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The Land of Shadow is calling. After a more-than-two-year wait, we’re weeks away from the launch of Shadow of the Erdtree, the enormous DLC for Elden Ring. FromSoftware hasn’t spent those years basking the accolades their first open-world adventure received; instead, they’ve been hard at work on this, their biggest and most ambitious expansion ever. When I recently got a chance to go hands-on with Shadow of the Erdtree, even the tiny slice I saw made it easy to remember why Elden Ring is so beloved. Rise, Tarnished, and hear of the things I saw. We’re not in Limgrave anymore Shadow of the Erdtree takes place in an entirely new region, known as the Land of Shadow, and is accessed by touching the mummified arm found in Mohgwyn Palace in the base game. It’s here that Miquella, the oft-mentioned but never-seen character from the main game, traveled to in the game’s lore. The section I explored opened with a sprawling meadow filled with gravestones and shadowy spirits. In the distance, I could clearly see what lay ahead of me: a vast settlement, an expansive castle, and a dark woodland looming on the horizon. Above all, an enormous tree stood, charred and gnarled, in stark contrast to the golden tree seen across the main game’s landscape. While regions in the original game often glowed with autumnal warmth, this region’s dried grass and dying shrubs felt ancient and blighted. The dungeon and fortress I explored—Belurat Tower Settlement and Castle Ensis—were claustrophobic and folded over on themselves. They were filled with winding paths and concealed shortcuts, opening to reveal routes back to Sites of Grace. I fought through flooded cellars, lava-filled chasms, and forests alive with an eerie blue glow. Fresh yet familiar, The Land of Shadow feels like a natural extension to The Lands Between, and FromSoftware’s mastery of level design is displayed here in glorious form. New opponents await It wouldn’t be a FromSoftware update without fresh foes to face, and in that regard, Shadow of the Erdtree comes out swinging. The first enemy I faced dove down to attack me from atop a pillar and quickly sent me back to the Site of Grace. After that, I faced hatchet-wielding ghosts, death sorcery-breathing birds, and knights more lethal than anything I had encountered before. Gigantic, flaming brazier-like beasts flung brimstone in my direction mere moments after I started my journey, setting the scene for the rest of my time there. And then there are bosses. Shadow of the Erdtee will feature 10+ full bosses and additional side bosses. Some are required to progress the story, and others can be challenged when you feel up to it. I faced two of these. The first, the Devine Beast Dancing Lion, is found in Belurat Tower Settlement and felt like that classic FromSoftware early game skill check. The grotesque beast leaped across the arena to attack, using a mixture of elemental abilities to keep me on my toes before crushing my poor sorcerer between its teeth again and again. The second was the magic-wielding Twin Moon Knight, one of the guardians of Castle Ensis, who used a distinctive double full moon attack that filled the entire arena with magic blasts. This devastating ability was challenging to avoid and threw me into the air before slamming me back down to earth, often with lethal force. And if the double moon doesn’t get you, their one-two combo of pyro and glintstone-infused blades will. One consistent thing between every enemy I faced was their speed and agility. Without exception, the inhabitants of the Land of Shadow felt lethal even from a distance due to their ability to sprint, leap, and spin through the air to reach me. Enemies move fast. It’s hard to say if this is unique to the area I explored, but players should be prepared to get very familiar with that dodge button. Rebuild your armory Shadow of the Erdtree will introduce around one hundred new weapons for players to discover. From the start, I chose a Greatsword-sized katana, which caused fire damage when it made contact, and a battle shield featuring large metal spikes on the edge, turning this protective item into an offensive tool. Players can also discover eight brand-new weapon types. The details on many of these types were being kept under wraps for now, but I was given access to one: Martial Arts. This new category allowed me to go into combat bare-handed, swinging heavy punches and slamming kicks into my opponents. Just like other weapon types, Martial Arts can be assigned a Skill to suit your playstyle, and mine saw me taking a leaf from some of the bosses’ books by leaping through the air and landing a flurry of kicks on my enemies. Fighting barehanded might seem like madness in this kind of world, but I found it remarkably effective. The blunt impact of the blows made it easier to break enemies’ stance, leaving them open to a quick and deadly finisher. Martial Arts was a joy to use, and if the other new categories are even half as fun to play with, Tarnished are in for a treat with the new weapon types. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Bolster yourself with Grace Shadow of the Erdtree introduces a new system, called Shadow Realm Blessing, to help level the playing field a little. Intrepid explorers are offered the chance to find and use a new consumable to apply a stackable buff that negates some incoming damage and increases the damage you cause to opponents in the Land of Shadow. This consumable, Scadutree Fragments, are rare, but can be found littered across the world if you look carefully enough. Useable only at Sites of Grace, the amount needed for the next level of buff increases after each use, but seeking them out could make your journey slightly less harrowing. Of course, if you prefer a tougher challenge, the use of the Scadutree Fragments is entirely optional, and the buff has no effect outside of the Land of Shadow. Shadow of the Erdtree is shaping up to be a worthy expansion to FromSoftware’s now-legendary adventure. If you’ve been away from Elden Ring for some time, jumping into this new region will feel comfortingly familiar, but even for veterans, there is plenty to uncover. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree launches on June 21 for PS5 and PS4, and requires the Elden Ring base game to play. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak - Demo Trailer | PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/04/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak - Demo Trailer | PS4 Games PlayStation - The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak - Demo Trailer | PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - AEW: Fight Forever - PlayStation Plus Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/04/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury AEW: Fight Forever - PlayStation Plus Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - AEW: Fight Forever - PlayStation Plus Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - SnowRunner - Season 13 Overview Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/04/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury SnowRunner - Season 13 Overview Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - SnowRunner - Season 13 Overview Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

