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  1. Last week, we hit the track with EA Sports F1 23, and asked you to share moments behind the wheel using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: guneetsingh1111 shares a blurry race shot of a car shot from the back wheel perspective call_me_xavii shares a close up of a driver Defalt368 shares a blurry car in the foreground with a car behind it in focus visionevp shares an orange car leading the pack around a corner of the track Pastuzogaming shares a dark red car making practice loops _pedrorsoliveira shares an aerial red car zooming by with motion blur. Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 20, 2024 Next week, we’re turning our focus to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Avoiding spoilers, share eye-catching moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article
  2. Name: XBox - Lightyear Frontier Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Lightyear Frontier Launch Trailer XBox - Lightyear Frontier Launch Trailer
  3. Name: PlayStation - Outcast - A New Beginning - Release Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Outcast - A New Beginning - Release Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Outcast - A New Beginning - Release Trailer | PS5 Games
  4. Name: XBox - Outcast – A New Beginning | Release Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Outcast – A New Beginning | Release Trailer XBox - Outcast – A New Beginning | Release Trailer
  5. Early Access in MLB The Show 24 starts today, March 15, and it’s your chance to get a jump on the competition this year. With new Programs, events, Packs, and Player Items there’s no shortage of content to make your pre-season eventful. There’s so much to do before MLB The Show 24’s full launch on March 19, so let’s take a minute to go over some of the most impactful content made available to you during Early Access. (Early Access is available globally for anyone who purchases the MVP, Digital Deluxe, or Negro Leagues Editions). Check out the latest new features and everything coming to MLB The Show 24 today: Play Video Start your Early Access to-do list today Where should you start in Diamond Dynasty? The aptly named Starter Program is where you’ll explore Diamond Dynasty content through Moments, multiplayer and single player missions, Collections, Exchanges, and a Showdown to add veteran Rafael Palmeiro and All-Star Sandy Alcantara to your squad. Next, leap into the Spring Breakout Program to celebrate the MLB’s Spring Breakout event featuring some of the best and brightest prospects in baseball to earn Spring Breakout 89 OVR players series Dylan Crews and Colson Montgomery, 87 OVR players Jacob Misiorowski and James Wood, and 85 OVR players Kyle Manzardo, Termarr Johnson, and Harry Ford. Afterwards, be sure to check out Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, to play Moments, single player & multiplayer* missions, three associated Conquest maps, a Showdown, and complete Exchanges to earn progress towards 30 New 89 OVR Bosses (one per team, five per division). Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Mini Seasons is a great opportunity to earn Packs and Team Affinity vouchers through missions. Pick up a Team Affinity voucher, good towards progress in Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, for every five wins and for each level of playoffs you advance through. ​​ Take on the Welcome to the Show Event using players from new MLB The Show 24 card series including Live Series, Captain Series, and Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Series’ players to get your mitts on 85 OVR Hyper Grayson Rodriguez at five wins and 90 OVR Standout Anthony Rendon at 20 wins. In Mini Seasons Classic you’ll build a squad of Player Items from card series new to MLB The Show 24, then play through 28 regular season, three-inning games against teams in the fictional Global Baseball League. Complete goals to earn rewards including exclusive Packs and 2nd Half Heroes 88 OVR Salvador Perez for taking home the Mini Seasons Championship. Play solo, co-op* with friends, or a mix of both to earn program progress in Ranked 1 Program and climb the leaderboards to earn XP, Stubs, and Packs including Pennant Race, Division Series, Wild Card, Championship Series Packs featuring an array of amazing player items to add to your Diamond Dynasty lineup**. Draft a 26-player team from a balanced pool of cards then rack up wins against online opponents while avoiding elimination (two losses) in Battle Royale 1 to earn rewards. In addition to all this amazing content where you’ll earn rewards, including Player Items, for your efforts, be sure to check out The Show Shop where you’ll find two free Packs to get you started in MLB The Show 24 as well as a variety of additional Packs featuring some of your favorite players. Free The Show Pack Free Cornerstone Choice Pack Jumpstart Choice Pack Jumbo The Show Pack Spring Breakout Promo Pack 1 Chase Pack 1 City Connect Choice Pack Headliners Pack 1 Learn more about what’s new in Diamond Dynasty*** here and additional gameplay updates here. Over 190 new and returning Legends Play Video All your favorite Legends players, along with a few new ones, are back in MLB The Show 24. With over 190 Legends to choose from, add Legends from the past and present to your roster and build a team from the best the league has to offer. Discover historic Legends**** like Henry “Hank” Aaron, Satchel Paige, and Toni Stone to modern-day Legends like Johan Santana, Andrew Miller, and Brain Dozier. Who will you add to your roster? For the latest updates about MLB The Show, be sure to head over to TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our X, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Additional detailed information on MLB The Show 24 can be found in the FAQ. *Online multiplayer features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription. **Internet connection required to redeem rewards. ***Internet connection required to play Diamond Dynasty mode. ****Internet connection required to play Storylines mode. View the full article
