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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/05/among-us-vr-launches-on-playstation-vr2-today/',
                'Among Us VR launches on PlayStation VR2 today',
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<p class="">Out of the vents, into the shadows, and… surprise! We’re here. Just like a clever Impostor, we’ve been waiting for the right time to strike. </p>
<p class="">That’s right — Schell Games, Innersloth, and Robot Teddy are excited to announce that Among Us VR is now available on PlayStation VR2.</p>
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<p class="">Among Us VR invites you to experience the social deduction shenanigans of Innersloth’s global phenomenon, Among Us, from a whole new perspective. In games of four to ten players taking place across two maps, The Skeld II and Polus Point,  you’ll work to complete individual tasks alongside your fellow Crewmates.</p>
<p class="">Or are they your fellow Crewmates? One or more random players are Impostors set on foiling your efforts and killing everyone. There’s always a chance you could be an Impostor yourself. Do you think you can sabotage everyone’s efforts without giving yourself away? Your secret is safe with us.</p>
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<p class="">No matter what side you find yourself on, all the core hallmarks of the original Among Us, including tasks, sabotage, venting, emergency meetings,  are all here.</p>
<p class="">No day of completing tasks (or killing Crewmates) is complete without looking your very best, of course, and Among Us VR features a variety of hats to help you showcase your inner Bean-sona. </p>
<p class="">Cute, cool, classic, and eclectic, with dozens of options to choose from, there’s a perfect hat for you to rock in your wardrobe. And, just in case there isn’t? Additional Hat Pack DLC bundles are available so you can dress your Bean up with classic styles from the original game or brand-new VR-exclusive attire.</p>
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<p class="">While Among Us VR retains the core mechanics of the original game you know and love, you can also expect a bevy of features built for the VR experience, including proximity voice chat, accessibility, comfort settings, crossplay compatibility with other VR headsets, and more. So grab your crew, put on your favorite hat, and avoid electrical, and we’ll see you at the next emergency meeting.</p>
<p class="">Among Us VR is available on PS VR2.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/06/celebrating-inclusivity-access-controller-for-ps5-launches-today/',
                'Celebrating inclusivity: Access controller for PS5 launches today',
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<p class="">Today is a special day as we celebrate the global launch of the<a href="https://www.playstation.com/accessories/access-controller/"> Access controller for the PS5 console</a> – a true passion project inspired by the accessibility community and fueled by our mission to break down gaming barriers and create a future of more accessible play.</p>
<p class="">Five years ago, we started our journey by engaging experts and organizations like<a href="https://ablegamers.org/"> AbleGamers</a>,<a href="https://www.stackup.org/"> Stack-Up</a> and<a href="https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/"> SpecialEffect</a>, as well as PlayStation Studios, to help us craft a novel controller design that could deliver broad impact for the accessibility community. Thanks to their input, and drawing from 28 years of SIE’s design expertise and playtests with dozens of participants across three continents, we created a highly customizable accessibility controller kit that works “out of the box” to help gamers with disabilities play more comfortably and for longer periods.</p>
<p class="">To celebrate today’s launch, we invited some friends from the community who consulted on this project to share their thoughts on how the Access controller will open up new ways to play:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Highly customizable play experience</strong></h2>
<p class="">Every facet of the Access controller was crafted in close consultation with accessibility experts, focusing on three common challenges players with disabilities face: difficulty holding a standard controller for long periods, accurately pressing small clusters of buttons or triggers, or positioning thumbs and fingers optimally. The Access controller is designed to address all three challenges through a highly customizable play experience, including a carefully curated kit of 19 swappable button caps and 3 stick caps in various shapes and designs. Players can freely tailor these to suit their individual strength, range of motion, and physical needs, and create personalized control configurations through an array of other<a href="https://www.playstation.com/accessories/access-controller/"> hardware and software customization features</a>:</p>
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<p class="">Every detail, down to the inclusively-designed packaging that’s openable with one hand, was inspired by our conversations with accessibility experts and playtesters.  To everyone in the community who contributed to this project, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Access controller would not have been possible without your passion, feedback and invaluable insights.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Getting started</strong></h2>
<p class="">Here are some resources to help you discover all the configuration options the Access controller offers:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller/">Product features page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.playstation.com/access-help/">Tutorial content</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guide/">Starter’s Guide</a></li>
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<p class="">If you’re curious how some of our accessibility consultants have been using Access controller in their gaming setups, check out the video below:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The journey forward</strong></h2>
<p class="">We’re deeply grateful for the enthusiasm you’ve shown for the Access controller and can’t wait to see how you’ll take its expansive customization options into your own hands. Early next year, Logitech G will start rolling out the complementary<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/logitechg.com/adaptive-gaming-kit-for-access-controller__;!!JmoZiZGBv3RvKRSx!9VoYGKTZdy86Y0B9WudMLBm11s3A2YE8YEBDNO6JQPhSCdvtwcQv63aNF0HVKcd2FI10ICLNoA97RvQ$"> LogitechG Adaptive Gaming Kit for Access controller</a>, providing even more customization options for players with specific accessibility needs.</p>
<p class="">Our highest aspiration is that the Access controller encourages more people with disabilities to experience the joy of play and try games they never thought were possible to play. Drop us a comment if you already have some ideas for how you’ll customize yours!</p>
<p class="">Thanks for being part of our journey to create a future where play has no limits.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/06/expanding-the-avatar-franchise-with-avatar-frontiers-of-pandora/',
                'Expanding the Avatar franchise with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora',
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<p class="">Hi PlayStation Blog readers! Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora<em> </em>will be out tomorrow on PS5, letting you to play as a Na’vi and explore a brand-new continent of Pandora: the Western Frontier. The team at Massive Entertainment – an Ubisoft Studio, in collaboration with James Cameron’s production company Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney expanded the world of Avatar, offering players the opportunity to discover new regions, clans, fauna and more.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">True to the Avatar ethos</h2>
<p class="">The goal for the teams at Massive and Ubisoft has always been to build upon the existing Avatar lore, allowing players to experience never-before-seen parts of Pandora firsthand. In order to do that the dev team worked closely with Lightstorm to comply to the logic of the Avatar universe. There were cultural Na’vi guidelines to abide by such as no written language nor monetary system. In addition to this, Na’vi follow Eywa’s three laws: You shall not set stone upon stone, neither use the turning wheel, nor use the metals from the ground. There were also broader guidelines for world building: Pandora being a metaphor for Earth must feel alien, yet familiar. Everything should be grounded in science, that is why the team refers to “science-fact” rather than ” science-fiction”. Finally, the world must feel epic in scale, and always combine elements of wonder and danger.  </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Aranahe Hometree is found in the Kinglor Forest.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New regions with new biomes</h2>
<p class="">With these guidelines in mind, as well as a close collaboration with the Avatar filmmakers, the dev team was able to create never-before-seen regions of Pandora. The Kinglor Forest is a lush rainforest brimming with life and dense vegetation, the closer in looks to the environments seen in the first Avatar film.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Kinglor Forest, a lush rainforest full of wonders and dangers.</em></p>
<p class="">Other regions were designed to contrast this familiar landscape, such as the vast and windswept Upper Plains and the foggy and mysterious Clouded Forest.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Upper Plains, open grasslands swept by the winds.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Clouded Forest, cluster pines biome.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Na’vi Clans &amp; cultures</h2>
<p class="">Within these regions dwell new Na’vi clans with their own unique cultures.</p>
<p class="">The Aranahe clan of the Kinglor Forest is stylish, sophisticated, and intellectual. They have survived by valuing the needs of the community over the wants of the individual, and frown upon those who would question these ancient ways. The clan is led by Ka’nat and his daughter Etuwa, though the two do not always see eye-to-eye.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Aranahe Clan, the master weavers.</em></p>
<p class="">The Zeswa of the Upper Plains are nomadic and travel with a group of giant, docile, and empathic creatures called the Zakru, whose lifecycle is intimately connected with the clan’s. The clan is led by Nesim, a forceful and instinctual warrior. Her sister Minang acts as a counterweight to her warrior instincts, but she too is shaken by the cruelty of the RDA.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Zeswa Clan, the nomadic fierce warriors.</em></p>
<p class="">The Kame’tire of the Clouded Forest believe that all wounds eventually scab over and heal, so too all impurities of the spirit can be redeemed. They are taciturn and extremely reserved but extraordinary caretakers. While they may not go into battle for what they love, they will conceal, heal, and protect that which has value. The clan’s leader Anufi has slipped away from the clan, finding it easier to relate to the dead and the ancestors. In her absence, her advisor Mokasa is effectively in control, though his motives are suspect.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Kame’tire Clan, the secretive healers.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New fauna</h2>
<p class="">The dev team of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora created 46 new creatures for the game, which range in size from tiny insects to huge, thunderous animals. Anatomy and function of animals rely heavily on real-life Earth references, while still being rooted into Pandora’s natural structure.</p>
<p class="">As an example, the Echo Stalker lives in the Clouded Forest, a misty and mysterious region where creatures developed particular behaviors around hiding, as well as unique detection abilities. The Echo Stalker is a blind animal using echo-location to hunt. It’s the regional evolution of the Viperwolf, created by James Cameron’s teams for the rainforest of the first Avatar film. The bat was also an obvious terrestrial reference for this predator.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Be mindful of the noise you make in the Clouded Forest or the blind Echo Stalker might well hear you.</em></p>
<p class="">Another example is the Soundblast Colossus, a massive herbivore that lives in the Upper Plains. If attacked, it generates a powerful sound blast that can injure surrounding predators, knock out the player and serve as a warning for nearby preys. As its special attack shows, the Soundblast Colossus was specifically designed to take advantage of the strong winds sweeping the Upper Plains.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The massive Upper Plains creature that is the Soundblast Colossus could surprise you with its Windblast defense. Only the strongest predators dare to hunt it.</em></p>
<p class="">Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is out tomorrow. PS5 players who purchase the game will receive the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free.</p>
<p class="">You can purchase the game at <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora/?smcid=ma">PlayStation Store</a> in multiple editions to start your own journey on Pandora:</p>
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<li>The Standard Edition with the base game</li>
<li>The Gold Edition with the game and Season Pass, including two upcoming story packs ‘The Sky Breaker” and “Secrets of the Spires”, the “Familiar Echoes” bonus quest, a unique banshee, and more.</li>
<li>The Ultimate Edition with the game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and digital art book.<br/></li>
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<p class="">Sivako!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/06/resident-evil-4-vr-mode-interview-new-gameplay-features-learnings-from-re-village-and-more/',
                'Resident Evil 4 VR Mode interview: new gameplay features, learnings from RE Village and more',
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<p class="">Later this week, owners of Resident Evil 4 and PS VR2 will be able to experience the survival horror’s VR Mode for no additional cost. Launching December 8, this DLC will allow players to step into Leon S. Kennedy’s shoes and experience the entire main story campaign in VR for the ultimate immersive experience. (And for PS VR2 owners yet to play RE4, a free demo drops the same day.) </p>
<p class="">To celebrate the release and learn more about the adaptation to PS VR2, we sat down to chat with Producer Masato Kumazawa and Director Keisuke Yamakawa, who brought RE4 VR Mode to life. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>(Left) Producer Masato Kumazawa and (Right), Director Keisuke Yamakawa</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Leveraging past experiences to encapsulate the thrill of Resident Evil 4 in VR</h2>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: Did you have VR Mode in mind when developing Resident Evil 4? When exactly did the development for VR Mode start?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa:</strong> We announced the main PS5 version of Resident Evil 4 in June of last year, and a plan for VR Mode was already in motion back then. The actual development of VR Mode began early this year, soon after RE4 went gold. We completed it in less than a year, so we were on a very tight schedule. Nonetheless, we fully committed ourselves to bringing the thrill of RE4 to VR.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa:</strong> Although we had to make some tough choices, we made sure to include all the essential elements that we felt were indispensable.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: How did the development process of VR Modes for Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village influence VR Mode for RE4?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: I also worked on VR Mode for RE7, and the Director who worked on VR Mode for RE Village aided us during the initial phases of development of RE4 VR Mode. I believe that the knowledge and expertise we’ve gained about VR over the years were put to good use in this game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Capcom has its own proprietary game engine called the RE Engine, and VR Modes for RE7 and RE Village were developed using this engine. Having that experience helped the development of VR mode for RE4 go more smoothly.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa:</strong> Since VR Mode for RE Village was also compatible with PS VR2, we already knew what issues may stem from adapting to VR, as well as how the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers can be best used for gun and UI mechanics. I think having this foundation allowed us to develop VR Mode for RE4 in less than a year and made it possible for us to achieve the final product. </p>
<p class="">For example, in RE Village, laser pointers that came out of both hands were used to navigate the UI. However, this caused a glitch where two items on the menu could be selected at the same time. So, in VR Mode for RE4, we made sure the laser pointer only came out of your dominant hand.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Since the early stages of production, we asked for a lot of favors and may have made some unreasonable requests to the development team, so that we didn’t keep players waiting for too long after the release of RE4 [laughter].</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Did you make any changes to Resident Evil 4 VR Mode based on feedback from players who experienced VR Mode on Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: Resident Evil Village revolved around the concept of playing as Ethan Winters, who was an ordinary man that got caught up in a chain of very unfortunate and horrific events. However, RE4 centers on Leon, an agent who works directly under the President, so the approach and experience for the players are very different between the two VR Modes. This isn’t necessarily a direct reflection of user feedback, but because Leon is a professional agent, we put an emphasis on incorporating actions that felt cool and stylish, such as parrying with a knife, melee combat, and one-handed shotgun pumps.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Personally, I would really like players to experience the knife fight with Krauser. This sequence features an intense battle focused on parrying, and I highly recommend players try it out.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: In VR Mode, players can engage Krauser with a knife in both hands, which actually isn’t possible in the main game; you’re able to use both hands at the same time – only in VR Mode. This opened up new possibilities for us, and we made sure to incorporate mechanics and actions that leveraged this ability throughout the game as much as possible.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How the team took advantage of unique PlayStation VR2 features</h2>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: How did you leverage unique PlayStation VR2 features like eye-tracking and headset vibration in Resident Evil 4 VR Mode?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: I really enjoy the adaptive triggers on the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller. In RE4, you have a variety of guns at your disposal. For example, there are two types of revolvers available, and the triggers will feel different between the single action and double action guns. If you like replica guns, I think you’ll be able to tell the difference and be quite surprised.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: You’ll spot a lot of hidden details like that in the guns in this game, so if you’re into things like that, I encourage you to keep an eye out.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: Also, when something happens that affects the environment, like explosives going off or the wind blowing, you can feel vibrations through the headset feedback. I think you’ll be quite shocked, especially when you get caught in an explosive trap. The headset also subtly vibrates when you’re riding a minecart or jet ski, which I think adds to the sense of realism.</p>
<p class="">3D audio is another key element. The sound engineer on the development team was very particular about it and came up with all kinds of great ideas without me even asking. We even re-recorded all the gun sound effects for VR Mode. We put a lot of effort into 3D audio, so you’ll be able to detect enemy positions from the sounds they make, and you can hear the gun clicking right in the palm of your hands when you’re tinkering with it. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Are there any improvements or enhancements compared to Resident Evil Village VR Mode, which also supported PS VR2?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: Definitely the attention to detail that went into the guns. We were particular about this in VR Mode for RE Village, but we wanted to achieve something that wasn’t possible back then. </p>
<p class="">Even if it wasn’t directly related to gameplay, we wanted to make the handling of guns feel as realistic as possible. So in RE4, players can hold or use guns in ways that weren’t possible in RE Village. For example, in RE Village, you couldn’t return a weapon to its original location or inventory slot after it was removed. So, if you let go of a gun or knife to place it back in its original place, it would just fall to the ground. However, in RE4 VR mode, you can place your weapons directly back into your inventory slot. And if you drop a weapon on the ground, it just takes a little longer for the weapon to return to your inventory. As an added bonus for knives, its durability will recover a little if you manually sheath it back. I think the act of returning a weapon to its holster adds to the experience of playing as Leon in VR, so I recommend players get in the habit of doing that. </p>
<p class="">Also, in VR Mode for RE4, you can shoot guns while crouching. There are sections of the game where you can shoot at enemies from positions that weren’t possible in the regular, non-VR mode, so it may be interesting to scout for opportunities like that.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: The main character of RE Village was a regular nobody called Ethan Winters, who had to survive a hellish nightmare where he was constantly near the brink of death. But this time, the main character is a seasoned agent who is capable of wielding all sorts of weapons to help him get through tough situations. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: One of the taglines for RE4 was “Cheat Death and Thrill in Conquer” and I feel like VR mode encapsulates this really well. If you own both RE Village and RE4, I think it would be interesting to compare the different concepts and approaches of the two games.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The change in perspective intensifies the tension of combat and the sense of terror</h2>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: The regular non-VR mode is in a third-person perspective, which positions the player behind the character, while VR Mode drops the player into a fully immersive first-person view. How did this change in perspective impact the development of VR Mode and the overall gameplay experience? Were there any challenges?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: In order to shift the game from a third-person perspective to first-person, we completely reworked the system and mechanics related to weapons and character movements. However, we didn’t touch any of the content of the game itself. The biggest difference is that in the regular third-person mode, you control Leon with a controller, but in first-person VR Mode, you “are” Leon. In RE Village, the regular non-VR mode was also in first-person, so you were able to step into Ethan’s shoes in both modes. The regular non-VR RE4 was more about controlling Leon and making him do all the cool moves, while in VR, the players have to fully embody Leon and perform his stylish actions themselves.  </p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Since Resident Evil is a survival horror game, the first-person perspective brings the player closer to the enemy. The tension of combat sequences and the sense of terror from the horror scenes are much more intense. </p>
<p class="">One of the most exciting aspects of VR is being able to see how large in-game objects or characters are in comparison to yourself. I was shocked by how tall Lady Dimitrescu was in VR Mode for RE Village. I think we’re all excited to face bosses like El Gigante and Village Chief Bitores Méndez in VR Mode for RE4. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Yes, El Gigante grabs you during one of the battles, and you’ll be able to experience that in first-person. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: When you parry a chainsaw attack, you’ll see the sparks fly right in front of your eyes as your knife connects with the chainsaw blade, which is also a very intense experience. However, some parts of the game can be switched to third-person, like moments when El Gigante grabs you. If you find the first-person perspective a little dizzying, feel free to switch perspectives. </p>
<p class="">This is also a small detail, but the camera for the first-person perspective is set a little lower than Leon’s actual eye level. If the camera is at the same eye level as Leon – who is quite tall himself – the Ganados (enemy villagers) will appear smaller. The Ganados approach and attack Leon from a low, forward posture, so if you get too close to them, you end up looking down at them which strips away the intensity. For this reason, we made some modifications, like deliberately lowering the camera, to make VR overall a more dramatic and impactful experience. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: What were some of your favorite gameplay moments or discoveries you made during development of VR Mode?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: One discovery was the size of all the locations and how three-dimensional they were. I also worked on the main game so I have played the regular mode countless times, but I discovered many new things when playing in VR, like hidden details or objects in certain locations. I hope everyone who plays the game again in VR will make similar new discoveries like I did. I especially enjoyed riding the mine cart and other vehicles – so much so that I felt like that could be spun off into its own separate game. In the regular mode, there’s a section where you need to balance the mine cart by holding down the analog stick, but in RE4 VR mode, you can actually move your body to balance the cart.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: In the regular mode, there were sections where you could dodge enemy attacks by using the crouch button. Can you do the same by moving your body in VR Mode?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: Yes, the game has two types of controls for crouching: using the controller buttons or actual body movement. Players who want to play while sitting can use the button controls like you do in the regular non-VR mode. Others who want a unique VR experience can choose to move their bodies in order to crouch, by toggling that option in Settings. And even if that option is turned on, you can still use your controller buttons at any time. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Whether you want to play sitting or standing, the game’s settings can be modified to suit different playstyles, including how you crouch. We put a lot of effort into making the game easy to play.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: Are there any other elements that are different between the regular mode and VR Mode?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: Although not all, some puzzles have been re-designed for a more intuitive interaction. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: Dial puzzles can be rotated with both hands at the same time to match the patterns, and for puzzles that require you to rotate and insert cubes at different angles, you can actually hold and spin the cubes in your hands. We made sure to implement features that players will expect from a VR game. </p>
