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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/28/stockpile-is-back-with-a-twist-in-destruction-allstars-brand-new-event/',
                'Stockpile is back with a twist in Destruction AllStars’ brand new event',
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<p class="">Stockpile is back, with a twist, in our brand-new event which launches today in Destruction AllStars! Our second event, Unite, wrapped up last week and now our new event, Survive, is bringing back an old game mode with a new twist as Stockpile Frenzy joins the Trios playlist. This latest event is also adding new game mode “special rules” to add a bit of spice to our existing game modes along with brand new cosmetics for you to earn and unlock, be it through the weekly challenges or our new AllStar Pass! Finally, our competitive mode will be receiving brand new rewards this season, so there’s a lot to dig into in today’s blog post!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tornado warning in effect</h2>
<p class="">Stockpile is one of our team based game modes with more of an objective focus, it revolves around collecting gears from damaged opponents and depositing them into your team’s bank to score points. Stockpile Frenzy has been designed from the ground up for the trios playlist where three teams of three players battle it out in the arena with one bank each. Deposit gears in your own bank to score points or drain gears from your opponents banks! Whilst it sounds straight forward, the arena is working against you as a vehicle-destroying tornado tears through the map, devouring anything in its path! You’ll need to show off your driving skill and navigate the arena to get your gears safely to your bank, or execute a close drive by to collect gears near the tornadoes for some last minute points. We’re really excited to get this version of Stockpile back into the multiplayer playlists as we’ve seen lots of requests from our community for its return. The team at Lucid can’t wait to see how everyone reacts to the new danger of the tornadoes and to the new dynamic trios brings to the mode!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spice up the arena</h2>
<p class="">Tornadoes aren’t the only way in which we’re changing things up in the arena. We’re also adding a series of special rules to our Quickplay and Trios playlists. The idea behind these special rules is to give players ways to earn extra points during a game of Destruction AllStars by mixing up their playstyles a little. Here’s a breakdown of these new special rules:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Team Targets (Mayhem Trios)<ul><li>Each team is given a “rival” team to target.</li><li>Taking out that team awards bonus points.</li></ul></li><li>Most Wanted (Mayhem Quickplay)<ul><li>Players that wreck 3 opponents will become marked on the HUD for all players in the arena.</li><li>Players who then wreck or KO the marked player will be awarded bonus points.</li></ul></li><li>Team Break Pack (Any Trios Game Mode)<ul><li>At fixed points during a game, the Team Break Pack item will spawn in the arena, marked for all players on the HUD.</li><li>If a player collects the Team Break Pack, their team will have their Hero Vehicle and AllStar breakers filled and made instantly available.</li></ul></li></ul>
<p class="">We’re interested to see how these new special rules affect your choice of AllStar! Special rules will be active from next week, so you and your friends have got some time to plan how you’re going to tackle these new objectives!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Competitive Season Three</h2>
<p class="">With our third event comes another refresh of our competitive rewards. As with last season, your performance in the competitive Blitz playlist will earn you competitive currency that you can spend exclusively on cosmetic rewards from the competitive store. The higher your rank, the more you get to show off in style with new player glows and effects for some of our highest ranked players!</p>
<p class="">Outside of competitive mode, we have brand new skins and cosmetics available in the store along with a brand new AllStar Pass packed full of cosmetics and currencies in both the free and premium tiers. You can also earn rewards by completing the weekly challenges, with brand new challenges added for Survive. However you choose to play, you’ll always be making progress towards completing challenges and earning new rewards!</p>
<p class="">The Survive event is live in Destruction AllStars right now! PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can download Destruction AllStars from the Game Cataloug at no additional charge. Be sure to follow us on<a href="https://twitter.com/PlayDestruction"> Twitter</a> for all the latest news and updates and we’ll see you in the arena!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/28/gran-turismo-7-update-1-23-headlined-by-porsche-vision-gt-spyder-volkswagen-id-r-and-nissan-silvia-ks-type-s/',
                'Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.23 headlined by Porsche Vision GT Spyder, Volkswagen ID.R, and Nissan Silvia K’s Type S',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! The 1.23 update for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today September 28 at 11:00pm PDT* (September 29 at 7am BST / 3pm JST). </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Three New Added Cars!</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Volkswagen ID.R ’19</h2>
<p class=""><strong>The prototype EV that rewrote speed records around the world.</strong></p>
<p class="">The ID.R’s body is made from carbon-fibre with oversized wings placed on the front and rear to produce maximum downforce. At 5.2 m long, the car is relatively large but actually weighs less than 1,100 kg. The dual-motor 4WD system produces a maximum 500 kW (670 BHP) / 650 Nm (66.3 kgfm), allowing for a 0-62.1 miles/h acceleration time of just 2.25s. These performance statistics put it well on par with race cars using internal combustion engines. In the real world, the ID.R competed in numerous motorsports events around the world with record breaking results. At the 2018 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, driver Romain Dumas set a record of 7m57s, the first ever run to break the 8 minute mark. Again at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe, the ID.R set the record for fastest lap by an EV at 6m5s. At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the car became the first to ever finished the legendary hillclimb in under 40 seconds with a record of 39.9s. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94</h2>
<p class=""><strong>The 6th gen. Silvia presents heightened luxury in a wide body format.</strong></p>
<p class="">The S14 is 1,730 mm wide compared to the S13’s  and the track width has also been increased to match. The new model is also 30 mm longer at 4,500 mm, and 5 mm taller at 1,295 mm for an overall larger body. The softer lines of the body design though makes the width of the car stand out the most. The K’s grade model also featured 16-inch wheels as standard. The engine is a retuned version of the S13’s SR20 series. The highest grade K’s model features an intercooled turbocharger and produces 14 BHP more than the previous generation at 216 BHP/28 kgfm with the naturally aspirated Q’s and J’s models producing 157 BHP/19.2 kgfm. The basic suspension structure has also been carried over from the S13 utilising front struts with a multilink system on the rear. The car was also available with the ‘Super HICAS’ electronic rear wheel steering system.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Porsche’s modern yet daring statement on the future of the sports car.</strong></p>
<p class="">The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo follows in this tradition of the German manufacturer and is at the same time a truly modern and bold statement about the future of the sports car. It merges elements of the iconic design of historic Porsche sports cars with race car genes of the record-breaking 919 Hybrid and the pioneering spirit of Porsche’s first electric sports car, the Taycan, into a high-performance lightweight sports car. Exterior and interior design flow seamlessly into one another and provide drivers with the feeling of becoming one with the car ‒ especially once they take a seat in the cockpit of the state-of-the-art carbon monocoque chassis. The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo’s dual electric engine layout delivers a system power output of 820 kW (1,098 BHP) and a maximum torque of 1,090 Nm (111 kgfm). An innovative active aerodynamic system dynamically reacts to all driving situations to enhance the car’s performance. Perfectly suited for the demanding corners and high-speed segments found on tracks like the Nürburgring Nordschleife or on alpine roads. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">California II and Tokyo II Scapes</h2>
<p class="">Also included in today’s Update are two new Scapes. Check them out below. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/28/the-ps5-features-bringing-a-plague-tale-requiem-to-life/',
                'The PS5 features bringing A Plague Tale: Requiem to life',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/c803cd4bf2d9ac897ccf2480733f283c9e6e80ba.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi everyone! I’m Nicolas Bécavin, Lead Engine Programmer on A Plague Tale: Requiem. The game launches on October 18, and I’m here to give you a little preview of what you can expect tech-wise! </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking the next-gen leap </h2>
<p class="">We decided to develop A Plague Tale: Requiem on PlayStation 5 to set ourselves completely free from last-gen constraints and make the most out of the features brought by the new gen. The potential it offers is incredible! Take the load time for instance: it is reduced in a way that makes new map and level design possible. With an increased memory on top, we get better draw distance which means you’ll be able to see way farther. Horizons will literally expand! The result is a much more open environment than introduced in the first game.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unleashing the rats </h2>
<p class="">Rats are a key feature of A Plague Tale, and for this second game we wanted to push new-gen possibilities to the max to bring the rats-induced horror and trauma to a next level. The number of rats on-screen has been multiplied by 60, growing from 5,000 to 300,000! It’s a good number to convey the vision of the apocalypse which keeps increasingly oppressing our heroes. We’ve also changed the aspect of their movement, so that they look like a giant wave, much like a tsunami crashing down on you. We’re lucky to work with our own, in-house engine and rely on it to tackle challenging renderings like this one, of an element which is completely specific to A Plague Tale. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shedding a new light on an overcast world </h2>
<p class="">Thanks to the power of the new GPU, the quality of lighting can be drastically improved. With a wide array of technical tools and reduced constraints, we can accentuate the role of light, and new situations which involve light can be introduced. Hugo and Amicia will discover new sensations as they travel south, and so will the player! Thanks to this new level of detail, they’ll experience an atmosphere enriched with beams of lights and enhanced lighting over atmospheric elements such as volumetric fog.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A new-gen feast for the eyes </h2>
<p class="">Requiem’s tech doesn’t only take players to a setting with a more vivid atmosphere, but it will also bring more depth to the visual simulation in general. This includes increased geometric quality: technically, there are more polygons over the mesh! The resolution of textures is also improved. A good example of how these advancements affect in-game experience is the high level of details with which terrains will be rendered. For instance, we heavily rely on parallax occlusion mapping to add tiny volumetric details over terrain and props. There will also be more physical and dynamic objects, which will affect how clothing is rendered.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3D space</h2>
<p class="">On top of all this magic, the spatial experience will be enhanced thanks to 3D Audio. That means you’ll be able to perceive where the character who is speaking is located: behind or in front of you, above or below…  Players will be completely surrounded by the game and engaged in a much more realistic and immersive way.</p>
<p class="">The PlayStation 5’s new controller, the DualSense, has also been one of our central points of focus. It brings exceptional immersive tech through haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. I’m going to hand it over to two of my fellow studio members to explain this further. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using the DualSense controller to break down barriers between screen and player</h2>
<p class="">Hey everybody! We’re Asobo Studio’s Cyril Doillon, Lead Programmer, and Aurelien Piters, Audio Director. We’re super excited about everything the next gen brings to the game… with a special mention to the PS5 DualSense controller! It brings a whole new level of realism and immersion to A Plague Tale, with a whole bunch of new features added following Innocence. It’s been incredible to work on and we’ve strived to make the most of this brilliant technology. Here to let you in on DualSense innovations we’ve got in store for you in A Plague Tale’s next chapter!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Haptic feedback and Adaptive Triggers </h2>
<p class="">One of the most ground-breaking innovations brought by the DualSense controller are haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. We’ve started thinking about their implementation while working on the next-gen adaptation of Innocence, which gave us an idea of the most relevant choices for our new game. Requiem will introduce real physical response and gameplay improvements tied to it. The sensory feedback provided will create realistic sensations in the use of weapons and tools. </p>
<p class="">If a weapon requires more pressure for instance, adaptive triggers will adjust the sensation of effort given to the player. Concerning the sling, if you hold the button too long, you’ll lose precision. Adaptive triggers will give the impression that shooting becomes harder, which also works for the player as a marker to measure the right time to shoot.</p>
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<p class="">Amicia will also have a new weapon: a crossbow, which will answer to the same law. At the same time, its physics are not the same as the sling’s. It’s more powerful but it’s slower to use and to equip. Such sensory qualities will find their place in the simulation thanks to adaptive triggers. You’ll have to press a first time to equip the crossbow, then a second time to shoot. This next-gen vibration technology allowing us to tie a physical reaction to the player’s input is quite incredible for us developers. We were used to working with image and sound, now we can create direct effects on the player’s fingers to simulate a real tool.</p>
<p class="">There are also refreshing features coming to communicate character movement: haptic feedback is used to simulate the effect of every step while sprinting, producing little jolts for the player to feel the sprint’s rhythm, giving the impression to be right by the side of the characters and share their sensations.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Haptics-enhanced audio </h2>
<p class="">The audio is also fully reworked with haptic feedback. Swarms of rats can be subtly felt through the pad, through stereo vibrations. It’s as if you could touch sounds. That’s also the case with explosions and real-time cinematics; they’ll affect you physically thanks to the range of sensory input offered by the DualSense controller. The opportunities it presents brings a whole new dimension to the gameplay; you’ll be able to feel movements around you, such as where the rats are coming from! The game will offer richer situations thanks to a heightened perception of the environment which will include not only direct interaction but also semi-distant elements. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DualSense Speaker </h2>
<p class="">Another innovation brought by the DualSense is its built-in speaker. We use it to play the sound of weapons when no headset is used, giving audio feedback to the player when using the sling and the crossbow. It delivers a far more dynamic experience, with the possibility to hear an arrow or a stone in the air. It’s a third speaker given to the player, which allows for subtle feedback to be delivered on top of the rest of the soundtrack, acting independently of the music and the ambient sound.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Plague Tale 2.0</h2>
<p class="">To sum it all up, we’ve been fully embracing all new tech opportunities in order to provide a more open environment, with more light, more details, more geometry, more texture. Oh, and more rats!</p>
<p class="">We hope you enjoy all these prospects and will be ready to embark on Amicia and Hugo’s next journey on October 18! You can pre-order the game now on PS5.</p>
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                'PlayStation Stars launches in Asia today, with additional markets coming soon',
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<p class=""><strong>Update: </strong>PlayStation Stars lands in North and South America today.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">What an exciting moment for PlayStation!  Today marks the first regional launch of our new loyalty program – PlayStation Stars. I am pleased to usher in this new initiative for our PlayStation community, launching first in Asia, which celebrates our players’ achievements with fun and delightful campaigns and the ability to earn rewards such as points and digital collectibles.</p>
<p class="">With this launch, we commence our global rollout for PlayStation Stars, and this is just the beginning.  We will continue to evolve the program by adding new features, rewards, benefits and ways to enjoy what you love about PlayStation.  </p>
<p class="">Let’s take a look at some of the key details of the program.</p>
<p class=""><strong>When is PlayStation Stars launching?</strong></p>
<p class="">Below are the following launch dates for PlayStation Stars:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Asia, including Japan: <strong>September 29</strong> (local time)</li><li>North and South America: <strong>October 5</strong> (local time)</li><li>Europe, Australia, and New Zealand: <strong>October 13</strong> (local time)</li></ul>
<p class=""><strong>What do I need to join PlayStation Stars? Is a PlayStation Plus membership required?</strong></p>
<p class="">PlayStation Stars is free to join. You’ll only need to have an adult account for PlayStation Network and accept the program’s Terms of Service. While you will earn certain benefits for being a PlayStation Plus member, a PlayStation Plus membership is not required to join PlayStation Stars.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How can I access PlayStation Stars?</strong></p>
<p class="">The full PlayStation Stars experience is accessible through the PlayStation App on iOS and Android. You can also join PlayStation Stars via <a href="http://playstation.com">playstation.com</a>.</p>
<p class="">We have plans to expand to console devices in the future.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How does the program work?</strong></p>
<p class="">With PlayStation Stars, you earn rewards by completing a variety of campaigns and activities. Our “Monthly Check-In” campaign simply requires you to play any game to receive a reward. Other campaigns will ask you to earn specific trophies, or even be among one of the first players to platinum a blockbuster title in their country/region. One of our first campaigns is called “Hit Play/1994” where members who correctly launch games that match song-based clues receive a special collectible.</p>
<p class="">Campaigns are updated regularly so check the PlayStation App to see new campaigns. </p>
<p class=""><strong>What rewards can I earn?</strong></p>
<p class="">There are two types of rewards – loyalty points and digital collectibles. Points can be redeemed in a catalog that may include PSN wallet funds, exclusive digital collectibles and select PlayStation Store products. As an additional benefit, PlayStation Plus members enrolled in PlayStation Stars automatically earn points for purchases on <a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/latest?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiOnUYiC%5B%E2%80%A6%5DUHU6w0Pj6DwZnHlH7yIZmxytmbu1nMKUaAlreEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">PlayStation Store</a>.*</p>
<p class="">Digital collectibles are beautifully rendered, digital representations of things that PlayStation fans enjoy, including figurines of beloved and iconic characters from games and other forms of entertainment, as well as cherished devices that tap into Sony’s history of innovation. There will be new collectibles to earn regularly, ultra-rare collectibles to strive for, or something surprising to collect just for fun. </p>
<p class="">The digital collectibles you earn or acquire can be arranged on a display case within the PlayStation App.  You can also set the display case to be viewed by others, if you choose.</p>
<p class="">At launch, by simply joining, all members will receive the Star Gazer Telescope.  We’ll have Punto the gondolier from Ape Escape 2, PocketStation, Toro and Kuro celebrating, and more, as some of the first digital collectables for members to earn or acquire. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Are digital collectables one-of-a-kind? Can I sell or trade my digital collectables?</strong></p>
<p class="">These digital collectibles are created just for our loyalty program, and while some can be rare, they are not one-of-a-kind nor does it leverage blockchain technology. They cannot be resold or traded. Digital collectibles can only be earned or acquired through PlayStation Stars. </p>
<p class=""><strong>How can I find out how rare a digital collectible is?</strong></p>
<p class="">A digital collectible’s rarity can be found on the campaign details screen and the collectible’s details page.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How do I track and redeem my points?</strong></p>
<p class="">Your points balance can be found on PlayStation App under your Player Profile / PlayStation Stars Points History. Points can be used to redeem items in your Rewards Catalog, which may include digital collectibles, games, or digital PSN wallet funds.   </p>
<p class="">To redeem your points, go to PlayStation App &gt; Player Profile &gt; Playstation Stars &gt; Rewards Catalog.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What benefits do I get for being a PlayStation Plus member if I join PlayStation Stars?</strong></p>