When PlayStation VR2 launched last year, we were thrilled to introduce PS5 players to a new generation of VR games with innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features. Inspired by our passion to bring gamers even more content options, we’ve been working to enable access to additional games on PC, complementing the diverse PS VR2 games lineup available on PS5. Today, we’re happy to share that we’ll be rolling out this support on August 7. Players will have access to buy and play Steam’s expansive library of thousands of VR games, including fan favorites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder. To start, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, which will be available at Suggested Retail Price of of SGD 89.90 / MYR 279 / IDR 999,000 / THB 2,090 / PHP 3,290 / VND 1,599,000 at local retailers. Players will also need a commercially available DisplayPort cable (sold separately) that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a Steam account and a PC that meets the minimum requirements below.* Minimum PC requirements Here are the minimum requirements for PS VR2 gameplay on PC: Operating systemWindows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit ProcessorIntel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture is required)RAM / memory8 GB or moreGPU / graphics card-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture is required) -NVIDIA RTX series -AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later (For the best performance, we recommend that you use an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or later or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later graphics card)DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port)USBDirect connection onlyBluetoothBluetooth 4.0 or later** Setup is easy: simply connect PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the PS VR2 PC adapter and the DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Then, download the PlayStation VR2 App and the SteamVR App from Steam. This will allow you to set up PS VR2 on your PC, customize your settings and play area, and start purchasing and playing games in SteamVR. As with all PC gaming technology, performance may vary depending on your PC setup, including system compatibility and the quality of your DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Please ensure your setup meets the minimum requirements. SteamVR titles also have individual system requirements, so please refer to the game information on Steam. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Feature differences with PS VR2 on PS5 PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5 – so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC. However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, and see-through view, as well as foveated rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D Audio in supported games.*** While the most immersive way to experience PS VR2 gaming remains on PS5, we hope players will enjoy the ability to play an expanded lineup of VR games on PC using the same headset. You can check out Steam’s huge library of multiplayer open worlds, survival horror and stealth action games, sports sims, puzzlers, and free-to-play fan favorites on the Steam Store. Additionally, as part of our Days of Play celebration, gamers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam can get PS VR2 at discounted price until June 12. Please check this blog for details of the offers. Let us know which games you’re excited to try! *While DisplayPort 1.4 is a common standard, be sure to check that your PC supports it before purchasing a cable. **Some Bluetooth adapters may not work due to Bluetooth adapter compatibility. We will share more details closer to launch. ***The 3D Audio experience uses SteamVR’s audio technology instead of Tempest 3D AudioTech, which is only supported on PS5. View the full article

