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Surprise! The Sulfur demo is available today on PlayStation 5. Sulfur is a fast-paced FPS roguelike where guns evolve, enemies mutate, and cooking is as important as shooting. To celebrate the release, we’ve put together a new trailer and the Top 5 things you can do right now in the demo. Almost everything you see in the new trailer can be played for free in the demo today! Play Video 1. Customize your weapons Loot isn’t just about firepower, it’s about personality. Pick your favorite weapon out of the 20+ unique guns available in the demo and use strange scrolls to transform them into something completely new. Rechamber a revolver to fire 12 gauge shells, enchant a SMG to launch railgun bullets, or equip an automatic shotgun with a laser sight and hunting scope. Construct cursed firearms with enchanted projectiles, bouncing bullets, or anything else you can think of. In Sulfur, every aspect of your firearm is modifiable. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. 2. Cook food you didn’t know you wanted Between fights, toss scavenged ingredients into your cauldron and see what happens. Some foods give bonuses only when cooked, others can be consumed raw. Experimentation is half the fun! Once you discover a new recipe, it will automatically be stored in your recipe book for quick crafting in the future. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. 3. Explore ever changing levels After each death or extraction, the caves are randomized. Progress deeper with each new life carrying more upgrades and wisdom. Reach deeper floors to uncover more secrets. Encounter strange NPCs, scarier enemies, and random ambushes. Each time you descend, the caves change. Strange NPCs, new ambushes, deeper secrets – no two runs are the same. And remember, your life is only as valuable as your gear. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. 4. Manage your loot like your life depends on it Because it does. Your bag never feels big enough for everything, which forces tough choices. Do you carry an extra gun, collect armor sets, or save room for more trinkets? Most of the equipment from the full game has a chance to drop in the demo. End-game gear is extremely rare but can be obtained if you’re persistent (or lucky). Barter with NPCs to get more stuff for your stash. Even in the demo, you’ll get a taste of late-game chaos before the full release. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. 5. Outsmart enemies Since Sulfur is a roguelike FPS, each run teaches you something new, whether it’s a recipe, or a weapon combo that works – one you’ll swear by, or one you’ll swear over. Even if you lose all your uninsured items when you die, the church’s collection box will return some money to keep you afloat. Find out what works for you and reequip yourself by trading with the vendors at the church. The new Sulfur trailer shows all this in action, but nothing beats trying it yourself. Download the demo today on PlayStation 5 and step into the world of Sulfur! See you there! View the full article

We’re thrilled to share an extensive look at 007 First Light, our third-person action-adventure game featuring a fully re-imagined original James Bond origin story. Built in-house at IO Interactive with our Glacier engine, we’re incredibly proud to share this wholly original Bond experience created from the ground up, one that blends the sharp tension of espionage with the bold spectacle the franchise is known for. In this special State of Play, we showcased footage from two missions that highlight the game’s immersive design and cinematic flair. From a covert operation at a high-stakes chess tournament in Slovakia, closing with a high-altitude showdown, to an infiltration of a lavish gala in Kensington, London, these missions offer a glimpse into the living and breathing worlds that Bond will navigate as he discovers the world of espionage. Play Video Play Bond, your way From day one, we’ve designed the game so you can approach your objectives how you want, through what we call the Creative Approach. Maybe you’ll slip in unnoticed and reach your goal without anyone knowing you were there. Maybe you’ll go in loud, using every weapon and gadget at your disposal. Or maybe you’ll use a bit of both, and improvise, turning whatever the situation throws at you into an opportunity. As part of the Creative Approach, there are different aspects of James Bond’s set of skills that are reflected: Spycraft is your toolkit for the quieter side of the job. You can eavesdrop on conversations for intelligence, lift a keycard from a distracted guard’s pocket, or piece together clues from environmental details others might overlook. Every bit of information can open a shortcut or give you a way around a challenge, or a crowded security room. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Instinct is Bond’s natural aptitude in gameplay form, reflecting his quick thinking and adaptability. It’s a limited resource that will fill itself as you take down enemies, complete objectives etc… You can use it to lure a guard toward you for a silent takedown, bluff your way past someone who’s getting suspicious, or give you a bit more time to take the perfect shot during a firefight. Gadgets from Q Branch are an essential part of your toolkit, giving you plenty of possibilities to tackle each situation you face. You might hack a camera system to clear a path, cut through a locked door with a laser, or distract a guard long enough to slip by. We want them to feel like natural extensions of Bond’s skillset, not just one-off tricks. As you progress through the missions, you will unlock more gadgets, empowering you through your journey to become a fully-fledged spy. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Combat in 007 First Light is built to feel true to Bond, with control, efficiency, and visceral. You’ll swap between precision gunplay and up-close brawls without missing a beat. In tight spaces, Bond can throw an opponent over a railing, smash them against a wall, disarm them in one smooth motion, or use the nearest object to incapacitate them. Melee skills include parries, throws, and takedowns, designed to look cinematic but still feel responsive in your hands. When encounters escalate to lethal force being used, Bond earns his License to Kill, allowing him to use his marksmanship with firearms being thrown into the fight without slowing down. And because gadgets are part of his combat toolkit, you will be able to use them expertly to disorient an enemy before taking him out. The mix of melee, ranged weapons, and gadgets means every encounter feels unpredictable, personal, and very much like stepping into the 007 fantasy. The full Bond experience A feature we’re also very proud to introduce is one of the driving sequences, which will be present throughout the game. As you saw in the gameplay deep dive, you will have to use your skills behind the wheel during high-speed chases and other tense situations to make sure Bond gets to his objectives, especially if he has to take a shortcut. We also wanted to deliver on the action set-pieces that have been part of the franchise’s history and include big moments that reflect the stakes of the world of espionage, including being thrown out of a plane in full flight. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Meet the cast Our introduction to 007 First Light would not be complete without revealing our amazing ensemble cast of voice and motion capture actors, who deliver tremendous performances: Patrick Gibson as James Bond Priyanga Burford as M Alastair Mackenzie as Q Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny Lennie James as Bond’s mentor, John Greenway Noemie Nakai as Miss Roth View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Thank you for joining us for this first real taste of 007 First Light, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we had creating it. We can’t wait for you to step into Bond’s shoes and see how you’ll earn the number! 007 First Light launches on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on March 27, 2026. Pre-order now and get an upgrade to 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition at no additional cost. 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Last month, we traveled through the dark and explored new shores. Some big new releases included Madden NFL 26, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Midnight Murder Club, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Sword of the Sea. 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

Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride. Catch the show live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on September 3 at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. Back at June’s State of Play, we unveiled the game’s Reveal Trailer, offering your first look at IO Interactive’s unique take on Bond. In this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit. The action includes everything from high-speed car chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Stay tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the intense espionage gameplay. We can’t wait to show you what the team has been cooking up on September 3. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Kristen, Tim, and I are back this week to discuss taking up the mantle of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, soul surfing in Sword of the Sea, the biggest news stories of the week, and more. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Metal Eden | PS5 Hirogami | PS5 Hell Is Us | PS5 Hollow Knight: Silksong | PS5, PS4 Cronos: The New Dawn | PS5 Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots | PS5 NBA 2K26 | PS5, PS4 Romeo is a Dead Man sneak peek — New info on combat and puzzles, along with the major story beats of its ludicrous narrative. Helldivers 2 update — Enter the Terminid Hive Worlds and battle underground monsters when the Dust Devils Premium Warbond lands September 4. Lumines Live release date — Try out the limited-time demo for PS5 to experience the new multiplayer mode and more before the game launches on November 11. GT7 1.62 update — Add the sleek Chevrolet Corvette CX to your collection and other eye candy with the latest batch of new vehicles. No Man’s Sky Voyagers update — Customizable multi-crew starships are now available. Cruise the galaxy as a unit and face new challenges.. New Judas details — See how your decisions impact gameplay and other insights from Creative Director Ken Levine. Skate hands-on — Play Early Access starting September 16 for free and explore San Vansterdam and its many choice spots. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance dev interview — Learn what steps were taken to create a modern take on the classic action platformer The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article