<p class="">A PlayStation Plus membership is not required to join PlayStation Stars. However, as a PlayStation Plus member, if you join PlayStation Stars you can earn points for purchases on PlayStation Store, including each subscription payment for your PlayStation Plus membership. Please note PSN wallet top ups are not eligible for earning PlayStation Stars points. </p>
<p class=""><strong>What are status levels?</strong></p>
<p class="">PlayStation Stars will have four status levels that reflect the milestones you reach.  They are based on the number of non-common trophies earned for gameplay as well as full game purchases from the PlayStation Store. The higher your level is, the more perks and benefits you can get. </p>
<p class=""><strong>How long will I get to stay at my status level?</strong></p>
<p class="">Once you reach a status level, you will stay there for the remainder of the calendar year plus an additional 13 months. For example, if you earned status level 2 in October, your Level 2 status would remain valid through that calendar year, and continue for the next 13 months from January 1 of the next year, through January 31 of the following year.  </p>
<p class="">For more information, please visit the following webpage when PlayStation Stars launches in your region: <a href="http://www.playstation.com/playstation-stars">www.playstation.com/playstation-stars</a> </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>* You need to be signed into your account for PlayStation Network at the time of your purchase on PlayStation Store. Make sure you’re logged into the account for PlayStation Network you used to join PlayStation Stars, before you make your purchase.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/29/sackboy-a-big-adventure-is-coming-to-pc-on-october-27/',
                'Sackboy: A Big Adventure is coming to PC on October 27',
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<p class="">That’s right! PlayStation’s iconic woolen hero is heading to PC! We’re so excited that a whole new audience of players is going to get the chance to join Sackboy on his big adventure.</p>
<p class="">Today, we’re delighted to be able to reveal details of the new features and enhancements that you can look forward to when the game releases on October 27 . There is also some great pre-purchase content available, see below for more details!</p>
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<p class="">The first thing to call out is the new visuals. We wanted this game to visually stunning on PC, so with that goal in mind here are some of the new graphical features we’ve added to make the most of your hardware:</p>
<p class="">·   <strong>4K with target @ 120FPS<sup>1</sup>.</strong> The stunning patchwork of Craftworld is rendered in beautiful 4K detail.<br/>·   <strong>Deep Learning Super Sampling. </strong>NVIDIA DLSS2 increases graphics performance using dedicated processors found only on GeForce RTX GPUs, boosting frame rates with uncompromised image quality.<br/>·   <strong>VRR.</strong> Variable refresh rate support makes Sackboy more responsive than ever.<sup>2</sup></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Wide screen!</strong> The game supports a wide range of display ratios, including ultrawide 21:9.<sup>3</sup></li></ul>
<p class="">While we have added all these new graphical features for players with high-end machines, we’ve also worked hard to make sure that a range of different hardware is supported. Here are the details of the minimum and recommended specs:</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-store"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong> </strong></td><td><strong>MINIMUM</strong></td><td><strong>RECOMMENDED</strong></td><td><strong>HIGH</strong></td><td><strong>VERY HIGH</strong></td><td><strong>ULTRA</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>AVG Performance </strong></td><td>720P @ 30FPS</td><td>1080P @ 30FPS</td><td>1080P @ 60FPS</td><td>1440P @ 60FPS</td><td>4K @ 60FPS</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Graphics Settings</strong></td><td>Low</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>Very High</td><td>Custom</td></tr><tr><td><strong>GPU</strong></td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660AMD Radeon R7 265            </td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060AMD Radeon RX580</td><td>NVIDIA GTX 1070 (8 GB)AMD RX 5600 (6 GB) </td><td>NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8 GB)AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB) </td><td>NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB)AMD RX 6800 XT (16 GB) </td></tr><tr><td><strong>CPU</strong></td><td>Intel Core i5-6400 @ 2.7GHzAMD FX-6300 @ 3.5GHz                </td><td>Intel Core i7-4770K @3.5GHzAMD Ryzen 5 1500X @3.5GHZ    </td><td>Intel i7-4770k (4 core 3.5 GHz)AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 core 3.2 GHz)</td><td>Intel i7-7700k (4 core 4.2 GHz)AMD Ryzen 7 3700x (8 core 3.6 GHz)</td><td>Intel i9-9900k (8 core 3.6 GHz)AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (16 core 3.5 GHz)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>RAM</strong></td><td>8 GB DDR</td><td>12 GB DDR</td><td>12 GB DDR</td><td>16 GB DDR</td><td>16 GB DDR</td></tr><tr><td><strong>OS</strong></td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1809)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>STORAGE</strong></td><td>60 GB HDD(SSD Recommended) </td><td>60 GB SSD</td><td>60 GB SSD</td><td>60 GB SSD</td><td>60 GB SSD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">On top of these great visual features, we have also added a whole bunch of peripheral and customisation options. Full support for the DualSense controller heightens the immersion through haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects.<sup>4</sup> For those who prefer mouse and keyboard there is support for both during gameplay and in the UI. The game also supports achievements and cloud saves on both Steam and the Epic Game Store.</p>
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<p class="">So that’s a flavor of the great new enhancements we’ve added to the PC version. We’re also excited to announce that if you pre-purchase the game on Steam or the Epic Games Store ahead of its release on October 27  you will get access to four special PlayStation icon costumes and emotes with which to customize your Sackboy:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Jin</li><li>Sam Porter Bridges</li><li>Connor</li><li>Deacon St. John</li></ul>
<p class="">One final note, the game is great in single player, however when played in co-op a whole new level of chaotic multiplayer fun ensues! So, make sure you share the experience with your friends.</p>
<p class="">We can’t wait for you to get your hands on Sackboy: A Big Adventure when it releases on PC on October 27.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em><sup>1</sup> Compatible PC and display with HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 required</em><br/><em><sup>2</sup> Compatible HDMI 2.1 display device required</em><br/><em><sup>3 </sup>Compatible PC and display device required</em><br/><em><sup>4</sup> Use wired connection to experience full set of DualSense controller features in game.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/30/all-hallows-the-land-of-lost-dreams-is-calling/',
                'All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams is calling…',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/a5cea2d94e0edb20992e6510fd71463d5a7d0dec.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Spooky season is nearly here – and what could be scarier than a purgatory dimension haunted by half-finished ideas and forgotten concepts? Our annual made-in-Dreams Halloween celebration is nearly ready to welcome you – and all of your cruelly abandoned WIPs, you <em>monster</em> – to The Land of Lost Dreams.</p>
<p class="">This year, <a href="https://docs.indreams.me/en/community/news/all-hallows-dreams-2022-announce">we asked </a>the Dreams coMmunity to design strange and unusual glades for players to explore in our Forest of Gloom, and Cursed Trinkets that represent the essence of their creative energy. And oh boy, do they have a lot of that. Our eyes have seen some truly inexplicable things. The cosmic void will be eating well this year.</p>
<p class="">‘But when will <em>we</em> get to visit the cosmic void?’, we hear you cry and wail and gnash (you should really stop doing that, it’s terrible for your teeth). We’re delighted to reveal that <strong>All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams will be live in Dreams and open to visitors from October 20th, 2022! </strong><strong>(</strong><strong><em>Internet connection required for online play.)</em></strong></p>
<p class="">What awaits you there? Here’s a quick look at some of the main attractions of the area…</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tall Tales and Quirky Quests</strong></h3>
<p class="">The Land of Lost Dreams is a curious place, with a rich and unnerving history to uncover. You’ll meet, and help out, plenty of odd characters on your main quest by sneaking around, solving puzzles and much more besides. Some faces may even be familiar to those who’ve been following Dreams’ development for a long time…</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Forest of Gloom</strong></h3>
<p class="">One of The Land of Lost Dreams’ most beautiful and unpredictable locales, this explorable wooded area contains all manner of interactive oddities made by the Dreams community. Take a stroll! See the sights! Don’t think too hard about what might be hiding in the bushes!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cursed Trinket Shrines</strong></h3>
<p class="">Want to soak up some culture? Look no further than The Land of Lost Dreams’ fabulous collection of cursed trinkets, hand-crafted by dreamers. You’ll have to visit some odd-looking places to find them, but we’re assured that as long as you’ve had your tetanus shot, they’re probably safe to visit.</p>
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<p class="">We’re really just scratching the surface here – there’s even more to discover in The Land of Lost Dreams when it appears in Dreams next month. If only there were some kind of travel brochure for would-be visitors to read for more information, provided by a totally legit tourist board? Now that would be useful. Better keep an eye out for anything like that over on our editorial blog, <a href="https://docs.indreams.me/en/community/impsider">The Impsider.</a></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Streams and Screams!</strong></h3>
<p class="">We’ll also be running two Halloween-themed livestreams over on the official Mm Twitch channel to celebrate the season! The first will be our launch day stream for All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams, at 9am PT / 5pm BST, 20<sup>th</sup> October, in which we’ll be playing through the full event and checking out plenty of the coMmunity-made goodness on display.</p>
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<p class="">The second stream at 9am PT / 5pm BST on 21<sup>st</sup> October will be a more general spooky session; we’ll be playing some of the scariest games available in Dreams so you can all have a good laugh at us yelling our heads off while we’re being chased by monsters. And yes – we’ll be wearing costumes.</p>
<p class="">Not only that, but we’ll also be running our usual Halloween CoMmunity Jam throughout October. Dreams creators love their horror, so you can bet your sweet pumpkins that some terrifying stuff is going to come out of that one. The results will be playable during launch week of All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams, so never fear: there’ll be no shortage of stuff to tickle your scary bone (that’s a thing now, we’ve decided) in Dreams next month.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve had a blast bringing All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams to life, and we can’t wait for you to come and explore the place when the playable event launches in-game on October 20th. Unlike all those neglected ideas languishing in The Land of Lost Dreams, it’s sure to be… unforgettable.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/30/indies-highlights-coming-to-ps4-ps5-in-october-2022/',
                'Indies highlights coming to PS4 & PS5 in October 2022',
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<p class="">It’s October, and you know what that means–freaks and frights are abounding! There’s no better time to dive deep into some wildly experimental and stylish survival horror than the Halloween spooky season, and this month’s PlayStation Indies delivers on that front. As for the “freaks”–well, we’ve got a gaggle of very strange creatures and some beastly brawlers straight outta the barnyard. Oh, and a geometric object so terrifying it makes alien apex predators tremble in fear. Let’s take a look at what you can look forward to on PS4 and PS5 this month.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Eternal Cylinder </h2>
<p class="">The imaginative minds at developer ACE Team (Rock of Ages, Zeno Clash, Abyss Odyssey) have returned with an otherworldly adventure. A majestic planet exists far away in the universe, teeming with strange lifeforms all struggling for survival. Yet even in this harsh environment, one threat looms above all others: the crushing, destructive might of the Cylinder. </p>
<p class="">You take control of a Trebhum, an odd pack-traveling creature blessed with the power to transform and adapt to environments by eating. Explore four beautiful alien biomes–savannah, tundra, desert, and a freaky mutated infected sector–all while metamorphosing your herd of Trebhums to react to the dangers posed by the environments and other creatures. Grow extra legs to build your stamina, extendable eyes to get a better view of your surroundings, and bloat up your body for extra inventory space. Explore, evolve, and discover the Cylinder’s secrets before it destroys everything.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 13 | <strong>Publisher: </strong>Good Shepherd | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Them’s Fightin’ Herds</h2>
<p class="">Small, cute animals bring big-time rompin’, stompin’ action in this unorthodox one-on-one fighting game from Mane6. Made by and for fans of the genre, Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a beautifully animated, humor-filled critter combat game featuring character designs from acclaimed animation producer Lauren Faust. These fuzzy, scaly fighters might run on four legs, but they’ve got just as many slick fighting skills as their human counterparts, bolstered by magic energy that can be used for movement and offense skills that are unique to each character. If beating down the barn doors with your local buddies isn’t enough, you can battle hoof-to-claw with friends both on and offline, thanks to smooth rollback netcode. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 18 | <strong>Publisher: </strong>Modus Games | PS4, PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturnalia </h2>
<p class="">Some historians theorize that the customs of the Roman holiday Saturnalia were absorbed into the Christmas holidays. But in the case of Saturnalia, a game from the acclaimed Italian indie studio Santa Ragione, Halloween is a far more appropriate season because this survival-horror roguelite is anything but festive. </p>
<p class="">You’ll travel to Sardinia, an island off Italy’s coast and home to the village of Gravoi, where a strange ritual takes place every winter solstice. As you take control of four different characters, you’ll explore disconcerting corridors and terrifying, twisting passages as you struggle to keep the ever-encroaching darkness from consuming you. </p>
<p class="">Saturnalia’s stunning and unique graphics, which blend bright colors with high-contrast pencil shading, perfectly enhance the disjointed, otherworldly atmosphere. The winding, maze-like structure of Gravoi also changes completely with every playthrough, giving a fresh set of scares every time you play. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 27 | <strong>Publisher: </strong>Santa Ragione | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Signalis</h2>
<p class="">In the far-flung future at the edge of space, a ship crash-lands on a cold, barren planet. As the android technician Elster seeks out her missing crewmate, she discovers what appears to be an abandoned “reeducation” camp. As terrifying visions and unfamiliar memories flash through her mind, the answers to her many questions lie in strange radio transmissions. They point to something mysterious deep below the planet’s surface that Elster must journey to discover. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">Signalis combines tense, terrifying survival horror combat and resource management with a blend of 3D polygons with 2D sprites that creates a unique, exceptionally detailed pixel-art look. Explore the planet’s moody, surreal environments in a top-down perspective as you piece together the twisting psychological thriller story. Can you overcome both seen and unseen malevolent forces long enough to reach the stunning conclusion?</p>
<p class="has-default-font"><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 27 | <strong>Publisher: </strong>Humble Games | PS4</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/30/share-of-the-week-robots-and-machines/',
                'Share of the Week: Robots and Machines',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/c10c824e79579a824e45fdf8e85e055856851603.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to spin your gears and share robots, droids, and machines from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1574769764139941893/photo/2"><em>RevolutionAndre</em></a><em> shares Kit from Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart in macho machine mode.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1574909956687552519/photo/1"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> shares a Slitherfang coiling up in the desert in Horizon Forbidden West.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/HomuraChihiro/status/1575209723770843137/photo/1"><em>HomuraChihiro</em></a><em> shares the robot from Abzu staring out into an underwater city.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Boargs/status/1574948653323919362/photo/1"><em>Boargs</em></a><em> shares the cat from Stray aboard a floating pallet with a robot that is fishing.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/coalabr14/status/1575119888108118017/photo/3"><em>coalabr14</em></a><em> shares a spider bot overlooking some hacking victims in Watch Dogs: Legion.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Ringo_Danshaku/status/1573651295810260994/photo/3"><em>Ringo_Danshaku</em></a><em> shares the mech bunny protagonist of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> 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=""><strong>THEME: </strong>Customization</p>
<p class=""><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on October 5, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, it’s getting personal. Share armor, weapons, characters, or vehicles you’ve customized in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/03/players-choice-vote-for-september-2022s-best-new-game/',
                'Players’ Choice: The Last of Us Part I voted September’s best new game',
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<p class="">Congrats are in order for Naughty Dog, as The Last of Us Part I has been chosen as September’s Players’ Choice winner, showing the game struck a chord with PS5 players.</p>
<p class="">October is here – any predictions on which game will come out on top? </p>
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<p class="">September has come and gone, and with it some amazing games! Which new release will take the Players’ Choice crown? Vote in the poll below to help decide!</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players’ Choice winners throughout the year.<br/><br/><strong>What is the voting criteria?</strong> That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won’t qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Demon’s Souls and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will.<br/><br/><strong>How are nominees decided?</strong> The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted.</p></blockquote>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/04/20221004-doraemon/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) A free demo for DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom has been released!',
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<p class="has-default-font">Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of a free demo for DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom – the latest title in the DORAEMON “Story of Seasons” series. The title is slated for release on 2 November 2022 on the PlayStation® 5</p>
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<p class="">A free-to-play demo of the title has been released today on PlayStation🄬5! This demo allows players to experience the joys of life on Illuma – from raising crops to sharing meals and conversations with friends under the same roof.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Use Doraemon’s secret gadgets such as Farm Restaurant and Gro-Quik Powder to make farm work efficient and fun. Online two-player mode is also available in this demo, so go ahead and double your fun with friends and family!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bonus Content for Players of the Demo</strong></h2>
<p class="has-default-font">Bonus content is also available for players of the demo! Users who have played the demo version will be eligible to receive the Start-up Set when playing the full retail version. Try the demo now and give yourself a head start on the game!</p>
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<p class="has-default-font"><em>*Content and specifications are subject to change without notice.<br/>*Bonus content consists of in-game items instead of actual physical items.<br/>*An internet connection is required to acquire this bonus content.<br/>*Bonus content may be released separately at a later date.<br/>*The demo’s bonus content can be acquired in the retail version of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom. The content can be used after clearing the “To Do List” following the completion of the “Day 4, Spring” noticeboard tutorial.<br/>*In order to acquire the demo’s bonus content for the PlayStation®5 version of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom, saved data from the demo of the PlayStation®5 version of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom is required.<br/>*Bonus content cannot be acquired if saved data from the demo of DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom has been deleted.<br/>*Saved data cannot be carried across to the full retail version of the game.<br/>*The saved data from the demo is required in order to acquire bonus content.</em> <em>Please note that downloading or starting the demo version alone is insufficient.</em></p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Title: DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom<br/>Release Date: 2 November 2022<br/>Genre: Farming simulation<br/>No. of Players: 1-2 Players (Offline) / 1 Player (Online)<br/>Official website: <a href="https://bandainamcoent.asia/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://bandainamcoent.asia/</a></p>