Name: XBox - Dead by Daylight | Dungeons & Dragons | Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Dead by Daylight | Dungeons & Dragons | Launch Trailer XBox - Dead by Daylight | Dungeons & Dragons | Launch Trailer

Name: PlayStation - Dig or Die: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Dig or Die: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Dig or Die: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Inkika - 11 Facts Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Inkika - 11 Facts Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Inkika - 11 Facts Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: PlayStation - Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Dungeons & Dragons x Destiny | PS5, PS4 & PC Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Dungeons & Dragons x Destiny | PS5, PS4 & PC Games PlayStation - Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Dungeons & Dragons x Destiny | PS5, PS4 & PC Games

Name: PlayStation - The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer XBox - The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road - Gameplay Launch Trailer

Name: PlayStation - Dead by Daylight - Dungeons & Dragons - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Dead by Daylight - Dungeons & Dragons - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Dead by Daylight - Dungeons & Dragons - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

May saw a wide variety of games, from indie retro horror to mascot brawlers and fast-paced shooters. What did you enjoy most out of the diverse lineup of titles? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. View the full article

Name: XBox - Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser XBox - Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser

When PlayStation VR2 launched last year, we were thrilled to introduce PS5 players to a new generation of VR games with innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features. Inspired by our passion to bring gamers even more content options, we’ve been working to enable access to additional games on PC, complementing the diverse PS VR2 games lineup available on PS5. Today, we’re happy to share that we’ll be rolling out this support on August 7. Players will have access to buy and play Steam’s expansive library of thousands of VR games, including fan favorites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder. To start, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, which will be available for an estimated retail price of $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 at select retailers and direct.playstation.com where available. Players will also need a commercially available DisplayPort cable (sold separately) that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a Steam account and a PC that meets the minimum requirements below.* Minimum PC requirements Here are the minimum requirements for PS VR2 gameplay on PC: Operating systemWindows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit ProcessorIntel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture is required)RAM / memory8 GB or moreGPU / graphics card-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture is required)-NVIDIA RTX series-AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later (For the best performance, we recommend that you use an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or later or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later graphics card)DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4 (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port)USBDirect connection onlyBluetoothBluetooth 4.0 or later** Setup is easy: simply connect PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the PS VR2 PC adapter and the DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Then, download the PlayStation VR2 App and the SteamVR App from Steam. This will allow you to set up PS VR2 on your PC, customize your settings and play area, and start purchasing and playing games in SteamVR. As with all PC gaming technology, performance may vary depending on your PC setup, including system compatibility and the quality of your DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Please ensure your setup meets the minimum requirements. SteamVR titles also have individual system requirements, so please refer to the game information on Steam. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Feature differences with PS VR2 on PS5 PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5 – so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC. However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, and see-through view, as well as foveated rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D Audio in supported games.*** While the most immersive way to experience PS VR2 gaming remains on PS5, we hope players will enjoy the ability to play an expanded lineup of VR games on PC using the same headset. You can check out Steam’s huge library of multiplayer open worlds, survival horror and stealth action games, sports sims, puzzlers, and free-to-play fan favorites on the Steam Store. Additionally, as part of our Days of Play celebration, gamers in select regions can get $100 off PS VR2 and the PS VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle (for PS5) until June 12. Be sure to check direct.playstation.com (available in select markets) and participating local retailers, as offers and promotion dates may vary by region. Let us know which games you’re excited to try! *While DisplayPort 1.4 is a common standard, be sure to check that your PC supports it before purchasing a cable. **Some Bluetooth adapters may not work due to Bluetooth adapter compatibility. We will share more details closer to launch. ***The 3D Audio experience uses SteamVR’s audio technology instead of Tempest 3D AudioTech, which is only supported on PS5. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - Reynatis - NTWEWY - Crossover Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Reynatis - NTWEWY - Crossover Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Reynatis - NTWEWY - Crossover Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

