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If you were playing games on PS3 back in 2010, you might remember a game called Planet Minigolf from Zen Studios. We did a lot of really cool things with that game for that day and age — we allowed users to create content and then share with the community, and we were one of the first games to allow game footage to be uploaded directly to YouTube. It has been amazing to watch how PlayStation, developers, and publishers have driven the evolution of the industry! Zen would like to send a big thank you to everyone who played Planet Minigolf. An even bigger thank you goes out to all the players who took time to send us feedback and ideas over the years, which has helped to make an even better Minigolf game, launching this spring on PS4 and in amazing virtual reality for PS VR. Infinite Minigolf is a game designed in large part by the PlayStation community, full of your game-changing ideas, feedback, and suggestions — and designed to never end. How can a game never end? Well, for starters, we’re giving you easy-to-use tools that allow you to create and share unlimited courses. We heard your feedback regarding the original course editor and have made significant upgrades. The toolset in Infinite Minigolf is easier to use, intuitive, and you have a lot more options. Stylized tiles and beautifully crafted objects that affect gameplay are all included here. Also: a way to find the best courses! Planet Minigolf players may remember the massive shared library, over 80,000(!) holes. The challenge was finding the best or newest or wackiest or… yeah, we get it. The hole browser feature will help you find what you’re looking for, no problem! Next, take all these user-created courses and apply a fun local and online multiplayer system so you can all play together. Multiplayer is a huge focus in Infinite Minigolf, and we’re supporting eight-player matchups. There are a bunch of other great new features, unlockables, power-ups, and Minigolf stuff to talk about, and we haven’t even gone in depth about VR, but sadly our time here is short. You will be able to find out more about these as we lead up to launch by checking out our blog or social media feeds. At the end of the day, Zen has set out to provide you with unlimited fun with the craftsmanship and quality that you have all come to expect from our games. We hope you are excited for Infinite Minigolf, and will be able to share our release date and pricing info soon. Stay tuned to PS.Blog for more details. View the full article

Only one thing is certain when it comes to stories of the Finch family: someone always dies at the end. See for yourself firsthand in What Remains of Edith Finch, which launches next week on PS4. From developer Giant Sparrow (The Unfinished Swan) comes a haunting collection of short stories that follows various members of the Finch family throughout time. Can the sole surviving member Edith uncover the truth behind her cursed lineage? What secrets await in the long-forbidden bedrooms of her deceased relatives? For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation, read on. And enjoy The Drop! New Releases: Week of April 25, 2017 ACA NeoGeo Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors PS4 — Digital (Out 4/27) Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors is a fighting game released by Sunsoft in 1995. In the world that was destroyed by the destructors of the universe, eight warriors challenge each other to a fight. Crossout PS4 — Digital Join Crossout, the post-apocalyptic MMO action game! Craft your unique battle machines from dozens of interchangeable parts, ride them into combat, and destroy your enemies in explosive online battles! DeathState PS4 — Digital DeathState is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss? The Deer God PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy) The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your beliefs and your platforming skills. It’s a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma, all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Dragon Quest Heroes II PS4 — Digital, Retail After a thousand years of peace, the Seven Realms suddenly collapse into conflict as if guided by a mysterious and malicious force. Now, you must lead a band of powerful heroes in a quest to defeat evil and save the war-torn world! Eventide: Slavic Fable PS4 — Digital Eventide: Slavic Fable is an exciting adventure game inspired by Slavic mythology. Set in a contemporary heritage park where mythical Slavic creatures co-exist with humans, the adventure begins when the protagonist, a famous botanist, receives an alarming invitation from her grandmother, the park’s curator. The Legend of Dark Witch PS Vita — Digital The Syega Crystals have always bestowed great power on people, but now someone has stolen them all… and the world is drowning in darkness. Help the witch Zizou recover the stolen crystals! Little Nightmares PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 4/28) Immerse yourself in Little Nightmares, a dark whimsical tale that will confront you with your childhood fears! Help Six escape The Maw — a vast, mysterious vessel inhabited by corrupted souls looking for their next meal. Outlast 2 PS4 — Digital Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times, and you’re right in the thick of it. Outlast Trinity PS4 — Retail The critically acclaimed franchise is now available for the first time on disc as a complete package. The bundle features more than 20 hours of terrifying gameplay across Outlast 1, Outlast Whistleblower and the all new Outlast 2. Period: Cube – Shackles of Amadeus PS Vita — Digital (Out 4/28) In search of your older brother’s whereabouts, you join the online RPG Arcadia in hope of discovering clues. Having lost consciousness after being drawn into a mysterious light, you wake up within the game’s fantasy world! However, the only way to escape this world of life-or-death is to clear the game. Puyo Puyo Tetris PS4 — Retail Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from Sega have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other! River City Melee: Battle Royale Special PS4 — Digital (Out 4/28) The most popular melee battle from the River City franchise is back with new and improved action! Enjoy the great battle royale action with up to four teams at once! Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment PS4 — Digital Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment! Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 PS4 — Digital, Retail Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near the Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world. Statik PS VR — Digital (Out 4/24) Statik is a VR game about solving puzzles in a place you don’t know, with a person you don’t recognize, and hands that aren’t completely yours. Syberia 3 PS4 — Digital, Retail Join Kate Walker, a heroine beyond compare, in the unique world of Syberia. Dive into the story, puzzles, and mysteries of this fabulous adventure, conceived and drawn by Benoit Sokal, with music by Inon Zur. Symphony of the Machine PS VR — Digital An ancient tower stands in a barren land — ascend it and discover its mysterious powers. With the tower’s guardian by your side, conduct the weather to breathe life back into the lands around you. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Symphony of the Machine’s world. Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition PS4 — Digital, Retail You are Leko — youngest son of Odin, exiled to Midgard by your father for failing to meet his expectations. Far from home, you now find yourself with a disgruntled band of outcast Vikings. To get back, you will have to lead them across the mountains of Valhalla Hills, where a portal awaits to take you to your rightful place in the realm of the gods. What Remains of Edith Finch PS4 — Digital What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she’s the last one in her family left alive. Zombeer PS4 — Digital (Out 4/26) Drink Zombeer to stay human, resist luscious zombie cheerleaders, exotic dancers, mimes, and a very suspicious guy in a thong. Brad Paisley – Love and War Incubus – 8 The Legends – Nightshift Fifty Shades Darker (Unrated) (Plus Bonus Features) Kevin Hart Presents Lil’ Rel Howery: RELevent Genius – April 25 at 9/8c (National Geographic) Gommorah – April 26 at 10/9c (Sundance TV) Doctor Who – April 29 at 9/8c (BBC America) The information above is subject to change without notice. View the full article