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<p class="has-default-font has-grey-color has-text-color">© 1970-2022 Fujiko Pro<br/>©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.<br/>Developed by Marvelous</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/04/game-developers-explain-what-makes-god-of-war-2018s-combat-tick/',
                'Game developers explain what makes God of War (2018)’s combat tick',
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<p class="">Innovation is king when it comes to video games, especially when reinventing a beloved franchise. Developers are challenged with balancing what fans loved about the series’ origins while modernizing the experience and providing surprising gameplay enhancements that players didn’t even know they wanted. Few developers understand this task better than Santa Monica Studio, which reimagined Kratos’ mythological melee in 2018.</p>
<p class="">The sequel God of War Ragnarök launches November 9. This new entry is poised to deliver more of the satisfying combat introduced in God of War (2018), including Kratos’ trusty Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos, increased verticality in combat, versatile shield options to customize play, a host of new mythical beasts to battle, and more.</p>
<p class="">Ahead of God of War Ragnarök’s release, we invited talented game developers from PlayStation Studios and third-party studios to reflect on God of War (2018)’s impactful combat. These creators dive into everything from Kratos’ crunchy, boomeranging Leviathan Axe to the intimate camera perspective, while also sharing their personal perspective on what makes for satisfying melee combat.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“God of War 2018 was hugely inspirational. It took many aspects of action-focused games and merged them to establish a new standard that directly impacted how we approached combat when creating Ghost of Tsushima.<br/><br/>For example, the yellow and red ‘rings’ in God of War that indicated required player actions were highly influential and inspired the blue and red ‘glints’ in Ghost of Tsushima for unblockable/parryable attacks.<br/><br/>Valkyrie boss design was also a huge inspiration for us and had a major influence on the ‘Six Blades of Kojiro’ mission in Ghost of Tsushima, which involved tracking down and fighting duelists across the island. Each duelist had a unique move, but the final duel incorporated all of the various moves of the previous duelists, just like the Valkyries. I will say Sigrun the final Valkyrie kicked my butt more times than I would like, and my secret hope is that Kojiro in Ghost of Tsushima defeated many players in the same way!”</p><cite>– Ted Fishman, Lead Combat Designer, Sucker Punch</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“When players use heavier weapons [in Monster Hunter World] that have slower movement and attack speeds, it’s more difficult to hit monsters. An important part of designing combat for us is to create a mechanism that converts the stress of slow movement into a sense of accomplishment when the player successfully hits a target.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to achieve this, and it is obviously important to have a special move that feels satisfying when you hit the target because of its heavy weight. But what is even more important, is giving players the movement options necessary to precisely position themselves in order to land that hit. These can even be small things such as taking a few steps closer to attack/taking a step back after the attack.<br/><br/>The combat in God of War (2018) is simple but profound. The basics of an action game are carefully implemented into this game, like your attacks becoming more effective if you respond appropriately to your opponent’s attacks. There are many options for what you can do to your opponent, such as directing projectiles and arrows even at long ranges, and switching to bare hands or [Spartan] Rage mode.<br/><br/>In addition, you can switch to powerful attacks depending on the state of your opponent, like when they are stunned. The amount of controls doesn’t increase, but the reaction varies, so players don’t get bored. I am amazed at the careful work that has gone into the game.”</p><cite>– Yuya Tokuda, Director, Capcom</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“The Last of Us Part II had a unique challenge to keep the sense of weight and impact that Joel brought to the combat in part I but translate it to a now 19-year-old Ellie all while keeping the actions realistic and fidelity extremely high. We used techniques including tight camera work, camera shakes, controller vibration, geometrical blood effects, and more to get this right. This holistic set of feedback is required to achieve the weight, impact, and general brutality The Last of Us demands.<br/><br/>God of War (2018) takes different approaches but is equally considered in all of these feedback vectors. One of the biggest contrasts is the different approach in camera work. God of War utilizes a further pulled back camera to enable greater field of view of the combat space. This allows the player to better track multiple targets. Camera shake is also significantly reduced. While this can hurt impact perception, it greatly improves legibility of targets and aids gameplay. What is reduced by these camera choices is made up for in audio and animation. Hit impact sounds are huge. Kratos’ axe doesn’t sound like it simply slices through, but rather has a brute force slam with lots of low end effort that ends with a high frequency slash. This is reinforced by the animation style. Swings have very large arcs with powerful follow throughs. Enemy reactions are allowed to break reality with huge pose changes, flips, and even air juggling is all used to sell the power fantasy. God of War also employs a rather subtle but powerful technique called ‘hit stop’ which on hit actually pops the target to the hit pose and holds both Kratos and the target in that first frame for a short duration. This is not realistic, but it strongly emphasizes the connection of the swing and can also simulate a sort of resistance on the follow through of the attack. And honestly, when you’re chasing weight and impact in your game, sometimes it just really helps when your protagonist is the Greek god of strength.”</p><cite>– <span style="font-size: 1rem;color: var(--global-font-color);font-family: var(--global-font-family);background: var(--white)">Christian Wohlwend, Principal Game Designer, Naughty Dog</span></cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“What God of War (2018) has achieved is nothing short of spectacular and a lot has already been said about Kratos’ axe and how it came to fruition – mostly thanks to exemplary openness of Cory Barlog and the whole Santa Monica Studio about their design process. But aside from all of the neat tricks inspired  by Street Fighter and other beat ’em up games, the secret of God of War is hard work and relentless iteration. It’s the action-reaction loop ruthlessly polished till it’s absolutely golden. Kratos deserves nothing less and I’m sure God of War Ragnarök will deliver.<br/><br/>Creating a good combat system is always a long bout against time and resources, but you’ll never land the triumphant final blow unless you invest all of your focus and attention to the feedback loop of hitting your enemy and him reacting to that powerful hit. [Similarly to God of War] we have spent a lot of time on fine-tuning every hit animation [in Dying Light 2], every weapon parameter to make sure it just feels right.”</p><cite>– Tymon Smektała, Lead Game Designer, Techland</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“God of War was always a franchise that gave players spectacle and a sense of power like nothing else out there. When the game returned in 2018, it managed to change up the formula while staying true to the pillars that originally made it great. Pushing the camera in brought a new perspective to the carnage Kratos dealt, and with it, new weapons, abilities, and a partner to help you along the way. New innovative ways to string together combos between the different pieces of your arsenal kept you feeling like the God of War while taking the time to master the game elevated the combat even further and showed the gods of Asgard that Kratos hadn’t missed a step with his time away.”</p><cite>– Adam Coriglione, Senior Combat Designer, Insomniac Games</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I believe the key to designing close combat is all about tension and release. The player should experience tension while executing attacks and feel a sense of balance as well as foreshadowing from the motion on-screen. [In Resident Evil Village] we then look to release that tension and create a liberating feeling through animations and special effects when attacks connect successfully. Although this may be a general answer, simple and crisp design is what I emphasize when developing games.<br/><br/>I thought it was wonderful how the melee and ranged combat elements [in God of War (2018)] were mixed together at a high level with the new Leviathan Axe weapon. This design allowed for two different approaches to the action. You can both take out enemies who are far away and execute strong attacks in close quarters utilizing the same weapon. This is something I felt was revolutionary combat design!”</p><cite>– Morimasa Sato, Director, Capcom</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I loved the original God of War games, the flow and ferocity of the combat for me gave them hands down the best combat in any game developed outside of Japan. When the 2018 version came around, I was trepidatious – would this attempt to ‘remake’ the formula and screw that lovely combat up?<br/><br/>It didn’t, of course, and instead delivered a fantastically crunchy third-person combat experience. Early in the game I knocked a bad dude off his feet with a deftly thrown axe, sent him flying into one of his horde buddies who got launched into the air too – a moment of true delight! and I knew the game was going to live up to expectations.”</p><cite>– Anna Marsh, Associate Game Director, Firesprite</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Chivalry 2’s combat design paradigm is: Let players do the awesome thing. Full control over a weapon’s swing arc and the player character’s body positioning, alongside mechanics such as dodging, feinting from one attack type into another, or countering, allow players to perform dazzling symphonies of action.<br/><br/>By comparison, God of War (2018)’s combat is forceful, kinetic, and bombastic. It is about giving players the opportunity to live out a clear power fantasy that feels rewarding and powerful. Lots of attention is paid to hit reactions and impact kinetics, and Kratos’ axe becomes a natural extension of the player’s hands. Animation responses and input handling ensure that every action feels rewarding in itself – and combined, they lead to combat sequences that would rival those of Hollywood blockbusters.<br/><br/>God of War also leverages its nature as a single player game to expand the player’s toolset throughout the player’s journey, keeping the experience fresh and allowing players to define their own playstyle based on their preferences.”</p><cite>– Leif Walter, Design Director, Torn Banner Studios</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“God of War (2018) was an astonishing accomplishment. We can all likely agree (and discuss at length why) the Leviathan is amongst the greatest implementations of an axe in a video game, but for me it was the buddy combat behavior that really grabbed my attention.<br/><br/>An initial concern was the game may be one giant escort mission but Atreus was never a burden and a rare shining example of a buddy companion who dramatically improved the combat experience. I did not expect Atreus to contribute so much to the core combat, but he was fully autonomous and never passive, able to instigate and encourage combat mechanics through crowd control, distraction and air juggles. My only gripe was the uncontrollable urge to punctuate every sentence with ‘BOY’ for the months following.”</p><cite>– David McMullen, Lead Systems Designer, Guerrilla</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“In the Nioh series, we wanted to convey the contrast of stillness and motion in samurai battles, so we designed the game such that the player and their enemy had stamina bars, and they would have to be aware of the timing of their offensive and defensive maneuvers. Additionally, being able to utilize a Ki Pulse after an attack in order to regain your stamina is something that is very distinctive of close quarters combat in the Nioh series.<br/><br/>Fairness and the game having a unique feel to it is not only a feature of the Nioh series, but these are also points that Team Ninja puts the most importance on when creating close quarters combat in our games.<br/><br/>[In God of War (2018)], the animation and sound effects were all very high quality, but the camera work was a step above everything else and it felt incredible. When designing close quarters combat, there is a dilemma that arises on how to set up the camera in such a way that the visuals and gameplay both equally have a lot of impact to them.<br/><br/>However, the camera in God of War (2018) was very close to Kratos while also keeping the force of the attacks and allowing the players to feel the pain of their enemies. This was done all while the UI and effects had a lot of work put into them, without the player ever feeling the outrageousness of the camera work. The combo attacks with Atreus and the series’ staple QTEs also were implemented seamlessly, and the way this all came together was really astonishing. I am really looking forward to seeing how all of this evolves in God of War Ragnarök.”</p><cite>– Hiroyuki Nishi, Combat Designer, Team Ninja</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">God of War Ragnarök launches on PS4 and PS5 on November 9, 2022. Brush up on your Norse mythology (by way of Kratos) with a <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/15/story-details-you-need-to-know-before-playing-god-of-war-ragnarok/">look back at God of War (2018)’s story</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/05/gotham-knights-four-game-experiences-in-one/',
                'Gotham Knights: Four game experiences in one',
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<p class="">“What would Gotham be without Batman?” </p>
<p class="">It’s a question that feels almost sacrilegious, but is one Gotham Knights answers in thrilling detail – developer WB Games Montréal exploring what happens to a city stripped of its iconic protector.</p>
<p class="">As shown in the first preview <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/04/building-a-world-without-batman-a-first-look-at-gotham-knights/">back when the game was first revealed</a>, instead of taking on the mantle of the Caped Crusader, Gotham Knights puts you in the spandex-clad shoes of Batman’s protégés in single player or two-player online co-op. Play as Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, or Red Hood as they join forces to mourn their mentor and keep the city safe. One will become the Defender of Gotham by the game’s close, but it’s up to you to choose which character that should be as you experience their journey of grief, duty, and… weightlifting. There’s a lot of gym work going on in the Belfry.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Nightwing is definitely a gym fanatic. Harley Quinn doesn’t give him the nickname ‘Nightbutt’ for nothing.</em></p>
<p class="">After visiting the WB Games Montréal studio for two hours of hands-on play, it’s fair to say that decision won’t be easy. The hands-on showcased a few areas of the game at different points in the story. Firstly, a look at the start of our crime fighters’ journey as they’re reeling from the loss of Batman and picking up the mysterious work he left behind, and then jumping to a few hours in for the start of Harley Quinn’s villain arc (and then later still for her boss battle), offering a better look at the powers these superheroes can wield. </p>
<p class="">You can switch between the four playable characters with a quick trip to the Belfry, aka Gotham Knights’ central hub, and while they all share a core control scheme when it comes to melee and ranged combat prompts, Gotham Knights does an admirable job of infusing each hero with their own distinct personality and unique abilities.</p>
<p class="">Batgirl is a hacker specialising in one-to-one combat, with a fluid approach to movement and disarming enemies that feels not dissimilar to classic Batman. Armed with tech abilities such as overcharging enemy weapons for bioelectrical damage or using AR mode to hack into nearby devices, her combat feels powerful and precise, a testament to Bruce Wayne’s training that she’s honed into her own style.</p>
<p class="">Nightwing can be your support figure with abilities that buff allies, but he also excels in acrobatic beatdowns and pinballing between enemies during battle. Playing as Nightwing is a more frenetic experience; he thrives when taking down large groups of enemies with lightning-quick movements, getting in before they can hit back – as well as the aforementioned Nest power that provides a defence bonus and healing to friendly figures for stronger teamwork.</p>
<p class="">Then you’ve got the younger Robin – a master of stealth, utilising sneak attacks and pouncing from above, while completing the quaternity is Red Hood, an aggressive gunfighter who dishes out justice in a rain of bullets.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Red Hood dominates with his twin pistols, but isn’t shy about delivering a hefty blow with his fists in closeup combat. Both his ranged and melee abilities are enhanced with spectral, otherworldly powers thanks to his backstory of coming back from the dead.</em></p>
<p class="">These differences are made all the more spectacular thanks to Gotham Knights’ approach to Momentum, a combat mechanic where you fill up a bar with perfect dodges to unleash special moves that make use of each hero’s personal style. You can also fill up your Momentum bar with timed strikes, a precise press of the square button when you’re about to land an attack that makes it even more potent. It’s a satisfying, rhythmic beat in the combat that makes the fighting feel like dancing – it’s only if your character takes an errant fist to the face that the flow is broken. Understandably.</p>
<p class="">Nightwing, for example, does an acrobatic leap that pings him off the heads of his enemies, while Batgirl releases a storm of vicious Batarangs – each move feels natural to the character you’re playing as. Branching skill trees facilitate a level of customisation that makes each character feel tailored to your unique style, with each character possessing three unique skill trees they can select powers to upgrade within through AP collected by completing missions.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Each Knight can tap into elemental powers for extra damage, such as Batgirl’s Bioelectrical Elemental Effect that shocks enemies when their weapons are overcharged.</em></p>
<p class="">For Batgirl these are Justice, Grit, and Oracle, reflective of combat, stamina, and hacking abilities respectively, whereas Red Hood has Marksman, Brawler, and Vengeance for shooting, melee, and damage. Every Knight also has a personalised knighthood tree to spend AP in that encourages their progression to taking on the late Batman’s now-empty position, replete with unique, powerful abilities – like each Knight’s traversal method (think the Flying Trapeze for Nightwing, and Spectral Platforms for Red Hood) across Gotham. This all works incredibly well to maintain a sense of individuality, which is important in two player co-op when both players can select the same member of the Bat Family. </p>
<p class="">It’s not just within their skill trees these characters differ. Cinematic Director of WB Games Montréal, Wilson Mui, revealed Gotham Knights’ cinematics are designed with each individual protagonist in mind – meaning that often four completely different versions of the Knights’ reactions to the world around them have been voiced, mocapped, and scored to capture each character’s authentic personality in the moment.</p>
<p class="">You’ve essentially got four different experiences in one, with the option to swap between characters each night you go out on patrol in the city, or stick to one favourite to see their storyline through in its entirety. Coupled with costume collections that make for a constantly customisable superhero look – with various parts of each full suit able to be changed up as you see fit – as you progress through the narrative, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to shaping the game however you like.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Playing as Robin whilst interacting with the villains of the game reveals just how new he is to the superhero business. This is reflected in his first uneasy encounter with Dr Quinn – unlike his more experienced counterparts that have a personal rapport.</em></p>
<p class="">Ultimately the four protagonists have a common goal: to protect Gotham by taking down opportunistic criminals and piecing together clues to larger events, while uncovering insidious secrets buried deep in the city’s foundations. Traverse the five boroughs of open world Gotham on the end of a grappling hook or on the back of the Batcycle (which, crucially, comes with a dedicated wheelie button) as you pursue leads on the Rogue’s Gallery of villains.</p>
<p class="">Of course, perhaps the most infamous of all these villains is Harley Quinn, who’s characterisation has been adapted from the manic pixie dream girl we’ve become familiar with in popular media to a more mature, somehow even more chaotic psychiatrist, one that can flourish in a city now devoid of Batman’s protection. Harley is allowed to stretch her wings as an independent being, which can mean only one thing: Gotham is about to get a whole lot messier. Luckily for us, she’s taking the Knights along for the ride.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Mr. Freeze, Clay Face, and Harley Quinn all appear in Gotham Knights, grappling with how they exist in and interact with a Gotham sans Batman.</em></p>
<p class="">Finding supervillains comes through detective work when patrolling the night-time streets of the city, taking down petty criminals in search of clues and information that lead to where they’re enacting their devious plans. Harley, however, we already know the whereabouts of thanks to some previous crime-busting shenanigans: Blackgate Penitentiary. This is where we first meet her in the hands-on, surrounded by rioting prisoners, flaming walls, and far too many party balloons for someone who should really be sitting quietly and thinking about what they’ve done.</p>
<p class="">As it turns out, Gotham without Batman might seem strange, but the reality is an exciting deviation from the stories we’ve heard before. It’s an uncanny approach to the DC legend, fresh and familiar at the same time, but a new era of protagonists means a whole new world of opportunities to explore in turn.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Gotham Knights launches for PlayStation 5 on the 21st of October, 2022.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/06/horizon-forbidden-west-ost-physical-pre-orders-and-a-music-video-debut/',
