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First released in 2009, Demon’s Souls went on to become a beloved and genre-defining action-RPG for PlayStation 3. The game’s unique gameplay systems, harrowing yet rewarding difficulty, and unforgettable world building made it a hit with fans and critics alike, and many of its innovations can still be felt in gaming today. Starting November 12, the fully rebuilt Demon’s Souls hits PlayStation 5. If you’ve never endured the Valley of Defilement, faced the intimidating Penetrator boss, or rolled credits on this truly mind-bending story, let us simply say: you are in for a treat. And to further show how excited we are about the game, we have a special episode of State of Play ready to share… now! It’s a 12-minute deep dive into the game’s world narrated by SIE Worldwide Studios Creative Director Gavin Moore. Play Video In this tour, we’re sticking with the offline experience – once the game launches, you’ll be able to discover the asynchronous and synchronous multiplayer features* that make Demon’s Souls so adored among fans. Need more to last until launch? Here’s a list of required reading: First details on the Demon’s Souls physical and digital soundtrack More info on the character creator and photo mode The most recent gameplay trailer, focused on the Stonefang Mines *Internet connection and PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) required for online multiplayer. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/KNfgP8o5ZaoView the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here PlayStation 5 draws near! Join Kristen, Tim, and Justin for one last pre-PS5 podcast, wherein the gang talks the launch lineup, games that get our pulse pounding, and a whole bunch more. Listen in! Stuff We Talked About PS5 out next week! DualSense Astro’s Playroom Demon’s Souls Bugsnax PS5 merch now available Games that get our blood pumping Amnesia Rebirth Ikenfell The Cast Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE Justin Massongill – Content Communications Manager, SIE Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE 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.] http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/lna5m6RTYzwView the full article

Last week, we asked you to get spooky in celebration of Halloween and share some goosebump-inducing moments from your favorite games using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here are the chilling highlights: Ghost of Tsushima lives up to its name with these spooky share by TheFourthFocus. 84_bulldawg stumbled across this skeletal scene in Uncharted 4. Themarkplumb keeps some creepy company in this Red Dead Online share. Skulls stack up in this Dark Souls 3 share by NVirxz. This Alien: Isolation share by w1dm0wy is peak spooky. Consider us properly spooked. Xsbr18 shares a haunting beast from The Witcher 3. Share of the Week is taking a break next week, but share your best shots to #PS4share and #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram for a chance to be featured in the future or see more entries to this week’s chilling theme. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/wo72lpwa8IkView the full article

Hi there – with the release of Sackboy: A Big Adventure a little over a week away, I wanted to share some news regarding Online Multiplayer* functionality. We’ve made the difficult decision to delay the full online multiplayer functionality within Sackboy: A Big Adventure. The team have been working hard to ensure that online is the very best experience it can be for players and we just need a little more time to get it right so you can enjoy it to the fullest with your friends and family. Online multiplayer functionality will instead be coming via a patch by end of 2020. (Account for PSN and internet connection required.) This patch will also include: Cross-generation multiplayer where PS4 and PS5 users can play together Game save transfers from PS4 to PS5** On launch day you’ll still be able to enjoy Sackboy with your household in offline couch co-op party play. 2-4 player parties can play through the whole game including unmissable co-op only levels. We understand this will be disappointing for those of you hoping to take advantage of the online multiplayer functionality at launch and appreciate the patience. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to celebrating the launch of Sackboy: A Big Adventure with you all next week! *Online multiplayer requires internet and a PlayStation Plus subscription (sold separately; subscription fee recurs until canceled). **Available for players with Sackboy: A Big Adventure on the PS4 console who choose to upgrade to the digital PS5 version of the game at no additional cost. To upgrade eligible PS4 disc copies, players need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PlayStation.com/help. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/nApW0xmPBPMView the full article

Soon-to-be PS5 players, Fortnite on PS4 has been an amazing ride. It’s surreal to think it was just over three years ago when we first introduced Fortnite to PS4 fans with the game’s Early Access launch. It’s been a humbling (and equally exciting) journey to share each Season, Battle Pass, and event with all of you! As PlayStation kicks off its newest “Season” with the PS5, we’re grateful to continue creating new experiences in Fortnite. Just as you celebrate unboxing a new console at home, it’s been awesome for our team to begin unlocking the power and potential of the new console. We’d like to take this time to discuss what you can expect from Fortnite on PS5, taking a deeper dive into what we shared with you all earlier this week — including the specifics of how Fortnite will utilize the new DualSense controller! A Dive into DualSense: A More Tactile Battle Royale For our initial use of DualSense, we’re supporting adaptive trigger feedback for ranged weapons, making it feel like your old favorites such as the Pistol, Suppressed SMG, and Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle are actually in your hands. How specifically, though? Let’s get a handle on it! Fortnite will support two kinds of adaptive trigger feedback for ranged weapons: trigger pull feedback and sustained feedback. Weapons that fire once per trigger pull — your Pistols, SMGs, Snipers, Assault Rifles, etc. — will use trigger pull feedback, meaning you’ll feel the authentic resistance of pulling their triggers as you push down the trigger of the DualSense. Weapons that require you to hold down the trigger button — like the Boom Bow and the Minigun — will make use of sustained feedback. Even as you’re holding the DualSense trigger all the way down, you’ll still feel an authentic sensation of resistance, reminiscent of what it feels like to draw back a bow or keep a Minigun firing. Fortnite and the Power of the PS5 As a reminder, Fortnite on PS5 isn’t just a tweaked PS4 build but a bespoke one that allows us to take full advantage of the new hardware’s power. Below is a quick summary of how we’re putting the PS5’s power to use to create an upgraded Fortnite experience: Working with the console’s custom RDNA 2 GPU, we’ve made the next-gen version of Fortnite output at 4K and up to 60 FPS in all game modes on PS5. The Zen 2 CPU + expanded memory let us use dynamic visuals and physics to bring even more life to the Fortnite Island. Grass and trees respond to explosions, visual effects for smoke and liquid are enhanced, and there are new effects for clouds and the Storm. Our work with PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD has let us dramatically upgrade loading performance, improving texture loading and letting you get into matches much faster. Split Screen can be played with higher performance: up to 60 FPS! This is due to our work with the improved CPU, GPU, and memory. Enter the Future with a Memento of the Past Entering a new generation of PlayStation is an exciting thing, but it’s also a good time to remember what came before. With that in mind, we’re offering all players the free Throwback Axe Pickaxe, the classic default Pickaxe from Fortnite Chapter 1! This free Pickaxe is currently available in the Item Shop and PlayStation Store and will remain available through January 15, 2021. Whether you pick it up on your PS4 or PS5, the Pickaxe will stay with you in your Fortnite Locker. Speaking of the Future… As we continue releasing new game updates, we look forward to furthering our use of the DualSense controller and exploring new ways to maximize the potential of the console’s hardware. This is just the beginning of our plans on PS5! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/Kgw59H-EPlkView the full article