Rested and refreshed following a wild weekend at Star Wars Celebration, our own Sid Shuman stops by to share his initial report on Star Wars Battlefront II. Also the hosts reminisce about the original trilogy, and how much has changed in the decades since. Enjoy the show! Subscribe via iTunes, Google or RSS, or download here Stuff We Talked About Star Wars Battlefront II The Original Star Wars Trilogy Darkest Dungeon (Surprise) PS4 Suspend/Resume Bikes Recent Episodes 245: Two Guys, A Robo Dino, and a Pizza Place 244: Nachos vs. Pierogies Infinite 243: What Remains of Your Jeans The Cast Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA Ryan Clements – Sr. Social Media Specialist, SIEA Send us questions and tips! blogcast@sony.com Leave us a voicemail! (650) 288-6706 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

Buckle in, the Road to Greatness tour starts this weekend! The truck will be bringing the latest and greatest in PlayStation gaming to festivals and conventions across the United States. We’ve kicked the schedule into high gear and will be stopping at a new location each week until November. Keep an eye on the schedule and come visit. Not only will there be AAA titles and unreleased games, this year’s tour is the only way to get #75 in the PlayStation Collectible Card Series that launched at PlayStation Experience 2015. This gold foil card will be particularly rare, so nab one while you still can. Don’t see your city on the list? Good news, My Road to Greatness is here to help. Don’t miss your chance to bring the tour to your hometown AND win a PlayStation prize pack worth over $1,000. This is where rubber hits the road for true Uncharted and Gran Turismo fans. To enter this year’s contest, you’ll need to submit a video (under three minutes) answering the prompt for your franchise of choice: Re-enact your favorite scene from an Uncharted gameWhat does Gran Turismo mean to you? Winners of the My Road to Greatness contest will not only have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go hands-on with unreleased games and meet developers, they’ll also get an amazing Uncharted or GT Sport gaming event for their hometown!* To enter, head to www.roadtogreatness.com and submit your video. See you out there! Contest valid from 4/19/2017 to 5/21/2017. US, DC 13+ONLY. Video submission via YouTube link only, and must not exceed 3 minutes in length. Void in HI, AK, Puerto Rico, and where prohibited. See official rules for details. *Franchise will be determined by the winner’s entry prompt. View the full article

Loot Rascals has been out for over a month now, and it’s been amazing to see people start to unpick its mysteries and figure out strategies to survive the various mean and unpleasant things the game throws at them. We’re aware that it’s a really hard game, so the fact that so many people have beaten it repeatedly is kind of amazing! Maybe one day someone will even figure out what those mysterious artifacts do…? But we’ve also spoken to a number of folks who felt a bit stuck – struggling to get over the initial difficulty hurdle – and by asking them questions about what seemed to be going wrong, we’ve compiled a collection of tips to help out new players. We’ve split them into a few different categories, for players of different abilities – the list below contains minor spoilers, obviously. We’ve yet to find a seed that’s impossible to beat, although some of them are very hard and require advanced strategies to succeed. Don’t give up – we believe in you! Beginner Tips The most important thing is choosing your battles: Health is your most valuable resource, conserve it. Fight weak enemies first, you might gain cards to help with the stronger ones. If you can avoid an enemy hitting you, it’s probably worth it. Read the combat maths board in the dome. Different rascals have different movement patterns and ranges, pay close attention to them, you’ll learn useful stuff for when you’re in a bind. If you already have a handful of enemies on screen, consider dealing with them first before exploring further and revealing MORE. Just because you can run around freely doesn’t mean you always should. Get into the habit of realizing when you’re in a tricky situation, and stopping to take the time to plan the next few moves carefully. This is definitely true if you’re in the vicinity of Mercs or Horse Bros. Most rascals will give up the chase if you pull them far enough away from their starting position. Ability cards only charge up when you reveal hidden tiles, or when you attack in a fight; simply burning turns won’t achieve anything. You can use most ability cards while in combat. If you are on 1 health, you are in a very dangerous position – any hit could kill you. Maybe prioritise gaining health over pushing forwards? The cards you find should change the way you should play, ‘listen’ to them. Used in the right situation unique and ability cards can make the difference between survival and death. This is especially true for the evasive abilities: spectral decoy and teleport. Loot Rascals | PlayStation.com Don’t forget that some rascals are weak to fire, ice or plasma. Once you’ve used an ability on an enemy once, you’ll be able to see this forever – above their heads when you bring out your cursor, and in the Journal.If you get surrounded, focus on escaping the most dangerous foes, even if it means letting a less powerful one get a hit on you.If you talk to the Puppet King in the dome, you can set a Practice Mode deck for that area. Practice Mode is really useful for getting to grips with a particular are and its unique challenges!Intermediate Tips Attack is more valuable than defence, but neglecting defence too much puts you at great risk. Rascals can’t walk on bombs, but you can, use this to blow them up! The biggest, nastiest rascals usually have good cards, if you can kill one somehow it might be worth the effort. If you’ve found an exit portal, but have spare turns before reinforcements appear, consider exploring further to find more cards. Drop ability cards on the cards you are least likely to get rid of. In fact, consider keeping ability cards unassigned until you actually need them. Always kill Golden Pinchlets! They’ve got the good stuff! A tough Lunk at the start of the second Area could easily ruin your run. Tiptoe around them and let them sleep. You can waste lots of turns chasing Whiskas around, and it’s not always worth it if you can run away from the Clunkers they are generating instead. If there’s an ice block preventing you from reaching the exit, it’ll melt soon enough. Advanced Tips Rascals with higher power values move with precedence over rascals with lower power values. Ice blocks last longer when used on an empty tile, you can sometimes hold rascals away for longer this way. You can explode bombs with a remote fire attack. You can freeze bombs even when they’re armed. There are a bunch of rascals for whom teleporting onto them to attack is an excellent strategy. You can enter combat with an enemy, get in a punch, teleport away and enter combat with them again to get a double hit!Avoid placing sticky cards at the ends, if you find a Muscle Torch or Gains Lamp you’re best placing them on the end of a row.And finally… Having bad luck? Stay the course – maybe the best loot ever is just around the corner! Trapped? Stop moving, take careful stock of all your cards and abilities – maybe you have the tools for a cunning escape. If all else fails, blame @whitingjp. View the full article

