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Name: XBox - Clearing our calendar for the next year #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Clearing our calendar for the next year #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming

XBox - Clearing our calendar for the next year #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming

Name: XBox - They can't come soon enough #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

They can't come soon enough #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming

XBox - They can't come soon enough #XboxShowcase #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming

Name: PlayStation - Honkai: Star Rail - Version 2.3 Preview: "Farewell, Penacony" | PS5 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Honkai: Star Rail - Version 2.3 Preview: "Farewell, Penacony" | PS5 Games

PlayStation - Honkai: Star Rail - Version 2.3 Preview: "Farewell, Penacony" | PS5 Games

Name: PlayStation - Disney Speedstorm - Journey of Emotions Season 8 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Disney Speedstorm - Journey of Emotions Season 8 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Disney Speedstorm - Journey of Emotions Season 8 Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive | World of Warcraft: The War Within
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive | World of Warcraft: The War Within

XBox - Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive | World of Warcraft: The War Within

Name: PlayStation - Minecraft - Tricky Trials Update Trailer | PS4 & PSVR Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Minecraft - Tricky Trials Update Trailer | PS4 & PSVR Games

PlayStation - Minecraft - Tricky Trials Update Trailer | PS4 & PSVR Games

Name: PlayStation - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - @Slipknot: Clown, New Guy, & Eloy Interview | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - @Slipknot: Clown, New Guy, & Eloy Interview | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - @Slipknot: Clown, New Guy, & Eloy Interview | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Minecraft Tricky Trials Update - Official Launch Trailer
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Minecraft Tricky Trials Update - Official Launch Trailer

XBox - Minecraft Tricky Trials Update - Official Launch Trailer

Back in 2018, Monster Hunter World’s immediate success propelled the game, and the Monster Hunter franchise, into the global spotlight. Its lush maps, deep combat, and memorable monsters helped it become one of Capcom’s most successful projects ever. Today, millions of players now eagerly await 2025’s follow-up, Monster Hunter Wilds.

New footage from State of Play and Summer Game Fest has given players lots to dissect, from new monsters and abilities to harsh, dynamic weather. But a recent hands-off presentation during Summer Game Fest allowed me to see live gameplay, and crucially how the game’s new features impact the experience.

In just those 30 minutes of demo gameplay, I saw several things that got me stoked for Wilds. The new map is much more detailed, particularly regarding verticality. Some maps in World were pretty dense and could overlap or even turn back on themselves. Perfect for a monster’s den, but sometimes confusing for players. This time around, between the map and new UI elements that tell you which direction the target monster is (and how far away they are), it’s much easier to keep track of your targets.

The target monster was the Doshaguma, new to Monster Hunter Wilds. In Wilds, players can select a monster on their map and begin a quest by engaging that monster in combat out in the field (Capcom did not confirm other ways players can begin quests, or other quest types in the game). Upon that first hit, an incredible piece of music swells to usher in the quest with full orchestral might and a driving, dramatic sense of conflict. As the hunt goes on, the sand leviathan Balahara appears with a deep pit that pulled Doshaguma down. They brawl in a classic Turf War scrap, with smaller monsters scurrying all around. Chaotic and intense, and about to escalate even further.

Not long into the battle, an imposing wall of dust and sand forms on the horizon. It soon blankets the area with a blue/black darkness, illuminated by stray lightning strikes. These weather events change which monsters may appear on the map, including a mysterious new Apex creature that fires lightning right out of its head.

Immediately following the demo, I was able to speak with the game’s leadership trio for more on what I just saw: Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, Director Yuya Tokuda, and Art Director/Executive Director Kaname Fujioka.

PlayStation Blog: Monster Hunter World was a huge success when it launched in 2018. How did its unprecedented success inform your approach to Monster Hunter Wilds?

Ryozo Tsujimoto: What we did for World, both the base game and the expansion, really impacted Monster Hunter Wilds. Our approach to keeping players continuously interested in World helped us learn what players wanted to see in the future. That doesn’t just mean things we wanted to improve within the game, but also how we release information to players, and how to ease them into the game as well.

Speaking of easing players into the game, Monster Hunter Wilds features a lot of quality-of-life improvements. For example, the map seemed much more detailed and useful to navigate. Things like tracking quests and monsters, where items are located, and the great sense of verticality to the map. Any other new things that returning players could look forward to?

Yuya Tokuda: You’ve picked up on how much easier it is now to get to monsters, and finding monsters on the map. We received feedback that they were kind of difficult to get to sometimes, especially in maps that are very vertical where you have lots of different geographical elements. And, with the introduction of the Seikret, it’s easier for players to figure out where to go, and where to find monsters on the field.

