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E3 2018 Sony Details New Wave of PlayLink Titles Coming to PS4 in 2018
Chimparty and Knowledge is Power: Decades confirmed
The trademarks for Chimparty and Knowledge is Power: Decades were discovered a few days ago, and Sony has just confirmed them both, along with a handful of other brand new PlayLink games. You can see a brief glimpse of them all in the above trailer, but you can also read a little more about each...
E3 2018 Yet More Dreams Gameplay Demonstrates Potentially Infinite Variety
Dream surfing shown off
In this latest video on Dreams from PlayStation Access, we're shown how Dream Surfing works, and it looks excellent. The analogy used here is that Dream Surfing is a little like a Spotify radio station; you can set parameters for the type of experiences you...
E3 2018 New Dreams Creation Gameplay Shows Basic Animation, Music, and Logic
Unbelievable
The fine folks over at PlayStation Access have put together another video on Media Molecule's Dreams, this time delving into the creative tools you'll have at your disposal. It's a similar demonstration to what we've seen before, but we can't help but be impressed every time we see what this game can do. In this video, we see how easy...
E3 2018 Ghost of Tsushima Will Have Side-Stories for You to Explore
Optional activities will have narrative depth
As you’d expect, there’ll be a main thread to Ghost of Tsushima’s narrative, which will explore the arc of protagonist Jin Sakai in 1274 Japan. But there’ll be much more to the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s open world, which will form the fabric of the fiction. We got a glimpse of one of these...
E3 2018 Check Out an Extra 10 Minutes of Spider-Man PS4 Gameplay
Combat and web swinging shown off
If you weren't satisfied already by Spider-Man's cinematic showing at Sony's E3 2018 press conference, the game was shown off once again following the main show. Sid Shuman and Ryan Clements were joined by...
E3 2018 Léa Seydoux, Lindsay Wagner Join Death Stranding's Cast
Bionic women
Death Stranding added two new names to its all-star cast list in last night’s curious gameplay reveal: French actress Léa Seydoux and the Bionic Woman herself Lindsay Wagner. Both actresses will have prominent roles in the PlayStation 4 exclusive, alongside Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen – an insane cast. Director and auteur...
E3 2018 The Last of Us: Part II Runs on a Completely Overhauled Engine
More player choice than ever before
As far as we’re concerned, The Last of Us: Part II is the standout game at E3 2018 so far, and Naughty Dog’s been talking a little bit about the levels of effort its investing into the sequel over on the PlayStation Blog. “We’ve completely overhauled our engine, developed new combat mechanics, created a...
E3 2018 Sony, From Software Collaborate on PSVR Exclusive
Bloodborne director Hidetaka Miyazaki at the helm
Announced outside of PlayStation’s E3 2018 press conference – because Sony’s bloody weird sometimes – is news that Japan Studio and From Software are collaborating on a new PlayStation VR exclusive named Déraciné. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, this is the Bloodborne band back together, and...
Reaction Sony's Strong E3 2018 Show Almost Ruined by Rubbish Format
Dangerous territory
Sony’s E3 2018 press conference was unlike any we’ve seen before – and, if we’re brutally honest, any we’ll ever see again. The platform holder mixed things up heavily for its showcase, but one thing remained predictably consistent: industry-leading first-party games. We’ve pulled together our trio of editors to share...
Round Up What Was Announced at Sony's E3 2018 Press Conference?
A few surprises
Sony’s closed the curtain on a curious E3 2018 press conference, which had more surprises than a certain editor predicted, but was paced in perhaps the most bizarre fashion imaginable. Nevertheless, here’s everything that was announced during the Japanese giant’s showcase. Sony PlayStation E3 2018 Press Conference Round Up:...
E3 2018 God of War Grabs New Game Plus
Oh boy
New Game Plus in God of War? You got it. Confirmed during Sony's E3 2018 press conference, Kratos' superb adventure will soon let you start a new run with all of your upgrades and equipment intact. The only things that won't carry over are the story-related bits and pieces -- you'll still have to play through the game in the usual way...
E3 2018 Spider-Man Dazzles in New Gameplay, Lots of Villains Unveiled
Sinister Six?
Sony ended its E3 2018 press conference with Spider-Man, and it didn't disappoint. The new footage of the game is dynamic, teases some new story elements, and introduces a whole batch of Spidey's major enemies. We see Electro as he frees his fellow inmates from a high security prison off the coast of the city, and the situation...