Last week, we asked you to surf through the deserts and oceans in Sword of the Sea using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: HappyMoonInc shares Wraith riding down a chain surrounded by sealife. fogsblue shares Wraith riding an orca after freeing the sea on a new region MdeavorVP shares Wraith falling in darkness alongside gold currency View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image LazareGvimradze shares a look up at Wraith doing a trick over sealife on the hoversword hedgehog860 Wraith riding an orca with another floating nearby Photo_Ra_Phy shares Wraith and their companion riding in a bubble Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on September 3, 2025 Next week, sneak through the world of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and share Naked Snake’s most epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Greetings, Travelers! We’re excited to announce that Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue, will be released on September 10. This update, which marks the beginning of the year-long Song of the Welkin Moon version series, will also introduce a major new region, Nod-Krai. The new version series will tie together past story clues and characters, answer some long-standing questions, and reveal more about the secrets of the moon. The stage for these events is Nod-Krai, a new self-governing region at the edge of Teyvat. Blessed by pure moonlight, Nod-Krai is a land rich with a unique and powerful energy which has attracted various individuals and factions, all with their own goals and ambitions which often lead them to conflict. However, it is also this very same energy that will be crucial to your journey, guiding you as you explore the region and solve its mysteries. 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 We invite all Travelers who have finished the Mondstadt Archon Quest “Prologue: Act III – Song of the Dragon and Freedom” to enter Nod-Krai. You can access the region via a Teleport Waypoint at its entrance. If you have also completed “Chapter I Act III – A New Star Approaches” in Liyue, you will be able to start the new Archon Quests in Nod-Krai immediately. Gather under the moonlight Moonlight pierces the haze, casting rippling shadows toward the unknown. To uncover a new Fatui scheme related to the “Ancient Moon’s Remnants,” Travelers must set sail from Natlan, heading north to the self-governing region of Nod-Krai located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. Nod-Krai is a land where an ancient elemental energy called Kuuvahki can be found. This unique power influences the lives of its people, but it also draws factions with competing goals, leading to constant conflict. Walk the paths of this land, Traveler, and see with your own eyes how these factions seek and harness this potent energy. In Version Luna I, Travelers can explore three distinct island areas within Nod-Krai. Your journey begins in Nasha Town, where the residents have woven the ancient energy of Kuuvahki into their everyday lives. Here, street signs hum with a gentle energy, and clever devices retain the traces of ancient power. Head west, and you will find the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, home to the whimsical inventors Aino and Ineffa. Continue westward and you will find yourself at Hiisi Island, where you will enter the lands of the Frostmoon Scions. The devotees here, who brook no blasphemy towards the moon, worship the moon goddess Kuutar while fiercely guarding the purity of their faith. Yet, in the shadows, unseen forces are stirring up a crisis. Further north along the coast, the Fatui’s Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau stands over ancient ruins. The Fatui have come here to build war engines fueled by Kuuvahki. You can choose to face them head-on or infiltrate quietly to uncover their secrets. As you explore Nod-Krai, you may also encounter the Wild Hunt, a dangerous force emerging from the Abyss that leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Standing against this darkness are the Lightkeepers, an ancient order that defends the freedom and peace of the land. They carry special lanterns that change color to warn of the kind of danger that is coming. 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 Meanwhile, Columbina, who once served as the Fatui’s Damselette, has left them and is now lingering in her homeland of Nod-Krai. Here, she is revered as the Moon Maiden. Interestingly, the statues of the Idol of the New Moon found throughout Nod-Krai bear a striking resemblance to Columbina’s appearance before she joined the Fatui, hinting at her past identity. Now, she has her very own haven, the Sanctuary of the Silver Moon Court, located near Hiisi Island. Walk there by the moonlight, fulfill her requests, and you may earn her assistance on your journey. In the new Archon Quest, the Traveler will assist Lauma, the Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions. Join her to confront the Fatui and uncover the secrets behind their faith in the moon goddess. You will also see for yourself the unwavering resolve of the Lightkeepers as you fight alongside Flins, a warrior of their order, to defend the land. This adventure will also introduce you to new allies, such as the merchants of Nasha Town, while also presenting a menacing debut of the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone, the Marionette. Fight alongside new allies and unleash the power of the Moon In Nod-Krai, certain characters blessed by the moon can channel the ancient energy of Kuuvahki in combat through their Moon Wheels. This unique ability triggers special Lunar reactions. Both Lauma and Flins are among the characters who have this ability. As a Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions, Lauma listens to her people, soothes their worries, and safeguards their covenant with the land. Gentle, wise, and deeply connected to nature, she has earned the trust of her companions. Even the small creatures influenced by Kuuvahki seem to share this trust, approaching and interacting with her whenever she is near. Lauma can even transform into a cervitaur, allowing her to dash swiftly across the land. In battle, this 5-star Dendro Catalyst user can give her team a decisive edge with a new Elemental Reaction: Lunar-Bloom. Once the Bloom reaction is triggered with Lauma on the team, she can convert it into a Lunar-Bloom reaction. This creates a valuable combat resource called Verdant Dew, which Lauma can then use to deal significant Lunar-Bloom damage with the potential for CRIT Hits. In combat, Lauma can periodically deal AoE Dendro DMG and further support the team by lowering enemies’ Dendro and Hydro RES. Her combat style is focused on collecting Verdant Dew from Lunar-Bloom reactions and converting it into more Lunar-Bloom damage. Flins is a 5-star Electro Polearm user known for his noble and aristocratic bearing. This veteran Lightkeeper who has long dedicated himself to defending Nod-Krai’s freedom and peace can even hear the whispers of the Wild Hunt while on exploration. In battle, Flins deals powerful Lunar-Charged DMG and can adjust his strategy on the fly. For situations that require multiple instances of Lunar-Charged DMG in a short period, he can use his standard Elemental Burst. In fast-paced, high-tempo combat, Flins can enter another state with his Elemental Skill which allows him to unleash a special Elemental Burst that costs less energy on a more frequent basis. In addition, Aino, the Whiz-Kid Mechanic, is a 4-star Hydro Claymore user who can be invited to the Traveler’s party for free via the new Archon Quest. In combat, Aino can also attack enemies with Hydro DMG. Beyond their roles in battle, these three new friends have their own day-to-day lives to live, and small, everyday joys to savor. With a new feature called Meeting Points, you can chat with them, help build these points throughout Nod-Krai, and unlock more of their stories by progressing through certain events. Visit the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop where Aino and Ineffa are always hard at work, or step into the Frostmoon Enclave to read the legends among the Frostmoon Scions together with Lauma. Or, stop by Flins’s home to listen to the long-guarded tales of the Lightkeepers. In the first half of Version Luna I, Lauma will make her debut alongside a rerun for Nahida. The Chronicled Wish will also feature the return of several Sumeru characters. In the second half of the update, Flins, Yelan, and Aino will join the Event Wishes. Wander through the Moon-blessed land As you gaze at the sky as blue turns to black and the pale moon rises, you may wonder why this ancient energy attracts so many to its power. Traveler, when you enter Nod-Krai, you will find traces of Kuuvahki everywhere throughout the land. As you walk through Nod-Krai, you will notice strange objects shimmering with the power of Kuuvahki, typically glowing with either a red or blue unipolar field. These fields behave in a very curious way: two of the same color will push each other away, while different colors are drawn together. Step close enough to one of these fields, and you may enter an empowered state. In this state, you can solve puzzles, collect items, and even gain an advantage in combat. Sometimes, standing near a special field will even allow you to perform a special jump, revealing paths that would otherwise be out of reach. Nod-Krai is home to a special elemental creature with various forms known as the Kuuhenki. When you are near certain plants, like the Moonshine Violet, you can gain Kuuvahki energy, which allows you to harness the power of the Kuuhenki and move freely. In this state, you can drift near the mist patches in the area. Patches of a different color will draw you in, while patches of the same color will push you away. As the Kuuhenki glides through the air, it leaves behind bright trails called Moonlanes. Hitch a ride on these lanes to move quickly, switch paths, and interact with nearby objects. Deal wisely with the enemy The dangers and challenges of Nod-Krai are a constant reminder to the Traveler to act with caution. However, one should also be brave enough to face danger head-on at the same time. In the region’s other areas, you will encounter enemies that demand careful handling, as many are influenced by the ancient energy of Kuuvahki. For example, when you face the cave-dwelling boss, the Radiant Moonfly, you can temporarily boost your abilities by healing your HP to its maximum. Not all challenges involve fighting belligerent foes. You can hone your battle skills using Knuckle Duckle, a duck-shaped combat machine built by Aino. Effects like Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged attacks can provide you with a combat efficiency boost. Interestingly, when Aino or Ineffa interacts with the machine, it can trigger extra dialogue options. You might even obtain special items that change their appearance. What’s more, there will also be more seasonal events and optimizations which will bring you bountiful rewards and make your adventure an easier one. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Genshin Impact, we have prepared various gifts to thank our Travelers, including 10 Intertwined Fates, 1,600 Primogems, two exclusive gadgets, and a free 5-star standard banner character of your choice. Know that when you see the signs of the new moon, the story of Version Luna I is about to be unveiled. Let us set out for the new region, Nod-Krai, as we turn a new page in the story, and bask in its cold moonlight. View the full article

I’m thrilled to share that Lost Soul Aside is officially out today on PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, and you can also jump in with a free playable demo starting today! Play Video From the very beginning, this project was born out of a dream to create fast, fluid, and visually striking action gameplay, and I’m incredibly excited that you can now experience the full adventure – or get a taste of it with the demo. Blades flash like lightning. Movements blur like wind. This is the heart of Lost Soul Aside and today marks just the start of your journey. Play Video Demo beginner’s guide: The art of high-speed combat In this demo trailer, Kaser and Arena join forces to overwhelm enemies with their lightning-fast, high-octane combat style. The trailer showcases radically distinct weapon techniques, split-second combat performances, and breathtaking dance of clashing blades, embodying the game’s combat philosophy – “Strikes roar like thunder, evade fade as phantoms.” This playable demo features an early-game boss challenge and a mid-game adventure stage, allowing players to experience Lost Soul Aside’s signature combat system: Core combat: fast-paced, seamlessly smooth, and endless-combos. Seamless weapon switching: Sword (split-second strikes) and Greatsword (earth-shattering power) enable endless combo variations, making battles flow like poetry in motion. Aerial combat: Launch enemies mid-air and strike with unstoppable combo storm. Boss encounters: Face off against enemies like Rose Queen, Holy Knight Commander Victor, and the titanic Ancient Mecha. Master movement, timing, and counterattacks to survive. Combat tips: Precise Dodges, Precise Blocks, Energy Burst Pursuits Perfect Dodge: Evade at the last moment to trigger a special counterattack. Precise Block: When blocking an enemy’s powerful attack right as the blue circle warning appears, you’ll stagger them and create an opening. Burst Pursuit: When a blue glow appears on Kaser, press the Burst Pursuit button to unleash a spectacular strike. The journey starts now Whether you’re a hardcore action gamer or someone who loves exploring breathtaking fantasy worlds, now’s your chance to dive in. The full game is available now, and you can also try it free with the playable demo on both PlayStation 5 console and PC via Steam. If you haven’t already, check out our behind-the-scenes video in our previous article to see how the world, combat, and characters came to life. Thank you for all your support over the years. Now go push your limits, master every combo, and show us what you’ve got. View the full article

