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Name: PlayStation - Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Zero Build | EU | PlayStation Tournaments
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/08/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Zero Build | EU | PlayStation Tournaments

PlayStation - Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Zero Build | EU | PlayStation Tournaments

Name: PlayStation - Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Battle Royale | NA | PlayStation Tournaments
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/08/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Battle Royale | NA | PlayStation Tournaments

PlayStation - Fortnite PlayStation Cup | Battle Royale | NA | PlayStation Tournaments

Sins of the Flesh is the next update for our darkly cute cult sim Cult of the Lamb, and it’s the biggest yet. As well as a shrine-load of killer new content and a congregation of quality of life improvements, a deliciously evil new resource has been thrown into the macabre mix: Sin. But how do you generate it? Well, by sinning.

The free Sins of the Flesh update adds a selection of decadent new structures to Cult of the Lamb, which when built in your base and enjoyed by you and your followers will reward your cult with lashings of delectable, so-wrong-it’s-right Sin.

Take the Drinkhouse, for example. Here a follower can volunteer to mix up drinks and serve them to your thirsty cultists. Terrifying treats on the menu include Brog Brew, Grape Nectar, Eggnog, and, uh, Poop Juice. Tasty! Imbibing these sugary beverages at the Drinkhouse has a risk of befuddling your followers, but every dubious drink they hurl down their adorable necks will generate sweet, sweet Sin.

You can also form a devilish Drum Circle with your followers, which will let you take part in Sins of the Flesh’s all-new rhythm-based minigame. The better your performance, the more Sin you’ll get in return. You’ve heard of Rock Band… this is Flock Band.

But let’s be honest: the real star of the update is the Mating Tent. If two of your followers are into each other, and have a sufficiently high love match, you’ll be able to send them into the tent together. A few seconds later they’ll emerge with an egg, which can either be harvested for food or, best of all, hatched into a tiny new follower. This dinky disciple will share some traits with its parents, and its birth can generate Sin.

Gather enough Sin and you can perform a series of new Rituals, including the free-spirited Rite of Lust. This will cause your followers to cast their robes aside and dance merrily around a flowery shrine. But if it’s chaos you desire, the new Rite of Wrath ritual might be more your speed. This unleashes a fury of violence, with fighting, killing, vandalism, and other scenes of havoc gripping your base.

This is just a brief, tantalizing taste of what you can do with Sin. There are other dark deeds to discover in the Sins of the Flesh update, including a selection of new Sin-based Doctrines and a troubling new food source that is not for the weak of heart—or weak of stomach. You can discover this, and more, for yourself (if you dare) when Sins of the Flesh launches for PS4 and PS5 on January 16.

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Name: XBox - Huh, sounds familiar...
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/07/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Huh, sounds familiar...

XBox - Huh, sounds familiar...

Name: PlayStation - Apex Legends & Final Fantasy™ VII Rebirth Event Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/06/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Apex Legends & Final Fantasy™ VII Rebirth Event Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Apex Legends & Final Fantasy™ VII Rebirth Event Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

It’s a new year, but we’re still thinking about the amazing games we played last year. This week, we’re highlighting some of your favorite captures from 2023 in Share of the Year: 

__Auron__ shares Clive unleashing his power in Final Fantasy XVI

DCTLOUVP shares Abby grimacing while fighting near fire in The Last of Us Part II

TakaSanGames shares a Na’vi raising their 4-fingered hand over their face in this portrait from Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

jenniandgaming shares a horse and rider framed by a lasso in Red Dead Redemption 2

wingsforsmiles shares Darth Vader’s suit lit only by the red glow of his lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Tohyan_vp shares a Tallneck wading into the waters of a ruined San Francisco in Horizon Forbidden West

Morph__1 shares Ahti the Janitor singing some karaoke in Alan Wake 2

x__stardustgaming__x shares Astarion sharing some intense side-eye in Baldur’s Gate 3

reddeadgem4 shares Basim cuddling a kitty in Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME:  God of War Ragnarök Valhalla

SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 10, 2024

Next week, we head to the shores of Valhalla to face new challenges in God of War Ragnarók. Share moments from Kratos’ journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

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Name: PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - Capcom Cup Supporter Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/05/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Street Fighter 6 - Capcom Cup Supporter Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - Capcom Cup Supporter Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/05/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer

XBox - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer

Name: PlayStation - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/04/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - World Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Upcoming Games in 2024 | PS5 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/04/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Upcoming Games in 2024 | PS5 Games

PlayStation - Upcoming Games in 2024 | PS5 Games

Yakuza is a storied franchise that keeps on giving. Each installment in the series leading to 2020’s Yakuza: Like a Dragon has offered something new and innovative, along with consistently satisfying expansions to the evergrowing story of main characters Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga.