A warm welcome to all our potential Worms Rumble beta players out there, I’m Adam Findlay, Lead Designer on Worms Rumble, bringing you some of our top tips to dominate during the open beta this weekend – November 6 to 8! Worms Rumble is the first foray into real-time gameplay for a Worms game and on what will be our 25th anniversary of the franchise. The game is a spin off from the classic turn-based gameplay seen in previous Worms titles and offers players a variety of 32-player online game modes, including Last Worm Standing and Deathmatch. So, let’s get down to business with seven top tips to help you bury the competition in the Worms Rumble open beta. Play Video 1. The Baseball Bat is your friend No worm should leave home without their trusty Baseball Bat! And in Worms Rumble, this is your default melee attack. Use the Circle Button to knock back enemy worms who get too close for comfort, smash down destructible objects, or get your timing just right to reflect incoming projectiles and grenades! You could use it as the ultimate finisher with a one two punch combination with a weapon. 2. It’s a trap Use the hidden areas of the arenas to your advantage. When entering vents, cubicles, and certain buildings around the arenas you will be hidden from your opponents, utilise these locations to set deadly traps using the Sentry Launcher and explosives. Alternatively pop out from a hidden location at the just the right time to catch an enemy worm unawares and take them out before they can react! 3. Keep on rolling Remember, a moving target is much harder to hit! Keep mobile with rolling and wall jumping to gracefully navigate the arena and keep yourself on the move. Be careful to keep an eye on your stamina gauge to avoid getting caught out at the wrong time. The Jetpack and Grapple Gun can help you take to the skies and failing that, a well-placed shot with a Bazooka can rocket jump you upwards out of harm’s way. 4. Knowledge is power Learning the layouts of each arena is a sure-fire way to give yourself a competitive edge. How does each zone connect with one another and how many routes in and out are there? It’s a great idea to always have an exit strategy! Keep your eyes peeled for elevators, ziplines and bounce pads around the arenas that provide quick routes in and out of combat or up to higher ground. Or dive into the various vents and buildings to out-flank your opposition or to just lay low and recover between fights. 5. The right tools for the right job From the Bazooka to the Banana Bomb, the Sheep Launcher to the Sentry, you will find the weapon you need for all manner of situations. Stuck in a vent? Unleash an explosive sheep ahead to clear a path for you! Stumbled across a group of enemy worms? A well-placed Banana Bomb or rocket salvo from the Hammerhead will have them dealt with in no time! Trying to become the Last Worm Standing? The Rocket Shield will protect you from incoming threats, while the Sentry Launcher can set up a defensive position around you. And remember, it’s often quicker to switch weapons than it is to reload when you find yourself in a tricky situation! 6. Retreat is always an option When fighting in either Last Worm or Last Squad Standing modes you only have a single life, once you are eliminated that’s it – you’re out of the game! It’s always worth considering dropping back if you find the odds against you, retreat from the fight to live another day. Once out of combat you can heal up and prepare yourself for the next engagement. 7. Keep your eye on the zone closures During games of Last Worm and Last Squad Standing the arena will close its twelve zones during the match. Whilst in a restricted zone you will take an increasing amount of damage over time. Keep an eye on the mini-map to get a heads up as to which zones will close down next and make sure to plan a swift exit to safety! We hope these tips will serve you well during the open beta and look forward to seeing you all on the battlefield! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/XGWmK7SSsPYView the full article

Our team at Counterplay Games can’t wait for you to get your hands on Godfall when it launches on PlayStation 5 on November 12th. That’s when the real fun begins! Before that though, we’re proud to share with you today our launch trailer. Play Video We hope you are ready to fight through the challenges — and earn rewards — as you save the world of Aperion. Our passionate team is so thankful for all the support and encouragement we’ve already received. We have been working tirelessly to create a beautiful world for you to explore, as well as creating an engaging experience filled with lots of combat and, of course, loot to collect. We can’t believe we’re just one week away from the launch of Godfall and PS5. We wanted to give you a final look at the game before launch, so we’ll be walking you through how to set up your custom loadout in Seventh Sanctum, your home base within Aperion. After that, we’ll dive into how you can put that loadout to the test by giving you a brief peek at the first boss fight in the Water Realm against Thraex. Let’s dive in! Preparing for your mission In the Seventh Sanctum, you’re totally safe to practice your moves with the training construct. You can swap Valorplates, choose your loadout, upgrade loot at the Forge, and organize your party for co-op. Choose a Valorplate Before you hop into a mission, you should select the Valorplate that you think will work best. For example, you could utilize Vertigo. Her Valorplate symbolizes wisdom, and allows us to supercharge our shock damage, rewarding electrifying build paths that deal damage over time. Once you’ve chosen a Valorplate, it’s time to get started on how you’ll get equipped. Selecting your gear The character screen helps you understand your build at a glance. On the far right, you can see your overall stats and primary attributes. Might tracks your standard attack damage, Spirit increases ability damage, and Vitality represents your overall health. You will also see additional information like your chance at a critical strike, etc. You have eight distinct equipment slots to utilize within Godfall: two weapons, one charm, one amulet, two rings, one lifestone, and a banner. All of these pieces of equipment help modify and amplify key stats. Today we’re going to look a bit closer at weapons, lifestones and banners. Weapons Weapons are a key part of Godfall and change up your playstyle, moveset, and damage type. You can quickly swap between any two weapons and equip new ones on the fly if you find something great in the field. When choosing weapons, you can see their detailed stats, special effects, and a closeup look at the weapon itself. Take Retribution, for example. It is a two-handed Greatsword to carve through mobs. We could also utilize Stormflayers, a set of Dual Blades for quick single-target DPS. Lifestones Lifestones restore health, allowing you to keep fighting. They can also trigger powerful effects, giving you the edge in tough combat. Banners Banners are AoE buffs that affect you and your co-op allies. These effects stack with other banners your allies drop, allowing your team to choose a moment to truly dominate the battlefield. Fighting a boss Once you’re all equipped and ready to go, you will head to the Holomap to select your mission. Today, we’ll talk a bit more about the first boss fight in the first mission of the Water Realm where you fight the mighty Thraex. As you reach the end of Tormentor’s Asylum, you’ll find a room housing the Thraex. The Thraex are proto-dragons that are extremely territorial, making them excellent guardians, like a fire-breathing German Shepard. This challenging fight will require every tool in your arsenal. Banner up, throw on Archon Mode, and lay into the beast while dancing around its attacks. The most dangerous place to be is right in front of it. Use side dodges to get a good angle of attack and sneak in a few strikes before the Thraex counters. And when it fires its laser, make sure to get that shield up or slide on under. Managing your cooldowns, like your Shield Throw and weapon special abilities is key. Handle all of this, and you’ll handle the Thraex and earn yourself some well deserved loot! See you at launch In the full game, you can embark on a full campaign as well as sidequests called Hunts that provide even more challenging versions of this boss and others. Once you’re through the main story, endgame challenges await you with Dreamstones and the Tower of Trials. We hope you enjoyed this dive into Godfall’s build system and a boss fight. We can’t wait for you to experience every mission, realm, Valorplate, and weapon we have in store for you and your friends on PS5 on November 12. And if you pre-order today, you’ll earn some exclusive loot as well. From all of us at Counterplay, thank you and we’ll see you at launch. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/4-CaTBmIki0View the full article