In V Rising, you take the role of a Vampire freshly awoken from their dusty tomb, and your power has long since dried up. It’s time to get it back, and what else could that mean other than a blood-soaked adventure to drink your fill and find your footing once more as a nocturnal terror of the night. Enter the V Blood. These people, monsters, beasts, and supernatural wonders are all descendants of powerful bloodlines. This magically enhanced blood proves a potent source of advancement for the Vampire, master hemomancer, to tap to absorb skills, knowledge, and even magical secrets to learn spells and abilities. These boss-level encounters are numerous but notable. In this blog, we’ll give you a few examples of what you’ll have to face off against, and for those sinister strategists among you, we’ll offer a few tips to take advantage of. Willfred The Village Elder Willfred is the chief of a small, secluded village, its reclusive population hiding a terrible secret. Visiting this place during the day, you might notice strange details, such as scratched surfaces and empty cages. Only by returning at the right time will you uncover this place’s dark, twisted nature, and come face to face with a hunger for blood that might match even your own. The Village Elder is the alpha of his pack, and the most vicious hunter you’ll encounter among his fellow werewolves. He’ll relentlessly chase you down with an onslaught of clawing and biting attacks. Bringing some defensive countermeasures in your spell kit will be of great help, and you should take special care to hold your dash ability to slip away during only the most critical moments. Toward the end of the fight, captive villagers will break free from their cages and try to escape. Willfred will switch his attention, going into a compulsive feeding frenzy. You should get to them before he does because you won’t like what happens after he feeds. Ziva the Engineer In the depths of Gloomrot, a gothic hellscape riddled with toxic waste and mutations born of the ambitions of mankind’s pursuit of higher evolution, you can find Ziva the Engineer. She’s the crazed head engineer of weapons development for the tech-savvy faction, the Trancendum. When facing off against her, it’s vital to learn the attack patterns of her three weapons, an experimental arsenal that demands respect if you don’t want to meet an early undead end. She swaps regularly between her weapons during the fight, switching up her move set as she does. When she grabs her Electro Zapper, you’ll need to stay on your toes and keep moving. Her flamethrower is a deadly countermeasure to be feared like the sun, so you’ll want to keep your distance when she’s equipped with this one. Lastly, her Gatling gun will fill the battlefield with bullets, and you’ll need to find some cover to survive the onslaught. Raziel the Shepherd The Church of Luminance is the dominant force of power in Vardoran, and their adherence to and worship of the Light are rooted deep in the history of mankind. It was the Light that felled Dracula and drove Vampire kind into hiding centuries ago, and a challenge you’ll need to overcome if you have any hope of rising to greatness. Raziel’s monastery is teeming with divine energies, burning away at any unprepared Vampire daring to set foot on the sacred ground. Brewing a concoction to give temporary resistance against holy powers will help protect you from the natural energies of the area, but also provide some layer of protection against his abilities. Prepare for a menagerie of holy spells from this caster-type enemy, as he’ll rain down projectiles, area attacks, and sustained beams of light that you’ll need to avoid to survive the encounter. The beacons of holy light he’ll summon will make this more difficult, making it more challenging to move around unhindered. Destroy these beacons to free up space so you have room to dodge safely! Talzur the Winged Horror This is one of the end-game bosses of V Rising and very likely a necessary step to empowering yourself enough to face Dracula. A horrific beast and one of Dracula’s favorite pets, it has been horribly deformed and empowered by the favor of the Immortal King. The massive size of the Winged Horror makes fighting it in melee a dangerous proposition. However, Talzur is no simple beast. It summons chilling frost to trap its victims and spews chaos fire to those unfortunate enough not to escape in time. Portions of the battlefield will continuously be set ablaze, so you’ll have to tread carefully and save your abilities to avoid being knocked back into one of the fire pits. This is one of the longer fights in the game, an intense combat where any misstep could see you mauled for a single slip-up. Beware the Winged Horror. V Rising will be released on June 11 for PlayStation 5. Pre-order a bundle to get five days of early access. View the full article