I’m glad to say that after a hands-on preview of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the trend continues. There is almost too much here for Yakuza fans, both new and old, to sink their teeth in and enjoy. This latest entry features a fusion of the series’ original beat-em-up and current turn-based roleplaying style, an island-building mode, and even more charm than ever. 

With all this present and more, I’ve found that the title Infinite Wealth might just describe everything the game offers and how long it may last. Read on for a few highlights revealed during my gameplay session.

Get your walking shoes (and segways) ready

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the first title in the Yakuza series to take our favorite motley crew out of Japan and into new territory. Kasuga and Kiryu’s missions lead them to this new location: Honolulu, Hawaii, where they decide to team up. 

Not only is this locale full of many new sights, sounds, allies, and enemies, but it is the most extensive map ever featured in the Yakuza series. It was so large that during my hours of playing, I wasn’t even able to explore even half the map. There’s no dead air to be found here. Enemies, missions, activities, and lively characters surround each corner. The only decision you have to make is what to tackle first.

Your friendly neighborhood ex-Yakuza

Personality points are nothing new to Like a Dragon, but Infinite Wealth gives a new way to allow Kasuga to move up the ranks. By being a friendly and outgoing tourist, you can constantly grow friendships with Honolulu’s population and boost your personality levels each time.

All it takes is a simple hello. By pressing square when walking by certain marked NPCs, Kasuga will release a welcoming, Helloooo! and get a good response back. Sometimes, these greetings will even unlock a small task like buying a kid a hot dog, which grants Kasuga a more significant personality increase. These increases unlock extra abilities like more skill slots, enhanced resistance to status ailments, better healing, and more guts. Plus, it’s just charming to make Kasuga into an even nicer guy than he already is.

Tourism buffs 

Being a good tourist isn’t limited to just greeting bystanders. Kasuga and the gang eventually find a tourism company called Alo Happy Tours. Specified for Japanese visitors touring Hawaii, Alo Happy Tours is a place where you can pay to jump into activities like surfing, yoga, and fire dancing. But these vacation sessions aren’t just for fun.

Each new skill learned through Happy Tours leads the party to unlock a new job and fighting style. For example, learning to fire dance unlocks an attacking mage style, learning to host gives access to a buffing support job, and learning to be a pop idol lets characters heal and cure allies. And there are so many activities and styles to learn that it felt nearly endless. Not to mention the amount of party combos you can come up with. 

Past wishes fulfilled

Kasuga isn’t the only one with a new way to unlock abilities through means other than fighting or the usual activities. Kiryu’s new ailment and decision to not get treatment have put his life on a clock. With his new friends Seong-Hui and Yu Nanba, he’s decided not to let it go to waste and tackle a bucket list before he checks out.

This bucket list isn’t just a plot element, but a gameplay mechanic. Kiryu can awaken his soul (Brawler fighting style), tech (Rush fighting style), and body (Beast fighting style) by completing items from this bucket list. Whether it’s a simple fishing trip or tasting some food he’s always wanted to taste like candy, Kiryu’s strength grows by living life to the fullest. I nearly shed a tear when he talked about everything he wanted to do without the fear and need of trying to look cool for people around him.

A game within a game

To round out the hands-on time with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, I visited Dondoko Island, which can be best described as an entirely different game within Infinite Wealth. This island build and curation segment of the title tasks Kasuga with going around an island on the verge of obscurity. Being the nice guy he is, he decides to take matters into his own hands, helping its owner clean up trash, build new attractions, and bring visitors and life back to Dondoko.

If you’ve ever played a building simulator, then you know what you’re in for here. As soon as this mode started, I was hooked. Walking around and decorating the island in my own style, gathering supplies to create new items, catching fish and bugs, and fending off enemies were some of the most addicting elements I was exposed to so far in Infinite Wealth. And the fact that we’ll be able to visit the islands of other players makes the whole thing even more exciting. I’m just scared that my life might become absorbed by this mode so much that I won’t even finish the RPG side of the game.

Join Kasuga and Kiryu’s variety-packed trip to Hawaii when Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth drops on PS5 January 26.

