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God of War defies hyperbole. Almost every effusive thing you may have heard about Santa Monica Studio’s hit is borne out through gameplay. It’s a study in contrasts. It’s brutal, but sensitive; fast, but methodical; huge and sprawling, but intimate and focused; loud, but quiet. It is first and foremost a fabulous action game. Experts will love the infinite ways they can approach any given battle. Novices will appreciate that they can smash on R1 and R2 and wail their way through the game effectively, if a bit inelegantly. Kratos’s boomerang-like Leviathan Axe is a masterclass in satisfying weapon design, adding weighty impact to every fight. His fledgling son, Atreus, boldly fires both colorful quips and helpful elemental arrows into the fray as well. It’s a big game, too, with lots to see and do. God of War is famously set against the wondrous backdrop of Norse mythology — another pantheon for Kratos to make waves in. Speaking of water, exploring the Norse realms as father and son is hugely rewarding. Every moment spent battling Draugr, helping Wayward Spirits, and soaking in the vivid world is a delight. Somehow, though, the giant ogres, dragons, cat-lizards, and jaw-dropping vistas all play second fiddle to the rocky relationship between father and son. If you really want to know the true secret behind God of War’s artistry, the reason it won so many critical accolades and such ardent love from fans… well, look to its uncanny insight into dysfunctional families. Kratos isn’t a good role model, or even a particularly good guy. But he’s trying to change his ways, to “be better.” His inexperience as a father — rendered in a brilliantly subtle, award-winning performance by Christopher Judge — is both awkward and moving. Underneath that gruff exterior, you see, Kratos is scared: of the responsibility of parenthood, and by the reckless anger he sees in his son, an anger that serves as a mirror to his own deicidal past. Atreus, meanwhile, would rather be almost anywhere else than traveling with dear old dad. He bristles at Kratos’s attempts to control him, and resists his cautious approach to danger. He’s smart and spirited, but he’s young and impatient. Against all odds, the connection between this unlikely pair deepens and matures over the course of their epic quest. They grow and learn from each other. And, layer by layer, they gradually shed the psychological armor they’ve both built up. Until, by the time the game ends, they’ve become a true family. God of War’s story is remarkably deep and personal. Material of this caliber is rarely explored in the interactive medium, and the execution here is virtually flawless. God of War is one of the best games of the year, and the generation. What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! View the full article

I spent a good chunk of my teens and 20s striving to master games like Dance Dance Revolution, DrumMania and Beatmania IIDX (not to mention your Guitar Heroes and Rock Bands), and I’ve been a vocal champion of virtual reality since the early “Project Morpheus” days. Beat Saber combines these two passions in an addictive, “why-did-it-take-this-long-for-someone-to-do-this” experience that — yeah, I’ll say it — is a mandatory addition to any PlayStation VR owner’s library. You probably know the gist of this one, as it’s been making the rounds on YouTube for a while: the player, equipped with dual sabers, slashes through oncoming blocks to the beat of high-energy tunes — many composed in-house by Jaroslav Beck. Beck, co-founder of Beat Games, has contributed his musical talents to big properties including Blizzard’s Overwatch and Hollywood juggernauts like Star Wars and Terminator.. Witnessing expert players at work in Beat Saber can be daunting, but I posit that Beat Saber is one of the most accessible rhythm games of all time. Stay with me here. Mechanically speaking, Beat Saber isn’t an especially complicated game, but rhythm games are almost always confusing when you first start trying to learn them. For some reason though, every time I’ve showed someone Beat Saber and watched them play their first song, they’ve picked it up almost immediately. The one-to-one control setup of Beat Saber goes a long way. Take DDR as an example: stepping on arrows as the corresponding on-screen arrows get to the right spot seems simple enough, but there’s a disconnect between the digital arrow on the screen and the physical one you need to step on. It feels great once you clear that mental hurdle, but connecting those metaphorical dots takes some time. In Beat Saber, you are literally slashing through a “physical” object that exists directly in front of you. Removing that step of the learning process gets new players straight to the “Wow, this game is really fun!” part. It helps, too, that many of the songs on the game’s electronic / techno-heavy soundtrack are especially well-suited to its slash-dancing gameplay. This is accentuated by expertly crafted note charts for each song: Regardless of which difficulty you play on, moving as the game instructs you to makes you feel like you’re, well… dancing. And as it turns out, dancing is a pretty good way to burn some calories! My smart watch has gotten used to me being a pretty sedentary person, so this sudden shift toward a more active lifestyle (some of the expert-level songs are intense) is probably pretty confusing for it. Sorry, little buddy! Beat Saber is the first new music game I’ve played since Rock Band that feels this fresh and promising. It’s rekindled my love for the genre, reinforced my belief in the future of virtual reality, and, with any luck, will help me live a healthier life. How many Game of the Year nominees can claim that? What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! View the full article

Greetings PlayStation Nation! Let’s take a quick look at the free games for January, which will be available January 1, 2019 to February 5, 2019. First up, we have Steep. The mountain is yours to explore in this massive open world sports game. Drop in to the most epic mountains, and ski, wingsuit, snowboard, and paraglide your way to victory. This game is for those looking for a little excitement this winter season. Next up, we have Portal Knights. Step into the fantastic and unknown in the delightful action-RPG. You can explore alone or team up with up to three other friends in cooperative multiplayer*. This is a delightful romp of a game that is sure to please many of you. This month’s PlayStation Plus lineup also includes: Zone of the Enders HD Collection, PS3 Amplitude, PS3 Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4) Super Mutant Alien Assault, PS Vita And as a reminder for those Warframe players, Digital Extremes’ dev team has you covered! The Warframe: PlayStation Plus Booster Pack III has a little bit of everything to jump start your game. This includes 100 Platinum, 100,000 Credits, Quanta (a Corpus laser rifle), Quanta Obsidian Skin, 7-Day Affinity Booster, and a 7-Day Credit Booster. PS Plus members can get the pack for free from now until January 15, 2019. And that’s it! See you next month! *Internet connection and PS Plus membership required to access online multiplayer. View the full article

Destiny has always been about the chase. Whether you’re knocking out a quick 15-minute Strike for a daily powerful gear drop or convincing your raid team to make one more attempt for that ultra-rare Exotic drop, Destiny is at its best when that next thing you want is just within reach. Destiny 2: Forsaken puts the chase front and center with an engaging storyline, a cornucopia of compelling new loot options and a host of Triumphs (more on those in a bit) to pursue with your friends. Mix all of that with the unparalleled feel of a Bungie shooter and you have a game that has enthralled me for over 500 hours of playtime in 2018. Forsaken’s premise is straightforward enough: avenge the death of your friend, the wisecracking Cayde-6. It’s an unexpectedly personal — and surprisingly effective — storytelling shift, especially when compared to the more ambiguous space-opera yarns that Destiny has spun in the past. Hunting the eight Barons responsible for Cayde’s murder is a propulsive experience, and each showdown is unique enough that the idea never outstays its welcome. Once players see that journey to its conclusion, though, the true endgame of Forsaken reveals itself in the most stunning destination Bungie has crafted to date: The Dreaming City. Without spoiling anything, this new locale is home to an epic mystery worth uncovering on your own, involving multi-week narrative threads spanning the reaches of space and time. A host of new activities also begin to open up to players, including a raid-like experience for smaller fireteams, creating an unprecedented anticipation for reset Tuesdays and the new rewards that await. The randomized weapons and armor perks of Destiny 1 have returned in Forsaken, so players can keep chasing that “God Roll.” This may seem like a minor change, but having the right perks can mean the difference between a weapon feeling like a bucking bronco or a finely tuned headshot machine. As a result, even if you get a piece of loot you already own, it’s still exciting to see if the perks on this version are “the one.” Random drops are only part of Forsaken’s loot pursuit, though. Sometimes-mysterious, often-intricate quests for Exotic and pinnacle weaponry give players a more defined path to high-powered gear, and can usually be chipped away at while working toward other goals. With the effort it takes to get some of those pieces, they also double up as items to show off the hard work you’ve put into the game (and in some cases, how lucky you are). Few things in gaming feel as fulfilling as knocking out multiple goals simultaneously and seeing those sweet completion toasts. Forsaken’s launch heralded the arrival of many quality-of-life updates, but perhaps none as game-changing as the new Collections and Triumphs systems, which act a vast menu of every item and activity that one can obtain and do in Destiny 2. Collectors and Trophy hunters will love the ability to track myriad objectives (like defeating 200 enemies with a magnetic grenade or completing the raid without a single death) and gear across the breadth of game modes, some even awarding unique cosmetic rewards such as ultra-rare player titles (another new addition in Forsaken). At first glance, many of these Triumphs may seem overwhelming, but don’t think too much about those up front — playing the game naturally will usually get you on the right track toward completing at least one Triumph seal. For me, completing most of the weekly content got me close to obtaining a few seals, which in turn kept me motivated to push through and set off after those last few items. There’s that chase again! Of course, many of Destiny’s trickier challenges are better tackled with friends — if you have a kindred spirit in pursuit of a specific Triumph or piece of gear, all the better! (Editor’s note: We’ll get that Shattered Throne ship some day… -JM) When Destiny is firing on all cylinders, there’s nothing like it. The expertly tuned goal / reward loop makes the hours just melt away, and Forsaken provides the best the series has to offer in terms of story, progression, and endgame activities to keep that chase going. If you’ve ever liked what Destiny has to offer in terms of FPS loot chasing, cooperative or competitive play, highly coordinated end-game raiding, mysterious lore that always seems to hint at a grander master plan, or all of the above, now is the perfect time to build your legend. What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! View the full article

