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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/23/playstation-stores-top-downloads-of-2023/',
                'PlayStation Store’s top downloads of 2023',
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<p class="">Last year saw a legendary lineup of tremendous games spanning many genres and playstyles. Today, it’s time to look at the top PlayStation Store downloads across all of 2023.</p>
<p class="">With so many great releases, this list features some of last year’s biggest blockbusters, plus some returning fan favorites that found their way onto the list.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td><td><strong>FIFA 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MLB The Show 23</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>FINAL FANTASY XVI</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WWE 2K23</strong></td><td><strong>FINAL FANTASY XVI</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Space</strong></td><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Street Fighter 6</strong></td><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Need For Speed Unbound</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MLB The Show 23</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>FIFA 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Part II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WWE 2K23</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Persona 4 Golden</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Totally Accurate Battle Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wobbly Life</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>TEKKEN 7</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><strong>        </strong><strong> </strong><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR2 Games*</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pistol Whip</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em> *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PSVR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Creed Rise to Glory</strong></td><td><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Destiny 2</strong></td><td><strong>Trackmania</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td><td><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/23/helldivers-2-galactic-war-gameplay-detailed-complete-missions-reclaim-planets-rescue-the-galaxy/',
                'Helldivers 2 Galactic War gameplay detailed: complete missions, reclaim planets, rescue the galaxy',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/00b432c63c88b14d3bcf796380edb26e37c01032.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">One of the key features of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/?smcid=ma">Helldivers 2</a> is The Galactic War. Super Earth’s territories are under siege on all fronts by monstrous enemies hell-bent on destroying humanity’s way of life. From the war table aboard your ship, your team can watch as the conflict unfolds and take part in battles across the universe. Do your part to advance the frontlines in the name of Freedom and Managed Democracy.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Helldivers</h2>
<p class="">Helldivers are the true heroes of Super Earth. As an elite soldier, you have the full might of Super Earth’s arsenal at your disposal. Use your lethal array of stratagems and weaponry to defend its colonizers and liberate planets from enemy forces.</p>
<p class="">Rise through the ranks and take on increasingly difficult missions to solidify your place in Helldiver history – and if one Helldiver should perish, that’s just an opportunity for another Citizen to realize their dream. Prosperity and liberty are your core values and it’s your privilege to spread them.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The enemy factions</h2>
<p class="">The robotic Automatons and the bug-like Termininds terrorize Super Earth citizens in the biggest conflict since the last Helldiver mobilization, over one hundred years ago. Each faction operates differently, and requires their own strategies – and stratagems – to face.</p>
<p class="">The work of a Helldiver never ends as more planets fall into the enemy’s clutches and the battle rages on. Play your part in an evolving war to reclaim planets for Super Earth and spread democracy and liberty to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Conquer not only Super Earth’s foes but the elements themselves, as you brave a plethora of environmental hazards on the surface of alien worlds.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Missions and operations</h2>
<p class="">Unite with your comrades in arms and monitor the conflict at the War Table together.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Assemble around the Galactic War map with your squad and choose your mission.</em></p>
<p class="">Once you choose a planet, the War Table will allow you to choose an operation to partake in. Operations consist of up to three missions, with a variety of primary objectives, like eradicating bug infestations, destroying enemy supplies, and retrieving valuable data.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeWE3cmx1M2s2YXR2YWF4OXVlZnBiZmd4YmFjd3cwZDlnMGZ1ZjNpZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/YGdZumXl69ycFOxeyO/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>You can strategize with your team and build your load-outs collaboratively to prepare for the challenge ahead.</em></p>
<p class="">Embark on a range of different missions, from taking down high value targets or launching missiles to strike the heart of enemy strongholds. While fighting on the frontlines, keep your eyes open for potential resources and intel to bring back to Super Earth researchers. Your progress contributes to the overall war effort, and brings you closer to liberating that sector of the galaxy.</p>
<p class="">Super Earth is depending on you. Enlist today—Hellpods drop when <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/?smcid=ma">Helldivers 2</a> releases on February 8!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/24/tower-of-fantasy-x-evangelion-collaboration-details-revealed/',
                'Tower of Fantasy × Evangelion collaboration details revealed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/41d8e1d06a22ecfc1106e89d4f59fd24f8d22633.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi, all the Wanderers, welcome back! I’m Sky, the lead designer at Hotta Studio of Perfect World Games.</p>
<p class="">Brace yourselves, as Tower of Fantasy is gearing up for a compelling collaboration with the iconic sci-fi anime, Evangelion. The buzz around this collaboration has been incredible, and today, I’m thrilled to share the latest scoop on the collaboration content. Additionally, we’ll delve into previews of the future versions, version 3.6 and version 4.0, and spill the beans on the upcoming PS5 physical copy!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Evangelion Fantasy</strong></h2>
<p class="">First and foremost, we’re overjoyed to be able to collaborate with Evangelion! Many on our team are fans of this timeless anime, and that passion fueled our entire development process.</p>
<p class="">We will introduce Shinji Ikari, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Rei Ayanami to the Vera Sector. As the Angels launch a sudden assault, players will join forces with these iconic characters to thwart the crisis. During the collaboration, you can obtain simulacrums of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami. The inclusion of these beloved characters is bound to inject a fresh dose of vitality into your gaming adventure!</p>
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<p class="">In our quest for authenticity, we recreated the captivating visuals of the original anime. Whether it’s the colossal Angels or the EVA units—EVA-00, EVA-01, and EVA-02—we’ve replicated them on a 1:1 scale. Our aim is for players to truly feel the impact of these giant EVAs when they make their grand entrances in the story. Furthermore, we’ve faithfully reproduced classic scenes from the original anime within the game’s narrative. While the specific details are currently under wraps, we can’t wait for you to experience them firsthand in the game.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYjFiNDNmbzZwc25lcG53amVsZjFtdWczMHp3MTNmOGJwbDUyd2YzdSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/9wImTrZOAvdPTM8jss/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMmYzcDA1cGxxZmxnc2pmMzVjcjRjbjZ6Znh2ZG5mZHQ0aGtvNnNkaiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/jsgr0inCbrDzq9on1B/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481287781_f3a7428564_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481287781_f3a7428564_h.jpg" width="31%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481430718_8a2ece8fb4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481430718_8a2ece8fb4_h.jpg" width="31%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481697500_89216da94b_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481697500_89216da94b_h.jpg" width="31%"/></a></p>
<p class="">We’ve absorbed the enchanting designs from the original Evangelion anime, extracting design elements from the entry plug and seamlessly integrating them as a vehicle into the Tower of Fantasy world. In our expansive open-world, vehicles are essential for exploring, and our new collaborative vehicle promises a one-of-a-kind exploration experience.</p>
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<p class="">Now, onto a familiar face—Pen Pen! This adorable companion will join the adventure as a smart servant to accompany players on their journey.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384747_5e2f1a81d4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384747_5e2f1a81d4_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384742_4539a82546_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384742_4539a82546_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="">This collaboration is set to unfold in the first half of 2024. We’re actively fine-tuning the content, with each team member pouring their heart into blending the essence of the original Evangelion anime with our love for Tower of Fantasy. We hope this collaboration will allow you to experience the perfect fusion of Evangelion and Tower of Fantasy, and enjoy the wonderful feeling of forming bonds with these beloved characters.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Preview of future versions</strong></h2>
<p class="">In the upcoming version  3.6 Beyond Horizons set to launch on January 30, the new map Aquaville will be introduced, marking the final piece of Domain 9. Compared to the other three areas in Domain 9, Aquaville exhibits a distinct sci-fi style, offering a completely different atmosphere.</p>
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<p class="">At the core of Aquaville is the Distant Beacon Cabin 8, with industrial and commercial zones constructed along the inner walls of Cabin 8. As you first enter the space capsule, you’ll witness the breathtaking sight of a folded city. Moreover, Cabin 8 features a unique gravity system, with a special road known as the gravity rail connecting various areas scattered across the inner walls. Progressing along the gravity rail will provide you with a thrilling map-running experience of spinning in the air.</p>
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<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaHZ2cTdjdWdpYmFwMGQ1M3lmeXY4YzJpbDZnZnRmYXRjcnB3Y2t5ZSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/0efTMhGNC67hR5OMke/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">In version 3.6, we’re introducing a brand-new Simulacrum character named Plotti. Hailing from the Hykros headquarters, Algorithm Ark, Plotti serves as the rotating Authorizer, a hacker responsible for maintaining Gesthos and monitoring the operation of Omnium reactors across different time and space dimensions. Her every move adheres to protocols and regulations, yet beneath the surface, a rebellious side is hinted at, suggesting a completely different personality. Her weapon EP-7000 Skyfire is a dual-attribute hand cannon with fire and physical properties, set to launch on January 30.</p>
<p class="">As a game with long-term operation plans, Tower of Fantasy has much more in store for future versions. New companions, new open world, and stories will unfold in version 4.0—stay tuned for the what’s to come!</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481287666_29e5796ab7_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481287666_29e5796ab7_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481430548_029b709c1a_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53481430548_029b709c1a_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZHBocWo5a3k2dWlyNjBkZWM2b3U2ODZxd3doam1naWI1cGdxam84NyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1rT5A8mXfpMVJzubCT/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Physical copy information</strong></h2>
<p class="">Finally, we have some more news to share with you! Tower of Fantasy is set to release a physical copy, including the following in-game items:</p>
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<p class="">For specific release details, please stay tuned for official announcements.</p>
<p class="">That concludes our sharing this time. Thank you all for your support. We hope you find joy and surprises throughout your Tower of Fantasy adventure.</p>
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                'Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42 arrives today with new cars and Café Menus',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! Update 1.42* for Gran Turismo 7 arrives Wednesday, January 24th at 11:00pm PST / January 25th at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST. Let’s take a look at what’s included. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three new cars</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>A digital concept car infused with the DNA of BVLGARI.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central from end of February</p>
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<p class="">The BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo is a digital concept car inspired by the iconic BVLGARI Aluminum watch from 1998 and shares the same spirit: sporty, smart and essential, yet precise and quality crafted. The shapes, materials, colours, and overall design language of the car are directly inspired by the form language and spirit of the aluminum watch. </p>
<p class="">The barchetta body style is an archetype of sportiness which expresses dynamic movement, lightness, and performance. The body design is an essential combination of pure and geometrical shapes, which are symbolic of Italian car design traditions of creativity and character, integrating some original references to the glorious era of ’60s and ’70s concept cars from Italian Carrozzeria. The result is a timeless design that is undeniably Italian in its innovative conceptual spirit and its expression of style and coolness, transcending all the temporary fashions and short-term trends, to affirm itself as a pure expression of BVLGARI design DNA.</p>
<p class="">Complimentary offer for owners of the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Models.</p>
<p class="">Those who purchase the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Model chronograph watch and register via the QR code will receive this car at no additional cost along with early access ahead of the official February release (to be distributed as a Car Ticket each month beginning late January). Take this opportunity to experience BVLGARI’s revolutionary digital concept car alongside this Vision Gran Turismo 10th anniversary commemorative chronograph watch.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>A sports coupe that embodies the athletic elegance sought out by Genesis.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central</p>
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<p class="">The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept emotionally applies Genesis’ Athletic Elegance design philosophy. The design orchestrates the cab’s backward proportions with Genesis’ typical anti-wedge attitude that is structured around a virtual parabolical tensioned theory common to the entire Genesis model line-up. </p>
<p class="">The X Gran Berlinetta Concept design language is pure and muscular with the volumes centered around the wheels. It sports Genesis’ new front fascia that abstracts the crest grille and links it with the quad lights, structuring and connecting the volumes from front to rear with the two-line brand identifier. The fuselage extrudes itself towards the rear in an elliptical concave volume that can be found on other Genesis vehicles. It is framed by a rear spoiler and lateral trailing edges for aerodynamic high-speed stability. </p>
<p class="">The interior derives Genesis’ Beauty of White Space attitude by creating a purist environment for the pilot. The essential functions are prioritized to maximize track performance focus. The digital panoramic interface serves as information center linked to the surround digital monitoring system, while the steer-by-wire grip commands allow precise maneuvering. The quilted, padded bolsters protect the pilot while racing and during the speedy entrance and egress on pit stops. The X Gran Berlinetta Concept features an impressive aerodynamic fluidity. </p>
<p class="">The designers have achieved a drag coefficient of 0.34 by integrating aerodynamic aids and orchestrating internal and laminar flows. The X Gran Berlinetta Concept is powered by a front mid-mounted Lambda II V6 engine, electrically assisted by Genesis E-SC technology. The hybrid race-spec drivetrain delivers a total of 1,071 HP (1,071 BHP) 986 ft-lb (136.3 kgfm) of torque, ensuring that this car is as powerful as it is beautiful. The V6 screams at 10,000 rpm while delivering a maximum output of 870 HP (870 BHP) and 790 ft-lb (109.2 kgfm) while the Yasa E motor generates an additional 201 HP (201 BHP) 196 ft-lb (27 kgfm).</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Suzuki Jimny XC ’18</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>Amazing all-terrain ability beyond its size. Japan’s mighty micro off-roader.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central</p>
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<p class="">The Jimny is a cross-country style 4WD model that has been produced by Suzuki since 1970. While there have been variants in each generation that crossed over into the compact car class, the mainstay of the series is the ‘kei’ model. The series has continued to develop over the years with a 2nd generation model introduced in 1981, the 3rd generation introduced in 1998 and the 4th generation in 2018. </p>
<p class="">What has remained constant across the entire series though is its construction, which uses a ‘kei’ size body shell fitted to a ladder frame chassis with rigid axle suspension and oversized tires. The drivetrain used has always been a part-time four-wheel drive layout, though rear-wheel drive only models have appeared as well. The all-terrain ability that this thoroughbred offroad setup affords has earned it praise not only within its native Japan but across the globe as well. It has found a home as a commercial vehicle in areas with extreme snow and mountainous conditions, become a popular choice for outdoor leisure enthusiasts and even become a base car for off-road motorsports. </p>
<p class="">The main features of the 4th generation Jimny introduced in 2018, are its overtly square body and its round headlamps which take the design back to its roots. Additionally, its stability and ride comfort at high speeds, a common weakness of primarily off-road vehicles, have been greatly improved. Also, the 660 cc turbo engine has been specially tuned for the Jimny, and the classic part-time four-wheel drive system has been returned to a mechanical transfer case. To reduce wheel spin, the car comes with electronically controlled brake LSD traction control as standard. The most popular model in the line-up is the luxury XC grade which comes with a wide variety of extra features such as cruise control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Café / Extra Menus</h2>
<p class="">The following two Extra Menus have been added:</p>
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<li>Extra Menu No. 34: ‘Nissan Motorsports‘ (Collector Level 46 and above）</li>
<li>Extra Menu No. 35: ‘Dodge’（Collector Level 32 and above)</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>World Circuits (Event)</strong></h3>
<p class="">A brand-new race event, the Jimny Cup has been added to World Circuits along with new Vision Gran Turismo Trophy races for 2 tracks.</p>
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<li>Jimny Cup Sardegna – Windmills / Willow Springs International Raceway / Lake Louise</li>
<li>Vision Gran Turismo Trophy Tokyo Expressway / Autodromo Nazionale Monza</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Scapes</strong></h3>
<p class="">Service Area and Turn the Camera Vertically have been added to featured Scapes.</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game required for update.</em></p>
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                'Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition comes to PC on March 21',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, are you ready to continue Aloy’s epic adventure on PC? On March 21, you’ll be able to explore the Forbidden West, battle awe-inspiring machines and encounter new tribes. Horizon Forbidden West is the beloved follow up to Guerrilla’s critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn, and this Complete Edition for PC also includes the Burning Shores expansion, which continues Aloy’s journey and takes players to a treacherous volcanic archipelago after completing the main quest.</p>
<p class="">Today we are excited to announce that the PC version of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/?smcid=ma">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition</a> is now available for pre-purchase with bonus content, including:</p>
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<li>2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)</li>
<li>2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)</li>
<li>In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs</li>
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<p class="">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC features unlocked frame rates, customizable graphics settings and a broad range of performance-enhancing technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation. AMD FSR and Intel XeSS are also supported. For players with high-end hardware and extra headroom, image-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA is also available. The game leverages DirectStorage for quick loading times on PC.</p>
<p class="">On your journey in the far-future post-apocalyptic world of Horizon, you will discover a variety of highly detailed environments, including lush forests, sunken cities, vast deserts and impressive mountain ranges. With ultra-wide support, you’ll be able to take in the vistas in a panoramic view. Gameplay is supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups.</p>
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<p class="">Fully customizable mouse and keyboard controls let you traverse the Forbidden West and fight ferocious machines on your PC the way you want to. The game also features extensive controller support, including Steam Input support for remapping and customization of your peripheral of choice to your preferences. Use a PlayStation DualSense controller for the most immersive experience, with adaptive triggers that let you feel the tension in the string of your bow and haptic feedback that makes you feel the impact when you’re engaging in melee combat.</p>
<p class="">On behalf of everyone at Nixxes Software and Guerrilla, we can’t wait for you to jump back into the world of Aloy on PC! Head over to <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420110/Horizon_Forbidden_West_Complete_Edition/">Steam</a> or the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition">Epic Games Store</a> now to pre-purchase or wishlist the game.</p>
<p class="">In the coming weeks we will reveal more details about the system requirements for <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/?smcid=ma">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC</a>.</p>
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                'Honkai: Star Rail version 2.0 features new realm Penacony, live February 6',
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<p class="">Dear Trailblazers, greetings from the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/honkai-star-rail/?smcid=ma">Honkai: Star Rail</a> dev team. Today, with great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce that the new realm of Honkai: Star Rail — Penacony — will unveil its mysterious veil in the forthcoming version 2.0, titled If One Dreams At Midnight. Additionally, we are excited to share that beyond introducing new maps, storylines, and companions, version 2.0 marks the initiation of Penacony’s main Trailblaze Missions. These missions will span from versions 2.0 to 2.2, and culminate with epilogues in version 2.3. We believe you will find boundless adventure on this Planet of Festivities.</p>
<p class="">After pioneering various worlds such as the Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI, and Xianzhou Luofu, the Crew has received an invitation from The Family to travel to Penacony as honored guests to attend an event called the Charmony Festival. Remarkably, this is also the first time The Family has extended invites to other factions.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Planet of Festivities in the Asdana system</strong></h3>
<p class="">Centuries ago, Penacony was once a frontier prison utilized by the IPC for detaining criminals. Over the years, and through various incidents, the control of this planet shifted to The Family. Today, Penacony has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a renowned cosmic vacation spot, and is known as the Planet of Festivities. Today, as the territory of The Family, adherents to the Harmony, it is hailed as the Planet of Festivities in the Asdana system. The core of Penacony is a gigantic interstellar hotel named The Reverie that towers over the starry cosmos. Countless interstellar celebrities are drawn to gather here, indulging in a luxurious holiday experience. Furthermore, the magic of The Reverie goes beyond its exterior. Once the guests have checked in, returning to their rooms, and succumbing to slumber, the true adventure unfurls. Safeguarded by The Family, guests will be able to traverse between the planes of reality and the Dreamscape, facilitated by a unique sleep device known as the Dreampool.</p>
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<p class="">The Golden Hour you’re about to step into isn’t merely the first dream in the series; it stands out as one of the liveliest and most popular among the 12 Dreamscapes. Upon entering this dream, you’ll find yourself in a dazzling metropolis bathed in golden hues. In this realm, hundreds of wonders will unfold before your eyes: As you navigate the city, you can enjoy floating ice cream in midair, encounter running billboards, and come across Cash-Spewers that continuously dispense banknotes when touched.. Within the Golden Hour, celebration and pleasure take center stage in this city: the clocks are frozen at midnight, with syrupy sweet brews tempting one to indulgence, endless music and dance, and the entire Dreamscape is immersed in a frenzy of ceaseless revelry.</p>
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<p class="">As you cautiously explore the Golden Hour, you’ll stumble upon a mysterious location—Dream’s Edge. This vast dream realm is currently under construction and remains inaccessible to external visitors. Respected artists, architects, and scholars from across the galaxy assemble here as Dreamers hired by The Family to contribute to the future of Dreamscapes. As you traverse this region, you’ll come across the Dream’s Eye—a wondrous device that utilizes visual illusions to seamlessly connect previously disjointed paths with significant height differences in an impressive way. In this perspective, once-disjointed paths seamlessly connect, enabling you to traverse previously impassable routes. In addition, in the subsequent trailblazing expedition, Trailblazers will unlock the ability to Dreamwalk, allowing them to enjoy a unique experience of defying gravity and walking on walls and ceilings.</p>
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<p class="">When it comes to dreams, every move you make is filled with uncertainty. While Penacony may seem like a place of prosperity and harmony on the surface, could hidden secrets be lurking beneath its beautiful exterior? Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth and confront any potential dangers that may lie ahead?</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Guests of the fest</strong></h3>
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<p class="">In version 2.0, the enigmatic character, Black Swan, will make a dazzling debut in the story of Penacony. As a 5-star character, she is not only an outstanding oracle, but also a Memokeeper in the Garden of Recollection, exuding an air of nobility, mystery, and elegance. As the first Memokeeper to formally appear in the game, Black Swan has a strong desire to explore the memories of others. The memories of others, through Black Swan’s patient listening and organization, transform into cards in her hands. When Black Swan uses Basic ATKs or Skills to attack enemies in combat, there is a certain probability of applying a special stackable DoT effect called Arcana to the enemies. Under the Arcana state, Black Swan triggers additional effects based on the number of Arcana stacks the target is under. Moreover, as the stacks accumulate, the DoT inflicted on the enemy will correspondingly increase.</p>
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<p class="">At The Family’s feast, another 5-star character, Sparkle, is also set to join the Trailblazers’ team. Sparkle, the enigmatic Masked Fool, is dedicated to the pursuit of Elation through any means necessary. As a dangerous master of drama, she excels at changing identities and indulges in playing various roles. With a thousand masks at her disposal, she can embody countless personas. For Sparkle, wealth, status, and power are nothing more than fleeting illusions, and only Elation can ignite her desire to act. In battles, Sparkle’s presence will provide an additional increase to the team’s maximum Skill Point. Moreover, her unique Skill not only boosts the CRIT DMG of a designated teammate but also Advances that teammate’s Action, providing more strategic options for battle deployment. After Sparkle unleashes her Ultimate, she can simultaneously restore multiple Skill Points for the team.</p>
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<p class="">Up next, a local Penaconian, Misha, is also making his debut. As a 4-star character, Misha works as the doorman at The Reverie. Dreaming of becoming a cosmic adventurer like his grandfather, Misha is passionate in learning about various interstellar experiences hotel guests share. He eagerly anticipates the day he can embark on a journey to explore the stars. The more Skill Points the team uses in battle, the more DMG Misha’s Ultimate will inflict. Additionally, when Misha uses his Ultimate, there is a chance to Freeze the target, making him a reliable companion worth entrusting.</p>
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<p class="">It’s worth mentioning that the limited 5-star characters — Dan Heng, Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan — will appear in event warps during the first and second halves of version 2.0, respectively. With the formidable strength of these two characters, they will continue to be powerful allies by your side in the upcoming adventures in Penacony.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gaming experience optimization</strong></h3>
<p class="">Since the Express Crew embarked on the trailblazing expedition, we have been committed to enhancing players’ gaming experiences. In version 2.0, we decided to introduce a series of system optimizations to make the gaming experience more convenient for Trailblazers. Firstly, we will be launching a feature called Fate’s Atlas, which organizes the storyline. It will document the events and plot lines that occur in each world by unit in chronological order, helping Trailblazers better understand the narrative context of each world. In addition, we have optimized the enhancement process for Relics. You can now conveniently insert materials while upgrading and easily elevate each Relic to the specified level you desire. We have also introduced Relic set recommendations tailored for different characters, allowing Trailblazers to efficiently filter and switch Relic sets with a single click based on their needs. Finally, we have optimized the marking, discarding, and salvaging of Relics, making it easier for Trailblazers to find materials efficiently.</p>
