Rain News
March2014
News Neat, Japan Is Getting a Limited Edition Retail Version of rain
Please don't go away
Did you enjoy Japan Studio's melancholy masterpiece rain, but felt that the experience was entirely too digital? Then you'll be excited to hear that the game will be getting a limited edition boxed version. The previously download-only title will also come packed with a slew of extras, including four PlayStation 3 themes and...
October2013
Store Update 1st October 2013 (North America)
Overcast edition
Prop up your umbrellas, because this week’s North American PlayStation Store update features a drizzling of new content. First and foremost is Rain, the quirky stealth adventure from Japan Studio. It’s joined by Flashback, the modern day remake of Paul Cuisset’s classic, and the awkwardly dubbed Die! Die! Die!. Are you ready...
August2013
GamesCom 2013 Japan Studio's Mysterious Rain Drenches PSN in October
Pre-order the soggy exclusive for extras
You may want to dig out your best umbrella, because Sony has confirmed that the heavens are set to open on the PlayStation Network in October. Speaking at GamesCom 2013, the platform holder confirmed that Japan Studio’s intriguing ICO-esque adventure Rain will drip onto its online shopping plaza on 1st...
News Lose Yourself in the Cold, Harsh Downpour of Rain
Thunder only happens when it's raining
Ever since we infiltrated the tanker in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, we’ve loved it when it rains in games. Be it a sudden sprinkling in Hot Shots Golf, or a torrential downpour in MotorStorm: Apocalypse, few atmospheric events can send a shiver down your spine better than a good tropical storm...
May2013
News Equip an Umbrella for This New Rain Trailer
Water works
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and Japan Studio is roaring. Seriously, after a number of years of relative irrelevance, Sony’s first-party Eastern outfit is absolutely knocking it out of the park at the moment. Hot on the heels of the brilliant Soul Sacrifice, the company’s still got Freedom Wars, Knack, and the beautiful Puppeteer...
March2013
News Flood Your Senses with First Rain Footage
Journey through the water
If you’ve ever found yourself at ease aimlessly wandering through a torrential downpour, soggy clothes tugging heavily against your skin, then chances are you’re going to find yourself entranced by this brand new footage of Japan Studio’s intriguing Rain. As detailed in previous posts, the title sees you play as a boy...
News Sony Pours Beautiful New Rain Artwork Online
Wet and wonderful
Rain’s announcement left us dripping with anticipation at GamesCom last year, but publisher Sony has failed to drench us with much additional information in the months since. However, a new page on the platform holder’s official website has at least washed up some new artwork, which looks suitably overcast in the best possible...
August2012
News Japan Studio's Latest Adventure Steps into the Rain
The invisible made visible
Few can touch Sony when it comes to artistic experiences at the moment. The platform holder is constantly breaking new ground with its experimental endeavours, and Japan Studio’s latest PSN exclusive Rain is no exception. Announced during the platform holder’s GamesCom 2012 press conference yesterday, the ambitious...