E3 2018 God Knows What's Going on in Death Stranding Anymore
Just enjoy the journey
As promised, Hideo Kojima brought a lengthy new look at Death Stranding to E3 2018, and it confused everyone. The gameplay still looks quite early, but it’s clear that the auteur has a mind-bogglingly bonkers vision for this PlayStation 4 exclusive opus. Exactly what your objective in Death Stranding is remains unclear at...
E3 2018 The Last of Us: Part II Lives Up to the Hype
Naughty Gods
Wow! In a showcase packed with promising PlayStation 4 exclusives, Naughty Dog once again rose to the challenge with a demo of The Last of Us: Part II that delivered on every level. We start out at some kind of prom, where a 19-year-old Ellie is living a normal life with her girlfriend. It’s typical stuff from the developer: subtle,...
E3 2018 Call of Duty: Black Ops III Is Free on PS Plus Now
That's a plus
Sony has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops III will join the current June PlayStation Plus lineup, and you can download it now. This ties into a deal related to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. If you pre-order the game, you'll gain access to four fan-favourite maps -- that's Slums, Jungle, Firing Range, and Summit. Will you be...
E3 2018 Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay Brings Blood and Samurai Sunsets
Land of the Rising Sun
Ghost of Tsushima got a lengthy gameplay demo during Sony's E3 2018 press conference. It's got gorgeous environments and some brutal combat. Clearly, developer Sucker Punch has been watching old samurai movies. The title didn't get a release date or anything, in case you're wondering, so just be sure to soak yourself in the...
Talking Point Did Sony PlayStation's E3 2018 Press Conference Deliver?
The big one
It’s the one we were all looking forward to, but did Sony PlayStation’s anticipated E3 2018 press conference bring the house down? As promised, the company led on Death Stranding, The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and Spider-Man, but it also revealed Resident Evil 2 and Nioh 2. But what was your favourite game on...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's E3 2018 Press Conference Right Here
Join us live for the PlayStation Showcase
Sony PlayStation’s E3 2018 press conference – also known as the PlayStation E3 2018 Showcase – is the event that we’ve all been waiting for, and you can watch it live right here. The platform holder’s promised deep dives on Death Stranding, The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and...
Guide What Time Is Sony PlayStation's E3 2018 Press Conference?
Confirmed games and more
Sony PlayStation confused everyone with the announcement of its E3 2018 press conference, but now that the dust has settled we have a much clearer picture of what the company intends to show. For many of you, this will be the “big one”, so you’re going to want to know and where you’ll be able to watch the PlayStation...
Soapbox Sony's E3 2018 Press Conference Will Not Bring More Than the Big Four
You've been warned. Again
As Microsoft rattled off an unprecedented number of third-party announcements last night, I turned to the Push Square team and I said: Sony really is focusing on the big four. And then I had a quick browse of my favourite forums in the aftermath of it all, and rolled my eyes at the ridiculous speculation still going on...
E3 2018 Did Xbox Really Need to Copy Sony's Iconic Start Up Screen?
Sony Interactive Entertainment presents
Sony Computer Entertainment presents. The black screen with the plain white font. It may have changed to Sony Interactive Entertainment in more recent years, but it’s been a part of every PlayStation exclusive for over 20 years. The word is thrown around a lot, but it really is iconic at this stage. So what...
Reaction Microsoft's E3 2018 Press Conference Was Killer for PS4 Owners
A great show for Sony fans
We’ve always said that you can’t truly judge an E3 press conference until you work it; the sheer number of news articles in the aftermath is the real test of how many games were on display. And let us tell you, Microsoft just sent us into overdrive in a way that not even some Sony briefings have: there were an insane...
News Detroit: Become Human Surpasses One Million Units in Two Weeks
Quantic Dream's fastest selling game
Detroit: Become Human, the very likeable PlayStation 4 exclusive from Parisian developer Quantic Dream, has sold one million units worldwide in two weeks. This makes it the studio’s fastest selling title, as it took Heavy Rain five weeks to achieve the same feat. The sci-fi adventure’s already off to a great...
Round Up All Sony's E3 2018 Countdown Announcements
Five days of fire
Sony’s concluded its PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown, wrapping up five daily reveals across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. Here’s a roundup of everything it had to show: All Sony's E3 2018 Countdown Announcements: Tetris Effect Brings a Trippy Take on a Classic to PS4, PSVR PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Sad
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 5 - Eagerly Anticipated PSVR Announcement
What could it be?