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<p class="">With the upcoming launch of version 2.0, we would like to thank every player for their support from the depths of our hearts. The curtains of Penacony’s grand festival are about to be raised, so stay tuned for more details and discover the nuances of this new world during your gameplay. We will see you again in the next chapter of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/honkai-star-rail/?smcid=ma">Honkai: Star Rail</a>!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/26/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part II Remastered',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/dea618af9402931f0889644656afc9b3c3bdaad9.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we put the spotlight on The Last of Us Part II Remastered using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1749092133758185884/photo/2"><em>RevolutionAndre</em></a><em> shares Abby gritting her teeth surrounded by fire</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/ChosenVoid/status/1750184144921919779/photo/1"><em>ChosenVoid</em></a><em> shares Joel aiming his shotgun</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_GBM/status/1750305795898589267/photo/2"><em>Mr_GBM</em></a><em> shares Ellie’s tattooed arm hanging down near overgrown ferns</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/sirevanztheduke/status/1749486794608140587/photo/3"><em>sirevanztheduke</em></a><em> shares Dina leaning against the horse stables</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/MSTakesPictures/status/1750227317266481296/photo/1"><em>MSTakesPictures</em></a><em> shares Abby looking around with her flashlight on</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/TakaSanGames/status/1749435128487514168/photo/1"><em>TakaSanGames</em></a><em> shares Ellie crouching in the ferns looking down a rifle scope</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  The Last of Us Part II Remastered – New Skins<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December Jan 31, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re testing out the new skins players can unlock in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Share Ellie and Abby’s new looks using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/29/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-square-enix-discusses-reimagining-iconic-characters-sephiroth-and-aerith/',
                'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Square Enix discusses reimagining iconic characters Sephiroth and Aerith',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/d211750131731a6c10fcdcfbfeae7154b0a9d8fb.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">With his long silver hair, enormous odachi blade and epic theme song composed by legendary Nobuo Uematsu himself – Sephiroth is one of the most recognizable antagonists in RPG’s history.  </p>
<p class="">The one-winged angel debuted in the original Final Fantasy VII in 1997 as a once-loved war hero and first-class SOLDIER who descended into madness and promised to destroy the planet upon learning of his unnatural creation. But there is much more to Sephiroth than just that.</p>
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<p class="">In Final Fantasy VII Remake, Sephiroth appears sporadically, mainly as a haunting memory, as the story focuses on Cloud and his friends trying to stop the evil corporation Shinra from killing the planet by using its life essence, mako, as an energy source. </p>
<p class="">In the upcoming <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/?smcid=ma">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</a>, however, we will see Sephiroth in his full glory. We asked Producer Yoshinori Kitase to discuss reimagining this iconic character in the Remakes. </p>
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<p class=""><em>Yoshinori Kitase: The story in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth starts after the team has escaped Midgar and continues all the way up to the Forgotten Capital. In the original game, Sephiroth barely appeared during this section, but in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, he is the driving force that pulls the story along to fill that void. He is depicted in even more depth than in the original game, and I think this makes him an even more charismatic and appealing antagonist than before.</em></p>
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<p class="">Let’s remember that Sephiroth has built his legacy as a silent tiny 3D character played on the original PlayStation. The latest Destined for Rebirth trailer shows how much has changed since then. We asked Mr. Kitase and Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura how it feels to see Sephiroth fully come to life thanks to modern game mechanics.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: The scene at the beginning of the game where Sephiroth joins your party and fights together with Cloud was very exciting. One of the distinctive features of this game is the new synergy system where characters team up to perform combination attacks and seeing Cloud and Sephiroth fight together like that felt so thrilling.</em></p>
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<p class="">Nomura: <em>The evolution of the characters wasn’t a sudden mutation – we’ve seen gradual changes over several spin-off titles and in Final Fantasy VII Remake itself, and they are evolving even further in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Of all the characters, Sephiroth, in particular, has appeared in multiple different games, with each appearance adding more layers of detail, making him that much deeper as a character.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>In a certain sense, we are seeing this evolved and in-depth portrayal of Sephiroth as him now “returning” to his roots in the remake series, and so naturally, his presence will be much deeper and clearer than it was in the original. On the other hand, the fans have now a much greater knowledge and understanding of Sephiroth, so I hope the players can see the character’s appeal even more strongly.</em></p>
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<p class="">A tumultuous relationship between Cloud and his once-hero-now-arch-enemy Sephiroth, is the central motif of the game. However, Sephiroth is linked to yet another important character – Aerith. And it was Aerith’s fate back in 1997 that is considered by many one of the most shocking and memorable moments in video game history. </p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: Aerith’s fate is one of the most important themes in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s story. I really want people to play the game and feel it directly, so I will not say too much here, but when comparing this scene to how it was presented in the original, I am confident that the audience will feel a great breadth of emotion from the extra level of detail in how the characters are portrayed.</em></p>
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<p class="">Reimagining the story of a classic like Final Fantasy VII is not a small task. The original game is one of the most influential RPGs of all time, and Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a massive success, selling over 7 million copies. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth itself has already won several ‘Most Anticipated Game of the Year’ awards. We asked Mr. Kitase how the development team approached balancing fans’ expectations and creating a new and expanded storyline.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: As there are many fans of the series, I felt it was essential to keep the majority of the elements from the original game. On the other hand, if we simply followed along, keeping the story unchanged, it would only appeal to people’s nostalgia. We added the Whispers as a new element that could “shake up” the storyline and thus create a feeling of anticipation towards where things were going. I think that has already proved to be appealing to the fans.</em></p>
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<p class="">So, what does this all mean for Sephiroth and Aerith?<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Var7lEmuhMw"> ‘No Promises to Keep’ </a>evoked many strong emotions in players, including fear and hope for how the story will play out. Here’s the message Mr. Kitase left for those counting days to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s premiere and finding out what fate awaits our favorite flower peddler.</p>
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<p class="">Nomura:  Whatever I say will give people a hint about what is going to happen, so this is very difficult to answer. Really, I can only say that I want players to experience what waits for them at the end of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and feel it for themselves rather than getting that second-hand. Different people will respond to it differently, but I think that they will want to pursue that feeling, whatever it is, and set out on their next journey soon.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: I invite you all to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and see with your own eyes how the modern generation of players will react to Aerith’s fate, a moment that created such an emotional impact on a huge number of gamers 27 years ago.</em></p>
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<p class="">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PS5 on February 29, 2024. In the meantime, we invite you to revisit Final Fantasy VII Remake with a brief recap of The Story So Far:</p>
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<p class="">And if you want to experience the game for yourself, why not pre-order the Final Fantasy VII Remake &amp; Rebirth Twin Pack which includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (available at launch) and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade which is available to play as soon as the Twin Pack is pre-ordered.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/29/state-of-play-returns-this-wednesday-2/',
                'Watch a State of Play all about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Tuesday',
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<p class=""><strong>Update: </strong>There’s more State of Play on the way! Tune in next Tuesday, February 6 at 3:30pm PT / 11:30pm GMT for an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.</p>
<p class="">See you Tuesday on <a data-id="https://youtube.com/playstation" data-type="URL" href="https://youtube.com/playstation">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://twitch.com/playstation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Twitch</a>, and <a href="http://tiktok.com/@playstation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TikTok</a>.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Original Story: </strong>Hi everyone, 2024 has just begun and it’s time for our very first State of Play!</p>
<p class="">The broadcast will be over 40 minutes long, and feature guest appearances from some of the most talented minds in gaming. Among many other updates, we’ll feature extended looks at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, two great games coming to PS5 this year. And we’ll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond.</p>
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<p class="">The show begins Wednesday, January 31 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT on YouTube, <a data-id="twitch.com/playstation" data-type="URL" href="http://twitch.com/playstation">Twitch</a>, and <a data-id="tiktok.com/@playstation" data-type="URL" href="http://tiktok.com/@playstation">TikTok</a>. Here’s to a new year of great games!</p>
<p class="">THIS LIVESTREAM MAY INCLUDE CONTENT INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN</p>
<p class=""><strong>Regarding Co-streaming and Video-On-Demand (VOD)</strong></p>
<p class=""><em>Please note that this broadcast may include copyrighted content (e.g. licensed music) that PlayStation does not control. We welcome and celebrate our amazing co-streamers and creators, but licensing agreements outside our control could interfere with co-streams or VOD archives of this broadcast. If you’re planning to save this broadcast as a VOD to create recap videos, or to repost clips or segments from the show, we advise omitting any copyrighted music.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/30/mlb-the-show-24-cover-will-feature-vladimir-guerrero-jr-march-19/',
                'MLB The Show 24 cover will feature Vladimir Guerrero Jr. March 19',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/109da86c65ebe38c24498c55a910baa097765db8-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Today, we are thrilled to announce that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is your MLB The Show 24 cover athlete!</p>
<p class="">We always look for great baseball players with interesting stories to tell. We also want to partner with great people with fun personalities who genuinely enjoy playing MLB The Show. Intentionality is very important to us, and we’ve developed a great relationship with the Guerrero family over the years. The Guerreros are the first father-and-son to be featured on our game cover across the years. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a great baseball player and embodies the sport’s best qualities, as fans saw during his Home Run Derby win last July. He loves the game, comes from a baseball family, and giving back to his community is very important. These factors and others made Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the right choice for this year’s cover athlete. </p>
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<p class="">We are also excited to announce that MLB The Show 24 will launch on March 19, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. </p>
<p class="">Pre-order the Standard Edition now to receive one Gold Choice Pack. The Standard Edition includes the full game, 5 The Show packs, and 5,000 Stubs to get you started on your baseball journey. (5,000 Stubs apply to the PS5 version.) The Standard Edition on PS5 is $69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD. The Standard Edition on PS4 is $59.99 USD/$79.99 CAD.</p>
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<p class="">Join our host, MLB Legend and MLB The Show cover alumnus David Ortiz, our cover athlete Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Latin Grammy award-winning artist Eladio Carrión, and friends as they travel to different parts of the Dominican Republic as we learn more about him, his culture and his love for the game. A festive ride unlocking every layer of our cover athlete’s rich background awaits.</p>
<p class="">Ride to Reveal is MLB The Show’s first deep-dive documentary into baseball’s rich history and growing impact worldwide. Baseball has a rich history and roots in Latin America. Baseball is more than a sport. It’s the heartbeat and passion that symbolizes love for their country and hopes for the future. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about and exploring different cultures through the lens of baseball in the Ride to Reveal.</p>
<p class="">Tune in to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eiQdJauXNg">livestream </a>on January 30, 2024, at 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST to watch the world premiere of this unique documentary. If you can’t watch it live, be sure to catch up on the episode afterward on our <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a> channels</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 24 New Feature Reveals</h2>
<p class="">Gear up for an action-packed schedule of new Feature Premieres and reveals. Follow MLB The Show on Twitch and YouTube to be the first to hear about everything exciting coming to the diamond. Watch episodes live or catch up on every episode on demand. We have several new episodes in the works, so be on the lookout on TheShow.com and our social channels for episode schedules and information.<strong> </strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sign up for The Scouting Report, Create Your MLB The Show Account, &amp; Account Linking</h2>
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<p class="">Prepare for your first pitch today by heading to TheShow.com to sign up for The Scouting Report. You can get free exclusive packs sent straight to your in-game inbox every month starting in April*. Keep up with all the latest MLB The Show 24 information, and head over to www.theshow.com to get your account set up today.</p>
<p class="">While you’re there, set up your MLB The Show account and prepare for Opening Day. MLB The Show 24 allows you to easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards** to play anywhere. Head over to https://account.theshow.com/ and create your MLB The Show Account. When in the game, link your PlayStation account to your The Show account, and you are all set. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collector’s Edition reveal February 6, 2024</h2>
<p class="">We’re sure some of you are wondering, where’s the Collector’s Edition? Next week, on February 6, 2024, we’ll reveal the Collector’s Edition(s) for MLB The Show 24 and all its content. Mark your calendars and gear up for an exciting reveal.</p>
<p class="">Please note: All Collector’s Edition(s) of MLB The Show 24 revealed on February 6 include dual entitlement***. If you plan on purchasing the Standard Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation 4 and upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version, you will need to purchase the digital edition to take advantage of the $10 USD upgrade offer.</p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joining the roster of former cover athletes and MLB The Show 24 coming to PlayStation on March 19, 2024.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require an internet connection and a PlayStation Plus online multiplayer subscription.</em><br/><em>** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection, and for each platform, you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 24 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) platform network account linked to your platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account.</em><br/><em>*** Physical edition for PlayStation includes PS4 &amp; PS5 Voucher.</em></p>
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<p class="">Help kickstart your February gaming sessions in style with the Critics’ Choice promotion, in which acclaimed titles are the name of the game. You can enjoy discounts on a mixture of titles, which include Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (30%), EA Sports FC 24 – Standard Edition (65% off) and many more. </p>
<p class=""><em><strong>Update</strong>: The original version of this post incorrectly listed Sonic Superstars, Resident Evil Village, and Batman: Arkham Collection as part of this promotion. This error has been removed and the page updated. </em></p>
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<p class="">You can check out the full list of titles included in the promotion below. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/e150c9b1-f2c5-4965-8429-bcbae197eb0c?emcid=or-pl-502609">Head to Playstation Store</a> when the Critics’ Choice promotion starts* to find out your regional discount.</p>
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<li>A Plague Tale: Innocence</li>
<li>Abe’s Exoddus (PS1 Emulation)</li>
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<li>Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX</li>
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<li>Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Batman: Arkham Knight</li>
<li>Batman: Arkham VR</li>
<li>Batora: Lost Haven</li>
<li>Battlefield 2042</li>
<li>Battlefield 2042 (PS5)</li>
<li>Bayonetta</li>
<li>Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions</li>
<li>Black Clover: Quartet Knights</li>
<li>BlazBlue: Central Fiction</li>
<li>Blood Bowl 3</li>
<li>Bloodborne</li>
<li>Book of Demons</li>
<li>Borderlands 3 PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li>
<li>Break Arts II</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</li>
<li>Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War</li>
<li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions</li>
<li>CATAN® – Console Edition</li>
<li>Chronos: Before the Ashes</li>
<li>Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition</li>
<li>Cities: Skylines PS5</li>
<li>Clash: Artifacts of Chaos</li>
<li>Cocoon</li>
<li>Commandos 2 – HD Remaster</li>
<li>Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time</li>
<li>Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled</li>
<li>Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition</li>
<li>Creed: Rise to Glory (PS4)</li>
<li>Croixleur Sigma</li>
<li>Crusader Kings III</li>
<li>Crysis 2 Remastered</li>
<li>Crysis 3 Remastered</li>
<li>Crysis Remastered</li>
<li>Cyberpunk 2077</li>
<li>Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin</li>
<li>Dark Souls III</li>
<li>Dark Souls: Remastered</li>
<li>Darksiders III</li>
<li>Dead Cells</li>
<li>Dead Island 2 Main Game</li>
<li>Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Dead or Alive 5 Last Round</li>
<li>Dead Space</li>
<li>DEATHLOOP (GAME)</li>
<li>DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game</li>
<li>Deep Rock Galactic</li>
<li>Defense Grid 2</li>
<li>Demon’s Souls</li>
<li>Destroy All Humans! 2 – Single Player</li>
<li>Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition</li>
<li>Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory</li>
<li>Digimon World: Next Order</li>
<li>DIRT 5 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DIRT 5 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DiRT Rally 2.0</li>
<li>Disciples: Liberation PS4</li>
<li>Disciples: Liberation PS5</li>
<li>Dishonored 2</li>
<li>Disney Dreamlight Valley</li>
<li>DNF Duel PS4 Cross-gen (launching ver.)</li>
<li>DNF Duel PS5 (launching ver.)</li>
<li>Donut County</li>
<li>DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ</li>
<li>Dreams</li>
<li>Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 9</li>
<li>DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers</li>
<li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising</li>
<li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising PS5</li>
<li>F1 23 (PS4)</li>
<li>F1 23 (PS5)</li>
<li>Fallout 4</li>
<li>FAR CRY 3: BLOOD DRAGON CLASSIC EDITION</li>
<li>Far Cry 3: Classic Edition</li>
<li>Fate/EXTELLA Link</li>
<li>Fate/Samurai Remnant</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY II</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY III</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY IV</li>
<li>Final Fantasy Type-0 HD</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY V</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY VI</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VII</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VII Remake</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</li>
<li>Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age</li>
<li>For Honor</li>
<li>Ghostrunner 2</li>
<li>Ghostwire: Tokyo</li>
<li>God Eater 2 Rage Burst</li>
<li>God of War – Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>God’s Trigger</li>
<li>GORN</li>
<li>Gorogoa</li>
<li>Gotham Knights</li>
<li>Green Hell VR</li>
<li>GRID Legends (PS4)</li>
<li>GRID Legends (PS5)</li>
<li>Guilty Gear -Strive-</li>
<li>Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2</li>
<li>Gundam Versus</li>
<li>Handball 21</li>
<li>Hellsweeper VR</li>
<li>Hindsight</li>
<li>Hitman GO: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>House Builder</li>
<li>How to Survive 2</li>
<li>Hunt: Showdown</li>
<li>I Am Dead</li>
<li>Idol Manager</li>
<li>IMMORTALS FENYX RISING PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Immortals Fenyx Rising™ PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Immortals of Aveum</li>
<li>Indivisible</li>
<li>Inferno Climber: Reborn</li>
<li>Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai</li>
<li>Injustice 2: Legendary Edition</li>
<li>Insurgency: Sandstorm</li>
<li>Jagged Alliance 3</li>
<li>Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf: Console Edition</li>
<li>Journey</li>
<li>Journey to the Savage Planet</li>
<li>Journey to the Savage Planet PS5</li>
<li>JUDGE EYES: wills of death New Price Edition</li>
<li>Judgment</li>
<li>Jurassic World Evolution 2</li>
<li>Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition</li>
<li>Kero Blaster</li>
<li>Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Royal Edition</li>
<li>KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series</li>
<li>Kona 2 – Koch</li>
<li>L.A. Noire</li>
<li>Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris</li>
<li>Lara Croft Go</li>
<li>Last Day of June</li>
<li>Last Stop</li>
<li>Layers of Fear</li>
<li>Layers of Fear VR</li>
<li>Legal Dungeon</li>
<li>LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham</li>
<li>LEGO City Undercover</li>
<li>LEGO Harry Potter Collection</li>
<li>LEGO Jurassic World</li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens</li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga</li>
<li>LEGO The Hobbit</li>
<li>Let’s Sing ABBA</li>
<li>Let’s Sing Country</li>
<li>Let’s Sing Queen</li>
<li>Life is Strange: True Colors PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>LIVE A LIVE (PS4)</li>
<li>LIVE A LIVE (PS5)</li>
<li>Lords of the Fallen – Standard Edition</li>
<li>Madden NFL 24 (PS4)</li>
<li>Madden NFL 24 (PS5)</li>
<li>Mafia: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Maquette</li>
<li>Martha Is Dead</li>
<li>Marvel’s Midnight Suns for PS4™</li>
<li>Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition</li>
<li>MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA</li>
<li>Memories of Mars</li>
<li>METAL GEAR SOLID 3</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain</li>
<li>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Mighty Goose JP</li>
<li>Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae</li>
<li>MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS. MAXIBOOST ON</li>
<li>Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game</li>
<li>Monster Truck Championship</li>
<li>Mordheim: City of the Damned</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 1</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11</li>
<li>MotoGP 15</li>
<li>MotoGP 19</li>
<li>Mount &amp; Blade II: Bannerlord</li>
<li>Mundaun</li>
<li>MXGP Pro</li>
<li>My Time at Portia</li>
<li>Namco Museum Archives Vol 2</li>
<li>Narita Boy</li>
<li>Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy</li>
<li>NBA 2K24 for PS4</li>
<li>NBA 2K24 for PS5</li>
<li>Need for Speed</li>
<li>Need for Speed Rivals</li>
<li>Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)</li>
<li>Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered</li>
<li>Nelke &amp; the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World</li>
<li>NEO: The World Ends with You</li>
<li>Neon Abyss</li>
<li>Neon White</li>
<li>New Gundam Breaker</li>
<li>New Tales from the Borderlands</li>
<li>Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered</li>
<li>Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway (BASE GAME)</li>
<li>No More Heroes 3</li>
<li>No More Heroes 3 PS5</li>
<li>Observer: System Redux</li>
<li>Odin Sphere Leifthrasir</li>
<li>OlliOlli World</li>
<li>ONE PIECE ODYSSEY</li>
<li>One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows</li>
<li>Open Country</li>
<li>Operencia: The Stolen Sun</li>
<li>Outer Wilds</li>
<li>Overcooked!</li>
<li>PAC-MAN MUSEUM PLUS</li>
<li>PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC</li>
<li>Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Payday 3 Main Game</li>
<li>PGA Tour 23 (PS5)</li>
<li>PGA TOUR 2K23</li>
<li>Phoenix Point</li>
<li>Planet Coaster: Console Edition</li>
<li>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</li>
<li>Port Royale 4</li>
<li>Portal Knights</li>
<li>Portkey Games Hogwarts Legacy</li>
<li>Powerwash Simulator</li>
<li>Prey</li>
<li>Prismatic Solid</li>
<li>Prison Simulator</li>
<li>Pure Farming 2018</li>
<li>Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Quake – PS4</li>
<li>Quake – PS5</li>
<li>Railway Empire</li>
<li>Ratchet &amp; Clank</li>
<li>Rayman Legends</li>
<li>Red Dead Online</li>
<li>Red Dead Redemption</li>
<li>Relicta</li>
<li>REPLICA</li>
<li>Ride</li>
<li>Rogue Spirit</li>
<li>Roguebook</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII – Fame and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV</li>
<li>Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Ryu Ga Gotoku 0: Chikai No Basyo</li>
<li>Salt and Sacrifice Standard</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4 Empires</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4-II</li>
<li>SAMURAI WARRIORS 5</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada</li>
<li>SCARLET NEXUS PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE</li>
<li>Sea of Stars (Main game)</li>
<li>Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO</li>
<li>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice</li>
<li>SERIAL CLEANERS</li>
<li>Serious Sam 4</li>
<li>Sheltered</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes The Awakened</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter</li>
<li>Sid Meier’s Civilization VI</li>
<li>Sniper Elite V2 Remastered</li>
<li>Sniper Elite VR</li>
<li>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2</li>
<li>Solar Ash</li>
<li>Soul Hackers 2</li>
<li>Soulcalibur VI</li>
<li>South Park: The Stick of Truth</li>
<li>Spike Volleyball</li>
<li>SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake</li>
<li>Spyro Reignited Trilogy</li>
<li>Star Wars Battlefront II</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS5)</li>
<li>STAR WARS™: Squadrons</li>
<li>Stranded: Alien Dawn</li>
<li>Stray</li>
<li>Stray Blade</li>
<li>Sudden Strike 4: Complete Collection</li>
<li>SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2</li>
<li>Super Mega Baseball 4 (PS4)</li>
<li>Super Mega Baseball 4 (PS5)</li>
<li>Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania</li>
<li>SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection</li>
<li>Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet</li>
<li>Tales of Berseria</li>
<li>Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight</li>
<li>TCTD2 Game</li>
<li>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection</li>
<li>Telling Lies</li>
<li>Temtem</li>
<li>Tennis World Tour 2</li>
<li>Tetraminos</li>
<li>The 7th Guest VR</li>
<li>The Artful Escape</li>
<li>The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut</li>
<li>The Callisto Protocol</li>
<li>The Crew: Motorfest</li>
<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition PS5</li>
<li>The Endless Dungeon</li>
<li>The Good Life</li>
<li>The Last Guardian</li>
<li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie</li>
<li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure</li>
<li>The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails</li>
<li>The Outer Worlds</li>
<li>The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition</li>
<li>The Pathless PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>The Quarry</li>
<li>The Sealed Ampoule</li>
<li>The Settlers : New Allies</li>
<li>The Surge</li>
<li>The Surge 2</li>
<li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition</li>
<li>THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE</li>
<li>Thirsty Suitors</li>
<li>Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales</li>
<li>Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands</li>
<li>Titanfall 2: Standard Edition</li>
<li>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – Standard Edition</li>
<li>Tony Stewart’s All-American Racing</li>
<li>TorqueL</li>
<li>Trails into Reverie (PS5)</li>
<li>Transport Fever 2: Console Edition</li>
<li>Tribes of Midgard</li>
<li>Trine 5</li>
<li>Trinity Trigger (North America)</li>
<li>Tropico 6 – Next Gen Edition</li>
<li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2</li>
<li>Twelve Minutes</li>
<li>Twin Mirror</li>
<li>Underworld Ascendant</li>
<li>Unheard – Voices of Crime</li>
<li>Unravel</li>
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<p class="">From January 31 – February 11, players who join PlayStation Plus can get PS Plus Extra for the price of PS Plus Essential on a 12-month membership plan**. </p>
<p class=""><em>*The Critics’ Choice promotion starts 00.00am PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday January 31 and concludes</em></p>
<p class=""><em>11:59 PM PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday February 14.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>**Players in Canada, Mexico, France, and Thailand players who join PlayStation Plus can get 40% off of PS Plus Extra on a 12-month membership plan.</em> <em>Players are required to sign-in on PlayStation Store to see the offer. </em></p>
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                'Granblue Fantasy: Relink devs discuss crafting an immersive RPG world for PS5 & PS4, out Feb 1',