Joyful movement can raise a game’s quality to lofty heights. That’s why it’s so impressive for Marvel’s Spider-Man to swing in and make the core act of traversal a constant wonder. The game is one of 2018’s biggest hits because it layers satisfying combat and a sincere story onto the foundation built by Insomniac’s jubilant web-swinging. Swinging from webs in Marvel’s Spider-Man is intuitive and freeing. Simply holding the R2-button turns every movement into a ballet of blue and red. If you can imagine a complex, death-defying route between skyscrapers or across rooftops, you can execute it with finesse. This experience would be entertaining even if Spider-Man were swinging through an empty city, but Marvel’s New York is brimming with colorful characters, engaging activities, and enough hidden collectibles to make Comic-Con’s merch section envious. The city that never sleeps, indeed. The story the writing team has spun is compelling and authentic. The game stars a full-grown Peter Parker, whose daily battles range from the Super (Kingpin, Rhino, Electro and the rest of the Sinister Gallery) to the human (having a job, paying rent, and maintaining healthy relationships). Parker’s human flaws – including his complicated relationship with Mary Jane – make him a relatable and likeable hero. The overall narrative’s twists and turns are enough to keep even the most casual Spider-Man fans coming back for more. Dealing justice as the heroic web slinger is a triumph in combat design. Players battle crowds of thugs, juggling deadly targets like musclebound bruisers and punks armed with rocket launchers. It’s a gleeful experience zipping between enemies, webbing them to walls, and flinging objects like manhole lids and mailboxes. A suite of gadgets and skill upgrades evolve the crime-fighting experience, offering advantages like sticky Web Bombs and the ability to disarm crooks from afar. Stealth sequences are also liberating, with Spidey’s mobility enabling him to dart through the shadows and satisfyingly web enemies to nearby surfaces. Marvel’s New York is the ideal playground for fighting crime and free-wheeling exploration. The amount of collectibles, side missions, and emergent vigilante opportunities is plentiful without being overwhelming. You truly feel like a Super Hero when you’re swinging along the tops of skyscrapers, receive a police radio call, then swoop down to stop a gang of goons from stealing a car or committing a robbery. Challenge missions like hunting down Black Cat’s calling cards and tackling Taskmaster’s trials also flesh out Spidey’s original universe. Even smaller collection-based objectives, like finding Peter Parker’s many stashed backpacks, provide novel nods to the prolific character’s legacy. Who doesn’t want to discover a fan-made Spider-Man plushie? The many strengths of Marvel’s Spider-Man coalesce into one of the best Super Hero games ever. Even better, the adventure continues with worthwhile DLC story chapters that feature the likes of Black Cat, Hammerhead, and more. Whether you’re a devout comic book reader, lover of Marvel’s cinematic blockbusters, or just a fan of amazing video games, don’t miss one of 2018’s masterpieces. What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! View the full article

Game makers create trailers to do many things — inform, entertain, tease, and much more. These stylistically diverse snapshots of creative game universes are not only fun, in-the-moment videos used to learn more about upcoming games, they’re also a great way to reflect on the most memorable announcements, reveal, and launch trailers of the year. This past year was a stunner — not just in terms of huge launches like God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2 — but tons of other games, too. We got a closer look at the mysterious Death Stranding, a tantalizing taste of Cyberpunk 2077, and updates on a plethora of enticing independently produced titles. Feast your eyes on some of our favorite trailers and videos of 2018, and let us know your top picks in the comments! The Last of Us Part II If you’ve played The Last of Us, you know that Ellie can be both tender and brutal. This captivating showcase of The Last of Us Part II from E3 2018 shows us how extreme those dualities have become. God of War Story Trailer Kratos and Atreus steal the show in God of War, but their world is vividly brought to life with an unforgettable supporting cast. This intriguing trailer offers a better look at the rest of the characters, from the witty and wise Mimir to the crude and blunt Brok. Death Stranding E3 2018 Trailer This lengthy look at the story, world, and gameplay of Kojima Productions’ much-anticipated Death Stranding reveals the most insightful look into the mysterious game so far. Yet for every morsel gleaned, it raises as many questions. Marvel’s Spider-Man E3 2018 Showcase Demo Video If we only knew then what we know now. This E3 2018 video demonstrates how beautifully Marvel’s Spider-Man weaves together intense gameplay with compelling story, concluding with a dramatic tease of one of Spidey’s mysteriously Sinister enemies. Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Trailer Scorpion and Raiden face off once again in a bloody, unending contest. This first look at NetherRealm’s latest is absolutely brutal, and reveals multiple incarnations for Scorpion stepping into the fray. Ghost of Tsushima – E3 2018 Gameplay Debut Sucker Punch’s upcoming open-world samurai adventure is both vicious and beautiful. This extended E3 2018 video highlights the game’s haunting beauty, concluding in a dramatic clashing of swords amidst falling crimson foliage. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Be Greater Extended Trailer Everyone faces the depths of despair and self-doubt at some point. True heroes emerge from the other side of these trials more resolute, ready to take on any challenge. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Reveal Trailer This surprising reveal wowed viewers of The Game Awards 2018. Crash’s cart-racing classic is back,more colorful and spirited than ever. Tetris Effect E3 2018 Announce Trailer (PS VR) Hypnotizing, kaleidoscopic visuals. Silky, entrancing music that sticks in your brain for hours. A unique twist on the genre-defining puzzle play of Tetris. The announce and launch trailers for Tetris Effect have it all. Falcon Age Gameplay Trailer (PS VR) Admit it — you always thought it would be cool to be a falconer. This trailer for the upcoming PS VR game offers a glimpse of what it’s like to raise birds of prey, outfit them with tiny hats, and even fist bump, err… talon bump them? The Pathless Reveal Trailer This reveal trailer sheds light on what’s next from Giant Squid, the creators of Abzu. The colorful art style brings the daring adventurer’s mysterious world to life, yet the beauty is tinged with a touch of sadness. Beat Saber Gameplay Trailer (PS VR) The lyrics call out Beat Saber’s unending goal to slice and dice blue and red blocks while an infectious beat thrums along. This trailer offers an enticing taste of what diving into the rhythmic, entrancing PS VR experience is like. Hitman 2 Live-Action Launch Trailer The team behind this clever delivered a tantalizing two-for-one with this trailer: star appeal and a darkly humorous inside joke. MediEvil Announce Trailer Sir Dan is back! This gloomily fun reveal trailer (under)takes us back to the classic hack-and-slash platforming of MediEvil. Astounding before-and-after shots showcase how developer Other Ocean Interactive is resurrecting this beloved classic. God of War – Midgard Mishaps This highlight reel of early development bugs and bloopers range from the hilarious to horrifying. Whether it’s Atreus endlessly warning about invisible Draugrs or character models contorting into grotesque shapes, this video has it all. PlayStation Classic: Play History Make History This colorful video brings us back to the early days of 3D video games, featuring chunky polygons and the birth of iconic video game series. Astro Bot Rescue Mission Launch Trailer (PS VR) Astro Bot’s PS VR adventure features some excellent platforming, but the game features an added layer of interaction. Players can fling shurikens, hose down flowers, and more using their DualShock 4. This trailer perfectly captures the joy of tinkering in Astro Bot’s world. Shadow of the Colossus Story Trailer Wander’s quest to save his fallen love at any cost holds a dear place in the hearts of all PlayStation fans. Seeing him gallop through the lush fields on Agro and scaling the behemoth Colossi in this remastered masterpiece is breathtaking. Monster Hunter World Behemoth Update If the piano arpeggios or adorable Moogle didn’t get Final Fantasy fan’s blood pumping, seeing the ferocious Behemoth invade Monster Hunter: World sure did. This exciting crossover heralded one of the most challenging hunts in the entire game. Seikro: Shadows Die Twice Reveal Trailer From Software’s new samurai hero turns a lost limb into a mechanically impressive advantage in this look at Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The nimble swordsman also faces off with enemies with tricks of their own, such as a warrior on horseback wielding a deadly retractable spear. Cyberpunk 2077 Reveal Trailer The possibilities on display in CD Projekt Red’s dystopian vision of the future boggle the mind. This trailer gives us a look at seedy bars, high-tech boxing matches, violent backwater ruffians, and much more. Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #3 From the tense strings playing throughout to the crack in Dutch’s voice, this third trailer for Rockstar’s Wild West opus artfully conveys the desperate times descending upon the Van der Linde gang. Spyro Reignited Trilogy: All Scaled Up Reveal Trailer Fans had been hungry for remakes of the classic Spyro games ever since the Crash N. Sane Trilogy stoked the flames of nostalgia. Toys For Bob answered the call with this gorgeous first look at the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Minit Gameplay Trailer How much can you accomplish in one minute? This trailer offers a look at the retro adventure awaiting players who are interested in questing 60 seconds at a time. Take note of the video’s length, too… Moss Launch Trailer The colorful and mysterious world that Quill inhabits is inviting on its own, but this launch trailer perfectly conveys the game’s blend of storybook charm and enchanting mystery. Capcom Beat ‘em Up Bundle Launch Trailer Vintage 90s nostalgia captured perfectly by Capcom Capcom’s one-time arcade mascot, Captain Commando, teleports us back to the dim, neon-lit golden age of standup cabinets featuring top-tier co-op beat ’em ups. Hope those kids find their way home, though… Destiny 2 Forsaken: Last Stand of the Gunslinger Bungie’s trailer for Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion is an emotional kick in the gut for fans who’ve grown attached to everybody’s favorite witty Exo — Cayde-6. Rewatching this trailer is a reminder of how much we miss you, buddy. Guacamelee! 2 Launch Trailer Drinkbox Studio’s launch trailer for Guacamelee! 2 is a piñata explosion of candy-colored fun. The catchy mariachi music ties together the visual fiesta on offer with this side-scrolling adventure. View the full article