<p class="">There is also a mode for viewing figurines that you’ve picked up along your way, and in VR, you can view the figurines in their actual size. For example, in VR mode you are Leon himself so you don’t usually have a chance to look at him closely, but in the figurine viewing mode, you can see his actual size up close. Bonus elements like these are sprinkled throughout the game, so we hope players find them and enjoy them as well. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lowering the barrier to convey the fun of VR to as many players as possible</h2>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: Like RE Village VR Mode, it is astounding that such a robust DLC is available for free.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: The entire development team believes that it’s never too late to start building knowledge and development experience for VR, especially when there’s a possibility for VR games to become even more mainstream. It is also challenging to showcase the fun of VR games unless they are easily accessible to the players.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: I think there is still a high hurdle for playing games in VR, but when you actually wear the headset and dive into a game, you’ll experience something special that is simply not possible in regular games. That’s why it’s important to lower the barrier so more players can experience the sense of immersion that is only possible in VR. </p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB</strong>: Lastly, do you have any words for gamers who are looking forward to the RE4 VR Mode? </p>
<p class=""><strong>Yamakawa</strong>: The tagline “Cheat Death and Thrill in Conquer” is something we always kept in mind when developing the main RE4 game, and in this VR mode, you can experience this with your own body and senses. We hope that many players will pick up the DLC and enjoy the game in VR.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kumazawa</strong>: I think VR mode will be a completely different experience, even for those who have already played RE4. And for those who have not yet played RE4, we are so excited for you to experience RE4 for the first time in VR. We are really proud of what we achieved in VR Mode and cannot wait for everyone to experience it. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/07/rise-of-the-ronin-arrives-only-on-ps5-march-22/',
                'Rise of the Ronin arrives only on PS5 March 22',
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<p class="">We’re pleased to introduce our brand-new gameplay trailer for <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003386/?smcid=mablog">Rise of the Ronin</a>, and to confirm that the game will be releasing March 22, 2024 with pre-orders available from December 14, 2023.</p>
<p class="">We’ve been hard at work since we announced this title in September last year, spurred on by the excitement that our players have voiced since then. As a title, Rise of the Ronin features a historical setting quintessential to Koei Tecmo, while brimming with Team Ninja’s own brand of action and combat. Throughout creating our biggest game to date, we have been working alongside the team at SIE to create an experience that allows players to fully embody a Ronin<em> </em>during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.</p>
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<p class="">Japan at the end of the 19th century was characterized by the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a period of oppression and stagnation. It was a time when innovators like Ryoma Sakamoto and Shoin Yoshida sought to modernize the country. The game’s Ronin protagonist will find their destiny linked to these characters (some of whom you saw in the trailer) in several different ways.  Your choices will shape how your character aligns or clashes with story characters and their factions.</p>
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<p class="">You will explore the vast world of late-Edo period Japan by horse and glider, while battling foes using a wide range of weapons and equipment – melee weapons like swords and spears, as well as ranged weapons like firearms and thrown weapons. Also armed with a grappling rope and stealth tactics, you can expect the variety and freedom shown in our latest trailer.</p>
<p class="">In addition to our launch date, we are excited to share your options for experiencing Rise of the Ronin. Pre-orders will open on December 14, 2023 at all participating retailers, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003386/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation Store</a>, and <a href="http://direct.playstation.com">direct.playstation.com</a>. Pre-orders will go live at 10:00 AM local time on December 14, 2023 (10am EDT / 7am PDT in U.S.) Players who pre-order any version of Rise of the Ronin will receive an early unlock of Iga Ninja’s Katana and Armour set and an early unlock of 4 Combat Styles to help you Forge Your Fate.</p>
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<p class="">Get your hands on the standard edition of Rise of the Ronin for $69.99 / £69.99/ €79.99/ ¥8,980 MSRP. There will also be a Digital Deluxe Edition of the game.</p>
<p class="">The Digital Deluxe edition of Rise of the Ronin ($79.99 / £79.99/ €89.99/ ¥9,980 MSRP) will include the game, all the pre-order incentives, as well as Iga Ninja’s Staff, Toyokuni Paired Swords, Bando Warrior Armour set and Japanese Formal Wear set.</p>
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<p class="">I’m thrilled to finally be able to use this opportunity of The Game Awards to announce the game’s release date. We are releasing an exciting lineup of editions for the game with bonus content, and pre-orders will begin soon. The different editions include unique samurai and ninja-inspired content that will surely resonate with fans of Team Ninja titles. Stay tuned for further updates on the game.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/07/the-finals-launches-on-ps5-today/',
                'The Finals launches on PS5 today',
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<p class="">Contestants! Strap in and get ready to experience the mad destruction of <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006873">The Finals, launching on PlayStation 5</a> today.</p>
<p class="">The Finals is the ultimate virtual combat game show, where you and your team fight for fame, riches, and the favor of generous seasonal sponsors.</p>
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<p class="">This free-to-play, team-based, first-person shooter pits contestants against each other in hyper-realistic, fully destructible Virtual Arenas inspired by iconic real-world locations.</p>
<p class="">In The Finals, there are no obstacles that can’t be overcome. Run through the storied streets of Monaco, soar across the gaps between the shining skyscrapers of Seoul, and fight for victory with your team in the glitzy casinos of Las Vegas.</p>
<p class="">Crash through walls and ceilings, destroy anything and everything in sight, and build bridges and barricades in this fast-paced, high-stakes fight for fame and riches on the world’s biggest stage.</p>
<p class="">Come out on top, reach The Finals, and win the hearts of the viewers.</p>
<p class="">Here’s what to expect:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Iconic arenas</h2>
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<p class="">Fight it out on top of the skyscrapers high above the streets of downtown Seoul, and on the cobblestone streets of old town Monaco, the idyllic city-state on the banks of the French Riviera. You’ll also get to experience Skyway Stadium, an ever-changing playground full of treacherous traversal and strategic vantage points, and Las Vegas, an interconnected maze of interiors that encourage tight team play, and make destruction even more dynamic and impactful.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Build your contestant</h2>
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<p class="">The Finals may be a team sport, but you’ll fight for individual glory too — with your own playstyle, gear, and fashion. Build your contestant with a wild combination of looks, accessories, weapons, and gadgets.</p>
<p class="">Contestants pick from a range of body types, each with their own attributes, abilities, and loadout. Tower above your teammates as a Heavy, and slam through walls and floors. Swing nimbly through the arena to deal devastating sneak attacks as a Light. Or enjoy the balance of a Medium, to support your team while armed to the teeth.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Play your way</h2>
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<p class="">Trap and surprise your opposition with a range of dynamic tools scattered throughout the arena. Send exploding canisters of gas and goo through the air, burst through windows, or drop fire from above.</p>
<p class="">Use moving platforms, pocket walls, ziplines, jump pads, and more to create treacherous and unforgettable moments. Take out your enemies with garbage cans and flowerpots, office chairs, and hospital beds. Only your imagination sets the limits.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Game-altering world events</h2>
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<p class="">The arenas always change, cutting off pathways and creating new ones — simultaneously, for all contestants. If that sounds hairy, just wait.</p>
<p class="">You’ll face unpredictable weather, day-and-night cycles, and sudden World Events that shake the very foundation of the Virtual Arena. Like Orbital Lasers that instantly kill campers (better keep moving, my friends!), Low Gravitythat makes you jump like you’re on the moon, a fun little nightmare we like to call The Dead Go Boom, and more.To experience the unparalleled chaos and destruction of The Finals, take a look at the launch trailer, released today, and make sure to check out the game at <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006873">PlayStation Store</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/08/playstation-store-november-2023s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: November 2023’s top downloads',
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<p class="">It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts this month. November’s PS5 and PS4 list saw the newly released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III shoot to the top spot, with EA FC 24 also scoring big. The PS VR2 list also welcomed a newcomer in The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution as it rose from the dead to the top of the charts.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?<strong> </strong></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>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td><td><strong>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td><td><strong>Gran Turismo 7</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gran Turismo 7</strong></td><td><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td><td><strong>NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>FINAL FANTASY XVI</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RoboCop: Rogue City</strong></td><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em><strong> </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>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Payback</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</strong></td><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Injustice 2</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Origins</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td><td><strong>House Flipper</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MLB The Show 23</strong></td><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s 2</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Speed Payback</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><strong> </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>EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Synapse</strong></td><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td><td><strong>Synapse</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Walkabout Mini Golf</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice</strong></td><td><strong>Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td><td><strong>Green Hell VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NFL PRO ERA</strong></td><td><strong>Red Matter 2</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><strong></strong><em> *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included</em><strong> </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>Creed Rise to Glory</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td><strong>Goalkeeper VR Challenge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</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>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td><td><strong>Disney Speedstorm</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td><td><strong>MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE</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/2023/12/08/share-of-the-week-fortnite/',
                'Share of the Week: Fortnite',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/fbea882f3e8822f8928db72514e1b6e1d78ee5de.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Last week, we asked you jump into the creative worlds in Fortnite and share epic moments 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/PinkyHarmonizer/status/1732037624347726322/photo/1"><em>PinkyHarmonizer</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a close up of a green-haired girl in visor-like sunglasses</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Mur4dQ/status/1732405229096776155/photo/2"><em>Mur4dQ</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a halo-ed character leans out the passenger side window of a blue vehicle, the driver laughing behind the wheel</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382840093_03e47ac6c3_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382840093_03e47ac6c3_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/xenobitz/status/1731859476083335514/photo"><em>xenobitz</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a character stands before a swirling chasm, with a purple block like structure looming in the sky</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382839993_5ab3fdfb45_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382839993_5ab3fdfb45_b.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0dWiwtIkiK/"><em>lifeofstevegaming</em></a><em> </em><em>shares two characters laughing in the snow, holding mistletoe and jingle bells</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382979784_95644c2d6e_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382979784_95644c2d6e_b.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0dE6nGOz2y/"><em>tenshi_marero</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a blue vehicle launches off a slope of snow</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382840018_c987974080_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382840018_c987974080_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Ellie_Snake/status/1725670295560994955/photo/3"><em>Ellie_Snake</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a portrait of a character in the Aloy / Horizon Zero Dawn 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:  Cyberpunk 2077</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December 13, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re headed to the neon-soaked streets of Cyberpunk 2077. Share stylish and action-packed moments roaming Night City 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/2023/12/11/alan-wake-2-gets-new-game-plus-mode-titled-the-final-draft-available-today/',
                'Alan Wake 2 gets New Game Plus mode titled The Final Draft, available today',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/8bd5cf03747ee008b714eaa6cfdb14b7b445fde1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">After years of working, we released <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002065/?smcid=mablog">Alan Wake 2</a> a bit over a month ago. We wanted to create an ambitious, unique game, and with something like that there’s always nervousness about how it will be received. The reception has been beyond anything we could have hoped for, with Alan Wake 2 taking home The Game Awards trophies for Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and Best Game Direction. We are deeply grateful for that. </p>
<p class="">Alan Wake 2 is Remedy’s first survival horror game, and our most ambitious story-focused experience. The game has two playable heroes, Alan Wake, a tortured writer trapped in the nightmare dimension of the Dark Place, and Saga Anderson, an FBI Agent investigating a string of ritualistic murders in the Pacific Northwest. As the story progresses, their journeys become more and more entangled as the profound, layered mystery waiting under the waters of Cauldon Lake emerges from darkness.</p>
<p class="">From the beginning, our plan was to create a New Game Plus mode for Alan Wake 2 as an essential part of the experience. When we started working on the game and the story, the idea was always there. It made sense on multiple levels. We were creating a dense experience. It felt that there was enough to support multiple playthroughs for all the aspects of the story to sink in, and for all the collectibles to be found and pieced together. With the New Game Plus, a clear motivation exists to do that.</p>
<p class="">You retain all your unlocked weapons, charms, and upgrades. You have earned that by playing through the game. There is a new Nightmare difficulty level if you want to face further challenge. But most importantly, there are some narrative elements to show that this replay has a meaning. It is a part of the lore. Things have shifted in subtle ways. There is progress. <strong>You</strong> are making progress. You will hear that in Alan Wake’s narration at the very beginning. A new awareness, even if it soon fades—a promise.</p>
<p class="">For a long time, Wake has been trapped in a nightmare loop, and with him, so have we all, no matter how many times we have played through the game. Finally, with the New Game Plus and Alice’s help, we are set free from the loop and ready to proceed deeper into the spiral.</p>
<p class="">This is The Final Draft of both Initiation and Return. And it will lead us to what awaits at the end of the spiral.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/12/tekken-8-hands-on-with-arcade-quest-super-ghost-battles-and-tekken-ball/',
                'Tekken 8: hands-on with Arcade Quest, Super Ghost Battles, and Tekken Ball',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/12e8b9199f7b1d9c6e9487ae777408f869b3a9f6-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">The Iron First tournament is coming to PS5. To prepare my mind, body, and soul for the occasion, I spent a few hours training with the latest build of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/tekken-8/?smcid=ma">Tekken 8</a>. After trading blows with some of the world’s best across a variety of new modes, I can’t wait to earn my spot among the elite when the game launches on January 26.</p>
<p class="">And if you can’t wait either, then I have good news. A demo will be coming to PS5 on December 14. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hands-on with Arcade Quest</h2>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="//media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY3Via3VvdTFzMGxjOXhqbjJ2bThrN2FzcWxkYXFxbjllOGt2Z215ciZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/kZTM8XbNgNBTtyIESs/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">I was excited to see what the new mode Arcade Quest had to offer, which plays like a fully realized campaign rather than a simple bonus mode. The premise is simple enough – create a fun version of yourself and play through digital arcades to become the world’s top player.</p>
<p class="">The new mode places your self-made digital avatar in a crew that you hang with, practice, and compete against. They will cheer you on during matches when you pull off impressive feats and give you genuine advice to make you better as a player. This takes the mode from a fun story mode diversion to a journey of self-improvement. Putting rising to the top with friends, both digital and real, at its core. It was surreal to have a digital homie give me pointers on how to improve based on the match he was watching.  </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNXY1dGdkdm9lYnE0cTNyODZ4MXJrdm9na2Zwamh1enA3ZG1mZmVmbSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/cazHr3XmruVzden2ES/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Matches play differently depending on who you challenge. During my time with the game, one crew member was only interested in hanging out with friends, and they barely put up a fight, which let me score two perfect victories. Some characters have nefarious reasons for challenging you, like only agreeing to matches they think they can win. </p>
<p class="">“Originally, this kind of genre was born in the arcades. And they’ve kind of all but disappeared in the West, and even in Japan more recently,” said Game Director Kohei Ikeda, “But the great part about it was that you would just show up at the arcade, and your friends would be there, or you’d make new friends, and you all share this passion for the game, you were able to learn new things while you were there. It was a great experience. So people who experienced that culture before could be like, Oh, wow, I remember that. It was awesome. Or younger players who maybe had heard of it could get some kind of taste of that online.”</p>
<p class="">As you become a known contender in your local arcade, you eventually move on to new cities and take on their local players to grow your crew’s notoriety and personal reputation. This addition feels meaningful in-game, even without the fate of the world on the line. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation x Tekken </h2>
<p class="">Going into my play session, I knew Tekken was a visually stylish game, but seeing and feeling it in motion shows how Bandai Namco is upping its game. On top of Tekken 8’s sharp visual fidelity, there’s an impressive attention to detail. The way the stage crumbles has always been immersive, but seeing the characters’ hair and clothing blow in the wind, get wet in the rain, and even reflect light deepens the fighting experience.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOGlwOWh5ZG8zZ3JxMjg1cTZ5NHQybng5aW9ocTM0dGRkc2Q2ZGttayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/BgoGwrjUqzKN2M1QZS/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">“We really wanted to achieve a high level of graphic quality for the game,” said Ikeda. “The responsiveness is really important. And the very short load times you have now for the PS5 generation of hardware really lends itself well to the game and makes it an even better experience.”</p>
<p class="">The haptics of the DualSense wireless controller also shined as it responded to the blows that landed on my character. I could now physically feel when my opponent knocked me for a loop to put in kindly. When I got hit with a Heat Smash, a new super-style attack in the game, the bone-crushing attack was punctuated with a trembling sensation in my hands, making me think I was defeated. Even outside of combat, the haptics responded to the action in a cutscene, meaning there would rarely be a moment where I’d want to set the controller down. </p>
<p class="">“When you’re feeling the destruction of the environment, the power of the attacks of the characters, that really sensitive kind of fine-tuned vibration of the controller really lends itself well to the player experience,” said Ikeda.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb2x6NWQwNXp5bjB1NHJ4MGozZmwyemg0ajA4bTZ2NnBkaXB1amllZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/QPzUZCL0YdsExjL260/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">The haptics even enhance the new Heat System, a mechanic that puts the fighter in an aggressive state, making you feel like an unstoppable force in-game. The mechanic caused the DualSense controller to respond with intense vibrations from simple attacks. As I rushed my opponent, I gained a sense that only a miracle could stand in the way of the vicious blows being delivered. I’ve never been one to pull off flashy combos on my opponents, but with the new Heat System, I almost feel like the game is daring me to defeat my opponent and put on a show while doing it. </p>
<p class="">“I would say for Tekken, but also for fighting games in general, I’ve noticed [for] a lot of people it’s really divided on whether you want to use an arcade stick or a controller,” said Murray. “But it seems like a lot of people really prefer the PS5 controller. It seems like it’s a very comfortable fit.”</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tekken Ball til’ you fall </h2>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa2NiMnc2NzN0M2M3dG95MGVleWZuMDB2MHN1a2Zzbnh3dzU1NjRidSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/aai37BVDtnTAziqXO4/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Tekken 8 also looks to its past to enhance the franchise’s future. Tekken Ball returns after a decade, where you defeat players with a multitude of round objects, delivering damage when they fail to block the incoming sphere. </p>
<p class="">The enhanced in-depth character customization options in Tekken 8 made for a goofy time, allowing me to create the wackiest version of my favorite fighters before hitting the beach. I was able to turn the hot-tempered Hwoarang into an eccentric tooth fairy. </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbW0wOHQzeWgwZGFoeGgydmlubDdyNmw1NnJlNTBoajF1NXY4eDFidCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/rWvI8BP89EUnk86bUA/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Another improvement on a past feature is Super Ghost Battles, where AI learns your fight patterns in real time and begins to play more like you. During one never-ending mirror match my AI doppelganger pummeled me with my go-to combos, forcing me to learn how to better block and escape an aggressive beatdown. The more I spammed my standard special move, the more my ghost pressed me with the same special. </p>
<p class="">I wish I had more time with the title to see what other unexpected things I could have happened upon, but the time refining my fist was well spent. </p>
<p class=""><br/><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/tekken-8/?smcid=ma">Tekken 8 will be released worldwide January 26 on PS5</a>, with a demo releasing December 14.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/12/playstation-2023-wrap-up-launches-today-with-a-personalized-look-at-your-2023-gaming-achievements/',
                'PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up launches today, with a personalized look at your 2023 gaming achievements',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/8088cad7a3fb4c5ac8b9964bafb150a279120df4.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">It’s been a fantastic year for gaming on PlayStation, with the launch of fan-favorite titles like <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em>, <em>Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Final Fantasy XVI</em>, and many, many more. In celebration of another year of amazing games and experiences, we’re excited to share that <a href="https://wrapup.playstation.com/">PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up</a> officially launches today (you can also <a href="https://play.st/3te3VAP">sign up for emails</a> to get a summary delivered to your inbox in the future).</p>
<p class="">Starting today through January 12, 2024, as a PS4 or PS5 player* you can access and share your <a href="https://wrapup.playstation.com/">PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up</a> experience, which summarizes your achievements for the year, such as top games played, trophies earned, a breakdown of your monthly gaming stats, along with your personalized gaming style. Your 2023 Wrap-Up experiences will continue to update through the end of 2023, so be sure to check back again by January 12 for your full year summary.</p>