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<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/granblue-fantasy-relink/?smcid=ma">Granblue Fantasy: Relink</a> will be available on February 1 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Ahead of its release, we sat down with the General Director, Tetsuya Fukuhara, and Director Yasuyuki Kaji from Cygames to discuss the efforts that went into this title.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: As the release day approaches, tell us your feelings and thoughts about the upcoming title.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Tetsuya Fukuhara:</strong> Just like most team members, the reality hasn’t sunk in yet for me. With the support of the company, we were able to focus on the development of the game, and the demo version received a more positive response than we had hoped for, so I feel all the effort we made to make this title as exciting as possible has paid off.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yasuyuki Kaji:</strong> I feel terrible about how long it took for us to develop Relink and for keeping our fans in limbo. That said, I truly believe our time and effort have translated well into this title. The great response we’ve received for the demo version has instilled confidence in us that players would appreciate the work we have put into Relink, but of course, I feel nervous as it gets closer to the launch.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The battle movements and tempo are quite nimble. Are there any behind-the-scenes stories on how the team decided on the battle speed and what adjustments needed to be made?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> From the initial concept stage, our goal was to make it so that even those still new to action games could control their character skillfully. As we refined the details like movements and hit timing, we adjusted the battle speed; Slower movement or delayed timing would ruin the exhilarating sensation, and faster movement or quicker timing would make it too difficult for the player to keep up with the movement.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We wanted to appeal to a broader range of players. Or, more precisely, with the assumption that people who have played the original Granblue Fantasy will be playing the console version for the first time, so we wanted to avoid making the game system too strict. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>With nearly 20 playable characters appearing in the product version of the title, each with their own unique action style and different playstyle, what mind process did you go through to create this level of difference?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> Since Granblue Fantasy characters are very popular, I didn’t want Relink to be just another game with them. We aimed to create a game that pushes the limit by bringing out the best in each character and having depth and profundity in the action.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara: </strong>When choosing characters to include in Relink, we envisioned which characters from the original title would offer a unique play feel and contribute best to make the game more exciting. In earlier days of development, I recall reminding the team not to hold back their creativity because they seemed too focused on mirroring the animation and styles of the original title. It is true that we had to make sure that we stayed within the character images of our original Granblue Fantasy fans, but it is also true that our job was to exceed their expectations and surprise them. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The PS5 version supports the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. How are these features utilized in the game?</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> One of the stages features an ether cannon that fires projectiles. When firing two types of projectiles, the adaptive trigger has different resistance, so the player feels the sensation of firing and the recoil at the tips of their fingers.</p>
<p class="">Haptic feedback, on the other hand, was fully utilized, especially in battles. As the title boasts a variety of fighting characters who use a wide range of weapons, the haptic feedback is distinctively different from slashing with a large sword to striking with a heavy fist to slicing with two swords. This is directly related to the difference in the playstyle of each character. Also, regarding the game system, when a player successfully performs a just-guard or other move, the DualSense wireless controller sends<strong> </strong>stronger vibrations. With Haptic feedback, players can feel whether their move was a success or failure, while simultaneously allowing them to experience a sense of tactility and exhilaration.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cygames’ graphic work excels in the new 3D iteration of the Granblue Fantasy world. How did your team work together to elevate the world, and were there any hurdles along the way?</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Our fundamental goal was to stay true to its 2D illustrations. Achieving that in 3D took us years of trial and error until we were finally satisfied.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> There was a period of time when we would compare the finished 3D model with the original illustration and repeatedly make adjustments, saying, This part can still be better.  All the textures of the background were hand-drawn. For the background illustrations in Granblue Fantasy, the amount of information is cut back for objects seen in the distance, but to reproduce this in 3D space, we walked around the world and made adjustments.</p>
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<p class=""><strong><strong>It seems that this title places a great deal of importance on the characters. Could you tell us about how characters are portrayed in the game, such as the Fate Episodes and interactive dialogue? </strong></strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Each character comes from a unique, rich background, so it was important to include the elements of their Fate Episodes from the original version. We wanted to make them easily accessible to players stepping into the world of Relink. Since the backstory of who each character is and why they are with the main character plays an indispensable role in the game, the first two episodes of each character’s ten-part Fate Episode are revealed automatically. The remaining episodes will provide lore about what they will do in the new world and delve deeper into their personalities. Players will also notice a variety of special dialogues during battle scenes, so listening in on the dialogues will help them understand the characters and their relationships with one another.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We’d also like to attend to as many requests from players as possible, such as QOL improvements.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> It’s not a lie if I say the Link Attacks were included for the purpose of dialogue. Chain Bursts, which is also in the original game, allow the characters to talk to each other, but that alone does not give them enough opportunities to have dialogue during normal gameplay. When we were trying to develop an organic way to allow players to have dialogue with their allies instead of monologue for a more enjoyable game experience, we decided to employ the concept of fighting together. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>What are your plans for additional downloadable content, new quests, and other post-launch developments?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> We have already announced that we will add the most challenging quest in March, two playable characters, Seofon and Tweyen, and a new quest in April. Beyond that, I cannot reveal yet, but we are planning another update in May.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Anything else you’d like to make sure players know?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Each character offers a different play experience, so I recommend playing with all characters. Of course, you can enjoy the game even if you play the main character exclusively and play solo until endgame content. You’ll notice it will go smoothly when you play the story mode, but as we have carefully created every nook and cranny of the map, we hope you step away from the story and explore the map from time to time. It’s sure to give you a fresh perspective during the game! </p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We designed the game to be accessible so that many people can play and enjoy this title. As each character has their own unique style of play, we successfully imbued palpable profoundness in the game. We hope you will enjoy playing the game in a way that allows you to explore each character’s unique moves. The game offers a large selection of equipment and skills, so you can master your characters how you like to fight. </p>
<p class=""><em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/granblue-fantasy-relink/?smcid=ma">Granblue Fantasy: Relink</a> launches on PS5 and PS4 on February 1.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/sega-reveals-sonic-x-shadow-generations/',
                'Sega reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations',
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<p class="">It’s time for Classic and Modern Sonic to reunite in a remastered collection of iconic 2D and 3D Sonic levels!</p>
<p class="">Today, we unveiled<a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008755" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008755"> Sonic X Shadow Generations</a>, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog platformer delivering blistering platforming challenges at speeds only Sonic and Shadow can deliver. It’s a greatest hits playlist of iconic 2D and 3D Sonic levels from Sonic Generations, both remastered and expanded for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. But that’s not all – Sonic X Shadow Generations also introduces an all-new standalone campaign for Shadow the Hedgehog, making this the definitive blend of Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic and Shadow gameplay.</p>
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<p class="">The announcement that premiered today shows off a glimpse of the title with action-packed footage to get fans excited for the new additions to come. </p>
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<p class="">The original Sonic Generations provided an unforgettable experience to Sonic fans old and new, as it combined nostalgia from the early days of Sonic with the latest modern Sonic gameplay at the time. The story centers around Sonic and friends as their universe is thrown into chaos when an ominous power appears, creating ‘time holes,’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. While in the past, Sonic runs into some familiar faces including a classic version of himself! Together, they must team up to defeat enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.<em> </em></p>
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<p class="">On top of the remaster of the original Sonic Generations, fans will get to experience new content and play as Shadow the Hedgehog as he embarks on his own journey parallel to Sonic’s. </p>
<p class="">Shadow was first introduced in 2001’s platformer, Sonic Adventure 2, and has been seen in various titles including Sonic Heroes, Sonic Battle, and his own spin-off title, Shadow the Hedgehog. He was created to be the ultimate lifeform with incredible speed, ferocious strength and a rare ability called Chaos Control – by harnessing the power of a Chaos Emerald, he can stop time and warp to new positions. He’s always on the lookout for dangers to the world and protects Earth in honor of an old friend.  </p>
<p class="">Since their first meeting, the Blue Blur has been the only one able to keep up with Shadow – a fact that both fascinates and frustrates Shadow – and has been the driving force to bring out the best in him. Two sides of the same coin, Sonic and Shadow are unfriendly rivals through and through, but they can put their differences aside when the fate of the world is at stake.</p>
<p class="">Players will dive into Shadow’s dark past to understand his motivations and learn more about him as a character.</p>
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<p class="">Sonic X Shadow Generations combines Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic and Shadow gameplay, alongside a collection of beloved 2D and 3D stages from Sonic games over the past 20 years. Sonic Generations will now be modernized for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, while Shadow goes on a standalone journey that explores his backstory and abilities in a way fans have never seen before. This ultimate celebration of Sonic gaming looks better than ever before with upgraded visuals.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font-family has-medium-font-size">“With Sonic x Shadow Generations, we wanted to bring Sonic Generations to PS5 and PS4 while pairing a brand-new Shadow storyline to crossover with the original story.<br/><br/>With Shadow’s portion of the title, players will get to know him more as a character and understand his motivations. It will create the ultimate celebration of Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, and Shadow gameplay that all fans will surely enjoy.” </p>
<cite>– Takashi Iizuka, Creative Officer, Sonic Team</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">More info to come later this year – stay tuned for more Sonic X Shadow Generations.</p>
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                'Silent Hill: The Short Message now available free on PS5, new Silent Hill 2 remake trailer revealed',
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<p class="">Today the Konami team is thrilled to share Silent Hill news coming out of State of Play. Fans will be able to play a new Silent Hill game starting today, and we have a new look at the anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Planning and developing the free Silent Hill: The Short Message</strong></h2>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003164" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003164">Silent Hill: The Short Message is a new, short-form Silent Hill title</a>, featuring a young, contemporary protagonist. In 2022, we announced a revival for the Silent Hill series, along with several new titles in development, and this marks the first of that new wave of games to be released. We’re excited to deliver today’s surprise release.</p>
<p class="">We’re releasing the whole game for free, so if you’ve never played a Silent Hill game before, we hope you’ll take this chance to get a taste of what Silent Hill is all about.</p>
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<p class="">This game started as something like an experimental project – an opportunity for us to try out different things, see what worked and what didn’t, and grow and polish our horror game expertise. We also had a lot of people who were relatively new in their career but still loved Silent Hill, and who really wanted to be involved in making a horror game, so we used this as a way for our team to build hands-on experience, too.</p>
<p class="">Of course, we also partnered with Hexadrive, who are very experienced and skilled developers, to help us bring everything together. But being as this is still an experimental title, it was our plan from the beginning to release it for free, so that as many people as possible could play it.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A message for a generation in pain</strong></h2>
<p class="">We wanted to make a new, modern Silent Hill. As part of that we explored how we could incorporate contemporary problems. We ended up looking at how modern youth communicate online and through phones, and the role that could play in a psychological horror story. For instance, a frightening thing about social media is how even insignificant individual comments can, en masse, build and build until they become this overwhelming wave of hate crashing down on you.</p>
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<p class="">Life under that shadow is only becoming more and more complex and challenging, and it leads to more and more people struggling in their lives. Especially for anyone growing up with that hanging over them – people who are feeling isolated in society, being hammered with insults and abuse online, dealing with bullying and ostracization in school. These are young people who are finding themselves up against a whole tide of serious issues.</p>
<p class="">We chose to set our story around young characters like this. Characters who are genuinely suffering and lost, where even one more minor setback can wind up pushing them even deeper into a spiral of anguish. But, in the same way, even the smallest kindness can be the thing that pulls them back from the brink. And that’s what also makes this game a message, from us to everyone living with that ever-present conflict and pressure.</p>
<p class="">We hope you’ll all give Silent Hill: The Short Message a try, and enjoy Konami’s vision of an all-new, contemporary Silent Hill.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Silent Hill 2 remake footage revealed</strong></h2>
<p class="">And lastly, for everyone patiently awaiting news on our remake of Silent Hill 2, we’d like to share our latest trailer, with brand-new game footage. We hope to be able to share more details on the remake with everyone, so please stay tuned!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/hoyoverses-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-is-coming-to-ps5/',
                'HoYoverse’s action-RPG Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PS5',
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<p class="">Hello, PlayStation Blog readers! I’m Zhenyu Li, the producer of Zenless Zone Zero. I’m excited to share with you the exclusive announcement that Zenless Zone Zero will be coming to PS5. This blog post is your gateway into learning about the game and the adventure it will bring.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The urban fantasy world</strong></p>
<p class="">Zenless Zone Zero is a brand-new urban fantasy action-RPG by HoYoverse. In the story, contemporary civilization has been destroyed by a supernatural disaster known as the Hollows. New Eridu, the last urban civilization that survived the apocalypse, managed to thrive by acquiring the technology to extract valuable resources out of the Hollows. However, there are perilous monsters roaming within the Hollows and only a special kind of people who contain resistance to Hollow corruption called Agents are able to go inside. Players in the game will take on the role of a Proxy — a professional who can guide agents in their exploration of Hollows.</p>
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<p class="">The game’s main city, New Eridu, is a living, breathing location with its own lore and mysteries. Hospitality, openness, and freedom are the foundations of the city and where disaster refugees, the displaced, and survivors from other settlements can find a home. From the lore-rich settlers to the culturally diverse neighborhoods, each area in New Eridu has its own story waiting to unfold. Players will encounter characters from various walks of life, ranging from Asha who runs the Arcade God Finger to the welcoming Tin Master at the Coff Café. These interactions are not just passing encounters, they weave into the larger narrative, making decisions and interactions pivotal.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Navigator of the perilous Hollows</strong></p>
<p class="">Navigating the Hollows is no simple feat. In this post-disaster world where much of humanity has fallen, the mysteries within the Hollows are complex and unpredictable. One area might hold hidden treasures and resources, while the next could be teeming with menacing monsters and formidable bosses. The ever-present corruptive force of the Hollows also poses a serious threat, making the guidance of Proxies crucial.</p>
<p class="">As a player, you step into the shoes of a Proxy, a unique job capable of navigating the dangerous Hollows. Taking control of Belle or Wise, the innovative Hollow Deep Dive (H.D.D.) system turns your television into the Hollow’s maze, each area holding its own secrets waiting to be uncovered. Beyond the thrill of exploration, it’s crucial to engage with New Eridu’s diverse inhabitants, forging connections that enrich your journey. And during your free time, don’t forget to manage your video store to earn bonuses.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Fighting the enemy creatures</strong></p>
<p class="">Zenless Zone Zero also distinguishes itself with a dynamic and exhilarating combat system that blends accessibility with depth. The game’s action mechanics are designed to be intuitive, allowing players new to action games to easily grasp the basics, while also offering layers of strategic depth for more experienced gamers. The combat system emphasizes skill dodging, precise timing, and the synergy between characters. You can also discover hidden maneuvers and powerful combos through extensive gameplay.</p>
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<p class="">We can’t wait for you to join us in this extraordinary journey. Zenless Zone Zero will be coming to PS5 this year, thank you for your patience and stay tuned for more updates, we look forward to talking to you again.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/metro-awakening-is-coming-to-ps-vr2/',
                'Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2',
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<p class="">Hi everyone, I’m Samar, Associate Game Director at Vertigo Games. We couldn’t be more excited to reveal our next project, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009509" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009509">Metro Awakening,</a> during today’s State of Play. We’re proud to say that, with the support of Deep Silver, for the last two and a half years we’ve been working to bring the post-apocalyptic world of Metro to PS VR2 in 2024.</p>
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<p class="">The best video games take us out of our world by putting us in the boots of someone else. They let us experience that world through their eyes.</p>
<p class="">The Metro series continually strives to achieve this. Inspired by the internationally best-selling novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Exodus delivered immersive first-person experiences at release. These games put players in the heart of a desperate battle for survival after nuclear Armageddon.</p>
<p class="">Metro Awakening is an all-new Metro game made exclusively for VR, and powered by the immersive features of PS VR2 and its Sense controllers.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501420039_01d8d8d87b_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="An interior shot of a train carriage, seemingly reappropriated as living quarters, illuminated only be a single lantern left on the floor. A full clothesline stretches across one window, and perched on a seat below is a teddy bear. Cutlery litters the ground, and a human skull, clad in a thick hat, is stationed beside the lantern." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501420039_01d8d8d87b_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">It’s an origins story, set before the events of Metro 2033, that both offers a whole new angle for Metro fans, and a fantastic starting point for seasoned VR players ready to put on the gas mask.</p>
<p class="">Set in 2028, the all-new story is penned by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky. You play as Serdar, a doctor searching for his wife amongst the claustrophobic, irradiated metro tunnels of post-apocalyptic Moscow. As Serdar ventures deeper into the Metro his courage and sanity will be tested by the supernatural forces he encounters, and will set in motion the events that lead to his spiritual awakening as something else entirely…</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501536875_5c3b21f97d_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A rickety wooden stairwell leads up to a stage, on which stands a figure, arms outstretched. Their shadow is cast huge against the wall behind them by multiple candles that turn the wall red. In front of the figure is a person prone on a table." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501536875_5c3b21f97d_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">But how does this all feel in VR?</p>
<p class="">True to the core of the series, Metro Awakening is an intense first-person adventure blending survival, stealth, and combat with a gripping story. This means you’ll get to experience Metro’s heart-pounding FPS gameplay in VR for the first time, fumbling for filters to protect you from radiation, panicking as you frantically charge your flickering headlamp in the dark, and reloading your arsenal by hand as you battle the many threats in the depths of the tunnels. With the addition of adaptive triggers and headset haptics on PS VR2 we were able to add tactile sensations to pulling our weapons’ triggers and getting hit by bullets. It’s nuances like these that push the level of immersion in VR even further on a visceral level.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501114296_7f20f0708f_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A dark tunnel stretches into the far distance. Two figures are patrolling along the train tracks in front of the viewer, oblivious to the player crouched in the shadows behind them, one hand bracing the other as they aim a pistol at the retreating patrol’s backs. The player’s hands are gloved, and on wrist of one arm is a timepiece, with a glowing digital face stating 09:37." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501114296_7f20f0708f_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">We’ll have a lot more on Metro Awakening before it releases later in 2024, and we’re honoured to bring this beloved franchise to PS VR2 for the first time.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/square-enix-reveals-foamstars-season-1-content-details/',
                'Square Enix reveals Foamstars Season 1 content details',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/0980e1073b375b9af1e71365c8907f024a0b8ced.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, Foamstars Producer Kosuke Okatani here. It’s only about a week left until the release of Foamstars and I can’t explain how excited we are. From February 6, you’ll be able to join the party and take on your rivals in fast-paced foam-filled multiplayer action. </p>
<p class="">What’s more, it launches as a PlayStation Plus February Monthly Game, so anyone with an active PlayStation Plus subscription can get and play the game at no additional cost. Everyone is welcome! (Foamstars will become available for purchase for $29.99 for all PlayStation players from March 5).</p>
<p class="">During today’s State of Play, we revealed what to expect from Season 1 and Foamstars as a whole. In addition to ranked matches and seasonal limited-time content, characters, maps, and even additional game modes will be released over the span of a year. In this article, I’d like to introduce some of the things that will be added through updates, and give you some information about the first season, Starry Pop. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Ranked Party – Compete solo or with a team</strong></p>
<p class="">In Foamstars, there are two types of ranked matches. You can compete solo in Ranked Party Lonestar or with a team in Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe, both of which will be available to play for during a specific period each season.</p>
<p class="">Ranked Party will be available every season and reaching the higher ranks will result in glorious in-game rewards such as player icons. </p>
<p class="">Ranks are categorized into seven tiers: Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, Platinum Star, Diamond Star, Superstar, and Party Legend. Please try it out and aim to be a Party Legend.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124101_23c901737f_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A menu screen for Ranked party Lonestar mode. That text appears on the left side of the screen. To the right sits a smart looking rubber duck behind a DJ booth. The duck is adorned with a red bow tie and headphones. Atop its head is a cute grey quiff. Above this quacksome DJ is additional info in text form: ’51 days left’, a bar labelled ‘RP’ and an option to press triangle to view your ranking." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124101_23c901737f_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class=""><strong>Extreme Party – Get groovy with crazy rules</strong></p>
<p class="">These are limited-time events that will be held on two weekends every season. Players will be able to battle with different rules that change each season.</p>
<p class="">In Starry Pop, two modes will be available to play: the first, all players will use Mel T and the second, all players will be invisible. In the latter, players will need to find and take out the opposing team while all players are invisible! So how do you find each other? Foam fired will stick to you and opponents alike making this quite different from your typical game mode.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Happy Friyay Party – Test out next season’s Foamstar</strong></p>
<p class="">The Happy Friyay Party will be held twice a month on the weekends. While celebrating the weekend, players will be able to test out the new Foamstar that will be released the following season. </p>
<p class="">In Starry Pop, you’ll be able to try out Coiff Guy so please don’t forget to join the Happy Friyay Party.<em> </em></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Season Pass updates every season</strong></p>
<p class="">The Season Pass which will be updated every season allows players to increase their tier by earning XP from playing the game. Rewards will be unlocked as player’s tiers increase. Players who purchase the paid Premium Pass will have immediate access to certain rewards. <em> </em></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Style the Foamstars</strong></p>
<p class="">We want everyone to customize the Foamstars to their preference, so we have prepared a wealth of cosmetic skins available to unlock for free or through purchase. There are also season-limited skins that are available to buy, so please check them out.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124056_d7e29a8724_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This is the Foamstars Customize screen for Soa. The character stands to the left, with multiple options for different outfits on the right. Soa’s sporting a Pastel Pink outfit. You can select an option to randomize her outfit at the start of a match." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124056_d7e29a8724_h.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546055_b8c60fc4c4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This time, Soa’s sporting a School Uniform outfit." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546055_b8c60fc4c4_h.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239537_f0afec6df4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This time, Soa’s sporting a Cheerleader outfit." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239537_f0afec6df4_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class=""><em> </em><strong>Upcoming Season information for Foamstars</strong></p>
<p class="">Foamstars will have content updates over a year-long span with seasons updating approximately every month.</p>
<p class="">There will be updates to the Season Pass, Ranked Party, Extreme Party, and new skins available every season.</p>
<p class="">We also plan to release new characters, maps, and a game mode depending on the season. </p>
<p class=""><br/>For detailed information, please take a look at the roadmap below<em>.</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546065_fc38a41672_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="FOAMSTARS 2024 Season Roadmap: New Season every 5 weeks – following Season 1, which runs from February 6th through March 8th, FOAMSTARS will offer optional Premium Season Passes, free Ranked and Extreme Party modes, in addition to new music and in-store items! Newly added characters and maps are available to everyone at no extra cost. Details - Season 2 from March 9th with a new FOAMSTAR, over 20 new skins, new Extreme Party and updates to FOAMSTAR Missions. Season 3 will run from mid-April, Season 4 from mid-May, Season 5 from late-June and Season 6 follows that and onwards, with new content available for all. Please note that there may be some changes to season length and the update schedule." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546065_fc38a41672_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">I hope that everyone will be able to casually enjoy the variety of limited-time weekend events and lighter gameplay content that we are preparing.</p>
<p class="">I’m really looking forward to seeing you all at the Foamstars party from February 6.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-ps5-and-ps4-this-april-godzilla-dlc-revealed/',
                'Dave the Diver splashes onto PS5 and PS4 this April, Godzilla DLC revealed',