                'Horizon Forbidden West OST: Physical pre-orders and a music video debut',
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<p class="">Music plays an essential role in bringing the world of Horizon to life through your speakers. From working with stellar composers to fostering the creations of our own Sound Designers, we take great care in mixing atmospheric sounds, beautifully-written lyrics, and stunning voices to amplify the storytelling our teams create. Since we launched Horizon Forbidden West back in February, we’ve seen so many wonderful stories of people enjoying the tracks that bring so much drama and life to the game, immersing themselves into the world and joining Aloy on her captivating journey – and we are hugely grateful!</p>
<p class="">With this in mind, we’re excited to announce that the music of Horizon Forbidden West is now available for pre-order in physical formats.  A comprehensive collection of over 130 tracks will come to CD this holiday season for $49.98*, while two editions are arriving for vinyl lovers. The Essential Collection, featuring some of the most iconic themes and tracks from Aloy’s journey west, is available for $39.98*. The Deluxe Edition, an extensive, 6-disc set covering the breadth of the musical landscape of the Forbidden West – from the choral serenity of Plainsong to heightened combat against Tiderippers and more – is a must for fans and collectors alike, priced at $169.98*. Both vinyl editions are expected to ship in spring 2023.</p>
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<p class="">Pre-order the Deluxe Edition vinyl:<a href="https://horizon.lnk.to/6LP"> https://horizon.lnk.to/6LP</a></p>
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<p class="">Pre-order the Essential Collection vinyl:<a href="https://horizon.lnk.to/2LP"> https://horizon.lnk.to/2LP</a></p>
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<p class="">Pre-order the CD collection:<a href="https://horizon.lnk.to/6CD"> https://horizon.lnk.to/6CD</a></p>
<p class="">To celebrate, today I want to highlight one song on the soundtrack that is particularly dear to us, because it was originally written by one of our very own Sound Designers, Lovisa Bergdahl. “In the Flood” was not originally written for the sequel, but Lovisa’s live demo convinced us that it would carry the game’s opening perfectly! She then teamed up with one of our composers, Oleksa Lozowchuk, to co-produce the track which now graces the opening sequence as Aloy gallops into the West (performed by Ariana Gillis). Lovisa’s original version can be enjoyed after completing the game, during the end credits.</p>
<p class="">We are incredibly honored and excited to debut our first ever music video for “In the Flood (Lovisa’s Version)”! Watch as Lovisa showcases the song to stunning shots of Aloy and the world of Horizon:</p>
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<p class="">Head over to the official<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/guerrilla"> Guerrilla Twitch channel</a> at 7am PT / 4pm CEST where Lovisa will be joining our community team together with Music Supervisor Lucas van Tol to talk about the soundtrack, the making of the music video, and answer any questions you may have about creating the iconic melodies that accompany Aloy’s journey into the Forbidden West!**</p>
<p class="">If you want to learn even more about our talented composer team, you can<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaiyFeKzfbw"> rewatch our Composer Spotlight</a> which features behind the scenes footage and interviews about the creation of the Horizon Forbidden West soundtrack.</p>
<p class="">Happy listening!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Recommended Retail Price. Actual Retailer Price may vary. For local pricing, please check the pre-order links. </em><em>**If you can’t make the livestream, you can watch it back on Guerrilla’s YouTube channel on demand:</em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/guerrillagames/videos"><em> </em><em>https://www.youtube.com/c/guerrillagames/videos</em></a></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/06/playstation-store-september-2022s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: September 2022’s top downloads',
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<p class="">Time to get the full download on September 2022’s Top Downloads charts! NBA 2K23 swept the court for top game in the US on PS5 and PS4, while FIFA 23 continues to score major download goals across both regions. </p>
<p class="">Drop your predictions for October in the comments, then check back early next month to see where your guesses land. </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-10"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>NBA 2K23</td><td>FIFA 23</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>FIFA 23</td><td>NBA 2K23</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Disney Dreamlight Valley</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Disney Dreamlight Valley</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Saints Row 5</td><td>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td><td>F1 22</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R</td><td>Saints Row 5</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Cult of the Lamb</td><td>Construction Simulator</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>F1 Manager 2022</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>VALKYRIE ELYSIUM</td><td>Cult of the Lamb</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</td><td>Riders Republic</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>Steelrising</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection</td><td>Among Us</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Steelrising</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>ELDEN RING</td><td>FAR CRY 6</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed</td><td>Stray</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</td><td>Resident Evil 3</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-10 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>NBA 2K23</td><td>FIFA 23</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>FIFA 23</td><td>NBA 2K23</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Minecraft</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Minecraft</td><td>The Forest</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Red Dead Redemption 2</td><td>Red Dead Redemption 2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td><td>Dead Island: Definitive Edition</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dead Island: Definitive Edition</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td><td>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>The Forest</td><td>F1 22</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td><td>Assassin’s Creed Origins</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Dragon Ball FighterZ</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint</td><td>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Saints Row 5</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Batman: Arkham Knight</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>God of War</td><td>Riders Republic</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge</td><td>ARK: Survival Evolved</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td><td>Tekken 7</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</td><td>A Way Out</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-10 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Beat Saber</td><td>Beat Saber</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Job Simulator</td><td>Job Simulator</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</td><td>Sniper Elite VR</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Creed: Rise to Glory</td><td>Swordsman VR</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality</td><td>Creed: Rise to Glory</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>NFL ProERA ’22</td><td>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Swordsman VR</td><td>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sniper Elite VR</td><td>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Transformers Beyond Reality</td><td>Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality</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-10 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>U</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Fortnite</td><td>Rumbleverse</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Fall Guys</td><td>Fortnite</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>MultiVersus</td><td>Fall Guys</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rumbleverse</td><td>eFootball 2023</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone</td><td>MultiVersus</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Apex Legends</td><td>Rocket League</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>PSO2 NEW GENESIS</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Rocket League</td><td>Apex Legends</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Destiny 2</td><td>Genshin Impact</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>eFootball 2023</td><td>Century: Age of Ashes</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/07/no-mans-sky-waypoint-update-4-0-overhauls-gameplay-fundamentals/',
                'No Man’s Sky 4.0 WayPoint Update overhauls gameplay fundamentals',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/0a474ea2823eda1cb46c0b1cc0936224e8b1fa84.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hello, 2022 has been one of the busiest years for No Man’s Sky on PlayStation with the release of the Sentinel, Outlaws, Leviathan and Endurance updates as well as several more large expeditions, all free to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Playstation VR owners. </p>
<p class="">That’s not all though. We are pleased to announce that our 4.0 update, Waypoint, is available to download today.</p>
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<p class="">Waypoint brings an overhaul of design and balance, including inventories, milestones, cataloging and game modes. It also introduces hundreds of community-favorite quality of life improvements, both macro and micro.</p>
<p class="">Inventories have been overhauled, with ships, weapons and players having their level cap greatly increased. Survival, crafting, combat and controls can now all be customized to cater for travellers’ unique play styles.</p>
<p class="">Relaxed mode brings a new focus on sandbox exploration for travellers’ old and new. Meanwhile returning players are welcomed by a new information portal with a summary of their goals and progress.</p>
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<p class="">For long-term players, a new milestone system, new collectibles and improved mission content brings new long term goals and challenge. With new streamlining and balance, Waypoint allows players to enjoy twenty major updates as a more cohesive whole.</p>
<p class="">This is hopefully the best time to be a No Man’s Sky player, whether you are a new explorer who benefits from our Relaxed Mode, a returning player who is welcomed back by a more cohesive gameplay experience, or a core player who is excited for the increased level cap and hundreds of quality of life improvements. </p>
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<p class="">The leap from version 3.0 to 4.0 is perhaps our biggest generational jump so far. It’s an exciting moment, and marks a solid foundation for future updates. We can’t wait for players to experience Waypoint on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR from today.</p>
<p class="">Our journey continues.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/07/ed-boon-talks-30-years-of-mortal-kombat/',
                'Ed Boon talks 30 years of Mortal Kombat',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/b88a42a110d2ad51a1fa180c5f42c55c9a5ba002.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Ed Boon is practically gaming royalty. He’s been a working designer since the late 80s, starting with pinball and quickly moving to arcade games. And then he and three other folks created Mortal Kombat, and the rest is history.</p>
<p class="">The legendary fighting series hits the big 3-0 tomorrow, a date that marks the release of the original Mortal Kombat arcade cabinets on October 8, 1992. And Boon has worked on Mortal Kombat for every one of those 30 years, a highly unusual feat in video game design.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">To celebrate the occasion, I caught up with the affable creator, now Chief Creative Officer for Mortal Kombat &amp; NetherRealm Studios, to talk about his deep roots with the series, reminisce on his career developing MK, and try to get a sense of where it goes from here.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PlayStation.Blog: Where does 2022 find Mortal Kombat?</strong></p>
<p class="">Ed Boon: Well, it finds it celebrating 30 years of being around, being in the public eye. Obviously…we haven’t made the last one. I guess that’s probably the closest I can say without revealing too much. </p>
<p class="">The biggest surprise for me is that players have come along and stayed with us for so long. And so the fact that they’ve stuck with us all this time really invigorates us with each iteration of the game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: With Mortal Kombat turning 30, are you reflecting on your life and how it intersects with the series?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Not so much of my life, but certainly on my career making games. Mortal Kombat is kind of like different forms of school for me now. The arcade days were like grade school, and the 3D games were, you know, middle school or high school. </p>
<p class="">And now the most recent games — Mortal Kombat 9, MKX, and MK11 — are kind of like college or graduate school. I think of my career as different chapters because it’s been so long. And we’ve been doing the games pretty consistently, over those 30 years, right? We didn’t stop and take a 10-year break and then come back. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Are there other anniversaries that you celebrate, outside of the first game’s original arcade release date? </strong></p>
<p class="">EB: I certainly celebrate the arcade game release. But there are different anniversaries. For instance, 1991 is when we started working on the game, when it was a Van Damme game and all that. </p>
<p class="">And then next year will be the 30th anniversary of Mortal Monday, the marketing campaign Acclaim created. They did an amazing job, really elevated Mortal Kombat to a new level of exposure. And I think it’s been 20 years since Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, right? I think for the next several years we’re going to be having a round number anniversary for some version or another of Mortal Kombat.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: If you could travel back in time and give yourself one piece of advice while you were working on the original Mortal Kombat, what might it be?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Don’t work so many hours? When you’re in your twenties you have almost unlimited energy. But at the same time, I don’t think I would have listened to myself back then. We were so driven. We were so motivated to do something special. And with each new thing that we saw, that we put into the game, and seeing people react to it… that just charged us that much more so there was no, there was no stopping us at that point. We were self-motivated. We were just on a mission.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: And that original Mortal Kombat arcade game came together in less than a year, right?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Yes, about eight months total. Yeah. </p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: Mortal Kombat co-creator John Tobias recently shared a look at the creation of the game’s famous dragon logo. Are there any stories about the series that you’ve wanted to tell, but somehow no interviews ever touched upon?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Definitely there are. And I’ve been trying to tell those stories on social media, showing some of the <a href="https://twitter.com/noobde/status/1521897781073432576?s=20&amp;t=0kj_ccieD19Tl1mFMNWKJg">videotaping</a> that we had done capturing the actors performing the moves. And there’s, you know… I’m certainly entertaining the idea of writing some kind of a book or something like that when I have time. Because there are hundreds of stories that have happened over the years. Every once in a while you remember one of them and you’re like, “Oh, that’s right!” You know? Because it’s been 30 years.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Sounds like a great book! What is it about Mortal Kombat, in your mind, that’s sustained it for 30 years? What’s the secret?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: The secret, I believe, is just the hard work and the consistent new releases that we do. We didn’t take a break for 10 years and then come back to it. And we’ve managed to do something new with each game. If you look at Mortal Kombat 1 or Deadly Alliance, or Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat 9, Mortal Kombat X… they don’t play the same, they don’t look the same. They all bring something new to the table, to the fight mechanic that none of the other games had done. And so there’s always a freshness in terms of the play. </p>
<p class="">The graphics obviously have taken dramatic leaps forward. So I think a persistent new version coming out somewhat regularly has really contributed to it. There have also been things outside of the games that have really expanded its horizon: the movies, the animation, all the merchandising… Everybody’s really just keeping it in the public eye.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: There’s probably not much you can say, but how is the movie sequel coming along? I saw it was </strong><a href="https://deadline.com/2022/07/mortal-kombat-sequel-simon-mcquoid-1235073203/"><strong>reported</strong></a><strong> in the press…</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Well, it’s good, I would say. [chuckles] I guess I shouldn’t say too much. But I’m happy to be involved with it. And Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind is a great entry too, and so we’ve really got a lot of stuff cooking.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: If you traveled back to 1991 and told your prior self that, in the future, there would be three or four movies and TV shows and animation based on Mortal Kombat… what would have been your reaction, do you think?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Disbelief. I… It’s funny. With each one of those big tentpole Mortal Kombat events that have kind of broadened its reach, the two that come to mind are when Acclaim decided to put $10 million on an advertising campaign and created Mortal Monday and you know, the kids yelling “Mortal Kombat!” in the street. I remember them showing me that video and saying to them, “you guys are going too far, this isn’t gonna be that big.” And I couldn’t have been more wrong. </p>
<p class="">And the same thing when they decided that they were going to do a movie based on it. I was like, you know, “you guys are putting too many eggs in one basket.” ….So I’m always a little bit more cautious or maybe pessimistic. But I never [assume] “oh, it’s gonna be the biggest thing in the world.” That’s always been a surprise to me, to everybody working out on the game that it’s gotten so big.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Do you get much of a chance to catch up with other folks like your peers in the fighting game development world?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Not very often. I’m a huge fan of the games. I love Tekken, I love Street Fighter and play those games every new version that comes out. The, you know, obviously the Guilty Gears and Samurai Showdowns and all that are great, I love them.</p>
<p class="">But a lot of them live and develop their games in Japan, and I’m not in Japan very often. So every once in a while, we’ll cross paths at maybe an E3 or something like that. But I don’t get that opportunity too often.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: What are your thoughts just more broadly on the fighting game scene now? Is it healthy?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: I’m very positive. For instance, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Tekken, I think are very mainstream games, right? They’re not niche games that a few people play. They have broad appeal, and they’re very different. </p>
<p class="">I think all of them have realized that you can’t be too complex, or you need to have some layer that’s accessible to the general public that doesn’t count frames…. they have become aware of that but maintain the kind of deeper element that the hardcore players are really going to kind of devour. So I’m very excited over, especially, the next couple of years. We’re going to have a lot of high-profile big hitters coming to bat.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: What do you think pushes evolution in the fighting genre?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: Technology does, obviously. Every game that comes out has new, better graphics. Online play is a big one, too. As games play better online, it just naturally creates a broader audience, a bigger scope of opponents to play against. And then, exposure: Events like EVO certainly are growing in popularity, and demonstrate what you can do with these games. So a lot of players become inspired by seeing professionals play.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: Street Fighter also has an anniversary this year, it’s turning 35. Going back in time, again to 1991. What was it like to see Street Fighter II for the very first time?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: The thing that struck me in Street Fighter II, was how big the characters were. For their time, they were huge on the screen. And that was a lot of fun, and really inspired us to make our characters even bigger on the screen. </p>
<p class="">Arguably, you could say Karate Champ really started the genre. Street Fighter II pushed it into, you know, a phenomenon. Some people credit Street Fighter II and the fighting games that followed with saving arcades while they were really taking a dip. </p>
<p class=""><strong>PSB: Playing any good games lately?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: No….My days are just completely booked. There’s a number of games that I do want to play and have seen glimpses of, for sure. So I have like a stack of games that I’m certainly going to be trying, but I haven’t played something all the way through in a long time. </p>
<p class="">I’m always looking forward to the new God of War game. That’ll be a lot of fun to check out as well. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>PSB: And circling back to Mortal Kombat — where does the series go from here?</strong></p>