<p class="">New this year for the 2023 Wrap-Up experience, you can access and share a range of digital cards highlighting your top gaming stats – check out some of my 2023 cards below:</p>
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<p class="">You can also redeem a unique avatar as well as a PlayStation Stars digital collectible featuring a <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man</em> Spider-Bot as part of your 2023 Wrap-Up experience.</p>
<p class="">Check out your PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up at <a href="https://wrapup.playstation.com/">wrapup.playstation.com</a>. Be sure to share your own favorite gaming experience of the year in the comments section below.</p>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://play.st/3te3VAP" data-type="URL" href="https://play.st/3te3VAP">Sign up for emails</a> to receive future recaps, hear the latest news, get great offers and more.  </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Users need to have: a registered PSN account in their region, be age 18 years or over and, have played games on a PS4 or PS5 console for at least 10 hours between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>Users who have not consented to the collection of “Full Data” from their PlayStation 5 system settings in 2023, will be unable to participate in the Wrap-Up campaign.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>Users located in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australasia, India, and Russia, who have not consented to the collection of “Additional Data” from their PlayStation 4 system settings in 2023, will be unable to participate in the Wrap-Up campaign.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/13/ps-blog-game-of-the-year-awards-2023-voting-is-now-open/',
                'PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2023: voting is now open',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/b6dcc1d3ec551b19a51151116b3cfc7ebfc89de1.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Voting for the PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2023 is now open. All 18 categories reflect the best of PlayStation through this past year, which not only celebrate captivating new characters, sublime soundtracks, fantastic art direction, and much more, but also allow us a chance to acknowledge and thank creatives worldwide whose exceptional craft and hard work has brought us 12 months of extraordinary gaming experiences.  </p>
<p class="">As ever, the winners of these awards are chosen entirely by you, the players. Cast your vote in the polls below to support your favorite games and developers, and we’ll announce the players’ choice picks after the polls close. </p>
<p class="">There are some guidelines regards the categories and their nominees: </p>
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<li>Every category includes a write-in option in case there’s a title absent that you think should be considered. </li>
<li>As with the majority of the other categories, Best Multiplayer Experience focuses on titles released in 2023. Best Ongoing Game focuses on games that have seen new content or game-changing updates over this past year. </li>
<li>Due to the polls closure date, some titles aren’t eligible for inclusion. Those titles will be eligible in next year’s Awards. </li>
<li>If a title won a Platinum in a category any previous year, it won’t be eligible for inclusion in the same category this year.</li>
<li>Polls are live now and close on Sunday, December 17 at 23.59pm PT, so scroll below and get clicking. We’ll collect the results and announce the winners at a later date. </li>
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<p class="">Good luck to all the nominees! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best New Character</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Story</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Graphical Showcase</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Art Direction</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Audio Design</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Soundtrack of the Year</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Accessibility Features</strong> </h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Use of DualSense</strong> </h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Multiplayer Experience</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Ongoing Game</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Expansion</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Sports Game</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog Best Independent Game of the Year</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2023 PlayStation Blog PS VR2 Game of the Year</strong></h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Anticipated PlayStation Game of 2024 and Beyond</strong></h2>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/14/cooking-simulator-vr-launches-dec-15-on-ps-vr2/',
                'Cooking Simulator VR launches Dec 15 on PS VR2',
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<p class="">Hey chefs! We have some exciting details regarding Cooking Simulator VR, coming to PlayStation VR2 on December 15. Our VR game will make you feel like a master chef. Take control of a highly polished, realistic kitchen equipped with all kinds of utensils and stands. Unlock and master over 80 recipes or use dozens of lifelike ingredients to cook everything you like. A simulator spiced up with a dash of real-life physics!</p>
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<p class="">PlayStation VR2 allowed us to develop the definitive version of Cooking Simulator VR, offering features available only on this platform. Here’s what you can expect!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let every pixel be filled with food</h2>
<p class="">Cooking Simulator VR for PlayStation VR2 uses the maximum resolution of the headset. 2000×2040 per eye with additional boost from Foveated Rendering, (and MSAA x8) means great image quality that allows you to see the smallest spices or any pieces of broken plates that you drop (accidentally, of course).</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High framerate in the most physically demanding situations</h2>
<p class="">Cooking Simulator VR offers complex physics, allowing you to cut ingredients, heat individual parts of the dish, fry in various ways, pour liquids, and blow up the kitchen. The power of PlayStation 5 and the specification of PlayStation VR2 allowed us to develop the most stable version of the game, where the framerate offers native 120 fps, without the need for reprojection.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Feel every boom</h2>
<p class="">At Gameboom VR, we love all unconventional approaches to technology. So we just had to use the headset vibration of PS VR2. Only in this version of Cooking Simulator VR you will be able to feel every explosion in the kitchen on your face! If you happen to leave a gas cylinder in the oven (it happens, right?), PlayStation VR2 will let you feel that, after all, maybe it wasn’t a good idea?</p>
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<p class="">The game will be available on PS VR2 December 15. If you want to be even closer to the development process – you are more than welcome to join our Discord server and ask us any questions!</p>
<p class="">See you in the kitchen!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/15/seasons-greetings-2023-from-playstation-blog-and-friends/',
                'Seasons greetings 2023 from PlayStation.Blog and friends',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/f990175fb2f20904c950abb16e04e292e93d5a00.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">The end of 2023 is upon us, and as we look back on all the amazing gaming moments we’ve shared, the PlayStation.Blog team wants to thank you for making the past year a special one. </p>
<p class="">To help close out another chapter in the wonderful world of games, our talented friends and colleagues from across the industry have created a festive collection of season’s greetings cards for you to peruse over your favorite holiday drink. </p>
<p class="">Cheers to another great year of gaming in 2024!</p>
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<p class=""><a href="#Drive">2K (Lego 2K Drive)</a> ❅ <a href="#2K">2K (PGA Tour 2K23)</a> ❅ <a href="#WWE">2K (WWE 2K23)</a> ❅ <a href="#505">505 Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Activision">Activision (Call of Duty Modern Warfare III)</a> ❅ <a href="#Ascendant ">Ascendant Studio (Immortals of Aveum)</a> ❅ <a href="#Astragon">Astragon</a> ❅ <a href="#Avalanche">Avalanche Software (Hogwarts Legacy)</a> ❅ <a href="#Pac">Bandai Namco (Pac-Man)</a> ❅ <a href="#Sand">Bandai Namco (Sand Land)</a> ❅ <a href="#Tekken">Bandai Namco (Tekken 8)</a> ❅ <a href="#DBD">Behavior Interactive (Dead by Daylight)</a> ❅ <a href="#Bend">Bend Studio</a> ❅ <a href="#Blizzard">Blizzard Entertainment (Diablo IV)</a> ❅ <a href="#Bluepoint">Bluepoint Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Bungie">Bungie (Destiny 2)</a> ❅ <a href="#Capcom">Capcom</a> ❅ <a href="#FromSpace">Curve Games (From Space)</a> ❅ <a href="#HFF">Curve Games (Human Fall Flat)</a> ❅ <a href="#LMS">Curve Games (Lawn Mowing Simulator)</a> ❅ <a href="#Curve1">Curve Games (The Ascent)</a> ❅ <a href="#Curve2">Curve Games (Wobby Life)</a> ❅ <a href="#Hexworks/CI Games">Hexworks/CI Games (Lords of the Fallen)</a> ❅ <a href="#Dice">Dice (Battlefield 2042)</a> ❅ <a href="#Warframe">Digital Extremes (Warframe)</a> ❅ <a href="#Dotemu">Dotemu</a> ❅ <a href="#Humanity">Enhance (Humanity)</a> ❅ <a href="#ForeverSkies">Far From Home Games (Forever Skies)</a> ❅ <a href="#FTG">Fast Travel Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Civilization">Firaxis Games (Civilization VI)</a> ❅ <a href="#Firesprite">Firesprite</a> ❅ <a href="#Funcom">Funcom</a> ❅ <a href="#Gameloft">Gameloft (Disney Dreamlight Valley)</a> ❅ <a href="#Disney">Gameloft (Disney Speedstorm)</a> ❅ <a href="#Horizon">Guerrilla Games (Horizon Forbidden West)</a> ❅ <a href="#Gumbo">Gumbo Machine (Battle Rockets)</a> ❅ <a href="#Haven">Haven</a> ❅ <a href="#Hotta">Hotta Studio (Tower of Fantasy)</a> ❅ <a href="#Housemarque">Housemarque</a> ❅ <a href="#ILM">ILM Immersive (Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge)</a> ❅ <a href="#Insomniac">Insomniac  (Marvel’s Spider-Man 2)</a> ❅ <a href="#Kalypso">Kalypso Media</a> ❅ <a href="#Koei">Koei Tecmo</a> ❅ <a href="#Konami">Konami</a> ❅ <a href="#London">London Studio</a> ❅ <a href="#Naughty">Naughty Dog</a> ❅ <a href="#nDreams">nDreams (Synapse)</a> ❅ <a href="#Neon">Neon Koi</a> ❅ <a href="#Nixxes">Nixxes</a> ❅ <a href="#Outright">Outright Games (Grinch game)</a> ❅ <a href="#Perp">Perp Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Polyarc">Polyarc (Moss)</a> ❅ <a href="#Polyphony">Polyphony Digital (Gran Turismo 7)</a> ❅ <a href="#RawFury">Raw Fury</a> ❅ <a href="#Demeo">Resolution Games (Demeo)</a> ❅ <a href="#Rogue">Rogue Sun (Tin Hearts)</a> ❅ <a href="#MLB">San Diego Studio (MLB The Show 23)</a> ❅ <a href="#SantaMonica">Santa Monica Studio (God of War Ragnarök)</a> ❅ <a href="#Sifu">Sloclap (Sifu)</a> ❅ <a href="#SOS">SOS Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Spike">Spike Chunsoft (Master Detective Archives: Rain Code)</a> ❅ <a href="#Square1">Square Enix</a> ❅ <a href="#Square2">Square Enix</a> ❅ <a href="#SuckerPunch">Sucker Punch (Ghost of Tsushima)</a> ❅ <a href="#Supermassive">Supermassive Games</a> ❅ <a href="#Supermassive Games">Supermassive Games (Little Nightmares III)</a> ❅ <a href="#UFL">UFL (Strikerz)</a> ❅ <a href="#Wargaming">Wargaming</a> ❅ <a href="#WBGames">WB Games / Rocksteady Studios (Suicide Squad)</a> ❅ <a href="#LSW">WB Games/Traveler’s Tales (Lego Star Wars)</a> ❅ <a href="#Disco">ZA/UM (Disco Elysium)</a> ❅ <a href="#Zenimax">Zenimax Online Studios (Elder Scrolls Online)</a> ❅</p>
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<p class="center"><br/>Holiday card from Square Enix</p>
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<span id="Supermassive Games"></span><p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53394862212_d1680d6905_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53394862212_d1680d6905_k.jpg"/><br/>Holiday card from Supermassive Games</a></p>
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<span id="SuckerPunch"></span><p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53395790251_41543e7d41_6k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53395790251_41543e7d41_6k.jpg"/><br/>Holiday card from Sucker Punch </a></p>
<span id="Spike"></span><p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53395979683_b8bf629161_4k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53395979683_b8bf629161_4k.jpg"/><br/>Holiday card from Spike Chunsoft</a></p>
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<span id="505"></span><p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53394862877_087d791c24_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53394862877_087d791c24_k.jpg"/><br/>Holiday card from 505 Games</a></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/15/ronald-d-moore-interview-an-alternate-reality-qa-for-all-mankind/',
                'Ronald D. Moore interview: an alternate reality Q&A For All Mankind',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/3a10ad643a739441f459b64336fff64b37be9e29.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Ronald D. Moore is something of a legend in sci-fi circles, having written numerous episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and serving in producer roles for both shows. In 2003, he went on to create and showrun the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series. </p>
<p class="">His latest project is the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind, which depicts the space race in a wildly different alternate reality. With the fourth season underway now, we caught up with the series creator about the show’s view of life on Mars, his optimistic take on sci-fi, and where the story may go from here.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What’s the elevator pitch on For All Mankind for folks who haven’t been watching?</strong></p>
<p class="">The show is an alternate history, first and foremost, of the space program. And also an alternate history of the last 50 years or so. It starts with the Russians beating the Americans to the Moon in 1969. </p>
<p class="">And as a result, everything changes. America is shocked and angered. And they decide to go all in on the space program, instead of what happened in real life where we…really, <em>really</em> dialed back the ambitions that NASA had to build Moon bases, go to Mars and so on. </p>
<p class="">And the next thing you know, there are women astronauts more than a decade before that happened in the US. And we have a Moon base in the mid-70s. And everything changed…the world becomes a different place, a better place [because of] the giant investment in space and space technology.</p>
<p class="">There are still problems and things to overcome. But the show says that if we had kept going in the space program, this is kind of the path that we would have been on. This is the road that [could get] you to a Star Trek-like future, an optimistic place where we solve humanity’s problems and we reach out into the cosmos in a greater spirit of celebrating our common humanity.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Many of your shows seem to be about the balance of idealism versus reality. Do you believe more strongly in one vision of the future or another?</strong></p>
<p class="">Yeah, I think that’s a fair way to look at the work I do. And I tend to be an optimist. I try to take an idealistic view of what I hope the future is. And that worldview was definitely informed by growing up as a Star Trek fan, you know, that was a future I wanted. There was a future I eagerly believed in, and it’s still near and dear to my heart. </p>
<p class="">When you look around science fiction, generally speaking, anything in the future is, like, dystopian. The future always sucks! I love Blade Runner, I love Alien. But I don’t want to live in those places. Star Trek is one of the few pieces that ever said, “<em>Hey, you know what? It’s going to work out. We’re going to figure it out. And things will get better. It may not be easy, it might be a rough road from here to there. But eventually, it’s going to be great.</em>”</p>
<p class="">And that was an inspiring vision of science fiction for me growing up, and I still retain that. So in the projects I do, I try to retain that optimism. People are still people, and we still bring all of our human flaws with us as we reach out into space and for all mankind. And the show is chock full of all kinds of misunderstandings and bad dealings. Terrible things go wrong… but there’s a spirit of uplift and a sort of an aspirational idea of what the future could be.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Each season of For All Mankind begins with a jump forward in time. By Season 4, humanity is settled on a Martian base and it’s expanding rapidly. Were the large time jumps always part of the plan for the series?</strong></p>
<p class="">Yeah, they were baked into the premise. When we were developing the series. We said, “<em>Okay, we’re gonna do the space program that we were kind of promised in the 60s and 70s</em>.” That was the idea. </p>
<p class="">But in order to see that happen, we had to jump forward…[it lets you] really see the program expand. You see the technology take leaps and bounds. You move past the Apollo and move past the shuttle, and even move past the International Space Station. You can start developing nuclear fusion as a practical thing on Earth, you can reach out to Mars. You can see really big-scale change if you’re willing to jump ahead in the narrative, roughly a decade at a time.</p>
<p class="">The downside to that, of course, is you have characters that you become attached to who either age out of the show or die. And you have to be constantly bringing in new characters to pick up the baton. Sometimes you see children grow to adulthood and beyond, and then grandchildren, and so on. </p>
<p class="">So it becomes a generational kind of program, which is unusual. And the more we talked about it, the more exciting that possibility became, because that’s not a format that I’d seen. No one’s really done that on TV, except for a miniseries back in the 80s, Centennial. But it’s not really the way that you do an ongoing, dramatic series. So it was kind of cool to do some uncharted territory at this point in the game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Season 3 was set in a “second space race” focused on getting to Mars. What’s the fascination with colonizing Mars, whether in our reality or the alternate reality of the show?</strong></p>
<p class="">You know, it’s sort of there to be conquered. And I think it has a powerful draw on the imagination just for that alone. I think there is a deep part of us that wants to see what’s over the horizon, whether it’s an ocean or a mountain, and to go there. That drive, I think, is sort of eternal and very common throughout humanity. </p>
<p class="">In season four, once we got to Mars and established a settlement, now you start being able to do practical things… like possibly mining the asteroid belt, because Mars is much closer to the asteroid belt. And what are the practical realities of capturing asteroids there and actually exploiting the minerals for the benefit of life back on Earth? In addition to setting up Mars as a second home for humanity. So it does feel like there are real benefits, or potential real benefits, to be had by Mars colonization.</p>
<p class=""><strong>With problems like high radiation and limited water, Mars and space wouldn’t be great places to live. How did your team tackle the scientific realities of living offworld, and how deep did they go?</strong></p>
<p class="">We try to go in pretty deep. We have a full-time technical consultant, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Reisman" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Garrett Reisman</a>, who I’ve known since the Battlestar Galactica days. Garrett was an astronaut, flew to the space station a couple of times on the shuttles…. he’s been a technical consultant on the show from its inception. Garrett is very knowledgeable about the Apollo-era space program, the shuttle era, and the future. He’s worked at SpaceX and he knows a lot of people still at NASA and is a great engineer in his own right. </p>
<p class="">He’s also put us in touch with other experts [for] each department. So there’s a great effort across the production to be as true to the real science as we can…. We are at pains to try to make the spacecraft behave like real spacecraft. We take physics seriously. You notice there’s no sound in our space, it’s the sound of the vacuum. When we come up with different engines and different methods of propulsion, we try to keep them to what could possibly happen. How would this really function? What are the challenges of doing it? </p>
<p class="">You mentioned the radiation on Mars, and on the surface of the Moon, is a real thing. We try to figure out how the astronauts would actually do that. What would be their environmental systems to keep them alive long term, and on and on and on. Everything that we’ve done, we’ve taken a great deal of time and effort to try and to make all of it, you know, at least scientifically plausible.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>In season four, the romanticism of living on another planet collides with reality. What is life like for these characters on Mars?</strong></p>
<p class="">They’re very isolated, though there are regular supply runs that come from Earth. In our future, our alternate history, we’ve improved the technology so that the trip is faster than it used to be…but it still takes months to get there. And now the population on Mars is large enough that people are starting to trade amongst themselves. There’s even a black market happening on Mars that is sort of tolerated by the powers-that-be. </p>
<p class="">But it is difficult. They are in a very harsh, unforgiving environment right outside their living modules. And spacesuits are their only way of life, if they step outside of it. In season four… there’s a two-tier system starting to develop on the surface of Mars. We have the classic astronaut types who answer to NASA and the multinational conglomerate that administers the Mars base. And then you’ve got people there who are trying to have a better life for their family, they’re trying to earn money, it’s a job. And they live in different conditions, they have different expectations, they have different working conditions, and it starts to create a conflict between the two [groups]. </p>
<p class="">[We were interested in] watching that grow, from the pioneer days… and then jump ahead 10 years and see that now it’s an outpost. And what are the struggles and what are the challenges that they face as more and more people go there for different reasons, with different motives and their motivations. So that’s this sort of social crucible happening in season four.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Throughout its four seasons, For All Mankind has some fun depicting cultural moments in its alternate history. How does the writing team approach these depictions?</strong></p>
<p class="">You know, it’s always fun at the beginning of each season. The writing staff puts on the board, all the possible things that could change in the 10-year interim. And it’s everything from big geopolitical questions — who’s president? What countries did or did not go to war with each other? — to pop-cultural things that are fun…Changing movies, who won the Academy Award and all that kind of stuff. </p>
<p class="">You start with this enormous list. And then we winnowed it down. The ideas have to fit within the narrative of what we’re doing, first and foremost. And then it becomes, alright, what’s fun? What’s too silly? So it’s an ongoing conversation that literally lasts pretty much the whole season. It takes a while for us to [be ready to create] that opening montage in the very first episode, which is the big catch-up for the audience. That takes a huge amount of work, and we tend to do it at the end of the season because some of that stuff is teasing plot elements that you’re about to see. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>I read somewhere that For All Mankind was intended to run for six or seven seasons. How far into the future are you thinking about here?</strong></p>
<p class="">Yeah, initially we had plotted out a seven-year run. And then as we got into it we said, we’re gonna be flexible about this. Maybe it’s six seasons, maybe it’s 10, we have to see how the overarching story is gonna go. </p>
<p class="">In the same way, we said it’s going to be roughly a decade jump between every season. But you know, maybe there’s a season where we don’t jump a decade…where it’s only a couple of years. Or maybe there’s a season where we jumped more than a decade. We wanted to give ourselves enough room to feel how the show would develop organically. </p>
<p class="">So yes, the plan was seven seasons, but it may or may not be seven. If you’ve multiplied that, it would be 70 years into the future, into the 2030s and 2040s. And I’m not even saying that’s for sure. That was just our general schematic of it. And each season, at the beginning, we sit down and reevaluate and see where we are in the master plan of things and whether we are still on that track? Do we want to change it? So it’s always open to conversation.</p>
<p class=""><em>Watch the mid-season premiere of For All Mankind now on Apple TV+ with a </em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/apple-tv-playstation-offers/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><em>limited-time 3-month extended trial on PS4 and PS5</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/15/share-of-the-week-cyberpunk-2077/',
                'Share of the Week: Cyberpunk 2077',
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<p class="">Last week we asked you to explore the fast-paced world of Cyberpunk 2077 and share epic moments from the main game and its Phantom Liberty expansion 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/sirevanztheduke/status/1733891826464219352">Sirevanztheduke</a> shares Songbird up close and personal</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/shimo_ps/status/1733765888166474099">Shimo_ps</a> shares V taking on the ops in style </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Reneney/status/1733895699949912304">Reneney</a> shares Reed in deep thought</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/marka_game/status/1734489573299019823">Marka_game</a> shares MaxTac arriving on the scene </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/BelieveInFate/status/1734227784363307376">BelieveInFate</a> shares V on their motorcycle with a katana in hand</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Ao__sly/status/1734532745848840535">Ao__sly</a> shares Adam Smasher on the ropes</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:  SHARE OF THE YEAR<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December 31, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next time, we’re looking back at an amazing year of gaming. Share your favorite moment captured in a game you played in 2023 using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured in Share of the Year.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/08/20231208-riseofronin/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) Rise of the Ronin arrives only on PS5 March 22',
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<p class="">We’re pleased to introduce our brand-new gameplay trailer for Rise of the Ronin, and to confirm that the game will be releasing March 22, 2024 with pre-orders available from December 14, 2023.</p>