Hey, Alex Rose here. I’m the creator of Super Rude Bear Resurrection, which is coming to PS4 on May 2! SRBR is a ridiculously hardcore platformer, but one that anyone can beat! When you die, you can jump on your previous bear corpses and use them to get ahead. You can push them around, use them as meatshields, press buttons with them, and so on. Every death makes the game just slightly easier. If you get crushed by a boulder, next time it’s slightly slower. Die on an axe, and your corpse gets stuck to the blade. Got killed by a liquid nitrogen missile? Your frozen body becomes a floating platform to protect you. Eventually, die enough, and you’ll be able to beat any level. But for those of you who can’t resist a challenge, it’s actually possible to beat the entire game without dying. It’s just insanely difficult. The game is super fair — you never get killed out of nowhere and all the hitboxes are lenient, but the levels become nightmarishly hard. And you’ll have to live through that nightmare if you want to unlock the Platinum Trophy. I grew up playing challenging 90’s platformers and amped the toughness up to 11. Normally when you’re designing a game, you have to design based on the least skilled players and make sure the game is possible to defeat by most people. Not with Super Rude Bear Resurrection. I designed the game so that it’s physically possible to beat without dying, and then focused on making the game autobalance with each death. But if you turn off corpses, you’re left with a challenge so difficult you would normally only ever find it in a romhack. The game is also speedrun friendly. All randomness is all based on your corpse count, so as long as you never die, every run is the same. You can also turn off randomness completely in the menu. There’s a Practice Mode for practicing specific sections, a quick load menu that allows you immediate access to any level from the pause menu, leaderboards, and more. I’ve been working on Super Rude Bear Resurrection for three years, obsessively tweaking every little detail in the design to make everything feel as good as possible — to me that’s the most important thing in a platformer: it has to feel perfectly fluid. It has to feel like your fault when you die. Your character should be an extension of yourself. Moreover, we took the time to make the sound incredible. Sound and music are important to me, so I teamed up with my favourite UK Grime producer Deeco who’s made a 73 song soundtrack for Super Rude Bear Resurrection. Every single level has a unique track, and (I’m allowed to say this because I didn’t make it) — the soundtrack is incredible. Deeco is an absolute genius who never ceased to surprise me with how much awesomeness he could create. Not only that, but the sound effects were handled by Pierre-Jean Griscelli, sound designer extraordinaire from Batman Arkham Knight. My number one priority was to make sure the game sounds and feels awesome, and I believe I’ve achieved this. I’ve sunk in countless hours playing it over the past three years and I don’t just develop it, I play it obsessively. Feel free to ask anything you want in the comments! I’ll be happy to answer. View the full article

What type of golfer are you? A casual weekend golfer? A semi-pro? Maybe you’re one of those golfers who spends more time picking out your outfit than you spend practicing your swing? Or maybe you’re not a golfer at all, but you’ve been playing Hot Shots Golf for years! No matter your play style, we’re pleased to invite golfers and gamers of all skill levels to play the next installment in the Hot Shots Golf franchise — Everybody’s Golf. And what better way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise than to launch the next iteration of the series this summer. We’re pleased to announce that Everybody’s Golf will launch on August 29, 2017 for PS4! Not only does Everybody’s Golf boast the same three-click shot mechanic our fans have come to love, but the series returns with new features such as more character customization, robust online modes,* and other fun activities including fishing, buggy racing and treasure hunting in the open world environment. How you enjoy the game is up to you. *Some online modes require PS Plus membership. Pre-order For Bonus Items!Starting today, you can pre-order Everybody’s Golf from PlayStation Store for $39.99 ($49.99 CAD). Check out the list of bonus items below that you’ll receive when you pre-order the game at PlayStation Store: Instantly downloadable upon pre-order purchase: Everybody’s Golf Original Avatar Available on Day 1: The 20th Anniversary Course Rabbit Mascot Costume x1 Unique shirt x2 Premium Kart x1 PS Dynamic Theme x1 Closed Online TestAnd before we sign off, we wanted to share some exciting news for our most eager fans! We will be conducting a Closed Online Test which starts toward the end of May. We will send details to eligible players soon, so make sure to check your email! Hope to see you on the course soon! View the full article

When exploring the war-torn Georgian landscape of Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, players will be exposed to a range of weather conditions that affect the gameplay in various ways. Pulling off a precise shot over a long distance will require paying close attention not only to the instrument readings, but also to your surroundings. Before you can take the shot, you must make your way to a good vantage point undetected and weather conditions will factor into successful infiltration. Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 follows a dynamic day and night cycle, so consider the optimal time to approach a mission and if need be, pass the time by sleeping in your safehouse. At night, you’ll be less visible to your enemies, but alternately need to look out for searchlights and various patrols using flashlights to search darkened areas. Once on a mission, you’ll be fighting against your enemies, but also need to consider all the challenges of the environment. During rain your footsteps will be slightly obscured and enemy patrols will have a harder time finding you, but you’ll also have to compensate your aim to counter heavier bullet drop. When you finally make your way to a sniping position and set your sights on an enemy combatant, consult the wind indicator before shooting. The wind strength will pick up at various times during the day, especially during harsh weather conditions. Any time you want to take a shot, adjust your scope to the target distance, check the wind influence for that setting, offset your target to counter the wind and only then, pull the trigger. Good luck, sniper! View the full article

Hi there! I’m Marten, PR guy over at Soedesco. Today I’d like to tell you something about our new IP and game Aerea! Aerea is a music-themed action-RPG and today I’d like to announce that it will be releasing on PS4 June 30, both boxed and digitally! First off, let me tell you a little more about the backstory of the game. In Aerea everything you see is music-themed. From the characters, to the weapons, to the enemies — music. You explore a music-filled world which got separated into three islands during what we call ‘The Great Separation’. These islands were held in balance by nine primordial instruments, which have been stolen. As a disciple of the Great Meastro Guido, who created the primordial instruments, you have to return them to restore the balance and peace to the world. It’s been a very interesting experience working on Aerea, as we have a lot more say into both development and PR of the game. It gives us the freedom to do anything we’d like with the title. For this reason, I’d like to talk about one aspect of the game that I like very much: the boss battles. A few weeks ago we showed Aerea to the public for the first time at EGX Rezzed in London. What we heard a lot of people say, was that the boss battle in the demo was “really immersive.†The reason for this is that the music was written and composed specifically for each boss by Deon van Heerden, who also made the soundtrack for BroForce. All bosses are based on specific musical instruments, so the music you’ll be hearing when fighting the boss will also have this instrument as its lead instrument. This changes the entire fight from a basic battle into a complete immersive musical composition, in which everything you see and hear is this specific instrument. If you’d like to hear one of the songs from Aerea, watch the brand new gameplay trailer at the top of this post! View the full article