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<p class="">Are you ready to explore the wonders of the Blue Hole with Dave the Diver? Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night. We proudly bring the hit title to a new audience<a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009413" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009413">; Dave the Diver is coming to PlayStation</a> this April featuring the enormous King of the Monsters, Godzilla.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Explore the Blue Hole</h2>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is set in a mysterious Blue Hole where the ecology and terrain continue to change. It was created with a unique art style of combining 2D pixels and 3D art to mesmerize you. Explore a beautiful natural wonder filled with different fish species and biomes with Dave.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501292118_5577daa523_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Dave, clad in a blue wetsuit and sporting bright yellow flippers, mask and breathing apparatus, swims above a rocky cliff underwater. Gliding up the cliffside behind him is a huge, grey-toned, shark-like creature." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501292118_5577daa523_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Serve up delicious dishes at Bancho Sushi</h2>
<p class="">Bancho Sushi is where all the various customers gather. Once you’ve caught all the fish you can, head over to Bancho Sushi and serve up dishes that will make your customers’ taste buds dance. You might uncover some heartwarming stories of special guests.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255117_54d0b7932a_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A packed sushi bar. Customers sit on either side of its central stand, chowing down on food. Behind the counter, Dave can be spotted prepping a bowl of ramen, L2 + R2 button prompts above his head. The game UI runs horizontally along the top and bottom of the screen. Up top, a clock registers the time of day, while Dave’s current cash take is racked up on a digital register. Along the bottom of the screen, and selectable with taps of L1 and R1 are the following options: Menu, Research, Staff, Ingredients and Interior." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255117_54d0b7932a_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Various side content</h2>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is a game that offers a wide range of activities to keep you engaged. Apart from diving and managing a sushi restaurant, you can take photographs of underwater life, collect unique cards, cultivate a farm, and more. As you progress through the gameplay, new content is unlocked, providing you with new and exciting content to explore.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255112_4489349483_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="An example of a minigame shows a seahorse race, as five marine fish gallop towards a finish line while Dave and other characters watch from the sidelines. The UI at the bottom the screen registers your seahorse’s position in the race, as well as button prompts: X to Cheer, up on the left stick to Jump, and down on the same stick to Slide." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255112_4489349483_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Immersive combat with the DualSense controller</h2>
<p class="">On PlayStation 5, you can elevate your diving experience to a whole new level with the DualSense controller. The controller’s haptics offer the realistic feeling of a hooked fish tugging the line. The adaptive triggers respond differently depending on which weapon you’re using, making the combat and fishing experience even more immersive.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501560955_c226214080_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="An in-game character wields a DualSense controller." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501560955_c226214080_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free Godzilla DLC – King of the Monsters awakens in May</h2>
<p class="">And that’s not all – a free Godzilla DLC will be released in May, introducing even more enormous threats lurking in the depths. Prepare to meet the King of the Monsters in the Blue Hole.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138796_e5dfe6afcb_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A close up shot of Godzilla, who seemingly stares malevolently towards the viewer. His chest and back spines glow a fiery red." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138796_e5dfe6afcb_k.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is a highly praised game of 2023, by both players and critics alike. If you love diving and sushi, and are willing to take on thrilling underwater adventures with the protagonist, Dave, you won’t want to miss the debut of Dave the Diver on PlayStation.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138801_2abbe3f5ba_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="In the background, Godzilla strides across a watery bay towards a sushi restaurant berthed at the far shore. In the foreground, Dave and Cobra stand aboard their fishing vessel, watching the scene unfold." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138801_2abbe3f5ba_k.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">Dave the Diver will launch on PS5 and PS4 this April.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/become-the-ultimate-vampire-in-v-rising-coming-to-ps5-this-year/',
                'Become the ultimate vampire In V Rising, coming to PS5 this year',
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<p class="">At the demand of hordes of hungry vampires, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965">V Rising is coming to PlayStation 5</a>.</p>
<p class="">This year, players will be able to pick up a DualSense controller and delve head-first into dark gothic fantasy by taking the role of the vampire. Waking up after centuries of slumber, emerge from your coffin and discover a world that has forgotten the fear of your noble and sinister kin. Strike out into the lands of Vardoran, hunt for blood, and absorb its power to gain new abilities. Raise a mighty castle to shield yourself from the deadly sunlight, collect materials, and craft an arsenal of powerful weapons.</p>
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<p class="">Become the ruler of the night in V Rising, a solo or co-op vampire experience that combines the best of the survival and action-RPG genres. In the signature survival style, you climb your way from the bottom of the food chain all the way to the top through grit, cleverness, and force of will. In a narrative twist, you don’t start as vulnerable prey in the wilderness, aiming to evolve into a clever hunter. Instead, you take on the role of the weakened predator seeking to reclaim its position as the ultimate force in a dangerous, hostile realm. In a land of humans and monsters that no longer has a place for you, it’s your job to carve it out for yourself.</p>
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<p class="">And how do you do that? Well, you hunt for blood, of course.</p>
<p class="">In V Rising, keeping your blood levels up isn’t just about survival. It also empowers you. Track the blood of elevated prey and battle them through skill-based action combat. Test your mettle against over 50 fearsome bosses and drink their blood to unlock your powers. Wield your choice of various wicked weapons and dozens of spells to capture your perfect play style. Every hunt brings you closer to your destiny… to become the ultimate vampire.</p>
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<p class="">Tap into other blood types and qualities to give yourself special bonuses that you can use to tailor your strategy in different ways. Drink “warrior blood” to become more durable and deflect hits. Drink “rogue blood” to increase your mobility and adopt hit-and-run tactics. There’s even “utility” blood, tapping into your reserves of “worker blood” to become better at gathering goods to support your castle.</p>
<p class="">Explore a beautiful open world divided into six diverse regions, each brimming with unique encounters waiting to be discovered. The world that left you behind is not a kind one, filled with vicious beasts, greedy bandits, horrible monsters, and the most terrible enemy of them all… worshippers from the Church of Luminance.</p>
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<p class="">In V Rising, you need to strategically move through the shifting shadows cast by the dynamic sun to avoid getting burned alive. Embrace the comforting cover of darkness as you slip between the tall trees of the Farbane Woods. Cross the fields of the Dunley Farmlands while dodging garlic traps, and for the boldest adventurers, descend into the chilling mist of the Cursed Forest.</p>
<p class="">The world of Vardoran is waiting for you to experience it from the comfort of your couch for the first time.</p>
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<p class="">Speaking of comfort, what is a world without a home? What is a vampire without their towering abode?</p>
<p class="">The castle is the foundation of a vampire’s being, their place of power, and a symbol of their dominance. In V Rising, you have to choose your plot wisely because it is from there that you will build your legacy. Create long hallways decorated with drapes and finery, populate them with loyal thralls, and load every room with instruments to construct your palace. Grinders will grind your stone into bricks, and sawmills will cut your logs into planks, all fueled by the blood that pumps through your Castle Heart.</p>
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<p class="">Here, from the center of your power, the castle acts as a magical engine in which you construct every piece of your ascension. Brew potions to heighten your abilities, craft legendary weapons to strike down your foes, and sharp attire to conquer the lands of mankind in style. Place your throne to command your underlings. Lay out coffins for you, your servants, and, of course, your vampire allies. Just in case you missed it! You can play with, and even against, your friends in V Rising.</p>
<p class="">If you’re like us, you’re looking forward to staying out of the horrible sun and staying inside, living your vampire dreams. See you in the world of Vardoran.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-rise-of-the-ronin-gameplay-trailer-showcases-combat-traversal-and-player-choice/',
                'New Rise of the Ronin gameplay trailer showcases combat, traversal, and player choice',
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<p class="">Today we’re excited to share a new look at the action-packed gameplay of Rise of the Ronin. We at Team Ninja are crafting a liberating open world bristling with tense combat opportunities that are woven together with a complex storyline. Let’s take a new look at freeform traversal options, combat mechanics, and the development of character relationships based on your actions.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Fighting like a Ronin</strong></p>
<p class="">A variety of weapons are available for battling your enemies. In addition to Team Ninja’s signature swordplay, you can wield Japanese spears and ranged firearms, including foreign pistols. </p>
<p class="">Hybrid Japanese-western weapons are also options. Use the the flamethrower-like Fire Pipe to roast groups and ignite flammable barrels or wield the bayonet to deflect blades and counter rifle blasts. Choosing your combat style and keeping your enemies’ armaments in mind is key to gaining advantage in battle.</p>
<p class="">As Team Ninja fans know, timing is key in melee combat. The new trailer showcases a heated battle between swordsmen where stance selection, blocking, and timed parries are critical to defeating foes. You can also wield a versatile Grappling Rope to pull distant enemies in during fights or perform a stealthy takedown on an unaware sentry. Players can also use the rope to launch themselves towards foes and close the gap.</p>
<p class="">Prepare to use every tool available to overcome the fearsome threats facing our fated Ronin.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Traversing Japan</strong></p>
<p class="">Plenty of choices are available when covering ground in late 19<sup>th</sup> century Japan. Your grappling rope is useful outside combat to scale rooftops and other heights, allowing you to gain leverage in a flash. Mounting a trusty horse also allows you to gallop across open fields to mission objectives faster.</p>
<p class="">The ingenious Avicula is one of the traversal options we at Team Ninja are most excited about. This marvel of engineering allows you to instantly deploy a lightweight set of wings, perfect for gliding through the air. Players can sprint across rooftops, grapple to a distant height, and deploy their glider in midair, using the upward momentum to soar through the air. You can adjust your direction, speed, close wings at any moment, and get a stealthy drop on unsuspecting enemies.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Player choice</strong></p>
<p class="">In addition to choices of combat and traversal styles, players can also impact Rise of the Ronin’s world with their actions during story missions. </p>
<p class="">At one point in the new trailer, we see the player choose to help a character named Igashichi fight a group of hostile guards. This choice to help establishes a bond between these characters, lets players get to know Igashichi more deeply, and unlocks other game features. You’ll be able to make these choices with additional characters, such as Ryoma Sakamoto highlighted in a previous trailer.</p>
<p class="">Who you choose to develop a relationship with impacts how the story unfolds. However, there are no disadvantages to bonding with a character at the expense of another. Consider it even more variety for your next playthrough.</p>
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<p class="">We can’t wait for everyone to immerse themselves in this world inspired by a compelling time in Japanese history. Embody a Ronin and forge your fate starting March 22, 2024.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/an-enhanced-version-of-until-dawn-comes-to-ps5-and-pc-this-year/',
                'An enhanced version of Until Dawn comes to PS5 and PC this year',
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<p class="">Until Dawn has remained a core, genre-defining horror experience for players since its release almost a decade ago. We are now taking these amazing foundations and adding more emotional depth, an enhanced look, and a completely new soundscape that a game with such a strong legacy deserves.</p>
<p class="">Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, Until Dawn has seen enhancements across the board, all made with passion and care for the original from the team of horror lovers, film fanatics, and veteran game makers at Ballistic Moon; and it’s coming to PS5 and PC this year!</p>
<p class="">Until Dawn has been rebuilt with the latest tools and techniques. New and improved animations build on the success of the original character performances. Characters, environments and VFX have been upgraded – all for a truly enhanced cinematic horror experience.</p>
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<p class="">We use a broader cinematic tonal colour palette and new perspectives to make the story more nuanced and emotional. We’ve been brave enough to shine a light into the dark, unseen corners of Blackwood Mountain and added a third-person camera, which means you can now look behind the curtain of the original game, exploring enhanced and new locations with new interactions and collectables. </p>
<p class="">Incorporating a third-person camera and adding contextual character movement animations, the game now allows the player to really feel the experience of that fateful night.</p>
<p class="">Until Dawn’s sound has undergone a massive overhaul too, featuring a new score from legendary horror composer Mark Korven.</p>
<p class="">We’ve endeavoured to keep the fantastic narrative integratory of the original, but we have seized the opportunity to expand upon unexplored emotional parts of the story.</p>
<p class="">Look out for more news on this enhanced version of Until Dawn coming later this year.</p>
<p class="">Also, stay tuned for more on the newly announced film adaptation of Until Dawn from PlayStation Productions and Sony’s Screen Gems, to be directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation), and a screenplay written by Gary Dauberman (It: Chapter Two, The Nun and The Nun II) and Blair Butler (The Invitation).</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/legendary-tales-lets-you-forge-your-rpg-destiny-on-ps-vr2-later-this-year/',
                'Legendary Tales lets you forge your RPG destiny on PS VR2 February 8',
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<p class="">Welcome PlayStation players! This is ByungJik from Urban Wolf Games here to share some exciting news. Yes, it’s true, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006306" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006306">Legendary Tales is coming to PlayStation VR2</a> later this year, and we’re here to share with you some information about the game and its development.</p>
<p class="">So, what kind of game is it? A dark fantasy RPG with medieval weapons, armor, dazzling magic, an RPG attribute system, skill trees, and dungeons. Not enough? Well, we’ve got crafting, potion making, randomly generated items, collectible items, and a quest-driven storyline. </p>
<p class="">We’ve spent a long time developing this and we are so happy to be here. Today it is my pleasure to introduce to you the design philosophy that went behind building this fantastic VR adventure.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Designed from the ground up for Multiplayer VR</strong></p>
<p class="">When we first started working on Legendary Tales, we wanted it to be a multiplayer VR experience from the get-go. I was obsessed with making players feel immersed in the world together, and it’s been the driving force behind our entire development process. Every feature, every part of the gameplay was considered only for VR since the beginning. </p>
<p class="">As examples, what if we can powerbomb enemies? What if you can damage enemies with the crossguard of your sword? You can do all this with your friends in multiplayer. </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbmJkYWtlamx5OGd1dmNkZ2pvNmN4bDM3aG8xZXNraTduamZyaWlvaiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/DCAAa0Rhhc5Ovi0En6/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Co-op play with your friends</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY2FuN3psMzZ3NHRvY2Q1M3RwcGJhY3RicWIxa2U3aHpqdmI4OHVncSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ewj7at7Qblyyg4lLSv/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Attack enemy with crossguard</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb3J6dDg3azVnZDRlOHNjb2tzZnIyajZuanM2d242djdqcWo3cmp0ZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/IFzmV38zc1zwtXkmr4/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Powerbomb the enemy</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Physics-based fighting</strong></p>
<p class="">Legendary Tales is a physics-based VR game, and we want every hit to feel impactful. This was also what led us to develop our hard-hitting parrying system. We’re all about satisfying feedback, and strive to make players feel the power of their strikes through the reaction of their enemies.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMHVld3hvbnlxNDVjZTR4ZmRuMm53MjZnanFwMHF2MnJvejYwYXVkOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ncB2G5DkeIRFChbQA8/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>You can push enemy back on your shield!</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcGw2ZGsyenBiNGdhcHpqNndxZWtyY2J3ZHJheGV2N3didndtdDd4bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hJEgIF9eSbW5RmsUlP/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Play as a Taichi master!</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZWpsNzR3ZGxqN2w2ZGwwOTJ4OWI5ZjAxdzNyNjYydzk5NmQ4cG93aSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/JLxyE6vkWF6yKceCuX/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Your combat potential is limited only by your creativity for brutality.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Traits and skill trees, reimagined in VR</strong></p>
<p class="">All RPG gamers dream of forging and embodying their dream hero, and that’s especially true of VR gamers. A basic RPG game has class systems, including fighters, rogues, wizards, etc. But what if someone wants to be a magic fighter? Or fight with their bare hands? We didn’t want to be limited by class systems and designed skills and attributes to embrace playstyle freedom. So, the question is, what do you want to be?</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Shape your character your way with the skill tree.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Dark fantasy dungeons, quests, monsters, and bosses</strong></p>
<p class="">VR is the perfect way to escape to a fictional world. Legendary Tales is set in a dark fantasy world, where monsters, magic, and exciting quests lurk around every corner. Every type of monster has its own fighting method and style you will have to master to fight against them most effectively. Some monsters are stronger, and some are craftier, with named monsters having their own fighting and movement patterns, can you master them all?</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A few monsters you’ll encounter on your adventure.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Dark fantasy world that is waiting for you</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcmdkOHNlMXI4dDk0cmh2M2xncjdyeW4wN2J5cWxkNjg1czRyY3VkbiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Vin7Dvwi1d6uqLtmM9/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Craft uniquely powerful weapons, such as Altair, a legendary shield.</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZHkwZWVhY2NzdnkwbnozeDN3a2NwNDZtenRqNG1qbDNrcDd1bDVmaCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/R8F5r7HKXSE9rLFxza/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A sneak peek at the blacksmithing craft.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A glimpse into the large variety of Legendary weapon designs</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Unique PS VR2 features</strong></p>
<p class="">We’ve done our best to utilize PlayStation VR2’s immersive features in Legendary Tales. The game supports 4K HDR, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, headset haptics, Ultra-Sharp Dynamic Foveation Rendering (2.0-2.4 times higher than original resolution.) All of this while keeping it running at a native 90 FPS. It wasn’t easy, but we made it happen. And we hope you enjoy it.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>This image illustrates how Ultra Sharp Dynamic (Eye Tracked) Foveation Rendering operates. (Not actual in-game image)</em></p>
<p class="">That’s all from us. I hope this news has piqued your interest. Remember, Legendary Tales is a challenging game and not for the faint of heart. If you want to take on the mantle of a Legendary hero, be prepared to take on an arduous journey.</p>
<p class=""><br/>You can start making your own Legendary Tales when the game hits PS VR2 February 8.</p>
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<p class="">Hi PlayStation Blog readers! We are very excited to share the newest trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2 revealed today during State of Play. In this article we will be diving deeper into some of the information revealed in it: the brand new Warfarer vocation, the vocation maisters, and the mysterious dragonsplague.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Introducing the Warfarer vocation</h2>
<p class="">Wield a greatsword, chant high-level magick, and deceive enemies with illusions. The Warfarer is a vocation that allows you to engage in combat while switching between the weapons of other vocations.</p>
<p class="">The Warfarer is a vocation exclusive to the main character, the Arisen. Warfarers can use all weapon types and learn the core skills of all vocations. It is the “ultimate vocation,” so to speak. Some vocations excel at close combat, or are skilled at support, and the Warfarer can utilize the strengths of each vocation as the situation demands. The Warfarer has the potential to release powerful combos, such as using Trickster skills to deceive enemies and open opportunities to chant powerful attack magick.</p>
<p class="">However, the Warfarer is not an all-mighty vocation. Their basic stats are not high, and they must carry many weapons in order to use their various skills. They will require the player’s skill to exploit strengths in different situations, or else the vocation will remain a lesser version of each of the respective vocations.</p>
<p class="">Only those who have honed their skills and adaptability will be able to bring out the full potential of this vocation.</p>
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<p class="">Create an ice platform with your archistaff and attack the enemy with a greatsword. It is up to the player to connect combos utilizing different weapons.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vocation maisters</h2>
<p class="">Around the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are vocation maisters, who have mastered their respective vocations.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Lennart, the Fighter vocation maister: a swordsman with remarkable combat and leadership skills.</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501316643_af21cb3bff_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="The vocation maister for the Mystic Spearhand, Sigurd. He wanders from place to place seeking out dragons." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501316643_af21cb3bff_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The vocation maister for the Mystic Spearhand, Sigurd. He wanders from place to place seeking out dragons</em></p>
<p class="">As you deepen your relationship with vocation maisters and earn their approval, they may grant you special tomes that will allow you to unlock new vocations or acquire skills known as “maister’s teachings”. Can you find all the vocation maisters?</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279897_0be2e8a2fc_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="The Maister’s Teaching for the Archer, Heavenly Shot. This fires an arrow of maximum power in exchange for consuming all of the player’s stamina." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279897_0be2e8a2fc_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Maister’s Teaching for the Archer, Heavenly Shot. This fires an arrow of maximum power in exchange for consuming all of the player’s stamina.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Wild Furie, the Maister’s Teaching for the Mystic Spearhand. Creating a double out of magick, it allows the player to deal both magick and physical damage.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dragonsplague</h2>
<p class="">Dragonsplague is a contagious disease-like status that infects Pawns under certain conditions. While affected, the Pawn’s basic stats will improve and their behavior will change. It spreads among Pawns on their travels between worlds, and in the early stages of the illness, the afflicted Pawn won’t fall ill, but rather displays abilities and confidence that exceed what they would normally have. In the later stages of the illness, however, the dragonsplague is said to result in devastating calamity. There is little information on dragonsplague in this world, and its veracity is questionable, nor is it clear what the devastating calamity refers to.</p>
<p class="">It seems to be a rare illness, but if someone in the party is unnaturally bossy or overly active, they may have contracted dragonsplague. Should you look for a cure? Or will you see it as a positive boost to their strength and continue your journey? Again, the decision is up to the player.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279862_4c6d632886_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="As the illness advances, the Pawn’s appearance seems to be affected." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279862_4c6d632886_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>As the illness advances, the Pawn’s appearance seems to be affected.</em></p>
<p class="">That’s all for today, thank you for reading! You can <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/dragons-dogma-2/">pre-order the Standard Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 now at PlayStation Store</a>. Dragon’s Dogma 2 will release worldwide on March 22.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Metro Awakening </strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Rise of the Ronin </strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Silent Hill: The Short Message </strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Stellar Blade</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>V Rising </strong></p>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/sega-reveals-sonic-x-shadow-generations/">Sega reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/stellar-blade-arrives-only-on-ps5-april-26/">Stellar Blade arrives only on PS5 April 26</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/hoyoverses-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-is-coming-to-ps5/">HoYoverse’s action-RPG Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/silent-hill-the-short-message-now-available-free-on-ps5-new-silent-hill-2-remake-trailer-revealed/">Silent Hill: The Short Message now available free on PS5, new Silent Hill 2 remake trailer revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-judas-story-trailer-from-ghost-story-games-revealed/">New Judas story trailer from Ghost Story Games revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/metro-awakening-is-coming-to-ps-vr2/">Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/square-enix-reveals-foamstars-season-1-content-details/">Square Enix reveals Foamstars Season 1 content details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-ps5-and-ps4-this-april-godzilla-dlc-revealed/">Dave the Diver splashes onto PS5 and PS4 this April, Godzilla DLC revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/become-the-ultimate-vampire-in-v-rising-coming-to-ps5-this-year/">Become the ultimate vampire In V Rising, coming to PS5 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-rise-of-the-ronin-gameplay-trailer-showcases-combat-traversal-and-player-choice/">New Rise of the Ronin gameplay trailer showcases combat, traversal, and player choice</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/an-enhanced-version-of-until-dawn-comes-to-ps5-and-pc-this-year/">An enhanced version of Until Dawn comes to PS5 and PC this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/legendary-tales-lets-you-forge-your-rpg-destiny-on-ps-vr2-later-this-year/">Legendary Tales lets you forge your RPG destiny on PS VR2 February 8</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-dragons-dogma-2-trailer-showcases-warfarer-vocation-out-march-22/">New Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer showcases Warfarer vocation, out March 22</a></li>
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                'PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for February 2024',
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<p class="">Welcome to February, <a href="https://www.playstation.com/playstation-stars/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation Stars</a> members. This month brings a host of exciting challenges, Campaigns, and Digital Collectibles to elevate your gaming experience. Let’s delve right into some of the offerings for this month.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: Must-play this Month | Reward: 50 Points</h2>
<p class="">Available February 1 </p>
<p class="">Get into the Valentine’s Day mood by playing any one of these couch co-op games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Try any one of these titles and earn 50 Points.</p>
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<li>Moving Out 2</li>
<li>Overcooked 2</li>
<li>Untitled Goose Game</li>
<li>Portal Knights</li>
<li>Resogun</li>
<li>Child of Light</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Name: Your PlayStation Monthly Games Await | Reward: 50 Points</h2>
<p class="">Available February 6  </p>
<p class="">New month, new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. Try any one of <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/27/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-january-a-plague-tale-requiem-evil-west-nobody-saves-the-world/">this month’s games</a> for 50 Points.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Name: Narrative Adventure Game Club | Digital Collectible: A Dark and Dusty Tome</h2>
<p class="">Available February 8</p>
<p class="">Experience dark, mature narratives and sleek presentations in these narrative adventure games. Playing any of these modern thrillers will earn you a shiny new Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Detroit: Become Human</li>
<li>The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners</li>