<p class="">We’ve been hard at work since we announced this title in September last year, spurred on by the excitement that our players have voiced since then. As a title, Rise of the Ronin features a historical setting quintessential to Koei Tecmo, while brimming with Team Ninja’s own brand of action and combat. Throughout creating our biggest game to date, we have been working alongside the team at SIE to create an experience that allows players to fully embody a Ronin<em> </em>during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.</p>
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<p class="">Japan at the end of the 19th century was characterized by the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a period of oppression and stagnation. It was a time when innovators like Ryoma Sakamoto and Shoin Yoshida sought to modernize the country. The game’s Ronin protagonist will find their destiny linked to these characters (some of whom you saw in the trailer) in several different ways.  Your choices will shape how your character algins or clashes with story characters and their factions.</p>
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<p class="">You will explore the vast world of late-Edo period Japan by horse and glider, while battling foes using a wide range of weapons and equipment – melee weapons like swords and spears, as well as ranged weapons like firearms and thrown weapons. Also armed with a grappling rope and stealth tactics, you can expect the variety and freedom shown in our latest trailer.</p>
<p class="">In addition to our launch date, we are excited to share your options for experiencing Rise of the Ronin. Pre-orders will open on December 14, 2023 at PlayStation Store. Players who pre-order any version of Rise of the Ronin will receive an early unlock of Iga Ninja’s Katana and Armour set and an early unlock of 4 Combat Styles to help you Forge Your Fate.</p>
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<p class="">Get your hands on the standard edition of Rise of the Ronin for SGD 97.90 / MYR 299 / THB 2,290 / IDR 1,029,000 There will also be a Digital Deluxe Edition of the game.</p>
<p class="">The Digital Deluxe edition of Rise of the Ronin (SGD 109 / MYR 339 / THB 2,590 / IDR 1,179,000) will include the game, all the pre-order incentives, as well as Iga Ninja’s Staff, Toyokuni Paired Swords, Bando Warrior Armour set and Japanese Formal Wear set.</p>
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<p class="">I’m thrilled to finally be able to use this opportunity of The Game Awards to announce the game’s release date. We are releasing an exciting lineup of editions for the game with bonus content, and pre-orders will begin soon. The different editions include unique samurai and ninja-inspired content that will surely resonate with fans of Team Ninja titles. Stay tuned for further updates on the game.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/19/the-holiday-sale-promotion-comes-to-playstation-store-2/',
                'The Holiday Sale promotion refresh comes to PlayStation Store',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/c722f6b1a06cc9f321b81776833d09d990ad1a49.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">A new year calls for some celebration. So good news: the Holiday Sale promotion has received a fresh influx of more digital games and DLC, all discounted for a limited time* as we kick off 2024 with one of our biggest promotions. That includes** the likes of Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (50% off), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition PS5 (40% off) and Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Standard Edition (43% off).</p>
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<p class="">A new year calls for a refreshed lineup. So good news: the January Sale promotion has received a fresh influx of more digital games and DLC, all discounted for a limited time* as we kick off 2024 with one of our biggest promotions. This is the biggest sale event of the year with discounts across a vast number of games and DLC for a limited time*. That includes** the likes of Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (50% off), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition PS5 (40% off) and Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Standard Edition (38% off).</p>
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<p class="">You can browse the entire list below, and <a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433">head to PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount.</p>
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<li>A Fisherman’s Tale – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>A Way Out</li>
<li>Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection</li>
<li>ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Edition</li>
<li>Achilles: Legends Untold Group</li>
<li>AEW: Fight Forever</li>
<li>AEW: Fight Forever – Season Pass 1</li>
<li>After the Fall</li>
<li>Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express</li>
<li>Agatha Christie – Young Poirot</li>
<li>Age of Wonders 4: Premium Edition</li>
<li>AK-xolotl</li>
<li>Alien: Isolation</li>
<li>Aliens: Fireteam Elite – Into The Hive Edition</li>
<li>Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey</li>
<li>Anno 1800 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Anthem: Legion of Dawn Edition</li>
<li>AO Tennis 2</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Mirage &amp; Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Bundle</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed III Remastered</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Triple Pack: Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Deluxe PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Ragnarok Edition</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa</li>
<li>Asterigos: Call of the Paragons</li>
<li>Asterigos: Curse of the Stars</li>
<li>Asterix &amp; Obelix – Slap Them All!</li>
<li>Asterix &amp; Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir</li>
<li>Asterix &amp; Obelix XXXL : The Ram From Hibernia</li>
<li>Astral Ascent</li>
<li>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition</li>
<li>Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II</li>
<li>Batman: Return to Arkham</li>
<li>Battle Brothers</li>
<li>Battlefield 1 – Revolution</li>
<li>Battlefield 2042 – Year 2 Edition</li>
<li>Battlefield 4</li>
<li>Ben 10: Power Trip</li>
<li>Biomutant</li>
<li>BioShock 2 Remastered</li>
<li>BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition</li>
<li>BioShock Remastered</li>
<li>Black Clover: Quartet Knights – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Blair Witch</li>
<li>Blasphemous</li>
<li>Blasphemous 2</li>
<li>Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night</li>
<li>Bluey: The Videogame</li>
<li>Borderlands 2 VR</li>
<li>Borderlands 3: Season Pass PS4™ &amp;  PS5™</li>
<li>Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition PS4™ &amp;  PS5™</li>
<li>Borderlands Legendary Collection</li>
<li>Borderlands: The Handsome Collection</li>
<li>Bramble: The Mountain King</li>
<li>Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion</li>
<li>Bratz®: Flaunt Your Fashion – Pretty ‘N’ Punk Fashion Pack</li>
<li>Broforce</li>
<li>Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons</li>
<li>Burnout Paradise Remastered</li>
<li>Call of the Wild: theAngler</li>
<li>Capcom Arcade Stadium Packs 1, 2, and 3</li>
<li>Car Mechanic Simulator</li>
<li>Car Mechanic Simulator 2021</li>
<li>Carrion</li>
<li>Cars 3: Driven to Win</li>
<li>CarX Drift Racing Online</li>
<li>Catherine: Full Body</li>
<li>Chants of Sennaar</li>
<li>Chef Life – A Restaurant Simulator</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Airports</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Green Cities</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Mass Transit</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Natural Disasters</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Parklife</li>
<li>Civilization VI Anthology</li>
<li>Company of Heroes 3</li>
<li>Conan Exiles</li>
<li>Conan Exiles – Year 1 DLC Bundle</li>
<li>Conan Exiles – Year 2 DLC Bundle</li>
<li>Control – Season Pass</li>
<li>Coral Island</li>
<li>Cricket 22</li>
<li>Crime Boss: Rockay City</li>
<li>CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION</li>
<li>Crusader Kings III: Royal Edition</li>
<li>Crysis Remastered Trilogy</li>
<li>Darksiders Genesis</li>
<li>Days Gone</li>
<li>Dead Island 2 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Dead Island 2 Expansion Pass</li>
<li>Dead Rising</li>
<li>Dead Rising – Triple Bundle Pack</li>
<li>Dead Rising 2</li>
<li>Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package</li>
<li>Death’s Door</li>
<li>Deceive Inc </li>
<li>Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Destiny 2: Legacy Collection 2023</li>
<li>Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed: Challenge Accepted DLC</li>
<li>Destroy All Humans!</li>
<li>Destroy All Humans! – Jumbo Pack</li>
<li>Deus Ex: Mankind Divided</li>
<li>Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition</li>
<li>DIRT 5 – Year One Upgrade</li>
<li>DIRT 5 Year One Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DiRT Rally 2.0: Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Dishonored® Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Disney Classic Games: ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King’</li>
<li>Disney•Pixar Toy Story 3</li>
<li>Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!</li>
<li>DOOM</li>
<li>Dordogne</li>
<li>Dragon Age: Inquisition Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass 2</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Season Pass</li>
<li>DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS</li>
<li>Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen</li>
<li>DREDGE</li>
<li>DREDGE – Blackstone Key</li>
<li>ELEX 2</li>
<li>ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights</li>
<li>EVERSPACE 2</li>
<li>F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch</li>
<li>F1 23 – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>F1 Manager 2023</li>
<li>Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Fallout 4: Season Pass</li>
<li>Far Cry 4 – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Far Cry 4 &amp; Far Cry Primal Bundle</li>
<li>Far Cry New Dawn</li>
<li>Fast &amp; Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Complete Collector’s Edition Ex4</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker</li>
<li>Firewall Ultra</li>
<li>Firewatch</li>
<li>Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise</li>
<li>Forager</li>
<li>Forklift 2024</li>
<li>Forspoken</li>
<li>Forspoken Digital Deluxe Upgrade</li>
<li>Generation Zero ® – Ultimate Bundle</li>
<li>Generation Zero®</li>
<li>Ghostrunner</li>
<li>Ghostrunner 2 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>God of War III Remastered</li>
<li>Gold Rush: The Game</li>
<li>Golf With Your Friends</li>
<li>Gord – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Gotham Knights Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition</li>
<li>Grand Theft Auto V (PS4™ &amp; PS5™)</li>
<li>Graveyard Keeper</li>
<li>Greedfall</li>
<li>GreedFall – The De Vespe Conspiracy</li>
<li>Green Hell</li>
<li>GRID Legends – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Gris</li>
<li>Gunfire Reborn</li>
<li>Hardspace: Shipbreaker</li>
<li>Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone Bundle</li>
<li>Heavy Rain</li>
<li>Hell Let Loose</li>
<li>Hello Neighbor 2 Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek</li>
<li>Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue</li>
<li>Hellsweeper VR – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Horizon Call of the Mountain</li>
<li>Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition</li>
<li>Horizon Forbidden West: The Burning Shores</li>
<li>HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 – Turbocharged PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>HUMANITY</li>
<li>Hunt: Showdown – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Hunting Simulator 2</li>
<li>I am an Air Traffic Controller AIRPORT HERO HANEDA</li>
<li>Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure</li>
<li>Injustice 2</li>
<li>Injustice: Gods Among Us – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Inscryption</li>
<li>Inside</li>
<li>Insurgency: Sandstorm – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Iron Harvest</li>
<li>Jurassic World Evolution – Jurassic Park Edition</li>
<li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Kao the Kangaroo</li>
<li>Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition Complete</li>
<li>Kill It With Fire</li>
<li>Killer Frequency</li>
<li>Kingdom Come: Deliverance</li>
<li>Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning</li>
<li>Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning – Fatesworn</li>
<li>King’s Bounty II</li>
<li>KLONOA Deluxe Bundle</li>
<li>Layers of Fear Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham – Premium Edition</li>
<li>LEGO DC Super-Villains – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Collection</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel’s Avengers</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Season Pass</li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>LEGO Worlds</li>
<li>LEGO® 2K Drive Awesome Rivals Edition</li>
<li>Let’s Sing 2023 INT Platinum Edition</li>
<li>Let’s Sing 2024 with International Hits – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Lies of P – Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Lies of P – Edition Upgrade</li>
<li>Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name</li>
<li>Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name: Legendary Fighter Pack</li>
<li>Like a Dragon: Ishin! Digital Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>LIMBO</li>
<li>LIMBO &amp; INSIDE Bundle</li>
<li>Little Nightmares Complete Edition</li>
<li>Little Nightmares II Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>LittleBigPlanet 3</li>
<li>Lords of the Fallen</li>
<li>Lost Eidolons – Deluxe</li>
<li>Madden NFL 24 Deluxe Edition PS5™ &amp; PS4™</li>
<li>Mafia II: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Mafia III: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Max Payne</li>
<li>Medieval Dynasty</li>
<li>MEGAMAN BATTLE NETWORK LEGACY COLLECTION  Vol.1</li>
<li>METAL GEAR SOLID – Master Collection Version PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty – Master Collection Version PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Metal Slug 3</li>
<li>Metal Slug Anthology</li>
<li>Metal Slug XX</li>
<li>Metal: Hellsinger</li>
<li>Metro Exodus</li>
<li>Metro Redux</li>
<li>Metro Saga Bundle</li>
<li>Miasma Chronicles</li>
<li>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor</li>
<li>Middle-earth: Shadow of War</li>
<li>Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Expansion Pass</li>
<li>Minecraft Dungeons Ultimate DLC Bundle</li>
<li>Minecraft Dungeons Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Minecraft Legends</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Deluxe</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 1 – Premium Edition</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate + Injustice 2 Leg. Edition Bundle</li>
<li>Mortal Shell</li>
<li>Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle</li>
<li>Moss</li>
<li>Moss: Book II</li>
<li>MotoGP™23 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Moving Out 2</li>
<li>Moving Out 2 – F.A.R.Tastic Four DLC</li>
<li>MudRunner</li>
<li>Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden</li>
<li>Mutant Year Zero: Seed of Evil</li>
<li>MX vs ATV Legends</li>
<li>MXGP 2021 – The Official Motocross Videogame</li>
<li>My Friend Peppa Pig</li>
<li>My Hero One’s Justice 2</li>
<li>MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE 2 Season Pass</li>
<li>MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure</li>
<li>Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker</li>
<li>Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Season Pass</li>
<li>NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition</li>
<li>Necromunda: Hired Gun</li>
<li>Necromunda: Hired Gun – Gang Wars Cosmetics Bundle</li>
<li>Need for Speed – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Need for Speed Heat: Standard Edition</li>
<li>Need for Speed Payback</li>
<li>Need for Speed™ Unbound Palace Edition</li>
<li>Neon Abyss Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>New Tales from the Borderlands Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Nioh 2 Season Pass</li>
<li>No More Heroes 3 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>NOOB – The Factionless</li>
<li>Okami HD</li>
<li>ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>One Piece: Burning Blood – Gold Edition</li>
<li>One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4</li>
<li>One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows – Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Onimusha: Warlords</li>
<li>OUTRIDERS PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Overcooked! 2 – Gourmet Edition</li>
<li>Overcooked! 2 – Season Pass</li>
<li>Overcooked! All You Can Eat</li>
<li>Paint the Town Red</li>
<li>Park Beyond Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>PAW Patrol Grand Prix </li>
<li>PAW Patrol Grand Prix – Pup Treat Arena</li>
<li>PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay</li>
<li>Paw Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls</li>
<li>PAW Patrol World</li>
<li>Paw Patrol: On a Roll!</li>
<li>Payday 2: Crimewave Edition</li>
<li>Peppa Pig: World Adventures</li>
<li>Persona 3 Portable</li>
<li>Persona 4 Golden</li>
<li>Persona 5</li>
<li>Persona 5 Tactica</li>
<li>Persona 5 Tactica: All In One DLC Pack</li>
<li>Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight</li>
<li>Persona®5 Strikers</li>
<li>PGA 2K23 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>PGA 2K23 Tiger Woods Signature Sunday Pack Bundle</li>
<li>PGA Tour – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night</li>
<li>PJ MASKS: HEROES OF THE NIGHT – MISCHIEF ON MYSTERY MOUNTAIN</li>
<li>Planet Coaster: Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare</li>
<li>Prey – Mooncrash</li>
<li>Prey: Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Quake II </li>
<li>Red Dead Redemption &amp; Red Dead Redemption 2 Bundle</li>
<li>Red Dead Redemption 2:  Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Red Dead Redemption 2: Story Mode and Ultimate Edition Content</li>
<li>Red Dead Revolver</li>
<li>Red Matter 2</li>
<li>Remnant: From the Ashes</li>
<li>Resident Evil 4 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition &amp; Village Gold Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Resident Evil Revelations</li>
<li>Resident Evil Triple Pack</li>
<li>Resident Evil: Deluxe Origins Bundle</li>
<li>Resident Evil: Revelations 2 – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Return To Monkey Island</li>
<li>Returnal Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Rez Infinite</li>
<li>RIDE 5</li>
<li>RiMS Racing – European Manufacturers Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>RiMS Racing – Ultimate Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>RimWorld Console Edition – Digital Deluxe</li>
<li>Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration</li>
<li>Risk of Rain 2</li>
<li>RoboCop: Rogue City</li>
<li>Rollerdrome</li>
<li>Rubber Bandits</li>
<li>Rugby 22</li>
<li>Rust Console Edition – Deluxe</li>
<li>Saints Row IV: Re-Elected</li>
<li>SBK™22 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>SCARLET NEXUS Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Scars Above</li>
<li>Secret Neighbor</li>
<li>Serious Sam Collection</li>
<li>Session: Skate Sim</li>
<li>Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Supporter Edition</li>
<li>Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Shadow Warrior 3</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes Bundle</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes Chapter One</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes Chapter One – Season Pass</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes The Awakened – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Sifu Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Sifu Deluxe Edition Upgrade Bundle</li>
<li>SIGNALIS</li>
<li>Skull Island: Rise of Kong – Colossal Edition</li>
<li>Slime Rancher</li>
<li>Smurfs Mission Vileaf</li>
<li>Sniper Elite 5</li>
<li>Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 – Season Pass Edition</li>
<li>SnowRunner – Premium Edition</li>
<li>Sonic Colors: Ultimate – Digital Deluxe</li>
<li>Sonic Origins</li>
<li>Sonic Origins: Plus Expansion Pack</li>
<li>Soul Hackers 2 Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Soulcalibur VI – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>SpeedRunners</li>
<li>SpeedRunners Deluxe Bundle</li>
<li>SpiderHeck</li>
<li>SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated</li>
<li>STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™</li>
<li>Steelrising – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Steep</li>
<li>Stellaris: Console Edition</li>
<li>STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful life</li>
<li>STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town</li>
<li>Stranded Deep</li>
<li>STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Digital Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection</li>
<li>Subnautica: Below Zero PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Sudden Strike 4</li>
<li>Sudden Strike 4: Road to Dunkirk</li>
<li>Super Mega Baseball 4 Ballpark Edition Bundle</li>
<li>Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet – Complete Edition</li>
<li>Syberia – The World Before</li>
<li>Tactics Ogre: Reborn</li>
<li>Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Tchia</li>
<li>Tchia: Kepler Customization Pack</li>
<li>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge</li>
<li>Terraria</li>
<li>Tetris Effect: Connected</li>
<li>The Chant</li>
<li>The Crew: Motorfest Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope</li>
<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan</li>
<li>The Disney Afternoon Collection</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</li>
<li>The Escapists + The Escapists 2</li>
<li>The Evil Within 2</li>
<li>The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Standard Edition</li>
<li>The Game of Life 2 – Deluxe Life Bundle</li>
<li>The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles</li>
<li>The Grinch: Christmas Adventures</li>
<li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel</li>
<li>The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame</li>
<li>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ – Precious Edition</li>
<li>The Order: 1886</li>
<li>The Outer Worlds: Board-Approved Bundle</li>
<li>The Quarry – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>The Shadow Warrior Trilogy</li>
<li>The Sims™ 4 City Living</li>
<li>The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack</li>
<li>The Sims™ 4 Get to Work</li>
<li>The Sims™ 4 Growing Together Expansion Pack</li>
<li>The Sims™ 4 Seasons</li>
<li>The Sinking City</li>
<li>The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone</li>
<li>The Surge 2 – Premium Edition</li>
<li>The Surge Bundle</li>
<li>The Talos Principle 2</li>
<li>The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>The Testament of Sherlock Holmes</li>
<li>The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season</li>
<li>The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Season Pass</li>
<li>The Warriors</li>
<li>theHunter: Call of the Wild</li>
<li>Thief Simulator</li>
<li>Thymesia</li>
<li>Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition</li>
<li>Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Totally Reliable Delivery Service</li>
<li>Tour De France 2023</li>
<li>Townsmen VR</li>
<li>Trailmakers</li>
<li>Train Life – A Railway Simulator</li>
<li>Train Sim World® 4: Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>TramSim: Console Edition Deluxe</li>
<li>TramSim: Deluxe Content</li>
<li>Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Trek To Yomi</li>
<li>Trepang2</li>
<li>Trepang2 – Season Pass</li>
<li>Tricky Towers</li>
<li>Trinity Trigger – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Tropico 6</li>
<li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3</li>
<li>UFC 5 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</li>
<li>Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection</li>
<li>Unravel Yarny Bundle</li>
<li>Untitled Goose Game</li>
<li>Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong PRIMOGEN EDITION</li>
<li>Viewfinder</li>
<li>VIGOR: STARTER PACK</li>
<li>VISAGE</li>
<li>Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Warhammer: Chaosbane</li>
<li>Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection</li>
<li>Wasteland 3: Expansion Pass</li>
<li>Watch Dogs 2 – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Way of the Hunter</li>
<li>Way of the Hunter – Season Pass</li>
<li>We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie Special Edition</li>
<li>We Were Here Friendship</li>
<li>We Were Here Too</li>
<li>Weird West</li>
<li>Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood Champion of Gaia</li>
<li>Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?</li>
<li>Wild Hearts Karakuri Edition Bundle</li>
<li>Wizard With A Gun</li>
<li>Wolfenstein: Resistance Bundle</li>
<li>Wolfenstein: Youngblood – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Worms Battlegrounds</li>
<li>Worms Battlegrounds + Worms W.M.D</li>
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<li>WRC 10 – Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>XCOM 2</li>
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<li>Yakuza Kiwami</li>
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<li>Achilles: Legends Untold Group</li>
<li>AEW: Fight Forever</li>
<li>AEW: Fight Forever – Season Pass 1</li>
<li>After the Fall</li>
<li>Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express</li>
<li>Agatha Christie – Young Poirot</li>
<li>Age of Wonders 4: Premium Edition</li>
<li>AK-xolotl</li>
<li>Alien: Isolation</li>
<li>Aliens: Fireteam Elite – Into The Hive Edition</li>
<li>Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey</li>
<li>Anno 1800 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Anthem: Legion of Dawn Edition</li>
<li>AO Tennis 2</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Mirage &amp; Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Bundle</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed III Remastered</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Triple Pack: Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Deluxe PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Ragnarok Edition</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa</li>
<li>Asterigos: Call of the Paragons</li>
<li>Asterigos: Curse of the Stars</li>
<li>Asterix &amp; Obelix – Slap Them All!</li>
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<li>Astral Ascent</li>
<li>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition</li>
<li>Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II</li>
<li>Batman: Return to Arkham</li>
<li>Battle Brothers</li>
<li>Battlefield 1 – Revolution</li>
<li>Battlefield 2042 – Year 2 Edition</li>
<li>Battlefield 4</li>
<li>Ben 10: Power Trip</li>
<li>Biomutant</li>
<li>BioShock 2 Remastered</li>
<li>BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition</li>
<li>BioShock Remastered</li>
<li>Black Clover: Quartet Knights – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Blair Witch</li>
<li>Blasphemous</li>
<li>Blasphemous 2</li>
<li>Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night</li>
<li>Bluey: The Videogame</li>
<li>Borderlands 2 VR</li>
<li>Borderlands 3: Season Pass PS4™ &amp;  PS5™</li>
<li>Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition PS4™ &amp;  PS5™</li>
<li>Borderlands Legendary Collection</li>
<li>Borderlands: The Handsome Collection</li>
<li>Bramble: The Mountain King</li>
<li>Bratz: Flaunt Your Fashion</li>
<li>Bratz®: Flaunt Your Fashion – Pretty ‘N’ Punk Fashion Pack</li>
<li>Broforce</li>
<li>Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons</li>
<li>Burnout Paradise Remastered</li>
<li>Call of the Wild: theAngler</li>
<li>Capcom Arcade Stadium Packs 1, 2, and 3</li>
<li>Car Mechanic Simulator</li>
<li>Car Mechanic Simulator 2021</li>
<li>Carrion</li>
<li>Cars 3: Driven to Win</li>
<li>CarX Drift Racing Online</li>
<li>Catherine: Full Body</li>
<li>Chants of Sennaar</li>