  6. Name: PlayStation - Kingdoms & Castles - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Kingdoms & Castles - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Kingdoms & Castles - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  7. Name: XBox - PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer XBox - PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer
  8. Name: PlayStation - The Smurfs - Village Party - Reveal Teaser I PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury The Smurfs - Village Party - Reveal Teaser I PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - The Smurfs - Village Party - Reveal Teaser I PS5 & PS4 Games
  9. Name: PlayStation - PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  10. Name: PlayStation - MLB The Show 24 - New Features Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/15/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury MLB The Show 24 - New Features Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - MLB The Show 24 - New Features Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  11. Name: PlayStation - Welcome to Dragon's Dogma 2 - Presented by Ian McShane | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Welcome to Dragon's Dogma 2 - Presented by Ian McShane | PS5 Games PlayStation - Welcome to Dragon's Dogma 2 - Presented by Ian McShane | PS5 Games
  12. Name: XBox - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | Pre-Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | Pre-Launch Trailer XBox - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes | Pre-Launch Trailer
  13. We’ll say this up front for those of you still exploring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s vast world: there are no late-game story spoilers here. As seen in its pre-release debut via a new trailer late last year, the action RPG’s theme song “No Promises to Keep” is performed in-game by Aerith. Behind the scenes though, the track was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer behind the iconic soundtracks for much of the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy VII Remake. The song’s vocals were performed by American singer Loren Allred, who brought her spellbinding singing voice to the track, augmenting the beautiful—yet tragic—world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the epic story told within it. The two musicians sat down for an exclusive interview to delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of the creation of this celebrated ballad, inspired by Aerith. Play Video Nobuo Uematsu Nobuo Uematsu is a Japanese composer whose prominent career started in 1986 when he joined Square, a Tokyo-based video game studio. During his 18 years of tenure as a composer for Square, he contributed to many game scores, including the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Legend, and Chrono Trigger. In 2004, he left Square to establish his own production companies, SMILE PLEASE and Dog Ear Records, where he continued to work on various game music projects. In 2020, Uematsu composed a theme song for Final Fantasy VII Remake, which won the Japan Gold Disc Award for “Soundtrack Album of the Year.” Besides his renowned game scores, he has entered a new realm of global success by producing and directing orchestra world tours. More recently, he has held Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI SHOW, featuring various style performances by Nobuo Uematsu himself and his band, a live performance by his band, and a live reading of “The Story of Blik-O,” an original work for which he wrote both the story and the music. Loren Allred Loren Allred is a singer and songwriter who gained acclaim for her astounding vocal performance of the multi-platinum song “Never Enough” from the Oscar-nominated and Grammy award-winning “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack and film. Although she wasn’t a familiar face to the public, in April 2022, Loren appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, where she performed “Never Enough” and received a Golden Buzzer, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. Loren is widely regarded as one of the industry’s greatest voices and has collaborated with Michael Bublé and toured globally with recording legends Andrea Bocelli and David Foster. Uematsu knew Allred’s singing voice was “it” PlayStation Blog: As you composed the theme songs of both Remake and Rebirth, what are your feelings about having to work on Final Fantasy VII scores today? Uematsu: The original Final Fantasy VII was released 27 years ago. I highly doubt that the music from my 30s will resonate with fans today. So, I feel very grateful to be invited back to work on the game scores. Very fortunate, indeed. To compose “No Promises to Keep,” what kind of communication did you have with the creative director, Tetsuya Nomura, and the scenario writer, Kazushige Nojima? Uematsu: I think the three of us unanimously had a predetermined vision to go with a ballad. Since I am typically inclined to write ballads, I was hoping for a ballad as it would allow me to create melodies as my heart desired. And it turned out everyone was on the same page. As we watched a provisional scene of Aerith singing, the three of us agreed a classic ballad would be a perfect fit. Did Mr. Nomura make any specific requests for the song? Uematsu: No, not really, since we all agreed on a ballad fairly smoothly. However, he did say that he wanted Loren Allred to sing the theme song. What was your