You never see a true ninja attack coming. So it’s only appropriate that none of us predicted Joe Musashi sneaking back onto our screens when Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was announced at The Game Awards in 2023. It’s been eagerly anticipated since, but the 2D action platformer is finally ready to unsheathe its blade on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 August 29. Less of a surprise was the reveal that Lizardcube was tasked with Shinobi’s razor-edged return. The developer is no stranger to breathing life into Sega’s classic IP, with its slick work on WonderBoy: The Dragon’s Trap remake and Streets of Rage 4 proving its pedigree. “Back in 2021 Sega wanted to revive an older IP and hinted if I had anything in mind,” says LizardCube CEO and Art/Creative Director Ben Fiquet. “I’m a Shinobi kid, so I quickly pitched my vision for that. Because we make 2D titles, when I create drawings it’s like rendering what will be the same in the final game.” The actual art of Vengeance This immediate visualization provided a relatively easy win in terms of Shinobi’s striking aesthetic, something Ben describes as “a continuation of their style; a bit more Japanese, but still very French and very Lizardcube”. With Ben revealing that he grew up on beautifully animated 16-bit platformers like Aladdin, it’s easy to see what inspired that look. But from there the challenge became working out how to mix classic Shinobi authenticity with a contemporary feel. “It was a bit different compared to working on Streets of Rage or Wonder Boy because Shinobi has more iterations,” explains Ben. “At first I wanted to make something more like a direct follow up to the original Shinobi games. But I quickly realized that it wasn’t as fun as I remember. Gameplay-wise you can lose yourself by going too far in the other direction, too, but Shinobi has always been changing with the times. So we wanted to make a modern game but with the appeal of the first titles.” “We felt that a slow-paced, methodical 2D game wouldn’t quite match the tastes of modern players,” agrees Toru Ohara, Sega of Japan’s Chief Producer. “We decided to focus on delivering exhilarating, satisfying action, and make the most of Lizardcube’s strengths — their distinctive art style and their expertise in 2D games.” Cutting into the combat The big secret weapon in keeping that classic Shinobi feel with an up-to-date gloss? A katana. And kunai. And Ninpo. And… okay, let’s just wrap it all up into the development team’s focus on fast, fluid, personalised combo-driven combat. “We quickly realized we wanted to push the combat further,” says Ben. “So we added more systems. That sort of thing can snowball when you’re making it, given it mixes platforming with fighting. But it’s very satisfying to be able to fight your way through levels, and more ninja-like by being swift and chaining combos.” That wasn’t to say that the process of crafting this system was entirely smooth. “The prototype we had was very different to what we ended up with,” Ben reveals. “After a playtest we saw something was missing so we went back to the drawing board.” The result was the inclusion of the execution system, which rewards the player with stylish finishing moves and resources to spend on upgrading Joe’s abilities. Which played nicely into the freeform system that sits at the centre of Shinobi’s compelling and polished gameplay. “Lizardcube wanted to prioritize freedom of choice and allow players to perform actions that look cool,” says Toru. “I’ll admit I had some concerns at first, but as the system took shape, I realized that being able to unleash the move you want, when you want, created a tremendous sense of exhilaration. “I often explain it like this: in the early stages, the character controls like one from an action game, but by the mid-to-late game, it starts to feel more like controlling a character in a fighting game. Being able to create that kind of fresh gameplay experience was a very pleasant surprise.” “And you can mash buttons and still do something cool, and maybe end up with an execution,” laughs Ben. “We’ve already seen players do amazing things in the demo, with speed runs and combos.” Bosses now, villains next If you’ve not yet played the demo – and you should – the question some of you now might be asking is, “can I perform these combos and executions on the bosses?” Yes, you absolutely can. And those boss fights remain spectacular in their own right, something Ben is keen to keep as a surprise for you to discover yourself. Although when pressed, he admitted he has a couple of favourites. “The monkey boss Kozaru at the end of the first stage,” he admits. “And the boss of stage five. It’s a vampire Yakuza, but I can’t say anything more than that.” Which led us to talk about the Villains Stage DLC coming at a later date, featuring boss characters from other Sega titles, the first being Sonic the Hedgehog’s arch rival Doctor ‘Eggman’ Robotnik. “I hoped people would see this game as one of Sega’s many iconic IPs making a comeback,” says Toru. “So I thought it would be interesting to go beyond the original Shinobi world.” “We wanted to acknowledge the amazing presence that these IPs have,” agrees Ben. “As well as offer other little references here and there. Shinobi is kind of a serious game. But also silly, in a way.” What Ben is referring to is the wry sense of humour present across Lizardcube’s games which keeps things from getting too dark in Shinobi. Sure, it’s occasionally bloody, brutal and visceral, but the dev team also leans into its inherent absurdity, too. “Joe only says one word through the entire game, which is very much an intentional joke,” says Ben. “And he’s the most obvious ninja you’ll see, dressed in white and red, riding his dog and fighting demons. But it still works. The premise is silly, but you have to treat it with respect. I just want people to have fun and help keep the IP alive.” Stay sharp because this is one action platformer you won’t want to miss – Shinobi: Art of Vengeance launches on August 29 for PS4 and PS5. View the full article

Play psychic super spy, get ready to experience the unique, dark fantasy world and reshape the world with a photo with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for September. Psychonauts 2, Dragon Marked For Death and Viewfinder will be available to PlayStation Plus members from September 2. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Psychonauts 2 | PS4 Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters. Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dragon Marked For Death | PS4 Dragon Marked For Death is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG that can played solo or with up to four players in local or online multiplayer.You play as the survivors of the Dragonblood Clan who set out to take revenge on the Kingdom of Medius, who destroyed their home and captured the Dragonblood Oracle, Amica. To obtain the power they need to enact their revenge, they forge a pact with the Astral Dragon Atruum. Use your newly acquired powers to take on quests from villagers and raise your status in the kingdom. How you perform in these quests can have a direct effect on the game’s final outcome. Quests aren’t all about defeating enemies, though. You’ll guard a ship’s passengers from monsters, search for hidden treasure, rescue a princess from a castle under siege, and a lot more! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Viewfinder | PS4, PS5 Use an instant camera to challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world. View the world through a new lens in this charming and unique first-person puzzle adventure. Reshape a wealth of stunning environments through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Bring photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncover the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colourful world. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for August to your library PlayStation Plus members have until September 1 to add Lies of P, Day Z and My Hero One’s Justice 2 to their game library. View the full article

Get ready — SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance arrives on Friday, August 29! The iconic SHINOBI series returns in an all-new 2D action platformer created by Lizardcube, the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4 and SEGA. This title brings Joe Musashi‘s quest for revenge to life with a vibrant hand-drawn look. Players must overcome stages filled with obstacles and take down foes with a vast array of combos. Master the game’s combat and discover what it means to be a ninja. Currently, a free DEMO of this game is also available. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Journey Through a Stylistic New World Venture through more than a dozen unique stages, ranging from military bases to the scorching desert. As you travel through these vibrant locations, you must use every Ninjutsu at your disposal to solve platforming puzzles and discover hidden routes. Each character and stage have been crafted in stunning detail, letting players fully immerse themselves in Joe Musashi‘s journey. Master the Way of the Shinobi In SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, smooth and dynamic animations blend with fast-paced action to create an unmatched combat experience. Unleash Joe Musashi’s vast ninja arsenal, including his Katana, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes. Enhance his abilities with Amulets, execute combos, use the right techniques to adapt to your situation, and create your own battle style! Story When the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts, finds his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone, he must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil. Characters and Stages Joe Musashi The protagonist and the head of the Oboro Clan, a tribe of ninjas that has protected peace from within the shadows for generations. Though he’s a man of few words, his clan puts their utmost trust in him. Lord Ruse The mastermind behind paramilitary organization ENE Corp. He commands his troops with callous tact and an iron fist. Fearing the might of the Oboro Clan, he sets in motion a plan to eliminate them once and for all. …and more! Stage: Oboro Village On a training excursion to Oboro Village, Musashi and his students encounter rival ninjas and discover that the village is under attack. Master jumping, rolling, and other basic commands as you glide across the dojo and bamboo groves! Stage: The Chase When Ruse leaves Oboro Village alongside a colossal beast, Musashi gives chase atop Yamato. Race through this bonus stage while dodging flames, kunai, and other hazards! … and more! Digital Deluxe Edition Also Available! You can currently pre-order SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance on the PlayStation Store! Pre-order before 12:59 PM on August 29 (JST) to get 10%* off your purchase! The Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order, which includes the base game, a Starter Pack filled with in-game items, the SEGA Villains Stage (releasing early 2026), which features bosses based on iconic SEGA villains, Digital Art Book + Soundtrack. Contents of the Digital Deluxe Edition Base Game Digital Deluxe Upgrade Starter Pack (Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency) SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026) Digital Artbook and Soundtrack *The PlayStation Store discount is only available for PlayStation Plus subscribers. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Product Information: TitleSHINOBI: Art of VengeanceRelease DateAugust 29, 2025 (Fri)PlatformPlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 *No physical version available for PlayStation®4LanguagesSubtitles: Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified)Websitehttps://asia.sega.com/shinobi-art-of-vengeance/en/CopyrightⒸSEGA View the full article