In terms of things we improved on, one example is that it’s much easier now to select items. We really put an eye to giving more options for players with different kinds of item preferences, because selecting and navigating through items was something that can be difficult in the moment of a hunt. But hopefully, by giving players more options and more customization, we’ve improved this experience for returning players.

The phrase “living breathing ecosystem” was used to describe Monster Hunter World. The maps were large and full of life, you could get monsters tangled in vines, creatures would interact with each other, and so on. How are you expanding on that idea, and make it feel even bigger and more interactive? 

Kaname Fujioka: We’re focusing on designing monster herd behaviors that are really tuned to each environment and their ecology. So, we want to have well designed, detailed monster behavior as they move in these larger packs. How the player interacts with them during their hunt is our first little step there toward enhancing the livable, beautiful environment.

I noticed in the demo, the hunter used both the Great Sword and Heavy Bowgun. So you’re able to take two weapons into a quest now. Previously a player would have to commit to a weapon, take it into a quest, that’s your weapon. How did this change come about for Wilds?

Yuya Tokuda:  One of the big things about Wilds is that the environments themselves are so much more dynamic and adaptable. Things are changing so often, and even the monsters that are available to hunt can change moment to moment. It was important for us to give players the ability to adapt to that, and switch their own kind of playstyles. So they can carry different weapons, or the same weapons but with different elements for those kinds of situations. We’re really designing the game around allowing players to adapt to the environment.

Focus Mode and wounds are new for Wilds. Can you talk a bit about how these work, and how / when a player might want to engage with these systems?

Yuya Tokuda: So, you don’t need to be in Focus Mode to create wounds. Attacking the monster naturally causes damage or wounds to happen. As long as you’re attacking the wounds, you’ll be doing more damage to the monster.

Entering Focus Mode does highlight monster wounds so you can target them a lot easier, and there are special attacks you can perform in Focus Mode that do more damage to wounds. But, Focus Mode isn’t really just for targeting wounds.

A cursor that appears on the screen allows you to aim your attacks and also to aim your other moves like guarding and blocking attacks. The real merit of Focus Mode is to help players in their positioning and their distancing from monsters, so that even players who are maybe not as experienced with action games, or games similar to Monster Hunter, have an easier time honing in their attacks.

To wrap, if you could say anything to Monster Hunter World players who were really into it, but maybe they fell off years ago and they’re curious about Wilds, what would that be?

Ryozo Tsujimoto: We’re really just trying to make an amazing game for everyone. We hope Wilds is going to be the experience that tops anything before in the Monster Hunter series, and really gaming in general.

Yuya Tokuda: For players that didn’t gel with the action [of World], we’re planning a really thorough support system for players to learn about the game and play it from start to finish. We’re hoping that allows players to experience the best that Wilds has to offer.

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The hunt begins when Monster Hunter Wilds comes to PS5 next year.

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It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. F1 24 is off to the races in May’s PS5 list by entering the top 3 of most downloads in the EU region, with Sea of Thieves ascending the list in both the US and EU regions. The PS VR2 list saw new release Madison VR enter the fray of most downloads in May.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/Canada	EU
Sea of Thieves	Sea of Thieves
Madden NFL 24	Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III	F1 24
HELLDIVERS 2	Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Grand Theft Auto V	HELLDIVERS 2
NBA 2K24	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MLB The Show 24	TopSpin 2K25
Stellar Blade	Fallout 4
Fallout 4	Who’s Your Daddy?!
Who’s Your Daddy?!	Stellar Blade
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege	Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Grounded	It Takes Two
Another Crab’s Treasure	NBA 2K24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	Among Us
NHL 24	Grounded
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game	Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rise of the Ronin	Resident Evil 4
Assassin’s Creed Mirage	Gran Turismo 7
WWE 2K24	Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
ELDEN RING	The Crew Motorfest

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/Canada	EU
Minecraft	Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2	A Way Out
Fallout 4	Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops III	The Forest
A Way Out	Fallout 4
Gang Beasts	Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Madden NFL 24	Gang Beasts
Batman: Arkham Knight	Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
The Forest	Batman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III	Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Grand Theft Auto V	Far Cry 5
Mortal Kombat X	Firewatch
Stardew Valley	Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Kingdom Come: Deliverance	Mortal Kombat X
Far Cry 5	Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mad Max	Resident Evil 6
RESIDENT EVIL 5	RESIDENT EVIL 5
MLB The Show 24	Mad Max
Resident Evil 6	Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

         *Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/Canada	EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition	Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
MADiSON VR	MADiSON VR
Beat Saber	Job Simulator
Job Simulator	Beat Saber
Legendary Tales	STRIDE: Fates
Waltz of the Wizard	Pavlov
Pavlov	Swordsman VR
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection	Legendary Tales
STRIDE: Fates	Among Us VR
Among Us VR	Arizona Sunshine 2