<li>Chef Life – A Restaurant Simulator</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Airports</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Green Cities</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Mass Transit</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Natural Disasters</li>
<li>Cities Skylines – Parklife</li>
<li>Civilization VI Anthology</li>
<li>Company of Heroes 3</li>
<li>Conan Exiles</li>
<li>Conan Exiles – Year 1 DLC Bundle</li>
<li>Conan Exiles – Year 2 DLC Bundle</li>
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<p class="">On February 2 – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang will be unleashed into the streets of Metropolis, with the impossible task of defeating the world’s greatest superheroes in <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10001609#?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</a>.</p>
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<p class="">In the latest episode of our Suicide Squad Insider video series, we give you an in-depth look at the customization options that allow you to personalize your experience and bring the chaos any way you want.</p>
<p class="">If Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang are to have any chance against a corrupted Justice League, they’re going to need a little help from their friends. Although reluctant colleagues might be more accurate, Amanda Waller has forcibly enlisted a whole team of misfits to support, assist, and power up Task Force X, whether they like it or not.</p>
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<p class="">While he is a long way from the mean streets of Gotham, Penguin has still managed to make a name for himself in Metropolis as the authority on anti-Metahuman weaponry. Need a punchier shotgun, a more explosive grenade, a bendier boomerang? Penguin’s got you covered.</p>
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<p class="">Mechanical genius Toyman is a self-confessed Superman super-fan. Which is what makes using his skills to help defeat the Man of Steel even more painful. Still, no time for moral grey areas with a bomb in your neck, which is why Toyman will help the Squad tinker, customize, and optimize their weapons. From bonus critical damage on your sniper rifle, to extra Shield Harvest chances on a tanky build, it’s clear Toyman isn’t playing games.</p>
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<p class="">And the most surprising member of all… Ivy! After Poison Ivy’s demise at the hands of Scarecrow, she has been reborn and captured by Lex Luthor. She then escaped and is now using her knowledge of plants to create elemental weapons for the Squad. Despite having no memories of her past life, she remembers how to make some mean spores, as she can set enemies ablaze, freeze them to the bone, or electrocute an entire horde, guaranteeing critical hits against them.</p>
<p class="">All of these support characters and their gameplay features provide a deep and rewarding level of customization to your builds in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Through the use of talents, weapons, and gear, you can play the game in totally different ways as a close-range menace, dealing out brutal shotgun blasts and melee strikes, or a tactical sniper delivering devastating headshots.</p>
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<p class="">The only thing that Harley Quinn likes more than explosions is bigger explosions. And explosions don’t come much bigger than with the BAAANNNG! grenade. While it delivers an earth-shattering blast, it limits you to only carrying one grenade at a time. However, Harley has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to make up for this. Like the Bullet Propelled grenade, a devilish flavor of SMG that triggers the explosion of whatever grenade you have equipped on a critical hit. Or the Prison Piñata, a Legendary melee weapon that makes Shield Harvest kills drop grenade ammo. And the gift that keeps on giving… Nesting Doll. A grenade that has a chance to spawn another grenade on every grenade that hits enemy. Brainiac’s army won’t know what hit it… (It will be several grenades).</p>
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<p class="">Deadshot prefers a slightly more professional approach to eliminating Terminauts. With his trusty jetpack he can create a vantage point anywhere in space, which gives him just the right angle to start hitting headshot after headshot with The Cooler, a sniper rifle that freezes enemies with a critical hit, leaving them locked in place for the rest of the Squad to hit a shot. If you want to amp up your lethality a little more, the Paint Bomb grenade increases your critical damage against every enemy hit. And if you need to really send your damage sky high, the Shooting Star modification for his jetpack doubles your critical damage after being airborne for five seconds.</p>
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<p class="">To have a snowball’s chance in hell against a corrupted Justice League, the Squad is going to have to learn some teamwork skills. And for once, Captain Boomerang is ready to work as a team and tee up some bad guys for the rest of the Squad. Combined with The Great Suspender, Boomerang can unleash the power of the Speed Force boomerang, launching enemies into the air and sending them into slow-mo for a couple of seconds. Once up there, you can ensure they’re totally plucked with the Turkey Shoot, an augmented shotgun that does massive damage to slow-mo enemies. This will prove Captain Boomerang <em>is</em> a team player. And he doesn’t have a body odor problem. Unrelated, but he’d want you to know.</p>
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<p class="">This King Shark build will have you crashing into the action like a tidal wave, leaving destruction in your wake. With his traversal mod Give Tribute, Nanaue will instantly turn any enemies he dive bombs into shield harvestable status, allowing him to overcharge his Shield and seriously tank up, with Harvest Rain, a variant of his trusty combat knives, that massively increase his damage. This weapon is the perfect way to turn up the heat.These builds are just a taste of the personalized mayhem you’ll be able to unleash on Metropolis when <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10001609#?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launches February 2 on PlayStation 5</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/22/2023121-23-holidaysale/',
                'The Holiday Sale promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">Celebrate the end of 2023 and welcome in the new year with the mammoth-sized Holiday Sale promotion, which commences at PlayStation Store on Wednesday, December 20. This is the biggest sale event of the year with discounts across a vast number of digital games and DLC for a limited time*. That includes the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Vault Edition (20% off), EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (60% off) and ELDEN RING Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5  (40% off).</p>
<p class=""><a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Head to PlayStation Store</a> when the promotion goes live to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*This Holiday Sale promotion runs from Wednesday December 20 at 00.00am PST/GMT/JST/Asia local until Wednesday January 17 at 11.59pm PST/GMT/JST/Asia local. Some titles may leave the promotion early: please check the individual product pages on PlayStation Store for more information.</em></p>
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                'Shuhei Yoshida’s favorite PlayStation indie games of 2023',
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<p class="">Hello everyone. The year 2023 has been a standout year for games, as we have been blessed with the release of countless top-notch titles. I hope everyone was able to discover new favorites that blew their minds and engaged them in amazing gaming experiences.</p>
<p class="">From the array of titles released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2, I wanted to share 11 indie games that were my personal favorites of 2023.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>A Space for the Unbound</strong></p>
<p class="">This heartwarming adventure game, born from developers in Indonesia, features vivid graphics that echo the enchanting style of director Makoto Shinkai’s films. It weaves a magical tale about dreams and love surrounding a young boy and girl. Will the two, who were torn apart by an accident, ever find each other again? Play till the end to find out.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The Legend of Tianding</strong></p>
<p class="">Set in the early 20th Century during the Japanese rule of Taiwan, there existed a legendary hero known as Tianding, who fought the corrupt elite, took from the wealthy, and saved the common folk. You can enjoy fast-paced, side-scrolling action through beautiful, artistically rendered Taiwanese scenery. The game also features various historical documents of the period, which is very interesting.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Before Your Eyes</strong></p>
<p class="">Have you ever shed tears while playing a game? In this title, the scenes progress with each blink of the player’s eyes. It’s a PS VR2-exclusive adventure that lets you relive the fleeting life of a young boy who passed away too soon. You’ll likely find yourself moved to tears in the final moments.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tchia</strong></p>
<p class="">Developed by a team from New Caledonia, this is a liberating sandbox action game set across beautiful islands. The protagonist, Tchia, possesses a unique ability called “soul jumping,” which enables her to inhabit birds, fish, animals, and even pebbles, and utilize their abilities. It adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Dredge</strong></p>
<p class="">Imagine a game that combines fishing with horror – who would have thought that such an unexpected combination would captivate so many players? In this game, your boat is the main character. You navigate perilous waters at night, progressively exploring while upgrading your vessel. The challenge is knowing when to put down the game and call it a night.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Humanity</strong></p>
<p class="">This game depicts hundreds of faceless people walking in masses, with a single Shiba Inu leading them on. It is an amazing puzzle adventure game that engages players with the philosophical question of what it means to be human. It also allows players to share and play through game stages they’ve created themselves.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Synapse</strong></p>
<p class="">This first person shooter uses PS VR2’s eye-tracking technology to let you select enemies and objects, then grab, levitate and throw them with a flick of your Sense controller. Set against a minimalistic yet beautiful backdrop, players use their extraordinary abilities to surmount looming dangers in this enthralling 3D action game.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Viewfinder</strong></p>
<p class="">There are times when changing your perspective slightly can help you overcome obstacles. In this game, placing Polaroid photos you take during gameplay magically spawns new pathways and objects. It’s the most innovative game I’ve encountered this year.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Eternights</strong></p>
<p class="">Developer, Jae, left the security of a stable job to pursue his dream of creating a game that blends 3D action with a dating sim. By the end of the game, you must confess your feelings to one of your companions.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Cocoon</strong></p>
<p class="">Cocoon captures what I consider beautiful game design: a screen that is devoid of any UI and lacks any form of tutorial, yet the player intuitively understands what they must do. This is a new puzzle adventure from the creators of the timeless classic, Inside. The game continuously delights with its enigmatic puzzles.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>TrinityS</strong></p>
<p class="">For those who enjoy MMORPG boss fights, but don’t have the time to reach them, this game is made for you. You (and up to two other players) can fight through a sequence of rigorous boss rushes in co-op. The action mechanic that allows players to access powerful buffs the longer they stand in place, is unique and exceptional.</p>
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                'The new PS5 owners’ guide to great gaming experiences',
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<p class="">If you recently brought a <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps5/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation 5 console</a> into your home, you’re in the right place. We know you’re itching to dive straight into PS5’s library of cutting-edge, critically acclaimed titles. There’s a ton of quality titles to recommend, but before you dig in, let’s take a moment to check some of the unique features that make your new PS5 console so special.</p>
<p class=""><em>This guide is intended as a shortcut to some of the best gaming experiences PS5 has to offer. If you’re looking for a more </em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/support/hardware/ps5-get-started-set-up/"><em>step-by-step technical guide, head to PlayStation.com.</em></a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your DualSense controller and you</h2>
<p class="">The first thing you’ll touch after you press the PS5 console’s power button will likely be the DualSense wireless controller. This sleek and ergonomic controller will not only be the way you interact with games, but also has a host of immersive features. Let’s break it down:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Touch pad:</strong> In the center of the console is a touchpad. Some games use the touch pad via swiping motions or as a touch-based cursor. More commonly, the touch pad can be pressed the same way you press any other button.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Haptic Feedback:</strong> Get absorbed into game worlds with advanced controller sensations. In many games you’ll feel every recoil, bounce, and shake, from subtle to seismic.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Adaptive triggers:</strong> The L2 and R2 buttons of the DualSense controller will change tension based on what’s happening in game for unprecedented immersion. Feel the resistance as your character pulls back a bow string or fires a weapon.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Create button:</strong> Save your greatest gaming memories, be they epic wins or hilarious fails, with the touch of a button. You can save screenshots, movie clips, and more, and share them online with friends or with the world.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Astro’s Playroom</h2>
<p class="">Want to experience what your DualSense controller can do? Jump into Astro’s Playroom, a 3D platformer pre-installed on your PS5 console’s high-speed SSD. It’ll be there when you boot up, no download necessary, so why not pop on in? It’s a delightful showcase of PS5’s immersive features. You’ll be charmed from the first moment you feel Astro’s little metal feet tap across the terrain via haptics and hear the boppin’ soundtrack.’’</p>
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<p class="">One of the best ways to experience the breadth and depth of the PlayStation’s library is with PlayStation Plus. With a monthly or 12-month membership, PlayStation Plus offers value-added benefits and a wide range of quality games across PlayStation generations – depending on the plan you choose.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Essential:</strong> Essential members can add three monthly PlayStation Plus games to their library in addition to online multiplayer access, discounts on PlayStation Store, and more. New games are offered monthly, and as long as you redeemed the titles during the month they are offered, you can still keep and play it as long as you remain a PlayStation Plus member.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Extra:</strong> Alongside the benefits from the Essential tier, Extra members also get access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which features blockbusters and indies from the PS5 and PS4 generations. Maybe you were intrigued by Ghost of Tsushima, or you want to discover for yourself the Shiba-infused puzzles of Humanity. Perhaps you just want to try something out of your usual comfort zone, such as indie hit Sea of Stars.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe:</strong> Premium members enjoy all the above benefits plus access to the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog*. This library of memorable PlayStation games spans all the way back to the original PlayStation. See where the Resident Evil saga began or relive your memories of after-school Sly Cooper sessions. You’ll have plenty to explore, and the rewind feature will help you get revenge on some of those challenging original PlayStation moments (nice try, Resident Evil doggy hallway).  Premium/Deluxe members can also access Game Trials of the hottest new PS5 releases–and if you like what you try, your progress will carry over to the full game if you decide to buy it. For players where PlayStation Plus Premium is offered, you’ll also get access to cloud streaming.</p>
<p class="">Looking for even more tips on getting started with PlayStation Plus? <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/getting-started/">Head to PlayStation.com. </a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Share Play and Activity Cards</h2>
<p class="">Going online with your PS5 opens up a whole new way to enjoy games by yourself or with friends (add and find friends in your Game Base). Even if you’re not playing online multiplayer games, you’ll be able to discover and share your experiences with players worldwide, making every game a social experience. When you’re online and you highlight a game on the PS5’s menu, you’ll see all kinds of info about the game, including updates, available downloadable content, friends playing, trending gameplay clips, and trophy progress.</p>
<p class="">On PS5, you can use the Share Play feature to share your screen, pass over the controls, or play together with a friend. Want to drop in on a friend’s game, even if there’s no online multiplayer? Or maybe you want to teach your fighting game friends how to do that sick combo you discovered? Share Play allows you to quickly join games-in-progress, invite others to watch your gameplay live, or even join a game like you would a local second player.</p>
<p class="">Pressing the central PlayStation button on the DualSense controller during gameplay will take you to the Control Center. Here you’ll see another keyPS5 feature: Activity Cards. These cards have a variety of functions that vary from game to game, ranging from telling you your current progress through a leg of the game’s story to letting you immediately jump into specific activities and side quests, without a lengthy game-boot process.</p>
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<p class="">Excited to dive into some of the best the PlayStation 5 library has to offer? Here are some of the top PlayStation 5 titles worth checking out.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Last of Us Part I:</strong> The first chapter in Naughty Dog’s epic modern-day drama of surviving a terrifying  post-apocalypse, remade from the ground up to take advantage of PlayStation 5’s advanced hardware.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial for The Last of Us Part I is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>God of War Ragnarök:</strong> The award-winning saga of Kratos and Atreus continues with sweeping drama and intense combat through the harsh Nine Realms.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3:</strong> 2023’s The Game Awards Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG filled with strategic turn-based combat, loads of gameplay options,  and extremely memorable characters.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Cyberpunk 2077:</strong> CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher trilogy, delivers gamers a high-octane, open-world sci-fi adventure filled with amazing sights and an incredible amount of gameplay freedom and depth.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Elden Ring:</strong> The mind of author George R. R. Martin and the world-renowned developers at From Software create an atmospheric action/fantasy epic that will provide ample mystery and challenge to all brave enough to dive in.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Demon’s Souls:</strong> Experience the game that birthed an entire genre, remade for PlayStation 5. Will you be able to handle the challenge and calm the anger of the Old One?</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Catalog*: At time of publish, Demon’s Souls is available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe members as part of the Game Catalog.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Final Fantasy XVI:</strong> A bold new chapter in the top-selling RPG series comes to life on the PS5, blending an intriguing fantasy narrative, a new combat system, and old Final Fantasy traditions into one of the most visually stunning adventures from Square Enix.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Resident Evil 4:</strong> One of the most beloved Resident Evil outings returns–and it’s more brutal and terrifying than ever.  Leon Kennedy’s trip to a tiny village in Spain to rescue the President’s daughter from a bizarre cult becomes a living nightmare.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2:</strong> Insomniac Games works their magic on Spider-Man once more! Peter Parker and Miles Morales swing through Marvel’s New York to take on some of their biggest, baddest foes, including Kraven, Venom, and The Lizard.</p>
<p class="">We hope you find some great games and great players through your new PlayStation 5. And hey, if you’re a longtime PlayStation player, make sure to give all the newcomers a warm welcome! Looking for even more great PS5 games? <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps5/games/">Head over to PlayStation.com for a host of top PS5 picks</a>.</p>
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                '8 cozy games to enjoy on PlayStation Portal this holiday',
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<p class="">“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful…” As much as these words are commonly associated with winter snowstorms, inclement weather and the general harshness of the great outdoors are year-long concerns. Be you gripped in the icy embrace of winter or hit with the heat of a summer’s sun, there’s one tried and true method to keep warm or stay cool, and that’s settling in at home with video games by yourself or with friends. And when things outdoors are getting nasty, it’s the comfy games that hit that sweet spot the strongest. Whether you’re curled up on the sofa or bed, with DualSense controller or <a href="https://www.playstation.com/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/?smcid=ma">PlayStation Portal</a> in hand, here’s some suggestions of games to boot up when you need some soothing experiences to battle the dreariness of the outside.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Stardew Valley</strong></p>
<p class="">The benchmark for farming and life-sim style games, Stardew Valley is an indie megahit that’s won over the hearts and minds of millions of players across the globe. You’ve inherited a small plot in Pelican Town, part of the titular Stardew Valley, and you’re on a personal quest to turn this scrap of land into a fancy farm. Build, harvest, explore, gather, craft, and maybe even strike up a little bit of romance with your neighbors–it’s a great way to feel the fun and invigoration of a warm spring day any time of the year.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tchia</strong></p>
<p class="">Many of us long for a tropical getaway during a sub-zero day in the dead of winter. Tchia whisks players away to a beautiful island archipelago inspired by the real-life territory of New Caledonia. Young protagonist Tchia must search for her kidnapped father. She’s a very athletic young lady, and an expert at rafting, gliding, and the ukulele, but her real gift is using a very special ability: Soul Jumping. By Soul Jumping into objects and creatures, she can control them and use their unique abilities in a myriad of ways and fully explore these beautiful but dangerous lands.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Season: A Letter to the Future</strong></p>
<p class="">The impending end of the world might sound like the exact opposite of a calm and cozy experience, but Season offers a very different approach. In this atmospheric, emotionally charged third-person exploration/adventure game, you’ll hop on your bike and set out to do everything you can to preserve the lives, traditions, words, and memories of those soon fated to fade into history. Using notebooks, cameras, and recorders to capture the details of a culture’s daily existence, you’ll strive to preserve a memory of life as it was for those in the future. It’s a perfect game to play when you’re lying in bed, longing for the warm melancholy of autumn’s beginning.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Venba</strong></p>
<p class="">Our memories of seasons, cultures, and family are inextricably intertwined with food. Venba explores these complex feelings through the eyes of an East Indian family uprooting everything and moving to Canada during the 1980s. As cultural ideas and expectations clash around mother Venba and her young son Kevin, the narrative advances through mother/son cooking sessions that require piecing together recipes through cookbook clues and Venba’s memories. It’s the perfect game to pop on the PlayStation Portal after you’ve spent the day prepping a nice hot meal.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>LEGO Builder’s Journey</strong></p>
<p class="">Too cold and windy to make a snowman? Too hot to hit the beach and build a sandcastle? Calm your need to construct with a charming puzzle-solving and free-building escape to a serene LEGO world. In LEGO Builder’s Journey, you can solve a series of three-dimensional puzzles with the careful clack and oh-so-satisfying snap of Lego pieces. Or, if you want to build your own structures, you can go into Creative Mode and lay bricks to your heart’s content – all without fear of losing those tiny bits in the carpet.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Disney Dreamlight Valley</strong></p>
<p class="">The Disney name is synonymous with comfy, happy entertainment–the pinnacle of good-feels. Wouldn’t it be nice to live with all of your favorite Disney personalities? Dreamlight Valley lets you create your own cartoon avatar and travel to that wonderful place. Make friends, craft, cook, build, and customize to your heart’s content, all while working to stop the encroachment of the Night Thorns. Best of all, this trip to a Disney-themed fantasy world will never get derailed due to bad weather.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Nour: Play With Your Food</strong></p>
<p class="">Contrary to popular belief (or what your parents told you), delicious-looking food is not made specifically to go straight into your mouth. Nour: Play With Your Food lets you do all of the crazy food hijinks you’ve always dreamed of with a variety of physics-based vignettes. Smoosh all the sushi, toss all the toast around, even zap chunks of meat with a size-changing raygun: supreme silliness is your only goal, and you won’t have a mess to clean up later. Perfect for those days when you really wish you could go out to grab a bite.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Cult of the Lamb</strong></p>
<p class="">Become the most charismatic cult leader in a world filled with both cute animals and sinister god-figures. Cult of the Lamb sees you command your adorable, fluffy avatar to amass followers through multiple means of indoctrination, conquering all who oppose you with words and power. Control your cult as you relax by the fireplace or soak in the tub–it’s what a leader like you deserves.</p>