Out today on PS4, The Disney Afternoon Collection is here to celebrate everything that made being a 90s kid great! This throwback pack of six classic 8-bit Capcom-developed games based on characters from Disney TV shows includes DuckTales, DuckTales 2, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2, Darkwing Duck, and TaleSpin. These six games, plus new ways to play and more are available at PlayStation Store beginning today for only $19.99. The late 80s and early 90s were a different time for gaming. When games were released in the 8-bit era they were known to have a challenging edge, and we didn’t have the internet yet for when we needed tips to make it to the next level. To celebrate the launch of the collection today, we’ve compiled a list of eight bits you wished you knew when you were a kid. Thanks, internet. DuckTales – Free PassIn the Amazon level of the first DuckTales, there is a point where you need to rack up $300,000 throughout the level to proceed to the boss. However, there is a way around this. If you move backwards and lure one of the enemies into the statue room, you can time a careful cane pogo jump to bypass this. This will allow you to progress AND keep all money you’ve earned in the stage up to this point! DuckTales – Scrooge in the Sky with DiamondsThe Capcom-developed Disney games often had hidden areas scattered throughout their levels, and DuckTales was no exception. One well-kept secret was the hidden treasure trove in the sky. Throughout your journey you will notice that Launchpad McQuack will offer you rides back to Duckburg. He normally will just bring you back to the level select screen, however, if you hitch a ride back with exactly $70,000 in your pocket, he will drop you off in the sky where Gyro Gearloose will drop precious diamonds that are free for the taking. 3. DuckTales – Penniless in DuckburgMuch to the surprise of many gamers who played these games back during their original release, there were actually three different endings in DuckTales. There was the regular ending that most players got by completing all stages and defeating the final boss. Another would unlock if you amassed a fortune of over $10,000,000 in treasure. The most difficult ending you can get though is one that requires you to lose all of your money. This ending is challenging to get because you need to make it to the final level with exactly $6,000,000 in your account. Once in the final stage, refill your health bar twice by hitting select after taking damage and your balance will be $0. Beat the final boss and you’ll get this ending. 4. DuckTales – MoonbreakerFor my last DuckTales tip, let’s take a trip to the beloved Moon level of the game. There is a section in this level blocked by an obstacle that only Gizmo Duck can break through after you find his remote. There is a way to get past this without finding his remote, however. If you lure a space duck enemy to you when approaching the pillar, and turn to face it just as it hits you, Scrooge will be pushed through the pillar, allowing you to proceed without finding the remote. This trick will be useful for players who want to perfect their speed running skills in the new Time Attack mode. 5. Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers – Basketball RangersOne of the best parts of the Rescue Rangers games is that you can play two-player couch co-op with a sibling or friend. Hidden within Rescue Rangers 2 are mini-games that are accessible only when both Chip and Dale players are present. In the sewers of stage 2 there is an area that you can only access by running and throwing either Chip or Dale. Once you’re in this area, you and your partner can step on two switches to open up an entrance to a secret Basketball mini-game. 6. Darkwing Duck – Mission InterruptedAs with the other games in this collection, there are several hidden areas throughout Darkwing Duck that you can access to get a higher score and power up boost! To find these areas, shoot where the entrances are hidden and get ready to grab as many treasures and items as you can in a short amount of time. 7. TaleSpin – Get Ready to Kick Some CloudIn TaleSpin, you play as Baloo the bear flying the famous Sea Duck plane. If you find the secret entrances to special stages though, you’ll get to take a break from flying to surf through the clouds as Kit Cloudkicker. You’ll get a limited amount of time to burst all the balloons and collect as much fruit as possible. The first stage’s secret entrance can be found by shooting at a block of cargo boxes near where you first encounter Don Karnage. Keep searching throughout the rest of the game to look for more secret entrances and get your fill of fruit! 8. DuckTales and DuckTales 2 – Illusion WallsSome of the DuckTale games’ hidden rooms contain bonus diamonds, but there are also some that contain permanent health increases for Scrooge. One room in particular is pretty easy to find due to an often referenced quote about an ‘illusion wall’ in the Transylvania stage in the first DuckTales. While you’re bouncing around, try moving through walls and you just might find some extra HP that will help you in your fight against the end of level boss. These are just a few of the tips and tricks that gamers who experienced these titles growing up might have not known about. Relive your childhood and keep exploring these classics in The Disney Afternoon Collection and you just might find something you never knew about before! View the full article

This is a very exciting moment for everyone at Impulse Gear. Farpoint has gone gold and is on track for release on May 16, 2017! In our past few PS.Blog posts we’ve talked about the PS VR Aim controller and how it brings a whole new level of control and immersion to Farpoint. We’ve also discussed the co-op mode and how you and a friend can play online together in VR. Now we want to take a moment to share a little about the single-player narrative experience that Farpoint offers. When we started working on Farpoint we knew from the beginning that we wanted it to have a deep and meaningful narrative. We wanted to use VR to tell a unique, more personal story in a way that put the player right in the middle of it. I don’t want to spoil too much as the best way to experience it is in VR, but our new trailer (seen at the top of this post) will provide a glimpse into the story. Stay tuned for more info; we’ll have a lot more to share before release. View the full article

Full Throttle Remastered is out today, 22 years after it first hit store shelves back in April of 1995. It tells the tale of Ben Throttle, butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of motorcycles, mayhem, and murder. Full Throttle was Tim Schafer’s first game as sole project lead at LucasArts, and just like his other Lucas games, Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango, it soon became a beloved cult classic. We’ve already remastered those other two, and with this one we complete the trilogy of Tim Schafer LucasArts games. It’s a good thing that we left Full Throttle last, too, as it’s the most complex one of them all — an ambitious project at the time, it has twice the number of backgrounds and twice as many frames of animation as Day of the Tentacle, and combines both 2D and 3D artwork where those other games stick with just one. To remaster Full throttle we’ve redrawn all of the artwork by hand, and expanded it from 4:3 to 16:9 which meant consulting with concept artist Peter Chan to help us draw in previously unseen parts of every single scene. We recovered all the old, fairly crude 3D models and beefed them up using modern techniques. The original voice sessions were recovered from ancient tape drives to provide cleaned up, uncompressed sound, and we worked with The Gone Jackals, the band who provided the soundtrack, and with composer Peter McConnell to do the same for the music. We’ve detailed all of this in the built in commentary mode, and curated a huge pile of old concept art to browse through, too. Something we’re especially excited about is that if you have a PS4 Pro you can play Full Throttle Remastered in 4K! That’s quite a hefty upgrade from the original 320 x 200 resolution… We’re really proud of how all of these remastered games have turned out. We’ve tried our hardest to preserve the original intent of the people who made them 20 years ago by involving them at every turn, and we think that really comes across as you play. Whether you’re a fan from the old days, or have never played before, we really hope you enjoy Full throttle Remastered — out today on PS4 and PS Vita. Oh! As an special bonus we’ve bundled a dynamic Theme with the game for free! It even has a fancy day/night cycle hooked into the system clock. Make sure to check out our new launch trailer to see more! View the full article

Time to break out your disco ball, glue up your Mohawk, and get magnetic as Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Continuum — our second map pack — launches first on PlayStation 4. We’re bringing some fresh, funky, and unique content to the game with Continuum. Our team has been playing along and poring over the comments, data, and info we’ve heard from the multiplayer community to make new maps that appeal to both our biggest and our newest fans. To that end, we took another cherished multiplayer map, Rust from Modern Warfare 2, reimagined it perched atop a gilded penthouse amidst a futuristic metropolis, and then created three new, environmentally lush maps that pair well with the classy reimagining. Additionally, our four ubiquitous, time-traveling heroes from Zombies in Spaceland have been pulled into the next gruesome film installment from director Willard Wyler, set in one of the most rat-infested cities on earth. It’s roller skates, disco, afros, punk rock, lots of Kung Fu, and rats to the max. Yep, it’s 1970s New York City. There’s no better guide through this world than the inimitable Pam Grier. She’ll be your sensei in our latest zombies co-op narrative, Shaolin Shuffle. Can you dig it? And you’ll definitely dig this look at our new multiplayer maps. Check out some of the ways we crafted these maps to suit your individual style of play: Play along with us as the Continuum launch livestreams kick off today, Tuesday, April 18 at 1:00 PM Pacific featuring special guests: Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns. D’Angelo Russell from the Los Angeles Lakers. Content Creators Swiftor and Mcsportzhawk. Infinity Ward designers from the multiplayer and zombies teams. Tune in here! Save some cash by purchasing the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Season Pass for immediate access to Continuum, our first map pack Sabotage, and both remaining DLC packs. Still haven’t joined the party? You can buy the Digital Deluxe Edition today for hours of gaming goodness. Continuum is available now, first on PlayStation. Do yourself a solid, keep things copasetic, and get down with some new COD! View the full article