 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/Canada	EU
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul	Coaster
Creed Rise to Glory	Sniper Elite VR
Job Simulator	Job Simulator
Sniper Elite VR	Creed Rise to Glory
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series	Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul
The Walking Dead Onslaught	Batman: Arkham VR
Beat Saber	The Walking Dead Onslaught
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR	Beat Saber
ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission	Lethal VR
Batman: Arkham VR	Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/Canada	EU
MultiVersus	Stumble Guys
Fortnite	Fortnite
Roblox	Roblox
Call of Duty: Warzone	Call of Duty: Warzone
Stumble Guys	MultiVersus
Apex Legends	Rocket League
Fall Guys	Fall Guys
Rocket League	eFootball 2024
Destiny 2	Apex Legends
The Sims 4	The Sims 4

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Name: PlayStation - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Gameplay Walkthrough | PS5 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Gameplay Walkthrough | PS5 Games

PlayStation - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn - Gameplay Walkthrough | PS5 Games

In recent years, we’ve partnered with Discord to introduce more ways for players to connect with their friends and communities across Discord and the PS5 console. Since we first introduced Discord voice chat on PS5, players have joined a Discord voice chat on PS5 more than 290 million times to hang out with friends in Discord voice channels while gaming.

Today, we’re pleased to share that we’re starting to roll out the ability for PS5 players to join Discord voice chat directly from the PS5 console, without relying on the Discord PC or mobile apps to initiate the connection.

How to join Discord voice chat on PS5

To start, select the Discord tab in Game Base within the PS5 Control Center and choose the Discord server or DM group you’d like to join. Then, select your preferred voice channel. This will reveal more details, such as who is already in the channel chatting. You’ll also receive a PS5 console notification when another Discord user calls you, allowing you to join right away.

This update will make it easier than ever to quickly hop into Discord conversations with other gamers. It will gradually roll out over the coming weeks, starting with players in Japan/Asia, followed by Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and the Middle East, and finally the Americas.

Please note that you will need to update your console to the latest system software, and your accounts for PlayStation Network and Discord must be linked. If you haven’t yet linked accounts, you can learn how to do so here.

Profile Share also begins rolling out next week

Starting next week, we’re also rolling out the ability for you to share your PlayStation Network profile on any messaging or social app. To begin, select “Share Profile” from PlayStation App or the PS5 console to generate a shareable link or QR code. When the recipient opens the link, they’ll have the option to add you as a friend once they’re signed in to PlayStation Network:

We’re passionate about making it as easy as possible for you to find and connect with new friends and communities, whether you enjoy playing with other friends on PS5 or hopping into crossplay games. Thank you for your ongoing support.

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Name: XBox - Fortnite Festival - Battle Stage Trailer (feat. Metallica)
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/13/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Fortnite Festival - Battle Stage Trailer (feat. Metallica)

XBox - Fortnite Festival - Battle Stage Trailer (feat. Metallica)

Name: PlayStation - Elden Ring - The Journey So Far | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Elden Ring - The Journey So Far | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Elden Ring - The Journey So Far | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Akimbot - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Akimbot - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games

PlayStation - Akimbot - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: XBox - ELDEN RING - The Journey So Far
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

ELDEN RING - The Journey So Far

XBox - ELDEN RING - The Journey So Far

Name: XBox - Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives | Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives | Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold

XBox - Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives | Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold

Aloy is ready to take on the post-apocalyptic world LEGO brick by brick this holiday season in LEGO Horizon Adventures. Guerrilla and Studio Gobo have built a playful spin on the familiar Horizon games that unleashes eye-catching stop-motion animation, chuckle-worthy storytelling, and (literal) worldbuilding that will make the familiar series feel like a new adventure. 

The hands-on demo laid the foundation for fun with an early solo tutorial stage controlling Aloy, followed by a co-op story mission where Aloy and her Nora tribe companion Varl set out to save a beloved leader from cultists using their weapons, environment, and yes, even hot dogs. Here are a few moments that caught my Focus: 

A familiar world, brought to life by LEGO bricks

Immediately the LEGO version of this world looks incredibly authentic, with every brick placed in a way that builds the world Horizon fans know and love. Aloy moves through the world in a stop-motion style that clicks right into place. The original voice cast has also returned to retell Aloy’s story with a cheeky tone, adding humor and playfulness that keeps familiar plot points fresh and delivers laughs for a wide audience. 

A LEGO girl and her bow

Aloy can use her bow for combat and to help navigate the brick-laden wilds. Holding the Square button lets Aloy aim her bow at specific targets. This is made easier by pressing R1 to activate her Focus, highlighting major targets in blue. Aloy unleashes powerful attacks by using the environment around her; shooting an arrow through a bonfire creates a flaming projectile, adding extra damage to enemies or setting grass or vines ablaze to open new routes.