<li>Observer: System Redux</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Name: Lunar New Year | Reward: 2 Points &amp; Digital Collectible: Red Envelope with Dragon</h2>
<p class="">Available February 9</p>
<p class="">Happy Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year Campaign celebrates the Year of the Dragon with some good luck rewards. Play any game to earn 2 Points and a Red Envelope with Dragon Digital Collectible.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdDYwaHMxM2g2NnFmd3lkZ2pvdTl1Y2NjaHZ5Y2NqN2kzMXFzeW12eSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/tSZvRc6H4ji8GX1sb6/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation &amp; You: PS4 | Digital Collectible: PlayStation 4 console – Glacier White</h2>
<p class="">Available February 15</p>
<p class="">Available only to PlayStation 4 console – Glacier White owners. Play any game on PS4 or PS5 to unlock your Digital Collectible.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Name: Wind Down with PlayStation | Digital Collectible: Leap Year, Sleep Year</h2>
<p class="">Available February 21</p>
<p class="">Wind down and relax by playing any one of these PS4 or PS5 games to unlock your cozy Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Saltsea Chronicles</li>
<li>Unpacking</li>
<li>Spirit of the North</li>
</ul>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZWJxN29td2hhdGcxOG93NW12cWd5YnU1YnEweWN0enhnaWY2dXllOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/aCOXC6nA5TrUXZsKdQ/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Stay tuned to PlayStation App for all the latest updates throughout the month. Not a PlayStation Stars member yet? Learn more about PlayStation Stars and <a href="https://www.playstation.com/playstation-stars/">join for free here</a>.</p>
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                'Sony’s Creator to Creator — Inside Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse',
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<p class=""><strong>Update:</strong> Part two of the Creator to Creator series featuring <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/marvels-spider-man-2/?smcid=mablog">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</a> and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is available today. <strong>Spoiler warning</strong> ahead for those who haven’t seen or played these sequels yet.</p>
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<p class="">In this <strong>spoiler-filled</strong> follow-up, the panel of game developers and film directors dive deeper into their creative collaborations and shared history with Spider-Man. Intihar discusses adding mysterious, multi-dimensional Spider-Bot collectibles in the game and working with the Spider-Verse creators on this nod to the film. Powers talks about the significance of Miles as a character of color, who is as powerful as other Spider-Men but uniquely cool. Coddington and Rosemann also connect on borrowing strength from Spider-Man as a relatable Hero during challenging times growing up.</p>
<p class="">Thanks for playing, watching, and diving in deep with the creators of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.</p>
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<p class="">Today’s Spider-Man creators grew up adoring Marvel’s web-slinging Super Heroes. Beyond this shared love for Peter Parker and Miles Morales, these creative minds approach their craft in surprisingly similar and divergent ways. Exploring how creators of different mediums approach crafting unique stories featuring shared characters is endlessly fascinating.</p>
<p class="">That’s why we’re excited to reveal a new entry in Sony’s Creator to Creator series, featuring some key people responsible for <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/marvels-spider-man-2/?smcid=mablog">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</a> and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This two-part series includes:</p>
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<li>Bryan Intihar, Senior Creative Director, Insomniac Games</li>
<li>Jacinda Chew, Senior Art Director, Insomniac Games</li>
<li>Robert “Bobby” Coddington, Senior Animation Director, Insomniac Games</li>
<li>Bill Rosemann, Marvel Games Vice President &amp; Creative Director</li>
<li>Joaquim Dos Santos, Director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</li>
<li>Kemp Powers, Director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</li>
<li>Justin K Thompson, Director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</li>
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<p class="">Part one of the Creator to Creator series dives into everything from authentically portraying Marvel Super Heroes in film and games to the parallel bonds between the Spider-Men and the creative teams that bring them to life.</p>
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<p class="">In part one, Coddington reflects on foundational lessons from Marvel artists and how to pose the Heroes dynamically. Thompson explains how technology has evolved so far that it’s no longer the main hurdle for telling visually complex stories, like those of the Spider-Verse. Chew reveals her excitement and sense of duty around creating convincing Symbiote tentacles in the game. Finally, Intihar discusses how the bond between Peter and Miles reminds him of growing alongside his fellow Insomniac developers.</p>
<p class="">We also had the opportunity to check in with the Insomniac Games team that participated in the Creator to Creator series, asking them to share what they learned and think will stick with them from these conversations:</p>
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<p class="">“It was inspiring to talk to another creative team working in the Spider-Man universe and discovering that we were all dealing with similar problems and challenges regardless of medium.”</p>
<cite>– Jacinda Chew, Senior Art Director, Insomniac Games</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">“That’s our great responsibility… to make a place where someone young and insecure and doesn’t see a future for themselves say, ‘that’s mine.”</p>
<cite>– Robert “Bobby” Coddington, Senior Animation Director, Insomniac Games</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">“I’m a better Insomniac and better creative director because of (Bobby and Jacinda). For me, the game represents what it feels like to be part of this team.”</p>
<cite>– Bryan Intihar, Senior Creative Director, Insomniac Games</cite></blockquote>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/01/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-and-warzone-season-2-full-details-revealed-out-february-7/',
                'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone Season 2 full details revealed, out February 7',
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<p class="">Prepare for a massive drop of new content with the arrival of Season 2 for <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/?smcid=mablog">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</a> and Call of Duty: Warzone. Introducing new maps, modes, weapons, a new Zombies story mission, the return of Fortune’s Keep, Resurgence Ranked Play, and more, there’s plenty to challenge players across all modes.</p>
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<p class="">Season 2 of<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/"> Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</a>I and<a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0002-PPSA01649_00-CODWZ2BUNDLE0001/"> Call of Duty: Warzone</a> launches on February 7 on PlayStation 4 and PS5.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Multiplayer Overview</strong></h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Core 6v6 Maps</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Departures (Launch):</strong> Deploy to Zakhaev International Airport in a competitive 6v6 map with areas for all playstyles. Battle in the main lobby, up on the mezzanine walkway, or take it outside by the airport drop off. This map is larger than Terminal, rewarding exploration with new routes and strategies.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Stash House (Launch):</strong> Prepare for chaos as battle erupts on this compact map featuring a luxury ranch home filled with cash. Explore the modern décor within or fight by the outside bar, hot tub, and driveway. For those who like tiny maps, this is for you.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Vista (Launch): </strong>Explore a mountaintop resort in Brazil in this classic three-lane map featuring tight interior spaces with long-ranged outdoor sight lines. Battle around the gift shops and restaurants or flank through the lowered jungle route away from the bustle of stores.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Das House (Mid-Season): </strong>The seminal small map returns with an all-new look as Operators navigate an under-construction skyscraper in the vicinity of Highrise. Looking for constant combat? This is it.</p>
<p class="">Plus, two more otherworldly-themed maps will join Tetanus, Sporeyard, and Satan’s Quarry for the Vortex Mid-Season Event: Airborne and Skidrow.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New War Map — Operation: Tin Man</h3>
<p class="">Compete in a new large-scale War map with Operation: Tin Man. Skydive to the roof of a skyscraper and crash into the inner lab in the search for enemy data. The attacking team must find a way into the building, complete the mission, and move onto extraction as the other side defends the building and attempts to run down the clock.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Game Modes</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Team Gun Game (Launch): </strong>Every player starts the round with the same specific weapon. Eliminate enemy Operators to progress through a set of eight predetermined weapons. Use Knife melees and Finishing Moves to deduct a point from the enemy team’s score.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Snipers Only (Launch): </strong>You’ll need a steady hand and quick reflexes in this playlist featuring long-ranged combat across a variety of maps. All weapons besides Sniper Rifles are restricted, including your Lethal and Tactical equipment.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Hordepoint (Launch): </strong>In this zombified version of Hardpoint, a portal opens whenever an Operator enters the objective boundary. Zombies pour forth, attacking everything in sight. Eliminated zombies have a small chance of dropping a power-up or a Pack-a-Punch weapon when eliminated.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Juggermosh (Mid-Season): </strong>Deploy as an armed Juggernaut and take on other hulking Operators. Grab armor from fallen enemies and gain increased damage for headshots. A one-hit kill Melee weapon lies at the center of the map, a powerful reward for whoever gets their hands on it.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Bounty (Mid-Season): </strong>In this twist on Team Deathmatch, the player with the most eliminations from each team will be marked as a high-value target. Earn extra points for slaying a high-value target.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Vortex (Mid-Season):</strong> Vortex returns with a stronger version of the Ray Gun plus an increased map pool and an update Vortex Mid-Season event.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Plus, Ranked Play: </strong>Compete in Ranked Play Season 2 at launch, featuring all-new Seasonal and Skill Division rewards.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Ninja Vest</strong></p>
<p class="">Equip the new Ninja Vest to eliminate your Operator’s footstep sounds and become immune to movement reduction effects. You will also spawn with bonus Shuriken or Throwing Knives and resupply them every 25 seconds.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Zombies Overview</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>New Rift, New Mission (Mid-Season): </strong>Operation Deadbolt must face a new anomaly in the Exclusion Zone as the Dark Aether Story continues within a new Rift. Escort expert Sergei Ravenov inside the Dark Aether with mercenaries on your tail. Face down the Infested Stronghold and get out before it’s too late.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Challenges, Schematics (Mid-Season): </strong>As with Season 1, your Prestige Player Level unlocks more challenges to complete and Calling Cards to unlock. Season 2 also introduces new schematics:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Mags of Holding: </strong>When activated, your weapon pulls ammunition straight from your ammo stash, eliminating the need for pesky reloads.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Blood Burner Key: </strong>Acquire this valuable key to summon the Blood Burner Wonder Vehicle from anywhere on the map.</p>
<p class=""><strong>V-R11 Wonder Weapon: </strong>Turn enemies into allies with a schematic for the V-R11.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>New Warlord</strong></p>
<p class="">The Warlord Keres, a deadly and elusive chemical warfare specialist, has set up shop in the Killhouse at Orlov Military Base. Expect the fortress to be highly fortified with soldiers, snipers, turrets, traps, and her specialty, poison gas. Bring your gas masks and precision teamwork to eliminate the new enemy.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone Overview</strong></h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Welcome Back to Fortune’s Keep (Launch)</h3>
<p class="">The island has evolved since its first debut: Konni Group has set up a base of operations, conducting mysterious experiments in a new underground lab. Something’s gone wrong, releasing a massive explosion across the island and letting loose an unceasing, undead threat.</p>
<p class="">Fortune’s Keep is set to become your primary Call of Duty: Warzone destination at launch as you drop into Resurgence matches and challenge the best players in Ranked Play.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Gameplay Features</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Zombie Nests, Eradication Contract (Launch): </strong>Recent seismic events may be linked to increased undead activity across Fortune’s Keep. Activate the new Eradication Contract by investigating any corpse that you find and following the tracks to a Zombie Nest. Destroy the cysts and any Zombie HVTs within to complete the Contract.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Rogue Signal Public Event (Launch): </strong>When this Public Event activates, all squads will be given a 90-second objective-based mission such as “Get the most eliminations” or “Deal the most damage to enemy players.” The top three performing teams will receive in-game Cash rewards and the location of a special Reward Cache.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Zombies Power-Ups (Launch): </strong>Seven Zombies power-ups have made their way onto the island, found by opening certain caches and eliminating enemy Operators. The power-ups include Double Points, Full Armor, Max Ammo, Fire Sale, Looting Spree, Zarkour, and Undead Sight.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Extendable Bridges (Launch): </strong>Fortune’s Keep now features three Extendable Bridges built over gaps in the fallen roadways following the explosion. Interact with the nearby control panels to extend or retract them, creating strategic opportunities for preventing and gaining access across.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Squad Elimination Streaks (Launch): </strong>Get on a roll. This new tracker — available on all maps outside of Ranked Play — displays how many enemy squads you have eliminated back-to-back. Keep eliminating squads before the countdown bar runs out to extend your Squad Elimination Streak and earn rewards along the way.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mid-Season Updates</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Research Vessel (Mobile Point of Interest): </strong>A large pontoon-style watercraft has been spotted in the waters off the coast of Fortune’s Keep. Certain to draw attention, the craft is large enough for combat to take place across the deck.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Bunker Buster (Killstreak): </strong>Use binoculars to designate a target structure. This Lethal Killstreak launches a missile that vertically decimates a building through multiple floors, blasting those within. The impact creates a long column of gas designed to force surviving enemies out of cover.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Personal Decontamination Station (Field Upgrade): </strong>An improved version of the Personal Decontamination Station (PDS) Field Upgrade joins the loot pool at mid-season, emitting a cloud of chemicals that counteract the corrosive properties of the circle gas, creating a temporary safe zone.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Resurgence</h3>
<p class="">Compete against the best with Ranked Play in Call of Duty: Warzone. Players must be at least Level 55 to access this mode, including the following parameters:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Party Size:</strong> Trios<br/><strong>Map:</strong> Fortune’s Keep<br/><strong>Game Mode:</strong> Resurgence<br/><strong>Public Event restrictions:</strong> Yes (e.g., No Fire Sales)<br/><strong>Vehicle restrictions:</strong> Yes (e.g., No Turreted Vehicles)<br/><strong>Restricted gameplay elements:</strong> Yes (e.g., changes to redeploy mechanics)<br/><strong>Buy Station Inventory Adjustments:</strong> Yes</p>
<p class="">Battle your way through seven standard Skill Divisions by performing well in matches and completing challenges to earn Stars and increase your Skill Rating. Earn seasonal Ranked Play and Skill Division rewards and claim your title as ruler of Fortune’s Keep!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Season 2 Combat Pack and other Store offerings</strong></h2>
<p class="">Look for the Season 2 Combat Pack, free for PlayStation Plus members in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone starting on February 14. Other upcoming Store Bundles include the Dragon Soul: Lunar New Year Bundle, the Call of Duty Endowment Direct Action Pack, the Zombies: Aether Worm Bundle, and more!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Season 2 launches February 7</strong></h2>
<p class="">Purchase Modern Warfare III on PlayStation to enjoy the benefits of two additional loadout slots, monthly exclusive Double XP events, +25% PlayStation Party Bonus XP, +5 bonus Battle Token Tier Skips with a BlackCell purchase, and a free in-game bundle each season with the Combat Pack. </p>
<p class="">Stay frosty.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/02/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-new-skins/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part II Remastered – New Skins',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to share new skins unlocked in The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s No Return mode using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1752329139971842393/photo/2"><em>RevolutionAndre</em></a><em> shares Ellie facing forward in the Astronaut skin</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/secondcapture/status/1752028960555159787/photo/2"><em>secondcapture</em></a><em> shares Abby looking up through aviator sunglasses in the Bomber skin</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/W3bmast3r_vp/status/1751714017746272587/photo/2"><em>W3bmast3r_vp</em></a><em> shares Ellie with her gun drawn and a spore mask on in the Savage Starlight skin</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/Morph__1/status/1752879620775657481/photo/2"><em>Morph__1</em></a><em> shares Abby looking down in the rain in the Eighties leather jacket skin</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/jabivgp/status/1752473679861059874/photo/4"><em>jabivgp</em></a><em> shares Ellie wearing the red Plaid skin, looking at the camera with a spore mask on</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/SneakyMikeVP/status/1752953319708893322/photo/1"><em>SneakyMikeVP</em></a><em> shares Abby looking over her shoulder in the Badlands skin</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Cool</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 7, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re feeling cool. 😎 Share moments with an undeniably cool character from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/08/20240208-hnpy/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) Happy New Play-Year promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">Help kickstart your February gaming sessions in style with the Happy New Play-Year promotion, in which acclaimed titles are the name of the game. You can enjoy discounts on a mixture of titles, which include ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON (30% off), EA Sports FC 24 – Standard Edition (65% off) and many more.</p>
<p class="">Head to <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/category/cb7c164f-78c3-4e86-954f-2cdcf9f2d7e0?emcid=or-pl-502622" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/category/cb7c164f-78c3-4e86-954f-2cdcf9f2d7e0?emcid=or-pl-502622" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PlayStation Sto</a>re to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>* Happy New Play-Year promotion starts on Wednesday January 31 Asia local time and concludes on Wednesday February 14 Asia local time.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/05/until-then-unpacks-the-trauma-of-loss-in-this-narrative-adventure/',
                'Until Then unpacks the trauma of loss in this narrative adventure',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/12186c21474d835a0a2dad4a70fe8172becf892c.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Until Then is an indie game with unexpectedly profound things to say and a breathtaking art style set among Philippine-inspired landscapes. Don’t mistake its simplistic controls for a lack of substance—from its addictively mundane minigames to its meaningful look at healing from trauma. This game has the potential to stand among the classics in the narrative adventure genre.</p>
<p class="">Until Then unravels a bittersweet story of mystery and tragedy, unpacking the trauma of loss through the eyes of the main character, high school student Mark Borja. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, Mark and his friends navigate the joys and woes of another year of high school—piano practice, homework deadlines, and school drama— as you reminisce about the daily insecurities of high school life.</p>
<p class="">That is, until a fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark’s life. People</p>
<p class="">disappear, and memories prove unreliable. You’ll work to uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure as you race to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An emotional rollercoaster blending tearful moments with delightful fun</h2>
<p class="">Throughout Until Then, you’ll meet a diverse and achingly familiar cast of characters to converse with in person, over text, and through email. Watch how their personal stories unfold alongside yours as you get to know them, build relationships, and possibly flunk group projects.</p>
<p class="">Weave through familiar, busy corridors in your school uniform, wake to the roosters’ crows, and calls for Tahooooo! (a popular local sweet snack) and, of course, don’t miss the train for your morning commute. Immerse yourself in the sights and songs of the daily lives of Filipino students, barreling their way through high school in a rich and intricate city inspired by Metro Manila and the developers’ alma maters.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499410215_bb5dd22d39_w.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499410215_bb5dd22d39_w.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499293884_0662436c46.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499293884_0662436c46.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Attribution: Rizal Provincial Government</em><a href="https://www.rizalprovince.ph/pages/educationinrizal-educationinrizal-rizalsciencehs.html"><em> </em></a></p>
<p class="">The game confronts you with philosophical issues as you walk alongside Mark as he makes mistakes and struggles to heal his wounds and let go of the past. Decide how Mark grows and strives to improve throughout the story.</p>
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<p class="">Moments of relief from tear-jerking topics come in the form of comical and engaging minigames that you won’t want to put down. Insert a flash drive—oh wait, wrong way—nope, it was right the first time. Help Mark practice for his piano recital. Enjoy minigames inspired by Filipino life as well: Fight your friend for more fishballs at the food stand outside. Get in the groove to pay for the jeepney, a unique local mode of transport. Until Then lets you lose yourself in little games you play in everyday life.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uncomplicated side-scrolling mechanics</h2>
<p class="">You are seamlessly guided through the world of Until Then as you walk your character through the environment and interact with items and people. The dialogue—chatting with friends or texting with your in-game smartphone—often drives the story forward with new information and context for the strange occurrences Mark starts to experience. You can also explore the depths of social media, where your likes and comments may pose consequences. Scrolling through social posts, emails, and webpages might reveal further hints and clues about the people and world around you, so keep your eyes peeled.</p>
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<p class="">Investigating the mystery will take you to all sorts of places, from a warm evening playing games at the local fair to the ruins of a coastal town marred by catastrophe. Take your time to walk around, see the sights, and interact with the environment to discover more about this bright and vivid world.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Concept Art provided by Polychroma Games</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A love letter from the developers</h2>
<p class="">Polychroma Games is a team of talented developers based in the Philippines, entwining the interactivity of play and the power of stories. Until Then was born from our desire to create stories that only games can tell.</p>
<p class="">The game itself is a love letter to youth in the Philippines. From small details in the background to major motifs in the setting of the fictional cities of Liamson and Bonifacio, we wanted to show a world that would celebrate the rich and diverse culture that shaped our own lives.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53498105112_b1a464cc80_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53498105112_b1a464cc80_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a>​​<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499144148_493441dbec_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53499144148_493441dbec_b.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Attribution: Google Maps</em></p>
<p class="">We also wanted emotions that would resonate—a story familiar to everyone, which would resound in anyone’s heart even after playing. We wanted to tell a story of growing up, navigating relationships as time changes us, and coming to terms with loss.</p>
<p class="">Creating this game and its story wasn’t easy. It involved quite a few leaps of faith, and trusting that people would see and feel the heart we put into it, that people would want to see a story about some random kids in a Philippines touched by tragedy. Prepare to be swept off your feet into immersive storytelling, stunning pixelated visuals, intricate plots, and unforgettable characters when you come face-to-face with the mysterious world of Until Then.<a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10004486"> Wishlist Until Then</a> now on PS5.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/05/players-choice-vote-for-januarys-best-new-game-2/',
                'Players’ Choice: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth voted January’s best new game',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/8e98151f9b3eecf7910a1a625ed9bf444c05ba6d.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Say aloha to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the first Players’ Choice of 2024. Congrats to Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio!</p>
<p class="">What games have you been playing in February? Share predictions on what will win for this month in the comments below.</p>
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<p class="">Welcome to the first Players’ Choice poll of 2024! Let’s welcome the new year by picking your favorite title for January among the heavy hitters, indie knockouts, and virtual bangers. </p>
<p class=""><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players’ Choice winners throughout the year.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What is the voting criteria?</strong> That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won’t qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Shadow of the Colossus and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will.</p>
<p class=""><br/><strong>How are nominees decided?</strong> The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/06/ps5-beta-adds-dualsense-controller-sound-enhancements-and-share-screen-interactions/',
                'PS5 system update adds DualSense controller sound enhancements and Share Screen interactions',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/5164f26aa0ecdd0b6970f473dba924f56a69fe95.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class=""><em>Update on March 13, 2024: the PS5 system software update is rolling out globally today. Additionally, later this month a PlayStation App update will enable users to enjoy Share Screen interactions on the app as well.</em></p>
<p class="">As the new year kicks into high gear with an amazing slate of PS5 game releases like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Tekken 8 and Helldivers 2, along with FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth later this month, we’re pleased to roll out another PS5 system software beta today with a number of quality-of-life enhancements and new features.</p>
<p class="">While beta access is limited to invited participants in select countries*, we plan to release the update globally in the coming months. If you’re selected to participate in the beta, you’ll receive an email invitation today when it’s available to download. Some features available during the beta phase may not make it into the final version or may see significant changes.</p>
<p class="">Let’s jump in to the newly added features:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DualSense wireless controller built-in mic and speaker audio enhancements</strong></h2>
<p class="">We’ve updated the device software of the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to improve their sound features.</p>
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<li><strong>Controller speaker enhancements.</strong> The controller speakers can now produce higher volume sound, allowing you to hear in-game sounds and voice chat audio more clearly.</li>
<li><strong>Improved noise cancellation.</strong> The mic input quality on these controllers has been improved, courtesy of a new AI machine learning model. Background noise from button presses and game audio are suppressed, resulting in a better voice chat experience. Install the system software beta and update the controller device software to enjoy enhanced clarity of your voice chat audio when using the controller mic.</li>
<li>With this update, you may feel that the sounds coming from your controller speaker may sound louder. You can adjust the controller speaker volume from the control center.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Share Screen Interactions</strong></h2>
<p class="">Players watching Share Screen in full screen mode can now <strong>use pointers and emoji reactions to interact with the host’s gameplay.</strong></p>
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<li>Viewers can move a pointer around, send a ping or draw a line on the shared screen, allowing them to highlight certain objects or areas to guide the host player more accurately.</li>
<li>Viewers can send emoji-based reactions to the host’s screen to visually encourage and celebrate gameplay actions.</li>
<li>Note: this feature is available by default but can be turned off by the host in the Share Screen settings. Both the host and the viewer must be participating in the beta to use this feature during the beta period.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Adjust Brightness of PS5 Power Indicator</strong></h2>
<p class="">You can now adjust the brightness of your PS5 console’s power indicator.</p>
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<li>Go to [Settings] &gt; [System] &gt; [Beep and Light], and then select [Brightness].</li>
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<p class="">A heartfelt thank you to our community for always providing valuable feedback and supporting our beta programs. We’re excited to hear your thoughts!</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/06/mlb-the-show-24-showcases-negro-leagues-collectors-edition/',