At first glance, Motion Twin’s acclaimed roguelike platformer Dead Cells could be accused of being a little light on content – just a handful of ‘biomes’ and four bosses to master. Yet somehow the plucky French studio turned in 2018’s premier time-sink – a game that grabs you from the get-go and refuses to let go. In the months since launch it’s become pure gaming comfort food – I cannot put the thing down. So why, given its leanness, has it got its hook in so deep? Let’s break it down: Perfect ‘game feel’ Think of a game. Disregard its narrative, level design, puzzles and visual design. Would the simple act of moving around and interacting with that game’s world still be fun? If the answer is yes, that’s great ‘game feel’ in action. It’s a rare quality, but Dead Cells nails it. Movement in Dead Cells is supremely polished, with every action offering a delicious snatch of environmental feedback. The way doors splinter like balsa wood when you crash through them; the shower of gold when you bust open a coin cache; the mechanical crunch of the game’s elevators whirring into motion. Every interaction is a joy. And can you name a more satisfying ‘ground pound’ in all of gaming than the breathtaking “THHHHUNK” its nameless protagonist makes as it power-slams into the ground? It’s rivalled maybe only by Kratos’ axe-catch as the most pleasing button-press of 2018. Given that Dead Cells demands you play the same levels over and over and over again for modest incremental reward, its ‘feel’ is completely central to its success. It’s often a game where the journey – not the destination – is the reward. And that journey is a loop, not a line, so round and round and round I go… Secrets, riddles and rumours Dead Cells wears its influences on its sleeve. Its sprawling map design is cut from Castlevania-hued cloth; its procedural generation engine doffs its cap to Spelunky; and the oblique, less-is-more world building is pure Dark Souls. It’s a game stuffed with secrets and riddles. Who is the protagonist? Why are they here? What’s behind all those locked doors? What – and, more importantly, where – is the creature that’s escaped from the Toxic Sewers? Dead Cells is in no hurry to show you everything it has to offer, and even on my 213th run it’s offering up new surprises. A friend recently bragged to me that he’d found a hidden room containing a game-altering Dark Souls-esque bonfire. That was news to me – and the longer I played without finding it, the more I suspected it was a fanciful Chinese whisper that had caught fire in the virtual playgrounds of the internet. Then, sure enough, 80-plus hours in and on my umpteenth play through, I rolled through a gap in the wall to find the chamber exactly as described. With every playthrough, Dead Cells answers a few questions, and poses a few more, refusing to let you put it down and move on to the next thing. Must. Collect. Everything. Games have used all manner of elaborate infographics and flowcharts to communicate player progression through the years. Some are elegant, some are migraine-inducing – but none are as delightful as Dead Cells. At the start of every run, just outside the door to the first area, your accumulated power-ups dangle from the ceiling in a dazzling array of glass jars, glimmering in the torchlight. It’s a beautiful visual mechanic. But the tragic thing? Some of the jars are empty. Just a vacant space where a shiny, precious little tchotchke could reside. Put your ear up to the TV and maybe you can hear them whisper: “Fill me. Fill me. Fill me”. So, no matter how dispiriting your most recent demise, back you go into the fray for one more go-round on Dead Cells’ Sisyphean spinning top. Player choice matters There are bits of Dead Cells I really don’t care for. The Toxic Sewers are a wretched ordeal; the Conjunctivius boss fight does not jive with my play style at all; and you may as well arm yourself with a rusty spoon than wield that infernal Broad Sword. And that’s fine, because the game doesn’t force you to endure any of the above. The experience is almost entirely customisable, from the route you take through the game, to the items you decide to pick up. Whether you want to stay in your comfort zone and spam turret skills from a safe distance, road-test some of the game’s more esoteric powers, or throw caution to the wind and attempt to unlock those speed-run gates – Dead Cells is there for you, offering a different experience every time. A perfect learning curve Like all great games, Dead Cells delivers on the “easy to play, hard to master” maxim. It gradually drip-feeds you items, powers and hard-won experience until, without noticing, you’ve evolved from a pitiful weakling into a mutant-wrecking agent of mass destruction. It’s a game you’re constantly improving at – even when you’re failing miserably. I remember comparing notes with colleagues the first weekend after launch. I was eight hours in and had come up against the first boss a couple of times. I could never conceive of a time where I would be capable of taking that thing down. Fast-forward 80 hours of playtime and it’s a breeze. Right now I feel the same way about Hand of the King on NG+. Every time I face it, I last a few seconds more. And en-route to that inevitable defeat I sharpen my skills, buff my RNG stat, unlock a new item or two, and inch a little closer to victory. Any day now, then I can finally put this game down and move on. Right? What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! 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Spyro has charged back into our lives, horns first! PlayStation has a rich history with the lovable purple dragon, and returning to his original adventures is a whimsical homecoming. This remastered trilogy is much more than an upscaled nostalgia trip thanks to how well the timeless formula of the originals has aged. Spyro the Dragon was a pioneering game in the fledgling years of 3D platformers. Original developer Insomniac Games captivated players with liberating, exploration-friendly gameplay. Climbing up to a stage’s high point and gliding to collect far off gems was a magical revelation back in 1998, and that formula has aged beautifully thanks to the wizards at Toys For Bob. We live in a magical era of blockbuster games that rival Hollywood productions, yet returning to the simple, pure world of Spyro is a breath of fresh fire air. For example, your goal in the first game is to free your dragon brethren, collect all the gems, and toast the villainous Gnasty Gnorc. That’s it. This distilled experience allows players to relish the joy of combing through expertly designed levels hunting each shiny collectible. Chasing down those pesky dragon egg thieves and flaming every last Gnorc restores the soul, just like butterflies rejuvenate Spyro’s little dragonfly helper, Sparx. Speaking of Sparx, Toys For Bob have made tons of wondrous quality-of-life-changes, like the dragonfly’s ability to point at the nearest gem. This optional feature saves tons of time spent scouring the map for that last bit of treasure. A new minimap feature lets you see whole levels at a glance and spot potential secrets hidden around blind corners. To bring it all together, the Guidebook has been unified across all three titles, which makes tracking level completion info a breeze. Like Spyro himself, the littlest things can make the biggest difference. The sequels that followed the first game — Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragon — are also delightful. Collecting oodles of gems and crucial items like orbs and dragon eggs to unlock new areas to explore is still the goal. These sequels also spice things up with minigames like Spyro hitting the ice for some hockey, or blasting rockets at baddies with militaristic penguin, Sergeant James Byrd. Quirky characters like Hunter the Cheetah and Elora the Faun also expand Spyro’s lovable world. The entire cast has also received a flattering makeover. Even the most beautiful treasures naturally tarnish over time, yet the crafty devs at Toys For Bob have expertly restored these Spyro classics well beyond their original luster. The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is visually stunning whether you’re comparing the remastered games to your memories or going in with fresh eyes. The onscreen action rivals today’s prettiest CG films. Spyro’s spunky attitude is keenly conveyed through detailed animations, from impatient tail swishes to his curious eyes darting playfully. He’s undeniably adorable. Every burst of fire breath exemplifies the skill and love that went into this remaster, like how the flames illuminate the environment and scorch patches of grass. Every second sparkles. The Dragon Realms where Spyro lives are exciting and beautiful locales to visit. Like the inventive worlds from the game, Spyro Reignited Trilogy perfectly injects captivating, innocent joy into our gaming libraries this year. What was your favorite game of 2018? Click here to vote in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year 2018 Awards! View the full article

