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In the aftermath of Sony's latest State of Play showcase, a general consensus appears to have formed: that was a very strong presentation, even if leaks robbed the show of its biggest moment.
God of War Laufey would have made an even bigger splash if it had been a complete surprise, and there has even been murmurs and speculation surrounding an Until Dawn 2 for some time now. However, I do think Santa Monica Studio did manage to claim back ownership of its reveal by making it 23 minutes of gameplay, cutscenes, and set pieces.
That was a smart move.
Right after the livestream finished, we gathered your immediate reactions in a Poll. Of over 6,500 votes — our biggest sample size to date — 70% of readers responded positively to the State of Play. That percentage breaks down into the following picks:
- Excellent
- 20%
- Very Good
- 29%
- Good
- 21%
Down in the comments section, Mattock1987 called it "one of the best [showcases] in a while", and Andykara2003 went one step further as "one of the best showcases" they've ever seen.
Afroducc was satisfied with the Rayman reveals (complete with a Rayman profile picture), and UltimateOtaku91 named their highlights from the show: God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.