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement every single day. And in the aftermath of the likes of Tetris Effect, Days Gone, Twin Mirror, and more, its PlayStation Countdown concludes with the announcement of an eagerly anticipated title coming to PlayStation VR. Join us live from 8AM...
E3 2018 Chimparty, Knowledge Is Power Decades Trademarked by Sony
Sound like new PlayLink experiences
Looks like Sony’s refreshing its PlayLink line, as it’s trademarked Chimparty and Knowledge Is Power Decades in Japan. The latter is likely to be a sequel to Wish Studios’ likeable quiz game, while the former sounds like some kind of casual party experience. Don’t expect either title to be announced...
Talking Point Does Days Gone Need a New Release Date Already?
ANTHEM invades the party
You’ve got to feel for Sony Bend sometimes. The studio can’t ever seem to catch a break with Days Gone, but in the wake of a positive Game Informer cover story campaign and a decent release date reveal earlier this week, everything was looking good for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. And then ANTHEM just announced that...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 4 - New PSVR Game Announcement
Virtual insanity
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect, Days Gone, and Twin Mirror, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the announcement of a brand new PlayStation VR title. What on Earth is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find...
News Days of Play Discounts Drop in North America Ahead of E3 2018
What're yer buyin'?
Y’know what E3 2018 does? Gets you hyped about video games. But while we doubt you’ll be able to buy The Last of Us: Part II and Death Stranding by the end of next week, you will be able to pick up a bunch of titles discounted as part of Sony’s Days of Play promotion. The digital sale is live now, and will run right the way...
E3 2018 Sony Announces Range of PlayStation Gear for Sale at E3
Gear up
If you're lucky enough to be attending E3 2018 in Los Angeles next week, Sony has revealed a collection of PlayStation merchandise you'll be able to get your hands on. Over on the PlayStation Blog, you can get a preview of what to expect. There's a range of PlayStation branded clothing, God of War figurines, some Kojima Productions merch,...
E3 2018 Check Out 20 Minutes of Dreams Story Mode Gameplay
Artsy
We've seen plenty of footage from the creation toolset in Media Molecule's upcoming title Dreams, but we've not seen a great deal from its story campaign. The above video from PlayStation Access goes through the beginning of the game, introducing the way the story is structured. As we've come to expect from Media Molecule, it all looks...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 3 - New PS4 Game Announcement
Why? Just 'cause
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect and Days Gone's release date, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the announcement of a brand new PS4 games. What could it be? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out...
Talking Point How Can Sony Win E3 2018?
Flawless victory
And so the next great battle of our era awaits: E3 2018 is days away, and sides are already being selected. The tribal element to gaming’s greatest show is tiring and detracts from the celebratory aspect of the event itself, but there’s no getting away from it: a winner will be selected in the heat of the moment – and a victor...
News Sony's Days of Play Offer Begins Today with Huge PS Store Sale
Money money money
This year's Days of Play sale is getting started today, and Sony has taken to the PlayStation Blog to promote its range of offers. As well as hardware bundles and discounts on physical games, the PlayStation Store sees a sizeable selection of savings on PS4 and PSVR games, as well as DLC. Plenty of major titles are included in the
E3 2018 PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Saddles Up on 22nd February
Biker grove
Days Gone is revving up its engine ahead of a 22nd February release. Sony confirmed the date as part of its pre-E3 2018 countdown show minutes ago, alongside a new trailer which showcases a ton of new footage – including some terrifying infected animals. Will you be surviving the harsh post-apocalyptic wilderness next year? Wear your...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 2 - Release Date for an Upcoming Worldwide Studios Title
Concrete Genie? Dreams? Days Gone?
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement or reveal every single day. And in the aftermath of Tetris Effect, its PlayStation Countdown continues with the release date for an upcoming Worldwide Studios title. What is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out. PlayStation...
News Stream Classic Sony Soundtracks on PlayStation Music's YouTube Channel
We're assuming it's official
Is this an official channel? Right now, that’s the big question mark looming over this new PlayStation Music YouTube channel, because if it isn’t then it’s about to get stung by a series of copyright strikes and shut down. But if it is, then it has the potential to blossom into something very exciting indeed:...
E3 2018 Sony Builds the Hype with Snappy E3 Teaser Trailer
Are you ready?
Sony has already outlined exactly what to expect from its E3 2018 press conference. We'll be getting a closer look at four of its major exclusives: Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us: Part II, and Spider-Man. The thing is, all of these games are looking fantastic, so there's little doubt that we'll be in for an...