Man, I’ve been looking forward to this one: our award-winning creation Rise & Shine is coming to PS4 tomorrow courtesy of Adult Swim Games and (takes a deep breath) Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team! It’s been a journey to get here, I can tell you that! We always take pride in giving our all to everything we do, and this was no exception. Rise & Shine is a labor of love, and we’re super happy knowing that all PS4 gamers can enjoy it. I’m sure I could name a game you enjoyed that someone from our team of four worked on. We are seasoned devs who’ve worked on past hits like Plants vs. Zombies and Worms, and we put all that experience to good use in Rise & Shine. In this game you control a kid named Rise who’s accidentally given Shine, a legendary, super-powerful gun, right in the middle of the bloodiest war his planet has ever seen. That planet is Gamearth: the once peaceful home to all classic videogame characters. So you’ll need to be really brave and learn to use Shine’s different bullets and add-ons to advance through all the challenges waiting for you. And make no mistake: you’re going to die a lot! Gamearth is a ruthless world where those respawning powers of yours will come in handy. Rise & Shine is a kind of 2D, side-scrolling run’n’gun. But not an ordinary one! You sure run and gun a lot, but we always like to add hot new sauce into our games, so you’ll find fun mechanics you haven’t seen before. Is a cover system a thing in side scrollers? Or RC Bullets? Not really, right? Well, they definitely add something extra — you’ll see. We also took a lot of time making sure all the backgrounds in the game are real, hand-drawn masterworks, full of life and little details waiting to be discovered by anyone with a keen eye for Easter eggs and retro gaming references. And of course, the intense soundtrack adds even more epicness to blasting Space Grunts to pieces and destroying their armada. We made Rise & Shine as an honest love letter to the history of videogames; nothing more, nothing less. We had a blast during the three years of development and savored every little detail of this project as we made it. We really hope you enjoy the ride with us! -Your Friends at Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team View the full article

Glory to mankind, fellow humanoids! We’ve just announced new content for Nier: Automata is on the way. The DLC, titled “3C3C1D119440927,†will be coming soon to PS4. In the DLC, players will be able to unlock new costumes for their favorite YoRHa androids: 2B, 9S, and A2. Fans might recognize the costumes, as they are inspired by characters from the previous Nier installment, Nier: Replicant. 2B — “Revealing Outfit†9S — “Young Man’s Outfit†A2 — “Destroyer Outfit†Pretty cool huh? A2’s outfit is my favorite simply because of its name. Just imagine a friend asking you what you’re wearing and you casually mentioning “Oh what, these? These are just my new Destroyer threads… no biggie.†The caveat is that unlocking these costumes is no easy task. Players will have to complete a series of challenges presented in the form of colosseum battles. The costumes are the final reward for completing each challenge set in the three different colosseums located across the world. However, there are even more rewards to be earned! When completing new challenges and quests, players will be rewarded with: New equipment and cosmetic accessories such as hairspray that allows you to change the color of 2B and A2’s hair. Masks with unique “on equip†effects. Records that add special music tracks to the players’ jukebox. Special bullets that change the appearance of enemy bullets. We’d like to send out a big thank you to everyone who has picked up Nier: Automata, and with this DLC we hope you continue to enjoy the game in new and weird ways. View the full article

At Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, representatives from EA DICE, EA Motive Studios, and LucasFilm revealed new footage and tantalizing early details for Star Wars Battlefront II, slated for November 17 on PS4. The material we saw and heard suggests a shooter that’s far bigger, deeper, and more ambitious than its predecessor. And the introduction of a single-player campaign that looks to be making some bold storytelling choices. Notably, Battlefront II’s narrative is focused on the perspective of the Empire. Players will step into the blaster-scarred boots of Iden Versio, an elite Imperial special forces commander. She embarks on a quest of vengeance following the destruction of the second Death Star, witnessed at the end of Return of the Jedi. “The explosion of the second Death Star was seen as a victory [in the film],†Game Director Mark Thompson mused in a small media briefing earlier today. “We wondered, how could we turn that victory into a moment of defeat? How could somebody see that and think, ‘I want to avenge my Emperor?’†Battlefront II’s multiplayer is making some big moves too, and will expand to cover all eras of Star Wars film history, including the Clone Wars, Original Trilogy, and the new films. That means you’ll have access to a plethora of new troops, vehicles, gear, and playable hero characters – all recreated with extreme attention to detail. The playable hero characters – a Battlefront hallmark – will also see significant enhancements. Thanks to the broader scope, new additions such as Darth Maul, Yoda, Kylo Ren, and Rey will join the multiplayer ranks. And the heroes will feature more gameplay depth. “They’re more physical, they have more presence in the game,†EA Dice Creative Director Bernd Diemermentioned. Berndt also confirmed hero “careers†that enable players to unlock new abilities and personalization options. Initiating a hero sequence also works differently: instead of collecting a power-up, players can earn a resource and choose when to spend it. Diemer also hinted that heroes would be a more frequent sight on the battlefield. But heroes are hardly getting all the attention on the MP front. Players can now choose between different trooper classes, each suited to the planet or time period you’re fighting in. The balance between trooper and hero combat will see some adjustments, which could see a skillfully played medium-tier trooper stand a (slim) chance against a rampaging Darth Maul or Luke Skywalker. That would be a subtle shift from the previous game, where heroes were nigh-unstoppable terrors. Even the campaign mode is getting into the hero game. Though you’ll mostly play as Iden, you’ll occasionally encounter scenes in which you play as a hero character – including one sequence as Luke Skywalker, Thompson confirmed. Other mysteries abound. In a privately screened behind-the-scenes video, we got a glimpse of mysterious red-clad character who looks (and sounds) an awful lot like the Emperor. Who… should be dead following the events of Jedi. Right? Is it a clone? Some sort of digital copy? We just don’t know. I’m particularly curious to see how much Battlefront II explores the untold story between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Will we gain any clues or insights into Luke’s motivations leading into The Last Jedi? Only time will tell. Based on the evidence, Battlefront II looks to be shaping up nicely. The partnership between three great studios – EA DICE, EA Motive Studios, and Criterion – looks to be a fruitful one. We’ll find out for sure when the game launches on PS4 November 17. View the full article