                'MLB The Show 24 showcases Negro Leagues Collector’s Edition',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/bf743113614603bc751436e615ec44676f75ba72.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Before radios, television sets, and the internet, physical newspapers were the primary source of news and information. Black newspapers and the Black press not only documented Negro Leagues history, in addition, the newspapers were also a source of pride in the black community. (You can learn more <a href="https://baseballhall.org/discover/black-newspapers-preserved-negro-leagues-history#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Black%20press%20was%20the,psyche%20of%20the%20Black%20community.">here</a>)</p>
<p class="">Without these newspapers and the pioneering baseball writers, the Negro Leagues wouldn’t have survived. They preserved this often overlooked chapter of American and baseball history. This year’s collector’s edition theme is a tribute to those who helped give a voice to the voiceless.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br/>San Diego Studio x Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</h2>
<p class="">We are also excited to announce our continued partnership with <a href="https://www.nlbm.com/">The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a> in Kansas City. MLB The Show will donate $1 for every Negro Leagues Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and MVP edition sold in the US until 12/31/24 to the <a href="https://twitter.com/nlbmprez?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a>. Donations will help the Museum continue its work, which is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. Visit www.nlbm.com to learn more. This purchase is not tax deductible.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Negro Leagues Edition (Retailers in the US and Canada)</h2>
<p class="">The Negro Leagues Edition is $124.99 USD/$164.99 CAD and is available at retailers in the US and Canada. Stock is limited, so be sure to get yours while supplies last.</p>
<p class="">Pre-order now at <a href="https://theshow.com/purchase/">https://theshow.com/purchase/</a>. Early access begins March 15, 2024.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Negro Leagues Edition includes:</h3>
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<li>Full Game (Access to both PS4 and PS5*)</li>
<li>Limited Edition Physical Steelbook</li>
<li>Limited Edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY</li>
<li>[4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024</li>
<li>Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)</li>
<li>[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack</li>
<li>[1] Legend Diamond Choice Pack</li>
<li>[5] Gold Choice Packs</li>
<li>[1] Equipment Pack</li>
<li>[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin</li>
<li>[20] The Show Packs</li>
<li>[20,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24</li>
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<p class="">This year’s limited edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY hat and physical Steelbook are inspired by the newspapers and retro game posters of the 1930s and 1940s. Check out the pictures below.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Please note that The Negro Leagues Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation consoles includes a voucher code for the PS5 &amp; PS4 versions of the game, the Digital Deluxe Edition content, as well as a physical Steelbook case and New Era hat.</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Digital Deluxe Edition (Digital Platform Stores / PlayStation Store)</h2>
<p class="">The Digital Deluxe Edition returns to the PlayStation Store for our digital fans. It is $99.99 USD/$129.99 CAD. For those of you who need packs, on packs, on packs, this is the edition for you.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:</h3>
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<li>Full Game (Access to both PS4 and PS5*)</li>
<li>[4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024</li>
<li>Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)</li>
<li>[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack</li>
<li>[1] Legend Diamond Choice Pack</li>
<li>[5] Gold Choice Packs</li>
<li>[1] Equipment Pack</li>
<li>[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin</li>
<li>[20] The Show Packs</li>
<li>[20,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24</li>
<li>MVP Edition (Digital Platform Stores / PlayStation Store)</li>
</ul>
<p class="">The MVP Edition returns for MLB The Show 24. For those of you looking for a head-start on your first pitch, the MVP edition is for you. The MVP Edition is $84.99 USD / $109.99 CAD (MSRP).</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The MVP Edition includes:</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Full Game (Access to both PS4 and PS5*)</li>
<li>[4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024</li>
<li>Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)</li>
<li>[1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack</li>
<li>[1] Equipment Pack</li>
<li>[1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin</li>
<li>[10] The Show Packs</li>
<li>[10,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 24</li>
</ul>
<p class="">We are excited about MLB The Show 24, which will be released soon on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Be sure to get your copy today, and gather your friends for a new class of Legends and new ways to play.</p>
<p class="">Pre-order now available for MLB The Show 24 at PS Store. Early access begins March 15, 2024.</p>
<p class="">For the latest updates about MLB The Show, check TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/?hl=en">Instagram</a> accounts. Additional detailed information on MLB The Show 24, including an important update on year-to-year savings and more, can be found on our announcement <a href="http://theshow.com/faq">FAQ</a> here.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size">*Includes PS4 &amp; PS5 voucher code (no disc included). An internet connection is required to redeem download code.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/07/world-of-tanks-modern-armor-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary-with-new-tanks-challenges-and-more/',
                'World of Tanks Modern Armor celebrates its 10th anniversary with new tanks, challenges, and more',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/43387ff35d219d47dc42061bbc3f6ccd7b4c95bc.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Can you believe it? Ten years of tanks! The game known today as <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.playstation.com/games/world-of-tanks/?smcid%3Dma&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1707303244433512&amp;usg=AOvVaw0chrggFauxl76F7BqgCDw_">World of Tanks Modern Armor</a> officially made its debut in the console arena on February 12, 2014.<br/><br/>As one of the first free-to-play titles available on consoles, WoTMA (or just “World of Tanks,” as it was known then!) helped lay the foundation for experiences that PlayStation players would enjoy over the next decade. Of course, the game couldn’t have come as far as it has without the support of a thriving community… or without the efforts of a dedicated staff.<br/><br/>In fact, several of our Wargaming staff members who were present for the game’s early days are still part of the team today. Together, they’re taking a look back at the game’s history and a sneak peek at what’s ahead during the year-long event we’re calling Celebrations.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The past</strong></h2>
<p class="">It takes more than a few people to bring a game like World of Tanks to market, but five who made the game what it is today are:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Andy Dorizas, Art Director</li>
<li>Valerie MacCracken, Director of LiveOps Operations</li>
<li>Ben Crawford, Senior Player Experience Manager</li>
<li>JJ Bakken, Senior Producer</li>
<li>L. Daniel Burr, Live Game Director</li>
</ul>
<p class="">Any of them will tell you that hard work and scrappiness were key to their efforts. Valerie MacCracken, who started at Wargaming in 2011 in a customer support role, drives the point home, saying, “The first North American office was brand new when I joined, and there were only maybe fifteen employees; I recall that on one of my first days, we assembled furniture for the lobby area!”<br/><br/>Physical infrastructure for various offices wasn’t the only challenge; there were technical challenges in developing the game, too. According to Andy Dorizas, who was Lead Artist at Day 1 Studios before it became Wargaming Chicago, “We had to trim things down just to get it to run on early hardware. Art assets had to be shrunk or compressed. Levels had to be simplified… It was a seriously large mountain to climb.”<br/><br/>JJ Bakken, who joined the Chicago studio as an Associate Producer in 2013, adds another issue the team faced: the novelty of what Wargaming was doing! “This was the studio’s first time developing a free-to-play game, and it was early in the days of F2P on console platforms,” he says. “Figuring out a new genre and a new way to connect with game players is always challenging, but exciting at the same time.”<br/><br/>How did they do it? MacCracken says that the process was gradual, “with the alpha, beta, [a] soft launch in certain regions, and then [the] full launch happening, back-to-back.” She also ran what she calls a “super-secret” forum, available only to early testers. “When I saw the passion that the game was creating among our early testers, many of which are still around today, I knew we had something good going.”<br/><br/>Bakken echoes this: “…there is always extra trepidation on launching a live-service game (will the servers perform, etc.), so we were hopeful all our technical efforts would be rewarded. Spoilers: it went pretty well and here we still are, ten years later!”</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The future</strong></h2>
<p class="">Ben Crawford, who started with Wargaming Europe ten years ago as a Customer Experience Manager, is excited about the changes he sees in WoTMA’s technology and services, saying, “The evolution is evident in the updated portal [website], new support tools, expanded capabilities outside the game, and enhanced in-game features.”<br/><br/>Daniel Burr, who began at Wargaming as a Solution Architect managing network services, notes, however, that development brings new opportunities, and not just for Wargaming: “Ten years ago, the F2P space on consoles was very new, and so there were no console-specific best practices upon which to lean. Today, F2P on consoles is a much more thoroughly understood model, and new F2P games take full advantage of that.”</p>
<p class="">So, progress and challenges alike lie ahead, but WoTMA is prepared to embrace it all, starting with the Celebrations event!</p>
<p class="">At the heart of Celebrations is a dedicated website that will allow players to track their progress in each season throughout 2024, starting with the Lunar New Year-themed Year of the Dragon season that launched on January 30. Players will also be able to compare and share stats with their friends and work toward not one but two special reward tanks that will be awarded when Celebrations ends.</p>
<p class="">That’s not all. February brings players opportunities to claim two new 10th anniversary tanks, the Lago M38 and the MBT-B, complete the first Celebrations Monthly Challenge (as an Anniversary event with shared community goals and rewards), and so much more.</p>
<p class="">In the end, every aspect of Celebrations is intended to commemorate what makes WoTMA special: not the tanks (as much as we love them), but the people. “Not very many industry folks can say they’ve been at the same company for over a decade, but we have this stability that allows us to build bridges not only between each other, but between us and our community as well,” says MacCracken.</p>
<p class="">The game’s big ten-year anniversary is underway. Join us for the Celebrations!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/07/how-skull-and-bones-takes-advantage-of-immersive-ps5-features-out-february-16/',
                'How Skull and Bones takes advantage of immersive PS5 features, out February 16',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/484e9a4fdbb3144252795d4fd5808bfe51697c68.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Thar be no room for landlubbers here. Get ready to start a golden age pirate’s journey taking you from shipwrecked nobody to kingpin when <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/skull-and-bones/?smcid=ma">Skull and Bones launches February 16 on PlayStation 5</a>, with an Open Beta running from February 8-11*. The development team at Ubisoft Singapore has been hard at work ensuring that the Skull and Bones experience is as immersive as possible on PS5, thanks to features like 3D audio, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and more.</p>
<p class="">We sat down with Skull and Bones Technical Director Jussi Markkanen to find out how these features are utilized to make Skull and Bones such a unique adventure on the PS5, where the only thing missing is the smell of the salty sea.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What is the backstory behind the title of Skull and Bones beyond the infamous Jolly Roger reference?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Markkanen: </strong>Skull and Bones is set in an unforgiving environment, during the tumultuous Golden Age of Piracy, in a world inspired by the Indian Ocean. Here peril awaits at every turn, and you will need to leverage every opportunity available to endure and flourish in this harsh world.</p>
<p class="">The title Skull and Bones reflects the gritty approach that we’re bringing to the pirate fantasy, as you begin your journey a shipwrecked nobody, and have to plunder and outsmart your way to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How are the DualSense controller’s haptics used in Skull and Bones?</strong></p>
<p class="">In Skull and Bones, naval combat is at the heart of the experience. You are able to equip a multitude of powerful weapons to outgun other ships, attack forts, and take down legendary sea monsters.</p>
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<p class="">On the PS5, naval combat really comes alive with the DualSense wireless controller when using the adaptive triggers. From sea fires and giant ballistae, to rocket launchers and mortars, you will be able to experience the different tensions of the triggers as you fire a variety of different weapons.</p>
<p class="">For example,<strong> </strong>faster-firing arsenal such as ballista or carronade require only a light pull on the adaptive triggers. The weight of the long guns or sea fire are communicated through a stronger resistance, while the adaptive triggers translate the heft of your heaviest arsenal, such as of bombards or rockets, ensuring that every shot you fire is Skull and Bones feels satisfying and unique.</p>
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<p class="">The controller also rumbles in specific locations based on where your weapons are firing and where you’re taking damage. When an enemy launches a volley of cannons at your starboard, you’ll feel the intensity of the attack in your hands as you see it on screen.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Do you have any setup recommendations for players using the customizable DualSense Edge wireless controller?</strong></p>
<p class="">One option could be mapping the spyglass shortcut! An important tool in any pirate’s kit is their spyglass. It allows them to glean more information about the world, including scoping out enemy weaknesses and identifying new opportunities such as bountiful trade routes.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How was PS5’s 3D Audio implemented into Skull and Bones’ gameplay?</strong></p>
<p class="">3D Audio has allowed us to push boundaries in how you hear our game. For example, you can pinpoint the arc of incoming mortar fire, letting you decide whether to dodge or brace for impact against these powerful attacks.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMmNyeXVmMHRneTFzc3U0ZnZjNzFkeHFwMzFucGpoc3dxbG9kaHQwMiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/v88N7B77k3mbxjNBCV/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Be sure to pay attention to your crew as well, who will often call out loot floating in the water – thanks to 3D Audio, you’ll never have to wonder exactly where that loot is.</p>
<p class="">Also, did we mention that they’ll sing sea shanties on command? Because they will! Map it to your quick action wheel and with a tap of the D-Pad you’ll hear one of 30 shanties sung in Bahasa Indonesia, Malagasy, English, and French!</p>
<p class=""><strong>How does PS5’s SSD speed add to the pirating adventure in Skull &amp; Bones?</strong></p>
<p class="">In Skull and Bones, you’ll chase the horizon across everything from clear blue-water shoals to violent raging storms as you sail from the coast of Africa to the East Indies. Made solely for current-generation consoles, Skull and Bones allows you to explore its vast open world in 4K at a targeted 60fps.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOHFkNGI5NXl6aGpjaXhvemFibmluNjVxMTl5OXQxMDd6YXAwbDc2aiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/kDxDMiKlWb2cSGX3nr/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">With the ultra-fast SSD, players will be able to transition from outposts and dens, to the vast Indian Ocean even faster! This will help create an even more immersive experience on the high seas, as players will be able to set sail, explore, and engage in epic naval battles seamlessly.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What is one example of a super granular, nerdy detail about pirate culture that you want to make sure players know about?</strong></p>
<p class="">For Skull and Bones, we wanted to reinject the defiance, tension, and brutality of piracy back into the genre. Pirates were survivors, ordinary men and women who wanted to challenge the status quo and decide their own fate. Based on our research, the pirates in the Indian Ocean were also enterprising in nature, building their trade throughout the region for intel and seizing resources for their own gain. They came from all around the world including from the Indian Ocean, interacting with locals from different regions; which is something we sought to portray in our game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Skull and Bones’ release date has changed a few times. What’s an example of a specific gameplay feature you’re thankful the team had more time to work on or a new gameplay feature that extra development time has allowed you to create?</strong></p>
<p class="">Creating a new IP is as fulfilling as it is challenging and takes time to fully develop.</p>
<p class="">We’ve been iterating on the version you’ll see on February 16, by working closely with our community through the Insider Program and regular user tests. The community feedback we received has helped us to improve the game, especially in our co-op, naval combat, and gameplay variety.</p>
<p class="">Our game already has an amazing solo experience, and the time has allowed us to make additional investments in enhancing the co-op experience. This includes ensuring the entire game can be played in co-op and adding the Call for Help feature, just to name a few.</p>
<p class="">We’ve continued to add depth to our weapon system and further enhance naval combat, making each weapon choice feel unique, and encouraging different playstyles.</p>
<p class="">Additionally, we were able to expand our gameplay variety with more fantastical activities for you to enjoy, such as ghost ships, and sea monsters.</p>
<p class="">Finally, you can also look forward to new events and features in our seasonal post-launch.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pre-order the Premium Edition to start playing up to three days early </h2>
<p class=""><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0001-PPSA02202_00-SBULTIMATE000000">Pre-order Skull and Bones on PlayStation Store today</a>. Those who pre-order the Premium Edition will get to play the game up to three days early starting February 13, and will get access to the Premium Bonus Pack, two extra missions, a Smugglers Pass Token, Digital Artbook, and Digital Soundtrack.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/08/inside-look-rise-of-the-ronins-recreation-of-late-1800s-japan/',
                'Inside look: Rise of the Ronin’s recreation of late 1800s Japan',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/ccf446bd2d3a8f10dab748fbecc4ff9d274fc8f7.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Coming to PlayStation 5 on March 22, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003386?smcid=ma">Rise of the Ronin is a combat-focused, open-world action RPG</a> from Team Ninja, the developer of Nioh and Ninja Gaiden. The game will immerse you in a story set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, known as Bakumatsu, where you can experience different play styles and battle in simple yet profound combat as a Ronin, using an array of weapons and equipment – melee weapons as well as ranged weapons like firearms and thrown weapons.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The resurrection of three major cities of the Edo Era in Team Ninja’s open-world</h2>
<p class="">The story takes place in Bakumatsu, Japan, a period of great change triggered by the arrival of the Black Ships. In this era of mayhem, the story first unfolds in Yokohama, then in Edo (today’s Tokyo), and finally in Kyoto. These three major cities are each built as an open world where the non-homogeneous mixture of newly introduced Western culture and traditional Japanese beauty is dramatically depicted in detailed quality with new-generation graphics technology.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Yokohama</h2>
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<p class="">The first major city the protagonist visits is Yokohama. In the Kannai area of Yokohama, where the East meets the West, you’ll explore Yokohama’s landmarks, such as the U.S. Consulate, Chinatown, the Yokohama State Guest House, the lighthouse, and even brothels. As you travel the outskirts of Yokohama, you’ll find yourself in a series of inn-towns along the Tokaido Road, the most important route of the era in Japan, linking Kyoto, the imperial capital, with Edo, the seat of the Tokugawa Shogunate.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kannai – Yamashita</h2>
<p class="">An area overlooking the ocean in southeast Kannai, while Yamate designates the bluff and upper town, Yamashita designates the lower town. In accordance with provisions set out in the US-Japan trade treaty, it is the site of the Foreign Settlement, where soldiers from various nations are stationed. Yamashita Park, one of the popular tourist spots today, was built with reclaimed rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and formally opened in 1930.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Photo of Yamashita today: Yamashita Park, now a tourist attraction, was created by reclaiming rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake and opened in 1930.(*)</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kannai – Motomachi</h2>
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<p class="">An area in southeast Kannai that saw a significant population boom after the port of Yokohama opened to foreign trade. Visitors to the area’s Chinatown would find various trinkets for sale and unique architecture characteristic of Chinese culture, such as the grand Kanteibyo Temple, a colorful temple dedicated to the ancient Chinese hero, Guan Yu. The current Kanteibyo Temple is the fourth rebuild of the temple, after being devastated and destroyed several times by unforeseen events, like the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and World War II, and remains to serve as the heart of Yokohama Chinatown.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Photo of Motomachi today: The Guan Ti Mausoleum, the symbol of Chinatown, was lost several times due to the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, and its modern form is the fourth generation.(*)</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Edo</h2>
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<p class="">Edo is a megacity that serves as the base of the Edo Shogunate. The Kojimachi district is where the samurai residence surrounds and protects Edo Castle. You can also roam around the townsmen district of Asakusa to find Sensoji Temple and Azuma Bridge; the Nihonbashi district to check out its famous Nihonbashi Bridge and rows of merchant houses, and other cultural districts—like the Senzoku district—to feel the bustling energy of the Yoshiwara brothels.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asakusa</h2>
<p class="">The heart of the city’s unique shitamachi culture, home to landmarks such as Azuma Bridge and Sensoji Temple, has often been the subject of celebrated woodblock paintings. The area’s bustling energy remains unchanged today, making it one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Photo of Asakusa today: Asakusa remains as bustling as ever and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan.(*)</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nihonbashi</h2>
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<p class="">The bridge to which it owes its name was built in 1603, marking the starting point of five major roads. For this reason, it drew large crowds, contributing greatly to the popular culture of Edo. It has been the subject of countless artworks, perhaps most notably The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, a series of woodblock prints created by Utagawa Hiroshige. The bridge, Nihonbashi, can be found today, still serving as the starting point of Japan’s road network.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kyoto</h2>
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<p class="">For 1,000 years, Kyoto served as the political and cultural heart of Japan’s capital. The Gosho District is located in the north of Kyoto, where a rebellion against the Tokugawa shogunate called the Kinmon Incident erupted. To the west is the Horikawa district, where orderly structured streets stretch alongside Nijo Castle, and the Mibu district, where the Roshigumi’s headquarters, Mibudera Temple, is located. To the east is the Gion District, where teahouses and stores are housed, and the Higashiyama District, where Kiyomizu-dera Temple and other well-known sites take their presence. However, you’ll also notice that some areas of the imperial city have lost their former glory to the turmoil arising from the Bakumatsu and have become neglected and abandoned. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gosho</h2>
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<p class="">A tract of land comprising the emperor’s palace and the manors of the most esteemed aristocratic families. Aside from personal living and sleeping apartments, the emperor’s palace also contained lavish gardens and buildings dedicated to religious rites and learning. Occasionally ravaged by fires and subsequently rebuilt by the twilight years of the shogunate, it had been in continuous use for over five hundred years. Most of the structures that remain in present-day were rebuilt in 1855, preserving the original form of the Imperial Palace today.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mibu</h2>
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<p class="">An area located south of Nijo Castle and northwest of Nishi Honganji Temple. In the center stands Mibu Temple, which belongs to Buddhists of the Risshu sect. The name Mibu dates back hundreds of years, to when it was spelled with different characters, meaning wetlands. Mibudera Temple was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi members. Today, a bronze statue of Commander Kondo Isami and a tower enshrining some of his hair stand within the temple precincts and a grave site for the regimental soldiers.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Photo of Mibu today: Mibu-dera was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi troopers, and today there is a bust of Isami Kondo, the chief of the Shinsengumi, in addition to the graves of the troopers. (*)</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traverse as you please with a grappling rope, horse, or glider</h2>
<p class="">Apart from running through cities and their surroundings and swimming through rivers and oceans, you can explore the vast open world of Bakumatsu<em> </em>Japan by utilizing grappling rope to move vertically or by horse and glider for a thrilling traversal.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grappling rope</h2>
<p class="">You can quickly ascend and traverse when you throw the grappling rope at a latching point. It allows you to move to higher ground and can also be used in combat to grab foes during battle scenes.  </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Horses</h2>
<p class="">You can call a horse when you blow into the Horse Flute. You’ll travel much faster and more efficiently to your faraway destination than running. As the game progresses, you’ll gain access to additional riding equipment and a more comprehensive range of higher-performance horses.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gliders</h2>
<p class="">After acquiring the glider, you can deploy it as you fall from a high point to glide through the air. You can fly a long distance by keeping it at a certain angle. The glider also comes in handy when infiltrating an enemy’s territory from a high altitude without getting noticed.</p>
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<p class="">The glider’s design was based on Ikkansai Kunitomo’s blueprint of Avicula. Kunitomo is an inventor and gunsmith of the late Edo period best known for having built Japan’s first reflecting telescope. His invention of Avicula is also believed to be the oldest airplane blueprint in Japan.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fast Travel between Veiled Edge Banners</h2>
<p class="">Fast travel points, or Veiled Edge Banners, are scattered worldwide, allowing you to instantly travel from one Veiled Edge Banner to another unlocked banner. Not only will banners allow you to replenish consumable items by contact, but you can also update your party members and equipment during a mission. It also serves as a gateway for other players to jump in for online multiplayer.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Encounters and discoveries that await the Ronin on his journey</h2>
<p class="">As you traverse the vast world, you will meet locals to take on different events and collect loot from challenging activities.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grass Roots Missions with locals</h2>
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<p class="">Somo describes those who are not samurai, including those who have abandoned their social status as samurai and become wealthy farmers, wealthy merchants, and local merchants. During Grass Roots missions, you will be given special tasks by those locals if you have specific items in possession or foster a certain level of relationship with them.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chance Encounter</h2>
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<p class="">During play, you’ll encounter random in-game events called Chance Encounter. Depending on where or when it occurs in the game, you may not experience the same event twice. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Public Order</h2>
<p class="">Defeating rogues improves the security of the bad areas. As you improve public order, you will establish extended connections within the locale and its people.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Activities</h2>
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<p class="">As you go deeper into the story, you’ll unlock various activities in different locations and have a chance to collect rewards according to how well you perform in these activities. In training, you can visit dojos in various regions and battle with characters that you’ve encountered previously. Other activities include Yabusame (horseback archery), Artillery Training, and Cat Collecting, in which you will have to find cats hiding in unexpected places.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Obstacle courses</h2>
<p class="">In each area, some places cannot be reached by the standard method of traverse. You’ll need to skillfully use your grappling rope or gliding device to reach the finish line, where you’ll find a special reward for the activity, like a treasure chest, a shrine, or a cat.</p>
<p class="">Rise of the Ronin will be available for PS5 on March 22. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(*) Photos: Pixta</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/08/ed-boxes-his-way-into-street-fighter-6-on-february-27/',
                'Ed boxes his way into Street Fighter 6 on February 27',