Turn over every LEGO brick

Playful curiosity is often rewarded, so take the time to explore. While Studs – the LEGO form of currency – are scattered along main paths, more can be found by shooting barrels or other objects. Chests are found exploring off of main paths, and Aloy can discover special piles of bricks. Aloy can craft these bricks into various designs (a sailboat! A dog house!) to earn even more Studs. 

Make a home at Mother’s Heart

A visit to the game’s main hub village, Mother’s Heart, is a must. A trip to the All Mother Tree allows Aloy and any co-op companions to upgrade their specific weapons or use Studs to purchase upgrades that benefit everyone. This area is also where you can customize costumes or your hut, specifically its roof, yard, plot, and hut color. Naturally, I dropped some Studs on a roof fit with a roller coaster on top. I was even able to lift up and toss village NPCs into a purchased wardrobe, outfitting them with attire from the world of Horizon or other LEGO game properties. 

Tap in a couch co-op companion 

Once in Mother’s Heart, I let my couch co-op friend control Aloy as I stepped into the LEGO brick shoes of Varl, her spear-wielding companion. Varl’s spear abilities largely operated the same as Aloy’s, but we each purchased different ability upgrades at the All Mother Tree. While exploring, additional temporary upgrades can be bought or dropped by enemies that are specific to different characters. In Varl’s case, that came in the form of a more powerful spear that allowed for 12 throws before breaking down. If one player loses all their health in co-op, they can be revived by the other player using the Triangle button. But be warned – upon being revived, you will drop any of the temporary upgrades you had collected up to that point. 

Speaking of those upgrades…

Certain ability upgrades can be used by any character and they come in handy during combat encounters. The LEGO Brick Separator unleashes a powerful melee move that can literally take an enemy apart. Dislodging highlighted parts of a machine can sometimes even reward a new weapon. When I unleashed the LEGO Brick Separator on a Longleg, its severed horns began to spin, and I could kick them toward enemies for an additional attack. Jumping over an enemy using the Blast Boots will set them ablaze. My favorite upgrade was the Hot Dog Cart, a quickly assembled cart complete with a hot dog man who lobs hot dog bombs across the combat field to great and delicious effect. This was invaluable during frenzied or crowded encounters, and honestly just made me giddy. 

LEGO Horizon Adventures invites players (and a co-op buddy) to its gleefully comical spin on Aloy’s world when it launches on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch this holiday season.

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Name: PlayStation - Lifeless Moon - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Lifeless Moon - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Lifeless Moon - Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Astro is back with his biggest adventure yet, and I had an opportunity to play about 40 minutes in an early preview. Team Asobi’s colorful platformer is brimming with stages featuring empowering new abilities, inventive obstacles, and exciting PlayStation character cameos. 

The demo packed five fun stages to explore including full levels, smaller hardcore challenges, and a wet ‘n’ wild boss fight. While only some stages were available to play in this preview, the galactic maps hint at the scale of the final game — Astro’s new adventure hosts dozens of diverse stages and tons of cameo bots to rescue.

Let’s dive in.

Dependable platforming controls

If you played through Astro’s Playroom, you already know that controlling the little bot is a tight, responsive experience. Astro still has his trusty jump, attack, charged spin attack, and versatile laser-hover ability. If Team Asobi has made major updates to the core platforming mechanics, they’re too subtle for me to notice. But if it ain’t broke…!

A galaxy of various difficulty levels

Astro Bot’s overworld (“overuniverse?”) consists of multiple galactic maps. Once within the specific galaxy shown in the demo, myriad colorful planets dot the galaxy, each with their own levels. Helpfully, hovering over each level reveals its difficulty level (Easy, Normal, Hard). 

Sky Garden

One of the galaxy’s “easy” levels, Sky Garden is a vision of idyllic paradise with pink robo-flamingos wading in inviting blue ponds. Cherry blossom trees dot the landscape, with their petals floating atop the water. Astro explores across multiple connected floating islands in this stage.

Inflated Astro

In Sky Garden, Astro can collect a new item that pumps him full of air, swelling him to rotund proportions. Not only does this help you reach new hidden heights, it’s also adorable. 

Swimming robot

Astro must have received a software update since Astro’s Playroom because he can now explore underwater for hidden bots and treasures. The controls are simple, with Circle button to descend and X button to ascend.

Hidden secrets

Speaking of swimming, plunging into a pond revealed an underwater area protected by the effects of water by a bubble dome. Defeating the enemies within reveals a hidden hole. Inside, a bot-themed after Rivet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is held hostage by a group of enemies. Defeating these goons and draining the pool frees Rivet for a quick rescue. Subtle secrets like this underwater nook suggest players will be consistently rewarded for exploration.