first impression after hearing Loren’s singing voice? Uematsu: Although I didn’t know her name at that time, I immediately knew she was “it” when I heard her voice. Then I listened to “Never Enough” from “The Greatest Showman” and thought, “She is great. She’s the one we’re looking for!” But we couldn’t get ahead of ourselves because this was before we even contacted her and knew she’d be on board. What was the inspiration behind No Promises to Keep? Uematsu: Since it is a ballad, I wanted to make it absolutely electrifying. I was asked to make the song so that the key phrase would play in repetition, and that’s when Harry Nilsson’s “Without You” came to mind. I took inspiration from it and decided to repeat a key phrase in the chorus. Loren: “Without You” is one of my favorite songs. Uematsu: Mine, too. But it turned out that no one repeated the key phrases in the lyrics after all [laughs]. Does that mean you started composing the music without Mr. Nojima’s lyrics? Uematsu: That’s correct. I first composed the melody and gave it to Mr. Nojima and the team. From there, they came up with the lyrics. When I was writing the song, I wanted to make the song memorable and catchy, the same key phrase being repeated again and again. Loren: So, even though you (Mr. Uematsu) didn’t write the lyrics, you had already envisioned a structure where the chorus would be repeated to make the song more pop? Uematsu: Yes. I thought repeating key phrases would make the song catchy. Loren: Cool! That’s interesting! Mutual trust: how they overcame challenges during recording So, Loren, please tell us how you felt when Square Enix contacted you. Loren: It was two years ago when I received an email from Square Enix. However, the message was very vague. I immediately started looking and learned that it was for a game title and that it was a song by Mr. Uematsu. I was already familiar with his work, and I was thrilled to learn that it was for the Final Fantasy franchise. As someone who knew about Aerith’s character growing up, this really meant a lot to me. What was your prior impression of the Final Fantasy series? Loren: Final Fantasy is a highly imaginative fantasy game series featuring very complex, engaging characters, and of course, I knew Mr. Uematsu was the composer. Both the story and music are essential aspects of the game. Uematsu: I am happy you feel that way. How did you feel when you first listened to “No Promises to Keep?” Loren: The melody was very prominent. I could palpate sweet and epic moments of the story through the melody and feel the elevation of the song. I thought how amazing it would be to experience all these dynamic sensations in the game. Also, I knew this would be a paramount platform for Aerith to reflect her inner character through lyrics and express it to the fans, as it was her first time singing. Uematsu: This is the first time I’ve heard this, and I’m glad she sensed exactly what we were aiming for. “No Promises to Keep” is a love song. I wanted it to exude a sweet feeling, but at the same time, evoke the complex feeling as Aerith confessed her feelings. I tried to build up the song as it climaxed, exactly as Loren described. Loren: One of my initial thoughts was how challenging it would be to sing the song. As a vocalist, I find it easier to sing higher notes with an open mouth to produce the “aa” sound, but many lines of the song ended in the “ee” sound [laughs]. Uematsu: You’ll have to take that up with the English songwriter [laughs]. Was there anything you paid attention to when singing “No Promises to Keep”? Loren: I wanted to get to know Aerith well, and I also wanted to depict her relationship with Cloud. So, for me to channel her fragile and pure personality, I needed to change certain elements of my natural vocals to match up with her character. Loren: But I also enjoyed singing the band version* because it allowed me to be me, adding more riffs and fun things. Uematsu: I agree with you. You seemed to have enjoyed singing the band version more. You nailed singing the orchestral version used in the game, but you were very lively when you were singing the band version. It was fascinating to watch you perform differently, and it made me happy to see two different versions of youself. Loren: I have done similar work on “The Greatest Showman,” where I provided my singing voice for a character. So, in a way, both of these experiences are like acting. However, since I have my own style outside of movies and games, I’m humbled to hear that you also enjoyed my style of singing. Were you, Mr. Uematsu, in the studio during the recording sessions? Uematsu: The Tokyo team and the U.S. team were working remotely during the recording process. Loren was recording in the U.S., and I was in Tokyo, so we didn’t get to work together in person. Do you have any memorable moments during the recording process? Loren: I worked remotely with the Japan team. But we had some internet problems and got disconnected occasionally. The line got dropped just as an interpreter translated what had just been said, leaving me to imagine what was being said. When the connection was restored, the call dropped again as I got ready to speak. Because this happened frequently and became a time-consuming process, I asked if they would trust me to sing the song as I saw fit and submit the best recording version. They readily agreed. I was immensely touched by the trust they placed in me. I had a video crew from London with me that day, and it was after 2am when we finally finished shooting, but it was a great experience [laughs]. Uematsu: It wasn’t like we just told her to sing however she was pleased from the get-go; we had communicated precisely and in entirety about how we wanted the song to be sung, like, “I want you to sing this part like this.” We had already discussed and