Name: PlayStation - Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean - Reveal Teaser Trailer | PS5 Games

Name: PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - 1st Anniversary Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/03/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Street Fighter 6 - 1st Anniversary Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Street Fighter 6 - 1st Anniversary Fighting Pass | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Gundam Mobile Suits Bundles | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 06/01/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Gundam Mobile Suits Bundles | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III & Warzone - Gundam Mobile Suits Bundles | PS5 & PS4 Games

Name: XBox - Battle With Iconic Characters & Get Hyped for Black Ops 6 | This Week on Xbox Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Battle With Iconic Characters & Get Hyped for Black Ops 6 | This Week on Xbox XBox - Battle With Iconic Characters & Get Hyped for Black Ops 6 | This Week on Xbox

Name: PlayStation - O-Void: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 05/31/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury O-Void: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - O-Void: Console Edition - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

Today is my lucky day because I get to talk about Tomba with legendary creator Tokuro Fujiwara. Before leaving Capcom to develop Tomba, Fujiwara worked on many games, including some you might have heard of, like Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Commando. Tomba is a colorful action platformer originally published by Sony Computer Entertainment and beloved by hardcore PlayStation fans. In an era where side-scrollers were being left behind for polygon-pushing 3D gameplay, Mr. Fujiwara decided to do something different: a beautiful blend of old and new, something truly unique. Now, after almost twenty years, Tomba returns to PlayStation on August 1 with new features as Tomba Special Edition Alena Alambeigi: In 1997, when you made Tomba, most developers focused on making 3D games like Tomb Raider or Crash Bandicoot. You instead decided to mix 2D sprites with perspective-shifting 3D environments. Why? Tokuro Fujiwara: Tomba runs on 3D technology, with gameplay designed around 2D principles. This is why it’s described as a 2.5D game. I think 2D games have a certain kind of charm that 3D doesn’t. I also wanted to push the limits of what could be done. To bring my vision to life, I needed to use 2D principles along with 3D CG visuals. This allowed me to create something that felt new on the PlayStation. There were times when I wondered if I should go 3D instead, 3D games have a very clear sense of space. In 2D, all the action takes place on a flat plane, and multiple layers provide a sense of depth. This means you have to design the game in creative ways so that the different layers don’t conflict. This results in something interesting that can only be achieved with 2D. Alambeigi: What do you hope new players will take away from Tomba Special Edition? Fujiwara: Tomba has many side quests. These come in different varieties and are hidden throughout the game. I encourage players to seek them out. Various items allow players to learn new moves, expanding how levels can be beaten. I hope players search and seal away the Evil Pigs scattered throughout the world, which will unlock even more to see! There are many discoveries to be made. I hope players can relax and enjoy the world of Tomba. Alambeigi: Speaking of genre-bending gameplay. Tomba feels like an open world despite being described as a side-scrolling platformer. This was largely due to how nonlinearly the levels could be played. Was this done intentionally, or was it something that just happened through development? Fujiwara: I had envisioned this open-feel game from the very beginning. It was all a blur when things started, but as development progressed, it began taking shape. You could consider Tomba an open-world title, a term that was rarely used back then. There’s a wide area with a lot of different content in it. You encounter, discover, and collect various things as you move around. For example, you have to complete certain tasks in Tomba, but you can wander around freely and complete them however you like. Some tasks and main objectives can even be skipped entirely. Many of the ideas I envisioned for Tomba back in the day were ideas we see in open-world game design today. I initially wanted to include 100 quests, but the final game exceeded that. It was hard work for the team to fit it all together on a timeline. What started out as vague ideas in my head ballooned into an amount of content so large it blew my mind! Alambeigi: The original PlayStation was a massive leap in gaming technology. What was it like to experience it back then? Fujiwara: Game development is an ongoing battle against technology growth. This was the case back then and is still true today. I felt that the PlayStation was such a remarkable improvement in terms of hardware, allowing for greater possibilities. Games went from being rendered in pixels to CG. Game developers had to learn many new skills. Expectations ballooned along with the scope of game ideas. Development environments evolved, which made things challenging but exciting for developers. The introduction of the PlayStation and the advancements from that era still impact games today. Alambeigi: Finally, why do you think it’s important to bring Tomba back now? Fujiwara: Tomba has been around for a long time, but continues to be loved by many. I’ve long wished that the game could be accessible to more people on modern systems. Now that the opportunity is here, I think PlayStation fans today will get a ton of enjoyment out of Tomba Tomba Special Edition leaps onto PlayStation 5 on August 1, with PS4 to follow. View the full article