Construction Derby

Astro heads to a miles-high construction site for this normal-difficulty level (could the name be a reference to the early original PlayStation game Destruction Derby?). Cranes, i-beams, scaffolding, and other equipment reach above the clouds, making for precarious platforming. A sumo-bot guards a helipad halfway through the level, forcing Astro to target his vulnerable backside. 

Dog jetpack

Like Sky Garden’s inflation ability, Construction Derby hosts a unique and cute gameplay mechanic. A new robot dog friend clings to Astro’s back, granting a jet-powered boost serving both as an effective attack and lateral mid-air boost. The powerful dash also allows Astro to blast through specific walls to progress.

Unlocking Hard stages

One planet within the galaxy, Swinging Sentries, was marked as Hard difficulty. The deceptively simple, bite-sized course features multiple platforms with enemies swinging spiky ball-and-chain weapons. Don’t let the cute visuals and relatively short stage length fool you, Astro’s Hard difficulty will challenge seasoned platforming fans. Thankfully, quick respawns after each failure makes it easy to keep playing.

Finishing this stage triggered a new comet to streak across the galaxy map, which exploded and took the form of another Hard level. In Slowdown Showdown, Astro throws an hourglass item to slow down enemies, platforms, and environmental hazards that move impossibly fast. 

As a fun nod, both the Hard stages were themed after the PlayStation sacred symbols, Circle for Swinging Sentries, and X for Slowdown Showdown.  

Playful stage design

Levels are bursting with fun details and trinkets that exist just to be played with. Bouncy inflatable balls roll down a waterslide with you in Sky Garden, and Construction Derby is littered with gooey paint buckets, shiny bolts, and colorful spray paint cans. Knocking these trinkets around is fun for the sake of it, and the detailed physics add to the joy

PlayStation character cameos

Rescuing bots is one of Astro’s prime directives. Like past titles, these helpless friends are hidden around levels, hanging from ledges, hidden in bushes, or otherwise stranded. A game menu indicates how many bots are hidden throughout the stage, and PlayStation symbols mark special cameo bots. This subtle, fun wink lets players get excited to see what familiar reference may be discovered around the corner. I won’t spoil the cameos here, but just know that there are many, many more than Astro’s Playroom.

Rescued bots take a ride in your onscreen DualSense controller. Using the controller’s motion sensing to make these buddy bots tumble and bounce around is a pure delight.

DualSense controller immersion

Astro’s Playroom served as players’ introduction to the PS5 console when it launched as a pre-installed title on consoles back in 2020. Team Asobi continues to wow with its expressive implementation of the DualSense controller’s haptics and adaptive triggers. 

The haptic effects convey terrain texture as Astro pitter patters across swishing grass, gritty paths, or splashes into a pond. One fun moment in Construction Derby involves a puzzle where Astro runs across a path made of circuitry, feeling for a secret switch via responsive haptics.

Robot octopus boss battle

The big boss of the galaxy featured in the demo is a massive octopus named Wako Tako. The aquatic stage begins with Astro landing on a shipwreck, getting a new item for the upcoming fight. These extend-o frog boxing gloves allow Astro to punch from afar, swing from grapple points, and grab onto posts to perform a slingshot-style maneuver. Without giving away the boss fight’s twist and turns, these gloves come in handy when destroying Wako Tako’s snorkeling mask. Rest assured, Team Asobi’s penchant for bombastic boss battles is thriving in Astro Bot.

Mythical new companions

The preview ends with a sneak peek at new friends themed after Santa Monica Studio’s latest God of War games. Astro discovers a capsized canoe floating in the water. Knocking the boat upright reveals adorable bot versions of Kratos and Atreus, and the crew takes flight together on the Dual Speeder.

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I’ve been lucky to play a good deal of game demos in my career, but rarely have I loudly groaned in disappointment when the good times came to a close. Team Asobi is cooking up an expansive and delightful game bursting with the lifeblood that defines great platformers: variety. Get ready to explore Astro’s universe when Astro Bot launches on PS5 September 6. 

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Name: PlayStation - Metallica lights it up inside Fortnite - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Category: Gaming Industry Videos
Date Added: 06/12/2024
Submitter: Commander Fury

Metallica lights it up inside Fortnite - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

PlayStation - Metallica lights it up inside Fortnite - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Take down gigantic monsters, bring your smarts to the pitch or the medieval world, explore a surrealistic post-human world, and much more with June’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup! Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, After Us, and many more games will be available from June 18. We’re also announcing new classic and PS VR2 game offerings coming to PlayStation Plus Premium.

And as a reminder, we announced a range of bonus PlayStation Plus titles earlier this month as part of our Days of Play celebrations. These are already available, and you can find more here. 

