Tag: State of Play
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for November 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play Japan
In an unexpected State of Play livestream, Sony decided to focus the entire show on its Japanese and Asian audiences, presenting PS5 titles fit for their tastes. These are still global announcements, though, so the reveals will make their way to Western shores too. Below, you will find all PS5...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
Share your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
Completely out of the blue, Sony announced it would be hosting a State of Play livestream with a twist. Rather than the standard setup, this showcase would focus on "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". For just over 40 minutes, this resulted in announcements...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Japan Here (November 2025)
40+ minutes of Japan, Asia reveals
Probably the most unusual of any State of Play livestreams up until now, Sony today plans to share 40+ minutes of PS5 news and reveals designed for the Japanese and Asian markets. This will result in announcements for "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". There'll also be...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's latest State of Play is on the way, and this one has a special focus on Japan. It should be an interesting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play Japan. What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan...
News State of Play Announced for 11th November, Focus on Japanese PS5 Games
Over 40 minutes of news and reveals
Sony has confirmed it's hosting a new State of Play livestream tomorrow, 11th November 2025. This will be a showcase focusing on PS5 games from Japan and Asia, dubbed "State of Play Japan", and will run for more than 40 minutes. It'll focus on "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other...
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play
Three months later, Sony has returned with yet another State of Play livestream, this time promising PlayStation Studios updates across 35 minutes of show time. This big tease, along with various third-party reveals, meant that expectations were a little higher for this event compared to others. Below you'll...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for September 2025?
Have your say on the latest PS5 show
TGS is here, and Sony has put on a State of Play livestream to coincide with it. The firm's September showcases have generally been the biggest for the year, so it's safe to say expectations were higher for this event compared to others. Going into the show, we knew Saros would be there with five minutes of...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (September 2025)
Nice try, bub
It's time for another Sony PlayStation State of Play, which means approximately 35 minutes of new PS5 updates. We know Housemarque's next project Saros will be among the lineup, but what else awaits? Fans are hoping for Marvel's Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, and more. Join us live from 2PM PT / 10PM BST to find out. PlayStation...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for September 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony has another State of Play lined up for us, with plenty of cool announcements and updates to enjoy. It should be an exciting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related ids="188265"> What Time...
Predict the unpredicted
All the rumblings were true: Sony has just officially announced its next State of Play presentation, in its regular late-September slot. With about 35 minutes of third- and first-party games included, we're left wondering what the show might entail. This calls for another set of predictions! Below we'll be going over a few...
News State of Play Confirmed for 24th September, 35 Minutes of PS5 News and Reveals
PS5 exclusive Saros confirmed for showcase
Sony has today announced a State of Play livestream will indeed be taking place this week. In fact, it's tomorrow, 24th September. The showcase will be just over 35 minutes long, and includes an "extended look" at Saros from developer Housemarque. Here's the full brief from the PlayStation Blog: We’ll...
News PS5 Fans Anticipate Big State of Play Livestream This Week
Now, we wait
The worst kept secret in the gaming industry could be cleared up by the end of today. Sony is widely expected to host a State of Play this week, with the event anticipated ahead of the Tokyo Game Show. The convention will get underway from Thursday, 25th September at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba. We fully expect the timing of the...
Live Watch the 007 First Light State of Play Livestream Here
Tune in for 30+ minutes of James Bond gameplay
More than likely to most people's surprise, Sony announced it is putting on a special State of Play livestream focusing entirely on upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light. The show will be all about this single game and won't feature any other announcements. Tune in for over 30 minutes of 007 First...
News State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, Deep Dive on 007 First Light
30+ minutes of James Bond action
Sony has announced a new State of Play livestream will take place this week, and it will focus entirely on the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive, titled 007 First Light. The deep dive will include more than 30 minutes of gameplay, and will feature "a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6...
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Sony will host a PS5 livestream in late September which could be a PS Showcase but is more likely to be a State of Play. That’s according to Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who has a strong track record of being accurate about these things. Speaking as part of a livestream earlier today, Grubb invited websites to report on...
News What Time Is Ghost of Yotei PS5's State of Play Livestream?
Find out when to watch Sucker Punch's showcase
We’ve all been waiting for this one: Ghost of Yotei’s big State of Play blowout will air this week, from 2PM PDT/10PM BST on 10th July. Before we continue, here’s when you can expect to watch the broadcast in your country: 10PM BST 10th July 2025 The livestream, which was announced earlier in...
News PS5's Brilliant New State of Play Breaks Records for Sony
Mission accomplished
The latest State of Play, which aired just hours ago on 4th June, is already the most viewed ever. With 2.8 million views at the time of writing, the broadcast is comfortably above Horizon Forbidden West’s dedicated livestream, as well as 2022’s summer State of Play. It’ll be really interesting to see if Ghost of...