Following last week’s news, we wanted to share more with you about the game itself, so let’s talk about what you can expect when you download your copy from PlayStation Plus in February* next year with a breakdown of the game modes you can play solo, in a team with AI, or friends and rivals in online multiplayer. Mayhem Mayhem plays like a classic deathmatch. Playable in solo and teams, deal damage and wreck as many opponents as you can in the time limit. The player with the highest score wins. It sounds familiar, but can you control the chaos by mastering the balance between vehicle and character action. Carnado Take what you learn in Mayhem and put it all on the line in Carnado. Playable in both solo and teams, it’s focused around risk and reward. Earn Gears (AllStars’ collectable in-game items) for damaging or wrecking competitors, which are automatically stored in your vehicle. Sacrifice your vehicle by driving into the Carnado to score points. Back on-foot, get a new vehicle or steal one from your opponents for a quick points boost. The more you wreck, the more Gears you earn. Stockpile Stockpile is our take on capture and control. In this team based mode, wrecking or knocking out opponents will cause Gears to drop to the floor. Go on foot to collect the Gears and run through a gauntlet of vehicles to one of the three banks around the map. Stand on a bank to deposit Gears, and claim it for your team. This is a battle for bank ownership; the team with the most banks at the end of the game wins. Gridfall 16 AllStars enter the arena, but only one will emerge victorious. In Gridfall, it’s about using all your skills to stay in the game as the arena falls away from beneath your wheels. Wreck your opponents off the edge of the map or find temporary safety in the platforms above. As players get wrecked or knocked out, they’ll trade a respawn to get back in the game. If you run out of respawns, you’re eliminated! The winner is the last AllStar standing. So that’s are game modes at launch, what else can you expect from Destruction AllStars at launch? Training Visit the Training area, complete the tutorial and practice with any of our 16 AllStars. Challenge Series Play Genesis’ “One Small Step” challenge Series and unlock exclusive Character and Player Cosmetics through a curated series of challenging events against the AI. Rewards Access an expanding wardrobe of cosmetics for AllStars and your player profile. Unlock items when playing the Challenge Series and level up in Multiplayer to earn AllStar Coins that you’re free to spend on the items you want. But it doesn’t stop there… The team will be closely monitoring community discussion and engaging with players to integrate player feedback through regular updates. We’ll also expand Destruction AllStars through future content drops, including Seasons, events and updates throughout 2021, including new game modes. Expect: New AllStars New Challenge Series New Features The team will be back to tell you details more about our future seasons at a later date. Until then, stay tuned for more AllStar action! *Access to game at launch only available with PlayStation Plus subscription (sold separately) for a limited time. Internet connection required. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/lUQ26JJjK4sView the full article

PlayStation Gear is excited to announce our first PS5 branded merchandise. We’ve been hard at work curating products to fit your everyday lifestyle, and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for this launch. Let’s take a quick look at some of the new PS5 branded items you’ll find on the PlayStation Gear store today. Right out of the gate, we want to reveal our custom PS5 console inspired Quilted Bomber Jacket. Our last bomber jacket was a fan favorite, so we brought back the bomber silhouette and outfitted it with a thicker quilted pattern to keep you warm this winter. Not only that, the inside lining has a custom line art pattern inspired by the DualSense wireless controller. This Bomber Jacket comes in both men’s and women’s fit. We’re excited to launch this new style for you to enjoy. Available for pre-order. Price: USD$179.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Fan of joggers? These new PS5 console inspired joggers are accented with a custom DualSense wireless controller line art pattern at the knee. Don’t worry, it comes in both men’s and women’s fit to match your comfort needs. Available for pre-order. Price: USD$79.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Faux Leather PS5 logo Pom Knit Beanie Available for pre-order. Price: USD$19.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Debossed DualSense Wireless Controller Beanie Available for pre-order. Price: USD$19.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Keep warm with our new beanies! There are a couple styles to choose from, each with its own unique PlayStation flair. This backpack pays homage to the unique PS5 console design. With a sleek and clean style, coming in at 18 inches x 11 inches, it’s a great bag to pack your necessities on the go. Available for pre-order. Price: USD$229.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Illuminate your day with this bottle designed with the DualSense wireless controller in mind. Turn it on, and it will light up when you drink from it! Available for pre-order. Price: USD$27.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Snuggle up with the ultimate throw— a fully sublimated design inspired by the DualSense wireless controller. Available for pre-order. Price: USD$59.95* Ships to US, Canada, and other select countries** Check it all out and let us know what you think. *Retail price plus applicable tax and shipping. Prices may vary based on daily conversion rate. **Other select countries include Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/Z6jZ6IyvQIIView the full article

It’s been incredibly exciting for us these past few months to discuss plans for the next generation of Warframe. As we continue to grow, we want to highlight more about what the future holds regardless of if you play on PS4 or PS5. This is a monumental moment for us at Digital Extremes and for you, as we once again begin a new chapter, on a new Sony console, with new potential, together. As we reflect on the PS4 release of Warframe in 2013, it gives us so much optimism imagining what we can do together with Warframe on PS5. For those of you who haven’t been with us since our humble beginning at the launch of PS4, you’ll be able to enjoy seven years’ worth of player-driven development including new Warframes, Cinematic Quests and Open Worlds. Maybe you haven’t played Warframe in a while. In that case we’ve added more, improved more and we’ve even remastered some fan favorites as well as developing and releasing fan-made content in-game. Regardless of when you last played, now is the best time to return. We are locked, loaded and ready to roll with Deimos: Arcana, the extension of the most recent update, Heart of Deimos. Stomp and Destroy in Deimos: Arcana When we released the Heart of Deimos expansion earlier this year, we introduced our third fully realized Open World. Heart of Deimos gave our mid- to end-level players an incredibly deep customizable Helminth System to add different Warframe Abilities. And it features a beautifully designed, densely packed, alien-infested moon for you to explore. Our second Necramech, coming with Deimos: Arcana on all platforms, is a sheer brute, wielding a shield to defend and ram enemies (note, this is a PS4 shot) and the ability to pick up and throw enemies Deimos: Arcana will be released this month. Our new update gives you the chance to double down on fighting the scuttling Infested faction, starting with a new Entrati Necramech. This is a beast of a machine, capable of high bursts of speed, hovering, and heavy firepower. Equipped with four earnable Abilities, this Thano-Tech mech features an enemy-crunching rocket launcher, a playful grab-and-throw move (you can snatch enemies off the ground to wield as shields and hurl them at opponents), a sturdy Shield, and a Repulse Ability. One of the new enemies — the Splitter — which, when shot, splits into two enemies, will be waiting for you! We have dozens of new additions to this update, and you’ll only have to wait a little longer before we reveal more. In the Distance, a New War Approaches We are always exploring new ideas based on your feedback and suggestions. We introduced Railjack last year, in the Empyrean update which unveiled stunning new space environments where players could step into epic space battles. Since last December, clans have built and piloted their future-tech Railjack battleships, crashed into hostile Grineer forces in fast-paced spaceship battles, infiltrated and commanded enemy ships, and explored new planets. Work-in-Progress Image: A player’s archwing reflecting before re-engaging in battle near the rings of Neptune Following Empyrean, recent updates from Operation: Scarlet Spear to The Deadlock Protocol, and even Heart of Deimos have tied, directly or indirectly, to The New War. Future updates will see the Corpus enter into this epic war, the Lotus’ transformation, and even more surprising alliance shifts. Have a look at in-development art and WIP screenshots that hint at what’s to come. Work-in-Progress Production Image: The devastating effects of unbridled power Work-in-Progress Image: Peeking inside the rings of Neptune Booster Pack and Anniversary Gifts Deimos: Arcana is coming soon and The New War is still in the works. But for players hungry to get started right now, we’ll be releasing a free booster pack to enhance your experience. The Warframe: PlayStation Plus Booster Pack V will instantly upgrade your loadouts. Starting with the exclusive Obsidian Sedai Syandana PlayStation customization (with a design based on the DualSense controller), PlayStation players also will receive a 7-Day Experience Booster, a 7-Day In-Game Currency Booster, 100,000 Credits (in-game currency), and 100 Premium Credits. The big upgrade we made to the Resource Booster is that it guarantees to double whatever resources you find. Experienced PS players also will know that November is a special month. It marks the seventh year of Warframe on PlayStation 4, having launched simultaneously with PS4. To celebrate this milestone, players on PS4 and PS5 will receive Inbox gifts and Alerts so stay ready, Tenno! Join us for the next evolution by downloading Warframe for free now at PlayStation Store and stay up to date on the latest news at warframe.com. Check out two of Warframe’s recent free game updates available to both PS4 and PS5 players. Play Video Heart of Deimos Play Video The Deadlock Protocol http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/mnb3lGH3RaQView the full article