Let’s take a closer look at each of the new game announcements. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

Monster Hunter Rise | PS4, PS5

Rise to the challenge and join the hunt in this high-flying addition to the Monster Hunter series. Personalise your hunter, choose from 14 unique weapon types, recruit your Palico Felyne and all-new Palamute Canyne companions, and gear up to explore a range of vast, richly detailed hunting maps. Whether you prefer to go solo or enjoy the company of a four-person squad, smart difficulty scaling guarantees a fair and thrilling battle. The irresistible Monster Hunter loop remains, with each successful hunt yielding the materials required to craft and upgrade your weapons and armour, allowing you to hunt tougher monsters and gather more precious resources.

Football Manager 2024 | PS5

Football Manager 2024 Console puts you in the shoes of a real football manager and turns your dreams into reality. You’ll be tasked with building an elite squad packed full of international stars that’s capable of dominating the opposition on the way to winning football’s top prizes like the UEFA Champions League.

Crusader Kings III | PS5

Live the life of a medieval ruler in Paradox Development Studio’s award winning strategy role-playing game, Crusader Kings III! Assume the leadership of a medieval noble family, increasing its power and reputation through the generations. As one ruler dies, they are replaced by an heir who may have very different abilities or interests, forcing you to adjust your long term plans. Play a master of the battlefield, conquering your enemies, or play a subtle seeker of secrets, using plots and poison to advance your agenda – all in the same game. 

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 | PS4, PS5

Mud, sweat, fun and adrenaline: find the rider in you and jump into the action with Monster Energy Supercross 6! Live all the emotions of the Monster Energy Supercross 2022 Championship with the official bikes, riders, and tracks. Take advantage of the wide range of settings to customize every detail of your game experience, freely choosing the amount of realism and riding ease. This year, Supercross 6 follows an entirely new and unique perspective – yours!

After Us | PS5

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice, and hope. Play as Gaia, the Spirit of Life, and navigate stunning platforming environments in an abstract world to salvage the souls of extinct animals. Revive these creatures after learning their final fate: the last whale harpooned, the final eagle caged, the last deer hunted down, and more, while you survive encounters with dangerous, oil-covered Devourers that roam the wasteland in search of remaining life.

Anno 1800 | PS5

Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age in this city-building real-time strategy game. Experience one of the most exciting and fast-changing periods of all time as you discover new technologies, regions, and societies, implement your own strategy, and build a new world to your design. Play solo or use the online mode to play PvP or co-op modes: How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers | PS4, PS5

Join the ranks of a fictitious American city’s police force and experience the everyday life of a police officer. Begin with parking violations and work your way up to shouldering greater responsibilities. Be part of Brighton’s community, get to know your neighborhood, and fulfill the daily duties of a police officer as you fight crime during your shift. Always be tough, but fair: respect the law and gain more experience to unlock more neighborhoods, districts, and duties!

Far Cry 4* | PS4

Explore and navigate the vast open world of Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence, where danger and unpredictability lurk around every corner. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min. 

*PlayStation Plus re-release

LEGO The Hobbit | PS4

The interactive game of LEGO The Hobbit allows gamers to play along with their favorite scenes from the films, and follows the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he is recruited by the Wizard Gandalf to aid Thorin Oakenshield and his Company of Dwarves.

LEGO The Incredibles | PS4

Experience the thrilling adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, in a LEGO world full of fun and humor. LEGO®The Incredibles allows players to explore action-packed story levels and an epic hub world – including Municiberg, as they use their unique “Super” abilities to bring the city’s Super Villains to justice. Gamers can also team up with family and friends in 2 player co-op to assemble incredible LEGO builds!

PlayStation Premium | PS VR2 & Classics

Kayak VR: Mirage | PS VR2**

Kayak VR: Mirage is a jaw-dropping and exhilarating journey through beautiful and unique locations, tailor-made for Virtual Reality. Maneuver our fully physically accurate kayak around checkpoints and crown yourself the fastest, or take it easy and use the free roam mode for a leisurely trip and enjoy the scenery.

**Requires PS VR2, PS5 to play. 

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy | PS4, PS5

Play through a fun Star Wars galaxy that combines the endless customization of LEGO with the epic story from Star Wars Episodes IV-VI. Create and customize your own playable Star Wars characters in millions of different ways, build and ride classic vehicles and get in and out to explore and much more! Originally released on PSP, this version of LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Ghosthunter | PS4, PS5

A late-night disturbance call leads officer Lazarus Jones of the Detroit P.D. to an abandoned school – the site of a gruesome murder spree some 10 years past. What should have been a routine run descends into a disaster of supernatural proportions when hordes of tortured souls are accidentally unleashed. Experience Ghosthunter originally released on the PlayStation 2 console, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Daxter | PS4, PS5

At last, it’s all about Daxter! And it’s up to him to sneak around Haven City, er, “disguised” as an exterminator to bust his buddy Jak out of prison. It’s going to take some serious gizmos to survive this mess. Experience Daxter originally released on the PSP system, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. 