<p class="">EB: You know, you could have asked me that same question 10 years ago, 20 years ago. One of the things that’s great about working on Mortal Kombat games for so long is that we have team members now who weren’t even born when Mortal Kombat came out. </p>
<p class="">And so we always have such a wide range of players, experiences, ages, different diversity and backgrounds. So there’s never a shortage of new ideas. And while I don’t think I can predict them… I have 100% confidence that we will be able to always provide something new with each iteration of Mortal Kombat. </p>
<p class="">That’s one thing that I can very confidently say. Mortal Kombat will continue to feel fresh, to feel new, and to push boundaries with regards to certain aspects of game design.</p>
<p class=""><em>Note: This interview was condensed for brevity and clarity.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/07/share-of-the-week-customization/',
                'Share of the Week: Customization',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/cb538e141bf25e89555ca1ee53fcb3f3626ba5e0.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to share your best character and weapon customizations using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s custom highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/gamingbyframe/status/1577651007332524040/photo/3"><em>gamingbyframe</em></a><em> dons some heavy duty total coverage armor in Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/MrNeverNeverman/status/1577866849907363841/photo/1"><em>MrNeverNeverman</em></a><em> shares Ellie wearing a Jak and Daxter set of goggles and a God of War t-shirt in The Last of Us Part I.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/tian__chris_jnx/status/1577848305161326592/photo/1"><em>tian__chris_jnx</em></a><em> shares Aloy striking a playful pose in armor and body paint in Horizon Forbidden West.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/coalabr14/status/1577641503433834501/photo/1"><em>coalabr14</em></a><em> shares Eivor wearing some intricate armor in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/justinphotomode/status/1576616589570383872/photo/1"><em>justinphotomode</em></a><em> shares Kena posing with new heavier armor in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheFourthFocus/status/1577607402962227202/photo/2"><em>TheFourthFocus</em></a><em> shares an original creation in Concrete Genie.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> 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=""><strong>THEME: </strong>Rainbow<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on October 12, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re looking for a bright splash of color. Share frames filled with color, or snap a literal in-game rainbow from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSblog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/11/how-dragon-ball-the-breakers-adapted-the-fighting-franchise-into-an-asymmetrical-survival-game/',
                'How Dragon Ball: The Breakers adapted the fighting franchise into an asymmetrical survival game',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/f9e66a11a27c150493ab1d0bf2150a1fd6ca4fed.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">The Dimps team is no stranger to Dragon Ball games. They have been at the forefront of development for several titles such as the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series, and Super Dragon All Heroes series. From the fighting game genre to the TCG genre, they understand the power of the Dragon Ball universe in so many forms and now they have stepped up to the new challenge of creating an asymmetrical multiplayer survival game!</p>
<p class="">Dragon Ball: The Breakers is the newest game to be developed by the Dimps team and it will release for PS4 on October 14. Ahead of the launch, we wanted to give Dragon Ball fans and Survival game fans a chance to hear more about the behind-the-scenes development with an exclusive interview with the Dimps team and our very own Bandai Namco Entertainment producer, Ryosuke Hara!</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Thank you for joining us for an interview at such an exciting time for Dragon Ball: The Breakers! Please introduce yourselves and your role on the game.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Ryosuke Hara: </strong>Hello, I am Ryosuke Hara, the producer at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yoshiya Otsuka: </strong>Nice to meet you. I am Yoshiya Otsuka, the developer at Dimps Corporation.</p>
<p class=""><strong>We’re excited to have you part of the interview! As you work to produce several Dragon Ball titles, we would like to ask what excites you most about working on Dragon Ball: The Breakers?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> From a larger perspective, the fact that we are taking on the challenge of developing a Dragon Ball game that has never been done before is exciting in itself. While there are challenges because of the unprecedented nature of the project, at the same time we are able to experience a level of fun that past Dragon Ball game producers have never experienced. From a smaller perspective, as a Dragon Ball fan myself, I really enjoy the time I spend thinking about what kind of Raiders and Survivor character skins to add, and what skills to include to make it more interesting. Every time I do this, I realize that the charm of Dragon Ball is unfathomable and that we have yet to fully tap into it.</p>
<p class=""><strong>It is an amazing track record for Dimps to have over 20 years of experience developing Dragon Ball games. What excites you most about working on Dragon Ball: The Breakers?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>YO:</strong> What excites me is that this is a game which breaks the rule of the past Dragon Ball games. Dragon Ball games have traditionally been one-on-one games, or games in which players fight in teams of the same number of players. However, this game is an asymmetrical one-on-seven action game that challenges the genre in a way that has never been attempted before. In addition, instead of controlling the main characters such as Goku and Vegeta, players control ordinary people in the Dragon Ball World, such as Bulma and Oolong, who have not been playable in previous Dragon Ball games. We hope that our customers will enjoy the Dragon Ball world that they have not been able to experience in previous Dragon Ball games.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>We’re very excited to be able to ask you both some questions to learn more about the development process. To start, what were some of the considerations that had to be at the top of your mind when developing an asymmetrical multiplayer survival game with 7 survivors working to escape from 1 super strong Raider?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> The concept is the “overwhelming difference in strength” that is unique to Dragon Ball.  There are many asymmetrical fighting games in the world today, but I don’t think there is a game in the world where characters from the same universe have such a large difference in strength than Dragon Ball.</p>
<p class=""><strong>YO:</strong> The balance to make an asymmetrical game of 1 vs 7, while producing the “overwhelming power difference unique to Dragon Ball” was one of the elements we have been careful with. At first glance, it may sound contradictory as we wanted to achieve an overwhelming difference in strength and yet maintain balance, but if this balance is not achieved, the game will not work. Even now, we are still adjusting the balance through testing right before the launch. As we will continue to operate the game after launch, constantly adjusting balance while adding new characters will be an ongoing matter.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>In a match, survivors may run into one of three Raiders – Cell, Frieza, or Majin Buu. As the match begins, the Raider starts with its first form and then evolves as the time progresses. This is such a fun and dynamic element unique to the survival game genre because it allows the player who is the Raider to also evolve their strategy throughout the match. It also creates such a sense of urgency among the remaining Survivors! How did your team implement concepts of each form into each of the Raiders?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> Briefly summarizing, we differentiate our play styles in the following ways: </p>
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<p class=""><strong>What Raider was your personal favorite to design and why?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> I like Frieza better. I can place Zarbon and Dodoria anywhere on the map with my skills, and I can place them well to have hidden Survivors come out, or place them in front of down Survivors to prevent them from being revived by other Survivors. This Raider is fun to use because it offers a wide range of strategies.</p>
<p class=""><strong>YO:</strong> I would say Cell.  When you select Cell and the game starts with the larva, that is the moment when you feel this is something you can only experience in this game. In a sense, Cell is a character that symbolizes the game, so I hope that you will become Cell and strive to go from the larva to the final form.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The Breakers has such a unique twist to the survival game genre as the main goal for survivors is to escape rather than focus on battling. What was the reason for this element of the game?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong><em> </em>BNE has produced numerous Dragon Ball games. Most of these games have focused on battles and the retelling of the original story. While I felt that this was to be expected, since that is the image of Dragon Ball and what many people find appealing about it, I also wondered if that was really the only appeal of Dragon Ball, and at the same time, I have always had a vague feeling that this was not the case. I came up with the idea that the threat of battles between super warriors could be more strongly felt by viewing them not from the perspective of strong characters, but from the perspective of ordinary people, taking a hint from the existence of unique characters such as Bulma and Oolong, who do not have super powers and do not participate in battles. Furthermore, the “asymmetrical battle” game genre was already well known in the industry, and the development of this title began from the point of view that the combination of this game genre and asymmetrical battles could create new IP value and synergy.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>In The Breakers, there’s a game mechanic called Dragon Change where Survivors can borrow the powers of Z fighters, but it’s generally used as a means to escape rather than to battle. This is a bit different from other Dragon Ball games where the main focus is on the fights. How was it designing survivor characters who are essentially powerless?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>YO:</strong> In order to produce the concept of “the overwhelming power difference that can only achieve in Dragon Ball”, which was given by Hara-san, the “escape game” matched the concept well instead of previous battle-based games that was developed. On top of it, by having ordinary people in Dragon Ball world such as Bulma and Oolong becoming part of the game, it resulted in an experience that has never seen in a game while basing on the original story.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>In what other ways does this game bring in elements of the Dragon Ball franchise to make it a recognizable part of the universe? (Specifically what are some iconic Dragon Ball elements and story moments players can look out for when going through the different matches and maps?)</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> This title has a different perspective from the previous Dragon Ball games, with elements that symbolize the original story scattered throughout the game. The most obvious examples are Bulma, Oolong, and the Farmer, who do not have super powers. Their characteristics and skills would not be utilized in previous battle games, but this title is designed in such a way that they can be used to their full advantage. On the Raider’s side, the process of evolution, destruction of areas, defeating civilians, and other experiences of roaming the map as an enemy character are all new original story experiences. There are many other elements to the game, such as summoning Shenron by collecting 7 Dragon Balls, using various skills, Dragon Changes, etc., but I hope that you will experience them for yourself when you play the game.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Lastly, it would be great to end with some fun advice for the players! What are some of your tips for being a Raider and being a Survivor? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>RH:</strong> We believe that the shortest way to defeat Survivors is for Raiders to use their own eyes and ears to search for survivors, in addition to utilizing their skills and special moves. In particular, the ears tend to be neglected, so we hope that you will wear headphones and search for Survivors efficiently. It is important for Survivors to simulate in advance what they will do when they are attacked by Raiders. At first, they may try to escape by simply running, but of course Raiders will soon catch up, so we would like you to customize your own way of escaping after understanding the characteristics of your skills.</p>
<p class=""><strong>YO:</strong> Survivors will enjoy cooperating with other players in order to escape, but there are many elements for players to communicate with each other, such as stamps, emotes, and signals, so we hope that you will enjoy the game while making use of these elements. We hope that you will enjoy the game as much as we do. Raiders also have custom voices that allow them to speak the lines of Cell and Frieza at any time from the original story. The ability to speak the lines of Cell and Frieza in battle situations similar to those in the original story is another way to enjoy the game! These items will be added to the game in the future, so we hope that you will continue to enjoy the game long after its release.</p>
<p class=""><em>Thank you so much for taking the time to discuss Dragon Ball: The Breakers in detail as we get ready to launch the game on PS4 this October 14, 2022!</em></p>
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                '(For Southeast Asia) Essential Picks promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="has-default-font">The Essential Picks promotion comes to PlayStation Store on Wednesday October 12. You can enjoy discounts on a range of must-play PlayStation titles. What games, you ask? Head to <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/805ff1ce-4e9f-4b73-8508-7cd344c40afb?emcid=or-pl-452532" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount, which will be offered until Wednesday October 26 when the sale ends.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/13/skate-like-the-wind-in-olliolli-worlds-final-expansion/',
                'Skate like the wind in OlliOlli World’s final expansion',
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<p class="">Welcome back to OlliOlli World! After a wild and wacky journey across the treetops and skyscrapers of Radlandia, and a zany adventure into outer Space with the out-of-this-world <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=carTowVakVA">Void Riders,</a> we figured it was time to bring OlliOlli back down to earth – we wanted to do something a bit more grounded and sensible and… nah, just kidding! This one’s set in the clouds.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>There she blows!</strong></p>
<p class="">High above the familiar cities, deserts, and forests of Radlandia, the wind is in control – as you skate through the skies, prepare to use the new Windzones to propel yourself forward over obstacles, bounce you backward onto hidden routes, and take yourself out with newer, faster, sillier slams than ever before. Then get back up and do it all over again – it’s a mechanic that compliments everything you’ve learned throughout the main game, and gives you brilliant new chances to pull off more tricks and achieve higher scores.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>A new way to plan your route</strong></p>
<p class="">Was the main path through the level too easy? Gnarly route left you wanting more? Well, now there’s a route for that! Burly routes offer a substantial challenge to players who… you know what? Those routes are for players who are better than me at this game. Please tell me what you find up there, and how it is you’re all getting those next-level high scores…</p>
<p class=""><strong>The friends you take with you</strong></p>
<p class="">You’ll be joined on your journey into the skies of Radlandia by the infamous Radmospheric Three – fellow explorers seeking adventure above the clouds. The grizzled sea-dog Captain Squid, the prim and proper Professor Planks, and the mystically inclined Christopher Licht all have their own reasons for wanting to find Radlantis City, but they’re united by one goal- they want to be the first ones there! Beat Radlandia’s most morally dubious businessfrog, B.B. Hopper, to the map scraps scattered throughout the atmosphere, and who knows what discoveries might await beyond the clouds?</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Explore above the clouds</strong></p>
<p class="">Travel the skies with an all-new crew on a fantastical floating boat as you join The Radmospheric Three on their quest for the hidden city of Radlantis. Soar above the familiar sights of Radlandia, from the spooky clifftops of Wuthering Flights (are there <em>really</em> ghosts up there?) to the grease-laden clouds above industrial Sketchside (they call it OilyOily World). Adventurous travelers who make it to the fabled city of Radlantis will have a chance to meet the legendary Gail Force, and compete before the Skate Godz themselves for the Radlantis Rivals Cup.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Travelling trendsetter</strong></p>
<p class="">Obviously, thrilling new mechanics, lovingly hand-designed new levels, and a fantastic new crew are fun – but how are you going to show off your new high scores and best combos online without a stylish new outfit to set the whole thing off? Luckily, this expansion comes with a whole host of new customization items, so you’ll be able to strut your stuff (skate your stuff?) right up to the windiest, highest-up stage in Radlandia – Radlantis City itself.</p>
<p class="">The team has all worked amazingly hard on this, and I know I’m not alone in saying that I can’t wait for you all to get your hands on these awesome new levels. We’ve been totally blown away (pardon the pun) by how friendly, vibrant, and supportive the OlliOlli community has been, so I want to say a big thank you to everyone who’s played the game so far, and to all of you who are excited to play Finding the Flowzone.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>OlliOlli World: Finding The Flowzone will be available on PS4 and PS5 on </em><em>November 2.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/13/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-is-coming-to-pc-on-november-18/',
                'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is coming to PC on November 18',
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<p class="">Get ready to experience the rise of Miles Morales as a new Spider-Man, coming to PC! In just over a month, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will release on PC on November 18, 2022. Today I’m excited to share all the details on the enhancements the team at Nixxes Software has been working on, and to tell you more about pre-purchase bonuses.    </p>
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<p class="">Similar to the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered we released earlier this year in close collaboration with Insomniac Games, Marvel Games, and PlayStation, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PC features many enhancements, customizable settings and support for a broad range of hardware configurations, all the way from high-end PCs to portable PC gaming devices.</p>
<p class="">The game features options for ray-traced reflections with a variety of quality levels and newly added ray-traced shadows for outdoor light cast by the sun and the moon. This enables realistic shadows with natural gradients in softness and further enhances the visual fidelity of Marvel’s New York.</p>
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<p class="">The game is fully optimized for ultra-wide gaming and supports ultra-wide aspect ratios of 21:9, 32:9 and even 48:9 when using triple monitor setups.<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/12/marvels-spider-man-remastered-swings-onto-pc-today/"> Similar to what our team did for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered</a>, the cinematics in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PC are adapted to be fully viewable in aspect ratios up to 32:9.</p>
<p class="">Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales supports the latest performance enhancing upscaling technologies, like NVIDIA DLSS 3. This technology for GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs combines DLSS Super Resolution, DLSS Frame Generation, and NVIDIA Reflex to boost your frame rate to new heights. NVIDIA DLSS 2, NVIDIA DLAA, and NVIDIA Reflex will also be supported.</p>
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<p class="">In the graphics menu, you’ll find many customizable features, presets, and quality levels to choose from. These include texture quality and filtering, level of detail, crowd and traffic density, field of view, windowed, full screen and exclusive full screen rendering modes, and many other options.</p>
<p class="">With the wide range of graphical settings and features, we want to ensure that gamers with the latest hardware can push their high-end rigs, but also make the game scale to less powerful systems. Below is an overview of the recommended specifications for a variety of graphical presets.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-store"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Minimum</td><td>Recommended </td><td>Very High </td><td>Amazing Ray Tracing</td><td>Ultimate Ray Tracing </td></tr><tr><td>Average Performance</td><td>720 @ 30 FPS</td><td>1080p @ 60 FPS</td><td>4K @ 60 FPS</td><td>1440p @ 60 FPS (4K @ 30 FPS)</td><td>4K @ 60 FPS</td></tr><tr><td>Graphic Presets</td><td>Very Low</td><td>1080p @ 60 FPSMedium </td><td>Very High </td><td>High Ray Tracing High</td><td>High Ray Tracing Very High</td></tr><tr><td>GPU</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or AMD equivalent</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GBor AMD Radeon RX 580</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT</td></tr><tr><td>CPU</td><td>Intel Core i3-4160 or AMD equivalent</td><td>Intel Core i5-4670or AMD Ryzen 5 1600</td><td>Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600</td><td>Intel Core i5-11600Kor AMD Ryzen 7 3700X</td><td>Intel Core i7-12700Kor AMD Ryzen 9 5900X</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>8 GB</td><td>16 GB</td><td>16 GB</td><td>16 GB</td><td>32 GB</td></tr><tr><td>OS</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>75 GB HDD</td><td>75 GB SSD</td><td>75 GB SSD</td><td>75 GB SSD</td><td>75 GB SSD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Use of performance enhancing upscaling like NVIDIA DLSS is recommended when using both ray-traced reflections and ray-traced shadows.</em></p>