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Name: XBox - Yup this feels like home
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/03/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Yup this feels like home

XBox - Yup this feels like home

Name: PlayStation - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Immersion Trailer | PS5 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 01/03/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Immersion Trailer | PS5 Games

PlayStation - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Immersion Trailer | PS5 Games

Happy new year, PlayStation Stars members! We’ve got a fresh array of challenges, campaigns, and collectibles to kickstart your 2024 gaming journey. Let’s dive straight into what’s new this month.

PlayStation & You: Access controller
Available January 2

Available only to active Access controller owners. Create new ways to play with this highly customizable controller kit for PS5 consoles, designed to help those with disabilities play games more comfortably, for longer. To unlock your Access Controller Digital Collectible, play any game on your PS4 or PS5 console.

Campaign Name: Your PlayStation Monthly Games Await | Reward: 50 PlayStation Stars Points
Available January 2

New month, new PlayStation Plus monthly games. Try any one of this month’s games for 50 points.

Campaign Name: Vintage Lineage | Digital Collectible: Retro Lunch Box, First Edition
Available December January 4

Take it back to the days of pixel art gaming. Play any of one of the games listed below to unlock a retro lunch box Digital Collectible.

• The Messenger [PS4]
• Sea of Stars [PS5/PS4]
• Enter the Gungeon [PS4]
• Celeste [PS4]
• Undertale [PS4]
• Shovel Knight Treasure Trove [PS4]

Campaign Name: Wind Down with PlayStation | Digital Collectible: New Year, New Nest
Available January 17

Relax and unwind with some cozy game time. Start any of the games listed below to snag your snow globe Digital Collectible.

• Mail Time [PS5]
• Roki [PS5/PS4]
• OMNO  [PS4]
• Lake [PS5/PS4]

Campaign Name: Brain Games | Digital Collectible: Synaptic Feedback
Available December January 18

Sharpen your mind with these beautiful puzzle games. Each one offers a unique blend of brain-bending puzzles and eye-catching artwork to put your problem-solving skills to the test.

Play any one of these titles to unlock the Synaptic Feedback Digital Collectible.

• Viewfinder [PS5]
• Superliminal [PS5/PS4]
• The Witness [PS4]
• The Talos Principle 2 [PS5]
• Puzzling Places [PS5/PS4]

Stay tuned to PlayStation App for all the latest updates throughout the month. Not a PlayStation Stars member yet? Learn more about PlayStation Stars and join for free here.

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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful…” As much as these words are commonly associated with winter snowstorms, inclement weather and the general harshness of the great outdoors are year-long concerns. Be you gripped in the icy embrace of winter or hit with the heat of a summer’s sun, there’s one tried and true method to keep warm or stay cool, and that’s settling in at home with video games by yourself or with friends. And when things outdoors are getting nasty, it’s the comfy games that hit that sweet spot the strongest. Whether you’re curled up on the sofa or bed, with DualSense controller or PlayStation Portal in hand, here’s some suggestions of games to boot up when you need some soothing experiences to battle the dreariness of the outside.

Stardew Valley

The benchmark for farming and life-sim style games, Stardew Valley is an indie megahit that’s won over the hearts and minds of millions of players across the globe. You’ve inherited a small plot in Pelican Town, part of the titular Stardew Valley, and you’re on a personal quest to turn this scrap of land into a fancy farm. Build, harvest, explore, gather, craft, and maybe even strike up a little bit of romance with your neighbors–it’s a great way to feel the fun and invigoration of a warm spring day any time of the year.

Tchia

Many of us long for a tropical getaway during a sub-zero day in the dead of winter. Tchia whisks players away to a beautiful island archipelago inspired by the real-life territory of New Caledonia. Young protagonist Tchia must search for her kidnapped father. She’s a very athletic young lady, and an expert at rafting, gliding, and the ukulele, but her real gift is using a very special ability: Soul Jumping. By Soul Jumping into objects and creatures, she can control them and use their unique abilities in a myriad of ways and fully explore these beautiful but dangerous lands.

Season: A Letter to the Future

The impending end of the world might sound like the exact opposite of a calm and cozy experience, but Season offers a very different approach. In this atmospheric, emotionally charged third-person exploration/adventure game, you’ll hop on your bike and set out to do everything you can to preserve the lives, traditions, words, and memories of those soon fated to fade into history. Using notebooks, cameras, and recorders to capture the details of a culture’s daily existence, you’ll strive to preserve a memory of life as it was for those in the future. It’s a perfect game to play when you’re lying in bed, longing for the warm melancholy of autumn’s beginning.