We know, we know… we’ve been silent for a while. It takes a lot of time and energy to make marketing materials like trailers, and we’re trying to focus all our efforts on finishing Judas. But we also miss the days of having a more direct relationship with you, the gamer, so we thought, “Why not start releasing some dev logs?” Through these, we hope to communicate more frequently to update you with new details of what we are working on, without spoiling too much of what Judas has in store. The goal is to keep this pretty lo-fi, meaning more frequent updates than before, but not necessarily always with fancy trailers and super polished final imagery. (Though there will be more of those as well!) Want to Rent-A-Deputy? Feature update: Villainy We’ve just finished a major milestone: Villainy. Villainy is a central feature of Judas. When you play BioShock or BioShock Infinite, the villain is always going to be the villain. Fontaine, Comstock — they’re always going to be the bad guys. In Judas, your actions will attract members of the Big 3 to you as friends. But ignore one of them enough, and they become the villain. From there, they will get access to a new suite of powers to subvert your actions and goals. The clips below demonstrate just a little bit of the feature. This is just one example of how the Big 3 can retaliate. The more dangerous and character-specific stuff will be kept a secret, for now. Eventually, you’ll have to make decisions about who you’re going to focus your energy on… and who you’ll wind up alienating. But… be careful not to rent one when Tom is pissed off. A focus on character One of my personal favorites of all time is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor because of the emergent gameplay made possible by their Nemesis System. The system allows you to develop small relationships with multiple orcs. However, their goals were a little different than ours, because there are so many different orcs and they don’t have time to develop them into characters. In Judas, you’re going to get to know these characters intimately. We want losing one of them to feel like losing a friend. We want to play with that dynamic, and we want that choice to be super hard. The Big 3 are all going to be competing for your favor and attention. They can bribe you, save you in battle, talk shit about the other characters, and share with you their darkest secrets. But eventually, you’ve got to decide who you trust and who you don’t. In BioShock Infinite, there was a lot of energy invested into developing your relationship with Elizabeth. By the end of the game, you knew everything about her, her abilities, her hopes and dreams. But the truth is she knew almost nothing about you, the gamer playing Booker. In Judas, the Big 3 observe you as you play, and they have feelings not only about how you approach combat, hacking, and crafting, but most importantly your interactions with the other two characters. As part of the Villainy Milestone, we also completed the biggest Judas playtest yet, where new players experienced this feature firsthand. Every time we test, we learn so much, and we love having that level of knowledge when working on the game. The testers shared tons of valuable feedback on the weight of decisions and how it impacted outcomes, their interest in learning more about character motivations, and how moments where the Big 3 helped — or turned on them — changed their future decisions. New Key Art Another thing we’re excited to be able to share is… this: We’re really happy to finally show this off. I have always personally been a huge fan of Drew Struzan’s work and that era of movie posters. The style is great at presenting films that have a big cast, like Star Wars. And Judas has a big cast. Outside of the lead roles, there’s likely going to be more than one hundred speaking parts… If you look closely, there’s probably some details you might be curious about. Let’s just say there’s some stuff in this game that we’re not going to talk about right now, but everything here is relevant. There’s one thing we’re sure you all want to know: when is Judas coming out?!?! While we wish we could give you an exact date today, we’re not quite ready to finalize that. As you know, release dates have a way of slipping by, and we’d like to avoid having to change the date after we announce it. But we know Judas is not really a game until the players get their hands on it, and that’s a day everyone on the team is working toward. View the full article

Fifteen years since its last release, the Skate series returns with an entry that turns a whole city into a skater’s paradise. The newest Skate is a free-to-play open world where you can take on a series of challenges, spectate other skaters, team up with friends, or challenge other players to throw down and trade tricks. Electronic Arts pulled the curtain back on Skate with a hands-on preview of Early Access ahead of its September 16 release. I shredded and slammed across the city of San Vansterdam for nine hours and saw a whole lot of what developer Full Circle has to offer. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Flick-It returns — When it was released back in 2007, Skate introduced the “Flick-It” control system, where executing tricks is done with fast flicking movements of the right control stick, to better simulate the sense of pulling off ollies and kickflips. Full Circle says that it didn’t rebuild Flick-It, it “resurrected” it, with improvements to the controls to make them easier to learn and use for newbies, but with all the nuance veterans expect. Flick-It comes with three control schemes. The Streamlined version makes snapping off tricks intuitive and a bit easier than in previous games, with flicking up on the right stick enough to ollie and your character pushing your skateboard automatically as you steer with the left stick. Classic feels familiar to Skate fans—pushing the skateboard is done with Square or X, and you need to flick the stick down to set and then up to jump, with lots of different patterns for more complex tricks. Finally, there’s the Experienced level, which provides even more nuanced control but removes the Flick diagram from your screen. If you need a hand remembering the moves, Skatepedia is always just a menu away to show you how to do every trick in the game. A city of skating — San Vansterdam is a big, open place, and the game dots many locations with challenges to put you through your paces. Lines task you with doing tricks and hitting a certain score along a specific series of obstacles, grabbing icons along the way. In Own the Spot, you’re looking to hit a high score in a location, while trying to knock out a certain set of tricks in a single sequence. Session gives you a free-form, timed opportunity to rack up a high score in a larger location. And in Stunt challenges, you fling yourself off high places and ragdoll through ridiculous requirements. These ones were my favorite of everything I played in Skate, and they’re always hilarious. There are also missions that will teach you the ropes of how to play and perform different tricks if you’re new to Skate Parkour and Exploration — Finding skate spots off the beaten path is another big part of the fun of San Vansterdam. You can hop off your board anywhere by hitting Triangle and then use X to jump and climb walls or scale buildings to look for new places to Skate San Vansterdam also has rotating community parks you can find around the city, so there’s always something fresh to Skate Quick Drop lets you make your own spots — You’re not stuck skating the spots and challenges the developers have created, either. Pressing down on the D-pad opens up your radial Tool Box, where you can find the Quick Drop menu. You can instantly add your own ramps, grind rails, and other objects to any location to create your own spots, or improvise a solution to a problem, like jumping a big gap. Other players can skate your Quick Drops, too. Progression and Customization — Clearing missions and leveling up your reputation in each neighborhood unlocks new customization and drop items. Credits you earn from rewards can be used to buy more random cosmetics from each neighborhood to unlock new looks, decks, and other options. Spectating and Spectaporting — The big benefit of Skate’s always-online, free-to-play nature is you’re constantly able to play with other skaters. Tapping the Touchpad on your DualSense controller brings up the map and menu tabs, where you can find your social options. Here, you can see everyone else in your server, spectate what they’re doing, and even instantly “spectaport” to their location to say hi or skate the same spot. Full Circle says servers will support up to 150 players at a time, so there will always be other people skating San Vansterdam with you. Replay editor — It’s quick and easy to create clips of your best moments (or most painful fails). You can access the Replay Editor from your Tool Box menu at any time, which captures the last few minutes of your session and lets you edit, save, and share videos. Grabster — One of the cooler ways skate makes San Vansterdam feel alive is by supplying it with a ton of diegetic music, coming from everything from store displays to passing cars’ speakers. You can grab any song you like by holding R3 to add it to your personal playlist. Even over just a handful of hours in San Vansterdam, it’s clear Skate puts a ludicrous amount of skating opportunities on offer, with plenty of ways for players to have fun together and get creative, as well. The good news is that you can see for yourself when Skate hits PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5 in Early Access on September 16. 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Play psychic super spy, settle in with a cozy farming sim and reshape the world with a photo with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for September. Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder will be available to PlayStation Plus members from September 2. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Psychonauts 2 | PS4 Razputin “Raz” Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was rescued from a kidnapping, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in headquarters. Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers. Psychonauts 2 serves up danger, excitement and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stardew Valley | PS4 You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Viewfinder | PS4, PS5 Use an instant camera to challenge perception, redefine reality and reshape the world. View the world through a new lens in this charming and unique first-person puzzle adventure. Reshape a wealth of stunning environments through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Bring photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncover the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colourful world. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to add PlayStation Plus Games for August to your library PlayStation Plus members have until September 1 to add Lies of P, Day Z and My Hero One’s Justice 2 to their game library. View the full article

I can’t believe it’s been just over nine years since No Man’s Sky first launched. No Man’s Sky Voyagers releases today, and it’s one of our most ambitious updates. Play Video I’ve always loved Spaceships. Name a sci-fi film, book or game, and I want to talk to you about the spaceships in it. We know No Man’s Sky players feel the same – they spend countless hours scouring the universe for their perfect ship. But what if you could design your own ship? If you could get out of your pilot’s seat mid-flight and walk around? If you could invite your friends on board as crew? Perhaps the most important character in No Man’s Sky is your spaceship. It’s your safe haven on hazardous planets, your companion exploring the stars. Your ship is your way of experiencing the universe, and when we change that, it really changes how the game feels. We call them Corvettes, huge ships with hulls, wings, landing gear, cockpits, engine parts, thrusters and more – arranged to your own unique sci-fi design. These ships have real interiors, med-bays, sleeping quarters, war rooms, radars, teleporters. It comes with you everywhere, which totally changes how you play. Decorating it with your friends gives you a space that you share together. Whether it’s a brightly coloured tiny explorer, or a colossal dark metallic war ship, it allows you to show off your own personality. Once you’ve built your ship and fine-tuned the outside look and feel, these larger ships can have multiple interlocking rooms across several storeys which demand the same care and attention. Make sure you leave enough room for a few windows. Enjoy those special moments, watching as the universe flies by outside at warp speed. When you’ve fine-tuned your Corvette just how you want it, these ships are big enough to invite friends aboard to help crew for you as you cruise around the star systems. Having multiple Corvettes flying over a plant together is incredible, especially when you pop the hatch to your ship and spacewalk or skydive from one ship to the other. By design, Corvettes are encountered a little way into the game and veteran players will be able to unlock them reasonably swiftly. But we wanted to give all players a taste of what they can expect, so the accompanying “Corvette” expedition is specifically designed to get you to the workshop as quickly as possible and to take you on a journey which unlocks some of the parts you’re going to need to build your first creation. The team at Hello have been working on Voyagers for a long time. The technical challenges they have had to overcome to make any of this possible have been immense. Almost every part of the game has had to be reworked to accommodate these relative spaces. Having your multiplayer crew walking around, calmly editing your ship, as it travels at warp speeds towards a planet that is being generated as you approach. It’s pretty insane what’s going on behind the scenes to make that work. Much of the technology we’re introducing with Voyagers is shared with our next game, Light No Fire, which is a truly open world, a shared Earth-sized planet, with real oceans to traverse, needing large boats and crews. We love that we get to share this technology with players early. What excites me most about the Voyagers update though, is that this opens up a whole new path of gameplay that we can take in so many different directions. I can’t believe that in the past 12 months we released Worlds Part I, Worlds Part II, and Voyagers – all huge changes to this game we care about so much. Our journey continues. View the full article