Welcome to Star Wars Battlefront II, with a new story mode taking players on an epic journey from the battle of Endor to the rise of the First Order. The prequels, original trilogy, and new era meet in a vast multiplayer adventure coming to PS4 on November 17 (or November 14 if for players who pre-order the Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition). Star Wars Battlefront II introduces a new single-player Star Wars story. As Imperial special forces operative Iden Versio, you’ll witness firsthand the destruction of the second Death Star. That calamitous event propels you and your elite team, Inferno Squad, into an odyssey of revenge, betrayal, and redemption. The action-packed campaign that follows spans the 30-year gap between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and leads you to encounters with some of Star Wars’ greatest heroes. You’ll also take control of even more of your favorite characters in the vastly expanded multiplayer, including Darth Maul, Yoda, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, Rey, and many more familiar faces from all three cinematic eras. You’ll be able to pilot a variety of starfighters in Space Battle scenarios and master the deep, class-based online gameplay in locations like Theed, Takodana, Starkiller Base, Yavin, Mos Eisley, Endor, Hoth, and more. You’ll have more options than ever with a rewarding progression system, extensive hero customization abilities, and a larger arsenal of weapons with improved modification. Anyone who pre-orders the Standard Edition will get a whole range of rewards, including exclusive Star Wars: The Last Jedi-themed looks for Kylo Ren and Rey, an ability modifier that upgrades the Millennium Falcon, epic ability modifiers for Rey and Kylo Ren, and more. Players purchasing the Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition receive upgraded versions of all Trooper classes, a A280-CFE blaster rifle instant weapon unlock, an enhanced scope modification, and an epic ability modifier. We’re very proud of the exciting new single-player story and multiplayer gameplay, but we don’t want to spoil too much too soon! We’ll be revealing new details on Star Wars Battlefront II this summer. In the meantime, we’d love to hear more about the characters, battlegrounds, and features you’d most like to see. View the full article

“When you wake up in a pile of trouble, there’s only one way out. And it usually starts with a lot of punching.†Full Throttle Remastered rolls onto PlayStation this Tuesday. Originally released in 1995 by renowned designer Tim Schafer, Full Throttle Remastered features the same gritty story of biker Ben Throttle, but with all-new art and a remastered score. But if you’re feeling especially nostalgic, you can mix and match the original visuals and audio however you’d like, so both newcomers and old fans will feel right at home. For the full list of new games coming to PlayStation, read on. And enjoy the Drop! New Releases: Week of April 18, 2017 ACA NeoGeo Art of Fighting PS4 — Digital (Out 4/20) Art of Fighting is a fighting game released by SNK in 1992. Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia fight against numerous enemies to to free Yuri Sakazaki who was kidnaped by a mysterious person. ATV Renegades PS4 — Digital, Retail Prepare yourself for extreme air and jaw-dropping showmanship in this nitro-charged, ATV racing experience! Travel the world visiting tracks in the USA, Thailand, England, Russia, Canada, and Mexico. Speed around 24 challenging courses hitting epic jumps and earning “Nitro†by unleashing dozens of wild tricks. Bandit Six: Combined Arms PS VR — Digital (Out 4/19) Grab your VR headset and man the tail guns of a World War II bomber fending off swarms of attacking fighters, then be thrust into the heart of war, defending key positions against waves of incoming enemy forces. Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition PS4 — Retail (Out 4/21) Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition delivers the complete Dark Souls III experience and includes the full game and all season pass content — Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City DLC expansions. As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, prepare yourself once more to Embrace The Darkness! Deemo: The Last Recital PS Vita — Digital Deemo: The Last Recital is a rhythm music game in which the player must hit notes to the melody of the music. Enjoy the rich storytelling as well as tons of DLC content! The Disney Afternoon Collection PS4 — Digital Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. Hunt for treasure around the globe as Scrooge McDuck, fight crime as the hero Darkwing Duck, take to the skies as ace pilot Baloo the bear, and enjoy co-op as Chip and Dale to take down Fat Cat. Flinthook PS4 — Digital Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers, and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot, and fame! Full Throttle Remastered PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy) Released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle, the butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats who gets caught up in a tale of motorcycles, mayhem, and murder. HeroCade PS VR — Digital Prepare yourself to enter the awe-inspiring world of virtual reality with HeroCade, the ultimate gaming bundle. HeroCade is a compilation of nine experiences that includes two award-winning titles available for the first time on PlayStation: Dreadhalls and Sisters. Late Shift PS4 — Digital Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, you must choose your own adventure in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series PS4 — Digital (Episode 1 and Season Pass) Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series delivers a brand new story of the universe’s unlikeliest heroes, the rag-tag band of outlaws who go by the names Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot. In the wake of an epic battle, the Guardians discover an artifact of unspeakable power. MechRunner PS4 — Digital MechRunner is an endless action game that casts you as a powerful mech in stunning cinematic battles against a relentless robotic army. Rise & Shine PS4 — Digital Welcome to Gamearth, a once peaceful planet now threatened by the warmongering Space grunts of Nexgen. In the aftermath of their devastating first strike, a child named Rise is forced to take on the sacred gun Shine — and with it the fate of his world. Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom PS4 — Digital Shiness is an action-RPG that takes you on a journey across a universe on the verge of collapse. After crash-landing on a hostile island, you find yourself in a conflict spanning multiple kingdoms. Face off against dangerous enemies in hyper-dynamic fights, mixing magic with traditional fighting game mechanics. Gain experience to evolve your characters, learning exciting new skills and spells. The Silver Case PS4 — Digital, Retail For the first time ever, dive into the HD-remastered PS4 version of Suda51’s classic visual novel. Experience The Silver Case the way it was meant to be by immersing yourself in the intricate story and uncovering the truth, piece by piece. Spear of Destiny PS4 — Digital This fantastic ancient world has been Invaded by powerful enemies who rule in the dark. Several centuries have passed since Light’s Lords defeated them with the spear of destiny. VR Invaders PS VR — Digital Dive into a story-driven sci-fi shooter that pushes your PS VR hardware to its limits.Blow your enemies to pieces in frenzied shooter action. Leave a trail of destruction as you turn each of the highly detailed levels into a virtual scrapyard. Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap PS4 — Digital Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure! The Fate of the Furious: The Album Falling In Reverse – Coming Home Talib Kweli and Styles P – The Seven Rings A Dog’s Purpose Gold (2017) Team Ninja Warrior- April 18 at 10/9c (USA) Mysteries of the Abandoned- April 20 at 10/9c (Science Channel) Feud: Bette and Joan- April 23 at 10/9c (FX) The information above is subject to change without notice. View the full article