Wow! Did 2018 overhear all our praise about last year’s lineup and refuse to be bested? From the word “go” this year has delivered an embarrassment of video game riches. Celeste and Monster Hunter: World kickstarted the cavalcade of hits, and the pace didn’t let up all the way through holiday juggernauts like Red Dead Redemption 2. It was also a tremendous year for PlayStation exclusives, with showstoppers like Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War setting records for the platform. So, there are a ton of amazing games to look back on for this year’s Game of the Year awards. That’s why we need your votes to help decide the best of the best. Many of the categories below will be familiar from previous years, but there are some new additions to look out for. Multiplayer has been split up into competitive and cooperative as games continue to evolve in the online space. Best Sound Design is an opportunity to shed light on the subtle ways audio designers bring their worlds to life. Important note: As always, any game that previously won a Platinum Trophy in the “Most Anticipated” category is barred from another nomination in that category. The polls below are open now and will stay that way until the year ends at 11:59pm Pacific on December 31. Don’t forget to tell a friend to vote in the polls as well! As we wrap up 2018, we here at PlayStation.Blog want thank you for your continued support. We hope you have an incredible holiday, and we’ll see you in the new year to keep the nonstop celebration of video games going. Best PS4 Game Best PS4 Game Best PS VR Experience Best PS VR Experience Best Independent Game Best Independent Game Best Performance Best Performance Best Graphical Showcase Best Graphical Showcase Best Art Direction Best Art Direction Best Soundtrack Best Soundtrack Best Sound Design Best Sound Design Best Multiplayer Best Multiplayer Best Narrative Best Narrative Best Sports Game Best Sports Game Best Ongoing Game Best Ongoing Game Best PlayStation Console Exclusive Best PlayStation Console Exclusive Most Anticipated Game Most Anticipated Game Studio of the Year Studio of the Year View the full article

Hey everyone, Thank you all for your love for Marvel’s Spider-Man over these last few months. After the release of the game, and the first two chapters of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps, we’re really excited to release the conclusion of the three-part DLC series today with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining. As with the previous chapters of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps, we have a brand new Just the Facts trailer starring the one and only J. Jonah Jameson. I hope you enjoy these trailers as much as I do — I can’t think of any better way to get a sneak-peek of what’s in store in the newest chapter of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps than hearing JJJ rant about it! You can purchase Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining for $9.99 USD MSRP on PlayStation Store. Of course, if you haven’t tried any of the post-launch content yet, you also can buy the Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps bundle of all three chapters for $24.99 USD MSRP. Haven’t played Marvel’s Spider-Man yet? The Digital Deluxe Edition is an especially good value at $79.99 USD MSRP, as it includes the full game and all three chapters of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps. We’re very excited about this month’s new Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated film from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures, currently in theaters. As you may know, one of the unlockable suits in this DLC chapter is Peter Parker’s suit from the animation film. It was a thrill working with the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse team. To celebrate, we’re offering a special promotion where users who pre-order Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse animated film from PlayStation Store will receive a voucher for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining DLC*, a dynamic theme, and avatars as their pre-order incentive**. Pre-order the movie from PS Store, and then unlock and swing around in the animated film’s version of Peter Parker’s suit in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining! It’s been a crazy ride for us here at Insomniac Games as we have spent the rest of 2018 developing this additional content for Marvel’s Spider-Man. We’ve been so grateful for all of your notes, comments, feedback, and support over these last few months. We hope you enjoy Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining. And we have one last surprise for you. Today we rolled out update 1.13 for the title to prepare for today’s DLC release and it’s available to all players with an internet connection to download. This update adds a new suit to the game that many of you have been requesting since the game’s release in September. The “Webbed Suit” first made its appearance in 2002, and thanks to our collaboration and efforts with Marvel Games, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and PlayStation, we are finally able to add this oft-requested suit to the game. Happy Holidays! That’s it for us for now — but for all the latest, be sure to follow Insomniac Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! *Marvel’s Spider-Man required to play Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps’ chapters. Base game not included. **Limit one (1) per account on PlayStationNetwork. Voucher expires March 25, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. PST. View the full article

Seasons greetings, everyone! It’s hard to believe we’re already almost halfway through PlayStation Store’s five-week Holiday Sale. So in the spirit of savings – we’re adding a flash sale to the holiday mix. Starting tomorrow, scoop up Red Dead Redemption 2, Just Cause 4 and more – all for up to 30 percent off. PlayStation Plus members save extra on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4/Destiny 2/Overwatch Ultimate Action Pack and select Black Ops 4 editions. Check out the full lineup below, then head over to PS Store tomorrow morning before the Holiday Flash Sale ends December 26 at 8 a.m. PT. PS4 Games Title $Sale $Original BOUNDLESS $31.99 $39.99 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 $44.99 $59.99 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 – DIGITAL DELUXE $89.99 $99.99 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 – DIGITAL DELUXE ENHANCED $116.99 $129.99 BLACK OPS IIII/DESTINY 2/OVERWATCH ACTION PACK $95.99 $159.99 CREED: RISE TO GLORY (VR) $14.99 $29.99 DAKAR 18 $41.99 $59.99 DRAGON QUEST XI – DIGITAL EDITION OF LIGHT $35.99 $59.99 DREAM DADDY: A DAD DATING SIMULATOR $10.49 $14.99 FAR CRY 5 $23.99 $59.99 FAR CRY 5 DELUXE EDITION $27.99 $69.99 FAR CRY 5 GOLD EDITION $44.99 $89.99 FOR HONOR $9.99 $39.99 FOR HONOR MARCHING FIRE EDITION $29.99 $59.99 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON WILDLANDS ULTIMATE EDITION $59.99 $119.99 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON WILDLANDS YEAR 2 GOLD EDITION $39.99 $79.99 GRIP $31.99 $39.99 GRIP DIGITAL DELUXE $34.99 $49.99 HOLLOW KNIGHT $10.49 $14.99 JUST CAUSE 4 – DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION $52.49 $69.99 JUST CAUSE 4 – GOLD EDITION $67.49 $89.99 JUST CAUSE 4 – STANDARD EDITION $47.99 $59.99 JUST DANCE 2019 $23.99 $39.99 LIFE IS STRANGE 2 EPISODE 1 $3.99 $7.99 MARK OF THE NINJA: REMASTERED $14.99 $19.99 NBA 2K19 $29.99 $59.99 NBA 2K19 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION $49.99 $99.99 NBA 2K19: 200000 VC PACK $44.99 $49.99 NBA 2K19: 450000 VC PACK $89.99 $99.99 NBA 2K19: 75000 VC PACK $17.99 $19.99 OMEN OF SORROW $34.99 $49.99 RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2: SPECIAL EDITION $69.59 $79.99 RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2: ULTIMATE EDITION $89.99 $99.99 ROAD REDEMPTION $13.99 $19.99 SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER $29.99 $59.99 SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER – CROFT EDITION $44.99 $89.99 SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER – DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION $34.99 $69.99 SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER – SEASON PASS $20.09 $29.99 SINNER: SACRIFICE FOR REDEMPTION $13.29 $18.99 STARLINK: BATTLE FOR ATLAS DIGITAL EDITION $40.19 $59.99 STARLINK: BATTLE FOR ATLAS DELUXE EDITION $53.59 $79.99 SUPER STREET: THE GAME $19.99 $39.99 THE FOREST $16.99 $19.99 THE JACKBOX PARTY PACK 5 $20.99 $29.99 TIMESPINNER $16.99 $19.99 TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON WILDLANDS STANDARD EDITION $14.99 $49.99 TRANSFERENCE $14.99 $24.99 VALKYRIA CHRONICLES 4 $29.99 $59.99 YAKUZA 6: THE SONG OF LIFE $29.99 $59.99 Note: All pricing is for U.S. only and subject to change. View the full article

What a year 2018 has been for video games! Looking back on all the awesome games that released is always fun, but we get a little sentimental thinking of all the hard-working, talented people who brought them to life. Speaking of those creators, we’re back with a treasure trove of colorful, clever, and heartfelt holiday cards from our friends in the video game industry. So sit back, relax, grab a cup of cocoa, and bask in the good cheer… 505 Games ❅ 505 Games (Battle Ages / Battle Islands) ❅ 505 Games (Gems of War) ❅ Akupara Games ❅ Arika ❅ Bandai Namco ❅ Bend Studio ❅ Bit Kid ❅ Bungie ❅ EA (Anthem) ❅ EA (Battlefield V) ❅ EA (Madden) ❅ EA (NBA Live 19) ❅ Epic Games ❅ Frontier Developments ❅ Gearbox Software ❅ Guerilla Games ❅ Idea Factory International ❅ Japan Studio ❅ Koei Tecmo ❅ Kojima Productions ❅ Konami (PES 2019) ❅ Konami (Super Bomberman) ❅ London Studio ❅ Magic Design Studios ❅ Media Molecule ❅ Milestone ❅ Modus ❅ Mossmouth ❅ My.com ❅ Naughty Dog ❅ NIS America ❅ Outer Loop Games ❅ Owlchemy Labs ❅ Pixelopus ❅ Playful ❅ Polyarc ❅ Polyphony ❅ Psyonix ❅ Santa Monica Studio ❅ Share Factory ❅ Spike Chunsoft (#2) ❅ Squanch Games ❅ Square Enix (Kingdom Hearts 3) ❅ Square Enix (The Last Remnant Remastered) ❅ Square Enix (Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon) ❅ Square Enix (Dragon Quest XI) ❅ Square Enix (Just Cause 4) ❅ Sucker Punch ❅ Tripwire ❅ Ubisoft (Rainbow Six Siege) ❅ Ubisoft (Far Cry 5) ❅ Xseed Marvelous ❅ Zoink View the full article