Poll What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play? (June 2025)
The big one before SGF
Sony treated us to what we think was a very good State of Play just ahead of Summer Game Fest. There were some pretty big announcements in this one, and although there was perhaps a lack of PlayStation first-party news, we can't help but feel that it was a well paced event. But what about the games themselves? As has become...
Reaction Sony Finally Understands the Assignment with One of the Best State of Plays of the PS5 Era
State of yay
It hasn’t hurt PS5’s popularity in the slightest, but Sony’s showcases have been mixed for many years now. There have been good ones, like last year’s stream featuring Ghost of Yotei, but this felt like the company finally understood its assignment. <related ids="183236"> The thing with State of Plays, and E3 press...
News James Bond, Silent Hill Among the Most Viewed Trailers at State of Play
All the trailers ordered
While it’s far from a scientific demonstration of overall interest, it’s always fun to see which trailers from the latest State of Play proved the most popular on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel. The numbers across the board are incredible for this year’s show by the way, with 2.7 million watching the English...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play
In amongst the busy summer season of game reveals, Sony has hosted another State of Play livestream to share what it's bringing to the table in the coming months. Through a mixture of first-party and third-party announcements, the big PlayStation maker had more than 40 minutes of content to share. Below you'll...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Share your reaction to the latest PS5 showcase
Despite its last-minute announcement, Sony still decided to host a State of Play livestream for June 2025, fitting in with the rest of the summer gaming showcases. It promised just over 40 minutes of PS5 announcements, and that's exactly what it delivered on. The headline reveals were a Marvel fighting...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (4th June, 2025)
Saros? God of War? Resident Evil? Wolverine?
Are you planning to watch PlayStation’s State of Play? To be honest, we didn’t think it was happening this year, but Sony has come up clutch with a last-minute announcement. That means there’s been very little time to set expectations, but we know we’re getting 40 minutes of PS5 games from around...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony is bestowing upon us another State of Play, promising a whole bunch of announcements and updates on games heading to PS5. It should be an exciting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related...
News State of Play Confirmed for 4th June, 40+ Minutes of PS5 Games
Starts at 10pm BST / 2pm PT
There's growing belief amongst PS5 enthusiasts that Sony will announce a new State of Play broadcast this week. More specifically, some are expecting said announcement to happen later today, with the event itself taking place on Thursday. This would follow the patten of past shows. Now, it's important to note that all...
News PlayStation State of Play Event for June Could Be on After All
Grubb weighs in
For pretty much all of the PS5 generation, PlayStation fans have come to expect that Sony will host some kind of digital event in the month of May. The firm has put on either a PlayStation Showcase or a State of Play around this time every year since 2019, but it's looking increasingly likely Sony will be bucking that trend in 2025...
News Sony's New State of Play Proves the Value of Deep Dives, Trends on YouTube
More of these, please
Sony’s new State of Play may not have been the exact broadcast many wanted, but it’s a reminder of the value of Deep Dives. Borderlands 4, presumably through contractual reasons, got an exclusive 20-minute broadcast on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel overnight, and it’s already well on its way to a million...
News State of Play Presents Borderlands 4 Deep Dive on PS5 Pro
Check out 20 minutes of PS5 Pro gameplay
Gearbox Software has revealed a Borderlands 4 deep dive via Sony's own State of Play format, with over 20 minutes of PS5 Pro gameplay showcased. Check it out above. Footage covers exploration of the open world as well as a portion of a mission, before diving into combat, the new Vault Hunters, and character...
Live Watch State of Play's Borderlands 4 Reveal Right Here
20 minutes of Borderlands 4 action on PS5
Gearbox Software has brought forward the Borderlands 4 release date by two weeks, and now it wants to share a deep dive into what you'll be playing on PS5 ahead of schedule. Using the State of Play format from Sony, you will get to see around 20 minutes of developer-led gameplay that focuses on "missions,...
News State of Play Set for Wednesday, 20 Minutes of Borderlands 4 Gameplay
PS5 release date brought forward
Announced a few months back, Sony has now confirmed the State of Play livestream for Borderlands 4 will take place tomorrow, 30th April. It'll feature over 20 minutes of gameplay covering "missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, new and returning characters, and more". The show starts at 10pm BST / 2pm PT /...
News Sony's Latest State of Play Set a New Viewership Record for a PS5, PS4 Livestream
Peaks at over two million concurrent viewers
Despite pretty strong criticism since its inception, Sony’s been gradually growing its State of Play brand. And according to Streams Charts, its latest livestream set a new record for the series, peaking at over two million concurrent viewers. This data takes into account co-streamers across YouTube...
Poll What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play?
Share your personal PS5 picks
Now the dust has settled and everyone has had their say on the overall show, it's time to share what your favourite PS5 game was from this week's State of Play livestream. Opinion on the digital event was generally quite mixed, with some liking a handful of announcements while others struggling to find much to love. If...