It’s always exciting when classic PC titles or beloved games from consoles-past get a newer gen refresh. This weekend, we’re celebrating some of our favorites with PlayStation Store’s Flash Sale Remastered! Starting now save up to 75 percent on titles like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Bundle, Dishonored Definitive Edition, Mega Man Legacy Collection, as well as movie remakes like Kickboxer: Vengeance, Lord of the Rings Trilogy and more. Check out the full lineup here, then head over to PlayStation Store – our Flash Sale Remastered ends Monday, April 17. 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$3.99 $5.99 $3.99 $7.99 SNATCH (2000) x x $9.99 $12.99 SPIDER-MAN (2002) x x $9.99 $12.99 SPIDER-MAN 2 (2004) x x $9.99 $12.99 THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) $7.99 $9.99 $7.99 $12.99 THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (2005) $7.99 $9.99 $7.99 $12.99 THE BIG SHORT $7.99 $12.99 $9.99 $14.99 THE GAMBLER (2014) $7.99 $12.99 $9.99 $12.99 THE HOBBIT EXTENDED EDITION TRILOGY: 3 MOVIE COLLECTION (3PK) $19.99 $29.99 $24.99 $49.99 THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) $7.99 $9.99 $9.99 $17.99 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) $7.99 $9.99 $9.99 $17.99 THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE: 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION $4.99 $9.99 $5.99 $12.99 THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE: 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION $0.99 $1.99 $1.99 $2.49 THE WOLF OF WALL STREET $7.99 $12.99 $9.99 $13.99 TOTAL RECALL (2012) x x $9.99 $12.99 VACATION (2015) $8.99 $8.99 $9.99 $9.99 WHITEY: UNITED STATES VS JAMES BULGER $6.99 $9.99 $6.99 $12.99 WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN $6.99 $9.99 $6.99 $12.99 ZERO DARK THIRTY x x $9.99 $12.99 ZOMBIELAND (2009) x x $9.99 $9.99 Note: All pricing is for 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Hello from Housemarque! We have a few new updates on our next top-down shooter, Nex Machina. We’re announcing three new things: the season structure, challenges, and replay mode. Season Structure On top of the core game experience such as standard arcade and level modes, we want to create a more competitive environment for our players to interact in. Lasting a specific amount of time (weeks or months), during the seasons you have an option to gain Ranks, Experience Points, and Season Coins — and compete against your friends on the leaderboards. Seasons also have their own set of different challenges for making your gameplay experience a lot more skill-based and long-lasting. Challenges Nex Machina has been structured so that all of the defining parameters of gameplay are listed in these so called game rules, which then will be mixed and matched to create slightly different game experiences. One example is the game speed, which can be adjusted to be twice as fast to really test how long you can survive — or you could have a challenge with enemy revenge bullets meaning that all the enemies would start spawning those, adding a new layer of reactive gameplay. Replay Mode Replay mode has been built into the game mainly for the community, allowing you to see other players runs and learn what makes them so good, which techniques they are using, and how do they approach and address difficult but rewarding situations. All of the leaderboard entries are effectively recorded, which means it’s possible to enter the leaderboards, select an entry, and watch the replay. We are quite proud that Nex Machina is a very demanding game since it requires a lot of skillful playing. There are a lot of secrets, a lot of things to uncover, and a lot of depth in the scoring system. Because of all of these layers you could otherwise end up with a lot of unanswered questions, but instead of having players search for answers online, we’d really like to encourage the extension of the experience to be integrated into the game. So look forward to playing the next shooter from Housemarque this Summer! Cheers! Housemarque Team View the full article

Stop the presses, folks! Ryan Clements actually played a video game. That’s right, the Blogcast is back and we’re talking Horizon Zero Dawn — a gorgeous experience that Clements finally started. Plus, the team covers the new releases for next week and all the latest PlayStation news, including the latest Overwatch seasonal event. Enjoy the show! Subscribe via iTunes, Google or RSS, or download here Stuff We Talked About Horizon Zero Dawn Overwatch Uprising Yakuza Kiwami Nier: Automata Shoutouts Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Recent Episodes 244: Nachos vs. Pierogies Infinite 243: What Remains of Your Jeans 242: Hob and Effect The Cast Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA Ryan Clements – Sr. Social Media Specialist, SIEA Send us questions and tips! blogcast@sony.com Leave us a voicemail! (650) 288-6706 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

We all feel a bit tiny sometimes. Flinthook, the short hero of our game of the same name, has a smaller stature than the action heroes we’re used to. However, our masked hero isn’t intimidated at all — Flinthook is, after all, the greatest space pirate in the galaxy, armed with a trio of impressive gadgets that would make gods of war jealous. Equipped with the mighty Quickhook, the Blasma Pistol and the ChronoBelt, Flinthook has a unstoppable desire for treasure and is ready for adventure! View post on imgur.com A lot of games play with different ways to make their hero move vertically, with double jumps, jetpacks, and air-dash mechanics. My favorite has always been the grappling hook, as there’s a solid connection between the hero and the hook — a physical action that’s easy to grasp. Inspired by many of the hookshots from games I’ve played through the years, Flinthook’s iconic Quickhook is, in my opinion, the best hookshot ever! It’s just so simple and direct — attaching to a ring propels you towards it, and launches you forward with momentum afterwards. Since rings abound in space pirate ships, this straightforward gadget gives you a fantastic freedom of movement in an intuitive way. In seconds, you’ll be flying from ring to ring in quick succession, traversing hazard-filled rooms with great ease. And for once, being tiny is actually helpful as you can zip between bullets, spiked balls and lasers with a swift throw of the anchor. View post on imgur.com So with the hook you’ll be able to dodge obstacles, but you’ll need to dispatch enemies too. Luckily, Flinthook is equipped with a Blasma Pistol, a small but powerful tool of destruction! With the same 360 degree aiming freedom as the hook, the blaster is an efficient match with the hookshot — zip over an enemy as it shoots, drop quickly behind them, shoot a few Blasma bolts, and up you go again. Or just stay in the air the whole time — hook, shoot, hook, shoot! Alternating between moving and shooting is the true rhythm of this game, and it’s a tune I sure don’t get tired of. View post on imgur.com Over the course of the game, enemies and hazards become more complex, as the Cluster Clan attempts to stop Flinthook from reaching their overlords and stealing all their treasure. As you make progress through the campaign, you’ll realize how much you need the third part of our arsenal — the infamous Chronobelt. This powerful artifact lets our space pirate slow down time for a few seconds! Combined with such amazing movement and firepower abilities, it’s pretty much overkill! You can zip above a group of enemies, activate the belt, adjust your aim and shoot below in slow motion, turn back to another ring and hook away as the time manipulation ends. You can, and should, use it all the time, as it recharges by itself within just a couple of seconds – dodging bullets, timing a jump through lasers, lining up a perfect shot, looking cool – all much easier thanks to good old time manipulation! View post on imgur.com There is, however, a caveat to all this power in your (tiny) hands. As the game designer behind Flinthook, I was very well aware of the might I was giving to players, so… let’s just say I had a lot of fun creating herculean challenges for you. Expect rooms full of killer traps, puzzling arrays of obstacles, relentless waves of mighty enemies… and formidable bosses that will thoroughly test your abilities! In Flinthook you’ll be tiny, sure, but you’ll have marvelous dexterity and power, matched with a proper Goliath of a challenge. I hope you’ll buy the game on April 18, take on Flinthook’s quest for treasure, and enjoy being the tiniest, but greatest, space pirate in the galaxy! View post on imgur.com View the full article