When we first launched Warframe on PlayStation 4 in 2013, we had no idea what journey lay ahead for us being an online, free-to-play cooperative game on console. It was both scary as well as exciting. We certainly didn’t predict your incredible passion that has powered our studio across an entire console generation, and astonishingly, we now start another with the PlayStation 5. Free-to-play gaming has not always been the established formula we know and appreciate today. We knew it was a model that would allow us to support Warframe for as long as we could, but never did we imagine that we’d be here, alongside 18 million PlayStation Tenno as we get ready for the next generation of Warframe. Play Video THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF WARFRAME With next-gen hardware and software possibilities, we aim to yet again work alongside our player community to constantly evolve and improve the experience to bring you the best in Warframe gameplay yet. Head to Plains of Eidolon, one of three open world spaces, to experience PS5 Warframe at its most spectacular. With PlayStation 5, we get to harness improved hardware architecture and feature suites that upgrade players’ experiences all at once, which is a pretty exciting thing for us. We don’t just get to run our tech better, we get the chance to advance it. That means bringing you tech upgrades like dynamic lighting, enabling you to play with friends across generations with cross-save and cross-play, and so much more! We’ve had next-gen consoles in our sights both as gaming fans and as a developer for a while, and our new rendering system was designed to take full advantage of the technology — not just as an upgrade, but as a base that we can continue to build on and expand over time. NEXT-GEN TECH, NEXT-GEN RENDERING Taking full advantage of the power of the PlayStation 5 console, we’ve upped the ante on dynamic lighting. Seeing the technology improve so much over the years, we knew that it was paramount in taking Warframe and the entire looter shooter genre to the next level. Bask in the stunning atmosphere of Gas City with your squad before wiping out Corpus thugs. We’ve spent a significant amount of time and energy developing and testing our new enhanced renderer. This rendering technology allows us to create dramatic, dynamic lighting that follows the natural direction and strength of any given light source in an environment. You’ll see it in the muzzle flash of your Weapons firing, in the gleam of your Heavy Sword or in the beaming glow when casting your favorite Warframe’s Abilities. Dynamic lighting brings all of our open worlds to life, more immersive than ever before. From the neon underbelly of Fortuna, to our newest landscape on the Infested moon of Deimos… there’s no better place to see the stunning differences. The way light from the sun casts long shadows from the trees, the way foliage creates dynamic shadows as you stalk through it, or in the reflections on your Warframe as you stroll through the densely-packed market square of Cetus. And this is just a new beginning, another chapter in our ongoing journey together. Now that we have the ability to implement dynamic lighting, we can’t wait to build new content from the ground up with technology that enhances the way you play. Left: Warframe on PS4 | Right: Warframe on PS5 On PS5, Warframe will look and play better than ever. Textures throughout the entire game will be at their sharpest, thanks to a game-wide remaster that will also help you save on space. Running at up to 4K resolution and 60fps means no detail will escape your eye. You could even say that Missions will run as smoothly as Nezha using Fire Walker. You can also expect improved loading times across the entire game thanks to the next generation solid-state drive. When recording footage for this trailer, we noticed that the load time into our open world Cetus, was several times faster on PS5 than PS4. You’ll be able to step into your next adventure on the Plains, Orb Vallis or Cambion Drift faster than ever before. CROSS-PLAY, ACTIVITIES, ADAPTIVE TRIGGERS No Tenno is complete without their Squad. Which is why giving you the ability to play with your PS4 friends was a huge priority for us in developing our next-gen experience. You’ll be able to move seamlessly between platforms or play with your Squad regardless if they’re on PS4 or PS5. What this means for those who are taking the generational leap, is that your profile, along with your progress, will be saved and will follow you to your PS5. You’ll also have new ways to keep track of your progress, and access to exclusive challenges and rewards with the Activities feature. Progress Activities will show you exactly how close you are to earning a Trophy, while Challenge Activities will get you right into the action with no need to load the game. The first will be a Sanctuary Onslaught Challenge, with more to come! In combination with improved loading times across the Origin System, our goal is to get you into the action as fast as possible so you spend more time playing, and less time waiting. When we saw the promise of the DualSense controller and Adaptive Triggers, we immediately realized the potential of creating a more exhilarating combat experience. At launch, you’ll feel the impact of every shot fired with each trigger pull, bringing a new level of immersion and thrill to your actions without comprising the tight, fast, fluid and responsive controls that you can only get in Warframe. As we explore the more advanced Haptic technology, we’ll soon be able to generate vibration patterns that match in-game environments for greater immersion: feeling the cold snow crunch under your feet on Venus in contrast to the soft-footing of a dusty Mars settlement. We are a strange sci-fi game with moments of intense action, but we also have moments of intimate character interaction, emotional story-telling, mind-body experiences, and explorations of extra-dimensional spaces — those are moments that can also be enhanced while playing with a DualSense controller. AN EVER-EXPANDING UNIVERSE To the Tenno who have been with us for the last seven years, you’ve seen first-hand how much the game has grown. Because of your passion and your feedback, we’ve evolved from a single tileset to 18 planets, 30 Quests, three open worlds and so much more. We’ve taken great pride in building, supporting and playing with you all. Over the past three years on current generation hardware, we’ve remastered a handful of player-favorite updates with significant gameplay, graphic and sound improvements. Imagine what next-gen fidelity, power and speed could bring to future remasters? The possibilities are endless… We’re always working behind the scenes to bring you fresh and exciting content, and that promise is one we’ll be living by with what’s to come on PS5. So keep your eyes peeled for Warframe’s arrival on PS5 this year! Your journey is just beginning, Tenno. Don’t miss exclusive next-generation rewards, including the PS+ Booster Pack, celebratory in-game Alerts and much more! Join us for the next evolution by downloading Warframe for free now at PlayStation Store and stay up to date on the latest news at warframe.com. Check out two of Warframe’s recent free game updates, available to both PS4 and PS5 players. Play Video Heart of Deimos Play Video The Deadlock Protocol http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/Dzw6rYMp8soView the full article