Venba

Our memories of seasons, cultures, and family are inextricably intertwined with food. Venba explores these complex feelings through the eyes of an East Indian family uprooting everything and moving to Canada during the 1980s. As cultural ideas and expectations clash around mother Venba and her young son Kevin, the narrative advances through mother/son cooking sessions that require piecing together recipes through cookbook clues and Venba’s memories. It’s the perfect game to pop on the PlayStation Portal after you’ve spent the day prepping a nice hot meal.

LEGO Builder’s Journey

Too cold and windy to make a snowman? Too hot to hit the beach and build a sandcastle? Calm your need to construct with a charming puzzle-solving and free-building escape to a serene LEGO world. In LEGO Builder’s Journey, you can solve a series of three-dimensional puzzles with the careful clack and oh-so-satisfying snap of Lego pieces. Or, if you want to build your own structures, you can go into Creative Mode and lay bricks to your heart’s content – all without fear of losing those tiny bits in the carpet.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

The Disney name is synonymous with comfy, happy entertainment–the pinnacle of good-feels. Wouldn’t it be nice to live with all of your favorite Disney personalities? Dreamlight Valley lets you create your own cartoon avatar and travel to that wonderful place. Make friends, craft, cook, build, and customize to your heart’s content, all while working to stop the encroachment of the Night Thorns. Best of all, this trip to a Disney-themed fantasy world will never get derailed due to bad weather.

Nour: Play With Your Food

Contrary to popular belief (or what your parents told you), delicious-looking food is not made specifically to go straight into your mouth. Nour: Play With Your Food lets you do all of the crazy food hijinks you’ve always dreamed of with a variety of physics-based vignettes. Smoosh all the sushi, toss all the toast around, even zap chunks of meat with a size-changing raygun: supreme silliness is your only goal, and you won’t have a mess to clean up later. Perfect for those days when you really wish you could go out to grab a bite.

Cult of the Lamb

Become the most charismatic cult leader in a world filled with both cute animals and sinister god-figures. Cult of the Lamb sees you command your adorable, fluffy avatar to amass followers through multiple means of indoctrination, conquering all who oppose you with words and power. Control your cult as you relax by the fireplace or soak in the tub–it’s what a leader like you deserves.

Got a favorite game to curl up with on your PlayStation Portal? Share it in the comments, and while you’re at it, check out even more cozy classics here.

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Name: PlayStation - Celebrating the wild, weird and wonderful. What were your favorite gaming moments of 2023? #PS5
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/30/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

Celebrating the wild, weird and wonderful. What were your favorite gaming moments of 2023? #PS5

PlayStation - Celebrating the wild, weird and wonderful. What were your favorite gaming moments of 2023? #PS5

Name: XBox - Xbox's Favorite Moments of 2023 | This Week on Xbox
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/29/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

Xbox's Favorite Moments of 2023 | This Week on Xbox

XBox - Xbox's Favorite Moments of 2023 | This Week on Xbox

2023’s coming to a close… but even as we shut the book on an incredible 12 months of gaming, we can look forward to even more delights coming in the year ahead. 2024 promises a generous helping of returning icons and new delights, opening the year with the salvo of The Last of Us II Remastered (Jan 19), Tekken 8 (Jan 26) and Helldivers II (Feb 8).

Between those – and after – even more titles (as well as PS5 accessories) will be there to look forward to. Here are some of the great additions waiting for you on PlayStation beyond 2023’s end.

Note: This is a top-level article highlighting specific launches and is not meant to be comprehensive.

Tekken 8

It’s time for the world’s strongest to prove themselves once more. 32 characters – returning faces, new favorites – enter the ring of the King of Iron Fist Tournament for the latest entry in the renowned 3D fighting game series. The new Heat mechanic, which lets your roster cancel attacks, extends their offensive options, while the game’s Store mode will delve into the mysteries of fresh competitors such as Reina. The new year promises to pack a punch when Tekken 8 launches January 26.

Release Date: January 26, 2024 | Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5

Deep Earth Collection for PS5 Accessories

The PlayStation 5 console is getting a lot more colorful with the Deep Earth Collection, a metallic colorway for PS5 accessories. This line of DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers feature three new colors: Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue and Sterling Silver. Each of these colors has a stylishly sleek and smooth metallic finish.