Lemmings: A cute, clumsy and clueless species of green-mopped creatures on a journey home, in desperate need of help. For over 25 years, players have answered their call, with millions playing the puzzle game that became a pop-culture phenomenon. We cheered when we saved them, cried when they died and as a schoolkid back in the ’90s, my classmates and I seemed hell-bent on killing the poor things in the most barbaric way possible. Kids were cruel in the ’90s. We had no internet. Now it’s time for a whole new generation to save/slaughter those adorable critters once again, with a brand new Lemmings game out today, designed specifically for your mobile device. And here’s a fun fact: did you know that Lemmings is officially part of the PlayStation family? It’s true — originally released for the Amiga, Lemmings was published by legendary Liverpool studio Psygnosis. The company later joined PlayStation and went on to create classics such as WipEout and Colony Wars. And it all started with Lemmings! Wanted: A new home As our story begins, our cuddly friends find themselves homeless as a result of an environmental catastrophe. No, this time it’s not our fault. The Lemmings take to the stars, exploring the universe to find a nice, cozy corner somewhere where they can put their feet up, kick back, have a cup of tea and wait for everything to blow over. Of the 18 quintillion locations out there, they have an uncanny knack of ending up in places full of fire, razor-sharp saw blades, bubbles (trust me, bubbles are the worst) and other hazards that promise to push you to the limit and have your Lemmings pushing up daisies. Conquer levels and put your Lemmings to work, converting hostile planets into beautiful utopias, where your Lemmings can earn some much needed R&R. Mobile friendly design We’re all passionate gamers but mobile gaming allows us to indulge in our passions when more traditional methods are not available. Standing in a packed bus, sitting on the toilet, pretending to listen to your partner and so on. We took the Lemmings experience that people know and love and re-engineered it to make the most of smartphones and tablets. We’ve designed levels that are played in portrait orientation, as this is the most comfortable position to hold a device with one hand. We worked tirelessly on touch controls, removing secondary elements like camera control and making it as simple for players to assess the level, plan a strategy and execute it. It’s the Lemmings game you know and love, redesigned for the best experience on your device. Under your direction, they’ll dig, climb, build, block and fall through levels, with an ease of control that is both fun and challenging. Infinite possibilities Lemmings utilizes procedurally generated content, carefully curated by our design team. Our game features more levels than every previous Lemmings game combined. There are thousands of levels in the game already and we’re only just getting started. Levels are grouped into an ever-expanding universe of worlds, with each having its own distinct visual theme. As well as Earth-like planets with land, water and plant life, you’ll encounter unusual locations like a seaworld that becomes a Lemming water park, a planetary disco ball and even a meatball planet. Watch out for that one, it’s spicy! Meet the tribes On your travels, you’ll encounter and rescue a variety of unique Lemmings, each with a distinctive look. These are the tribes, groups of themed characters with big rewards for players who can complete them. More and more tribes are coming soon, themed around seasonal holidays, pop-culture events and more. What are you waiting for? Let’s go! Lemmings is out now on mobile devices. The game features in-app purchases but can be played entirely for free. View the full article

When co-producer Keith Leary and I were first briefed on the details of the God of War reboot story, our creative wheels were spinning. We had many conversations imagining, in very broad terms, what the new music might sound like. Would the bombastic onslaught of strings, brass, and choir remain? Would the fans like music that deviated from the sound of the original? Who would be up for the challenge of reimagining the sound of GOW? We began by laying out a few high-level ideas to pitch to game director Cory Barlog. The first was to have Bear McCreary compose the score. Keith had worked with Bear on SOCOM 4 and was impressed with his ability to integrate ethnic instruments into a modern orchestral sound, and by his gift for composing memorable themes. We were certain that the new score would rely on an assortment of Scandinavian instruments to help place it in the Norse world, so Bear’s expertise in this area was crucial. Cory and Bear immediately hit it off, and we knew that we had found the right fit. The second idea was to use an Icelandic choir to sing in Old Norse rather than a traditional choir singing Latin text. We were aiming to retain the DNA of the original scores by using strings, brass, and choir, but wanted to tweak the choir just a bit to reflect the new setting of the game. The final idea was to give the deceased mother of Atreus, Faye, a voice. Hats off to Keith for “discovering” Faroese singer, Eivør Pálsdóttiron on YouTube. We were instantly struck by the beauty and power in her voice especially in her song, Trollabundin. Could this be the voice of Faye? A call to Evior’s manager Roy Lidstone-Jackson led to a meeting in Los Angeles and a demo recording session for Bear and Eivor. Sometimes creative pairings are like arranged marriages, good intentions don’t often make good partners. But in this case, the collaboration between Bear and Eivør was meant to be, and she brought Faye to life. Eivør’s unique vocal stylings are heard throughout the game, reminding us that Faye is ever present, guiding the way for Kratos and Atreus. The version of “Memories of Mother” on the official soundtrack is a special piece that takes advantage of Eivør’s amazing range. From the subtle humming of the first statement of the theme to the soaring high notes over the choir in the closing statement, her voice draws you in. The more intimate version, subtitled “Farewell to Faye,” is just as captivating, and it’s thrilling to hear the character’s song reimagined in this way. Listening now, I too am reminded of Faye, and I can’t imagine her represented by any voice other than Eivør’s. It is impossible to overstate the gratitude that I feel towards everyone who collaborated on this score. Bear and his production team at Sparks & Shadows, especially Sam Ewing, Joanna Pane, Ed Trybek, and Steve Kaplan, were brilliant production partners and helped with the massive amount of recording required. The musicians in London, Iceland, Prague, and Nashville all brought their distinctive personalities to the music. Santa Monica Studio supported the vision and provided the means for us to globe trot and capture something special. My colleagues Monty Mudd, Joel Yarger, Zak Millman, and the entire Sony Interactive Music Team, once again, brought their A game. To Keith Leary, Chuck Doud, and the World Wide Studio leadership, thank you for your commitment to excellence. And to Eivør for bringing the Norse magic. God of War is now $39.99 ($49.99 CAD). Hit the PlayStation Store to experience a new beginning. View the full article

Hi guys, it’s Shabs here from First Contact Entertainment — the developers behind Firewall Zero Hour, the PS VR-exclusive 4v4 tactical shooter.* Hope you guys are all getting ready for the holidays. The team here has been working hard on a special update for you! Firewall Zero Hour DLC #3 launches tomorrow, featuring a new free map to play — Containment — plus new skins, trinkets, patches and more at PS Store for purchase! The addition of Containment brings Firewall Zero Hour’s map count up to 10 maps. Containment is set in an infectious disease lab, tucked away in the remote hills of Greenland. It’s a massive facility that researches viruses and stores deadly bacteria code. Be on the lookout for a number of unique areas within the lab where epic showdowns can take place. The variety of engagement distances put your Custom Loadouts to the test. As a defender, my current favorite weapon for Containment is a silenced XMR-90 so I can engage corners tightly without giving away my position. 2018 Ornament Trinket The festivities don’t stop there… don’t forget to pick up your free 2018 Ornament Trinket** for Firewall Zero Hour, which is free for PS Plus members starting today! This festive ornament will class up any weapon you equip for the holidays. You have until January 5 to grab it before it’s gone forever. Included in DLC #3, we have a number of new clothing camos, weapon camos, trinkets, and patches for purchase hitting the store. Check them out below: New Clothing and Weapon Camo patterns: Hologram Banana Amphibious Dark Carbon New Trinkets – Available as a pack: Pigskin Baseball Basketball Soccer Ball New Patches – Available as a pack: Medic Samurai Triggered We’re looking forward to hearing your feedback on the Containment map, and everything else in DLC #3! We’ve been listening closely to our community since launch, and implemented several updates to the game along the way. We’ve improved things like matchmaking wait times, squad matchmaking capabilities, weapon offset options, and anti-aliasing options for PS4 Pro. We’ve heard your requests, and think you’ll be glad to hear that tomorrow’s update includes several other game experience improvements, such as: Addition of implementation to deal with idle (“AFK”) players Addition of Contractor eye movement in the lobby The Taylor X-75 CQB weapon is now fully auto! Also, in case you missed it, we recently launched Firewall Zero Hour DLC #2 on November 20, which features a new Contractor named Nash and can purchase her from PlayStation Store! Her skill, Binary, allows for Double C4, and so far, we’ve seen you guys having a ton of fun with it, taking down Door Blockers left and right! In case you were wondering–the Binary skill can be equipped to any Contractor once you’ve reached level 45 and for 35,000 Crypto. Within DLC #2, we also added 3 new weapons that can be unlocked at the following levels and Crypto expenditures: the Spitfire (Level 15 / Crypto 24,000), the XM-R 90 (Level 30 / Crypto 42,000), and the G6 Commando (Level 30 / Crypto 42,000)! As stated before, we are committed to supporting Firewall Zero Hour long-term with continued updates and DLC. Have an awesome holiday season of gaming, and I’ll see you online, Contractors! – Shabs *An internet connection is required for all modes of Firewall Zero Hour, including Single Player Training Mode. An active PS Plus membership is required for Multiplayer Training and Multiplayer Contract modes. **2018 Ornament Trinket available only for active PS Plus members View the full article