The Kahnum has returned! Fan-favorite fighter, Mileena, is making her way to Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. Real quick before we talk about her ferocious fighting style, let’s do a lore recap. After the death of Shao Kahn in the 2011 reboot of Mortal Kombat, Mileena took over the title of Kahnum. Just like Mileena herself, her rule was chaotic, and she was deposed by Kotal Kahn. She attempted to win her throne back but failed. Mileena was then executed by D’Vorah with a bug-filled smooch that will not be winning best kiss at any Hollywood award show. Thanks to Kronika’s meddling with time, Mileena is back and looking to control the hourglass’ power. She wants to rewrite history and create the world she believes she was born to rule. Play Video “A million souls have cried out for my return.” —Mileena If you’re a fan of Mileena from any era, you will love how she plays here. First off, Mileena now has a sharp set of claws to slash through her opponents. Mileena’s base moveset can be likened to Klassic Mortal Kombat II with all of the core moves that you’d expect, including her trademark sai and her ball roll for starters. Her core moveset also includes the teleport kick, which when amplified ends as a throw and allows you to choose which direction to toss your opponent. For fans of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, look out for a fun Easter egg, her UMK3 Kombo is back! Mileena gains new moves in her custom abilities. She has a new command grab that turns your opponent’s head into a pin cushion, a player-controllable sai that travels across the ground and the Kahnum dash, a slide that can be amplified TWICE! We’re also debuting a few skins different skins for Mileena: Dangerous Allure (above) — A modern reimagining of Mileena’s Klassic ninja outfit, and her main skin. True Kahunum — garb worn by the heir to Shao Kahn. Beauty of the Beast — bringing out Mileena’s savage Tarkatan side. Malign Presence — A colorful variant of Mileena’s main outfit. Mileena rolls into Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on November 17 for PS5 and PS4. Pre-order now at PlayStation Store or on console, as well as other retailers, and get access to the Time Warriors Skin Pack at launch featuring a new character skin for Noob Saibot, Liu Kang and Skarlet. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/NTY8MmLEDQYView the full article

Hi all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19, today we are confirming that all day-of launch sales will be conducted through the online stores of our retail partners. No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day (November 12 or November 19, depending on your region) – please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase. Be safe, stay home, and place your order online. Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time, under the retailer’s safety protocols. Please confirm the details with your local retailer. A special thank you to our entire community for your continued support this year. Here’s to the next generation of gaming! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/r2T1oqsiTUIView the full article

Rebuilding Demon’s Souls from the ground up has been a daunting task, not only because of the original title’s grand scope, but also because we know how much this game is beloved by PlayStation fans. We love it, too, and that’s why we have gone to great lengths to recreate every feature of the original game on PS5, and that includes the character creator. To create your character as you see fit is to build an emotional connection to the world of Demon’s Souls. You don’t play as a muscle-bound barbarian or a mighty god but an average person, vulnerable and familiar. Together you will face the same fears and overcome the same challenges. Watching your beloved character die is painful, but this spurs you to take revenge, reentering the battle. Each victory is ever sweeter because your creation lives on. With this new character creator, you will be able to customize your appearance with up to 16 million permutations. We’ve added many more customization options than you’ll remember from the PS3 game, and also worked hard to ensure there is a satisfying variety possible for those who wish to tinker with every slider. Play as yourself, or who you want to be. Here are just a few of the many possible combinations. The team is incredibly excited to see the amazing heroes (including the weird and wonderful) you will imagine. It’s important to remember: Demon’s Souls is a deep, rich single-player action-RPG with seamlessly integrated synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer elements.* Your custom character is someone you’ll be able to show off to other adventurers around the world, and we wanted the limits of that personal expression to go far beyond just what weapons or armor you’ve equipped. We hope having far more freedom to craft your avatar – combined with the vast improvement in detail and visual fidelity – will translate into memorable encounters, be they fleeting apparitions, cooperative allies, or competitive invaders. With the number of total synchronous online players in an instance increased to six, standing out will mean so much more. Speaking of showing your character off, what better way to do so than with our newly added Photo Mode, which allows you to immortalize your triumphs and tragedies as well as celebrate and commiserate with your friends (and us!). As you might expect, Photo Mode contains all the features that you need to create memorable shots. In Photo Mode, you can hide and show weapons and helmets, or even turn off the character entirely to capture that iconic scene. Or maybe you’d like to strike a pose or change expression for the ultimate selfie. Of course, you can change the camera settings, zoom in and out, add film grain, or blur out your friends (mean!). By the way, all filters are also available outside of Photo Mode during ordinary gameplay, including one designed to tune brightness, contrast and color levels to closely resemble those of the original PS3 game, for those who may prefer that classic look. So that’s just a quick glimpse at two great features available in Demon’s Souls. We can’t wait to see the great characters and images the community comes up with once the game launches on November 12. There’s much more to discover, but we’ll leave those for you to find. *Internet connection and PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) required for online multiplayer. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/C0GL5dYVVwUView the full article

My adventures with Matt Nava began first with thatgamecompany’s Journey and continued with Giant Squid’s debut masterpiece ABZÛ. Now, a decade into this partnership we are poised to release The Pathless and I believe this one has pushed me harder than either of the previous two (and honestly, probably more than any score I’ve done, period). Play Video I was lucky to be involved from the very beginnings of the project, and compose alongside Giant Squid’s development for over three years. In that time the conception of the score evolved a lot, both in terms of how it would be technically implemented into the game, but also more philosophically. Whereas ABZÛ is quite linear in its storytelling, The Pathless’ open world design demanded a different relationship between the player and the music. We had to constantly make fine-tuned adjustments about when we felt our job was to gently accompany the unguided wanderings of a player, versus when we should more aggressively inject into the game unapologetic emotion. Austin Wintory conducting a large horn ensemble at London’s famed Abbey Road studio two All told I recorded 104 musicians and wrote almost three hours of music. The score, which is built around what I call “a global jam band,” fuses musical traditions of Tuva, Scandinavia, China, Eastern Europe, Mongolia, Appalachia, Western Africa, and hints of the Middle East, all intermittently mixed with orchestral flavors. The goal was to create something which feels like a “playable mythology,” as if the player is experiencing firsthand the story that underlines the tale behind a constellation or a cave painting. It’s something deeply human, exploring some of our most enduring ideas, across every culture on the planet. Recording at Bias Studios in Washington DC with the Tuvan Alash Ensemble The resulting scope was significantly beyond our prior games. Working again with my amazing partner in SoundCrime Steve Green (Giant Squid’s sound designer and audio guru), we’ve crafted a large-scale interactive score that dances with the player’s choices throughout their adventure. As you explore, solve puzzles, glide through the clouds and engage in the dazzlingly intense battles, the score will seamlessly bob and weave with you. I can’t wait to pull the curtain back in more detail as we get closer to launch. This has been a labor of love unlike any other and everyone involved gave it everything they have. Thank you for taking a look and we’re excited to see what you discover on November 12! The Alash Ensemble from Tuva, with composer Austin Wintory http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/ClIcPTPIBKkView the full article