<p class="">The game also features extensive customizable control options for mouse and keyboard and controllers. When using a PlayStation DualSense controller on a wired USB connection, you’ll get the full DualSense controller experience, including adaptive trigger feedback and haptic response. And with Steam Input support, you can use a variety of peripherals and get innumerable remapping options.</p>
<p class="">If you want to be ready to play Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales the moment it releases on November 18, 2022, you can pre-purchase now on both<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817190"> Steam</a> and in the<a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales"> Epic Games Store</a> for $49.99 / €49.99 If you pre-purchase ahead of the game’s launch you’ll unlock the following game content early:</p>
<p class="">●       Two-suit pack, including the T.R.A.C.K. Suit, and Into the Spider-Verse Suit</p>
<p class="">●       Early access to the Gravity Well gadget</p>
<p class="">●       Three Skill Points to unlock some abilities from the start of the game</p>
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                'Dead Space hands-on details – Upgraded and expanded horror gameplay',
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<p class="">Isaac Clarke tapped into a deep well of courage and engineering skill to survive the waiting horrors aboard the Ishimura. Similarly, the talented team at Motive are showcasing a bold and technically impressive approach with its remake of Clarke’s fraught mission aboard the doomed spaceship in sci-fi horror masterpiece Dead Space. In addition to visual and performance enhancements, Motive is incorporating subtly expanded gameplay elements to draw players deeper into the nightmare.</p>
<p class="">Even with thoroughly exploring the corridors of the Ishimura on original release, my recent hands-on with the remake – incorporating Chapters 1 through 3 as Isaac attempts to reactivate the tram system and repair the ship’s engines – was full of unexpected discoveries. Reconfigured gameplay shocks, difficult choices, new locations. Let’s dig in. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New gameplay features</h2>
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<p class=""><strong>Isaac is fully voiced:</strong> Isaac speaks up this time around, like yelling his teammates’ names when they’re in trouble or explaining his plans to fix the Ishimura’s Centrifuge and fuel lines. Hearing him take an active role in the team’s mission makes the entire experience feel more filmlike and authentic.  </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Interconnected immersion:</strong> There are no loading sequences when Isaac hops aboard the Ishimura’s tram to quickly travel between destinations like Cargo and the Medical areas. This is all part of Motive’s goal for an immersive, connected setting.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Zero G freedom:</strong> In the original Dead Space, zero-gravity sections let Isaac leap across platforms using special boots. In the remake, you have the freedom to float in 360 degrees, lending to the spacewalk fantasy. Isaac also now has a propulsion boost, which is handy for dodging necromorphs lunging through space.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Intense new moments:</strong> During chapter 2 Isaac must obtain higher security clearance off the dead Captain’s Rig. The Captain’s corpse is attacked by an Infector, causing him to turn into a necromorph. In the 2008 sequence, players watch the change safely behind glass. In the remake, Isaac experiences this horrifying transformation up close and personal, harkening back to the dramatic real-time necromorph transformation at the beginning of Dead Space 2.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Circuit breakers:</strong> New junction boxes require Isaac to reroute power between different Ishimura functions. In one scenario, I needed to reroute power to a refueling station, and I could choose between cutting the lights or oxygen supply to make this happen. Situations like this allow players to pick their poison when need be – I chose to play in the dark rather than risk suffocation.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Big moments feel bigger:</strong> The vivid lighting and visual effects make dramatic moments feel even more impressive. Later in chapter 3 Isaac restarts the Ishimura’s centrifuge. A combination of effects explode into action as the giant machinery kicks online – giant pieces of the machine rumble violently, sparks fly as metal grinds, the huge swinging arm casts large shadows against the orange auxiliary power lights. It’s a feast for the senses and draws you in deeper to the experience. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Incentivized exploration:</strong> Locked doors and loot containers have been added to the Ishimura, which Isaac can access after acquiring upgraded security clearance. This incentivizes players to return to previously cleared areas to uncover resources and upgrade materials. One locked door even involves a new side quest revealing a bit more about Isaac’s missing partner, Nicole. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Intensity director:</strong> But don’t let your guard down just because you’re returning to known territory. Motive keeps players on their toes with the Intensity Director, which will ratchet up suspense with creepy noises like creaking vents, surprised like bursting pipes, and unexpected necromorph attacks.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Expanded weapon upgrade paths:</strong> What good is hunting for bonus resources without a place to invest them? New weapon upgrade items can be attached to the Plasma Cutter, Pulse Rifle, and more to add extra upgrade paths to spend nodes. It’s to be determined if this incorporates new weapon mechanics, or simply additional enhancements to damage, reload speed, ammo capacity, etc.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Familiar, yet enhanced</h2>
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<p class=""><strong>Enhanced visuals:</strong> A rich layer of visual polish has been applied to the entire experience. Small details set the mood, including floating dust particles, ominous fog hanging above the floor, dripping blood stains, and dingy lighting. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Small details enhance narrative:</strong> Isaac builds his Plasma Cutter out of composite parts at a workbench instead of simply picking it up, signaling his engineering background. Similarly, when Isaac collects his Statis Module, he first picks up the severed limb it’s attached to, its previous owner likely having been dismembered by a nearby malfunctioning door. These micro storytelling moments drew me in.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tested gameplay:</strong> Combat packs the same satisfying familiarity, but with added smoothness. Flicking the Plasma Cutter to vertical and horizontal aim modes while blasting off necromorph limbs is fluid and fast.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Stasis strategy:</strong> Isaac’s handy slo-mo field is still a charm with crowd control. In one encounter, I used stasis to freeze an enemy near an explosive cannister, then waited until another enemy approached before shooting it and blowing both monsters to bits.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Upgrade your way:</strong> The Bench remains a fun way to customize Isaac to fit your playstyle using precious nodes hidden around the Ishimura. This time, I invested in suit upgrades that boosted my Statis Module’s area of effect to help coral more enemies at once. You can also upgrade your weapon’s damage, ammo capacity, and reload speed.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>In-universe UI:</strong> Back in 2008 Dead Space’s projected user interface was ahead of its time, and today it still feels futuristic. Bringing up Isaac’s projected menu in real-time preserves the immersion and immediacy. Plus, the menu text and icons look even more crisp and clean in 4K.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Resources matter:</strong> I know the 2008 Dead Space well and admit I was feeling a bit cocky during my playthrough. I sold a few ammo stacks early on for credits and to make inventory space. I paid the price later in chapter 2 when I ran dry on ammo during an intense sequence in the morgue, with an Infector running rampant generating fresh necromorphs. The sequence forced me to make careful use of stasis and melee to survive. I eventually succeeded using stasis to slow the Infector’s spread and stomp out the threat before it got out of hand. My reverence for preserving ammo was renewed throughout the rest of my playthrough. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Gory details:</strong> Every blast of Isaac’s weapons tears away flesh, muscle, and eventually shatters bone. More than a gnarly visual effect, the detailed damage offers feedback about how close players are to snapping off a limb and downing a necro.</p>
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<p class="">Your survival mission aboard the Ishimura begins when Dead Space launches January 27, 2023 on PS5.</p>
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to share the bright sights of rainbows and colorful corridors in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s colorful shares: </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sarokeye/status/1578566474301468675/photo/1"><em>Sarokeye</em></a><em> shares Chloe and Nadine driving the jeep past a rainbow in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/call_me_xavii/status/1580231905198624768/photo/1"><em>call_me_xavii</em></a><em> shares Aloy wading in a pool of water filled with colorful oil in Horizon Zero Dawn.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/coalabr14/status/1580178218513969152/photo/2"><em>coalabr14</em></a><em> shares Sam riding past a distant rainbow in Death Stranding.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/ForgottenJasmin/status/1579985371672498177/photo/2"><em>ForgottenJasmin</em></a><em> shares a hug against a soft rainbow-colored backdrop in Gris.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/scottoka1/status/1578568492441563138/photo/1"><em>scottoka1</em></a><em> shares Ellie walking down a rainbow paved street in The Last of Us Part II.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sefwick/status/1579456723542315009/photo/3"><em>Sefwick</em></a><em> shares the dancer in Bound posing against a muted color-striped background.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> 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=""><strong>THEME: </strong>Ghostwire Tokyo<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on October 19, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re headed back to the spooky streets of Ghostwire Tokyo, which just got a major Photo Mode update. Share thrilling moments 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/2022/10/17/level-up-your-look-with-the-horizon-forbidden-west-collection-on-asos/',
                'Level up your look with the Horizon Forbidden West collection on ASOS',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/e5850bc4f930979c2ebc3c53ceacb21d4b24013b.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">No weaves or crafting required! Horizon Raw Materials and ASOS are bringing fashion to the Forbidden West. </p>
<p class="">While Aloy’s in-game outfits are aimed at her protection and survival, our unique partnership with ASOS is focused on ready-to-wear comfort for our fans. This unisex collection of gaming and streetwear apparel features a variety of joggers, hoodies and shirts, which work as either co-ords or individual pieces.</p>
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<p class="">Though heavily inspired by the game — you might recognize elements and details from Aloy’s look, our Horizon graphic novels, or our key art — we took great care to translate this inspiration into streetwear fashion that can be styled in a variety of new and exciting ways. </p>
<p class="">Super-soft tees and comfortable joggers will make for a perfect marathon gaming session outfit as you explore the Forbidden West (on New Game+ maybe?).</p>
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<p class="">This collection will be released under our very own merchandise brand called Horizon Raw Materials, and ranges between £26 and £38*. It launches in EU, UK, Japan and Asia regions today, and in the US in early 2023. </p>
<p class="">Rather than dropping your shards at your nearest merchant, you can find the whole collection on ASOS <a href="https://www.asos.com/ctas/commercial-edits/asos-campaign-3/cat/?cid=27384">here</a>.</p>
<p class="">Check out Guerrilla’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guerrillagames/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@guerrilla">Tiktok</a> pages over the next period to join in on styling challenges and other fun activities related to the collection’s launch!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Recommended Retail Price. Actual Retailer Price may vary.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/18/naughty-dog-breaks-down-uncharted-4s-climbing-evolution-as-uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection-launches-on-pc-this-week/',
                'Naughty Dog breaks down Uncharted 4’s climbing evolution as Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection launches on PC this week',
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<p class="">Prepare for adventure–we’re thrilled to celebrate this week’s launch of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC!</p>
<p class="">We’ve previously equipped aspiring treasure hunters with<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-arrives-on-pc-october-19-2022/"> the PC features and specs</a> so you can enjoy Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy optimized for PC by Iron Galaxy Studios.</p>
<p class="">Whether the series is, well, Uncharted territory for you, or if you’re a seasoned spelunker who’s survived crushing encounters, we thought the Uncharted series’ PC debut offered a chance to look back on how these two adventures pushed the franchise forward. We unearthed some details about how Naughty Dog took a core pillar of Uncharted gameplay to brand new heights.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climb time</h2>
<p class="">With Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End marking the franchise’s first original PlayStation 4 outing, the team saw a chance to push the franchise forward. Climbing is a prime example of that next-gen evolution; Uncharted 4 introduced a level of control players never had before while grounding Nathan Drake’s movements with stunning animations.</p>
<p class="">“With Uncharted 4, we wanted to add more depth to the climbing and look at it more realistically,” Animation Director Jeremy Yates explained.</p>
<p class="">A trip to an indoor climbing gym and lessons from an instructor early in production helped ground that endeavor. That trip resulted in some pretty meaningful lessons for Uncharted 4’s new climbing system. The team was equipped with firsthand experience and visual references to understand balance and weight placement, as well as the thoughtfulness that has to go into each movement.</p>
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<p class="">“When we climbed on the wall ourselves, one of the first things we noticed was how much your weight is on your feet. That really translated into how the animations work,”  Lead Game Designer Emilia Schatz said.</p>
<p class="">The team tried out a host of potential routes to take the system, from including a stamina bar to free-climbing that would allow players to scale a mountain in a route of their own choosing. There was a lot of fun and tension to be had, but the team needed to consider how climbing fit into the overall game.</p>
<p class="">“It almost became too complex. The important thing about any of our systems is we layer them with other systems. So while climbing itself may have been really amazing, we had to remember Uncharted 4 is not only a climbing game,” Schatz said.</p>
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<p class="">With some of those systems stripped away, the focus came more clearly into view: leveraging climbing in Uncharted 4 to connect the player to Nathan Drake and eventually Chloe Frazer in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. And that meant giving players more control over Uncharted’s climbing than ever before.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reaching out</h2>
<p class="">“We wanted to be able to give the player very fine control and complete analog control over where Drake places his hands. That’s where the reach system was formed,” Yates explained.</p>
<p class="">The reach system in Uncharted 4 lets you do much more than simply hop from one handhold to the next along a clearly defined route. Using the left analog stick on the controller, the player can precisely direct how far and what angle Drake reaches out his hand. In practice, it looks fluid and realistic, but behind-the-scenes, there’s a clever system of rings that accounts for Drake’s possible moves. <em>Many</em> animations are needed to pull off each movement.</p>
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<p class="">“That was a huge challenge to animate and design all those poses, and then from each of those [points], the delta between your base and wherever the handhold will be, that position might have a number of very specific animations,” Yates explained.</p>
<p class="">To ensure what was depicted in-game mirrored real life climbing terrain, the team constructed an adjustable rock wall in the mocap stage and captured parkour athlete Jesse La Flair  going through the motions of Nate’s various movements.</p>
<p class="">“We replicated those rings, and there are holes pre-drilled in all those different positions so we could move handholds around easily…We had Jesse climb every conceivable combination we could give him,” Yates explained, noting that this allowed him to really ground the physicality of Drake’s motions.</p>
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<p class="">To help achieve the reach system’s fluidity of movement, Principal Programmer Ryan Broner was among those working on getting this in-depth climbing system to function properly.</p>
<p class="">“The big change from Uncharted 3 was being able to hold onto two edges at once, and they could just be any distance apart,” Broner said. This meant work had to be done to ensure the upper body would move in the right direction, but, as the team learned at the climbing gym, the feet were also just as essential to consider.</p>
<p class="">“[We worked to have] the feet actually look for an edge instead of having them just dangling and swinging.”</p>
<p class="">“Ryan was…really getting full-body [inverse kinematics] working with all four limbs and your root and how they move together. That helped us create a much more organic system to climb on than we’ve previously been able to,” Yates said.</p>
<p class="">Imbuing climbing with more natural and variable movement also benefited making the actual paths Drake takes more dynamic and rewarding for the player.</p>
<p class="">“It allowed us to make more organic rock faces. It used to be that the distance you could move handholds from where Nathan Drake was [felt] pretty short,” Schatz explained. “In Uncharted 4, we were able to space those out, because Nathan Drake could reach quite a bit. By being able to space those out, we could make it so that the handholds themselves, visually, did not always imply a precise route. They were spaced out enough that you had to try it yourself and get used to how far his reach is.”</p>
<p class="">Not only are climbing routes more naturally embedded within the environment, but thanks to a set of tools the team worked with, more complex routes could be carved out to allow players creativity in how they wanted to progress.</p>
<p class="">“The organic integration into the wall was automated. What you see in-game…that’s dynamically placed,” Yates said, noting that background artists didn’t have to go in and virtually sculpt out each handhold’s spot. “In real time we could move the handholds around…It was so easy to add those handholds, so it was easier for us to develop what we called ‘Swiss cheese’ for some of these walls. We tried to give the player the ability to find their own path.”</p>
<p class="">Players can experiment with how they scale each stretch of rock or dilapidated building. Another way players have more agency over climbing is the piton. Born from the experimenting done with a more free-climbing system (you can see the idea of using two pitons at once below), the piton presents a bit of puzzle solving for the player to work through.</p>
<p class="">The pitons come into play as players hurtle toward specific walls, requiring the right timing and angle to hook the piton into the wall where they want to continue progressing.</p>
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<p class="">“We want you to have creativity in how you can move around and place your handholds. You got a sense of, as a player, I need to decide ‘Where do I want Nathan Drake’s piton to be so I can jump to this ledge over there,” Schatz said. “The piton is a really cool thing we wouldn’t have been able to do without the analog reach of Nathan Drake [introduced in Uncharted 4].”</p>
<p class="">With all the ideas the Naughty Dog team implemented – and the lessons learned from those they didn’t – Uncharted 4’s climbing offers more precise, analog control over Nathan Drake’s climbing than ever before. That implementation continued with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which features Chloe Frazer as its protagonist while retaining all the work that went into Nathan Drake’s climbing mechanics. Lost Legacy allowed the team to integrate the piton, which features later in A Thief’s End, throughout more of Chloe’s adventure.</p>
<p class="">“We were really happy with how it turned out in Uncharted 4…and we were able to put it in a lot more in The Lost Legacy, and it was really able to come into its own there,” Schatz said.</p>
<p class="">Following the journey of this feature’s development, the team had some big takeaways.</p>
<p class="">“[Uncharted 4’s climbing showed] the importance of feedback in player systems,” Broner said. “In Uncharted 4, you push the stick, and even if you can’t reach anything, you see the body start to move in a certain direction.  Getting that feedback allows you to adjust to your intended direction in a way that feels natural, and makes you feel more connected to the character.”</p>