We have now ended an unforgettable year for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition with the champion officially being crowned for Capcom Cup 2018! We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has made this possible, from all the tournament organizers, volunteers, professional players, and especially the community. Our year of mayors, presidents, and kings would not have been possible without you! But on to the future, as all the lights from Capcom Cup 2018 have created a shadow in the form of Kage, the newest character in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition and the beginning of the next season. Kage, meaning “shadow” in Japanese, is the physical embodiment of the Satsui no Hado, an evil force rooted in humanity’s obsession with power. Those who have control over this force, like Akuma, carry immense strength, but at the cost of their humanity. Ryu is one such being who knows the Satsui no Hado exists within him and has been struggling to keep it at bay. Hypothetically, if Ryu let the Satsui no Hado consume him, the being known as Evil Ryu takes over and begins a path of destruction. However, after the events of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, Ryu has been able to overcome the Satsui no Hado’s influence and be at peace…until the force decides to have a mind of its own. Kage rises in order to prove to Ryu that his true power comes from the Satsui no Hado. Seeing as how Kage has ties to both Ryu and Evil Ryu, his move set takes inspiration from both of them. Kage has the iconic Hadoken and Shoryuken, though the former does not act like a projectile unless used in the air. Kage also has Evil Ryu’s Shakunetsu Hadoken, a red fireball that goes full screen, and Ryusokyaku, a wide arcing axe kick. Finally, Kage has access to two Critical Arts, Ryu’s Metsu Shoryuken and the Shun Goku Satsu, commonly known as the Raging Demon. Both of these Critical Arts feature a background of crimson red to show the stark difference between Ryu’s serene blue. Kage is available for MSRP $5.99 or 100,000 Fight Money on December 16! Along with Kage, the latest balance changes to the rest of the 32 characters have arrived! Five of the characters – F.A.N.G, Vega, Chun-Li, Abigail, and M. Bison – received brand new moves to enhance their playstyle. Head to training mode to see how your favorite characters have changed! Finally, we have officially confirmed the Capcom Pro Tour will be returning in 2019 to offer another year of vigorous competition and gasp-worthy moments. Stay tuned for more details regarding the Capcom Pro Tour and Capcom Cup 2019! Once again, thank you for an incredible 2018. We can’t wait to show you what we have planned in 2019! View the full article

Prepare to smash, slash, and burn your way through throngs of bloodthirsty enemies in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Developed by Fatshark, this intense first-person game takes place during the desperate End Times of the iconic Warhammer world. The vicious Chaos army and Skaven horde can be a lot to handle for one fantastical hero, which makes exterminating scum with up to four friends in co-op a great way to play. Prepare thy hammer, sword, pyromancy, and more for a dark and bloody fantasy battle. Keep reading for a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week. Enjoy The Drop! Atari Flashback Classics PS Vita — Digital (Out 12/19) With all-new Trophies, Rankings and multiplayer support bringing players together, combined with an amazing archive of classic artwork make Atari Flashback Classics the most complete Atari collection ever seen on a hand-held device! Battle Princess Madelyn PS4 — Digital (Out 12/20) Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. They set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard. Beats Fever PS4 — Digital Beats Fever is a VR rhythm game where players enjoy stylish music and catch incoming notes. With licensed tracks from renowned music agencies, easy and intuitive gameplay, high quality graphics and immersive environments, this title is for players of all age groups. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! PS4 — Digital The highest selling and most intense restaurant sim ever made is back! Deceptively easy to learn but incredibly difficult to master, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! is your journey of being the best chef in the world with your small but humble restaurant. Dreamwalker PS Vita — Digital Arrange Dreamland’s maze of clouds to shepherd Walker peacefully to Sunrise, while avoiding sleep-robbing Alarm Clocks, Early Birds, and Night Mares. Enjoy 50 unique levels, hours of play, two bonus games, and a rich soundtrack. Gun Club VR PS VR — Digital Take to the range with an arsenal of the world’s most powerful weapons in Gun Club VR. Addictive gameplay and unsurpassed realism combine to make Gun Club VR the ultimate virtual weapon simulator. The only thing missing is the smell of the gunpowder. Hellfront: Honeymoon PS4 — Digital (Out 12/19) Hellfront: Honeymoon is an intense twin-stick action strategy game, to be enjoyed with friends over a six-pack of fruit juice. One screen, one winner! Short, intense matches. Play solo or co-op missions or go all out Deathmatch! London Detective Mysteria PS Vita — Digital Her Majesty’s birthday was to be the heiress of House Whiteley’s debut into high society, but an inquiring mind begs for more than parties as she stumbles into London’s darkest corners and sharpens her instincts as a detective. Nippon Marathon PS4 — Digital (Out 12/17) Stretch your muscles and embark upon the ultimate marathon of Japan in a crazy party racer! Hurdle barrels, outrun Shiba Inu and dive out of the paths of bicycles – all while throwing fruit at your opponents and dashing across planks precariously balanced over waterfalls across Japan! One Word By Powgi PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy) The word search puzzle with a difference – there’s only one word to find! Complete each series of puzzles to reveal the words that complete a quote. There are more than 600 puzzles to complete, and 120 popular, funny and inspirational quotes. R-Type Dimensions EX PS4 — Digital (Out 12/19) Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages of the R-Type & R-Type II arcade classics! Choose between retro 2D graphics and audio or fully reimagined 3D graphics with revamped music tracks. Power up and strike down the evil Bydo Empire! Razed PS4 — Digital (Out 12/19) Sprint through dynamic neon levels in the quickest time possible, employing skills such as super-speed boosts, mega-jumps, drifts, stomps and strafes to bypass obstacles and uncover shortcuts to propel yourself up the online leaderboards. But there’s a catch… Scintillatron 4096 PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy) Scintillatron 4096 is a compelling highscore shooter. It fuses retro gameplay origins with modern, pulsating visuals and a mood-setting electro soundtrack. As you battle for glory in the world rankings, combo building is everything. VR Apocalypse PS VR — Digital (Out 12/19) Beat the clock and squash the alien scum in this frenetic VR shooter. As a contractor for NextGen Games in 2027, it’s your job to pilot a remote telepresence drone via your trusted VR headset. Fortunately, work has picked up due to an alien invasion. The fate of the world is in your hands. Warhammer: Vermintide 2 PS4 — Digital Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is the sequel to the critically renowned Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. In this epic 4-player co-op game, you fight together with your friends against the forces of Chaos and Skaven in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world. The information above is subject to change without notice. NBA ESPN Playlist Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Soundtrack Kodak Black – Dying to Live Venom Bad Times at the El Royale Bao Catch the college bowl game action starting Saturday, December 15 live on ESPN PlayStation Vue has your favorite sports, news and must-watch shows. The information above is subject to change without notice. View the full article

The Warframe community blew us into another solar system last week with their detailed and spirited shares, pushing us to go back for another round of spotlights. Luckily this week also saw the launch of Warframe’s latest expansion Fortuna. Warframe players set out to the frigid frontier of Venus to share more action-packed shots using #PS4share and #PSBlog: @TheFashionFrame takes a dramatic walk in white. @AliRasoulAja shared this gleaming moment. @Frieza1989 share their Tenno looking intense and well lit. @YtSpectre shared their Tenno striking a heroic pose. @ahmed_u5man shared this galactic shot of their Tenno. @cinammonsugar01 shared their fiery action shot. Search #PS4Share and #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Theme: Share of the Year 2018 may nearly be over, but there are already so many stunning moments to remember this year in gaming by. Next week we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to highlight some of our favorite Share of the Week entries. Do you have a favorite? Let us know using #PS4share and #PSBlog! View the full article

