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News This Week's State of Play Is Part of Summer Game Fest, Apparently
Expectations raised?
Sony's dropped a new teaser for this week's State of Play, which is set to air on Thursday — but don't get too excited. Said teaser doesn't hint at specific games or anything — it's purely a social media reminder. It does feature a potentially interesting detail, however. A logo in the top left of the video confirms that...
Talking Point State of Play Predictions - What Do You Expect?
Place your bets
Sony will host an anticipated State of Play livestream this week, but it’s important to stress upfront what it’s not. This is not a summer showcase to be compared with an E3 press conference or even a major Nintendo Direct. Despite the similarities in format, we’ve seen enough State of Play presentations now to know that...
News It Must Be Summer, Because Clearly Fake State of Play Leaks are Spreading on Social Media
What year is it?!
Oh no, we've somehow travelled back in time to an era when wonky off-screen photos of leaked press conferences were all the rage! Actually, hold on...these tweets are dated 2022, and they're talking about Sony's upcoming State of Play. Are we really still doing this?! As it turns out, yes, yes we are. Unbelievably, several images,...
News State of Play Showcase for Thursday Confirmed, PSVR2 Games Included
Almost 30 minutes in length
Sony has confirmed its next State of Play livestream will take place next week on Thursday 2nd June 2022, containing a "sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2" as well as "some exciting reveals from our third-party partners". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the showcase will begin at 11pm BST / 3pm PT...
Poll Will You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Did State of Play convince you?
Roughly 18 months after its first reveal back at Sony's second PlayStation 5 presentation, Avalance Software has finally lifted the lid on Hogwarts Legacy with a State of Play showcase. We now know so much more about the magical game set before the Harry Potter era, including that it'll launch at the end of this year...
News State of Play Showcase for Hogwarts Legacy Coming This Thursday
Over 14 minutes of gameplay
It's been less than one week since Sony's last State of Play presentation, and now the company has already announced a new showcase for this Thursday. Once again lasting roughly 20 minutes, the livestream will focus on upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy. You really shouldn't expect any other games to show up as "over 14...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play?
The state of State of Play
That's another State of Play done and dusted, and boy are people unhappy. Going by our current poll (click through here to cast your own vote!), most Push Square readers thought it was pretty damn weak — although the 20-minute show did have quite a lot to it, with plenty of announcements and updates. And so, with that...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's Latest State of Play?
Big in Japan
Another State of Play has come and gone, but what did you think of Sony's latest attempt? This broadcast was primarily focused on Japanese-published titles, and there was quite a lot to see — even if most of it boiled down to updates for games that have already been announced, like Ghostwire Tokyo and the recently delayed Forspoken...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (9th March, 2022)
Final Fantasy 16? Resident Evil 4? More?
Where can you watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? Right on this very page, of course. Sony is back from 2PM PT / 10PM GMT with an all-new State of Play broadcast focused on third-party games, with a particular emphasis on Japanese partners. We’ll have the full broadcast on this page, along...
News State of Play Confirmed, Showcasing Third Party PS5, PS4 Games
Here we go
Sony has officially confirmed a brand new State of Play broadcast following heavy rumours earlier in the week. The show will go out live tomorrow, 9th March, at 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT, covering "new reveals and eye-catching updates for PS5 and PS4 titles". According to the platform holder, there will be a focus on "highlighting...
News State of Play Announced, Featuring 30 Minutes of Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Gameplay
Rev your engines
Sony has just announced the first State of Play broadcast for 2022. This time, it's another one-game event, featuring none other than Gran Turismo 7. As it says on the PlayStation Blog, this State of Play is all about Polyphony Digital's latest sim racer, and we can look forward to "just over 30 minutes of new PS5 footage and...
Rumour PS5, PS4 Livestream with Horizon Forbidden West Pegged for Early February
Another to potentially follow in March
Update: As previously promised, in-the-know industry observer Tom Henderson has published a YouTube video on PlayStation's next presentation. Drawing on a mixture of inside sources and educated guesses, he hypothesises that the next Sony livestream will take place in early February, potentially as soon as 3rd...
News Five Nights at Freddy's the Most Viewed Trailer from State of Play
But weak metrics overall
The reaction to this week’s State of Play has been, well, muted to put it kindly. And, to be honest, the metrics on YouTube have reflected that: most of the games shown have failed to crack even 100k views at the time of writing. But there was one major winner on the night: the ever-present Five Nights at Freddy’s:...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Sony returned to the digital stage with a surprise State of Play livestream focusing on third-party developers earlier this week, promising new game reveals and important updates. But it was on the unorthodox day of Wednesday, starting at a late time across Europe so you'd be forgiven for missing the show. To help get those...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Share your verdict
To the pleasant surprise of many, Sony announced it would be hosting another State of Play presentation just a month after its big PlayStation Showcase blowout. While the show was confirmed to be focusing on third-party developers, we were still promised new game reveals and updates for ones we already know about. In terms of new...
News Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Dated for December
Spooking PS5 and PS4
Wait, this thing still hasn't come out? We've been doing our duty and covering every Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach trailer featured during Sony events, and we thought we'd been let off the hook at the start of this year. Apparently not for one more visual advertisement dates the game for 16th December 2021 on...
News Bugsnax Get Bigger in Free Isle of Bigsnax Update Next Year
Put a hat on a Bugsnax
Bugsnax, the unique and comedic PlayStation 5 launch game, is being treated to a free expansion next year titled The Isle of Bigsnax. Announced during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, it adds huge Bugsnax, ones with hats, and home customisation. Check out the announcement trailer above for more context. "In the Isle of...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (27th October, 2021)
Little Devil Inside! PS Plus! Other third-parties!
There's no question that the anticipation for this latest State of Play is muted, with Sony confirming the show will run for just 20 minutes, and some of that time seemingly dedicated to Little Devil Inside and PS Plus. This is going to be short, and hopefully sweet, but at least expectations have...
News Little Devil Inside Confirmed for Tomorrow's State of Play Show
"First in-depth look"
It lives! A Twitter post from PlayStation has confirmed that PlayStation 5 console exclusive Little Devil Inside will be making an appearance during tomorrow's State of Play livestream. The digital showcase will provide our "first in-depth look" at the title from developer Neostream. First announced during the initial PS5...
Talking Point State of Play - What Do You Want to See?
Third-party showcase imminent
State of Play returns this week, on Wednesday, 27th October, with appropriately calibrated expectations. Sony has said that this latest livestream will run just 20 minutes and will focus exclusively on third-party products. “ will share new looks at previously announced games, plus a few reveals from our partners...
News State of Play Announced for 27th October Featuring Third-Party Games on PS5, PS4
It's that time again
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast, which will take place on Wednesday the 27th October, 2021 (that's next week!). It'll air at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM BST / 11PM CEST. The show will be around 20 minutes in length, so it's a reasonably short event. However, it won't be focused on just one game. Sony says that the...
News The Winners from Sony's Latest State of Play
Death Stranding! F.I.S.T.! Sifu!
It’s always interesting to observe which games attract the most attention in the aftermath of a State of Play or press conference. While the data certainly isn’t fool proof – different channels upload the same clips and engagement alters based on YouTube’s mysterious algorithm – we figured we’d compile...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Sony controlled the digital gaming waves this evening with a State of Play livestream that got the masses talking about a PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive, third-party titles, and indie games. Not what many were hoping from the company, but it's better than nothing. It's understandable if you weren't able to tune in to the...
Talking Point Was Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Any Good?
Sony lays it all out
It's not what many were expecting, but Sony did indeed host an announcement-focused livestream on 8th July 2021. A new State of Play showcase focusing on Deathloop as well as third-party titles and indies, of course! At least it keeps us ticking over until the platform holder's next big event, right? Anyway, the PS5...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (8th July, 2021)
Deathloop! Indies! Third-party titles!
It’s not the big E3 2021-esque event many fans have been itching for, but a new State of Play will air today with an emphasis on Bethesda first-person shooter Deathloop. The title will be flanked by updates on “exciting” indie and third-party projects, but there’ll be no God of War Ragnarok or Horizon...
Reminder State of Play Spotlights Deathloop, 'Exciting Indie and Third-Party Titles' Today
Any last-minute predictions?
Just a quick reminder: Sony will broadcast a new State of Play today (8th July, 2021) at 2PM PDT / 10PM BST. For more specific information on timing, refer to the following article: What Time Is Sony PlayStation’s State of Play Livestream? We know that this will be a 30 minute broadcast with approximately nine minutes...
News Sony Alludes to More PS5, PS4 Updates Throughout the Summer
Only Jim Ryan knows when
A new State of Play will air this week – find out when and where to watch the livestream through here – but it’s not the E3-esque blowout many had expected. Instead, this will primarily be dedicated to Deathloop, with a sprinkling of third-party and indie announcements on top. There will be no God of War: Ragnarok,
News State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Featuring Deathloop
Indie games, third-party titles too
Sony has confirmed the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will include a big focus on PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive Deathloop as well as "updates on some exciting indie and third-party titles". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the show will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST / 5pm EST...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
14 minutes of gameplay
Sony has announced the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will focus entirely on Horizon Forbidden West. During a 20 minute segment, roughly 14 minutes of the show will be dedicated to gameplay for Aloy's next adventure on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The event will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST...
Live Watch the Lost Judgment Official Reveal Stream Right Here
Yagami's back on the case
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment seems to be getting a sequel, and you can catch the full announcement and reveal via the SEGA livestream that we've embedded below. It all kicks off at 3PM UK time, or 7AM Pacific time. At this point it's worth mentioning that the supposed sequel has already been leaked via the
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (29th April, 2021)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart stars in gameplay blowout
The second State of Play of 2021 has a very specific focus: Insomniac Games’ upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. We’ll be treated to around 15 minutes of gameplay during the broadcast, but newcomer Rivet and crew will be bookmarked by updates on a couple of indie...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Stars in New State of Play This Week
More than 15 minutes of gameplay plus two indie titles
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the star of a new State of Play, which will stream live on Thursday at 2PM PT / 10PM BST. Sony has announced that the livestream will feature more than 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive platformer, in addition to “updates on a...