This past July, we announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition and its hundreds of hours-worth of content are arriving on PS4 on December 4. Today, we’re pleased to announce that a free demo is coming… right now! Visit the demo page and download now! What’s included in the demo? The demo is a generous slice of the game that will take you multiple hours to complete – and all your progress carries over to the full game! It takes you through the lengthy opening chapter of the game. You start as a young man about to take part in a ceremonial climb, marking his passage into adulthood. But when events take an unexpectedly dangerous turn, he discovers a power and destiny that will change his life forever. If you’ve ever played a Dragon Quest game, you know this simple setup will soon turn into something far more epic and emotional – and sure enough you’ll encounter all kinds of twists and turns in the demo that you won’t expect. We won’t spoil anything here, but let’s just say you’ll meet some characters you won’t forget any time soon… After the introduction, you’ll be unleashed into the lush and vibrant world of Erdrea. The areas you’ll get to explore are richly detailed, full of secrets to discover and monsters to defeat in exciting and fast-paced turn-based combat. You’ll also get to experience some of the new enhancements added to this version of the game. What’s new in the Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition? This version of Dragon Quest XI has more new features than you could shake a slime at. For example, it now features the orchestral in-game music as standard – these beautiful Dragon Quest tracks have never sounded so rich and full. Other new enhancements you’ll be able to experience in the demo include the ability to speed up battles, making those basic fights whiz by. Slicing through hordes of Cruelcumbers and Needlers in record time is weirdly satisfying and addictive. You’ll also be able to try out the new photo mode so you can capture the beautiful vistas and meadows in artistic shots, or just pose the characters in funny ways. There’s loads more beyond the demo too – the full game has hours of additional story content, an improved crafting system, and even a feature that lets you play the whole game in 2D like a classic Dragon Quest game. Find out more about the new features here. How long is the demo? When we say this is a generous demo, we mean it. With so much story to see, so many characters to meet and so many monsters to battle, you could spend up to 10 hours playing this. And don’t worry – all that progress can be carried over to the full game. When is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition out? If you’re excited to play more, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition releases December 4. You can pre-order now at PlayStation Store. We hope you enjoy your first steps on this epic journey, and we can’t wait for you to play the full game later this year. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/TJ0uhGejoFIView the full article

I know PS5 is juuuuust around the corner, but let’s take a look back at October’s big new PS4 games and figure out which one was the best, yeah? October was a big one — we started off strong with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time and Star Wars Squadrons, FIFA 21 hit the pitch, and Watch Dogs: Legion snuck in right at the end of the month. Plus, we saw delightful new indies like Carto, Ikenfell, and Ray’s the Dead, the party game wizards at Jackbox Games released a new Party Pack, Amnesia: Rebirth taught us new lessons in terror, the second entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology made its debut… and plenty more. We’ll leave the polls up through the end of the weekend, so get those votes in and we’ll reveal the winner next week. See you then! How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players’ Choice winners throughout the year. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won’t qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Shadow of the Colossus and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted. Players’ Choice: What was October’s best new game? http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/uRZ9L7inzKIView the full article

Last week, we asked you to gather your team and tackle Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. While fighting off demonic Oni and mastering your skills, you shared your best shots using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: Teammates move together in this co-op share by KUROINU_tusima. The masks are off in this share by Liveevilphotos. Marka_game created a fierce movie poster-styled share. Nemineminemico leaps into action in this moonlit share. Shinobi_space races forward in this haunting share. SindyJ_B focuses in on their hero. Search #PS4share and #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: Spooky Share by: 9am Pacific on Wednesday, November 4 Just in time for Halloween, it’s time to get spooky. Share your scariest, most haunting moments from the game of your choice using #PS4share and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/YAUmCxBcF5EView the full article

For me, the most iconic element of Demon’s Souls is the way the title utilizes sound and music. Music is used sparingly, and fear builds within you from its absence, and a sense of loneliness and desperation creeps in. But the void left by the music is filled with sound, which surrounds you and envelops you. Every drop of water above you and creak of wood below you add to the tension and excitement. You wonder what caused those rocks ahead to fall, or what those wails are in the dark. The soundscape is both atmospheric and frightening, immersing you in this brutal and beautiful world. Only when you face your greatest challenges, the horrific and terrifying bosses, does music burst onto the scene, creating the backdrop to an epic encounter. The music defines these unforgettable moments. It’s not only the music that defines this world, but also the incredible characters that inhabit it. Some good, some bad, but all with a tale to tell. We were lucky enough to get many of our original voice cast back to take on their iconic roles, with all dialogue being rerecorded. It will be great to see players of the original game falling in love with their favorite characters and voices all over again. Countless hours were spent adding thousands upon thousands of new sounds to the game, really bringing this world to life. These are the sounds of Boletaria that will disturb your dreams. Will you go mad from the incessant beating of the heart and the haunting singing in the Tower of Latria? And how many of you will find courage in the face of the skin-crawling skitterings of the Armored Spider deep in the belly of Stonefang? PlayStation · Demon’s Souls (Original Soundtrack) – Flamelurker Perhaps that courage will come from the music. We lavished as much attention to this as the game’s soundscape. We reimagined the original score by Shunsuke Kida, creating dramatic new arrangements of his wonderful themes. Everything was rerecorded at Air Studios in London, with a world-class orchestra and choir. You can even hear the famous pipe organ at Temple Church that adds a haunting backdrop to many of the tracks. 120 of the finest musicians in the world perform on this score. And we’re incredibly proud of it. Play Video We’re happy to announce that we will be releasing the soundtrack to Demon’s Souls on digital platforms on November 26. A CD release by Milan Records will follow shortly thereafter. Or for those like myself who are old at heart, or just connoisseurs of older media, then you can enjoy this amazing soundtrack on vinyl with pre-orders scheduled to open in early December. Vinyl cover art by the incredible artist Ken Taylor http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/2tAT3NRsYYsView the full article

The Open Series has always been the place to win amazing cash prizes, but in November the stakes are seriously raised. Top FIFA Creators are competing this month, and you could be taking them on in an exclusive Special Edition Match. Whatever your gaming ability, this is your chance to take on the best and win big. Introducing the PS4 Tournaments: Open Series Special Editions AA9Skillz (US) and AJ3 (UK) are on board. If you recognise those names, you’ll know it doesn’t get much bigger than this. Except, it does. Because they each captain their own elite Bounty Squad of fellow creator talent who are ready to play you, one-on-one, for cash. With reputations like theirs on the line – and thousands of fans watching worldwide – the pressure is on. It won’t be easy, but win here and you’ll immediately make a name for yourself as a genuine FIFA wunderkind. How to enter Entry couldn’t be simpler. FIFA 21 Open Series participants this November will be eligible for an invite to their own Special Edition Match against a Creator. Then it’s down to your gaming skills to win the cash. Anyone can enter, whatever your skill level. There’s nothing to lose and potentially everything to win. The Open Series: Special Editions is open to all eligible participants* in the US and UK. Registration opens October 30 with the first round of qualifying taking place on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4. Play the biggest creators in the game On the US FIFA 21 Bounty Squad AA9Skillz: A win ratio in the thousands (seriously) and a following that tops 3.3 million. Enough said. Buck Army: Competitive, former-Colorado Rapids baller is tough competition. Mike Labelle: This NY Red Bull is a total FIFA Pro, with the trophy cabinet to match. BFordLancer48: Made his name playing FIFA Career Mode like an absolute boss. Rated Hugo: Rated for a reason. Lots of reasons actually. A top 100 player on Atlanta FC’s roster. On the UK FIFA 21 Bounty Squad AJ3: Over 2 million follow this Evertonian’s content. No pressure. HashtagTom: England international gamer and ePremier League champ. ChesnoidGaming: Passionate about all things FIFA, Chelsea and winning. Marshall89HD: The expert. Knows every player inside our and how to build a team to win. ShaunaGames: The future is female and Shauna is showing the way – a massive talent with the personality to match. These creators will be the first to tell you they’re among the best. But are they all talk? If you’ve ever watched them play and thought ‘I could beat them’, now’s your chance. Win cash prizes You’ll win $125 for beating any Bounty Squad member while the Bounty Squad captains have a huge $500 bounty on their head. It’s not just cash up for grabs As with all Open Series tournaments, there are prizes for placement and participation. From yet more cash to exclusive themes and avatars to collect along the way. The Open Series really is the place to play if you want to win big. Format & schedule Only those who participate in a weekly Open Series qualifier this November will have a chance to play in the Special Edition Matches. Once you’re in the draw, you could be invited to play a member of the Bounty Squad the following week. The Open Series itself is a Swiss Format. Excel through four rounds of competitions against players of similar skill to reach the Monthly Finals. Only the top eight qualify. Win that Monthly Final, and your journey from amateur to all-star will be complete. The Open Series is open to anyone* and is the quickest way to open up a whole new world of cash prizes and exclusive FIFA 21 rewards. What are you waiting for? Your All-Star status is just a few wins away. Visit compete.playstation.com to learn more and sign up to play. What are you waiting for? Your All-Star status is just a few wins away. Visit compete.playstation.com to learn more and sign up to play. *Restrictions apply. Active PS Plus subscription required. Must be 16+ and a resident of the United States or the United Kingdom. Void where prohibited. See full rules: http://esl.gg/FIFA21_OS-EN-Special http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/N6WdOwFXXskView the full article