Smash Hit Plunder is out in the US regions! You can play the game single-player, but you can also play together with friends and family with local co-op and vs. multiplayer gameplay using the TV screen. Single Player & Co-op Smash Hit Plunder has a full single player campaign, with plenty of story and levels to go through. It’s really important for a game to give you a sense of progression, to make it feel like a “full game” rather than a demo. In Smash Hit Plunder, we have a various ways of feeling like you are progressing through the game and getting better at it. There is the story — with a start, middle and end — and it feels like a complete game by giving both context and an aim to the game. You have signed a contract with Mordred, the loan shark, to agree to take on the family castle debts. You have to pay back your mortgage to be able to recover the castle, and keep Mordred happy. Of course, there’s also the ghostly conclusion… You are scored for each level, and by collecting more loot you are awarded more crowns. As you get more crowns, new levels, story and game modes unlock. By unlocking new levels and game modes you get new tasks to do, places to explore, things to discover and new challenges. You’ll be tested in navigation, exploration, efficiency, speed, accuracy, observation and even teamwork. All your skills are tested in different ways and amounts, in differing levels and modes — and it’s this mixture and pacing that makes you feel like you are getting better at the game, self-learning new ways of doing things, and feeling like you have something you can improve on as you progress. There are three different game modes to play in each level: Treasure Rush: Smash, burn, and pillage everything and collect as much loot as possible within the time limit. Your timer is always ticking down so you will end up finding your most profitable route through a level, much like in the Katamari series. Scavenger Hunt: Now it’s time to find the item most wanted by Grandma. Look in your book, recall where that item is in the dungeon and race to get there! Try not to disturb the ghosts on your way! The time limit ticks down, but everytime you find and collect the right item you get loot and extra time to find the next. Rather like Crazy Taxi, the quicker you find that next item the larger the score and the more the bonus time. Freeplay: Do away with a time limit and have unlimited health, and explore at your own pace. Find the best sources of loot, see where all the secrets are hidden, and scout out your path to riches. Of course you can just mess around if you wish; I quite like building and balancing the biggest pile of objects all around the level into one tall tower, then smashing or burning the lot in one go. This mode is also perfect for people new to VR, allowing them the freedom to get used to the experience before the serious competition begins. All three of these game modes are single-player, but at any time you can have someone join you while you are in VR by using the TV screen and another controller. The TV player will join as a friendly Goblin! They can either start alongside by joining in the level-select area, or drop into a game in progress. If you don’t wish them to be there anymore, they can leave at any time. This means you can either play through the whole campaign co-op if you wish, or just have someone join you quickly for that one room full of ghosts or to help with that one object you can find in Scavenger Hunt. We don’t penalize you in any way for getting co-op help, but you can see a breakdown at the end of who got what as well as your combined score. This allows similar sort of feel to that of Zelda: Four Swords: you can work together to complete the dungeon if you like, but you can also compete for the highest score! Smash Hit Plunder does have online leaderboards you can compete in, but typically most people ignore standard leaderboards unless they are in the top 100 or so players. It’s also pretty boring scrolling through a long list of names which mean nothing to you. In Smash Hit Plunder we have come up with a new system that uses the leaderboard data in a really interesting way, so that it gives you realistic goals based on your abilities, and if you complete those goals you get rewarded. We call these Trials. We generate a fresh Trials for you automatically at the start of each level — each Trial different from the last. You may have one based on how many items your friend has smashed in a level, perhaps one based on how far you ventured into the level last time, or perhaps if you are in the top 10 then telling you how much you have to score to get the top rank in the world. It gives you a great immediate goal and a reward if you have improved your skills last time you tried a level. The system both gives you a sense of progression, and always tests your own skill level. Having that extra friend coming in really helps you nail those top spots! VS. Multiplayer While you can fight each other in co-op if you wanted to, a more arranged competition is really fun. Now you can have one VR player and up to three TV players playing against each other in either of our two vs. modes in our bigger dungeons. Jewel Duel: Grandma has lost jewelry boxes full of treasure in each of the dungeon rooms. Follow Grandma to the room she’s in, smash up the room and discover the box. Now come the brawling action as you have to be the first to give the jewelry box to Grandma to win its precious prize! Throw anything you can find at the player with the box to get them to drop it. The team with the most treasure wins! Poltergeist Panic: This is one is special, as it really only works because of the different views the VR and TV players have. It’s a little like hide and seek, but with much more action! The VR player is a Poltergeist — a ghost that cannot be seen but can interact with the living world and move objects. The Poltergeist has to destroy the dungeon and get enough gems to unlock the trapped ghosts in each room. The TV Goblins have to stop the VR Poltergeist, but how do they do that if they cannot see the player? They have to look for clues, for the trail of destruction and try and catch the Poltergeist in action. When they think they have found the Poltergeist, they can use their Torch to reveal them. The Goblins also have a bit of their own magic which charges up over time. When ready, a Goblin can cast a spell over the dungeon which reveals where the Poltergeist is hiding. Throw objects at the Poltergeist, whether they are hidden or revealed, in order to dispel them and stop them from freeing the ghosts. If the Poltergeist runs out of time or health, the Goblins win, but if the Poltergeist frees enough ghosts, they win! In conclusion, I hope you can see how much there really is to do in Smash Hit Plunder — either by yourself or with friends and family. Go and enjoy Smash Hit Plunder today. View the full article

Howdy! Rockstar’s open-world outlaw epic Red Dead Redemption 2 is the big winner for November, handily securing the top PS4 spot on the PlayStation Store download charts. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Fallout 76 rounded out the top three there. Beat Saber claimed the #1 spot on the PlayStation VR list, followed by Survios’ newest knockout Creed: Rise to Glory and PS VR mainstay Job Simulator. As we close out another year and get ready for 2019, which games do you think will sit atop these humble charts come December 31? PS4 Games 1 Red Dead Redemption 2 2 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 3 Fallout 76 4 Battlefield V 5 FIFA 19 6 Spyro Reignited Trilogy 7 God of War 8 NBA 2K19 9 Marvel’s Spider-Man 10 The Last Of Us Remastered PS VR Games 1 Beat Saber 2 Creed: Rise to Glory 3 Job Simulator 4 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR 5 Doom VFR 6 Astro Bot Rescue Mission 7 Moss 8 Firewall Zero Hour 9 Superhot VR 10 PlayStation VR Worlds Free-to-Play Games 1 Fortnite Battle Royale 2 Warface 3 H1Z1: Battle Royale 4 Brawlhalla 5 Warframe 6 Paladins 7 DC Universe Online Free-to-Play 8 3on3 FreeStyle 9 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Lite 10 Trove PS Vita Games 1 God of War: Collection 2 Jak and Daxter Collection 3 Minecraft 4 Stardew Valley 5 The Bit Trip 6 Need for Speed Most Wanted 7 Dragon Quest Builders 8 Persona 4 Golden 9 Borderlands 2 10 Undertale PS4 Themes 1 The Last of Us Part II Ellie Theme 2 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – New Dynamic Theme 3 Tetris Effect Yours Forever Dynamic Theme 4 Lightning Night Sky Dynamic Theme 5 Legacy Dashboard Theme 6 Aurora Borealis Wolf Theme 7 Skeleton Dance HiQ Dynamic Theme 8 Undertale Dynamic Theme (Ruins) 9 Friday the 13th: The Game Theme 10 Tropical Skeleton Dance HiQ Dynamic Theme PS Classics 1 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga 3 Bully 4 Tomb Raider 2 5 Tomb Raider III 6 Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation 7 Tomb Raider 8 Star Ocean Till The End Of Time 9 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 10 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City View the full article

It’s just about a month until we embark on another spectacular journey with Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy in a magical array of Disney and Pixar worlds in Kingdom Hearts III. In anticipation, we’re pleased to announce that the Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Pro bundle will be launching in the U.S. and Canada alongside the game on January 29, 2019. This bundle includes a fully customized 1TB PS4 Pro system with a special design that features iconic Kingdom Hearts elements, a matching DualShock 4 wireless controller, a copy of Kingdom Hearts III on Blu-ray disc, and access to PS4 exclusive digital content. On PS4 Pro, both 4K TV and HD TV owners will benefit from enhanced resolution for a stunningly sharp and detailed look of Sora, his friends, and iconic Disney-Pixar worlds, when compared to a standard PS4 system. The Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts III PlayStation 4 Pro bundle will be available exclusively at Gamestop in the U.S. and at EB Games in Canada for $399.99 USD (MSRP) / $499.99 CAD (MSRP), while supplies last. Pre-orders start today. Fight the darkness in Kingdom Hearts III with this special edition console. Let us know what you think of the system 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 takes an early stab at some Game of the Year nominations, Sid reveals his first impressions after going hands-on with Resident Evil, and more. Enjoy! Stuff We Talked About Resident Evil 2 Celeste Astro Bot Rescue Mission Assassin’s Creed Origins & Odyssey Our early Game of the Year thoughts What makes Dead Cells so great The Cast Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA Justin Massongill – Social Media Manager, SIEA Kristen Titus – 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

England: March 20, 1912. Alistair Rhodes, elusive patriarch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Chaos storyline, hosts a sumptuous gala at his manor in the countryside. Friends and acquaintances, dressed to the nines, join the revelry alongside an impressive display of Alistair’s relics, artifacts and luxurious artwork. That is, until a mysterious force takes hold of the party, transforming all but four guests into zombies. Those remaining: a phony psychic, a disgraced stage-show gunslinger, a retired brigadier general and Alistair’s loyal butler. This unlikely crew of heroes must unite and get armed if they wish to make it through the deep, dark, “Dead of the Night.” Photo Gallery The newest Black Ops Zombies Experience, “Dead of the Night” is a spine-tingling prequel to the “Voyage of Despair” map for the Chaos storyline. It introduces players to Alistair Rhodes, Scarlett’s estranged father, along with a star-studded cast: Madame Mirela, Gideon Jones, “The Brigadier” and the Butler, Godfrey, each portrayed by an iconic celebrity talent. Though our newest crop of heroes is privy to wall-buy weapons and grenades galore, it’s shaping up to be the longest night of their lives — and there’s no telling what fate lies in the cards for these four. A dramatic map of grandiose design that mixes an art nouveau sensibility with gothic aesthetics, “Dead of the Night” boasts an impressive estate with staircase-lined grounds, a dark surrounding forest, a ghastly greenhouse and one invariably haunted cemetery (among other areas too terrifying to mention). Dotted throughout the palatial landscape are various mechanisms that beg to be tinkered with, and hidden traps teeming with diabolical zombie-stopping-power (which will take guts and coordination to unlock!). Besides the mysterious map layout, “Dead of the Night” hosts many more types of nightmarish ghouls and monsters. You will face undead partygoers, Catalyst Zombies, powerful werewolf mini-bosses and swooping vampire bats who transform into light-footed, Nosferatu-like creatures. Beyond the existence of these otherworldly enemies lies unimaginable secrets and clues to Alistair’s past, present and future, just waiting for a keen player’s discovery. But never fear: players are well-equipped to face the challenges of this devious map, with the introduction of an all-new wonder weapon of unforeseen power. If you have what it takes to unlock this mystifying tool, you may — just may — make it through the night. Don’t miss this harrowing, exciting adventure against the undead: pick up your copy of Black Ops Pass to play “Dead of the Night,” available now! Not only will you gain access to the wildest and spookiest party in 1912 England, you’ll gain even more content for Black Ops 4. That includes Elevation and Madagascar, two new Multiplayer maps; classic, bonus characters for Blackout like Shadowman and Reaper; and “Classified,” the beautifully re-imagined Zombies “Five” map from Black Ops. So, send in your RSVP to Alistair’s fabulous gala and get Black Ops Pass today. View the full article