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The PlayStation Blog crew flew down to Los Angeles, CA to attend Summer Game Fest Play Days and go hands-on (and off) with a variety of upcoming PS5 games. From titles both big and small, launching soon or further in the future, here are 11 exciting games we checked out at Summer Game Fest.

Kunitsu-Gami | Coming July 18

Part action game, part resource-management strategy, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess was one of the most unique games I played over the SGF weekend. Your goal in each standalone level is to purify a path for the titular goddess. As you cleanse infected areas and free villagers from their poisoned prisons, you gain points to spend during the daytime cycle. These points are used to assign villagers offensive and defensive roles, as well to carve the purified path for the goddess to traverse before night comes.

Once the sun sets, demons burst from the edge of the level and make their way toward the goddess. You’re free to battle enemies directly, or place your villager units where you like to create a powerful defense against the onslaught of foes. Survive the night, and you can resume charting that path to the end of the level, eventually purifying the gate and moving to the next area.

It’s a compelling, simple premise – escort this goddess to the end of the level – but between the striking visual style and the nail-biting gameplay, there seems to be plenty of room for depth here. Definitely looking forward to playing more and seeing how these battles develop.

-Brett Elston

Publisher: Capcom  | Developer: Capcom | PS5, PS4

Assassin’s Creed Shadows | Coming November 15

I’ve taken a leap of faith on the Assassin’s Creed series for nearly 15 years, enjoying how the series evolves and innovates much like the civilizations and cultures it spotlights with each iteration. The Feudal Japan-focused Assassin’s Creed Shadows continues that promise, with a hands-off gameplay presentation showing the dynamic ways the dual protagonists fight for hope during a time of political turmoil. Traditionally stealthy shinobi Naoe strikes from the shadows, swinging from a grappling hook, destroying light sources, and even sneaking through shallow water using a bamboo reed to breathe in order to surprise her quarry. 

A more brutal approach can be taken by the historical samurai Yasuke, who catches the eye and awe of both villagers and enemies with his comparatively massive stature and aggressively bombastic fighting style. He moves through combat with heavy brute force, juxtaposing against his calm and honorable nature. Their complimentary play styles offer choice withinin the midst of a changing world, and left me excited to see their alliance play out. 

-Kristen Zitani

Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Ubisoft Quebec | PS5

Neva | Coming 2024

 Occasionally, people will question whether video games are art, and even though the answer is a resounding yes, there will still be games that so beautifully embody that concept that they leave you in awe. Neva, like its predecessor Gris, is that type of game. With beautiful artwork and fluid animation, it feels like you’re truly gliding through the environment with your animal companion. 

Combat elevates this title, combined with a musical score that completely captures the mood from moment to moment. In my short time with the game, I was able to experience a wide range of emotions, such as joy, panic, and somber reflection. If art is supposed to make you feel, then Neva is bound to bring players on a ride. 

-O’Dell Harmon Jr.

Publisher: Nomada Studio | Developer: Devolver Digital | PS5

Phantom Blade Zero | In development for PS5

When I first saw the dizzyingly impressive Phantom Blade Zero trailer in the 2023 Showcase, I thought, “how can the actual game look and move like that?” The animations and combat flourishes were so stylish and cool that surely there was some kind of catch.

But after playing a few levels and fighting a few bosses, I can say it does in fact look and move that beautifully. The team was inspired by Wuxia and Kung Fu, leading to flowing, dramatic poses and a powerful sense of a struggle between two evenly-matched opponents. Even smaller enemy encounters feel elegant as Soul leaps around the battlefield to close the distance between opponents.

Blocking and parrying allow players of all skill levels to leap in and start fighting. While you can simply hold down L1 to block all incoming attacks (each with a sharply animated deflection, not just a static “blocking” stance), you can also parry or dodge these attacks for devastating counterattacks.

Phantom Blade Zero walks an interesting line between character-action titles and Soulslikes, so as a fan of both, I can’t wait to see what’s next.

-Brett Elston

Publisher: S-Game | Developer: S-Game | PS5

Unknown 9: Awakening | Coming Fall 2024 

Sharing the same world as the popular book trilogy, podcast, and comic series, Unknown 9: Awakening expands the universe through the story of the game’s protagonist Haroona. In a hands-off demo, I experienced the core gameplay loop of active stealth, combat, and an ability to possess nearby enemies, known as Steeping. Almost every engagement could be approached from one or a mix of these options, meaning you can go from being stuck and an all-out brawl to stepping between enemies and sabotaging equipment to turning invisible and slipping out in mass confusion and everything in between. With a minimal UI and engaging action, it’s a title worth keeping track of for those looking for a fun adventure game. 

-O’Dell Harmon Jr.