At the recent Monterey Car Week, Chevrolet unveiled not one, but two future looks into their flagship Corvette. With the free Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7, you can drive both: the 2,000 hp, fully EV ’25 Corvette CX Concept and the race-prepped Corvette CX.R Concept Vision Gran Turismo Concept powered by a twin-turbo V-8 and three electric motors that also puts out 2,000 hp. The ’26 Afeela 1 and ’02 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V are additional models making their way to GT7, as are an Extra Menu, three new events and Tokyo Bay as a Scapes location. Play Video Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of today, Wednesday, August 27 at 10:00pm PT / August 28 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST*. New cars** ’26 Afeela 1 (Can be purchased from Brand Central) 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 A new ‘mobility’ to challenge the concept of transportation. Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela brand was presented at CES 2024 as a revolutionary mobility set to transform transportation into a rich experience. At CES 2025, the veil was lifted on the brand’s long-awaited first production model. It was named the Afeela 1, representing that this is only the beginning of the story. The aesthetics of the Afeela 1 have carried over much of the technology and passion set out by the prototype. The flowing, well-balanced exterior has been finely honed to remove any and all embellishments, with no door handles, and every sensing device from the and radar to the image sensors carefully tucked inside the bodywork. The interior, on the other hand, is designed to be the ultimate mobility environment — a creative entertainment space. It features large displays for entertainment, and every single passenger seat has been equipped with an optimized sound system, with no expense spared in noise-cancelling and spatial audio technologies. This mobility is also notable for its personal agent that is able to converse in natural speech. The Afeela 1 is able to evolve and learn passengers’ preferences and habits, becoming an ideal travel partner that’s able to engage in conversations and discuss travel plans. Naturally, the Afeela 1 has not ignored its function as a car either. The electric motors, brakes, and suspension are controlled as a single system thanks to the use of control technologies trained through robotics research, which allows for optimal ride comfort and handling on any road surface. It also features proprietary Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Data from the previously mentioned sensing devices is analyzed by a high-performance ECU boasting 800 TOPS of computing power, diligently assisting the driver all the way from departure to parking at the destination. As a product, the Afeela 1 offers two trim levels: the Afeela 1 Origin and Afeela 1 Signature. The model featured here is the Afeela 1 Signature, which features 21-inch wheels, the rear entertainment system, and the center camera monitoring system as standard equipment. Deliveries of the Afeela 1 will begin mid-2026. This revolutionary vehicle is set to challenge the concept of transportation. ’25 Chevrolet Corvette CX Concept (Can be purchased from Brand Central) 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 An electric hypercar that offers a glimpse into the future of the Corvette. The Corvette CX Concept is unmistakably pure Corvette. Designed for street and track, the Corvette CX Concept is a futuristic vision of an electrified Corvette Hypercar. From its athletic proportions and lunging profile, a cockpit nestled among powerful haunches, simple and refined surfaces, to an integrated visible understructure and a lightweight ultra-functional interior, every inch is intentional and has the driver in mind. The CX integrates active aerodynamics, including moving front and rear elements, optimized underside geometry that provides efficiency for the street and high performance for the track. A fan downforce system with thrust vectoring enables front and rear aero balance. As an all-wheel-drive, four E-motors are integrated into the RESS understructure, providing over 2,000 horsepower. Chevrolet Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concept (Can be purchased from Brand Central) 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 A futuristic GT racer born from the Corvette lineage. The Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concept was designed exclusively for the racetrack and offers a glimpse into the future of Corvette GT Racing. The Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concept features aggressive aero, a lower stance, and is lighter than the Corvette CX Concept. Powered by an E-Fuel/Electric Hybrid system, the CX.R VGT utilizes two front E-motors and one rear E-motor paired with a small displacement, high-revving twin-turbo V8, providing both performance and range for endurance racing. The CX.R Vision Gran Turismo interior is designed for track use, with lightweight, minimal foam seat trim to provide head and neck support for extreme cornering forces. The steering wheel features physical buttons and knobs for better usability with racing gloves. The yellow and black livery embodies the tradition of Corvette GT race cars from the past 25 years. ’02 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V (Can be purchased from Brand Central / Used Cars) 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 A unique coupé that tests the boundaries of monoform design. The Renault Avantime combines a peculiar body with the highly acclaimed European minivan, the Renault Espace. Born as a design study from Renault’s chief designer, Patrick Le Quement, the Avantime made its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999. When Renault announced plans to release the car in 2001, people were shocked. At first glance, the Avantime looks like a minivan, but it has only two doors. Inside, the vehicle features two rows of seats, accommodating five passengers. Renault explained that the Avantime was intended to be a niche coupé. This becomes clear once you step inside. The luxury of occupying a large minivan space with a small number of people truly defines it as a niche car. The rear seat offers an amazing field of vision. With all the side windows rolled down and the massive sunroof open, it provides a sense of freedom similar to that of a convertible. In its country of origin, a 2L turbo engine was available, but in Japan, the Avantime was equipped with a 3L, DOHC 24-valve V6. Its maximum output was 207 BHP at 6,000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 29.5 kgfm at 3,750 rpm. True to its character, the Avantime’s ride quality is composed, with abundant torque and a smooth ride that is characteristic of Renault. The driving experience is so refined that even saloons and coupes are no match for it. The Avantime is a testament to Renault’s individuality, proving that the application of a monoform body is not limited to a minivan. Café / Extra Menus The following Menu will be added to the Extra Menus section: Extra Menu No. 47: Japanese Racing Pioneers (Collector Level 33 and above) ​​ World Circuits (New Events) The following new events have been added to World Circuits: European Sunday Cup 400: Circuit de Sainte-Croix – B Reverse Japanese 4WD Challenge 600: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta World Touring Car 900: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Scapes “Tokyo Bay” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes *Internet connection required for update. **Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles. View the full article