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<p class="">Got a favorite game to curl up with on your PlayStation Portal? Share it in the comments, and while you’re at it, check out even more cozy classics<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/editorial/this-month-on-playstation/best-cozy-games-on-ps4-and-ps5/"> here</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Happy new year, PlayStation Stars members! We’ve got a fresh array of challenges, campaigns, and collectibles to kickstart your 2024 gaming journey. Let’s dive straight into what’s new this month.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation &amp; You: Access controller</strong><br/>Available January 2</p>
<p class="">Available only to active Access controller owners. Create new ways to play with this highly customizable controller kit for PS5 consoles, designed to help those with disabilities play games more comfortably, for longer. To unlock your Access Controller Digital Collectible, play any game on your PS4 or PS5 console.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Your PlayStation Monthly Games Await | Reward: 50 PlayStation Stars Points</strong><br/>Available January 2</p>
<p class="">New month, new PlayStation Plus monthly games. 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>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Vintage Lineage | Digital Collectible: Retro Lunch Box, First Edition</strong><br/>Available December January 4</p>
<p class="">Take it back to the days of pixel art gaming. Play any of one of the games listed below to unlock a retro lunch box Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>The Messenger [PS4]</li>
<li>Sea of Stars [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>Enter the Gungeon [PS4]</li>
<li>Celeste [PS4]</li>
<li>Undertale [PS4]</li>
<li>Shovel Knight Treasure Trove [PS4]</li>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Wind Down with PlayStation | Digital Collectible: New Year, New Nest</strong><br/>Available January 17</p>
<p class="">Relax and unwind with some cozy game time. Start any of the games listed below to snag your snow globe Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Mail Time [PS5]</li>
<li>Roki [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>OMNO  [PS4]</li>
<li>Lake<strong><em> </em></strong><em>[PS5/PS4]</em></li>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Brain Games | Digital Collectible: Synaptic Feedback</strong><br/>Available December January 18</p>
<p class="">Sharpen your mind with these beautiful puzzle games. Each one offers a unique blend of brain-bending puzzles and eye-catching artwork to put your problem-solving skills to the test.</p>
<p class="">Play any one of these titles to unlock the Synaptic Feedback Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Viewfinder [PS5]</li>
<li>Superliminal [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>The Witness [PS4]</li>
<li>The Talos Principle 2 [PS5]</li>
<li>Puzzling Places [PS5/PS4]</li>
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<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://store.playstation.com/sky/qrcode/?smcid=Social%3ABlog%3Aloyalty-banner%3Ajan24">join</a> for free here.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/05/share-of-the-year-2023/',
                'Share of the Year 2023',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/6f1b27d23dbeb80dedfa82b612b55f6a3824cafb.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">It’s a new year, but we’re still thinking about the amazing games we played last year. This week, we’re highlighting some of your favorite captures from 2023 in Share of the Year: </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/__Auron__/status/1741114493730464164"><em>__Auron__</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Clive unleashing his power in Final Fantasy XVI</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DCTLOUVP/status/1741210180400890083"><em>DCTLOUVP</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Abby grimacing while fighting near fire in The Last of Us Part II</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TakaSanGames/status/1741430643190632791/photo/3"><em>TakaSanGames</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a Na’vi raising their 4-fingered hand over their face in this portrait from Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/jenniandgaming/status/1741506406606352579"><em>jenniandgaming</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a horse and rider framed by a lasso in Red Dead Redemption 2</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/wingsforsmiles/status/1740484635698802985/photo/4"><em>wingsforsmiles</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Darth Vader’s suit lit only by the red glow of his lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Tohyan_vp/status/1741532819732517291"><em>Tohyan_vp</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a Tallneck wading into the waters of a ruined San Francisco in Horizon Forbidden West</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Morph__1/status/1741625379864142157"><em>Morph__1</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Ahti the Janitor singing some karaoke in Alan Wake 2</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxRNiv6SIdw/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D"><em>x__stardustgaming__x</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Astarion sharing some intense side-eye in Baldur’s Gate 3</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz4IE6BMg_6/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D"><em>reddeadgem4</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Basim cuddling a kitty in Assassin’s Creed Mirage</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:  God of War Ragnarök Valhalla</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 10, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we head to the shores of Valhalla to face new challenges in God of War Ragnarók. Share moments from Kratos’ journey 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/2024/01/08/indulge-in-the-sins-of-the-flesh-in-cult-of-the-lambs-next-free-update-out-jan-16/',
                'Indulge in the Sins of the Flesh in Cult of the Lamb’s next free update, out Jan 16',
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<p class="">Sins of the Flesh is the next update for our darkly cute cult sim <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/cult-of-the-lamb/?smcid=ma">Cult of the Lamb</a>, and it’s the biggest yet. As well as a shrine-load of killer new content and a congregation of quality of life improvements, a deliciously evil new resource has been thrown into the macabre mix: Sin. But how do you generate it? Well, by sinning.</p>
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<p class="">The free Sins of the Flesh update adds a selection of decadent new structures to Cult of the Lamb, which when built in your base and enjoyed by you and your followers will reward your cult with lashings of delectable, so-wrong-it’s-right Sin.</p>
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<p class="">Take the Drinkhouse, for example. Here a follower can volunteer to mix up drinks and serve them to your thirsty cultists. Terrifying treats on the menu include Brog Brew, Grape Nectar, Eggnog, and, uh, Poop Juice. Tasty! Imbibing these sugary beverages at the Drinkhouse has a risk of befuddling your followers, but every dubious drink they hurl down their adorable necks will generate sweet, sweet Sin.</p>
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<p class="">You can also form a devilish Drum Circle with your followers, which will let you take part in Sins of the Flesh’s all-new rhythm-based minigame. The better your performance, the more Sin you’ll get in return. You’ve heard of Rock Band… this is Flock Band.</p>
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<p class="">But let’s be honest: the real star of the update is the Mating Tent. If two of your followers are into each other, and have a sufficiently high love match, you’ll be able to send them into the tent together. A few seconds later they’ll emerge with an egg, which can either be harvested for food or, best of all, hatched into a tiny new follower. This dinky disciple will share some traits with its parents, and its birth can generate Sin.</p>
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<p class="">Gather enough Sin and you can perform a series of new Rituals, including the free-spirited Rite of Lust. This will cause your followers to cast their robes aside and dance merrily around a flowery shrine. But if it’s chaos you desire, the new Rite of Wrath ritual might be more your speed. This unleashes a fury of violence, with fighting, killing, vandalism, and other scenes of havoc gripping your base.</p>
<p class="">This is just a brief, tantalizing taste of what you can do with Sin. There are other dark deeds to discover in the Sins of the Flesh update, including a selection of new Sin-based Doctrines and a troubling new food source that is not for the weak of heart—or weak of stomach. You can discover this, and more, for yourself (if you dare) when Sins of the Flesh launches for PS4 and PS5 on January 16.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/09/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-hands-on-with-co-op-and-flash-boss-battle/',
                'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League — hands-on with co-op and Flash boss battle',
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<p class="">In the new year, Rocksteady returns with a fresh addition to the beloved Arkhamverse with <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</a>, a third-person action shooter launching February 2 on PS5.</p>
<p class="">I recently had a chance to play the game, including a basic tutorial on each character’s traversal and combat, co-op missions, and a climactic boss battle against The Fastest Man Alive. Let’s dive into the hijinks these antiheroes have up their sleeves.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Move with meaning</strong></h2>
<p class="">The hands-on experience began with tutorials to introduce each character’s specific traversal and combat mechanics. Through these lessons, I gained a grasp on how each character’s movement uniquely influences their combat abilities.</p>
<p class="">“It’s not traversal <em>and</em> combat,” says Rocksteady Advanced Combat Designer Noel Chamberlain. “They’re both really intertwined…everything is seamless.”</p>
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<p class="">For example, King Shark’s athletic traversal and combat are intuitive. His Apex Pounce, a traversal mechanic that launches the big fish into the sky, is a simple way to get moving. Once in the air, he can swim through the clouds to gain speed, setting himself up for a dive bomb landing to viciously melee attack foes via combat knives.</p>
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<p class="">Harley Quinn and Deadshot’s movement mechanics are very different from each other but share similarities in that gaining speed while traversing heavily relies on sliding. This nimble slide is useful while waiting on the cooldowns for Harley’s Grapnel Gun (thanks Batman) and Deadshot’s jetpack.</p>
<p class="">“The movement is a huge part of the skill in this game, and we built it to have complexity very deliberately so players can get better and learn the intricacies over time,” says Rocksteady Production Manager Jack Hackett.</p>
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<p class="">Perfecting the slide timing to keep momentum once on the ground can be tricky, but nailing the rhythm is so satisfying that you’ll look forward to mastering the mechanics. For Harley, the ability to adjust the length of your grapple rope after deploying also makes for a helpful tool in strategically attacking from above.</p>
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<p class="">Captain Boomerang’s abilities appear to have a steeper learning curve while also boasting a high return on investment for wreaking havoc. Boomerang utilizes a Speed Force Gauntlet (courtesy of Dr. Sivana) triggered by holding R1 and pointing your cursor in the desired direction. Once successfully activated, you’re launched in what seems like a millisecond. How you aim and angle your launch is crucial in setting yourself up for strategic chaos.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Feel good while doin’ bad</strong></h2>
<p class="">Story cinematics followed character tutorials, leading me into co-op gameplay missions throughout Metropolis. Cinematics are dripping with the cast’s rag-tag charisma, and I frequently giggled at the witty banter between the Squad members. Compared to many games where the protagonist’s mission is led by virtue and honor, the Suicide Squad has none of that, creating a light-hearted and sarcastic tone throughout.</p>
<p class="">“They (Suicide Squad) are brash, impulsive, mean, argumentative and rude,” says Jack Hackett. “And normally when you’re behaving like that in a game you feel like you’re breaking the rules…but with the squad you can be as mean or silly as you like and it all fits the story.”</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Express your personal flair and attitude through silly actions you can trigger during downtime.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Open-world Metropolis</strong></h2>
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<p class="">The co-op missions were my first true introduction to the open-world Metropolis. The City of Tomorrow is sprawling and immerses players with expansive, sun-kissed cityscapes that make for a traversal playground in any direction you look. The overall detail of the open-world is impressive, from weathered building sides to the train lines running throughout the massive city.</p>
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<p class="">DC fans will be pleased when exploring to discover DC easter eggs planted all over, from a Zatana ad posted on a city building side to discovering Clark Kent’s desk when sent on a mission to recover data from the Daily Planet.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Squad up in co-op</strong></h2>
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<p class="">In my experience playing the story missions in co-op, the team dynamic added enthusiasm and presented challenges that stressed the importance of cohesion as one unit. Once headed to a mission objective as a squad you’re quickly reminded of the high stakes present, as stragglers who fall too far behind the pack are considered deserters, leading to literal mind-blowing consequences (brain bomb detonation courtesy of Task Force X leader Amanda Waller). The massive open-world Metropolis can make it difficult to keep tabs on the full team, but it’ll also be crucial for rushing to a downed team member’s aid.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Taking on The Flash</strong></h2>
<p class="">To put a bow on the hands-on experience, I finished up the day with a climactic showdown versus the Justice League’s very own Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash. The battle takes place at a space-themed amusement park located in Metropolis, which almost feels like an arena surrounded by buildings and an overhead bridge that adds verticality to the space.</p>
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<p class="">Be warned that the Flash you face here is not the typical lovable hero that we all know. Though he keeps his wits about him, this Flash is marked with red glowing eyes and seemingly rotten, veiny skin signifying Brainiac’s corruption over him.</p>
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<p class="">The key to taking down Flash is executing Critical Counters to deflect his attacks and charge your character’s Decoupler, which acts as a shield against his Speed Force attacks. Once your Speed Force protection is charged up, the challenge becomes putting yourself in a position to shoot down the speedster.</p>
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<p class="">Taking advantage of the full area and using buildings to create vantage points as Flash zips around the battleground is key. As the battle heats up, stay aware of the surrounding chaos and be sure to evade the Speed Force tornadoes Flash hurls your way.</p>
<p class="">Prepare to squad up and hit the mean streets of Metropolis when Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launches February 2 on PS5.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/09/helldivers-2-pc-specifications-and-crossplay-support-details-revealed/',
                'Helldivers 2 PC specifications and crossplay support details revealed',
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<p class="">We know it’s been a long wait but it’s finally time to reveal more about the PC release of Helldivers 2. We know what’s on your mind, first and foremost: Is it crossplay?</p>
<p class="">And we’re pleased to announce that Helldivers 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa. Community and teamwork are the most important pillars of Helldivers 2, and so it is essential to ensure players can work together regardless of the system they choose to use. Together we can celebrate victories, mourn losses, and liberate the galaxy without platform boundaries.</p>
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<p class="">As part of this announcement, we’re also finally able to provide you with the minimum, recommended, performance, and ultra system specifications for PC players to ensure that no matter what kind of equipment your squad uses to play – PS5 or PC with a broad range of supported PC hardware – you’ll be able to spread Managed Democracy together.</p>
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<p class="">Wondering if your PC can handle Helldivers 2? Here are our PC system specifications:</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> </td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>MINIMUM</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>RECOMMENDED</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>PERFORMANCE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ULTRA</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>AVG PERFORMANCE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1080p @ 30 FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1080p @ 60 FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1440p @ 60FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4K @ 60 FPS</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>GRAPHIC PRESETS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Low</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Medium</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Very High</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>GPU</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>CPU</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>RAM</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>OS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>STORAGE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100GB HDD (7200rpm)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">Now you’re armed with crossplay and the required specs to go on your very first dive. It’s not much longer to wait, recruits: Helldivers 2 is launching on February 8, and pre-orders are open now. We can’t wait to see you on the battlefield!</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><br/><em>PlayStation Network Account Required.</em><em> </em><em>Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) for 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/2024/01/10/20240111-holidaysale/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) The Holiday Sale promotion refresh comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">A new year calls for some celebration. So good news: the Holiday Sale promotion has received a fresh influx of more digital games and DLC, all discounted for a limited time* as we kick off 2024 with one of our biggest promotions. That includes** the likes of Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (50% off), NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition PS4 &amp; PS5  (60% off) and Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (43% off).</p>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433"> Head to PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*This Holiday Sale promotion runs from Wednesday December 20 at 00.00am PST/GMT/JST/Asia Local until Wednesday January 17 at 11.59pm PST/GMT/JST/Asia Local. Some titles may leave the promotion early: please check the individual product pages on PlayStation Store for more information.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/11/playstation-store-december-2023s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: December 2023’s top downloads',
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<p class="">It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the PlayStation Store download charts last month. </p>
<p class="">December’s PS5 downloads saw Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III hold its position in the top spot, with Grand Theft Auto V breaking into the top 4 on the PS5 and PS4 charts. PS VR2 newcomers Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 and Among Us VR snuck their way into the top spots for both US and EU regions.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What titles did you play most last 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>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td><td><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>ELDEN RING</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><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>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</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>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td><td><strong>Battlefield V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td><td><strong>God of War</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War</strong></td><td><strong>Sniper Elite 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td><td><strong>TEKKEN 7</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rust Console Edition</strong></td><td><strong>CarX Drift Racing Online</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption</strong></td><td><strong>Outlast 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Outlast</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><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>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>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NFL PRO ERA II</strong></td><td><strong>Crossfire: Sierra Squad</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Synapse</strong></td><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><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>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td><strong>Titanic VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</strong></td><td><strong>Goalkeeper VR Challenge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</strong></td><td><strong>Gun Club 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>Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>LEGO Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>LEGO Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket Racing</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket Racing</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</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/2024/01/11/sand-land-launches-april-26-new-vehicular-gameplay-details-revealed/',
                'Sand Land launches April 26 – new vehicular gameplay details revealed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/3023dbe07e5b09e270aa8f204f7c99f00218ded8-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Announced today, Beelzebub and company are rolling out onto PlayStation 5 &amp; PlayStation 4 on April 26! In this action-RPG players will be able to explore a vast map with a wide array of vehicles in a world developed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama.</p>
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<p class="">Become the main character, Beelzebub, and lead your company of heroic misfits on an extraordinary adventure in search of the Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. Between bandits, fierce wildlife, and the Royal Army, reaching the spring won’t be easy!</p>
<p class="">The latest trailer shows new story elements and exciting vehicular gameplay. Watch the release date trailer below along with PS Blog exclusive info on the newest revealed vehicles in Sand Land!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hovercar</strong></h2>
<p class="">As its namesake would imply, the Hovercar is a medium sized vehicle with the ability to hover, allowing it to easily traverse over wetlands and rough terrain. It can also use its boost to float to a greater height to elevate over ledges and cross gaps. When you find an area which seems to be difficult to drive through, like a quicksand biome, try the Hovercar to get out of a tough situation.</p>
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<p class="">When building your vehicles you can build unique, powerful weapons to support you in combat and traversing with the Options build slot.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hovertank</strong></h2>
<p class="">Another vehicle with similar hover functions but is more specialized for battle is the Hovertank. It equips strong long-range weaponry that can cause massive damage. However, the Hovertank’s aiming stability may be difficult to harness due to its floating nature, but once mastered, the Hovertank will be an almost unrivaled vehicle in your arsenal.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Customize vehicles with wide arsenal of parts and weapons</strong></h2>
<p class="">As shown in the trailer and clips above, vehicles can be customized with hundreds of parts that can be applied to main and secondary weapons, engines, and suspensions. Use your imagination to design your own vehicles and play to your style! Dive into dungeons to find treasure chests and obtain stronger, unique machine parts.<br/><br/>With powerful enemies comes the need for powerful weapons. While designing your vehicles you can equip special Option weapons. Equip the Neutron Cannon to send a flash of high power energy to take down large foes or minions closely placed together.</p>
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<p class="">Dealing with crowd control and need to maneuver? Activate the special Option ability of the Autonomous C-Drone (Auto Combat Drone) to help spread out your firepower.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stylize vehicles with skins and decals</strong></h2>
<p class="">Customization is not only for performance but also for looks with the ability to change vehicle coloring and the application of decals. Visit the paint shop in Spino, the base camp of your adventure, and design vehicles to show your style to enemies. Check out the preorder exclusive Midnight Panther and Jungle Heart vehicle skins below.</p>
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<p class="">There’s a whole world to explore and more exciting vehicles to discover – check out the previous trailers and find your favorite vehicles! After the reveal of the new mysterious character, Ann, and a new green biome in the latest trailer, stay tuned for more Sand Land info.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/12/smite-2-is-coming-to-playstation-5/',
                'Smite 2 is coming to PlayStation 5',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/e90afd6235c607e3ff8e6b9b264eb7e4d7988098.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">More than 40 million players have already become gods and waged war in Smite. </p>
<p class="">Now, it’s time for the next generation of godly action multplayer online battle arena (MOBA): Smite 2 is coming to PlayStation 5, and you can register for Alpha testing today.</p>
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<p class="">Smite 2 is the Unreal Engine 5-powered true sequel to the original hit, Smite. It has everything that makes Smite impressive: a large roster of playable gods from all the world’s mythologies, the depth of strategy you can only find in a MOBA, and the action-packed third-person combat that you can only find in Smite.</p>