Publisher: Reflector Entertainment | Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5, PS4

Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Coming Fall 2024 

BioWare have lifted the veil on the first hour of gameplay in the long-anticipated return to Thedas. From the character creation system (test out skin tone against different lighting!) to combat style (pause and play strategy or real-time fluid attacks), players are encouraged to be and fight however they choose. A new resource meter specific to each class (warrior, rogue, mage) builds up momentum in battle to unlock greater attacks. The Frostbite engine renders the magic-infused city of Minrathous in startling detail and scale. Magic weaves through the city like electricity, while ancient Elven statues tower over the shadowy landscape.

Companions have always been a core part of the BioWare RPG experience, but Veilguard aims to push this to a new level, with lengthy narrative arcs, and unique combat combos that bring a chosen team together like never before. This early chapter of the game in many ways played out like the lead-up to a final boss and gave us a peek at tragic hero-turned-villain Solas and the possible evil yet to be unleashed in his attempt to rip down the Veil. If the first hour of this story is any indication, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be an adventure well worth the wait.

-Kristen Zitani

Publisher: EA | Developer: BioWare | PS5

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree | Coming June 21

I had just 30 minutes with this immense DLC, so definitely check out this earlier hands-on report for fully-formed thoughts on this anticipated update to 2022’s base game. I can say that, even as someone who Platinum’d Elden Ring, the new weapons, enemies, and vistas of this DLC stopped me in my tracks.

Each enemy was a fresh learning experience, and each mini-boss and eventual main boss I fought was a whole new challenge that felt like playing the game for the first time.What’s that weird tree over there… can I make it over to that mountain… is that big wicker inferno walking toward me? Constant emergent stuff happening, always pulling you deeper into the map. This one’s at the top of my June list for sure.

-Brett Elston

Publisher: FromSoftware | Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5, PS4

Sonic X Shadow Generations | Coming Oct 25

The Year of Shadow is looking good with what I saw from the remastered Generations title, which includes a new remixed version of Space Colony Ark and a thrilling take on the Biolizard boss battle. Shadow is known as the ultimate lifeform, and his new Doom abilities make you feel like it while playing. Shadow’signature Chaos Control ability lets players freeze time and speed past or destroy enemies Shadow’s time-manipulation abilities can also be used to navigate tricky platforming sections. Even while fighting the Biolizard, I was able to throw spears of light to deflect attacks and perform powerful melee combos. Along with great visuals and music, it’s truly the black hedgehog’s time to shine. 

-O’Dell Harmon Jr.

Publisher: Sega | Developer: Sonic Team | PS5, PS4

Path of Exile 2 | Coming 

Path of Exile 2’s demo immediately throws players into the mud and muck of its free-to-play cursed world, giving you the tools and choice of skills to channel your violence against its darkest creatures. I selected the Ranger class for my playthrough, wielding long-range arrows boosted by ice and lightning Skill Gem attacks to keep the vile imps and bugs at bay. I got a taste for the larger challenges to come after encountering a burrowing, acid-spewing horror called the Devourer that put my strategy to the test. 

-Kristen Zitani

Publisher: Grinding Gear Games | Developer:Grinding Gear Games | PS5

Street Fighter 6 Year 2 | Begins June 26

The Season 2 roster kicks off later this month with longtime villain M. Bison, followed later by SFIII and IV alum Elena, plus SNK crossover fighters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui.

Players familiar with Bison’s classic moves will instantly feel at home, as his Scissor Kick, Psycho Crusher, and Head Stomp all return. But new for SF6 is a grab attack that plants an explosive energy ball within his opponent that eventually detonates. If you land certain special moves while that bomb is implanted, you get a special finisher that adds some hits and damage to your attack. SFV players will also notice Bison’s walk speed is much faster this time around.

SFV players may also wonder, “Hey, didn’t Bison die?” Yes! But now he’s back, amnesiac, and atop a stunning steed, so we’ll just have to see how this all plays out over Season 2.

-Brett Elston

Publisher: Capcom | Developer: Capcom | PS5, PS4

The Plucky Squire | Coming 2024

My short time with The Plucky Squire reminds me of why I got into gaming to begin with. It’s a charming platformer that oozes personality and creativity. Switching between a 2D and 3D world is an impressive mechanic in trailers, and it works well on the controller. The world of the desk was as expansive as any good 3D platformer, with many 2D surfaces to hop in and interact with. Another surprise was how the game pays homage to many other genres, like side-scrolling shooters. The Plucky Squire reminds me of a time when almost every game I played was filled with charming new experiences, and I can’t wait to dive back in later this year. 

-O’Dell Harmon Jr.

Publisher: All Possible Futures | Developer: Devolver Digital | PS5

Keep an eye out for all these and more cool titles featured at Summer Game Fest coming to PlayStation.

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