Reaction The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
The state of play
We’re all for fair criticism, but the discourse around Sony’s State of Play livestreams is slowly beginning to grate. Before we get accused of being hypocrites, we’ll readily accept we’ve fed the narrative at times. We’ve opined the manufacturer’s overall lack of fan engagement, and the inconsistency between shows...
News Of Course Five Nights at Freddy's Is the Big Winner from State of Play
It can't keep getting away with this
We may never understand the excitement surrounding it, but there's a reason why Sony continues to include Five Nights at Freddy's games in its PS5 livestreams: they do big numbers. The latest State of Play showcase is evidence of that, as the new PS5 trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is...
News New Bungie Game Targeting PS5, PC, and Switch Skips State of Play Reveal
Despite rumours, it wasn't confirmed
With the next State of Play livestream now less than 12 hours away, rumours and speculation are rampant as to what Sony will have to share during the digital showcase. The likes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Lost Soul Aside, and Hell Is Us all seem like locks, but a fresh rumour suggests another game...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2025?
All the PS5 reveals
Five months after its last outing, Sony has returned to the digital stage with a bumper State of Play show housing over 40 minutes of PS5 news, reveals, and game announcements. To have your say on the showcase, click on through to our latest Push Square Poll. Below you'll find a complete list of all the announcements from Sony's...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Have your say on the latest PS5 show
The first State of Play livestream of the year from Sony is now over, having provided us with a fairly decent glimpse at what 2025 has in store for PS5 owners. In the leadup to these showcases, it's always difficult to properly align your expectations as the State of Play branding can be so unpredictable. As...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (12th February, 2025)
Death Stranding 2! Metal Gear Delta! Bloodborne?
Are you planning to watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream? As the first in a very busy year, the Japanese giant has the opportunity to set out its stall for 2025. While it's been coy about what it has planned for the broadcast, it's said we can expect a "creative and unique selection of...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Another PlayStation State of Play is upon us, promising "news and updates on great games coming to the PS5". That all sounds great, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related ids="178012"> When Is PlayStation's State of...
News State of Play Confirmed for Wednesday, 40+ Minutes of PS5 News and Updates
Taking place at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET
Sony has revealed the first State of Play livestream will take place this Wednesday, 12th February 2025, featuring more than 40 minutes of PS5 game announcements, news, and updates. The showcase starts at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET. In the PlayStation Blog post announcing the event, Sony says to expect...
News All Eyes on Rumoured State of Play Later This Week
Love is in the air
While there’s been no comment or confirmation from platform holder Sony, the industry’s most notorious crystal ball gazers all believe there’ll be a State of Play this week. Reliable tipsters like Jeff Grubb, Nate the Hate, and Brazil have all tossed their hats into the ring, although it’s uncertain exactly
News Sony Could Be Plotting a PS5 Livestream Around Valentine's Day
"What does your heart tell you?"
Leakers trade in credibility and are usually only as good as their last prediction. Considering veteran leakster Nate the Hate, in a spectacularly public fashion and coming right down to the wire, correctly predicted the exact date of the Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal in January, we're inclined to listen. Doubling down...
Rumour Next State of Play Showcase Set for Next Month
So says Nintendo Switch 2 leaker
Sony's next State of Play livestream will take place next month in February, the leaker who just correctly suggested the Nintendo Switch 2 will be announced today has hinted. Responding to a user on Twitter asking about the next possible State of Play showcase, NateDrake responded: "How's February sound?" A State...
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Ghost with the most
Sony's latest State of Play aired earlier this week, and to almost everyone's surprise, it was actually quite well received. The 33-minute presentation offered updates on a large number of PS5 games, while also providing a handful of fresh announcements. Now, obviously, Ghost of Yotei is the big one — and rightly so — but...
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2024?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
To coincide with Tokyo Games Show this week, Sony hosted another State of Play livestream, this time promising more than 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games across a roughly 30-minute runtime. If you weren't able to watch the show live or are in need of a recap, the links below will take you to all our coverage of the State of Play so...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
The state of State of Play
Another State of Play has come to an end, and it's easy to argue that Sony needed to win back some good faith with this latest showing. Following on from the eye-watering PS5 Pro price reveal, the Japanese giant has to start justifying the expense of its mid-gen upgrade — but did this September 2024 broadcast do the...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (24th September, 2024)
Remasters! Remasters! More remasters?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? With the critically acclaimed Astro Bot already available, PlayStation fans are beginning to ponder what's next from Sony. This latest State of Play will run for 30 minutes and feature 20 different games, spanning both PS5 and PSVR2. We'll bring you all...
News Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Spoilers
Sony appears to have leaked many of the titles from its upcoming State of Play, which you can learn when and where to watch through here. As spotted by Gematsu, and rapidly circulating on social media, a new section of
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Wondering what time is PlayStation's State of Play? Looking for where to watch Sony's livestream? For those of you out of the loop, State of Play is the Japanese giant's irregularly scheduled broadcast, where it reveals new games and updates to old ones. On this page, we're going to explain exactly when and where you...