The Deep Earth Collection was unveiled in September and partly launched with Volcanic Red and Cobalt Blue on November 3, 2023, and the awaited Sterling Silver launches starting in early 2024. Each piece can be purchased through direct.playstation.com and participating retailers.

Release Date: November 3, 2023 (Volcanic Red / Cobalt Blue) and starting January 26, 2024 (Sterling Silver)

Helldivers II

Those wanting a more group-friendly adventure need look no further than Helldivers II. This third-person squad shooter puts you and your team of divers against alien enemies, equipping you with the wealth of weaponry that you’d benefit from – and need – to take on an intergalactic threat. From flamethrowers to turrets and environmental explosions, there are many tools at your fingertips that can be used to claim cosmic victory. Of course, all of these can be the downfall of your allies due to the game’s permanent friendly fire as well.

Release Date: February 8, 2024 | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | PS5

Pulse Elite Wireless Headset

Pulse Elite wireless headset is the latest in the line of accessories for PS5 that brings next level audio performance to your gaming experience. It utilizes planar magnetic drivers that are normally found in premium headphones for professional sound engineers – so you can hear games exactly how developers intended.

Pulse Elite comes packed with a retractable microphone that features AI-enhanced noise rejection, keeping your voice in focus and filtering out any annoying background noise. This wireless headset brings lifelike sound to your favorite titles, packed full of rich, subtle details and deep bass that unlock a whole new way to experience your game library, adding a new dimension to PlayStation’s best experiences.

Release Date: Starting February 21, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

After making a Fat Chocobo-sized splash in 2020 with Final Fantasy VII Remake, and giving us a side-dish with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Square Enix continues the story of Cloud and co. in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

More stories, more open lands to explore, and more surprises around every corner. One such surprise has already been revealed – new story content is being built around legendary Soldier Zack (protagonist of FFVII prequel Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion) Want to know more? Check out PS Blog’s extended Q&A with the game’s creative team who teased what’s to come when we explore beyond the borders of Midgar.

Release Date: February 29, 2024 | Publisher: Square Enix | PS5

Foamstars

Team-based shenanigans aren’t limited to the further end of the cosmos. Back on Earth, a different kind of tactical action awaits in the bubbly form of Square Enix’s competitive party team-shooter Foamstars.

This 4-vs-4 online party game places players in an arena with a simple goal: Fill the place with as much of your foam as possible and defeat the opposition. Each character in this hero shooter has unique weapons and attacks. These foamy attacks can be used not only to take down enemy players but also to defend allies, cover ground to amplify movement speed, and change the terrain around them to create vantage points.

Release Date: 2024 | Publisher: Square Enix | PS5, PS4

Rise of the Ronin

Team Ninja brings its mastery of the action genre seen in Nioh and the Ninja Gaiden series with the action role-playing game, Rise of the Ronin.

Rise of the Ronin allows players to forge their own destiny and travel to the final years of the  Edo period in Japan. This open-world RPG gives players complete control of their own dynamic story, allowing them to make different narrative choices that’ll put them on different sides of warring factions. Even with all of this, Team Ninja is sure to keep their special brand of deep, yet accessible combat intact for this new adventure coming in 2024.

Release Date: March 22, 2024 | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | PS5

Stellar Blade

While Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up’s first console title, the adventure is looking promising indeed. Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game making its way to PlayStation 5 next year. This hack n’ slash title puts players in control of the stylish heroine Eve, as she takes on the Naytibas, a force ravaging Earth while surviving humans escape to an outer space colony.

Stellar Blade combines sharp action with stunning visuals and a mature narrative to create something all new. Players will have to master a balanced offense and defense to survive against hordes of out-of-this-world enemies.

Release Date: 2024 | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | PS5

Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Bungie’s Light and Darkness Saga continues in this eighth expansion, Destiny 2: The Final Shape. The galaxy-spanning conflict that has shaped (pun intended) the saga comes to a head here as legends from across the stars come together to brave the largest confrontation yet. New supers, armor, weapons, and more will aid players facing the Witness’s twisted reality, while the new destination, The Pale Heart, will tax Guardians along with two dungeons that will be available to Annual pass owners.

Release Date: June 4, 2024 | Publisher: Bungie | PS5, PS4

What PlayStation release are you looking forward to most in 2024?