Since the launch of PS4 and PS4 Pro, several legendary franchises have been reborn for PS4, with rebuilt graphics and refined gameplay. But it takes a lot of hard work and technical know-how to reimagine these games for a PS4 generation. To get more insight, we asked the developers behind several impressive remakes — including the eagerly awaited MediEvil and Resident Evil 2 — to provide an inside look at their development process. MediEvil It has been no easy task bringing Sir Dan back from the dead but Other Ocean Emeryville is always ready for a challenge. To keep this remake as true to the original as possible, our first step was to extract all the level geometry from the original game and then place it into the new engine to serve as our map for the placement of every tree, building, wall, etc. Once placed, we get a very strange version of Gallowmere that doesn’t quite feel like home just yet. To make Dan feel more at home, we then review each piece of low resolution PS1 art, compare it to the PS1 concept art we have, and then develop our own concepts to update the visuals, all while keeping an eye on matching the tone of the original game. Every piece of art, from tombstones to timepieces and everything in between, has been reinterpreted, reconcepted, and remade. Thanks, art team! Aside from the straightforward art updates, we also need to consider our draw distance is now no longer cut cut short from a black fog just feet away from Dan and our aspect ratio has shifted from a boxy 4:3 to a cinematic 16:9. This requires us to build out areas in the distance that didn’t even exist in the original game – so much more for one-eyed Dan to see! With all that extra space, we’ve had to fill in some gaps. In Enchanted Earth on PS1, for example, many of the trees you see are just bitmaps. We’ve created tons of trees and foliage to fill in those gaps and make this level really come to life. In doing so, we hope to create a greater sense of the world of Gallowmere and all its fabled creatures, critters and creepy locations! For Gallowmere! -Bobby Hopper, Associate Producer at Other Ocean Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2 has always been a series favorite for many and we heard our fans loud and clear when they voiced their desire to see it remade/reimagined on modern platforms. Big thanks to all the Resident Evil fans from around the world, as you really helped us show why this title had to be made. So we’ll be doing our best to give you an experience you’ll never forget – a completely reimagined Resident Evil 2 that takes the 1998 original to a new level. The title took a long time to produce for many reasons, because as you can imagine, popping open the hood and making any changes to someone’s favorite title can be tricky. The end result was that we wouldn’t just ‘remake’ it, but create an all new version of the game that embellishes further on the story, provides deeper gameplay, looks absolutely amazing and stays true to its terrifying survival horror roots. Since the PS1 original released in 1998, technology has evolved in a major way, but we’re also fortunate enough to have our own new game engine to take Resident Evil 2 to the next level. It’s being created on Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine which was also used for Resident Evil 7 biohazard, so players can look forward to terrifyingly photorealistic visuals, immersive sound via binaural recording technology, 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation 4 Pro, and much, much more. As for what’s been updated in the new game – simply said, we want Resident Evil 2 to be a fresh experience for both series veterans and newcomers alike. Certainly not an exhaustive list, but we’ve done things like adding the new over-the-shoulder perspective, changing up the puzzles, and modifying certain encounter moments. Because, let’s face it. If you already know there’s a Licker coming around the corner, that’s just no fun in a survival horror game, is it? We’re only a couple short months away from release so please look forward to Resident Evil 2, coming to PlayStation 4 on January 25, 2019! -Tsuyoshi Kanda, Producer, Capcom Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy When developing the levels, it was important to us that the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy stands up visually against other PS4 generation titles. To that end, we felt the standard remaster approach of raising texture resolutions with minor geometry adjustments would not be the right way to bring back such an iconic franchise. Our goal was to build each level from the ground up so it stays true to the original and looks like you imagined it in your mind. This means that the levels in the N. Sane Trilogy are a lot more lush, vibrant, and full of life but they still have the authentic gameplay experience fans remember. There have been so many technological advancements since the PS1-era, whether it be the raw power of game consoles now available to us, disk capacity, or improvements and advancements in game engines. Texture resolutions are now 60 to 100 times what they were on PS1, and because of the additional computing power available to us on modern consoles we can now also increase the draw distance for our environments, add dynamic lighting, and add more ambient life to the levels through VFX and animation. All of the levels in the N. Sane Trilogy are so beautifully rendered and brought to life, loading into N. Sanity Beach for the first time and watching the water break on the shoreline speaks for itself! We wanted to stay faithful to the inspiration of the originals, but we also didn’t want to shy away from making some improvements or additions to the game that we knew fans would love. One of the most obvious examples is the addition of Coco, a second re-playable character across all three games. We also knew Crash fans were extremely competitive, so we brought Time Trials and Online Leaderboards to all three games as well. We didn’t stop on release day though! Since our launch in 2017, we’ve added two bonus DLC levels Stormy Ascent and Future Tense, and have brought HDR support to the N. Sane Trilogy for PS4. Two of my favorite levels to showcase on a PS4 Pro with HDR-enabled would probably have to be N. Sanity Beach and Toad Village, they really make you feel like you’ve stepped into an animated film, it’s amazing! -Kyle Martin, Producer, Vicarious Visions Spyro Reignited Trilogy It was a passion project of ours to bring Spyro Reignited Trilogy to PS4. We wanted to give players a new way to experience this journey with Spyro on PS4, while staying true to the original magic and sense of wonder we all felt 20 years ago. When reimagining Spyro’s controls, our goal was to design them in a way that felt familiar, yet fresh and modern. We paid close attention to nailing details like how high he jumps or how fast he runs. There was a lot of art, math, and magic put into modernizing how the player interacts with Spyro, and how Spyro interacts with the world. Some things will obviously change in a remake, but the magic stays the same! Check out our blog for an inside look at how we brought Spyro Reignited Trilogy to life on PS4. -Jan Stec, Senior Technical Designer, Toys for Bob View the full article

Hey everyone, thank you all for your continued and tremendous support of Marvel’s Spider-Man since its September launch. Since then, we have launched two chapters of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps, the game’s DLC, shining the spotlight on Black Cat, Hammerhead, and the Maggia. We’re thrilled to announce the series will wrap up on December 21 with the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining. We loved having Silver Sable in Marvel’s Spider-Man, and we wanted to give players even more time with her. We have a brand-new teaser trailer here to give you a glimpse of the conclusion! Silver Sable has stormed back to reclaim her stolen Sable International tech. With New York Police Chief Yuri Watanabe on administrative leave following her exploits against Hammerhead, Spider-Man will have to rely on unlikely allies to keep Marvel’s New York safe. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining features new missions, new and upgraded enemy and crime types, along with upgraded Hammerhead bases and storyline quests. There will also be new trophies, challenges, and three new suits for players to unlock. We’re also very excited to be partnering with Sony Pictures on the upcoming film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, in theaters December 14. We are offering a special promotion where users who pre-order the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse film from PlayStation Store will receive a voucher for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining*, a dynamic theme, and avatars as their pre-order incentive**. As you may have seen at the end of our teaser trailer, we have included Peter Parker’s suit from the movie into our third DLC chapter. Pre-orders for the movie officially start tomorrow and then you’ll be able to unlock and swing around in the film’s version of Peter Parker’s suit once Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining launches on December 21! It was a real pleasure working in partnership with Sony Pictures and Marvel to bring this suit to the game — and we can’t wait to see what you do in photo mode with it! You’ll also be able to unlock the Cyborg Spider-Man suit and the Aaron Aikman Spider-Armor. We also have new art from acclaimed Marvel artist and suit designer Adi Granov. With this, the whole triptych is now complete, with images for all three chapters. You can pre-order Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining for $9.99 USD MSRP on PlayStation Store. Of course, if you haven’t tried any of the post-launch content yet, you also can buy the Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps bundle of all three chapters for $24.99 USD MSRP and start playing the first two chapters now. Haven’t played Marvel’s Spider-Man yet? The Digital Deluxe Edition is an especially good value at $79.99 USD MSRP, as it includes the full game and all three chapters of Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps. It’s been a crazy ride for us here at Insomniac Games as we have spent the rest of 2018 developing this additional content for Marvel’s Spider-Man. We’ve been so grateful for all of your notes, comments, feedback, and support over these last few months. We hope you enjoy Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining when it releases on December 21! That’s it for us for now — but for all the latest — be sure to follow Insomniac Games on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! -Ryan Smith *Marvel’s Spider-Man required to play Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps’ chapters. Base game not included. **Pre-order incentives will become available starting December 21. Limit one (1) per account on PlayStation Network. Voucher expires March 25, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. PST. View the full article