News Detroit: Become Human Is Already Quantic Dream's Most Successful Game in Japan
Ahead of Heavy Rain
Detroit: Become Human has sold more copies in two weeks than Heavy Rain did in its entire lifespan in Japan, making it Quantic Dream’s most successful game of all time in the territory. While the retail sales don’t make for particularly impressive reading in our Media Create report, 56k units is remarkable for an extremely...
Live PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 1 - New PS4 Game with PSVR Support
And we're off
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 with a brand new game announcement or reveal every single day. And its PlayStation Countdown begins with a new PS4 game with PSVR support. What is it? Join us live from 8AM PT/4PM BST to find out. PlayStation E3 2018 Countdown Day 1: <liveblog id="0606_e3countdown1_2018" tags="#PlayStationE3 #PS4...
News Popular Sony E3 'Leak' Is Utter Nonsense
Here we go again
E3 2018 is mere days away, and as is the case every year, "leaked" documents are doing the rounds on the internet. But there's one in particular that we've seen covered on numerous websites as if it actually carries some weight. We're not quite sure where it originated, but it doesn't really matter when it's clearly nonsense to...
Soapbox Spider-Man's E3 2018 Showing Needs to Come Out Swingin'
Great power, great responsibility
As the classic Offspring yodel goes: as long as you’re swinging strong then you’ll get by. Spider-Man must take these lessons to heart, as it suits up and prepares to thwip into its third successive E3 press conference. Unlike the other “deep dives” that Sony’s promised, we’ve seen a lot more of...
News Awesome Ghost of Tsushima Artwork Steps Out of the Shadows Ahead of E3 2018
Art attack
We're due to see a bit more of Ghost of Tsushima, the latest title from Sucker Punch, during Sony's E3 2018 conference, but up to now, we've seen and heard very little about the project. However, these two pieces of concept art have emerged online, and they're rather lovely. The debut trailer looked similarly gorgeous, and we're...
News Sony Bins E3 2018 Press Conference Pre-Show
Counting down with daily reveals instead
Sony’s definitely been experimenting with different press conference formats over the past year, and one of its bolder ideas at E3 2017 was to deliver an hour-long pre-show prior to the main event itself. For many, the pre-show was better than the briefing that followed, bringing a wide-array of...
News Streaming Service PlayStation Now Tops 650 Games, Discounted Through September
Now what?
Streaming service PlayStation Now has been quietly amassing an enormous software library, and in the United States it’s just topped 650 games. That’s a lot of content on-demand for a nominal monthly fee, with the platform holder putting the service on sale through 25th September. From today, newcomers will be able to get their first...
News June 2018's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Close encounters
Get them while they're hot! This month's complimentary collection of PlayStation Plus titles is now ready to download in Europe, with availability in the Americas to follow suit in due course. As a reminder, the PS4 games you can look forward to for June are the brilliant sci-fi strategy game XCOM 2, and the fun, addictive...
News Sony to Announce New PS4 Games Daily Prior to E3 2018
The countdown begins
Sony’s counting down to E3 2018 by making a new announcement every single day starting from 6th June running right the way through to the organisation’s press conference on 11th June. The appetisers will air live at 8AM PT/4PM BST every day, and will span everything from a first-party release date through to brand new games...
News Quirky New PlayStation Ad Channels PSone Era Marketing
Play fearlessly
There’s a new PlayStation commercial, and if you’ve been around since the PSone days, then this may feel like familiar territory. It’s more of a mood piece, built upon the slogan ‘Play Fearlessly’. To be honest, we’re not sure we fully understand it; we could put on our Media Studies hat and write a more thoughtful...
News Detroit: Become Human Is Quantic Dream's 'Most Successful' Game So Far
Press X to congratulate
Detroit: Become Human got a generally strong reception from critics, but the feedback from fans has been overwhelmingly positive thus far. And it sounds like Quantic Dream’s sci-fi opus has been a hit commercially as well, as bigwig Guillaume de Fondaumière has tweeted that the title is the French studio's “most...
Poll Which PS4 Exclusive Has You Most Hyped at Sony's E3 2018 Showcase?
The best of a great bunch
Sony is approaching things differently when it comes to E3 2018, as its first-party focus will lie at the feet of four exclusive games when PlayStation takes to the stage. Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us: Part II are all planning on wowing audiences around the world with brand new trailers...