Hello PlayStation Stars members. June is almost here. We’re excited to share this month’s updates, which include special Days of Play Campaigns, new Digital Collectibles you can purchase with your Points, and a few other surprises. Here’s what you need to know. Days of Play Display Case Now Available Change the scene on your Display Case to celebrate Days of Play and showcase your Digital Collectibles. Campaign: Dredge | Days of Play 2024 | Digital Collectible: DREDGE Boat Now Available Don’t miss your opportunity to play Dredge, which is now in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Embark on your own journey to find fish and mysteries and earn the “Introductions” trophy to haul in the Dredge Boat Digital Collectible. Campaign: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: Must-play this Month | Reward: 75 Points Now Available To celebrate Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, play any one of these games from the catalog to earn 75 Points. Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 Gotham Knights Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales GigaBash Campaign: Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games Await | Reward: 75 Points Available: June 4 Check out the new batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games. Play any one of these game titles to get some Points. Campaign: Destiny 2: The Final Shape | Digital Collectible: A Light to Accompany the Darkness Available: June 4 It’s time to save the universe from the Witness’s twisted designs. Journey into the Traveler, rally the Vanguard, and end the War of Light and Darkness. You are our last beacon of hope. Play Destiny 2: The Final Shape on PS4 or PS5 to earn a Digital Collectible. Get ready and pre-order Destiny 2: The Final Shape now: Destiny 2: The Final Shape + Annual Pass. Campaign: PlayStation VR2 Games | Days of Play 2024 | Digital Collectible: A Flip of the Virtual Coin Available: June 6 Check out this lineup of new PS VR2 games and step into a new reality with PlayStation Plus Premium. Play any one of the games noted below to get a celebratory Digital Collectible! Ghostbusters Rise of the Ghost Lord Walkabout Mini Golf Before Your Eyes Campaign: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition | Days of Play 2024 | Reward: 50 Points Available: June 7 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition is now part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Celebrate with us by earning the “Getting Started” trophy to earn some Points. Campaign: PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog | Days of Play 2024 | Digital Collectible: Coin of the Classics Available: June 11 The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog continues to grow. Play any one of the newly added games below and earn yourself the Coin of the Classics Digital Collectible. Tomb Raider Legend Star Wars: The Clone Wars Sly Cooper & The Thievius Raccoonus Campaign: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Comes Home | Digital Collectible: Mini-Puft Mischief Available: June 18 They’re back! The Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world from a second Ice Age. Celebrate the home release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Play any game on PS4 or PS5 to get your Mini-Puft Mischief Digital Collectible. Also, don’t miss your chance to redeem a Slimer Digital Collectible, now available in the Rewards Catalog. Head to PlayStation App to see all the PlayStation Stars Campaigns throughout the month. Learn more about PlayStation Stars here. View the full article