The NBA Season might be over but the excitement continues in NBA 2K. November’s Open Series is going to be absolutely huge, as top NBA 2K21 Creators rock up on the virtual court. ZackTTG captains an All-Star Bounty Squad of the biggest and best NBA 2K Creators in the world right now. You could be invited to play against one of them 1v1 for cash dolla. Zack himself is a YouTube NBA 2K superstar, with 78 million views and 1.6 million followers. His Bounty Squad draft was hotly contested, but the final Squad contains fellow creator all-stars PoorBoySin, Carlos Story, Jay Canada, and Kenny Chao Jnr. Anyone who knows NBA 2K, will know that’s a lineup of serious ballers. Winning will be difficult, but entry couldn’t be simpler. All NBA 2K21 Open Series participants this November will be entered into the draw to play a Special Edition Match against a Creator for cash and glory! Registration opens October 30 with the first round of qualifying taking place on Wednesday November 4 and Thursday November 5. Play the biggest creators in the game The big names on the Bounty Squad: ZackTTG: 1.6 million follow Ohio’s latest larger-than-life all-star. PoorBoySin: NBA 2K Playground Legend 3 years running. Sin is a serious player. Carlos Story: Much-loved former banker who chucked it all in to build a successful YouTube career. Jay Canada: Top Canadian creator, long-time NBA 2K player and radio personality. Kenny Chao Jnr: Skilled NBA 2K gamer and paving the way for female Creators, Kenny Chao Jnr rules. These guys will be the first to tell you they’re among the best. But are they all talk? If you’ve ever watched them play and thought ‘I could beat them’, now’s your chance. Special Edition Prizes The Bounty Squad are all that stands in your way of making it rain. Beat any Squad member to win $125. But captain Zack himself nets you a cool $500. To raise the stakes even higher, you’ll be playing to a massive audience of NBA 2K superfans. This is a chance to make a name for yourself on the biggest stage. Plus, you’ll pick up sweet NBA 2K21 prizes in the Open Series itself like exclusive themes and avatars for placement and participation. Format & schedule Only those who participate in a weekly Open Series qualifier this November will have a chance to play in the Special Edition Matches. Once you’re in the draw, you could be invited to play a member of the Bounty Squad the following week. The Open Series itself is a Swiss Format. Excel through four rounds of competitions against players of similar skill to reach the Monthly Finals. Only the top eight qualify. Win that Monthly Final, and your journey from amateur to all-star will be complete. The Open Series is open to anyone* and is the quickest way to open up a whole new world of cash prizes and exclusive NBA 2K21 rewards. What are you waiting for? Your All-Star status is just a few wins away. Visit compete.playstation.com to learn more and sign up to play. *Restrictions apply. Active PS Plus subscription required. Must be 16+ and a resident of the United States. Void where prohibited. See full rules http://esl.gg/NBA 2K21_OpenSeries_SE-EN. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/TtjNJQAJKmoView the full article

Hi, I’m Brian Parnell Director at No Matter Studios. Today I’m excited to announce that Praey for the Gods will be available for PS4 and PS5 Q1 2021! Play Video No Matter Studios is a tiny studio of three developers and Praey for the Gods is a crowdfunded game that has been in development since 2016. Since that time Tim, Chien and I have been working around the clock to get the game ready for a v1.0 launch with new boss content on PS4. As a small team of three Chien was already focused on PS4 and had implemented a number of optimizations over a series of months that got us running at a solid 30fps on PS4. It looks great on PS4 and runs well, but on PS5 the game is truly amazing. 60fps right out of the gates, at max graphical settings, full shadows, high res textures it is awesome. Load times are dramatically reduced — it runs like a dream on PS5. Of course, our next thought was DualSense. We had played a couple demos from Sony showing how immersive it could be. Our minds were blown; DualSense is such a big deal. Feeling your bow draw back and the resistance match on the controller’s adaptive triggers is so visceral. Feeling your feet crunch through deep snow, the tug of your sail cloth popping open as you leap into the air, or feeling the wind blow — all of these impacts are felt in your hands as you control your character. It’s so satisfying and incredibly immersive. For a game like ours, it brings so many details of our world to life and makes interactions that much more compelling. We’re still digging into the DualSense controller and will continue to tune it as we polish the game for our launch. We want everyone to be able to play the PS5 version when they can so Praey for the Gods will have a free upgrade from the PS4 to PS5. This means you can buy it on PS4 and when you pick up a PS5 console the game will automatically upgrade when you play it on the PS5 version. We’re in the last stages of development and focusing on making the PS5 version the best it can be. We can’t wait to have you all get to play the v1.0 version of Praey for the Gods when it ships early Q1 2021 on PS4 and PS5. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/HXiCu7YYCKcView the full article

PS Now players, you are in for an action-packed month as a new lineup of PS4 titles join the service from Tuesday, November 3. The biggest challenge will be deciding what to play first. Flex that superheroic muscle and clash with DC’s finest costumed heroes in Injustice 2? Cause mayhem across an apocalyptic wasteland on foot and behind the wheel in Rage 2? Or do you dedicate yourself to perfecting racing lines and outperforming the competition in F1 2020? Or save – and reshape – the world in My Time at Portia? And remember, you can also enjoy PS Now’s amazing lineup of games on PS5 when the PS5 console launches in November*. Let’s take a look at each of those games in turn. F1 2020 British racing studio Codemasters roars back onto the Formula 1 racetrack with an extensive range of new gameplay modes, headlined by the immersive MyTeam. Create your own F1 team – driver, teammate, engine supplier and more – then compete on the grid for championship glory. Split-screen racing caters for competitive households, while online races will let you take on fellow fans worldwide. Injustice 2 Play Video Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios brings its fighting expertise back to the DC universe in this superpowered brawler sequel. Don the cowl of comic book icons such as Batman, Aquaman and other larger than life characters as they battle it out in new environments on an epic scale. With the Gear System, you can fashion the look and fight strategy of your chosen heroes, powering them up with character-specific equipment. Rage 2 Play Video Pairing id Software’s FPS pedigree with Avalanche Studios’ open-world prowess, Rage 2 invites you to enjoy ludicrous vehicle combat, super-powered first-person mayhem, and an open world full of emergent madness. Tear through an unforgiving wasteland battling ferocious factions to find upgradable weapons and devastating Nanotrite powers to crush the oppressive rule of The Authority once and for all. My Time at Portia Play Video Split your time between being an adventurer, farmer and engineer in this enchanting sim set in a charming post-apocalyptic land. Restore your Pa’s neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops and raising animals. Want to take a break from crafting? Befriend Portia’s quirky inhabitants and take part in the town’s many mini-games, or strike out to explore and battle your way through ancient ruins and dungeons. Also joining PS Now from Tuesday, November 3: Kingdom Come: Deliverance** Warhammer: Vermintide 2 *PS5 console available in U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea on November 12, and available everywhere else on November 19 (availability in each country subject to local import regulations). PS5 launch date for China is still under exploration and will be announced at a later date. **Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available on PS Now until May 3, 2021. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/BX3eh8j8fjMView the full article