PlayStation Store welcomes an all-new promotion, starting August 27. For a limited time*, Ready, Set, Play will offer a vast selection of games, including blockbuster franchises, acclaimed indies and standalone greats, at discount. The question then is, where do you start? We’re here to help you with the answer. Browse a selection of games on offer below, then when the promotion goes live, head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount. A Fisherman’s Tale 2 A Plague Tale: Innocence Abyss Odyssey: Extended Dream Edition AC Mirage + Valhalla Bundle Actraiser Renaissance Ad Infinitum – Nightmare Edition AEW: Fight Forever – Ultimate Edition After the Fall After the Fall (PSVR2 standard edition) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Premium Edition Age of Mythology: Retold Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Alien: Isolation – The Collection Aliens: Dark Descent Alone in the Dark – Digital Deluxe Edition AO Tennis 2 Arizona Sunshine® Remake Arkane Collection PS5 Assassin’s Creed III Remastered Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Gold Edition Assassin’s Creed Origins – Deluxe Edition Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass Astria Ascending Atomic Heart – Premium Edition Atomic Heart – Standard Edition Attractio Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Deluxe Edition Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition Away: Journey to the Unexpected Balatro Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Barbie Project Friendship™ Batman: Arkham VR Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Digital Pro Edition (Day Zero) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Digital Deluxe Edition Call of Duty: WWII – Digital Deluxe Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Capcom Collab Pack Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – Deluxe Edition Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 DLC MegaPack Caravan Sandwitch Cassiodora Children of Morta Children of Zodiarcs Chroma Squad Chronos: Before the Ashes Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising – Nemesis Edition College Football 26 Deluxe Edition Commandos 2 & Commandos 3 – Bundle Digital Commandos: Origins – Deluxe Edition CONSCRIPT CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION Cult of the Lamb Cyberpunk 2077 CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Dead Island 2 Main Game Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package Dead Space Death Stranding Director’s Cut DEATHLOOP (GAME) Deliver At All Costs Demon’s Souls Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Edition Destroy All Humans! Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition Devil May Cry HD Collection Diablo® IV Vessel of Hatred Deluxe Edition Digital Deluxe Edition DiRT Rally 2.0: Game of the Year Edition Disciples: Liberation Digital Deluxe Edition Dishonored 2 Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™ – Deluxe Bundle Dissidia Final Fantasy NT – Digital Deluxe Edition Dissidia Final Fantasy NT – Season Pass DmC: Devil May Cry – Definitive Edition DMC5SE – Complete In-game Unlock Bundle Downward Dragon Age: Inquisition Deluxe Edition Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4 product) Dragon Ball Xenoverse Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (NEW Full Game PRODUCT) Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Season Pass Dragonage: The Veilguard – Standard Edition Dragon’s Dogma 2_DeluxeEdition Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms DREDGE DREDGE: Expansion Bundle Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Dummy Title Dungeon Rushers Dungeons 4 Dying Light – Essentials Edition Elypse Exoprimal Survival Pass Premium Tier Bundle Expeditions – Supreme Edition Expeditions: A MudRunner Game F1 25 Fabledom Fade to Silence Fallout 4 – Season Pass Bundle Re-Launch Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition Fallout 76 Far Cry 3: Classic Edition Far Cry 4 Far Cry 5 – Season Pass Far Cry New Dawn – Ultimate Edition Far Cry® 6 – Game of the Year Edition FAR CRY®6 Standard Edition Final Fantasy VII Remake FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE & REBIRTH Twin Pack FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise For Honor – Year 8 Standard Edition Forspoken Digital Deluxe Edition Fort Solis FREEDOM WARS Remastered Funko Fusion – Mega Man Pack Bundle Gangs of Sherwood Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition Get Even Ghost of a Tale Ghostrunner Ghostrunner 2 Ghostrunner 2 Brutal Edition Ghostrunner PS5 Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection God of War III Remastered Godfall Ultimate Edition Gord – Deluxe Edition Gotham Knights Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition Gravel – Special Edition GRID Legends (PS4) GRID Legends (PS5) Gris GTA Online + Single Player Unlock PS5 GTA Trilogy PS4 & PS5 Digital Bundle Handball 17 Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone – Season Pass Hellsweeper VR – Deluxe Edition HITMAN World of Assassination – Upgrade Pack Homefront: The Revolution – Expansion Pass Hotel Renovator – Five Star Edition Hotel: A Resort Simulator House Builder House Builder Overtime Humankind Heritage Deluxe Edition Hunt: Showdown 1896 – Starter Edition Hunt: Showdown 1986 – Premium Edition Hunting Simulator 2 Elite Edition I Am Setsuna Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure Immortals of Aveum – Deluxe Edition Indiana Jones and the Great Circle inFAMOUS First Light Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai – Digital Deluxe Upgrade Injustice: Gods Among Us – Ultimate Edition Inscryption Instant Sports Winter Games Insurgency: Sandstorm Insurgency: Sandstorm – Gold Edition Insurgency: Sandstorm – Year 1 Pass It Takes Two PS4™ & PS5™ Jeopardy! 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2 Tropico 5 Tropico 5 – Complete Collection Upgrade Pack Tropico 6 – Next Gen Edition TT Isle Of Man 3 – Racing Fan Edition TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge Type:Rider UFC® 5 PS5 Umbrella Corps Umbrella Corps – Deluxe Edition Underworld Ascendant Unheard – Voices of Crime Unknown 9 Uno – Standard Edition Cross-buy Unturned Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Vanguard – Cross-Gen Edition Vanguard – PS5 Cross-Gen Edition Vernal Edge Voice of Cards Trilogy + DLC set Voice of Cards: The Beast of Burden ＋ DLC set Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars + DLC set V-Rally 4 – Ultimate Edition War Hospital Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr: Complete Collection Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Warhammer Ultimate Pack: Hack and Slash Warhammer: Chaosbane Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition Welcome to ParadiZe – Zombot Edition Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Champion of Gaia Wild Hearts Karakuri Edition Bundle Wildshade: Unicorn Champions Wolfenstein: Resistance Bundle Wolfenstein: Youngblood – Deluxe Edition Worms Rumble PS4 & PS5 WRC 2023 (PS5) WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship PS4 WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship PS5 WRC Generations – The FIA WRC Official Game Yakuza Complete Collection Yakuza: Like a Dragon Legendary Hero Edition Yakuza: Like a Dragon Legendary Hero Edition PS4 & PS5 Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS4 & PS5 Zombie Army Trilogy Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner – Mars *Ready Set Play promotion is live on PlayStation Store from Wednesday, August 27 at 00:00 AM PDT/BST/JST and finishes Wednesday September 10 at 11:59 PM PDT/BST/JST. 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Since we first announced Lumines Arise during the State of Play in June, we’ve been inundated with the same question from fans: When will the demo be available?! And the answer is…right now! You can play the limited-time Lumines Arise Demo on PlayStation 5 now through September 3 and try out three single-player stages and help us network test the all-new multiplayer Burst Battle mode. We also have a release date for the full game—November 11, 2025. Pre-orders start today (and include a 10% discount for PS Plus subscribers!)—go to the PS Store page for that and to download the demo. Lumines for all Never played a Lumines game before? Or forgot how it works? Or never “got it” in the first place? Good news: Arise is incredibly easy for anyone to get into, thanks to an excellent interactive tutorial that walks you through everything, step-by-step. (And even old pros won’t wanna miss the intro to new mechanics like Burst!) The Demo only features one difficulty (Easy – the final game will have four different levels), but you’ll also find robust options to fit every play style under “Accessibility” in the Options menu. Want to just groove to the music and not worry about time pressure, or a “Game Over” when you top out? Try the “No Stress Lumines” options for that! Want to strip away the visual flourishes to focus more on the gameplay? There’s options for that! Or playing on your PlayStation Portal and want to zoom in to get the most out of your portable screen real estate? There’s options for that, too! Play Video An all-new multiplayer experience Burst Battle represents a complete reinvention of multiplayer Lumines, borrowing from the competitive-puzzle-game greats, but adding a twist all its own. Now, both players have an entire playfield to themselves and can send garbage blocks to attack their opponent. You generate these attacks by clearing 2×2 (or larger) Squares, or by triggering the all-new Burst mechanic (where you have a few Timeline passes to build a single color match as large as possible). The bigger the Burst, the larger the deluge your opponent will face! Meanwhile, garbage blocks can pile up on the sides, shrinking the available playfield—only matching blocks adjacent to garbage will clear it out. This ebb and flow can get super tense and really fun, I hope you try it out! The Demo features a taste of Burst Battle via matchmaking, but the full version of the game will offer friend / CPU matches, custom matches, and local play. And you’ll get to select your favorite stage music / block-visuals that you unlocked in the single-player Journey mode to use in multiplayer; it’s kind of like having your own theme song as you head into battle! Everyone’s here—including Astro Bot? Starting today, you can pre-order the Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition of Lumines Arise on PlayStation Store. And as mentioned above, PS Plus members get a 10% discount on the pre-order. The Digital Deluxe Edition (also available as an upgrade to the Standard Edition) includes the full game and four exclusive Loomii in-game avatars. You can customize your Loomii in-game to match your personality, and the set in the Digital Deluxe Edition includes skins based on Tetris Effect: Connected, Rez Infinite, Humanity, and, what’s this—Astro Bot is appearing as a guest as well! A big thank you to our friends at Team Asobi for making this crossover possible. The image above is just a preview—the final look of these avatars will be revealed soon. Also, because it wouldn’t be Lumines Arise news without some new music, a new single from the soundtrack has been released. Hydelic’s hypnotically thumping anthem “Dreamland” is the sonic backdrop of the Chameleon Groove stage from the Demo, and is available now on Bandcamp with a release soon on your favorite streaming services. We know that after you play the demo, you’ll want to add this to your favorite daily playlist. A quick note for PS VR2 owners: unfortunately VR mode couldn’t make it in time for this demo, but we can confirm it will be available at launch on November 11! Thank you for all your passion and excitement for VR, and in this case, for your patience. (And maybe you’ll get a glimpse of Arise in VR somewhere sometime before launch after all…?) We hope you’ll check out the Demo, tell us what you think, and get ready for the launch of the full game on November 11. View the full article

For too long, we’ve waited and watched as The Gloom expands to swallow more innocent star systems. For too long, we’ve let the Terminds wreak havoc on our colonies, our cities, our homes. The Terminids have pushed into our territory for long enough. Now, with new recruits trained and ready, it’s time to push into unknown territory. Into the Unjust comes to Helldivers 2 on September 2. Play Video Enter the Gloom It’s finally time to discover what lies behind the Gloom shroud enveloping these planets we call Hive Worlds. Prepare your squad to disappear into the fog and discover new dangers, from towering structures built by Terminids to what horrors lurk beneath the planet surfaces. Into the heart of darkness Deep underground lies a labyrinth of cave tunnels that twist and turn, infested with the Hive Lung that seems to be the force that produces the thickening fog that makes up the Gloom. Because of the nature of the caves, your Super Destroyer won’t be able to give you full support. It’ll be your team alone against the horror. Terrors above and below What little intelligence we have on the Gloom contains information about a new subterranean species of Terminid Warriors, Bile Spewers, and Chargers that, when they detect a threat, will burrow underground and begin moving toward prey. Once close enough, they erupt from the ground and attack. It doesn’t stop there. The Gloom has mutated the Terminids even further, into grotesque monsters like the Dragonroach: a menace in the sky that dives unsuspecting Helldivers and rains down burning bile. Our reports indicate that there are even greater, more terrifying creatures lying in wait on Hive Worlds, Helldiver. You must find them and take them out. Taking back Hive Worlds The Helldivers will also face brand new challenges while liberating Hive Worlds, like escorting a mobile oil rig. Helldivers must defend the rig from attacks while it traverses the treacherous Hive World terrain to the next drill site, where it will extract oil. Meanwhile in the underground, you’ll be forced to locate and destroy the Hive Lung in an effort to stem the spread of the Gloom. There are also new optional and sub-objectives available, too. It’s going to take all your determination and teamwork to stop the infestation from spreading any further and liberate the Hive Worlds. Get ready to dive Into the Unjust1 on September 2, Helldivers. Introducing the Dust Devils Premium Warbond We’re not sending you to a Hive World without the best gear we have to offer, Helldiver. The Ministry of Defense has fast-tracked the deployment of the Dust Devils Warbond2, which will ensure survival in the harshest conditions these worlds can throw your way. Weapons and Stratagems Dust Devils comes with a hefty offering of one primary weapon, a new throwable, and three unique stratagems that will aid in clearing the air–and all the bugs–on Hive Worlds. AR-2 Coyote You can hunt in packs or go by your lonesome with this assault rifle that features incendiary ammunition. But be warned: this coyote is wild. G-7 Pineapple This cluster frag grenade might look like a cute and unassuming fruit, but it’ll have the bugs in absolute pieces. S-11 Speargun A true big game hunter’s companion. The S-11 fires heavy-duty projectiles that release a cloud of gas on impact. EAT-700 Expendable Napalm Heat up the planet with this single-use missile that contains napalm cluster bombs. MS-11 Solo Silo The long-range power of a missile in a new convenient package. Calls down a Hellpod-sized missile silo with a single, ultra-powerful missile and a handheld targeting remote. Armors, Capes, and more Whether you’re crouched behind craggy boulders, waiting for your moment to spring a trap on unsuspecting Terminids or marching in formation with your squad to intimidate them, they’ll look the part. Both feature the Desert Stormer passive, which grants resistance to fire, gas, acid, and arc, as well as providing a throw range increase to the bearer. You’ll also receive capes, player cards, an emote and player title, and a new pattern for your vehicles and Hellpods. DS-42 Federation’s Blade Captures the essence of armies marching through the desert sands. Wear with the Rightful occupier cape and player card for a polished look. DS-191 Scorpion Look like a true nomadic warrior in this desert-proof draped set, pairs perfectly with the Windswept Wayfinder cape and player card. Title: Burier of Heads Emote: Raider’s Cheer Pattern: “Rattlesnake” for vehicles and Hellpods Arm your fighters against the perils that await them on Hive Worlds and beyond! The Dust Devils Premium Warbond launches on September 4. 1Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation® Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age Restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms. 2 Requires base game, paid purchase of Super Credits, and game progression to unlock. View the full article