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Name: XBox - what it feels like to get a Killamanjaro with a needler
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/27/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

what it feels like to get a Killamanjaro with a needler

XBox - what it feels like to get a Killamanjaro with a needler

Today, we’re happy to reveal the inaugural PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup of 2024. January’s titles of A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West and Nobody Saves the World will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, January 2 until Monday, February 5. Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

 A Plague Tale: Requiem | PS5

In this sequel to award-winning adventure, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Amicia and Hugo travel far south to new regions and vibrant cities after escaping their devastated homeland. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo’s curse. But, when Hugo’s powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo. Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Evil West | PS4, PS5 

A dark menace consumes the American frontier. As one of the last agents in a top secret vampire-hunting institute, you are the final line between humanity and a deep-rooted terror that now emerges from the shadows. Unleash hell with your firearms, lightning-fueled gauntlet and gadgets. Kill bloodthirsty monstrosities in style as a lone hunter or in co-op with a friend. Explore and fight in a narrative-driven campaign while upgrading your weapons and hunting tools. Unlock new perks to evolve your monster-slaying mastery, crafting your own playstyle to defeat the supernatural hordes.

Nobody Saves the World | PS4, PS5 

When the ancient Calamity re-awakens, who can save the world? Nobody! (That’s you, you’re Nobody.) Master the art of transformation to become a Slug, Ghost, Dragon, and more in this new take on action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee. Complete quests to discover and swap between 15+ varied and distinct Forms, with each offering its own set of quests, which you can complete in creative ways. Mix and match abilities in unexpected ways to unlock and complete even MORE challenging quests. Explore a vast overworld – on your own or with a friend online – while clearing shape-shifting dungeons in an effort to stop The Calamity and save the world!

Warframe: Syrinx Collection – exclusive PlayStation Plus Pack

In addition to the Monthly Games lineup, January 2 will also see the release of the Warframe Syrinx Collection. This exclusive PlayStation Plus pack contains multiple weapons, armor and items for Digital Extremes’ F2P sci-fi multiplayer action title. Once downloaded, they’ll all be available in your in-game Warframe inventory immediately, regardless of whether you’re a new or returning player.  

The pack includes: 

• Syrinx Chest Plate
• Syrinx Shoulder Plates
• Syrinx Leg Plates
• Baza Rifle
• Cassowar Polearm
• Storm Color Palette
• Essential Base Damage Mod Bundle
• Essential Critical Damage Mod Bundle
• 2x Orokin Catalysts
• 170 Platinum
• 7-Day Affinity Booster
• 7-Day Credit Booster

You’ll be able to find and download this pack in addition to the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games line up on PlayStation Store. Download Warframe from PlayStation Store to access. 

Last chance to download December’s Monthly Games 

PlayStation Plus members have until January 1 to add Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator and Sable to their game library. 

PlayStation Plus Spotify Playlist 

Also, check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.

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If you recently brought a PlayStation 5 console into your home, you’re in the right place. We know you’re itching to dive straight into PS5’s library of cutting-edge, critically acclaimed titles. There’s a ton of quality titles to recommend, but before you dig in, let’s take a moment to check some of the unique features that make your new PS5 console so special.

This guide is intended as a shortcut to some of the best gaming experiences PS5 has to offer. If you’re looking for a more step-by-step technical guide, head to PlayStation.com.

Your DualSense controller and you

The first thing you’ll touch after you press the PS5 console’s power button will likely be the DualSense wireless controller. This sleek and ergonomic controller will not only be the way you interact with games, but also has a host of immersive features. Let’s break it down:

Touch pad: In the center of the console is a touchpad. Some games use the touch pad via swiping motions or as a touch-based cursor. More commonly, the touch pad can be pressed the same way you press any other button.

Haptic Feedback: Get absorbed into game worlds with advanced controller sensations. In many games you’ll feel every recoil, bounce, and shake, from subtle to seismic.

Adaptive triggers: The L2 and R2 buttons of the DualSense controller will change tension based on what’s happening in game for unprecedented immersion. Feel the resistance as your character pulls back a bow string or fires a weapon.

Create button: Save your greatest gaming memories, be they epic wins or hilarious fails, with the touch of a button. You can save screenshots, movie clips, and more, and share them online with friends or with the world.

Astro’s Playroom

Want to experience what your DualSense controller can do? Jump into Astro’s Playroom, a 3D platformer pre-installed on your PS5 console’s high-speed SSD. It’ll be there when you boot up, no download necessary, so why not pop on in? It’s a delightful showcase of PS5’s immersive features. You’ll be charmed from the first moment you feel Astro’s little metal feet tap across the terrain via haptics and hear the boppin’ soundtrack.’’