<p class="">“We always really strive for the feeling of groundedness…because when that works really well, you identify more with the character, you’re invested more with the character,” Schatz said.</p>
<p class="">Everything evolved about the climbing system, from the reach system to the piton to the sheer fluidity and realism of movement, allows players to become invested in Uncharted’s characters like never before. We hope longtime fans can appreciate this essential part of the Uncharted experience on a deeper level, and we’re so excited for newcomers to experience Nathan and Chloe’s climbing, combat, and much more. Uncharted:<strong> </strong>Legacy of Thieves Collection is available October 19, 2022 on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659420/UNCHARTED_Legacy_of_Thieves_Collection/">Steam</a> and <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/p/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection">Epic Games Store</a>.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/18/introducing-the-god-of-war-ragnarok-behind-the-scenes-series/',
                'Introducing the God of War Ragnarök Behind the Scenes series',
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<p class="">Since the very first moment of development on God of War Ragnarök, our team at Santa Monica Studio has made hundreds of decisions each day that have shaped this game into the experience and story that we are about to share with you on November 9.</p>
<p class="">Over the course of this journey, every single team member who has touched God of War Ragnarök in one way or another has left their mark, each with their own perspective that has given life to everything you will see, hear, and interact with at launch.</p>
<p class="">The story of God of War Ragnarök is not only that of a father and son who must confront the coming tides of war, it is also the story of the individuals who chose to devote their time, skill, and passion to build this game together in the face of unprecedented uncertainty during a global pandemic.</p>
<p class="">In the God of War Ragnarök Behind the Scenes series, we will be taking you to all Nine Realms – from Midgard to Asgard (and perhaps a pitstop along the way). With each episode, we hope to provide you not only a unique perspective on the years long endeavor of creating this title, but also bring you insights from many of the team members who have made this possible.</p>
<p class="">Starting today, <strong>on every Tuesday for the next nine weeks</strong> we will be diving into one aspect of the game – from shaping the story and elevating combat, to creating the score and crafting cinematics.</p>
<p class="">Our first episode begins much like our story does, in Midgard, where we’ll be discussing the key narrative beats from the last game that will come back into play in God of War Ragnarök, as well as how our team approached taking on a sequel that will conclude the Norse saga.</p>
<p class="">We’ll keep these spoilers free until launch, so don’t worry about us spilling every secret! Unless you’re the All-Father himself, you’ll have to wait for November 9 to figure out everything we’ve got hidden up our sleeves.</p>
<p class="">Without further ado, we hope you enjoy God of War Ragnarök Behind the Scenes Episode 1: Shaping the Story!</p>
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<p class="">Next week on October 25, we’ll depart the from the icy cold of Midgard and head to the land of the Elves, Alfheim, as our team gives a glimpse into the refined, brutal combat of God of War Ragnarök, alongside some of the fearsome enemies who will test your skills in battle.</p>
<p class="">We hope you’ll tune in each week as we lead up to launch and beyond to learn more about the making of God of War Ragnarök.</p>
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<p class="">For the latest updates around God of War Ragnarök, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on<a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/godofwar"> Facebook</a>, and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/santamonicastudio/"> Instagram</a>. To join the conversation with other fans, head to the official Santa Monica Studio Discord!God of War Ragnarök launches November 9, 2022. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/product/EP9000-CUSA34386_00-GOWRAGNAROK00000?smcid=ma">Pre-order your copy at PS Store</a>.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/18/how-infinity-ward-created-oni-a-new-operator-in-modern-warfare-ii/',
                'How Infinity Ward created Oni, a new Operator in Modern Warfare II',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/10/10d2c679bc337124960c89c202e28201502abe60.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Sharpen your senses, warriors – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is just around the corner. </p>
<p class="">Let’s dive into more details on a special new Operator while we wait for launch on October 28 (MWII Campaign Early Access* also available starting October 20 to those who pre-order digitally).</p>
<p class="">Announced at last month’s Call of Duty: Next showcase event, PlayStation players who pre-order any digital edition of the game at PlayStation store will receive the Oni Operator Pack** at Modern Warfare II’s launch, which includes the Hiro “Oni” Watanabe operator as well as a high-end weapon blueprint both playable in Multiplayer, Special Ops, as well as the soon to launch Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.</p>
<p class="">It wasn’t only creativity that led to the development of this special operator, it was a great sense of collaboration between Infinity Ward and PlayStation to develop an operator that PlayStation players will want to make their main on day one. Below are some details of how Oni came to be.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hiro “Oni” Watanabe</h2>
<p class="">One concept that stood out early on was the idea of creating a samurai-inspired operator. A name that came to the fore amongst the Infinity Ward team was “Oni”, meaning “Demon”, and that helped kick start a unique narrative around the operator.</p>
<p class="">When developing the narrative background for Oni, it was important for the narrative team at Infinity Ward to develop a unique character story that they could continue into the future.</p>
<p class="">Oni descends from an ancient samurai clan, one that was well respected and lived by a code of honor. As the decades passed and the samurai disbanded, Oni’s family fell on hard times. These hardships eventually forced them to live by less than honorable means. By the time Oni was born, his father had already become well established in the criminal underworld.</p>
<p class="">Yet Oni’s grandfather worked to remind him that his family wasn’t always about this criminal enterprise.  Oni learned his family used to have a very high standing within the community and had a noble name.</p>
<p class="">To escape his father’s path, Oni left home and joined the military. He was very proficient, quickly rising through the ranks and even earning a spot in an elite multi-national special forces unit with missions across the globe. He learned how to protect himself and how to efficiently wield weapons.</p>
<p class="">In time, he returned home, eager to come back to Japan and do what his ancestors had done all those years ago – – protect and fight the threats on the home front – – all the while trying to reestablish his family’s good name.</p>
<p class="">At this point, Oni’s father had become a respected fixture in the criminal underworld. He harnessed his corrupt influence to have Oni discharged from the military.</p>
<p class="">Now, Oni acts as a gun for hire, vowing to continue the fight against his father and anyone who should cross the samurai code. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Behind the mask</h2>
<p class="">With a robust narrative background in place, the work of designing Oni began. When designing Oni the teams at Infinity Ward worked towards a plausible aesthetic that felt contemporary but with the aura of a dignified warrior tied to tradition.</p>
<p class="">To make Oni feel true to form, the team dove into what the name Oni meant, its etymology, culture, mythology, and anything else they could find. The goal was to make Oni stand out from the other operators in Modern Warfare II.</p>
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<p class="">Oni’s armor was an important design element to get right, so Infinity Ward started there. The Operator wears polished, reflective armor, almost iridescent in areas, but with the noticeable wear and tear you’d expect from a gunslinging warrior.</p>
<p class="">The Operator’s helmet and ballistic mask was also carefully considered, being modified to resemble the silhouette of a samurai’s helmet. Oni’s headpiece takes inspiration from feudal warriors that would wear similar-looking traditional armor. That said the night vision goggles atop his helmet make it clear Oni is a modern warrior despite his traditional ethos.</p>
<p class="">Oni’s unique mask features a striking demonic design that ties to the cultural lineage of the name “Oni”. It also strikes fear into his enemies in a visceral and immediate way.</p>
<p class="">Finally are the blades strapped to Oni’s back, reminiscent of the daisho blades of ancient Samurai warriors. The Operator wields these swords with violent force in a finishing move PlayStation players should look forward to seeing at launch.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The future of Oni</h2>
<p class="">Part of the excitement around an operator like this is the opportunity to leverage the robust backstory and design elements to iterate further on him. This launch version of Oni is available to PlayStation digital pre-order players, but players will be seeing different iterations of Oni in the Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 Combat Packs available free for PlayStation Plus members starting in Season 01 of Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get ready for launch</h2>
<p class="">There is other exciting news beyond the debut of Oni. The new era for Call of Duty begins on October 20, with PlayStation players who digitally preordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II gaining early access to the game’s Campaign mode before its official launch on October 28.</p>
<p class="">Take the full Campaign Early Access period to learn about Task Force 141, its ties to the Mexican Special Forces, and the overall foundational narrative to the next chapter of the Modern Warfare story.</p>
<p class="">Get a jump start on launch with the new Campaign completion unlocks. Finish the Campaign to earn a Weapon Blueprint, four base Operators, and cosmetic items for Multiplayer and Special Ops.</p>
<p class="">Modern Warfare II Multiplayer defines emergent gameplay with a focus on variety. On day one, there will be 12 unique Multiplayer modes: 10 traditional modes on Core Maps and two Ground War modes on Battle Maps. Multiplayer will also come with new features such as a new gunsmith, new firing range, plus new maps and modes ready to welcome newcomers and fierce competitors alike. Along with signature Multiplayer combat, Modern Warfare II will feature an evolution of the Special Ops mode from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).</p>
<p class="">For additional benefits, get the Vault Edition to receive the Red Team 141 Operator Pack, the FJX Cinder Weapon Vault*** and one season of the Battle Pass as well as 55 tier skips.****</p>
<p class="">See you on October 28.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*One week based on estimated access; Actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>**PS Players receive select bonus content not available on other platforms until OCT. 27, 2023. PS Plus required for online multiplayer. Content also available through retail pre-order in Japan only.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>***FJX Cinder Weapon Vault and Red Team 141 Operator Pack content requires purchase of Modern Warfare II Vault Edition.  </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>****Battle Pass and Tier skips, or equivalent versions, will be accessible in Modern Warfare II once the season 1 Battle Pass, or equivalent system, is made available in game. Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Modern Warfare II Battle Pass, or equivalent system only. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/19/get-an-early-preview-of-the-cars-racing-into-gran-turismo-7-later-today/',
                'Get an early preview of the cars racing into Gran Turismo 7 later today',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! The 1.25 update for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today October 19 at 11:00pm PDT* (October 20 at 7am BST / 3pm JST). We’ll take a closer look at what’s included, but first, check out the launch trailer. </p>
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<p class="">Four new cars join Gran Turismo 7: </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Maserati Merak SS ’80</h2>
<p class="">This high-output model of the Merak has been tuned for even sharper performance. </p>
<p class="">The Maserati Merak was a mid-engine sports car introduced in 1972. It was developed to be a sister model to the Bora which had debuted a year earlier. The exterior stylings were very similar to the Bora, both having been designed by Giugiaro. However, while the Bora had been a fastback, the Merak was a notchback with a fastback style pillar. This allowed it to retain the same silhouette while making the car feel lighter and improving engine cooling. Similarly, while the Bora housed a V8, the Merak was equipped with a 187 BHP 3L V6 taken from the Citroen SM. With this more compact engine, the seating arrangement changed to a 2+2 layout which allowed for some luggage space. A high-performance model was later released in 1975 as the Merak SS. The compression ratio was increased and other adjustments were made to tune the engine to 216 BHP, increasing the top speed from 139.8 mph to 155.3 mph.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mazda Roadster NR-A (ND) ’22</h2>
<p class="">This motorsports base model epitomizes the core concepts of the Roadster. </p>
<p class="">Released in 2015, the 4th generation ‘ND’ Roadster received worldwide praise for its return to the Roadster’s original concept of ‘Jinba Ittai’ (“horse and rider moving as one”). The essence of the ND was most purely expressed in the NR-A grade, a motorsports oriented base model. The NR-A first joined the line-up on the 2nd generation ‘NB’ model, where it was introduced with the idea of providing an easy way for anyone to experience the joy of circuit racing. </p>
<p class="">These ideas are carried on in the ND version which has been modified with a particular focus on sports driving. The power plant frame that connects the transmission to the rear differential has been upgraded, along with accompanying parts such as the driveshaft, LSD and differential case. </p>
<p class="">The radiator and brake rotors have also been upsized, and the suspension uses height adjustable dampers made by Bilstein. Another useful feature is the driver is now about to pull up statistics like fuel consumption on the Multi-Information Display from the steering wheel mounted audio control switches. </p>
<p class="">This 2022 model has further improvements, with the introduction of the new Kinematic Posture Control system greatly increasing rear-end stability. The options list also features racing equipment such as roll bars and bucket seats making it easy to turn this car into a thoroughbred racing machine. The NR-A may be the answer to the prayers of many a driver, offering as much fun on the city streets as on the track.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC110) ’73</h2>
<p class="">Only 197 examples of this GT-R were made before it was unfortunately discontinued in the wake of stricter emissions standards. </p>
<p class="">The C10 Skyline, nicknamed the ‘Hakosuka’ (meaning box skyline), handed the baton to a new model in September 1972. The new model C110 was given the nickname ‘Kenmeri’ from its commercials, and was an explosive hit after its debut. The body had a fluid form, omitting all unnecessary lines. However it still had the surface lines and the 4 round headlights that were identifying marks of the Skyline.</p>
<p class="">The GT-R emblem returned to this Kenmeri in the following year, in January 1973. The model code of this GT-R was KPGC110, and it was equipped with the same legendary engine, the S20 inline-6-cylinder. There was no change in the 157 BHP maximum power and 18 kgfm maximum torque. The front strut and rear semi-trailing arm suspension was also the same as the previous GT-R, but the new four-wheel disc brakes were an advancement at the time. With a size of 4,460 mm in length, 1,695 mm width, and 1,380 mm height, it looked one size larger than the ‘Hakosuka’. If all went well, this Kenmeri GT-R should have won many race series as well, but what this car had to fight was the rising emissions regulations. The S20 was almost a pure racing engine, and could not overcome this unremitting requirement. So Nissan made a difficult decision. After only 3 months and 197 cars built, this Kenmeri GT-R disappeared, without ever having raced. Thereafter, Nissan would mothball the GT-R emblem for 16 years, until its comeback with the R32.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 ’18</h2>
<p class="">A racing spec version of the GT-R for GT3 category competition. </p>
<p class="">The Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 is an FIA GT3 regulation production race car developed by Nismo based on Nissan’s R35 model GT-R. A GT3 version of the GT-R had been available to customers since 2012, but from 2015 the base model changed to the GT-R Nismo which featured improved body rigidity. The 2018 model changed to a dry sump allowing the engine to be placed approx. 150 mm lower in the engine bay to lower the center of gravity and 150 mm further back to optimize weight distribution. Front body rigidity was also improved and the suspension and members for both the front and rear were redesigned to provide accurate body feedback. The layout of the engine bay also received improvements with the radiators and intercoolers repositioned to provide better airflow and better cooling as a result. By refining airflow, they also succeeded in improving body stability on high-speed sections.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Scapes</h2>
<p class="">‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Whitby’ have been added to the featured section. Check them out below:  </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/19/how-uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collections-pc-launch-speaks-to-naughty-dogs-present-and-future/',
                'How Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection’s PC launch speaks to Naughty Dog’s present and future',
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<p class="">The release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC is an important one for Naughty Dog, as it lets us celebrate our past and introduce a new, meaningful audience to the world of Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer. But it also represents a pivotal moment for us, a chance to look ahead and expand the way we develop games, all while ensuring the level of quality our audience expects.</p>
<p class="">To achieve that, we partnered with Iron Galaxy Studios to bring two of the most emotional and thrilling Uncharted adventures to a new platform with PC-centric quality-of-life features. We’re so thrilled new players can experience these two incredible stories, all in one great package. So with its launch, let’s reflect a bit on why this release is so meaningful to Naughty Dog, and how we hope it will continue to showcase our commitment to delivering unforgettable games, now to more players than ever.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bringing Uncharted to PC</h2>
<p class="">While PlayStation 5 remains our primary platform, we saw the possibility of bringing our games to PC as a great chance to reach a new massive, worldwide audience. When considering what to debut on PC with, we looked through our catalog and decided the beautiful, globetrotting stories of the Uncharted series felt like a natural fit to introduce to players all around the world. Now, you may be wondering why we didn’t start with the original Uncharted. We felt that, while Nathan Drake’s first three adventures from the PlayStation 3 console still stand the test of time narratively, they would require a major overhaul visually to stand-up to modern PC releases and the expectations players may have.</p>
<p class="">The Uncharted franchise comprises standalone adventures that players new and old can jump into, and so while there’s still incredible stories and character development in those first three games, we felt players could easily dive into Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and pick up Nathan, Elena, and Sully’s stories. Especially with the introduction of new characters like Sam Drake, Rafe Adler, and Nadine Ross, A Thief’s End offers so much to players regardless of their history getting into and out of trouble as Nathan Drake. And Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which is also included in the collection, offers a new playable protagonist in Chloe Frazer. Fans who know the original trilogy will be delighted to see her return, but newcomers will have no trouble understanding her wonderful story by starting with the collection.</p>
<p class="">And so, these two games, both developed on more modern hardware, and also receiving a remaster for the PlayStation 5 console, felt like perfect candidates to introduce the franchise, and Naughty Dog, to modern PC players. We also wanted to ensure we were providing players with a worthy value, and so we bundled both experiences together, offering an overall suite of PC features and customization options to suit as many players as possible.</p>
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<p class="">We also knew this PC release wasn’t going to be a one-off. As you may already know, The Last of Us Part I is in development for PC following its successful launch on PlayStation 5, and with this being, ahem, Uncharted territory for us, we knew we have a lot to learn about bringing our games to PC. But we were also determined to bring our careful consideration for every aspect of our games to this new version. So for the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, we deliberately partnered with Iron Galaxy because we saw in the studio not only a tremendous understanding of PC development we could learn from, but also a team that shared a love for our series as if it were their own. Iron Galaxy offered a partner we could trust would deliver a high-quality version of these two Uncharted games, and with whom we could work closely to better understand PC development while internally staying focused on current and future projects and bringing them to PC as well.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lessons learned</h2>
<p class="">The Uncharted series’ PC debut is both thrilling and reflective, a chance for us to take the lessons learned about offering our games on a new platform, and the expectations and opportunities that go along with it. In learning so much through our partners at Iron Galaxy, we’re able to look ahead to the future of Naughty Dog games on PC more excitedly than ever.</p>