What’s up, everyone? I’m gonna assume you’ve already seen the announcement trailer for Grasshopper Manufacture’s all-new title, Romeo Is A Dead Man. If not, then do yourself a favor and go watch it now. It’s cool – I’ll wait two and a half minutes. Play Video OK, so you get that there’s gonna be a whole lot of extremely bloody battle action and exploring some weird places, but I think a lot of people may be confused by the sheer amount of information packed into two and a half minutes… Today, we’ll give you a teensy little glimpse of how Romeo Stargazer – aka “DeadMan”, a special agent in the FBI division known as the Space-Time Police – goes about his “investigations”. Romeo Is A Dead Man, abbreviated as… I don’t know, RiaDM? or maybe RoDeMa, if you’re nasty? Anyway, one of the most notable features of the game is the rich variety of graphic styles used to depict the game world. Seriously, it’s all over the place – but like, in a good way. The meticulously-tweaked action parts are done in stunning, almost photorealistic 3D, and we’ve thrown everything but the kitchen sink into the more story-based parts. And don’t worry, GhM fans – we promise: for as much work as we’ve put into making the game look cool and unique, the story itself is also ridiculously bonkers, as is tradition here at Grasshopper Manufacture. We think longtime fans will enjoy it, and newcomers will have their heads exploding. Either way, you’re guaranteed to see some stuff you’ve never seen before. As for the actual battles, our hero Romeo is heavily armed with both katana-style melee weapons and gun-style ranged weapons alike, which the player can switch between while dispersing beatdowns. However even the weaker, goombah-type enemies are pretty hardcore. You’re gonna have to think up combinations of melee, ranged, heavy, and light attacks to get by. But the stupidly gratuitous amount of blood splatter and catharsis you’re rewarded with when landing a real nuclear power move of a combo is awe-inspiring, if that’s your thing. On top of the kinda-humanoid creatures you’ve already seen, known as “Rotters”, we’ve got all kinds of other ultra-creepy, unique enemies waiting to bite your face off! Now, let’s look at one of the main centerpieces of any GhM game: the boss battles. This particular boss is, well, hella big. His name is “Everyday Is Like Monday”, because of course it is. It’s on you to make sure Romeo can dodge the mess of attacks launched by this big-ass tyrant and take him down to Chinatown. It’s one of the most feelgood beatdowns of the year! Also, being a member of something called the “Space-Time Police” means that obviously Romeo is gonna be visiting all sorts of weird, “…what?”-type places. And awaiting him at these weird, “…what?”-type places are a range of weird, “…what?”-type puzzles that only the highest double-digit IQ players will be able to solve! This thing looks like a simple sphere that someone just kinda dropped and busted, but once you really wrap your dome around it and get it solved, damn it feels good. There are a slew of other puzzles and gimmicks strategically or possibly just randomly strewn throughout the game, so keep your eyeballs peeled for them and try not to break any controllers as you encounter them along your mission. That’s all for now, but obviously there are still a whole bunch of important game elements we have yet to discuss, so stay tuned for next time! View the full article

The official start of the season may be two months away, but basketball is back with NBA 2K26 hitting PS5 and PS4 September 5. The latest entry brings a new gameplay system powered by machine learning, studying today’s superstars, and fun pick-up and play options. 2K invited me to go hands-on with the game before it launches September 5 on PS5, and I’m here to share what I learned on the court. Also launching starting on September 12 (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) and on September 18 (Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) is the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle. Read on for full details Better ball 2K26 puts considerable effort into improving both sides of the floor, with notable offensive and defensive enhancements. New machine-learning technology helps capture the fundamentals of the game. While playing, I noticed players would run and get set by firmly planting their feet, instead of a gliding effect. While driving into the paint, they would also stop and accurately respond to a defender in their lane. These details add a realistic weight to the sport. Enhanced Rhythm Shooting You can still flick down-up on the right analog stick or simply press square to start your shooting motion, then release at the correct timing for the individual player’s shoot release. However, now the tempo of the play, like in real life, affects your shot. When a good defender bogged me down, I could quickly release my shot and intentionally release it early for a decisive bucket. With a high basketball IQ, any shot has the potential to be a good shot. Defensive battles Players can swing a game in their favor if the shots aren’t falling, thanks to new improvements centered around real-world tactics. Around the player’s feet, you will see new Rebound Timing Feedback as a green meter that will flash to indicate a well-timed rebound. Learning Chet Holmgren’s rebound timing made me nearly unstoppable under the rim and made me focus on an aspect of the game I had neglected before. Collisions and interior defense both benefit from a revamped system-driven tech that allows for more real-time interactions instead of scripted mocap animations. If you want to stop a fast break or crowd the lane, players will stop, adjust, and even collide realistically. The game rewards paying attention to the action when the ball isn’t in your hand. Arena atmosphere The devs also upgraded the game spectacle during downtime and timeouts with new crowd variety, interactions, and on-court performances. Cheerleader routines and mascot antics are fun, but my favorite by far was the dance cam. These moments captured the feel of attending a game live and the sense of community that attending a sporting event can create. MyTEAM updates MyTEAM has received a significant remodel with Triple Threat Park turning Sunset Beach into a nighttime venue. Players are greeted with neon lights, fireworks, and other details that can only be appreciated after dark. Pulling cards and collecting players has also become an even bigger spectacle with dramatic reveals and added flair. The biggest change to MyTEAM is that WNBA players join the action for the first time in series history. Newcomers like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take to the hardwood along with legends like Lisa Leslie. Attributes and Badges are identical for all players, no matter what league they hail from. Also, there is a WNBA Domination tier where your squad will be exclusively WNBA players as you challenge teams to earn Domination stars and crests. Another first is 2v2 games in Triple Threat Park. Two half courts have been added in the middle of the street, where you can run your favorite two-person team-ups. The park also features four 3v3 courts, including a new option with a beach backdrop, and three 3v3 courts for 6-player co-op matches. These games capture the essence of streetball, featuring players calling their fouls, checking the ball at midcourt, and engaging in some lively trash talk—a great way to mix and match your favorite ball players and have some quick, high-energy games. All-Star Team Up is now part of MyTEAM, where 10 players duke it out in 5v5 co-op matches. Take your favorite NBA or WNBA players for some very high-level play where being a good role player is the key to success. Earn individual rewards with the new Season Ladder and earn rewards as a team by winning matches. Find the right chemistry with your teammates, because for every five games you win with the same team lineup, everyone will receive rewards, even if the wins aren’t consecutive. Discover all the new enhancements coming to the court when NBA 2K 26 launches September 5 on PS5. Vertical Stand sold separately PS5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle (Southeast Asia details) We’re pleased to announce the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle is launching in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand starting September 12 and is launching in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam starting September 18. Release dates and availability may vary by region, please check your local retailer for availability and release dates. Players can feel the on-the-court immersion made possible by the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Experience NBA 2K26’s authenticity with lifelike animations, heightened player fidelity and authentic atmosphere with 4K resolution*, and enjoy shortened load times and return to the action faster with the PS5 console’s high-speed SSD. In Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the bundle includes a PlayStation 5 console, DualSense wireless controller, and a digital voucher** for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition. In Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, the bundle includes a PlayStation 5 console, DualSense wireless controller, and a disc version for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition With a robust focus on features and the game aspects that don’t rely on the players, it’s great to play and watch. No matter your height, you should hit the court when NBA 2K26 comes to PS5 and PS4 on September 5. *4K and HDR require a 4K and HDR compatible TV or display. **Account for PlayStation and internet connection required to redeem voucher View the full article

Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with talented game developers from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through the PlayStation MENA Hero Project. This initiative was launched with a simple goal: to identify and support original voices and empower creators from emerging regions to tell their stories through games. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the first cohort of titles supported under the MENA Hero Project, each one a unique reflection of the creativity, and spirit of developers in the region. The First Cohort of MENA Hero Project Games Red Bandits | Developer: Team Agenda | Country: Saudi Arabia Red Bandits is a fast-paced robbery action game set in a hyper-capitalist age where one company rules the world through complete monopoly. In this world, a newly formed thieves organization known as the Red Bandits, emerges to challenge the system and spark a rebellion. You play as Stutt, a seasoned old thief with a stuttering condition and a mysterious past he can’t fully remember. Break into the company’s fortified floors, take down the powerful board of directors, and bring back a de-monopolized world order. With a dynamic cover system, evolving heists, and a vibrant comrades’ hideout, Red Bandits blends fast, stylish action with a deeply personal story of rebellion. Robbing its way to PS5 and PC. Enci’s Solution | Developer: Dark Emerald | Country: United Arab Emirates Exiled by humans centuries ago, the Aeons are confined to the desolate underground. Their village is safe, but beyond the gates, danger lurks at every corner, and not everyone can be trusted. No one has left the village before, except for Ji’we. Inspired by techno-dystopian aesthetics, Enci’s Solution is a hand-painted, 2.5D narrative platformer following the story of Ji’we, a young Aeon venturing out into the unknown in an attempt to save his dearest friend. Stumbling upon Enci, a lost encyclopedic robot who finds himself far from home, the two form an unusual bond and set out together to the surface of planet Regalia. Play through 40+ levels with increasing difficulty and explore uncharted territories. Find collectibles and uncover the secrets they carry about the world and its odd inhabitants. Keep an eye out for hidden levels and challenge yourself to think outside the box. Will you find your solution on PS5 and PC? Play Video The Perfect Run | Developer: Lanterns Studios | Country: Tunisia Save the world or blow it up yourself, one loop at a time! The Perfect Run is an action-adventure RPG game where the player controls Quicksave, a time-traveling hero caught in an epic struggle between supervillain gangs, marketed superheroes, and a powerful mega corporation for the control of the city of New Rome. With three days to decide the city’s fate, the player can go back in time to decide their perfect ending… if they have the skill to do so! Interact with NPCs and unlock new dialogue options thanks to information collected in earlier loops, join a faction in one route and fight them the next, bend time itself in epic battle against superpowered bosses, collect the best upgrades before the reset, and unlock the city’s secrets in this memorable superhero adventure. Find the perfect run on PS5 and PC. A Cat’s Manor | Developer: Happiest Dark Corner | Country: Bahrain You awaken trapped in a house infested with spiders and inhabited by an eccentric family. At the end of your tail, you discover a crudely stitched hand. With no memory of who you are or how you got here, you let curiosity guide you forward. A Cat’s Manor is an atmospheric adventure that blends puzzles, combat, crafting, and rhythm-based music challenges. Use your wits to escape the manor. Investigate your surroundings, solve puzzles, fight your way through deadly encounters, or outsmart your foes and avoid trouble. Inspect, observe, listen, and feel your surroundings for clues and cues, immersing yourself with 3D audio and PS5 DualSense controller features. Uncover the secrets of the manor and unravel what the family is hiding. Creeping its way to PS5 and PC near you. About the MENA Hero Project The MENA Hero Project is the newest chapter in SIE’s global Hero Project family, joining India and China in our mission to discover and nurture the next generation of original game creators. We believe that great games can come from anywhere. Through the MENA Hero Project, we’re committed to unlocking the region’s creative potential, supporting locally inspired experiences with the power to captivate players around the world. View the full article