A new promotion invades PlayStation Store from Friday October 28! In Planet of the Discounts, European players can soar around the racetrack in MotoGP 20 or master their backhand in AO Tennis 2 for less, while North American gamers can save big duking it out in Tekken 7’s fighting arenas or forming their all-time favorite tag-team of anime icons in My Hero One’s Justice 2. And regardless where you’re gaming from, Battlefield V’s massive multiplayer matches are available at a discount for the length of the sale*. Below is the list of games included in Planet of the Discounts on PlayStation Store for both regions. To see the full list and find out your regional discount on each title in the sale, click here (for North America) and here (for Europe). Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion Age of Wonders: Planetfall Age of Wonders: Planetfall – Deluxe Edition Age of Wonders: Planetfall – Season Pass Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Anthem: Legion of Dawn Edition AO Tennis 2 Battlefield V Bayonetta BioShock: The Collection Black Clover: Quartet Knights Burnout Paradise Remastered Centurion Shot Kal Dalet Pack Crayola Scoot Crossout – Born Free Pack Crossout – ‘Corrida’ Pack Crossout – ‘Drive’ Pack Crossout – ‘Insomnia’ Starter Bundle Crossout – ‘Law of the Wasteland’ Pack DayZ DayZ Livonia Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory Digimon World: Next Order Dragon Ball Xenoverse Dragon Ball Xenoverse – Season Pass DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders Dying Light – Season Pass Dying Light: The Following Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition Espire 1: VR Operative Euro Fishing Euro Fishing: Bergsee Euro Fishing: Castle Edition Euro Fishing: Foundry Dock Euro Fishing: Hunters Lake Euro Fishing: Le Lac D’or Euro Fishing: 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Edition Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Expansion Pass Monkey King: Hero Is Back Monopoly Deal Monopoly Plus Monster Energy Supercross 3 – Season Pass Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game 3 Monster Jam Steel Titans MotoGP 20 My Hero One’s Justice 2 My Hero One’s Justice 2: Deluxe Edition My Hero One’s Justice Need for Speed – Deluxe Edition Need for Speed – Ultimate Bundle One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 One Piece: World Seeker – Deluxe Edition Overpass OVERPASS Deluxe Edition Paladins Dragon Rider Pack 2 Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: Heroes Within Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: Season 2 Bundle Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: Solo Pack Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: The Force Awakens Pack Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: The Last Jedi Pinball FX3 – Star Wars Pinball: Unsung Heroes Project CARS 2 Project CARS 2 – Season Pass Project CARS 2 Deluxe Edition Pure Farming 2018 Pure Farming 2018 – Deluxe Edition Rebel Cops Red Dead Redemption 2 Remnant: From the Ashes – Complete Edition Resident Evil 4 Resident Evil 5 Resident Evil 6 Ride Ride 3 Ride 3 – Gold Edition Road Redemption Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV – Season Pass Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Digital Deluxe Edition Sakura Wars: Digital Deluxe Edition Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Skyforge: Class pack Skyforge: Firestarter Collector’s Edition Skyforge: Necromancer Quickplay Pack Skyforge: Pioneer Pack Skyforge: Revenant Quickplay Pack Skyforge: Starter Pack 2.0 Skyforge: Warlock/Witch Quickplay Pack Sniper Elite 4 Sniper Elite 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Sonic Forces Sonic Mania Soulcalibur VI Soulcalibur VI – Season Pass Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Star Wars Pinball Season 1 Bundle Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter Star Wars: Racer 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UglyDolls: An Imperfect Adventure Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Vanquish War Thunder – Apache War Thunder – AVRE War Thunder – Black Shark War Thunder – CV 90105 TML War Thunder – EC-665 Tiger HAP War Thunder – Fiat G.91 R/4 War Thunder – Geniere War Thunder – G-Lynx War Thunder – Hunter FGA.9 War Thunder – Leopard War Thunder – Magach 3 War Thunder – MiG-17AS War Thunder – Object 120 War Thunder – OF-40 Mk.2 (MTCA) War Thunder – P 420 Sparviero War Thunder – Rooikat 105 War Thunder – Saab J-29D War Thunder – Sabre Skyblazers War Thunder – Sea Hawk War Thunder – Strv 103-0 War Thunder – Super AMX-30 War Thunder – Vautour IIA War Thunder – XM-1 General Motors War Thunder – Т-55АМ-1 Warface – Godfather Luxury Pack Warface: Breakout Warface: Breakout – Deluxe Edition Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr: Complete Collection Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr: Imperium Edition Warhammer Pack: Hack and Slash Warhammer: Chaosbane Warhammer: Chaosbane – Deluxe Edition Warhammer: Chaosbane – Magnus Edition Warhammer: Chaosbane – Season Pass Watch Dogs 2 – Deluxe Edition WWE 2K20: Deluxe Edition XCOM 2 XCOM 2 Collection XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Zombie Army 4: Dead War – Deluxe Edition Zombie Army 4: Dead War – Super Deluxe Edition Planet of the Discounts runs from Friday October 28 until November 20. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/WS45i9AEcncView the full article

It has been an honor to work on such a legendary and beloved title as Demon’s Souls. We understand how much it means to all of you because it means so much to us. And that’s why it is with great excitement (and a little trepidation) that we present to you our newest gameplay trailer. Play Video In this second look into the daunting world of Boletaria, we journey to the barren lands of Stonefang, one of the five distinct realms of Demon’s Souls. Here, deep beneath the ground, cursed miners feverishly dig for the bones of ancient dragons, vast caverns of molten lava keep the weapon forges of Stonefang lit, and the sound of hammer on anvil never ceases. While our previous trailer showcased gameplay from the very start of the game, where a sword and shield may suffice, Stonefang provides greater perils. In these tight tunnels and molten caverns, even the environment is your enemy. You will need to adapt to the situation, understanding when to press your attack at close-quarters and when to punish your enemy from afar. Even so, skill and reactions have their limits, and proper equipment and preparation could be the difference between victory and defeat. And remember that whatever the outcome, every death has meaning and will make the eventual success all the sweeter on your journey to become the Slayer of Demons. Returning fans will remember the horrors of the Armored Spider and Flamelurker, who lie in wait for the foolhardy in Stonefang. On PS5, we have lovingly recreated these daunting battles so you will believe that your memories have come to life. Every spark and ember, every blow against your shield, and every furious screech, just the way you imagined it. And the wait is nearly over. Please join us on November 12 at launch to experience the incredible world of Demon’s Souls. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PSBlog/~4/Y_vGTZqNQ-cView the full article