confirmed details when we decided we couldn’t continue with the unstable connection. At that point, we had already established the trust for her to sing independently, so it wasn’t like I offhandedly threw the whole thing over to her [laughs]. So, while I wasn’t there with her to actually watch her sing, I listened to the final version when it was ready. What did you think when you listened to “No Promises to Keep” by Loren? Uematsu: One word; amazing! I will never forget it. I received an overwhelming number of emails from different staff members at Square Enix, marveling at the song. Even Kazushige (Nojima) could not hide his excitement. I have written many songs for Final Fantasy, but the reaction we have seen for “No Promises to Keep” is unprecedented. There is something about her singing voice that is truly captivating. Loren: I’m truly honored. Thank you. Loren, was there anything different about singing a song for a video game? Loren: It’s completely different. First of all, since Aerith is a fictitious character, it wasn’t like I could meet her to get to know her. I had to spend a lot of time online to learn about her instead. To top it off, since Final Fantasy has a cross-generational, long-standing fanbase, it’s not the same as singing for a new movie. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to sing for a game title, as I know how unique and fascinating the gaming world is. Uematsu: You are absolutely right about being unable to talk to Aerith. As a composer, I have someone to consult with, like the director. Still, Loren, being so far away from Japan, probably found it difficult to ask questions to get more insights and immerse herself in the world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Loren: I did a lot of research on YouTube and Wikipedia and read so many articles. Finally, do you have a message for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth fans? Loren: I am truly honored to have worked on such a well-loved game title and be the singing voice for a beloved character. I cannot wait for everyone around the world to play the game and listen to “No Promises to Keep.” I know many people were anticipating the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and I could not be more thrilled to imagine how the scene of Aerith singing the song would touch fans. Uematsu: This marked another milestone in my book to have written one more song for the Final Fantasy series that I am genuinely proud of. Both the orchestral version and the band version are amazing, and I can’t wait for everyone to listen to the song. I hope “No Promises to Keep” will be loved for a very long time, just as much as the memories of Aerith. “No Promises to Keep” will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services from March 20. There is also a Final Fantasy Spotify playlist, featuring classic tracks from across the franchise, that you can listen to here. *The single also includes “No Promises to Keep” band version. View the full article
  14. Name: XBox - evacuate the dance floor Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury evacuate the dance floor XBox - evacuate the dance floor
  15. Name: XBox - Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer XBox - Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer
  16. Name: PlayStation - Goons: Legends & Mayhem - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Goons: Legends & Mayhem - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - Goons: Legends & Mayhem - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games
  17. Name: XBox - Halo The Series Takes A Grittier Approach in S2 | Official Xbox Podcast Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Halo The Series Takes A Grittier Approach in S2 | Official Xbox Podcast XBox - Halo The Series Takes A Grittier Approach in S2 | Official Xbox Podcast
  18. Name: PlayStation - Gigantic: Rampage Edition - Map Flythrough | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Gigantic: Rampage Edition - Map Flythrough | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Gigantic: Rampage Edition - Map Flythrough | PS5 & PS4 Games
  19. Name: PlayStation - Corbid! A Colorful Adventure - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Corbid! A Colorful Adventure - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Corbid! A Colorful Adventure - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  20. Name: PlayStation - Tin Hearts - VR Update Launch Trailer | PS VR2 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Tin Hearts - VR Update Launch Trailer | PS VR2 Games PlayStation - Tin Hearts - VR Update Launch Trailer | PS VR2 Games
  21. Name: PlayStation - Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Dungeon Drafters - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  22. Name: XBox - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished – Official Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished – Official Launch Trailer XBox - Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished – Official Launch Trailer
  23. Name: PlayStation - Rebel Transmute - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Rebel Transmute - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games PlayStation - Rebel Transmute - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
  24. Name: PlayStation - V Rising - Cinematic Trailer | PS5 Games Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury V Rising - Cinematic Trailer | PS5 Games PlayStation - V Rising - Cinematic Trailer | PS5 Games
  25. Name: XBox - Stunt Paradise - Pre-order and Launch Trailer Category: Gaming Industry Videos Date Added: 03/14/2024 Submitter: Commander Fury Stunt Paradise - Pre-order and Launch Trailer XBox - Stunt Paradise - Pre-order and Launch Trailer

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