Dive into PlayStation Plus games

One of the best ways to experience the breadth and depth of the PlayStation’s library is with PlayStation Plus. With a monthly or 12-month membership, PlayStation Plus offers value-added benefits and a wide range of quality games across PlayStation generations – depending on the plan you choose.

PlayStation Plus Essential: Essential members can add three monthly PlayStation Plus games to their library in addition to online multiplayer access, discounts on PlayStation Store, and more. New games are offered monthly, and as long as you redeemed the titles during the month they are offered, you can still keep and play it as long as you remain a PlayStation Plus member.

PlayStation Plus Extra: Alongside the benefits from the Essential tier, Extra members also get access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which features blockbusters and indies from the PS5 and PS4 generations. Maybe you were intrigued by Ghost of Tsushima, or you want to discover for yourself the Shiba-infused puzzles of Humanity. Perhaps you just want to try something out of your usual comfort zone, such as indie hit Sea of Stars.

PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe: Premium members enjoy all the above benefits plus access to the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog*. This library of memorable PlayStation games spans all the way back to the original PlayStation. See where the Resident Evil saga began or relive your memories of after-school Sly Cooper sessions. You’ll have plenty to explore, and the rewind feature will help you get revenge on some of those challenging original PlayStation moments (nice try, Resident Evil doggy hallway).  Premium/Deluxe members can also access Game Trials of the hottest new PS5 releases–and if you like what you try, your progress will carry over to the full game if you decide to buy it. For players where PlayStation Plus Premium is offered, you’ll also get access to cloud streaming.

Looking for even more tips on getting started with PlayStation Plus? Head to PlayStation.com. 

Share Play and Activity Cards

Going online with your PS5 opens up a whole new way to enjoy games by yourself or with friends (add and find friends in your Game Base). Even if you’re not playing online multiplayer games, you’ll be able to discover and share your experiences with players worldwide, making every game a social experience. When you’re online and you highlight a game on the PS5’s menu, you’ll see all kinds of info about the game, including updates, available downloadable content, friends playing, trending gameplay clips, and trophy progress.

On PS5, you can use the Share Play feature to share your screen, pass over the controls, or play together with a friend. Want to drop in on a friend’s game, even if there’s no online multiplayer? Or maybe you want to teach your fighting game friends how to do that sick combo you discovered? Share Play allows you to quickly join games-in-progress, invite others to watch your gameplay live, or even join a game like you would a local second player.

Pressing the central PlayStation button on the DualSense controller during gameplay will take you to the Control Center. Here you’ll see another keyPS5 feature: Activity Cards. These cards have a variety of functions that vary from game to game, ranging from telling you your current progress through a leg of the game’s story to letting you immediately jump into specific activities and side quests, without a lengthy game-boot process.

Must-play PS5 games

Excited to dive into some of the best the PlayStation 5 library has to offer? Here are some of the top PlayStation 5 titles worth checking out.

The Last of Us Part I: The first chapter in Naughty Dog’s epic modern-day drama of surviving a terrifying  post-apocalypse, remade from the ground up to take advantage of PlayStation 5’s advanced hardware.

PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial for The Last of Us Part I is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.

God of War Ragnarök: The award-winning saga of Kratos and Atreus continues with sweeping drama and intense combat through the harsh Nine Realms.

PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.

Baldur’s Gate 3: 2023’s The Game Awards Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG filled with strategic turn-based combat, loads of gameplay options,  and extremely memorable characters.

PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.

Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher trilogy, delivers gamers a high-octane, open-world sci-fi adventure filled with amazing sights and an incredible amount of gameplay freedom and depth.

PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.

Elden Ring: The mind of author George R. R. Martin and the world-renowned developers at From Software create an atmospheric action/fantasy epic that will provide ample mystery and challenge to all brave enough to dive in.

Demon’s Souls: Experience the game that birthed an entire genre, remade for PlayStation 5. Will you be able to handle the challenge and calm the anger of the Old One?

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog*: At time of publish, Demon’s Souls is available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe members as part of the Game Catalog.

Final Fantasy XVI: A bold new chapter in the top-selling RPG series comes to life on the PS5, blending an intriguing fantasy narrative, a new combat system, and old Final Fantasy traditions into one of the most visually stunning adventures from Square Enix.

Resident Evil 4: One of the most beloved Resident Evil outings returns–and it’s more brutal and terrifying than ever.  Leon Kennedy’s trip to a tiny village in Spain to rescue the President’s daughter from a bizarre cult becomes a living nightmare.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Insomniac Games works their magic on Spider-Man once more! Peter Parker and Miles Morales swing through Marvel’s New York to take on some of their biggest, baddest foes, including Kraven, Venom, and The Lizard.