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<p class="">Entering the ring on February 27 in <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/street-fighter-6/?smcid=ma">Street Fighter 6</a> is the troubled protégé, the bad boy of boxing, the Young Commander, Ed. With psycho power imbued within, Ed beats down his enemies with a flurry of fists to prove that he’s the true high-def picture of strength.</p>
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<p class="">First appearing in Street Fighter V, Ed was initially to be used as an alternate body for M. Bison, but rejected the idea and managed to escape. Coming into his own confidence, he formed Neo Shadaloo with a group of other experiments, intending to help others like them. In present-day Street Fighter 6, he senses movement in the shadows from the remnants of Shadaloo. Ed soon discovers they have a twisted goal and need his unique abilities to achieve it.</p>



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<p class="">“Ed is a high-speed boxer. We designed his lower half so that you can clearly see his nimble footwork and added some volume to his upper body to make his punches look impactful,” according to Game Director Takayuki Nakayama. “ We also hope you take notice of the emblem on his chest and the design on his back. His attack animations have also changed significantly from Street Fighter V. To respect his background as a traditional boxer, all his attacks are now punches (except for his Level 2 Super Art). His kick buttons have been designated to various flicker attacks.”</p>
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<p class="">Find the brazen boxer in World Tour on the subway fighting the Mad Gear Gang. Like all the Year 1 Characters, you can increase your bond with Ed and learn his psycho-powered moves (hot-headed attitude not included). Bring those moves into Avatar Battles in the Battle Hub to see what new combos you can create.</p>



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<p class="">We’ve seen comments asking how Ed will work with Modern Controls since his inputs were already simplified in Street Fighter V. We decided to keep his simplified inputs and incorporated them in his Modern Controls while creating expanded inputs for his Classic Controls. Ed now has quarter-circle and dragon-punch inputs for his special moves in Classic. What an edge lord, right?</p>
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<p class="">Ed is still the psycho-powered boxer you know and love, imbuing his fists with chaotic force and master boxing techniques. Scouring the lands to help other ill-fated experiments has significantly upgraded Ed’s usage of psycho power. Psycho Blitz gives Ed another 1-2-3, but in a single special move, Ed unleashes a series of punches cloaked in Psycho Power.</p>
<p class="">The new and improved Psycho Flicker is vital in Ed’s ability to control space. Performed on its own, Ed releases a quick flicker jab from a distance in one of three directions to catch the opponent off-guard. If you hold this button down, Ed will use his Psycho Snatcher from Street Fighter V to pull in opponents with psycho-powered tendrils.</p>



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<p class="">Kill Rush is a new special move that resembles Psycho Swing and Smash from <em>Street Fighter V</em>. Ed either advances forward or performs a bob and weave backward. From the forward version, Ed can follow up with two moves. Kill Switch Break is a short, useful uppercut for closing distance. Kill Switch Chaser sees Ed unleash a powerful uppercut that sends the opponent spiraling in the air, making it easy to follow up with a combo.</p>
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<p class="">Ed’s Level 1 Super Art, Psycho Storm, sees him striking opponents with high-speed flicker jabs. His Level 2 Super, Psycho Cannon, should look familiar to Street Fighter V fans. Previously, in his V-Trigger I, Ed generated a multi-hitting ball of psycho power that moved forward.</p>
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<p class="">Finally, in Ed’s Level 3 Super Art, Psycho Chamber, he turns opponents into his own personal punching bag by tying their limbs and pummeling them in the name of Neo Shadaloo.</p>
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<p class="">Coming with Ed is a new stage: Ruined Lab. Step into the aftermath of Shadaloo’s fall as their laboratory lies in shambles featuring now-defunct test subjects. Year 1 Ultimate Pass owners will automatically receive this stage on February 27.</p>
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<p class="">Ed will be unlocked on February 27 for owners of the Year 1 Character Pass, Year 1 Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition. When he arrives, Ed’s Outfit 2, inspired by his Story Outfit from Street Fighter V, will also be available.</p>
<p class="">With the Ed update, we will also add some quality-of-life features. The game’s PC version will now have the ability to switch button displays to PlayStation buttons.</p>
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<p class="">An Extra Lighting feature will be added to Photo mode, making capturing dark places easier and illuminating characters for better shots.</p>
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<p class="">Celebrate Ed’s incoming entrance with the Ed Arrives! Fighting Pass. Active right now until he releases on February 27. Until then, prepare to make way for the leader of Neo Shadaloo.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/09/share-of-the-week-cool/',
                'Share of the Week: Cool',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/2ba6b4ca209cef0ce2ce619bbfe8ffd24a33b2b2.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked to see the coolest characters from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s extremely cool highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/wingsforsmiles/status/1755247030962618566/photo/4"><em>wingsforsmiles</em></a><em> shares Johnny Silverhand sitting back with one leg up in Cyberpunk 2077</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/BitarHector/status/1754577267655946423"><em>BitarHector</em></a><em> shares Aloy smiling in the morning sunlight in Horizon Forbidden West</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Taser9001/status/1753936953731437048/photo/3"><em>Taser9001</em></a><em> shares Tifa rushing forward with a sparking attack in Final Fantasy VII Remake</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1755117950632362343/photo/4"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> shares Sam side-eyeing the camera wearing futuristic sunglasses in Death Stranding</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/juniaxe/status/1753774872453620120/photo/3"><em>juniaxe</em></a><em> shares Ada taking deathly aim in the rain in Resident Evil 4</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/FrameCaptureVP/status/1755048585568432588/photo/1"><em>FrameCaptureVP</em></a><em> shares Jin looking out from a broken kitsune mask in this black and white portrait from Ghost of Tsushima</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Romantic</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 14, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re feeling the love. Share romantic moments or characters from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/09/official-playstation-podcast-episode-478-what-weve-been-playing/',
                'Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 478: What We’ve Been Playing',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/1d76f26b4240cd9262a141ef0aa18da2e1f7464e.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Email us at <a href="mailto:PSPodcast@sony.com">PSPodcast@sony.com</a>!</h3>
<p class=""><em>Subscribe via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/official-playstation-blogcast/id483223024?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5TKjBWPgeb96EpWIDVsjF1" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or </em><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/playstation/episode_478.mp3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">download here</a></p>
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<p class="">Hey y’all! With nasty colds circulatin’, bomb cyclones droppin’, and 2024 kicking off with a bang, the PlayStation Podcast crew has struggled to record a show for a few weeks now. Today, they get off their keisters to review some key details from the recent State(s) of Play and then talk about what they’ve been playing….</p>
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<li>Tekken 8 – PS5</li>
<li>God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla – PS5</li>
<li>Alan Wake 2 – PS5</li>
<li>Cocoon – PS5</li>
<li>Jusant – PS5</li>
<li>Tchia – PS5</li>
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<p><span style="color: var(--global-font-color);font-family: var(--global-font-family)">Thanks to </span><a href="http://dormilon-music.com/" style="font-family: var(--global-font-family)">Dormilón</a><span style="color: var(--global-font-color);font-family: var(--global-font-family)"> for our rad theme song and show music.</span></p>
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<p class="has-default-font"><em>[Editor’s note: PlayStation game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/12/foamstars-the-tech-that-made-its-dynamic-persistent-foam-possible/',
                'Foamstars: the tech that made its dynamic, persistent foam possible',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/46990f3a63260b5453ca9c7c737c7389e2ba2363.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hello, I’m Chikara Saito (a.k.a. Rickey), director of Foamstars. As the name suggests, <a href="https://playstation.com/games/foamstars">Foamstars</a> is a game that features copious amounts of soft, fluffy foam. However, the path that we took to actually represent that foam in digital space was much longer and tougher than we initially thought it would be.</p>
<p class="">Our experience of bringing the foam in Foamstars to life was anything but soft and fluffy, and today, I would like to tell you the tale of our trials and tribulations in the world of foam!</p>
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<p class="">The first obstacle that we ran into when we started developing Foamstars was the processing power required.</p>
<p class="">In Foamstars, players can fire off as much foam as they like, and that foam flies off as fluffy bubbles throughout the whole space.</p>
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<p class="">This is a huge part of what makes the game so unique, but bear in mind that up to 8 players playing together online can fire off foam at the same time – some of them in separate places, quite far away from one another – so we had to be able to sync up each instance of foam in real time.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcXVvbXY4M3JjcHh5a2twYzlqcmJtZWZnbzlqeHZvODRrbDVpNjVnYyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/O5ycYQ8dh6KbCe21Cv/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">This alone accounted for a considerable amount of load on the CPU, but on top of that, we also realised another game mechanic that is crucial to Foamstars’ gameplay: foam remaining in place and piling up to change the stage’s topography. These things together put an enormous burden on the CPU.</p>
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<p class="">This meant that in the first test build of the game, we could only make about 10 shots worth of foam remain on the ground, and I can still clearly remember the feeling of disappointment as I thought to myself, “This isn’t enough to make a fun game.”</p>
<p class="">But just as I was facing this pressure to alter the direction of the game to account for these limitations, the programming team stepped in and showed me a better way!</p>
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<p class="">They had the fantastic idea to dynamically alter Unreal Engine 4’s Landscape tool!</p>
<p class="">This system was originally designed for sculpting rugged terrain ahead of time, but thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of the programming team, we were able to dynamically alter the Landscape tool so that it could be influenced by player interactions during actual gameplay.</p>
<p class="">Thanks to this system, we didn’t have to manage and express each instance of foam on an object-by-object basis, but rather, we could handle the foam as vertex data instead.</p>
<p class="">This significantly reduced the load on the CPU, and made it feel much more thrilling as an actual game as well.</p>
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<p class="">The test map began as a single, flat plane stretching out ahead of you. As I watched it transform dynamically due to the actions of the players, I realised that we created an experience that could only come from a medium of entertainment where worlds are interactive. It was like a jolt of lightning that reached me in my pit of despair – I can still remember that sensation clearly to this day.</p>
<p class="">All PlayStation Plus members can redeem, download and play Foamstars at no extra cost from now until March 4 on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Join the foam-blasting frenzy!</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/12/ultros-dev-interview-karmic-cycles-in-a-demonic-space-labyrinth-out-tomorrow/',
                'Ultros dev interview: Karmic cycles in a demonic space labyrinth, out tomorrow',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/e3953e478ba39c50c12c44462a4027a1ed7f8ace.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Indie games are known for their daring and often groundbreaking approaches to visuals and storytelling. Ultros is a new indie title coming to PS4 and PS5 on February 13. The game is a twisted, time-looping sci-fi adventure. It’s packed with high-stakes action, clever twists on classic game design ideas, intriguing, and often unsettling environmental storytelling, and crazy-colorful pop-psychedelic visuals that makes you wonder if the game came with its own built-in blacklight. </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaHVlcG52aXBvNGlnb3c3OGljYmJqMGd4a3FhdnRrZm96ODIzeHczNyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/vgH6vOZdmPQsQKsEut/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">This eye- and mind-dazzling adventure comes to PlayStation courtesy of Sweden-based developer Hadoque. It tells the story of a spacefarer trapped in a nightmare time-cycle within a bizarre, seemingly demonic black-hole acting as a womb for an unspeakable cosmic horror–the titular Ultros. </p>
<p class="">In the words of game director Mårten Brüggeman, “It’s a psychedelic sci-fi platforming adventure, a combat- and gardening-driven experience. It also asks a lot of existential questions if you dive into it, as you explore the  sarcophagus spaceship and try to understand what it is a metaphor for and what is dwelling inside.” </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fight or foster</h2>
<p class="">Ultros is fundamentally a search-action game where you explore an ever-expanding map that opens up further and further as you acquire more abilities for navigation and combat. It’s a popular indie game genre, and Ultros expands on it with some unique gameplay twists centered around the ideas of karmic cycles: creation and destruction, nurture and killing. </p>
<p class="">“It’s a game about choices,” explains Brüggeman, “where you can choose to play in a destructive or constructive way, and  the choices you make change your interpretation of your in-game actions.”</p>
<p class="">The environment oozes with otherworldly threats, requiring skillful combat to neutralize the assorted hostile lifeforms. Variety is a big emphasis here. Ultros encourages you to use a diverse arsenal of moves in fun and creative ways to dispatch foes: dodge-and-strike attacks, jumping strikes, and even launching foes into the air to turn them into a living projectile weapon. </p>
<p class="">“We want to combat to feel intimate and visceral to emphasize destruction, ruining the balance of disruption and construction within the current cycle. We focused on movements, forcing you to be near them to fight them are integral to what we wanted to do, the intensity and intimacy of one-on-one combat.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMTZjeXA4dHMxeWRkejlsdW44dm9keDIyenc4dGc4NmtvYnpsdmxuZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ZBimtJFZ2BuOWsfm2j/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">As your foes fall before you, they drop all manner of edible offal–which varies in quality depending on how skillful your killing blow was. Eating these remains isn’t just a health restore: it provides you with valuable nutrients, which allow you to access skill tree upgrades at save pods, which enhance your movement, fighting, and navigational abilities. </p>
<p class="">But if eating mystery meat makes you feel a bit queasy, there’s another way to obtain sustenance: raising the seeds you find scattered around in gardens, then partaking of that plant’s fruit. Aiding you in your horticultural pursuits is your Extractor, a special device that gains numerous abilities throughout the game. </p>
<p class="">The plants that grow over time will leave behind assorted benefits, like creating platforms to alternate routes and making planning and tending to your gardens an essential part of gameplay. Brüggeman elaborates: “The seeds all have different abilities and rules of how they grow. Part of beginning your garden is getting to know how these different plants work and how they affect each other and the world around them.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeTUzeHR4ajFoNTRnMHBtMXR0bXhzYjNleGQ5NndkZDQwdWM3ZTJlbiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/VsjaJda1mJdpSUb3Ik/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Brüggeman continues. “With these in-game resources, you can eat everything you find, and it builds up your nutrition, like an experience point system. But it’s also the economy of how the game ecosystem works. When you take something from a plant, you’re sort of stealing from it. But you can give back by planting seeds. When you kill creatures like a typical game hero, you steal both their life and from the ecosystem. We wanted to give a choice in our game not to be that kind of hero.”</p>
<p class="">Oh, yes, there’s one more critical element to gardens: they stick around even when a time loop wipes everything and sends you back to square one.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let’s do the time warp again</h2>
<p class="">Yes, Ultros is a game built around a time loop, and there’s only so much you can do before you’re forced to begin anew. You may have been fortunate to keep a few skills from the previous loop. But more importantly, you’ve got the knowledge you gained from your last attempt. And hey, those plants you took care of? You might be surprised to see what’s become of them.</p>
<p class="">“One of the core concepts we’ve built the game around is the philosophy of a karmic cycle: What you do in one life makes up what your next life will become. In this game, we have a time loop mechanic that is the rebirth of our character and world. So, one of the major choices you can make in the game is whether or not you nurture the world you’re in. If you build it up, the garden becomes a part of the world you’re inhabiting, and tending to these plants is the way you can make the game world evolve.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdnlnZnh1OGI5OXd0NWkyMDNoYmFoY2VtZXViZnRiaG11aHFlMGJtOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/qPfoj9JfM9v28x9N7h/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">The presence of player choice among these time cycles hints at multiple conclusions to Ultros’s story. When I asked Brüggeman about it, he said, “There are multiple endings, I can say that much. The time loop is more story-driven than mechanics-driven, so you can explore a ‘what if I do this instead’ scenario, also tying into the philosophy of a karmic cycle. We want players to re-experience events and scenarios but get to see them from different perspectives. You’re given the chance to make the choice again, but from another perspective.”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A whirling universe of color</h2>
<p class="">The game’s trademark art style comes from art designer El Huervo, who is well-known for his work on the classic indie series Hotline Miami. The visuals are packed with contrasts, both in color and in theming: in one area, you’ll be surrounded by an environment teeming with goopy, pulsating viscera-like growths, yet only a ways away, you’ll discover a place that looks not unlike an elegant European cathedral. </p>
<p class="">“I would describe Ultros’s art style as a Renaissance painting meets comics meets Jackson Pollock,” says Brüggeman. “El Huervo’s style has developed over the years. He’s very inspired by French artist Moebius, but also German zoology scholar and artist Ernst Haeckel.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNnlud2FxenFuZDhuZDVjOXJ2bDNzeDVoYXEzOGJ4cWlieGxiOWM2dyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/mRW4MrQWpbnPeQnVU9/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">The visuals also play a big part in the story and atmosphere. “As you explore during the game, you learn what the sarcophagus was used for and what happened to it. You’ll try to understand who its original inhabitants were and how that relates to the dark being held in there.” </p>
<p class="">Suppose you’re ready for a visually stunning adventure with intense combat, loads of exploration, environmental world-building, and a time loop that challenges how you approach action-adventure games. In that case, you’ll want to venture into the Sarcophagus. Ultros makes its debut on February 13.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/13/playstation-store-january-2024s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: January 2024’s top downloads',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/a7bd10e20d8a8109e330c49e914a91f50f067c0f.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. New release blockbusters and vintage fan favorites are included in January’s PS5 list with Tekken 8 and Grand Theft Auto V both breaking the top five. The PS VR2 list saw Beat Saber rock and roll to the top of the list with the most downloads in both US and EU regions.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec table-first-column-width-50"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TEKKEN 8</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>TEKKEN 8</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Gran Turismo 7</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gran Turismo 7</strong></td><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Part II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Last of Us Part II Remastered</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hell Let Loose</strong></td><td><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td><td><strong>Prince of Persia The Lost Crown</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Granblue Fantasy: Relink</strong></td><td><strong>ELDEN RING</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Prince of Persia The Lost Crown</strong></td><td><strong>Need For Speed Unbound</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></strong><br/><strong><em>*Upgrades not included</em></strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat X</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Payback</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Injustice 2</strong></td><td><strong>Mortal Kombat X</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td><td><strong>CarX Drift Racing Online</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Battlefield V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Overcooked! 2</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</strong></td><td><strong>WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War III Remastered</strong></td><td><strong>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 6</strong></td><td><strong>Goat Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>CarX Drift Racing Online</strong></td><td><strong>Resident Evil 6</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>    </strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR2 Games*</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td><td><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td><td><strong>Ultrawings 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Vertigo 2</strong></td><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ultrawings 2</strong></td><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><em> *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included</em></strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PSVR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</strong></td><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Borderlands 2 VR</strong></td><td><strong>VR Ping Pong Pro</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fruit Ninja VR</strong></td><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Land VR</strong></td><td><strong>Titanic VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) </strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>War Thunder</strong></td><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>LEGO Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/13/mlb-the-show-24-unveils-storylines-the-negro-leagues-season-2/',
                'MLB The Show 24 unveils Storylines: The Negro Leagues Season 2',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/84bb9cf436a2e834b0437f6c407f2273aa30a45d.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Get ready to experience another slice of history in the playable micro-documentary, Storylines: The Negro Leagues Season 2, narrated by <a href="https://www.nlbm.com/">Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a> President Bob Kendrick. Season 2 continues our multiyear partnership with the NLBM and our shared mission to educate, enlighten, and inspire by celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues. We are so grateful and excited to introduce ten new Negro League legends to MLB The Show 24. Storylines combine immersive gameplay moments, historical footage, and more as we bring these incredible true stories to life.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Season 2 roster for MLB  The Show 24 at launch includes:</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>Josh Gibson – The Black Babe Ruth</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Buck Leonard – Baseball’s Greatest Fastball Hitter</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Hank Aaron – The Hammer</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Toni Stone – The Trailblazer</strong></p>
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<p class="">We will reveal additional players included in Storylines: Negro Leagues Season 2 at a later date. The next set of three Negro Leagues players will arrive in a content drop in early April, and the last three players will arrive in an additional content drop at the end of May. These will all be available via a free download. An internet connection is required to download and play content at launch and obtain updates after launch. In addition, all the players from Season 1 of Storylines will be included in MLB The Show 24 at launch.</p>
<p class="">To learn more about Storylines: Negro Leagues Season 2 and additional details on the mode, be sure to tune into our upcoming Feature Premiere livestream on <a href="https://theshow.com/">theshow.com</a> on February 15, 2024 at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST. If you can’t make it live, catch the recap video afterward to keep up with the latest info. See you then.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">San Diego Studio x Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</h2>
<p class="">In our continued partnership with <a href="https://www.nlbm.com/">The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a> in Kansas City, MLB The Show will donate $1 for every Negro Leagues Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and MVP edition sold in the US until 12/31/24 to the <a href="https://twitter.com/nlbmprez?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a>. Donations will help the Museum continue its work, which is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America. Visit www.nlbm.com to learn more. This purchase is not tax deductible.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Negro Leagues Edition (Retailers in the US and Canada)</h2>
<p class="">To celebrate the Negro Leagues, don’t forget to pre-order the limited edition collector’s edition. The Negro Leagues Edition is $124.99 USD/$164.99 CAD and is available at retailers in the US and Canada. Stock is limited, so be sure to get yours while supplies last.</p>
<p class="">Pre-order now at <a href="https://theshow.com/purchase/">https://theshow.com/purchase/</a>. Early access begins March 15, 2024.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Negro Leagues Edition includes:</h2>
<p class="">●  Full Game (Digital, access to both PS4 and PS5*<br/>●  Limited Edition Physical Steelbook (no disc included)<br/>●  Limited Edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Hat<br/>●  [4] Days Early Access – Begins March 15, 2024<br/>●  Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 24)<br/>●  [1] Legend Diamond Choice Pack*<br/>●  [1] Barrier Breakers Diamond Choice Pack*<br/>●  [5] Gold Choice Packs*<br/>●  [20] The Show Packs*<br/>●  [1] Equipment Pack*<br/>●  [1] Cover Athlete Bat Skin*<br/>●  [20,000] Stubs  for MLB The Show 24*</p>
<p class=""><em>Please note that The Negro Leagues Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation consoles includes a voucher code for the PS5 &amp; PS4 versions of the game, the Digital Deluxe Edition content, as well as a physical Steelbook case and New Era hat.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*An internet connection is required to redeem the download code.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/15/no-mans-sky-universe-opens-to-newcomers-for-limited-time-with-new-omega-expedition-launching-today/',
                'No Man’s Sky universe opens to newcomers for limited time with new Omega expedition, launching today',
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<p class="">Hello! Last year was a busy one for the small team at Hello Games, with lots of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/no-mans-sky/?smcid=ma">No Man’s Sky</a> updates and the announce of Light No Fire.</p>
<p class="">We have big plans for 2024, and we’re starting the year off with a very different kind of update. We’re calling it Omega, and for the first time No Man’s Sky will be available to play for free!</p>
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<p class="">For the first time, we are inviting <em>every</em> PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR and VR2 owner into our universe to play the latest No Man’s Sky expedition, even if they don’t own the full game, no purchase necessary. There are no microtransactions, no free-to-play mechanics, just a huge universe to explore for free with your friends.</p>
<p class="">Expeditions in No Man’s Sky have become one of the most popular ways to play the game. They bring all players together to the same planet for an interstellar, shared experience. This weekend we are allowing everyone, whether you own the game or not, to join the Omega Expedition.</p>
<p class="">This represents a moment for new players to try No Man’s Sky, and existing players to welcome them into the community. </p>
<p class="">The Omega update also brings a complete overhaul of expeditions, new on-planet missions, a new pirate dreadnought to own, and much more.</p>
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<p class="">Until now expeditions have been their own game mode, but we wanted to fully integrate them into our main game. Now, our new expedition system allows travellers to join expeditions with bespoke provisions, bring along their favourite starships or custom multi-tools and return to their main save with loot and exciting rewards.</p>
<p class="">We have revisited the Atlas Path, allowing players to commune with the Atlas and honor it with a new Atlas staff, jetpack and helmet.</p>
<p class="">On planets we have introduced a huge array of procedurally generated quests. Talking to alien lifeforms results in quests specific to an alien lifeforms locale, climate and personality.</p>
<p class="">For the first time, take on the universe with a fleet of frigates led by a dreadnought capital ship. If players can defeat pirate freighters in combat, travellers can board the dreadnought to demand control.</p>
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<p class="">At the core of this update is the Omega Expedition, which has been built from the ground up as a thorough introduction for new players, but with some of the best rewards in any expedition to date, including a gorgeous new starship to explore the universe with.</p>
<p class="">In the almost eight years since launch, through over 25 free updates, the No Man’s Sky universe has become at times overwhelming in breadth and depth. Through a series of quick missions and milestones, the Omega expeditions will guide you through the fundamentals of base-building, trading, space combat, lore and much, much more. Any progress you make will be retained in case you choose to purchase the game and continue your journey.</p>