Last week, we asked you to share moments from Senua’s harrowing journey in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: UkFemshep shares the top half of Senua’s head peeking out from water. Photoingame shares a black and white profile shot of Senua looking up. MdeavorVP shares Senua raising her torch in a field of darkness LastGlass_VP shares a head-on portrait of Senua with ceremonial face paint and symbols. JarrinWasHere shares a dual-toned side profile of Senua Keng_console shares a macro shot of Senua’s wide-open eye Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Sword of the Sea SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 27, 2025 Next week, grab your sword! Share moments bringing sea life back to the deserts of Sword of the Sea (a recent August Game Catalog title) using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

The official start of the season may be two months away, but basketball is back with NBA 2K26 hitting PS5 and PS4 September 5. The latest entry brings a new gameplay system powered by machine learning, studying today’s superstars, and fun pick-up and play options. 2K invited me to go hands-on with the game before it launches September 5 on PS5, and I’m here to share what I learned on the court. Also launching starting on September 5 in select markets is the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle. Read on for full details Better ball 2K26 puts considerable effort into improving both sides of the floor, with notable offensive and defensive enhancements. New machine-learning technology helps capture the fundamentals of the game. While playing, I noticed players would run and get set by firmly planting their feet, instead of a gliding effect. While driving into the paint, they would also stop and accurately respond to a defender in their lane. These details add a realistic weight to the sport. Enhanced Rhythm Shooting You can still flick down-up on the right analog stick or simply press square to start your shooting motion, then release at the correct timing for the individual player’s shoot release. However, now the tempo of the play, like in real life, affects your shot. When a good defender bogged me down, I could quickly release my shot and intentionally release it early for a decisive bucket. With a high basketball IQ, any shot has the potential to be a good shot. Defensive battles Players can swing a game in their favor if the shots aren’t falling, thanks to new improvements centered around real-world tactics. Around the player’s feet, you will see new Rebound Timing Feedback as a green meter that will flash to indicate a well-timed rebound. Learning Chet Holmgren’s rebound timing made me nearly unstoppable under the rim and made me focus on an aspect of the game I had neglected before. Collisions and interior defense both benefit from a revamped system-driven tech that allows for more real-time interactions instead of scripted mocap animations. If you want to stop a fast break or crowd the lane, players will stop, adjust, and even collide realistically. The game rewards paying attention to the action when the ball isn’t in your hand. Arena atmosphere The devs also upgraded the game spectacle during downtime and timeouts with new crowd variety, interactions, and on-court performances. Cheerleader routines and mascot antics are fun, but my favorite by far was the dance cam. These moments captured the feel of attending a game live and the sense of community that attending a sporting event can create. MyTEAM updates MyTEAM has received a significant remodel with Triple Threat Park turning Sunset Beach into a nighttime venue. Players are greeted with neon lights, fireworks, and other details that can only be appreciated after dark. Pulling cards and collecting players has also become an even bigger spectacle with dramatic reveals and added flair. The biggest change to MyTEAM is that WNBA players join the action for the first time in series history. Newcomers like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take to the hardwood along with legends like Lisa Leslie. Attributes and Badges are identical for all players, no matter what league they hail from. Also, there is a WNBA Domination tier where your squad will be exclusively WNBA players as you challenge teams to earn Domination stars and crests. Another first is 2v2 games in Triple Threat Park. Two half courts have been added in the middle of the street, where you can run your favorite two-person team-ups. The park also features four 3v3 courts, including a new option with a beach backdrop, and three 3v3 courts for 6-player co-op matches. These games capture the essence of streetball, featuring players calling their fouls, checking the ball at midcourt, and engaging in some lively trash talk—a great way to mix and match your favorite ball players and have some quick, high-energy games. All-Star Team Up is now part of MyTEAM, where 10 players duke it out in 5v5 co-op matches. Take your favorite NBA or WNBA players for some very high-level play where being a good role player is the key to success. Earn individual rewards with the new Season Ladder and earn rewards as a team by winning matches. Find the right chemistry with your teammates, because for every five games you win with the same team lineup, everyone will receive rewards, even if the wins aren’t consecutive. Discover all the new enhancements coming to the court when NBA 2K 26 launches September 5 on PS5. PS5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle We’re pleased to announce the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle is launching in select markets starting September 5. Release dates and availability may vary by region, please check direct.playstation.com where available or your local retailer for availability and release dates. Players can feel the on-the-court immersion made possible by the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Experience NBA 2K26’s authenticity with lifelike animations, heightened player fidelity and authentic atmosphere with 4K resolution*, and enjoy shortened load times and return to the action faster with the PS5 console’s high-speed SSD. Bundle includes a PlayStation 5 console, DualSense wireless controller, and a digital voucher** for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition. With a robust focus on features and the game aspects that don’t rely on the players, it’s great to play and watch. No matter your height, you should hit the court when NBA 2K26 comes to PS5 and PS4 on September 5. *4K and HDR require a 4K and HDR compatible TV or display. **Account for PlayStation and internet connection required to redeem voucher View the full article

It’s been over two decades since Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was first released on PlayStation 2. The game was praised for its story, characters, and possibly one of the greatest themes in video game history. After some brumation, it sheds its skin and emerges as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on August 28, aiming to recapture the spirit that made the original a beloved classic. After about eight hours of playing the game on PS5 Pro, I’m thrilled to share how it captures and modernizes the original’s spirit, and then some. Play Video Delta is a true from-the-ground-up remake that is extremely faithful to the original work in most aspects of the game, but what was immediately apparent was the level of detail the updated visuals and textures add to the experience. A new level of visual fidelity 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 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image This updated version of Snake Eater is a visual feast on PS5 Pro, especially in the lush details. For example, rain droplets trickle realistically down a poncho, and Snake’s camouflage and uniforms become dirty with mud or forest debris. This filth even carries over into cutscenes, adding an appreciated level of realism. The Metal Gear series showcases a range of grizzled warriors, many with scars that tell a tale. If you’re familiar with Snake Eater, you understand that scars hold a lot of importance throughout, and the devs took great care to make them stand out. One of the most notable examples is Colonel Volgin’s harrowingly scarred face. The believable tissue and its deformation when he speaks create a tragically beautiful portrait. Speaking of portraits, a new photo mode has been added with all the latest bells and whistles. Like most Metal Gear games, Delta definitely has its fair share of silly moments, and you can capture them all. With plenty of filters and settings, create a masterpiece on the mountainside, or dress up in a crocodile head and let antics ensue. Photo Mode is the perfect way to capture all the little details hiding within. Game controls – New Style vs. Legacy A new control scheme has been introduced to bring Snake Eater to the modern gaming era, dubbed New Style. Before starting a new game, players can choose between the New Style and Legacy, which retains the controls mapped after the original PS2 release. You can switch between styles, but be warned, this will reload the level/map and take you back to the beginning of the section. New Style is geared for people who have never played the game before, or who might prefer a more modern playstyle. The control option provides a free-moving camera that lets you view your environment in 360 degrees, making it easier to avoid getting lost or having enemies catch you unprepared. Combat and shooting feel reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid V, with a third-person over-the-shoulder camera. By default, aim assist is turned on, but can be toggled off. Even in New Style, you can still switch to a classic first-person view and still fully move around as if playing a FPS title. First-person view is especially valuable when lining up the perfect shot through a chainlink fence, which I couldn’t pull off in third-person. The biggest saving grace in the updated control scheme is the remapped directional buttons. Holding left brings up your non-combat inventory, and holding right brings up your currently equipped weapons. Up brings up the quick-change camouflage menu, while down brings up your radio —a hugely welcome shortcut. No more digging through menus to change outfits based on your environment. Snake sneaks through a range of environments in Snake Eater, each suited to different camouflage options The quick change menu conveniently shows the optimal face and body combo from your collection based on the current environmentIn one instance, I managed to seamlessly transition from a green texture to a stone grey-black getup, then to a rust-colored camouflage, all along the same crawl route. This new quality-of-life option keeps the action flowing. Another great accessibility feature is the ability to fine-tune game hints. From always-on to none at all. I had it set to show helpful hints when they were relevant, like swimming controls appearing by a body of water and hanging controls on the cliffside. This is particularly helpful in rare gameplay situations, as it kept me from panicking in high-stress situations. What a thrill The voice cast still delivers, and The Cobra Unit is just as compelling, with big moments still having the right impact. The ladder scene took me right back to playing the original on my grandmother’s floor all those years ago. Paradoxes, easter eggs, and all the details I’d expect are still in place. I didn’t encounter any moments that felt off or deviated too far in any way from the script. The opening theme and intro movie have been remixed, and while it will come down to personal taste, every note still hits for me. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches on August 28 for PS5, and is a day to mark on your calendar whether you’re a longtime fan or series newcomer interested in discovering the celebrated origins of the storyline. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater developers discuss the game in length in a new interview. View the full article