Soapbox The Real Problem with Sony's State of Play Livestreams
Sammy feels like the series lacks Sony's full weight
It was a coincidence that my colleague Liam Croft published an article about the state of, er, Sony’s State of Play livestreams on a week where th
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (25th February, 2021)
Updates on ten PS5, PS4 titles
It's the first State of Play livestream of 2021, and Sony's promising a 30-minute broadcast dedicated to ten upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. With the expectations appropriately calibrated, we're looking forward to updates on titles like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Returnal, with hopefully a...
Talking Point What Do You Expect from This Week's State of Play?
Prediction party
Go on, admit it: which one of you poked Sony with a big, pointy stick? The platform holder has been snoozing since the turn of the year, and we were beginning to believe that coronavirus was to blame. Sure, we got release dates for MLB The Show 21 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, but like Icelandic warbler Björk once wailed:...
News State of Play Livestream Confirmed for Thursday, Focuses on 10 PS5, PS4 Games
Updates and deep dives for all
Boy has today been jam-packed with PlayStation news! Sony has now confirmed it will host a State of Play livestream this coming Thursday, containing "new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5, including new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in...
Soapbox The State of Play Branding Seems Confused
Should we be excited for the next one?
I don't know if I should be looking forward to the next hypothetical State of Play livestream, and that's a problem. What was originally designed as an online platform for Sony to showcase upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles (in a very similar vein to a Nintendo Direct) has now morphed into...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Gets Surprise State of Play, Shows 12 Minutes of New Gameplay
Character creator in action and more
Sony's always keeping us on our toes these days. A surprise State of Play on a Saturday afternoon? Why not? Of course, we're very pleased to see this — a proper look at Demon's Souls, one of PlayStation 5's flagship launch titles. Bluepoint Games' Gavin Moore talks us through a 12-minute gameplay video, which...
Reaction State of Play Continues to Find Its Way
Another solid showing
It’s been well over a year since Sony introduced State of Play, and after a shaky start, we reckon the format is finally beginning to find its way. Yesterday’s show was not the barnstormer that PlayStation 5’s reveal event earlier in the year turned out to be, but it was a worthwhile stream with a solid selection of...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4, PSVR reveals
Despite not playing host to the sort of reveals we were originally expecting, Sony still put on its longest and most action-packed State of Play livestream yet on Thursday. Featuring lots of different PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and a couple of PlayStation 5 games, it was hit after hit when it came to gameplay...
Talking Point What Did You Think of the Latest State of Play Livestream?
Subverted expectations
Sony surprised us all earlier this week by confirming that it would indeed be hosting a State of Play livestream, but instead of being all about the upcoming PlayStation 5, it would mainly focus on the current-gen PlayStation 4. The Japanese giant certainly lived up to that commitment, but it did spare some time for...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Focus on PS4 and PSVR
Sony’s appropriately calibrated expectations, and that means we shouldn’t expect any megatons from today’s State of Play. It also means that the show comes without any real pressure to deliver, and as such could quietly surprise. The focus will be on PlayStation 4 games, PlayStation VR, and indie releases. Join us from...
News PS5 Game Kena: Bridge of Spirits Rules Out State of Play Appearance
Scratch it off the list
We're at a bit of a loss when it comes to predicting what games will be a part of today's State of Play livestream now. Sony has more than 40 minutes of airtime to fill and PlayStation 5 title Kena: Bridge of Spirits just confirmed it won’t be part of the show. As for what will be outside of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About...
Feature What Will Be Announced During the Latest State of Play?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Oh no! Oh no, oh no! We love penning predictions articles prior to press conferences or livestreams, but we’re going to need a stronger crystal ball for this week’s State of Play. The showcase – scheduled to take place on 6th August – has been billed as a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation
Okay then
And just like that, Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play broadcast will take place later this week, from 1PM PT / 9PM BST on 6th August. Bafflingly, though, this show won't be focused on the PlayStation 5. Instead, it'll highlight upcoming third party PS4 and PSVR titles, including Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Yeah, we...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
Reaction State of Play's Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive Feels Like the Future of the Format
An entertaining and informative broadcast
Sony’s State of Play livestreams have largely divided opinion over the past year – well, up until yesterday. Whatever your thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima – and, according to our poll, the vast majority of you plan to buy it – last night’s 18-minute broadcast was excellently executed, with a deep...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying Ghost of Tsushima?
Did State of Play convince you?
Sony has just wrapped up its deep dive into PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in the latest State of Play livestream. The near 20-minute showcase focused on combat, exploration, and how we'll be getting about the open world. This was our first proper look at gameplay outside of a few glimpses during cinematic...
Guide When Is the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play?
Dates and times for next State of Play
Get ready: we're on the brink of a full blowout on Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's upcoming samurai actioner has been pretty elusive so far, with Sony only showing a couple of trailers. Now, though, we're being treated to a State of Play broadcast dedicated to the game. But when is it, exactly? What should we...