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<p class="">The Omega Expedition runs for 2 weeks from Thursday February 15 and is free to play for the first weekend until Monday February 19.</p>
<p class="">Whether you’ve been on the journey with us for a while, or you’re a lapsed player looking for a way back in, or a newcomer who’s always wanted to take a peek at what No Man’s Sky has to offer, everyone is welcome and there’s never been a better time to join in.</p>
<p class="">Our journey continues.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/15/how-a-toxic-world-inspired-forever-skies-a-first-person-sci-fi-survival-game/',
                'How a toxic world inspired Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game',
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<p class="">A state-of-the-art airship hovers above a vast toxic dust cloud, shrouding an ecologically devastated Earth. That’s what most people notice when they see <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/forever-skies/?smcid=ma">Forever Skies</a> for the first time. And while this creates an interesting and unique premise to explore, it’s one that was inspired by rather somber real-world circumstances.</p>
<p class="">Read on to learn about the inspiration behind this first-person post-apocalyptic survival game, coming to PS5 this year.</p>
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<p class="">While our team is from around the world, a significant portion of us are based in Poland. For decades now, our country has been notorious for its poor air quality, particularly during the winter months. Iconic Polish cities such as Krakow or Wroclaw are frequently ranked alongside massive megacities like Beijing, Delhi, or Lahore. But these are massive metropolises with 10 or even 20+ million people living in them. Cracow or Wroclaw don’t even exceed 700,000 people and yet we regularly get public warning announcements to stay indoors because of the current air pollution levels.</p>
<p class="">Some studies even suggest that to breathe clean, unpolluted air, people would need to go 100 meters above the cities. And so the first spark of inspiration that kicked off our entire world design was found.</p>
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<p class="">We envisioned a scenario where humanity confronts an irreversible ecological catastrophe of its own making by erecting towering highrises above the toxic dust clouds as a last-ditch effort to survive. But all this did was delay the inevitable societal collapse. Decades later, a select group of humans who fled into orbit dispatch a research team back to Earth to rediscover the world, marking the beginning of the story in Forever Skies.</p>
<p class="">At your side will be a high-tech airship that you can pilot, upgrade, and fully customize. In a world where the ground is no longer safe, this floating base will become your home, lifeline, and greatest tool for survival.</p>
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<p class="">You will need to scavenge for supplies and resources, use science to research new tools and equipment, and eventually descend below the toxic dust to pursue your research mission. But nature has mutated and evolved immensely under these harsh conditions and is no longer hospitable to humans.</p>
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<p class="">We do not overly push an ecological message in our game because the setting does it on its own. The consequences of humanity’s actions are shown to you and now you must survive in this environment. And that is something we always wanted to do. To not preach, but simply show and give people the space to think about this crucial topic.Forever Skies makes its console debut exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2024 and will let you play in single-player or up to 4-player co-op. Thanks so much for reading.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/15/beat-the-beats-vr-lets-you-groove-like-a-boxing-champ-on-ps-vr2-february-27/',
                'Beat the Beats VR lets you groove like a boxing champ on PS VR2 February 27',
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<p class="">Hello! I’m Josef, one of the creators of Beat the Beats VR, coming out February 27 on PlayStation VR2. It is a rhythm VR game you play with your fists and all about learning actual boxing moves like jab, dodge, and uppercut.</p>
<p class="">In this article I would like to share with you how the natural feeling boxing moves in our game came to fruition.</p>
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<p class="">At Parallel Circles, we’re huge rhythm game fans. And VR? We love it. It immerses you like nothing else. I’ve always been captivated by the agility, coordination, and precision of boxers. So, blending these passions felt like a no-brainer. Thus, Beat the Beats VR was born.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boxing greenhorn to boxing champion</h2>
<p class="">Pulling off energetic boxing moves in real life takes years of training. But in Beat the Beats VR, we wanted players to feel like pros from the get-go. Jabs, hooks, uppercuts — they should all flow naturally. </p>
<p class="">After lots of experimentation, we realized the traditional rhythm game approach didn’t quite fit boxing’s fluidity. So we switched it up. Instead of the “notes” (we call them beats) coming straight at you, they come from different directions in arcs challenging you to move exactly in the same way you would in a boxing fight.</p>
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<p class="">You can’t help but make perfect jabs for beats from the front, hooks from the side, and uppercuts for ones coming from above.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Punching through the whole game</h2>
<p class="">As soon as we nailed the boxing punches we brought other aspects of the sport into the game. You can also evade (called a “roll”) and block beats.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>You can also unlock new levels/albums by punching them.</em></p>
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<p class="">Mix all of the boxing action with some exhilarating music and you have a rhythm game that’s the best of both worlds: a fun experience for casual players and a full-throttle workout for the ones that want to go the extra mile.</p>
<p class="">We hope you have as much fun with our game as we had creating it. Maybe you’ll sweat as much as we did, too. Beat the Beats comes to PS VR2 on February 27!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/16/tales-of-kenzera-zau-creator-interview-finding-the-beauty-of-creation-in-grief/',
                'Tales of Kenzera: Zau creator interview — Finding the beauty of creation in grief',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/ef7c0ecc316584c090fcd314a5c5f5e6a1c03e5b.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">I recently had the pleasure to speak with Abubakar Salim, founder of Surgent Studios and creative director of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/tales-of-kenzera-zau/?smcid=ma">Tales of Kenzera: Zau</a>, about founding his gaming studio and how his childhood, grief, and becoming a father were essential building blocks in the development of Tales of Kenzera: Zau coming to PS5 April 23. Listen to the full interview below.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: We’ve been curious about your game ever since you announced it on stage at The Game Awards. How do you feel now that all of it is out there in the open?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Abubakar Salim:</strong> Terrified, absolutely terrified. It’s one of those things where we’ve been building it behind the scenes for so long, and you reveal it to people, and everyone’s like, ‘Oh, wow, you’ve been building this. It looks so great.’ And you’re like, yes, so much blood, sweat, and tears went into this, but I’m super happy that it’s being received so well.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Tales of Kenzera: Zau is your first game. You’re originally more of a gamer, so what was the journey there?</strong></p>
<p class="">I got into video games from my father. Essentially, he introduced me to them, and he would play a lot. Well, he would watch me play a lot, and he would dive in now and then. It’s always been my medium of taking in stories. I didn’t know you could have a career or work in games. It was this thing that you put a CD in a PlayStation, and gremlins work their magic inside. </p>
<p class="">It was one of those where it didn’t cross my mind that you could do it as a career. So I went into acting because I’ve always loved telling stories. Then, I started working in games, and Assassin’s Creed Origins was the first game that I did. I was a massive fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. So then, to be in it was mind-blowing. And that gave me the behind-the-scenes of, oh, wow, there are actual people making this stuff.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>You’ve said the game’s gated exploration is well-suited to discussing grief. Can you explain that?</strong></p>
<p class="">The beauty of these Castlevania or Metroid-like games is you throw the player into a map that they have no idea about, that they’re lost. They’re trying to gauge an idea of what it is, and the longer they spend in it, the more comfortable they feel, but at the same time, it’s still dangerous. And I think that is, to me, the perfect explanation or personification of grief. </p>
<p class="">You learn to live with it, and it’s not a bad thing. You then find your boundaries, and you play with them. I’ve accepted that, yeah, I will sometimes feel sad, and sometimes I feel angry. But sometimes, I’ll feel an element of relief and freedom, and that’s okay. At first, it’s a bit alien, but after a while, it’s like, Alright, cool. Let’s play. </p>
<p class=""><strong>The game is inspired by Bantu mythology. Can you tell us more about that mythology and why you chose it? </strong></p>
<p class="">It comes from the stories that my dad would tell me as a kid. My grandfather was a nganga, which is a traditional sort of healer. And my dad would tell me all these wild stories of what he would do and talking to spirits and whatnot. He also told me of the different types of spirits and genies and all this jazz, and I realized that it all comes from Bantu myth.</p>
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<p class="">Bantu is essentially all these different cultures within Africa, like the Zulu, taking a lot from their stories of creation or cosmology, and it’s so rich and vibrant. They have all these incredibly artistic stories that all have a lesson to them, as wild as Greek mythology and Norse mythology to a degree. It felt right paying homage to my father, what he would share with me, and his way of telling stories. It’s just a different perspective that I feel very lucky to have been exposed to.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The game is about getting over grief, but the world is colorful and vibrant. Was it to simply contrast to grief, or was there more to it regarding the art direction?</strong></p>
<p class="">When I was pitching this to EA, and even to the team, I wanted to tell the story of grief, but I wanted it to be vibrant, colorful, and reactive. I remember feeling, after my father passed away, like the shutters were just open. Everything turned vivid and loud. And I remember it was almost like I was exposed.</p>
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<p class="">Even though there is beauty and a celebration of these different cultures and colors, you’re experiencing them through a kid who is grieving. It doesn’t change the world outside, and that’s part and parcel of it all. Zau still has to do his thing to get to where he needs to, and he needs to react to a world that continues to spin, even though he is in a different mindset.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The theme of fatherhood reminds me of Cory Barlog’s God of War. How has becoming a parent affected the game? </strong></p>
<p class="">A lot of the time, what grief can do is make you feel quite insular, makes you think about yourself, and now, being a dad, I joke about this with my friends. I’ve never felt the impulse to jump in front of a train for someone who doesn’t really know me for the first few months of their life. It’s such an animalistic love and care that it helped shape the world of Tales of Kenzera. </p>
<p class="">The game originally had these health pickups that you would go to, and it would increase your health, and since having Syrah, my daughter, the inspiration of actually, instead of them being these casual health pickups. What if there were just moments of reflection? What if there were moments of talking about how you feel? </p>
<p class=""><strong>Can you tell us about the music? </strong></p>
<p class="">Nainita Desai and Rob Brown have conjured something magical. We brought Nainita on very early when I was going to explain the game. It’s about this young shaman’s journey, but it’s a story within a story. So you’ve got these two different kinds of cultures clashing and two different perspectives clashing, and she ran with it. </p>
<p class="">This whole experience has been surreal. I started this journey with this mentality of I want to make a game, and deliver what I feel is honest and true to me. And the fact that now I’m talking to PlayStation. I’m like, what, this is nuts. This has been really, really magical. Thank you very much.</p>
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<p class="">Tales of Kenzera: Zau will be available on PS5 on April 23.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/16/ps-vr2-fps-hubris-introduces-arena-game-mode-in-todays-free-update/',
                'PS VR2 FPS Hubris introduces Arena game mode in today’s free update',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/1305617ed6e8461a375e5257eb055b9c359f9624.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">We’re excited to announce a new free addition to <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007202/?smcid=ma">Hubris, now available at PlayStation Store</a> for PlayStation VR2. Introducing a thrilling Arena mode where you’ll encounter multiple rounds of Uron invaders and have to navigate through a closed combat map, all set in a never-before-revealed environment. </p>
<p class="">Players will have to shoot, jump, climb and move through a map, set in a training ground deep in OOO (Order of Objectivity)-controlled territory. While you’ll encounter diverse combinations of enemies familiar from the game’s core experience, the revamped setting and enemy encounters provide an entirely fresh gameplay experience. And if you want to challenge yourself even more the new game mode has three different difficulty tiers to play through.</p>
<p class="">But that’s not all – we’ve dialed up the gameplay by adding some weapon powers and upgrades which can be earned by completing waves. </p>
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<p class="">This adventure unfolds outside the main storyline and enables us to push the boundaries. This game mode gives players access to upgrades that would typically break the game’s balance. Grenades are also newly added to this game mode so you have a better way to deal with grouped enemies, and let’s be honest – there is no better feeling than throwing a well-placed grenade to blow up a huge amount of enemies in one blow.<br/></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br/>New mode details from developer Hubris</h2>
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<p class="" style="font-size:16px">“We recognized the potential in the mechanics we integrated into Hubris and seized the opportunity to offer our fans something new, exciting, and fresh. When designing the levels for Hubris, our focus was on ensuring they were understandable and accessible. Our goal was to guide the player from point A to point B in an engaging manner, with a clear flow, while also maintaining a balanced level of challenge.<br/><br/>But this custom-built level forces players to move, climb and jump in all directions, reach a defence point and eliminate enemies before succumbing to their attacks. The new game mode starts off relatively easy but quickly escalates with Uron threats emerging from various directions. Only the most skilled players will survive more than a couple of waves especially on hard difficulty. This level is designed with numerous pathways and options for maneuvering between points A and B, emphasizing the importance of strategic movement in overcoming the obstacles posed by the Uron forces.“</p>
<cite>– Elie Van Ravels, Game Designer, Cyborn BV</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">Looking ahead, we’re looking into ways to further expand this game mode, allowing players to experiment with combining upgrades, adding more maps and possibly more enemy types. However, our primary focus right now is gathering player feedback to refine this new gameplay experience, which stands alongside our current, multiple-hour story-driven campaign.</p>
<p class="">In addition to introducing the new game mode, we’ve fine-tuned existing features based on player feedback. From tweaking weapon mechanics, aim and knockback to ironing out gameplay flows and resolving some last remaining bugs, we’ve strived to enhance the overall gaming experience.</p>
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<p class="">As we roll out this update, we’ll closely monitor player reactions to determine the course for future expansions. </p>
<p class="">Hubris is just the beginning of a grand narrative, and we’re committed to unraveling the mysteries of the OOO, the Uron, and special agent Cyana.</p>
<p class="">Furthermore, we’re thrilled to announce that, in partnership with Perp Games, players can now also purchase a physical copy of Hubris for PS VR2.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/16/share-of-the-week-romantic/',
                'Share of the Week: Romantic',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/4228c44561d6152864d0ff64439d6ddba536d2a7.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you share romantic moments from a game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/bluegreenherb/status/1757220896165831125/photo/1"><em>bluegreenherb</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Tifa and Aerith each holding one of Cloud’s arms in Final Fantasy VII Remake</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em><a href="https://twitter.com/Amianan_NiRaGuB/status/1757468383686406199/photo/1">Amianan_NiRaGuB</a> shares Astarion lovingly gazing up at the player character who romanced him in Baldur’s Gate 3</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DEX_exiled/status/1757358969570447585/photo/2"><em>DEX_exiled</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Zo and Varl from Horizon Forbidden West sharing a sweet kiss</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/JarrinWasHere/status/1756385356092510231/photo/1"><em>JarrinWasHere</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Garrus pulling Shepard into a dramatic dip in Mass Effect Legendary Edition</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/K_Alien121/status/1757522926234915139/photo/2"><em>K_Alien121</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Dion and Terence holding each other close in Final Fantasy XVI</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Lny_Trpr_EE7/status/1756394184209052069/photo/1"><em>Lny_Trpr_EE7</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Catwoman and Batman sharing a moment in Batman Arkham Knight</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Best Friends<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 21, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re shining a light on gaming besties. Share a pair of gaming best friends or close companions from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/how-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-harnesses-immersive-ps5-technology/',
                'How Final Fantasy VII Rebirth harnesses immersive PS5 technology',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/02/f1ace42d936efef89c8cd4556fad5efb2741da75-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Your adventure beyond Midgar begins in just over a week when <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/?smcid=ma">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PS5 February 29</a>. You may have taken your first steps into that wider world already, thanks to the recent demo, or marveled at that expanse <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/06/state-of-play-recap-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-demo-out-today-11-minutes-of-new-gameplay-revealed/">via the State of Play dedicated to the game</a>. And what sights there are. Sprawling, densely detailed open areas and cityscapes, redesigned character models, reimagined threats and new enemies, side-quests and mini-games galore. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth packs a <em>lot</em> in. </p>
<p class="">To understand how this evocative experience is being achieved on PS5, we turned to the action RPG’s creators, which include the majority of Final Fantasy VII Remake’s development team. Looking under the hood with us? Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi, who has been on the FFVII Remake project since the start, to talk us through how the studio brought the world of FFVII Rebirth to life. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>As a developer, what were your first impressions of the technology of the PS5?</strong></p>
<p class="">With SSDs improving data loading speeds and allowing necessary resources to be loaded instantly, we felt that significant changes were needed in the system design to ensure a smooth gaming experience without any loading times for players. In fact, to take advantage of the high-speed SSDs in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the graphics pipeline and asset streaming system have been revamped from those of the previous title.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What learnings did you take from developing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to help you develop Final Fantasy VII Rebirth? </strong></p>
<p class="">From the beginning, we were conscious of the disc size for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and we made it an absolute requirement for the disc size to be within 150G— even including the world map—while still allowing for cinematic locations to exist as they did in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. (Intergrade has a disc size of about 80GB.)  For texture compression, experiencing the practical use of Oodle Kraken* and Oodle Texture** in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was very helpful in planning the disc size for this game. While the PS5 is equipped with an SSD which dramatically improves loading speed, there is still a limit to the size of the original disc that can be read, so this technology is truly indispensable.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was created as a PS5 game first and foremost, so how did you take advantage of the hardware when it came to the graphics and the gameplay? </strong></p>
<p class="">To create a sense of density within the world map, rather than simply polishing how it looked within a single screenshot, we focused on increasing the actual “quantity” of assets to enhance the feeling of a well-populated map. PS5 has implemented a new PrimitiveShader as its own geometry pipeline, and in combination with the ComputeShader, the rendering pipeline was designed to be able to render a large quantity of assets. This approach also matched well with the SSD, which could load a large number of assets instantly. Through this, players can expect a beautiful, diverse, and expansive world to explore in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How did you leverage the PS5 SSD’s capabilities in this game? </strong></p>
<p class="">The PS4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake had to be preloaded due to loading speed constraints, which squeezed the memory capacity and compromised assets. Streaming was also necessary, as we knew that the seamless world we needed to build for this game would be even more demanding in terms of memory usage compared to previous games. One of the challenges we found with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was that, in most cases after loading, the CPU processing time required to expand memory for additional space was too time-consuming, due to the high speed of SSDs. For this title, the CPU load for memory expansion is set to be as close to zero as much as possible, and the file format is designed to be a memory-allocated layout to take advantage of the high loading speed of SSDs. In particular, the pipelines for rendering and streaming background models were newly designed. The performance of PS5’s high-speed SSDs was incredibly helpful in loading assets in much finer increments, enabling us to render objects in a highly detailed manner when they’re up close, and more roughly when they’re in the distance.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Character models in both Final Fantasy VII Remake and the PS5 upgraded version Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade were – and still are – visually impressive. Did PS5 allow you to add any additional details to the returning cast’s designs?</strong></p>
<p class="">The characters in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, including Cloud, were created based on the PS4 generation of consoles. This time, the models have been changed to meet the specifications of the PS5, and the main characters have been completely redesigned, from their hair to their outfits. In addition to the renewed character’s expressions during close-up shots, I’d love for people to take a close look at their detailed hair and skin as well. I believe you’ll be able to palpably feel the enhancement in physical textures and details. </p>
<p class="">Besides modeling and textures, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also features enhanced shading, animation, and lighting, and the overall character visuals that combine these various components greatly exceed those of Final Fantasy VII Remake, so please look forward to it.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Similarly, the cast expands with the arrival of Cid, Cait Sith and Vincent. Did you apply the same creative process as the Final Fantasy VII Remake’s cast when reimagining these characters with modern technology?  </strong></p>
<p class="">New characters were created using essentially the same process, but I can say that this flow has been refined since Final Fantasy VII Remake. The majority of the development team from the previous title has continued working on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, enabling us to start production with prior experience already gained and allowing us to really polish the physical textures and details of the new characters, Cid, Cait Sith, and Vincent. We hope you will take a closer look at these characters when you play the game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PS5 developers have offered players the option to enjoy their games in either a Graphics mode that prioritizes 4K graphics, or Performance mode that prioritizes smooth action at 60FPS. Can you share what we can expect from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and why you decided on these options? </strong></p>
<p class="">In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, there is also a Graphics Mode that emphasizes 4K graphics and a Performance Mode that emphasizes 60 FPS, which users can freely select within the option menu. Selecting between these two modes has become a trend among players of PS5 games, so we felt it was an essential feature for this title as well.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The DualSense wireless controller’s unique features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers can immerse players more fully into the experience. How did you leverage these features for the game?  </strong></p>
<p class="">We’ve actively incorporated haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in battles and cutscenes— game segments with strong action elements and cinematic presentation— so that everything conveyed through the graphics is also directly synchronized with the controller too. In addition, because there are many minigames for this title, we plan to utilize the DualSense function for each minigame. In addition to haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, you can also experience a wide range of features, such as the motion sensor, built-in microphone, and touchpad.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>How did you utilize 3D audio?</strong></p>
<p class="">This title makes full use of Tempest3D audio. This allows for most of the voices, sound effects, and background music in the field to come from each object and character, with the sound varying according to its distance from the camera and the surrounding space. The 3D audio system also actively responds to verticality, and in some areas, we’ve placed different sounds above players for them to experience movement and objects within that dimension of space as well. We look forward to you experiencing the realistic and immersive ambiance that comes from this 3D audio, such as the Shinra helicopter flying over the field, or the various ambient noises within the vast Grasslands area, or the background music from the sky when you’re exploring the Gold Saucer. The recent SDK version upgrade also supports the Dolby Atmos output, so if you have a soundbar, speaker system, or other compatible devices in addition to headphones, you can enjoy this output as well.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade included a Photo Mode: is this feature returning in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and has it had any changes? </strong></p>
<p class="">Photo mode is, of course, implemented in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. A photo frame function has been additionally implemented for this title as well, making it possible to select a frame of your choice for all of your favorite snapshots. In addition, Photo Mode itself is integrated into the game’s worldview, with side content featuring a photo enthusiast character named Snaps, who asks Cloud to snap pictures at various photo locations around the world map. Completing these requests will unlock additional photo mode features, so please look forward to those as well.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Is there any particular scene, location, moment of feature in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that you feel really encapsulates what you’ve been able to achieve thanks to PS5? </strong></p>
<p class="">To be honest, every scene utilizes so much of the PS5’s specs that it could not be realized without it… but if I had to pick one, it would be the town location. Towns require a large number of NPCs to be placed, while also increasing the density of assets in general. Crafting a sense of vibrancy and life for the NPCs in the town is something we put special care into, and I think you will be able to fully experience the PS5’s capabilities by walking through the streets. Personally, I love how the town of Junon is depicted during the inauguration parade of President Rufus, so I hope you can experience that for yourself in the game as well.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What other PS5 games have impressed you? From a developer’s point of view, how did you feel that they took advantage of the PS5’s capabilities?</strong></p>
<p class="">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was a game that let me experience the capabilities of the PS5 the most out of the titles released in 2023. Utilizing SSDs truly sped up Spider-Man’s web-swings and wall runs, enhancing my exhilaration as I played. In addition, the fast travel feature was jaw-dropping, and I almost felt moved by how there was virtually no wait time when traveling via the map screen. Even from a developer’s perspective, I felt this was a game that could not have been actualized without the PS5’s high-speed SSD. </p>
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<p class="">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PS5 February 29. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Oodle Kraken is a data compression technology developed by RAD Game Tools, designed specifically for reducing the size of video game assets and improving loading times without sacrificing visual quality. </em><br/><em>**Oodle Texture is a component of the Oodle suite that focuses specifically on texture compression. It employs innovative techniques to shrink texture file sizes while preserving their visual fidelity.</em></p>
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<li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/14/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-developer-interview-reveals-fresh-gameplay-details-as-new-trailer-debuts-at-state-of-play/">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: developer interview reveals fresh gameplay details as new trailer debuts at State of Play</a></li>
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