Welcome back! Here are the PlayStation Store charts for March 2017. Last month, Ubisoft’s multiplayer sandbox Ghost Recon Wildlands snagged the top spot on the PS4 list. Guerrilla’s acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn stuck around near the top in the runner-up spot, followed by a strong debut for the long-awaited Mass Effect: Andromeda, and San Diego Studio proved they’ve still got it with a #4 spot for MLB The Show 17. What are your predictions for April? PS4 Games 1 Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands 2 Horizon Zero Dawn 3 Mass Effect: Andromeda 4 MLB The Show 17 5 Battlefield 1 6 God of War III Remastered 7 EA SPORTS FIFA 17 8 Battlefield 4 9 Rocket League 10 Grand Theft Auto V 11 NieR: Automata 12 ARK: Survivor’s Pack 13 Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition 14 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX 15 For Honor 16 Madden NFL 17 17 Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 18 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 19 NBA 2K17 20 Batman: Arkham Knight PS3 Games 1 Mass Effect Trilogy 2 Need for Speed Most Wanted 3 Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 4 EA SPORTS FIFA 17 5 God of War Collection 6 God of War: Ascension 7 Fight Night Champion 8 God of War: Origins Collection 9 Battlefield Hardline 10 Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition 11 Need for Speed Rivals 12 MotorStorm Apocalypse 13 The Last Of Us 14 Twisted Metal 15 Starhawk 16 Batman: Arkham City 17 Grand Theft Auto V 18 Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions 19 Battlefield 3 20 PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale PS4 Add-ons 1 Call of Duty: MWR Variety Map Pack 2 Battlefield 1 Premium Pass 3 The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited – ESO Plus 4 Dark Souls III: The Ringed City 5 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – DLC1 Sabotage 6 Black Ops III – The Giant Zombies Map 7 Rocket League – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Car Pack 8 DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 – Goku Black and Tao Pai Pai Stick 9 DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Dragon Ball Super Pack 2 10 Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Salvation PS VR Games 1 Job Simulator 2 Fruit Ninja VR 3 Batman: Arkham VR 4 Unearthing Mars 5 I Expect You To Die 6 PlayStation VR Worlds 7 Until Dawn: Rush of Blood 8 Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes 9 Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality 10 Sports Bar VR PS Vita Games 1 God of War: Collection PS Vita 2 Need for Speed Most Wanted 3 Persona 4 Golden 4 Ratchet & Clank Collection 5 Freedom Wars 6 Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom 7 Malicious Rebirth 8 PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale PS Vita 9 WipEout 2048 10 Killzone: Mercenary PS Classics 1 Twisted Metal: Black 2 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 3 Bully 4 War of the Monsters 5 Psychonauts 6 The Warriors 7 Star Wars Bounty Hunter 8 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy 9 Destroy All Humans! 2 10 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City View the full article

Across the diverse set of studios, offices, and teams that make up PlayStation, there’s one trait we all share: we love games. And since Horizon Zero Dawn launched on PS4 in late February, many of us have fallen hopelessly head over heels. We’ve become enamored with Aloy, staggered by the scope of the world, and awed by the stunning visuals Guerrilla Games has crafted. Perhaps none so more than Naughty Dog Creative Director Neil Druckmann. After spending some time with the game, Neil was able take time away from his busy schedule to sit down with Guerrilla Games Managing Director Hermen Hulst to chat about the long process of bringing Horizon Zero Dawn to life, and what it feels like to finally conclude a six-year development cycle. Neil and Hermen represent some of the most celebrated game developers in the world, and it’s a treat to see them speak as mutual fans and Worldwide Studios colleagues. A few things that stuck out to me: Horizon Zero Dawn’s core combat originally featured contemporary weapons such as machine guns. The six-year development cycle was filled with trials, tribulations, and doubt. It took a full year and a half to develop the first machine: the Thunderjaw. Many things changed during development, but Guerrilla had a clear vision of the game’s protagonist from the very start: an agile hunter named Aloy. The full depth of Aloy came together relatively late in the production cycle. Hermen credits Narrative Director John Gonzalez’s collaboration with voice actor Ashly Burch, the facial likeness of Dutch actress Hannah Hoekstra, and motion capture from parkour performers with bringing Aloy to life. There’s a lot more in the full conversation, so we hope you watch and enjoy this peek behind the curtain of the PlayStation Worldwide Studio teams. View the full article

NBA Playgrounds is weeks away from its May launch, and we couldn’t be more excited. This is arcade NBA action with over the top dunks, wicked crossovers, and 3-point marksmen — a perfect pick up and play basketball game on PlayStation 4. When you take the 200+ current and retired players in our roster to playgrounds across the globe, these new tips and tricks should help you master the game. Check out the new trailer here as well to get all the gameplay details. Shooting and Dunking Whether you’re shooting 3-pointers, pulling off major dunks, showing off your finger-roll game, or defying analytics and winning with long 2-pointers – timing is key. Letting go of the shoot button at the peak of your shooting motion will not only increase your shot percentage, it will actually give you bonus points if the timing is perfect. The same goes for layups and dunks. This brings an added layer to NBA Playgrounds, where advanced players can be rewarded for learning the animations. Lottery Pick SystemPour in enough buckets, and your team will get to spin the Lottery Pick wheel for a short term bonus. Bonuses include super speed shoes, 12 inches of extra height on dunks, a glowing blue ball that increases your shot percentage, and a 2x 3-pointer. Another cool aspect of the Lottery Pick system is that it makes you think twice about pushing down your opponent on defense, as you lose your lottery bar momentum. It’s playground rules, but playing a cleaner game can bring you some good karma. DefenseDefense wins championships – it also wins a ton of games in NBA Playgrounds, whether it’s against the AI, your friend on the couch, or online competition. Timing your swipes to get steals is key. On the other side of the coin, if you see a defender going in for a steal, that’s the perfect time to pull off a crossover and sprint towards the basket or the 3-point line. A good player will also experiment with and learn the perfect time to jump to block a dunk or a jump shot. Key moments – like when a player is about to shoot a 6-pointer during the Lottery Pick 3-pointer bonus – also call for you to push your opponent down – it’s playground rules after all! Upgrade your PlayersNBA Playgrounds rewards winning by giving the player new card packs that unlock new current and retired players. Sticking with a team for a while and focusing on unlocking their XP by playing through games will give those players new moves. Lots of players also have signature moves, so be sure to keep progressing in the game! That should give you a rundown of the gameplay basics. We’re sure advanced players will find cool metas to the game as they rise up in online tournaments. Stay tuned for more NBA Playgrounds news! View the full article