draw distance and upgraded visual fidelity; new sitting and standing modes (including a new “Crouch” button for easier object inspection); enhanced navigation, locomotion and weapon tuning. The latest enhanced version of L.A. Noire is also available for PlayStation 4, featuring the complete original game and all downloadable content. Owners of L.A. Noire for PlayStation 4 will receive 25% off the purchase of L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files by clicking on the “Get VR Cases” selection in the console game’s main menu. State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article

Today’s State of Play broadcast marked the long-awaited return of Wattam, a whimsical, wonderful world that springs from the mind of Keita Takahashi, famous for his work on Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy. With Wattam’s release date slated for December, the Blog team emailed the famed developer to learn more about his latest creation. Read our full Q&A below. PlayStation.Blog: What is the most important rule you’ve tried to abide by while creating Wattam? KT: I am not sure if I have any specific rules of game development. But I might have similar thing. Now I have two kids, and taking care of them is sometimes harder than game development. When I was working at Namco, I had been working from 10am to 10pm every day. But I can’t do that now. I have to help my wife as much as possible. Of course, I have talked about game and design with the team a lot, but I didn’t have any time besides making Wattam at the office. So I had been eating lunch while working on my desk. But anyway, I am not a person who likes to talk a lot, haha. PSB: What is the goal you’re trying to achieve with the final product? KT: Same as usual, I just wanted to make the game I have never played before. PSB: In a brief way, can you describe how to play Wattam? KT: Turn on the PS4 or PS4 Pro, grab the controller, buy/download Wattam (thanks) and hit button to start the game. PSB: What has changed since you first shipped Katamari Damacy way back in 2004? KT: I don’t think I have not been changing anything myself, besides that I have a family and also gaining weight, but this world has been changing a lot in bad way unfortunately. I’m sad, and thinking what the videogame can do for it… PSB: What’s one lesson you’ve learned about game development since Katamari Damacy that you would recommend to newer or aspiring creators? KT: Trust your team, but sometimes you need to fight with them for making good games. Believe yourself and your ideas, but you always have to doubt yourself and your idea to make good games. PSB: The games you’ve released to date have embraced absurdity as a theme, but they always feel incredibly pure and welcoming. How do you make a game like Wattam weird without running the risk of alienating players? KT: It’s a difficult question to answer correctly because I have never had that sense of the risk of alienating players in my game dev life, haha. Maybe I am a just selfish designer who doesn’t care about players. Sorry. PSB: What emotions do you hope players feel while playing Wattam? How do you create situations in the game to evoke those emotions? KT: I hope just having a fun time even if you saw some glitches. Wattam is a kinda narrative-based game more than you expected, so if I said something, it might be a spoiler:) PSB: If you could remake any game from PlayStation history as a different genre, which game and genre would you choose? How do you think that game would play? KT: I would say ICO. I want to swap a boy for a girl. State of Play September 2019: All the Announcements The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020 PlayStation Plus Free Games for October: The Last of Us Remastered, MLB The Show 19 The Story of Modern Warfare Introducing Humanity, Coming to PS4 & PS VR Next Year Introducing the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro Bundle MediEvil PS4 Demo Launches Today at PlayStation Store Civilization VI Comes to PS4 November 22 Arise: A Simple Story Announced for PS4 Wattam Coming to PS4 in December, Q&A with Creator Keita Takahashi L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Out Today for PlayStation VR After The Fall Hits PS4 Next Year, From the Creators of Arizona Sunshine Gorn Battles to PS VR This Winter Stardust Odyssey Announced for PS VR View the full article