Tag: PlayStation Showcase
News Sony's PS Showcase Was One of Its Most Viewed Ever
Surprise!
The recent PlayStation Showcase, in addition to dividing fan opinion and prompting a full-throated Reaction from us, was a slam dunk in terms of viewership. The number crunchers over at stream analytics outfit Games
News Speculation Claims Sony Opted Not to Include Some Major PS5 Games During PS Showcase
We're at the bargaining stage
As the fallout continues from Sony’s disappointing PS Showcase earlier this week, some rumourmongers who had been hyping the event have come out to save face. Tom Henderson, who accurately leaked the existence of the platform holder’s
Feature The PlayStation Showcase Prediction Quiz Results Are In
Did you predict the PlayStation Showcase?
Everyone, it's time. Over 3000 of you took part in our PlayStation Showcase predictions quiz, which was published on the day before the event itself. We presented you with 30 yes or no questions, asking you to predict what would happen during the show — and in this article, we're going to detail the...
Feature PlayStation Showcase Biggest Winners and Losers
Hit and miss
The long-awaited PlayStation Showcase has come and gone, just like that. And while the event seems to have divided opinion among hardcore fans — like us! — we thought it'd be interesting to break the showcase down into two categories: winners and losers. Because even though the show as a whole might have broken more than a few...
Says fans deserve "amazing content"
The general sentiment surrounding yesterday's PlayStation Showcase is one of disappointment, but Jim Ryan is remaining positive about the show. In a press release, he says the livestream demonstrated Sony's "unwavering commitment to offering them [the fans] the best and most varied catalog of games possible". His...
Reaction Sony Flubs First Proper PS5 Presentation in Over 18 Months
PlayStation falls at the first hurdle
The online response to the first PlayStation Showcase in well over 18 months is apoplectic, and while enthusiast gamers are notoriously unhinged, it’s not entirely unexpected after a dreadfully disappointing livestream earlier today. It became clear about 30 minutes into the event that this was going to be...
Round Up What Was Announced at the PlayStation Showcase?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
After effectively keeping its big mouth shut for over a year and a half, Sony finally lifted the lid on what some of its first-party studios are working on for PS5 and PSVR2 in a big PlayStation Showcase. Clocking in at over an hour, there was a lot of news to digest in a very short space of time. As such, this Round Up...
Poll Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
The PS5 big guns arrive
Nearly 20 months later, Sony has finally followed up on the PlayStation Showcase from 2021 with a big glimpse behind the curtain at what its first-party studios are working on it. Complemented by exciting third-party content, the show went on for over an hour, sharing long-awaited looks at PS5 games we knew about as well as...
Live Watch the PlayStation Showcase Livestream Right Here
Join us for the biggest summer showcase of the year
Looking to watch the PlayStation Showcase livestream? Well, this is it – this is the big one! We’ve waited patiently, desperately at times, but after over 18 months Sony has finally decided to bless us with a press conference. This is being billed as a juggernaut presentation, with updates on...
Guide What Time Is the PlayStation Showcase?
When and where to watch Sony's PlayStation Showcase
What time is Sony's PlayStation Showcase livestream, and when and where can you watch it? PlayStation Showcase is Sony's big, flagship venue for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5 and PSVR2. Larger in scope and importance than a State of Play, the PlayStation Showcase will be a...
Feature Take Part in the PlayStation Showcase Predictions Quiz
Can you predict the PlayStation Showcase?
As is Push Square tradition, we simply must publish a big old predictions quiz ahead of this week's PlayStation Showcase. If you haven't taken part in one of these before, it's basically just a list of yes or no questions that the community votes on as a whole. When the PlayStation Showcase is over, we'll...
Poll How Hyped Are You for the PlayStation Showcase?
The big one
Can't wait until Wednesday? We know the feeling. Sony's kept us all in the dark for way too long, and so there are high expectations surrounding this week's PlayStation Showcase. Whether the event actually lives up to those expectations doesn't matter right now, though. We're very much in the calm before the storm, and so we wanted to...
Feature Our PlayStation Showcase Predictions
This should be good
You can feel it in the air, can't you? The distinct tingle of hype, the sense that we're in the calm before the storm. It's the same kind of excitement that used to permeate the web ahead of E3, but this time, we're all looking forward to the PlayStation Showcase, which airs next week, on the 24th May. The expectations for this...
Random Like Clockwork, the Fake PS Showcase Leaks Are Back
Killzone! Darkside! Astro!
They really do go hand in hand at this point, don't they? Where there's an upcoming PlayStation Showcase, the internet is littered with fake leaks in the days leading up to it. It happened in the lead-up to the 2021 event, and tweets claiming to have the complete rundown of Wednesday's livestream are popping up again...
Rumour Ghost of Tsushima 2 Not at PlayStation Showcase
Neither is Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
There's a very, very good chance Sucker Punch Productions has a PS5 sequel to Ghost of Tsushima in development, but according to Jeff Grubb, it won't be one of Sony's big announcements for next week's PlayStation Showcase. The Giant Bomb journalist interjected during a The
News Games 'Big and Small' and 'from All Over the World' at PS Showcase
Time to Gear up
With next week's PlayStation Showcase now confirmed, Sony executives have started to put out their hype tweets. Case in point: Christian Svensson, the head of global third-party relations at the firm, says we can look forward to "some great games, big and small, from all over the world". Since Sony hasn't provided any guidance as to...