<p class="">But Smite 2 takes the action MOBA to the next level with more godlike impact, strategy, and player creativity than ever before. Read on to learn exactly how Smite 2 is changing the MOBA game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Action combat meets MOBA strategy</strong></h2>
<p class="">Smite 2 starts with action third-person combat that feels a bit like your favorite hero shooter, then layers on the deep strategy and rewarding challenge of MOBA gameplay.</p>
<p class="">MOBAs are a 5v5 team battle where the game isn’t lost until the Titan at the heart of your base is slain. As you battle towards the enemy’s Titan, the map’s three lanes of minions, jungle monsters, and powerful towers will look to slow your progress. You’ll earn XP and gold for defeating these obstacles to become more powerful in that match, unlocking new abilities and items.</p>
<p class="">The original Smite revolutionized the MOBA genre by putting players into the heat of the action, moving to third-person combat. That change of perspective brought action-adventure style combat to life, as gods from across mythology fight on a massive battlefield.</p>
<p class="">With Smite 2, the team at Titan Forge Games wanted to further evolve Smite in several ways:</p>
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<li>Players will now feel the impact of combat through tweaks to camera movements and ability animations</li>
<li>Each ability has been rebuilt with stunning visual FX, whether basic attacks or mind-blowing ultimates</li>
<li>A huge modernization of both the tech and look of the UI to improve combat readability</li>
<li>Updated character animations allow for more natural-appearing body movements, without impacting the snappiness of combat</li>
<li>The addition of haptic feedback for the DualSense controller to further enhance the feeling of immersion</li>
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<p class="">The addition of haptic feedback for the DualSense controller to further enhance the feeling of immersion</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More rewarding strategy and player creativity</strong></h2>
<p class="">Smite 2 is about more than just pretty visuals.</p>
<p class="">We’ve opened the doors for more player creativity across every god in Smite 2 by completely changing the item shop. Gods are no longer limited by being strictly physical or magical; anyone can purchase items with Strength or Intelligence to customize their playstyle. Now more gods can be played in more ways.<strong> </strong></p>
<p class="">Those items have a new function now too: Active Abilities formerly known as Relics will be moving to items, and now <em>any</em> Item can have an Active Ability. So if you want to Blink in Smite 2, buy a Blinking Amulet.</p>
<p class="">If you don’t want to worry about all of this and just want to focus on fighting, don’t worry! Just make a simple choice of playstyle and our auto-builder will take care of building for you. You can actually end up with fewer buttons to worry about than in Smite, if you choose. It’s all about letting you play the way you want to play.</p>
<p class="">When you’re playing the Conquest map, you’ll find tons of new strategic twists. A new interact button lets you fight for control of map objectives, like opening a backdoor to sneak up on foes. Killing jungle objectives grants your team special powers that make end-game Smite more interesting. And there’s so much more, like new stealth grass, siege minion waves, and an evolving jungle.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Honoring players’ legacy in Smite</strong></h2>
<p class="">Development on Smite 2 started with a few core goals. But the most important of all was: r<em>espect the time, accomplishments, and money players have put into Smite.</em></p>
<p class="">PlayStation gamers have spent more than 45,000 person-years playing Smite. We knew we needed to make a true sequel to Smite to bring the game into the PlayStation 5 era, but we had to do so in a way that respected our players.</p>
<p class="">Every gem that you have spent in Smite, including free gems, will also be waiting for you in Smite 2. Those Legacy Gems can be used in Smite 2 to pay for up to 50% of most new purchases – things like skins, battle passes, and events.</p>
<p class="">You’ll also have more waiting for you in Smite 2 through the Divine Legacy system, launching in Smite 1 on January 23. This system analyzes your accomplishments and grants rewards like new, Unreal 5 versions of classic Smite skins – all free. If you’re a longtime Smite player, you’ll have most of this unlocked on day one. If you’re new, don’t worry; you can still unlock all Divine Legacy rewards and a free unlimited Tier 5 skin of your choosing in Smite.</p>
<p class="">Your Smite 1 achievements will also be recognized in Smite 2, through a series of badges. You’ll be able to show off your hard-earned God Mastery level and Stars!</p>
<p class="">Lastly, as Smite 2 is a true sequel, Smite isn’t going anywhere. Players will be able to continue to enjoy playing Smite on PlayStation 4, or choose to explore the new horizons of Smite 2 on PlayStation 5.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Alpha starts soon</strong></h2>
<p class="">If you’re as excited for SMITE 2 as we are, visit<a href="http://www.smite2.com/"> www.smite2.com</a> right now to register for Alpha playtests, which will start later this year. We can’t wait to build Smite 2 alongside our community during this testing phase, taking your feedback to guide development.</p>
<p class="">This is just the first step on a new chapter of Smite history. We have so much more information to share about Smite 2 over the coming months, so be sure to wishlist Smite 2 on PS5 today!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/12/share-of-the-week-god-of-war-ragnarok-valhalla/',
                'Share of the Week – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to travel to the shores of Valhalla to face Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök 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/sirevanztheduke/status/1743316520439333135/photo/1"><em>sirevanztheduke</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Leviathan Axe with a frost attack</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sanderbleidd/status/1744473929593344185/photo/1"><em>Sanderbleidd</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a subdued shadowy portrait of Kratos</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DeathStalker131/status/1744471095996989500/photo/4"><em>DeathStalker131</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a minotaur rearing back after an attack</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/thefrostysm/status/1745152117118238947/photo/1"><em>thefrostysm</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a low angled view of Kratos wielding the Blade of Olympus</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DotPone/status/1745093502982136120/photo/1"><em>DotPone</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a shirtless Kratos wielding red hot chains</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/call_me_xavii/status/1745026741608059372/photo/2"><em>call_me_xavii</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a closer look at the Blade of Olympus</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:  God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (again)</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December 17, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week, let’s try that again. We’re headed to the shores of Valhalla to face new challenges in God of War Ragnarök. Share more moments from Kratos’ journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/16/foamstars-launches-as-a-playstation-plus-monthly-game-on-feb-6/',
                'Foamstars launches as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game on Feb 6',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, Foamstars Producer Kosuke Okatani here. We’ve kept all of you waiting since the announcement of Foamstars May of last year, but we’re happy to announce that Foamstars will release on February 6, 2024!</p>
<p class="">Foamstars will be included as a game in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup* for February and we’re ecstatic to be able to offer a chance to play.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A party for everyone</strong></h2>
<p class="">Foamstars is a brand-new 4v4 shooting game where players can enjoy a combination of a party-like atmosphere where mysterious foam builds up around you, and the intense moments during battle.</p>
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<p class="">We developed Foamstars with the concept of creating a game that everyone could enjoy. Whether you’re a player who wants to play tactically and test your skills to achieve victory, or a player who wants to just casually party with friends, you will find something to enjoy in Foamstars. Please try it out during its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Three Foamtastic game modes</strong></h2>
<p class="">On top of the two game modes previously released in the Foamstar Open Beta Party, the just-announced third mode, Rubber Duck Party, will be playable from launch.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Smash The Star – Work together to knock out the Star Player</strong></h3>
<p class="">Win by taking down the opposition’s designated Star Player. After defeating 7 players from the opposing team, one of the remaining players will be granted several buffs and appointed the Star Player. Work together to fight to overwhelm their Star Player while protecting your own!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Happy Bath Survival – A crazy battle in and out of the arena!</strong></h3>
<p class="">Featuring split teams with half inside the arena and half outside of reach for each round, competing to take down the opposing team’s players inside the arena first. Outside players can assist their teammates with defensive foam, while inside players fight up close for victory.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rubber Duck Party – Fight to dance on the duck and reach the goal!</strong></h3>
<p class="">Get ready for a foam party like no other! Teams must race to the center of the stage and fight for possession of the rubber duck, as climbing aboard will advance it into the opposition’s goal. Dancing on the duck’s head will make it sprint towards the finish line to win the match.</p>
<p class="">Players will need to utilize teamwork to foam the battlefield allowing for quicker traversal of the large map and to defend the rubber duck from the opposition’s control. With no respawn limit in this game mode, players can focus on the objective to make big plays.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mission Mode – Enjoy solo or with friends</strong></h2>
<p class="">Protect Bath Vegas from an onslaught of Bubble Beasties in Mission Mode. Take on the challenge solo in Foamstar Mission or work together with up to 3 friends in Squad Mission.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Foamstar Mission – Solo missions</strong></h3>
<p class="">This is a great mode for those new to Bath Vegas. Here, you can try out the six characters and learn how to play them.</p>
<p class="">Players can also get to know more about each character as each has their own dialogue prepared.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Squad Mission – Cooperative missions</strong></h3>
<p class="">These are team missions where players can cooperate with up to 3 friends to take on the challenge.</p>
<p class="">During the mission, players will be able to upgrade their Foamstars with different effects that are earned by clearing waves.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Unlock rewards by completing challenges</h3>
<p class="">We have prepared challenges that reward players upon completion. Some rewards can only be received by completing challenges, so try them all.</p>
<p class="">Additionally, there are three types of challenges: Anytime, Events, and Weekly – each with varying rewards.</p>
<p class="">For example, The Baristador character is unlockable by clearing the Reach Player Level 3 Anytime challenge.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Year of Foam</strong></h2>
<p class="">Foamstars will receive seasonal updates over the span of one year. Also, a Season Pass will be available for each season, offering a plethora of bonus items. Players can increase their tier by earning XP from battling or completing missions. Rewards will be unlocked as player’s tiers increase.</p>
<p class="">In the first season pass that will be available at launch, Mel T will be unlockable as a reward (players who purchase the Premium Pass will unlock the character immediately).</p>
<p class="">On top of seasonal exclusive content and skins—additional characters, maps, and modes will also be released throughout the year so please look forward to the yearlong Foamstars Party.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*All PlayStation Plus members will be able to redeem, download and play Foamstars at no extra cost from February 6 to March 4.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/16/dive-deeper-into-new-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-features-out-jan-19/',
                'Dive deeper into new The Last of Us Part II Remastered features, out Jan 19',
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<p class="">The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches January 19, and we here at Naughty Dog are so thrilled to offer new and returning players the definitive way to experience Ellie and Abby’s story. Coupled with new behind-the-scenes features and new modes, Part II Remastered is intended to let players dive deeper into the story and gameplay than they ever have before.</p>
<p class="">Ahead of launch later this week, we’re excited to showcase a new features trailer that digs a little further into all the ways The Last of Us Part II Remastered enhances the original release. Check it out below:</p>
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<p class="">For returning players who have been waiting to jump into the remastered version the $10 upgrade will be available as Part II Remastered launches! If you’re an existing digital or physical owner of The Last of Us Part II on the PlayStation 4 console, head on over to the PlayStation Store as soon as Part II Remastered is available to purchase the upgrade. If you own The Last of Us Part II via a disc, you must insert disc copies into your PS5 via a disc drive to download and play the digital version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. You’ll be able to import existing saves from the original PS4 game and pick up from where you left off. Existing Trophy progress will also migrate to The Last of Us Part II Remastered.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Return mode</h2>
<p class="">Speaking of trophies, Part II Remastered’s exciting new single-player roguelike survival mode No Return comes with its own set of new trophies that should encourage you to dig into everything the mode has to offer. With a roster of 10 characters, including some never before playable in the world of The Last of Us, thrilling new gameplay mods, and so much more, we’re thrilled for all of you to jump into this new addition to the world of The Last of Us. No Return also integrates a number of Part II Remastered’s accessibility features, and combined with the ability to create custom runs that allow you to take on runs as you see fit, we look forward to hearing about your time with No Return.</p>
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<p class="">And before you kick off your first No Return run, be sure to check out our primer on the roguelike survival mode new to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. We can’t wait to see how your Daily Run scores stack up against others on the leaderboards!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Guitar Free Play and more features</h2>
<p class="">While No Return is designed to let players engage with The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s combat on a deeper level, it’s one of several new features included in Part II Remastered. Be sure to watch the features trailer above if you haven’t already for a rundown of the full experience, which also includes Guitar Free Play. This mode will let you fully immerse yourself in our guitar-playing minigame while you play as Joel, Ellie, and The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla, and strum on the guitar, banjo, and steel resonator. Use FX pedals to modulate your performance, and test out your musical expertise with a fan favorite feature we’re so happy to spotlight in its own mode.</p>
<p class="">Part II Remastered features new additions to our suite of accessibility features, like Speech to Vibrations and Cinematic Descriptions, which we previously included in The Last of Us Part I. We’re excited to bring these features to the Part II Remastered experience, as we also are to introduce Speedrun Mode, which we also introduced in Part I.  We’ve also made some additions like dynamic lighting, Frame Forward, Gaze Direction, and new frame and logo options for Photo Mode, and we’re delighted to share that Photo Mode will be usable in No Return as well, ensuring you can capture all the unexpected and thrilling moments from your runs.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inside The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s development</h2>
<p class="">We’ve also included features we hope will give you a deeper appreciation for the game and its development. That includes hours of new developer commentary accompanying cinematics from Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Shannon Woodward. There are also three Lost Levels that show early-development slices of levels that didn’t make it into the final game. Those sequences – Boar Hunt, Jackson Party, and Sewers – include developer commentary explaining the intention and plans for these sections, which you can hear by activating them via interactables strewn throughout these levels.</p>
<p class="">To further offer a glimpse behind-the-scenes of The Last of Us Part II’s production, we’re excited to share that Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II will be added to The Last of Us Part II Remastered in a post-launch update, (release date TBA) and be available to watch online (release date TBA).  A sequel to the original Grounded documentary for The Last of Us, the documentary will offer an in-depth look at Part II’s original development. Stay tuned to Naughty Dog’s social channels for updates on when to expect it.</p>
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<p class="">In the meantime, be sure to check out our awesome Features trailer if you haven’t watched it already. As you dive into your adventure on January 19, let us know how you’re faring against No Return’s Daily Runs and share your Part II Remastered Photo Mode shots from the mode with us using the hashtag #NoReturn! We’ll be sharing some of our favorites in the weeks to come on the official Naughty Dog Twitter.</p>
<p class="">From all of us at Naughty Dog, we’re so thankful to those of you returning to this story with The Last of Us Part II Remastered; and to all of our new players – welcome! We’re grateful for your support in allowing us to craft experiences that mean so much to our team and to know how much they mean to you.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Find out more about The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s new roguelike survival mode No Return </em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/no-return/"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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                'Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PS4 & PS5 features detailed, new key art revealed',
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<p class="">It’s been almost 30 years since Lara Croft took her first snowy steps in the mountains of Peru. In about 30 days, PlayStation players will get to re-experience Lara’s first three globe-trotting adventures, with a fresh look and feel in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. </p>
<p class="">How did we get here? That story takes us to Austin, TX in 1998.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Aspyr &amp; Lara go way back</strong></h3>
<p class="">A burgeoning video game company, Aspyr, launches Tomb Raider II on Macintosh computers. Aspyr continued with the Tomb Raider franchise until 2003, launching Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider III, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.</p>
<p class="">We’ve always wanted to revisit these titles, but we always debated the right approach. For years, we worked through the right balance of preservation and modernization. And once we felt we nailed it, we got in touch with our friends at Crystal Dynamics.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crystal Dynamics vision</strong></h3>
<p class="">As Crystal Dynamics continues to expand the Tomb Raider Franchise, the timing seemed perfect to reintroduce audiences to the games that started it all. We wanted to both honor the foundations of the franchise and make accessible to modern audiences the original games in all their glory. </p>
<p class="">What would the balance of preservation and modernization look like? We call it Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Remaster defined</strong></h3>
<p class="">Within pre-production, we divided the conversation into three buckets: engineering, gameplay, and art. With these categories in mind, we led our conversations in the same order.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Engineering goal – performance with pixel-perfect preservation</strong></h3>
<p class="">At the outset, we knew we would use the original source code and engine. Magic can’t simply be rebuilt. A critical feature for any updates we made was to allow the users to toggle back to the original look and feel for Tomb Raider I, II, and III.</p>
<p class="">It’s a love letter to all of our memories of these games, but it’s also truly fascinating to see how far hardware pushed in the ‘90s to make Tomb Raider work. Preserving that experience will continue to inspire engineers of today and tomorrow to push games to be more immersive and memorable.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gameplay goal – surprise and delight lifelong hardcore fans</strong></h3>
<p class="">We had a firm belief that the gameplay of Tomb Raider I, II, and III is timeless, and with our use of the existing source code, we had every jump, secret, enemy, and puzzle exactly as the original development team designed and intended.</p>
<p class="">So the conversation evolved into: how do we surprise and delight these fans? And that’s where we started brainstorming additions instead of revisions.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExczhsNDN1c20yeWFvZnBjeWRnemd6OHI5bTZtc2MweHZtOWI0ZmNnbiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/xevvi3vrSeKyAR3QRi/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Classic and modern control options</strong></h3>
<p class="">For our modern controller settings, we take inspiration from the Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld era of Tomb Raider. These changes are felt mostly in the way Lara moves – the right stick has full camera control and Lara moves directionally based on camera position. </p>
<p class="">Just like our approach to the graphical presentation, the original tank-style controls are still available to players via a menu toggle.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458552409_ec74e287b4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458552409_ec74e287b4_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Boss health bars</strong></h3>
<p class="">One of Tomb Raider’s strengths was the minimal UI. However, this can be frustrating for tougher bosses with massive amounts of health. We added a health bar to let you know if you should swap to the grenade launcher or if you should keep soaking pistol damage.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458652805_9250ad33d9_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458652805_9250ad33d9_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3D item sprites replacements</strong></h3>
<p class="">While the menus in Tomb Raider used 3D models for the health kit and ammo, the in-game assets were flat 2D sprites. This was a legacy compromise that we’ve adjusted to give a little more <em>umph </em>to item pick-ups.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458241936_5dc589059b_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458241936_5dc589059b_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Over 200 trophies</strong></h3>
<p class="">This is a big moment for the Tomb Raider community, so we made sure to pack in as much content as possible. We’re excited to say there are over 200 trophies to earn including (my personal favorite) locking the Butler in the freezer. Sorry, Winston! See below for a sneak peak of a few you can look forward to discovering!</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458367883_769409b07c_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458367883_769409b07c_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Photo mode</strong></h3>
<p class="">Exploring environments in Tomb Raider is magical. We want you to be able to share these environments and iconic moments, so we’ve added a robust photo mode to pose Lara, freeze gameplay, toggle between classic and modern graphics, and showcase these environments. We’re super excited to see what the community puts together with these modes.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>And a few more surprises</strong></h3>
<p class="">So much of what we love about Tomb Raider is discovery, and we don’t want to spoil that. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Art goal – visuals as in your memory</strong></h3>
<p class="">Once we finalized the engineering and gameplay intent, it was time to move on to our biggest challenge and changes for the project—the art. </p>
<p class="">Our philosophy here was rather straightforward; we want the games to look the way they did in your mind. We knew we were on the right track in our early playtests because some play testers didn’t even know they were playing with the modern art toggled on.</p>
<p class="">We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Crystal Dynamics on the following modern art updates:</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeGJwcGNiZ2h1ZXg3a3FiemthcGlmdnp3NnNsM2c3ejR1aDFhbGw1cCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/wTKt1uy7IwE9Ue5YMp/source.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Baked and real-time lighting effects</strong> – These changes add to the immersion and mood of the environment. </li>
</ul>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY3FoYjViNTRtY2dtZ2tzYTRweXR0ZmdzMW9xYmF6MDkzNHI4aDdzYiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/S3oNZ5Vl5smiypjnvA/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Graphics toggle</strong> – At any point during gameplay, including in Photo mode, you can swap between the original and modern graphics.</li>
</ul>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMDVnMnJ4YjJrd3RzdTgybWF6Z3BvajViaTRvbDZ1YTJoOXRydHQwNCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Tg6QXxvob2WrqsiYq7/source.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>New models, environments, and enemies</strong> – As shown in our initial reveal, we’ve added new models for a consistent modern look and feel. We’re excited to showcase how these PS1 environments would look with modern technologies and tools.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458652790_fe07fcba68_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53458652790_fe07fcba68_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class=""></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>New model for Lara Croft</strong> – Her original outfits are stunning. Her silhouette—iconic. Need I say more?</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Additional updates</strong> – We love the classic look of the animations, textures, and VFX. We’ve made adjustments in the modern scheme to look consistent with the updated models for a polished final look.</li>