We hope you find some great games and great players through your new PlayStation 5. And hey, if you’re a longtime PlayStation player, make sure to give all the newcomers a warm welcome! Looking for even more great PS5 games? Head over to PlayStation.com for a host of top PS5 picks.

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Name: XBox - Death Relives Story Trailer
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/23/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

Death Relives Story Trailer

XBox - Death Relives Story Trailer

Hello everyone. The year 2023 has been a standout year for games, as we have been blessed with the release of countless top-notch titles. I hope everyone was able to discover new favorites that blew their minds and engaged them in amazing gaming experiences.

From the array of titles released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2, I wanted to share 11 indie games that were my personal favorites of 2023.

A Space for the Unbound

This heartwarming adventure game, born from developers in Indonesia, features vivid graphics that echo the enchanting style of director Makoto Shinkai’s films. It weaves a magical tale about dreams and love surrounding a young boy and girl. Will the two, who were torn apart by an accident, ever find each other again? Play till the end to find out.

The Legend of Tianding

Set in the early 20th Century during the Japanese rule of Taiwan, there existed a legendary hero known as Tianding, who fought the corrupt elite, took from the wealthy, and saved the common folk. You can enjoy fast-paced, side-scrolling action through beautiful, artistically rendered Taiwanese scenery. The game also features various historical documents of the period, which is very interesting.

Before Your Eyes

Have you ever shed tears while playing a game? In this title, the scenes progress with each blink of the player’s eyes. It’s a PS VR2-exclusive adventure that lets you relive the fleeting life of a young boy who passed away too soon. You’ll likely find yourself moved to tears in the final moments.

Tchia

Developed by a team from New Caledonia, this is a liberating sandbox action game set across beautiful islands. The protagonist, Tchia, possesses a unique ability called “soul jumping,” which enables her to inhabit birds, fish, animals, and even pebbles, and utilize their abilities. It adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.

Dredge

Imagine a game that combines fishing with horror – who would have thought that such an unexpected combination would captivate so many players? In this game, your boat is the main character. You navigate perilous waters at night, progressively exploring while upgrading your vessel. The challenge is knowing when to put down the game and call it a night.

Humanity

This game depicts hundreds of faceless people walking in masses, with a single Shiba Inu leading them on. It is an amazing puzzle adventure game that engages players with the philosophical question of what it means to be human. It also allows players to share and play through game stages they’ve created themselves.

Synapse

This first person shooter uses PS VR2’s eye-tracking technology to let you select enemies and objects, then grab, levitate and throw them with a flick of your Sense controller. Set against a minimalistic yet beautiful backdrop, players use their extraordinary abilities to surmount looming dangers in this enthralling 3D action game.

Viewfinder

There are times when changing your perspective slightly can help you overcome obstacles. In this game, placing Polaroid photos you take during gameplay magically spawns new pathways and objects. It’s the most innovative game I’ve encountered this year.

Eternights

Developer, Jae, left the security of a stable job to pursue his dream of creating a game that blends 3D action with a dating sim. By the end of the game, you must confess your feelings to one of your companions.

Cocoon

Cocoon captures what I consider beautiful game design: a screen that is devoid of any UI and lacks any form of tutorial, yet the player intuitively understands what they must do. This is a new puzzle adventure from the creators of the timeless classic, Inside. The game continuously delights with its enigmatic puzzles.

TrinityS

For those who enjoy MMORPG boss fights, but don’t have the time to reach them, this game is made for you. You (and up to two other players) can fight through a sequence of rigorous boss rushes in co-op. The action mechanic that allows players to access powerful buffs the longer they stand in place, is unique and exceptional.

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Name: XBox - Setting Up Your New Xbox Series S & Last Minute Gift Ideas | This Week on Xbox
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/22/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

Setting Up Your New Xbox Series S & Last Minute Gift Ideas | This Week on Xbox

XBox - Setting Up Your New Xbox Series S & Last Minute Gift Ideas | This Week on Xbox

Name: XBox - Be sure to stay prepared when adventuring in LEGO Fortnite
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 12/22/2023
Submitter: Commander Fury

Be sure to stay prepared when adventuring in LEGO Fortnite

XBox - Be sure to stay prepared when adventuring in LEGO Fortnite