News PlayStation Showcase Finally Announced for 24th May
Over one hour of PS5, PSVR2 games
This is not a drill: a PlayStation Showcase is happening, and it's happening soon. Just announced through Sony's official channels, the event will take place on Wednesday the 24th May at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST / 10pm CET. It'll be streamed on both YouTube and Twitch. The hype is real. And let's be honest, it's...
News PlayStation Showcase Is 'Happening Very Soon', Says Reliable Reporter
Could be announced today
The heavily rumoured PlayStation Showcase is "happening very soon", according to Jason Schreier — one of the most reliable journalists in the gaming industry. Responding to a post on ResetEra, he simply says: "A PlayStation showcase is happening very soon." How soon is the question on everyone's mind, with speculation...
Rumour Sony's Big PS5 Showcase to Take Place in Approximately Two Months
To setup phase two of new-gen system
Aside from a handful of State of Plays, we’ve barely heard a peep from Sony in almost two years. We know games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine are in development, but aside from vague comments about The Last of Us’ standalone multiplayer spin-off, we have no idea what the rest of its...
Poll Will Sony Host a PlayStation Showcase Next Month?
The age-old question
It has been almost a full year since Sony's last PlayStation Showcase, where it now typically debuts some of its biggest first-party projects alongside major announcements from other publishers. Last year's event played host to the reveals of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Wolverine, as well as a new God of War Ragnarok...
News The Noticeable Absentees from PlayStation Showcase 2021
Missing in action
Whether you thought it was a barnstormer of a briefing or a bit disappointing, PlayStation Showcase 2021 was unquestionably reserved. Aside from two new projects from Insomniac Games, the Japanese giant primarily focused on updates to first-party titles that were announced last year, like God of War: Ragnarok and Gran Turismo 7...
Round Up What Was Announced at PlayStation Showcase 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
After months of patience and an ounce or two of frustration from the PlayStation community, Sony has finally delivered a digital showcase packed to the rafters with new PS5 titles and updates for hotly-anticipated games. There was a lot to take in throughout the roughly 40 minutes of reveals, so you'd be forgiven for...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Showcase 2021 Deliver on the Hype?
The Sony special
Who would have thought Sony would wait almost an entire year for its next big games showcase following the second PlayStation 5 reveal event back in September 2020. It's certainly been a long time coming, but the firm finally opened its gob with a digital presentation packed to the rafters with new PS5 games as well as significant...
Live Watch the Sony PlayStation Showcase 2021 Livestream Right Here
God of War? Grand Theft Auto? Gran Turismo?
Watch the Sony PlayStation Showcase 2021 livestream right here. This is the big one: the future of PS5 and what's next from PlayStation Studios and various third-party teams from around the world. We're expecting big reveals here, in addition to gameplay and trailers from a variety of titles, including God...
Guide PlayStation Showcase 2021: What Time Is Sony's Livestream?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is Sony's PlayStation Showcase 2021 livestream? Sony recently announced PlayStation Showcase 2021, and it sounds like the big PS5 and PS4 event we've been waiting for. So, what are all the details? In this quick PlayStation Showcase 2021 guide, we're going to tell you everything you need to know...
Random These Fake PlayStation Showcase Leaks Are Hilarious
PSP 2! Men in Black! Entire rundown!
It's the day before Sony's biggest gaming showcase of the year, so naturally, the internet is rife with fake leaks. No matter whether it's a full rundown of the entire PlayStation Showcase or fanmade concept art for a brand new handheld device, there are a lot of online users with uncles at Sony who claim to have...
Feature Our PS5, PS4 Predictions for PlayStation Showcase 2021
We get the crystal ball out
You don't know how much we've been itching to write this feature: Sony has finally confirmed its big gaming showcase for Thursday and we've got predictions to share. The Push Square editorial team has come together to each reveal two predictions: one with a somewhat realistic chance of happening and another that's based...
News God of War Creator Says First-Party Games Will Be at PlayStation Showcase 'With Flying Colours'
David Jaffe reckons the show will be worth the wait
The man who spearheaded the creation and design of the original God of War is David Jaffe, also known for creating another beloved PlayStation series with Twisted Metal. Nowadays, he's put game design on ice and conducts live streams and YouTube videos on a regular basis. The ex-designer's...
News There's Now a Teaser Trailer for Next Week's PlayStation Showcase
Taste the transitions
Here’s our first look at the presentation for next week’s PlayStation Showcase, which will show us “what’s next for PS5”. The 15-second clip gives us a glimpse at the kind of presentation style we can expect, with shifting shapes and dramatic orchestral audio paving the way for the platform’s iconic shape symbols,...
News Deep Dives from Featured Teams to Follow PS5 Showcase
Stick around for more
Next week’s PlayStation Showcase will show us “what’s next for PlayStation 5” in around 40 minutes, but those of you hoping for more will probably want to stick around. The broadcast will continue beyond the scheduled presentation with “more updates from some of the studio teams featured” in the show. We’re...
News No Next-Gen PSVR at Big PS5 Showcase
A different reality
Next week’s major PlayStation Showcase, announced moments ago, will reveal “what’s next for PlayStation 5” – but there’ll be no next-gen PSVR during the 40 minute presentation. Sony insinuated earlier in the year that we’d get updates on the new headset this summer, but our understanding is that a public annou
News PlayStation Showcase Announced, Presenting the Future of PS5 Next Week
First-party updates and more
As Sony is wont to do, it's just dropped a big announcement out of thin air. A PlayStation Showcase has just been confirmed, offering a "look into the future of PS5". Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sid Shuman gives a vague idea of what to expect, saying the showcase will "include updates from PlayStation Studios and...