</ul>
<p class="">We send our admiration and thanks to the Tomb Raider community for inspiring us to work on this lovingly restored edition of Tomb Raider I-III. We’ll see you on February 14.</p>
<p class="">Pre-orders are available now on PlayStation Store.</p>
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<p class="">The New Year celebrations don’t have to finish on January 1. For a limited time* PlayStation Store is putting on a spectacular promotional show with a new wave of discounts. You’ll be able to save up to 75% on a variety of games, which include EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition (60% off), Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (60%) off and many more. </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/cb82efd7-ada8-4dcb-8bbc-360562740689?emcid=ow-pl-502308">Head to Playstation Store</a> when the New Year Deals promotion starts* to find out your regional discount.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/17/bulletstorm-vr-sci-fi-shooters-ps-vr2-features-detailed/',
                'Bulletstorm VR: sci-fi shooter’s PS VR2 features detailed',
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<p class="">Welcome to Stygia! Stroll along the tranquil corridors of this once luxurious resort planet, serenaded by the sweet sounds of explosions and gunfire. Sit back and take in the vivid colors of the sunset – the secret ingredient is gamma radiation! Why not make some new friends? Our friendly cannibal gangs would kill to meet you.</p>
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<p class="">Bulletstorm VR invites you to a blood-soaked and adrenaline-fuelled story with guns, gore, and gruesome enemies. Playing as Grayson Hunt, former elite mercenary and current space pirate, you are marooned on a hell planet and the only way out is through – through a hail of bullets, that is. You and your squad must survive not only the horrors of the planet’s inhabitants but also exact vengeance on the man who put you there – your ex-commander, General Victor Sarrano.</p>
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<p class="">The secret to any good vacation is packing smart, and your trip to Stygia would be incomplete without a kick-ass arsenal you can wield with your own two hands. Yes, two – give it to your enemies with both hands with Bulletstorm VR’s exclusive and full support for dual-wielding weapons. Like everyone else, you too must have wondered, in moments of quiet reflection, what does it feel like to lasso a bloodthirsty mutant with an energy leash and sling them into a razor sharp cactus? Well, wonder no more! The energy leash in Bulletstorm VR is a dynamic weapon that lets you pull, push, trap, and even explode enemies up close and far away.</p>
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<p class="">A resort getaway is the perfect place to explore a different side of yourself. Who are you when you’re not a space pirate, grinding away at your day job, shooting up skull-faced goons? Maybe you’re a baddie with an attitude and brand new energy blades. Bulletstorm VR lets you play two brand new levels as Trishka Novak and dual-wield energy blade weapons as sharp as her tongue.</p>
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<p class="">Of course, you always need familiar favorites on holiday, just in case you start feeling homesick. And what’s more familiar than the comforting heft of a good old-fashioned gun? Nothing quite like a rifle with a 100-round magazine to help you lie back in peace (and your enemies in pieces). We have rocket-launching revolvers, multitasking high-speed drill blasters, and bazookas with exploding footballs. Or, how about a four-barrelled shotgun? After all, if you can’t go a little overboard on holiday, when can you?</p>
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<p class="">Sounds like a dream vacation? With the PS VR2, dreams become a virtual reality – or as real as cutting-edge haptics and visuals allow. A 110-degree field of vision lets you take in Bulletstorm’s next-generation visuals – and keep an eye on enemies and traps. The 2000 x 2040 resolution rate per eye brings the grit of Stygia’s badlands and terrordomes to life while the six-axis motion sensing system lets you embody Grayson Hunt as he shoots, punches, kicks, and drinks his way through the planet’s underbelly.</p>
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<p class="">With the PS VR2 Sense controllers, each action immerses you deeper into the world of Bulletstorm. Explosions reverberate not only in your ears but also in your hands. Each weapon in your arsenal feels different in your hands – letting you instinctively know when to reload and how to adjust your aim.</p>
<p class="">So join us this January 18 for the trip of your dreams – and your enemies’ nightmares. See you in Stygia, boners!</p>
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<p class="">For a limited time* PlayStation Store is putting on a spectacular promotional show January Deals with a new wave of discounts. You’ll be able to save up to 80% on a variety of games, which include EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition (60% off), Street Fighter 6 (34% off), Hazelight Bundle (67% off) and many more. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/19/genshin-impact-version-4-4-brings-new-friends-and-visual-enhancements-jan-31/',
                'Genshin Impact version 4.4 brings new friends and visual enhancements Jan 31',
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<p class="">Hello, Travelers! The <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/genshin-impact/?smcid=ma">Genshin Impact</a> dev team is excited to wish you all the best for the new year and announce our first version update of 2024! Version 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze will be released on January 31 and brings us back to Liyue! You are invited to join Xianyun and Gaming to celebrate the new year in Teyvat, enjoy the festivities and obtain numerous rewards, including 10 + 3 Intertwined Fate, a free 4-star Liyue character, and a new outfit for Xingqiu.</p>
<p class="">Additionally, Chenyu Valley to the northwest of Liyue, is finally open for exploration. Visit the village brimming with tea fragrance and the bustling port connecting Fontaine, and seek out tales of adepti amongst the breathtaking mountains surrounded by clouds and mist.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Generous rewards and new outfits for the new year</strong></h3>
<p class="">The Lantern Rite will once again light up Liyue Harbor soon to celebrate the new year in Teyvat, with its new theme: kites! These can take multiple shapes and patterns, and even include Fontainian mechanisms that allow people’s hopes to be carried far and wide for the year to come. By participating in the event’s mini-games, you will also earn Festive Fever which will allow you to obtain various rewards, including Xingqiu’s new free outfit.</p>
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<p class="">Besides this, the daily login event and New Year mails will be back again! By logging in daily within a certain period of time, you can receive Intertwined Fate ×10. You will then also receive Intertwined Fate ×3 and Fragile Resin ×2 via in-game mails. In addition, Ganyu and Shenhe will both receive new outfits, that are available in store with a limited-time discount.</p>
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<p class="">The new year also ushers in new friendships. Our adeptus friend, Cloud Retainer, finally reveals herself in her human form Xianyun and becomes a playable 5-star Anemo character, who wields the catalyst. Using her adepti powers and mechanical inventions, she can leap into the air and dash forward two more times, or heal nearby characters and enhance their jump height and Plunging Attacks. Gaming, a new 4-star Pyro Claymore wielder will also appear. He is an enthusiast of Wushou dancing, an art inspired by traditional lion dance, which incorporates movements from this dance into his combat style. In Version 4.4 Event Wishes, Xianyun and Gaming both debut along with Nahida’s rerun in the first half of the version, while the latter half will see the reruns of Xiao and Yae Miko.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mountains stand tall, with jade beneath</strong></h3>
<p class="">Northwest of the bustling Liyue Harbor, Travelers will discover Chenyu Vale, a stunning new area with beautiful towering mountains and tranquil rivers. In this area, you will find important human settlements such as Qiaoying Village and Yilong Wharf, as well as mist-shrouded mountains where tales of adepti await.</p>
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<p class="">The name of Chenyu Vale, meaning <em>where jade descends</em>, comes from a legend of an adeptus who threw a pair of jade bracelets into the waters to protect the locals from a flood. As this auspicious story is passed down through generations, the local people and businesses also flourish. The impressive Yilong Wharf, known for its majestic water elevators, serves as a vital link for commerce between Liyue and Fontaine. Another human settlement, Qiaoying Village, has long been known for tea production, which involves a roasting method created by the adepti.</p>
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<p class="">But most of Chenyu Valley belongs to the wild hills, valleys, waterfalls and tales of the adepti. Legendary beasts also reside here, including the new boss enemy, the Solitary Suanni. As you delve into the mountains and winding paths, the history of this land will reveal itself.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A valley created with new technology</strong></h3>
<p class="">Being a part of Liyue, Chenyu Vale is also inspired by a traditional oriental aesthetic. To render its hills, valleys, and waterfalls in the distance and near with enveloping clouds and mist in a style similar to shan shui painting, we deployed two new technologies: Global Far Fog (GFF) and Gradient Tint Rock on PlayStation and PC, as well as a simplified version on mobile.</p>
<p class="">Clouds and mist are constantly present in Chenyu Vale, and the Global Far Fog (GFF) feature allows you to better observe how they take on different forms around the rolling hills. By taking into account height, terrain, and other conditions, the developers were able to allow Volumetric Fog to change in density and direction as it passes through different locations. For example, thick clouds converge in low, narrow areas of the valley, while light mist lingers around the cape of the mountains or open areas.</p>
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<p class="">Inspired by shan shui, a traditional painting style, and ink wash techniques, Gradient Tint Rock technology is a new tool that our artists and developers created to portray different parts of the lofty mountains through transitions between three colors: cyan, green, and tan. By creating various distance fields in 3D and customizing them for each mountain, it is possible to see a different color gradient depending on the altitude, distance, textural characteristics of the rocks, and structure of each mountain. For example, the leafy parts, the summit and the ubac will appear in dark cyan and green, while the barren paths and the lower parts can gradually integrate into a lighter earthy tan, hence the name of the technique: Gradient Tint Rock.</p>
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<p class="">We highly recommend exploring the peak of Mt. Lingmeng or Mt. Mingyuan, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Chenyu Vale. With Global Far Fog and Gradient Tint Rock, we want to offer you an even more intense and visually impressive experience during your exploration journey.</p>
<p class="">Last but not least, we’d like to extend our thanks to everyone who has joined us on our journey in Teyvat. We hope you enjoy the Lantern Rite celebrations and the compelling new adventures in Chenyu Vale. Wishing you a fantastic new year, and looking forward to seeing you next time!</p>
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                'Share of the Week – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (again)',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to travel back to the shores of Valhalla to face Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök 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/Dadavidtd/status/1747635165222834540/photo/1"><em>Dadavidtd</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Blade of Olympus at a cyclops</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/luucas_saantana/status/1746450635568910693/photo/1"><em>luucas_saantana</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Helios hanging from Kratos’ belt</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1747506055876088276/photo/3"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Blades of Chaos set aflame</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Falconswift87/status/1746457662911287377/photo/1"><em>Falconswift87</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a portrait of Freya in her full armor on the sands of Valhalla</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/AaronViegas6/status/1746414149356466296/photo/1"><em>AaronViegas6</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swipes the Blade of Olympus in a blue flaming arch</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/crisg_art/status/1747642951008715045/photo/4"><em>crisg_art</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Tyr kneels with his eyes glowing and surrounded by flame.</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</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 24, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re diving into The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Share harrowing moments from Ellie and Abby’s journeys using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/19/blizzard-shares-diablo-iv-construct-build-strategies-for-season-3-live-january-23/',
                'Blizzard shares Diablo IV Construct build strategies for Season 3, live January 23',
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<p class="">Fight through fearsome Vaults and avoid lethal hazards while fighting alongside your Seneschal Companion in <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/diablo-iv/?smcid=ma">Diablo IV</a>’s<em> </em>Season of the Construct. On January 23, dive into a new Seasonal Questline where you’ll receive your very own Seneschal Construct. As an exclusive deep dive for Season of the Construct, we’re going to give an overview of how to earn your Construct and the Stones needed to increase their lethality. Here’s the insider scoop on key builds you can use to obliterate your enemies.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crush, conquer, Constructs</strong></h2>
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<p class="">The Seneschal Construct is obtained during the Seasonal Questline in Season of the Construct. To begin the Seasonal Questline, you’ll need to create a new Seasonal Character and select the Skip Main Campaign option to dive right in<em>.</em> If you have not yet completed the Main Campaign, create a new character on the Seasonal realm, complete the prologue, and then use the Skip Main Campaign option to access the Seasonal Questline.</p>
<p class="">Once your Seneschal Companion is obtained, your next step is to customize them with Governing<strong> </strong>and Tuning<strong> </strong>Stones. Governing Stones give your companion a variety of abilities, ranging from launching smaller Constructs to detonate on impact to shooting down enemy projectiles. Tuning Stones modify the skills of the associated Governing Stones, such as increasing the attack speed or instantly destroying enemy barriers. Each Construct can be customized with two Governing Stones and six Tuning Stones (three Tuning stones to modify one Governing Stone), leading to a variety of potent combinations to uncover.</p>
<p class="">These stones can be obtained in a few different ways. The primary way to earn these will be from Vaults, an all-new dungeon type that pits players against lethal hazards and enemy Constructs. Additionally, they can be earned as a completion reward from defeating the Seasonal Boss, completing Arcane Tremors in the Overworld, or by unlocking them in the Season Journey.</p>
<p class="">Defeating enemy Constructs will also drop Shattered Stone, which can be used to craft Governing and Tuning Stones at your local Jeweler.</p>
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<p class="">Once you have multiple copies of the same Governing and Tuning Stones, you can merge stones of a similar quality together to increase their overall Level. Leveling up your Governing and Tuning Stones is key to maximizing your Seneschal Companion to be the ultimate ally in your fight against the Constructs.</p>
<p class="">With your Seneschal Companion at your side, here’s some insider builds you can use to mercilessly crush your foes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Insider scoop: Seneschal builds for the intrepid Wanderer</strong></h2>
<p class="">Each Governing and Tuning Stone in Diablo IV has its own advantages that can translate to unique playstyles and combat styles. Here’s a few builds that will have you slaying in Season of the Construct.</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Bushwack<br/>Tuning Stones: Arcing Support, Registered Danage, Frigid Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Gyrate<br/>Tuning Stones: Voluminous Support, Mockery Support, Initiative Support</li>
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<p class="">With this utility-focused build, your Seneschal Companion teleports to your enemies – instantly attacking them and dealing damage to surrounding enemies. The Construct also taunts enemies and pulls them in, attracting and collecting your enemies to their position while you deal copious amounts of damage from the sidelines.</p>
<p class="">Cast skills from across the skirmish as a Sorcerer or Rogue and rain down chaos while the Seneschal grabs their attention.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Autodefense Lightning Vortex</strong></h3>
<p class="">Recommended classes: Barbarian, Druid</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Autodefense<br/>Tuning Stones: Voluminous Support, Gripping Support, Initiative Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Lightning Bolt<br/>Tuning Stones: Multi-shot Support, Piercing Support, Seeking Support</li>
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<p class="">This melee-focused build amplifies the area-of-effect of your Seneschal Companion’s attacks, while Gripping Support pulls in any enemies to the Seneschal that have their projectiles stopped by Autodefense.</p>
<p class="">The key part of this build relies on the Initiative Support Tuning Stone—which auto-teleports the Seneschal Companion to you—consistently drawing enemies closer and making it easier to dispatch them. The Autodefense Stone also makes you nearly immune to enemy projectiles while it’s active. The set-up on Lightning Bolt deals general crowd control damage, softening up your foes as you plunge in for the kill.</p>
<p class="">Barbarians will crush their opponents left and right, while melee-focused Druid builds (Stormclaw and Werewolf builds) will relish in the frenzied brawls this stone combination brings.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fire Tempest Accelerant</strong></h3>
<p class="">Recommended classes: Necromancer, Rogue</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Tempest<br/>Tuning Stones: Arcing Support, Duration Support, Voluminous Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Focus Fire<br/>Tuning Stones: Dusk Support, Gripping Support, Voluminous Support</li>
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<p class="">This deadly build benefits classes that deal high amounts of damage-per-second. The Tempest Governing Stone is mechanically more complex, but very satisfying to use if pulled off correctly. The Tempest Stone damage-over-time amplifies the longer the effect persists, increasing in strength as it leaps to a new enemy after each one dies. It quickly goes from not dealing a lot of damage to clearing screens if you can continue to feed the damage-over-time effect.<br/></p>
<p class="">On Focus Fire, Dusk Support interrupts enemy attacks and reduces their overall damage output. Gripping Support helps by pulling enemies towards your companion and sets up Focus Fire to hit more enemies. Finally, Voluminous Support makes the damage area wider ensuring more enemies are hit.<br/><br/>Rogues and Necromancers will easily capitalize on this heavy damage-over-time build from their respective classes, harnessing the slow burn of the Tempest Governing Stone. Duration Support makes the Tempest effect last longer giving it a much higher chance to spread, with the additional duration increasing the overall damage Tempest deals.These builds are only a start. Experiment and theory craft with the Seneschal Companion to find your favorite playstyle making you the ultimate Vault plunderer. We’ll see you in Diablo IV’s<em> </em>Season of the Construct when it arrives on January 23.</p>
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<p class="">You ever get one of those awkward phone calls from your cousin that he and his family are in town and want to drop in for an unexpected house visit? Or your buddy texts you about arguing with their roommate, and they need to come over and cool down. Or, perhaps, the most dread-inducing — your coworker’s kid-sitter canceled, and they need an emergency backup. Suddenly, you’ve got guests over, and you need to keep them entertained for a while. Fortunately for you, you’ve got a <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation Plus</a> membership and extra controllers, which means one thing:  it’s local multiplayer time.</p>
<p class="">But even if you’re not in an urgent need to keep a surprise audience entertained, getting a group of players together on the couch to have a good time is one of the best uses of your PlayStation. There are plenty of amazing PS4 and PS5 games you can always boot up whenever you need a good serving of multiplayer mayhem. Here are some of our favorites available with PlayStation Plus.*</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nobody Saves The World</h2>
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<li><strong>Drinkbox Studios</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>2 players </strong></li>
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<p class="">Everyone’s a hero in this chaotic transformation-focused action/RPG. With the aid of a magic wand, your bland amorphous humanoid character assumes myriad different forms, each with a unique playstyle–and, with a friend in tow, you can take on forms that cover for each other’s weaknesses or double up on your strengths. With hundreds of combinations of forms and abilities to explore and blast through foes, you’ll have hours of fun with bodily modification.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Available as a PlayStation Plus January 2024 Monthly game.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands</h2>
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<li><strong>Gearbox Studios</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>Up to 4 players on PS5, 2 players on PS4</strong></li>
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<p class="">The weirdness and humor of the beloved Borderlands series continues in this tabletop fantasy-themed spinoff. You and three of your friends/frenemies can play together in a weird and wild fantasy loot-driven FPS with your own customizable characters in classes like Stabbomancer and Brr-zerker. Use melee weapons, spells, and (of course) lots and lots of crazy guns to eradicate enemies and get all the sweet, sweet rewards. Play in either normal co-op mode or coopetition mode, where you’ll need to squabble to decide who gets what loot.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection</h2>
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<li><strong>PS4</strong></li>
<li><strong>2 player competitive</strong></li>
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<p class="">We all know and love Street Fighter. Even if your play partner’s never thrown a Hadoken in their life, it’ll only take a couple of minutes to learn, and then you’ve got even more fun and strategy to dig into. With 12 different Street Fighter games in one package, you can stick with the classic Street Fighter II titles, or dig deep into the later Alpha and III series. You don’t have to be able to do the Daigo Parry to have hours of fun digging into the storied history of Street Fighter with a friend–but once you’ve had fun playing competitively, you may want to take your skills to the next level.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dragon’s Crown Pro</h2>
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<li><strong>VanillaWare/Atlus USA</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4</strong></li>
<li><strong>Up to 4 players</strong></li>
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<p class="">Don’t have your dice and Dungeon Master gear on hand for your tabletop roleplaying session? Boot up Dragon’s Crown Pro and take your gang of adventurers on a gorgeous side-scrolling journey through realms of treasure and fantasy. Play as one of six classes and travel into dungeons as a band of up to four players, felling fearsome foes in fierce action gameplay and returning to the tavern with tales of bravado and plenty of sweet loot. Customize your warrior with skill trees to create your dream fantasy fighter. Will you discover the legendary Dragon’s Crown?*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge</h2>
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<li><strong>Tribute Games/Dotemu</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>6 players on/offline </strong></li>
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<p class="">Take a trip back to the days of multiplayer Turtle beat-em-up action at the local arcade, but with brand-new visuals, super special moves, loads of secrets, and no need to worry if some kid before you spilled orange soda on the player-three joystick. Run through the single-session arcade mode with up to six players or, if you’re spending a while together, play through Story Mode co-op to build custom character loadouts and aim to conquer special challenges. Add the DLC expansion Dimension Shellshock for a new Survival mode and even more playable characters.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sackboy: A Big Adventure</h2>
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<p class="">LittleBigPlanet’s star sets out with some friends on an incredible family-friendly journey through a beautiful 3D world. The very fabric of Craftworld is abundant with stretchy, bouncy, tactile joy that allows you to use Sackboy’s robust movement skills in delightfully enjoyable and creative ways. But to get the most out of this Big Adventure, you’ll want to visit with friends (up to three more), as some stages and challenges require cooperation to conquer.*</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ascent</h2>
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<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
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<p class="">Well, it looks like the megacorporation that you and your buddies were employed (read: enslaved) by in the cyberpunk world of Veles suddenly collapsed. Now, everything in your neighborhood’s going to hell. It’s time to get the guns out and solve problems. Explore neon-lit, dilapidated environments in an open world from an isometric viewpoint while blasting through foes and hazards with twin-stick shooter action. Augment yourself with upgrades and hack into forbidden areas as you acquire new skills, strengths, and loot. And don’t neglect to take cover when you have to. It’s better than becoming a bullet-ridden shell.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em><br/></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Titles available with PlayStation Plus memberships at the time of article publish.</em></p>
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