<p class="">First and foremost, we learned, particularly through our partnership, what it takes to bring our own engine to parity to deliver on PC hardware. Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy are already beautiful games in their own right, and we wanted to maintain that quality in the PC release. But we still wanted to provide flexibility in fine-tuning an experience PC players expect, and so it was important for us to support more cinematic resolutions as well as specific PC graphical features. One of the biggest visual changes for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is Ultra-Wide Monitor Support*, which allows you to experience the Uncharted series’ breathtaking environments like Madagascar, the Western Ghats, and more like never before. But, with our cinematic cutscenes, we tested a host of graphical variations to see what worked best. Ultimately, we decided to actually add black bars to our cinematic scenes because, through all our iteration and testing, we determined that maintaining the original artistic intent and design of those bespoke scenes was paramount to the emotional experience. </p>
<p class="">The PC space is also one that offers users a ton of flexibility in hardware specs, controls, and more. As we’ve primarily only ever had to focus on considering one or two system specs in the past, this was simply eye-opening for us. Having primarily developed for console controllers, we had to learn about the preferences and flexibility keyboard and mouse controls offer, and we found that we had to re-evaluate certain game mechanics to fit the new input methods. For example, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy features a tense lock-picking minigame that utilizes a controller’s analog stick and haptic feedback to help players unlock them. But without those features inherently on keyboard and mouse, we had to rethink the application of that mechanic.</p>
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<p class="">We also needed to account for the variability of PC hardware as it pertains to data loading, and so we reworked our engine to add a “safety valve” of sorts to ensure a smooth gameplay experience across various PC specs. This isn’t something we’ve had to worry about since the Jak and Daxter days, when we added an animation of Jak stumbling if data was loading in too slowly. </p>
<p class="">Learning all of this through our partnership with Iron Galaxy Studios only helps to bolster Naughty Dog’s understanding of PC development, and allow us to deliver the quality you expect in our future releases.  We’re excited to be offering The Last of Us Part I on PC in the future, and know that, moving forward, adding PC development to the way we develop games, which in no way undermines the importance of PlayStation 5 as our primary platform, will continue to benefit our team in the long run. As Naughty Dog has come to better understand hybrid and work-from-home development over the last few years, PC development offers our team flexibility in how, when, and where our games are created. Much like players can enjoy Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC from a variety of PC builds, our developers can work on PC iterations on various pieces of hardware from home or in the office.</p>
<p class="">Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection’s PC release is a transformative pivot point for Naughty Dog. We not only have another chance to celebrate our beloved franchise but also introduce it to so many new players. In doing so, we set the stage for Naughty Dog to deliver high-quality games on PlayStation 5, with the option of a PC release as well, with an understanding of how to cater to the different needs of both audiences now and in the future. </p>
<p class="">Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has created a tremendous foundation of technology and learnings that will only benefit our future development. We’re grateful to our partners at Iron Galaxy Studios, and to our fans new and old, as we reach this important milestone for Naughty Dog. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/20/11-things-you-must-know-about-star-ocean-the-divine-force/',
                '11 things you must know about Star Ocean The Divine Force',
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<p class="">Star Ocean The Divine Force will soon touch down on PS5 and PS4! This action-packed science-fiction RPG presents a bold new vision for the beloved RPG series, with a powerful story, innovative traversal mechanics, and a combat system that’s just… *chef’s kiss.</p>
<p class="">That said, we suspect that some of you may still be wondering what this game is all about. Read on and we’ll tell you everything you need to know:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It’s the sixth mainline entry in the Star Ocean series…</h2>
<p class="">You may have played a Star Ocean game before – or at least heard of it. The series has been around since 1996 and has won many fans thanks to distinct science-fiction trappings. While many RPGs lean into fantasy tropes, the Star Ocean series embraces space opera wholeheartedly – think spaceships, interplanetary travel, advanced technologies, and the like. Even now it feels very unique in the genre.</p>
<p class="">Star Ocean The Divine Force is the sixth mainline title in the series and brings with it excitingly fresh ideas, including unparalleled freedom of movement and a blisteringly fast combat system.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">…but it’s completely standalone</h2>
<p class="">Similar to other RPG series like Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, each entry in the Star Ocean series works as a standalone adventure. There’s no need to have played through the previous games to work out what’s going on – the entire narrative from start to finish is contained within the game. Of course, if you are a fan of the previous games, you may spot a reference or two…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It’s an epic adventure that fuses science fiction and fantasy</h2>
<p class="">The adventure begins when starship captain Raymond Lawrence crash lands on the planet of Aster IV. This dangerous world is like stepping into a long-forgotten past for the young spacefarer – people still live in castles, wear plate armor and kingdoms wage war against one other. Joining forces with a warrior princess named Laeticia, he sets off to find the rest of his crew and get off the planet… unaware that he will soon find himself embroiled in a conflict that threatens the entire universe.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The dual protagonist system returns from previous games</h2>
<p class="">At the beginning of your adventure, you’ll be able to choose between two main characters: Raymond or Laeticia. This isn’t just a cosmetic decision – the events that transpire and the allies you can recruit will differ depending on who you play as.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">You can play as Raymond …</h2>
<p class="">Raymond is the captain of the merchant vessel Ydas, operating under Lawrence Logistics – a company run by his family. He’s a friendly guy with big hair and a bigger heart. He can be brash and reckless, which often gets himself into trouble – but he’ll throw himself into the heart of danger to protect his friends. He’s a protagonist who’s easy to love.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">…or Laeticia</h2>
<p class="">Laeticia is Princess of the Kingdom of Aucerius: a large territory located on the underdeveloped planet of Aster IV. She’s a knight and highly skilled with the dual blades, something that makes her greatly admired by her people.   Laeticia is insatiably curious and her encounter with Raymond opens her eyes to a bigger world than she knows… but more than anything she loves her kingdom and will do whatever she can to protect it.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">You have incredible freedom of movement</h2>
<p class="">Early in the story, Raymond and Laeticia encounter a mysterious mechanical life form called D.U.M.A. It gives our heroes access to supernatural powers, including the ability to go… well, almost anywhere. With a press of a button, characters can soar into the sky to quickly scale cliffs or buzz over buildings – the vast environments of Star Ocean The Divine Force are now yours to explore from all angles!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Combat is blisteringly fast…</h2>
<p class="">The Star Ocean series is known for its fast-paced combat, but The Divine Force takes things to another level entirely! You’ll have access to a party of up to four characters at a time, each equipped with an ever-expanding collection of skills and abilities. You can equip different commands to your controller’s face buttons, letting you access commands, layout combos, use items and more in an instant.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">…and agile…</h2>
<p class="">D.U.M.A. doesn’t just help you get around with style – it completely transforms combat by giving you the ability to run rings around opponents… or more accurately fly rings around them. Your ‘Vanguard Assault’ powers let you charge toward an enemy at spectacular speeds. Change your direction at the last moment to perform a Blindside attack – you’ll zip behind your bewildered foe and leave them utterly defenseless. Yes, it’s as wildly entertaining as it sounds!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But you can slow things down if you want</h2>
<p class="">All the above makes for an intense combat system, but if you’re the type of RPG fan who likes to think through their actions, you can use ‘Wait Mode’ to freeze the action so you can give your allies instructions, change targets, or just take a breather while you plan your strategy.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">You can recruit multiple allies – and get to know them</h2>
<p class="">As you play through Star Ocean The Divine Force, you’ll recruit various allies, all with their own distinct personalities and combat styles. All are playable, and you can switch between them seamlessly, both in and out of combat. Private Actions let you spend time with these eccentric individuals, discover unique character storylines and even special endings – so it’s worth getting to know your team!</p>
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<p class="">That’s just a very broad overview of Star Ocean The Divine Force – there’s so much to discover in the game, but frankly we don’t want to ruin any surprises (and oh boy, are there surprises).</p>
<p class="">The game’s launches for PS5 and PS4 on October 27. If you want to try it out for yourselves right now though, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/product/EP0082-PPSA06251_00-STAROCEAN6PS5000/">a free demo</a> is also available to download (note that progress does not carry through to the full game).</p>
<p class="">We hope you enjoy the game – see you in the sea of stars!</p>
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<p class="">What a beautiful day! A beautiful day to surrender to the void… or, as we at Media Molecule have come to know it, The Land Of Lost Dreams. That’s right: this year’s Halloween event,<strong> </strong>All Hallows’: The Land of Lost Dreams, <a href="https://indreams.me/dream/mbwtwfwCfeA">is available to play in Dreams right now. </a></p>
<p class="">Is there a better way to get in the Halloween spirit than to explore this creepy creative purgatory, filled with strange quests, odd characters and coMmunity-created interactive delights? No. No, there is not. And if you don’t believe us, you should probably boot up Dreams on your PlayStation, then play The Land Of Lost Dreams to either confirm or deny. It’s only fair.</p>
<p class="">There’s so much to see in The Land of Lost Dreams. Challenge a king to a tabletop game of questionable quality! Get ripped off by odd little robots! Admire cursed trinkets and scream your way through a haunted forest! And maybe – just maybe – escape development hell once and for all…</p>
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<p class="">Need more info about what awaits you there? Well, you’re in luck: we at Media Molecule have come into possession of<strong> </strong>a<a href="https://drms.me/ahd-brochure-22"> tourist brochure</a> that lays out many of The Land of Lost Dreams’ main attractions in unnerving detail. Honestly, this place seems like a weird choice for a ‘holiday destination’, but travel agency D.Tours looks trustworthy enough – they’ve even got a logo. What evil entity ever had a <em>logo</em>? Exactly.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/20/from-concept-art-to-cosplay-creating-kratos-and-atreus-new-looks-for-god-of-war-ragnarok/',
                'From Concept Art to Cosplay: Creating Kratos and Atreus’ new looks for God of War Ragnarök',
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<p class="">At Santa Monica Studio, one our guiding phrases is “we’re fans of our fans.” Whether it’s a reaction to a trailer, a deep-dive lore video, or cosplay – knowing that there is an audience that appreciates all the details in our work motivates us to create something worthy of God of War fans. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">Cosplayers are a huge part of our community and have been since the very first game released in 2005. Over many years we’ve seen how much time, love, and dedication it takes to create a single character. God of War characters especially have many different materials, layers, and details to account for. One thing we’ve learned is that the best starting block for any cosplayer is a good reference of the character they’re portraying!</p>
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<p class="">With that in mind, we are really excited to finally be able to debut the brand-new <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/community/#cosplay">Official God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guides for Kratos and Atreus</a>.</p>
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<p class="">With that in mind, we are really excited to finally be able to debut the brand-new <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok/#cosplay/">Official God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guides for Kratos and Atreus</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Once you’ve taken a peek at the new guides, make sure you check out the interview below with Santa Monica Studio Art Director Raf Grassetti on how the team updated the designs of Kratos and Atreus in God of War Ragnarök! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Official Kratos and Atreus cosplay guides</h2>
<p class="">To show our appreciation for all the God of War cosplayers who have taken on Kratos and Atreus over the years, we wanted to make their updated guides for God of War Ragnarök even more comprehensive than the ones we did for God of War (2018).</p>
<p class="">We’re worked with our fantastic character artists and writers at SMS, as well as <em>B is for Boy</em> artist Romina Tempest, to create guides that not only give the in-depth references necessary for cosplayers, but also let us play more in the world of God of War by looking at these designs through the lens of our characters.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204818_d6b5a89b29_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A leather workbook cover shows a frayed emerald green bookmark on the top right. Inlayed in the middle of the cover is a metal brand flanked by runes. Below them embossed directly into the leather are the words: Lúnda’s Workshop Notes." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204818_d6b5a89b29_3k.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137935_94442ad87c_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="The interior of the book shows dark blue paper bound with leather straps. Laying on top of the page is a torn piece of parchment with a note addressed to Brok and Sindri. Written in the middle of the page are the words Property of Lúnda. Written underneath that in pale yellow ink and flowy handwriting is text reading: with contributions from Sindri. Sindri is crossed out messily with blue ink, written underneath it in gruff, block letters is Brok. This is crossed out in yellow ink, with Sindri’s name written beneath it again." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137935_94442ad87c_3k.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439968659_f9cbda46d3_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This page houses an introduction of Kratos written by Lúnda with a note from Sindri. Kratos holds the Leviathan Axe on the right-hand side of the page." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439968659_f9cbda46d3_3k.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204253_6a58e4103d_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This page houses an introduction of Atreus written by Lúnda with a note from Sindri. Atreus stands with the Talon Bow held in his left hand." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204253_6a58e4103d_3k.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community cosplay partners</h2>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440167010_9b81b63eb7_z.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image shows cosplayers portraying Kratos and Atreus in front of a stream. Kratos has his axe raised looking off at an unseen target while Atreus points his bow towards it, ready to fire." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440167010_9b81b63eb7_z.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Photo Credit: Carlos Adama Photography</em></p>
<p class="">While we know visual references are key, we also wanted to bring in the expertise of two of our community cosplayers to provide how-to resources and tips they put together while making the cosplays themselves! </p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440233543_30d63e103b_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image shows cosplayers portraying Kratos and Atreus emerging from a forest. Kratos They look ready for battle with their weapons drawn." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440233543_30d63e103b_b.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Photo Credit: Laughing Orc Photography</em></p>
<p class="">We’re thrilled to have partnered with Opal Ink Cosplay (Atreus) and Jonny Mathers – Baldsasquatch (Kratos), who both did fantastic versions of Kratos and Atreus back in 2018. </p>
<p class="">They have put together a wealth of resources for cosplayers to reference alongside the official cosplay guides, not to mention they’ll be releasing videos documenting key parts of their creation process on their own channels.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interview with Art Director Raf Grassetti</h2>
<p class="">The new designs for Kratos and Atreus you’ve seen for God of War Ragnarök are a culmination many months of iteration among the talented character and concept artists here at Santa Monica Studio. Atreus especially posed a unique challenge and opportunity for us with several years having passed since the last game. </p>
<p class="">To discuss the Fimbulwinter-ready looks of our heroes in God of War Ragnarök, Art Director Raf Grassetti walked us through some of the key choices that were made along the way. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Grace Orlady: Let’s start at the beginning with the early development phase of God of War Ragnarök. When you found out there was going to be a time-skip for the characters between the games – what first went through your head in terms of what that meant for Kratos and Atreus’ visual looks? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Raf Grassetti:</strong> It was amazing to revisit our heroes and design their costumes thinking about what they have been going through since we last saw them. Since we knew they were training on their own and without the help of the Huldra Brothers, we went back to more simple and iconic costumes, from the way they would have made their own armor. </p>
<p class="">You can see that reflected in the way things are stitched, the choice of materials, and being more thoughtful on how they are surviving the extreme weather conditions.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439971034_67f76afb83_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Concept art of Kratos by Santa Monica Studio Art Director Raf Grassetti." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439971034_67f76afb83_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Kratos Concept Art by Rafael Grassetti </em></p>
<p class=""><strong>We’ve established that God of War Ragnarök begins during the event of Fimbulwinter. Midgard, where Kratos and Atreus live, looks to be covered in snow and ice. How did that influence the design choices the team?   </strong></p>
<p class="">We incorporated a lot of elements to illustrate the characters journey from the end of God of War (2018) to the beginning of God of War Ragnarök. The cold weather was definitely a very important factor, you can see on Atreus’ costume, for example, the inverted pelt to protect him from the cold and Kratos using a bear pelt as well.  </p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439181392_d948c4fcae_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing full-body Kratos standing from four different angles with his bear fur cloak on." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439181392_d948c4fcae_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 5</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>In God of War (2018), the team significantly changed Kratos’ look to match the new setting while still maintaining the iconic elements of the character that make him instantly recognizable. </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>With the Norse era Kratos design now established in players’ minds, what considerations or challenges did you face with updating his look for God of War Ragnarök?  </strong></p>
<p class="">Since God of War Ragnarök is a sequel, we knew we didn’t want to completely change Kratos, a lot of the choices made were to update his look to reflect the new setting. We decided to preserve his right pauldron and keep his iconic tattoos visible. </p>
<p class="">Even though Kratos looks similar to the version of him in God of War (2018), his 3D model was completely re-done to improve quality for the PS5, all detail maps and costumes were made from scratch.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137775_be80cf96e8_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing full-body Kratos standing from four different angles." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137775_be80cf96e8_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 4</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>When it comes to visual storytelling, what aspects of Kratos’ character are most important to convey through his design and how did you do so?  </strong></p>
<p class="">Kratos has been through a lot and his design always reflects that. He cares about function more than visuals, so a lot of the decisions made on his design serve a practical purpose. Several pieces are there based on their utility in battle, for example, the pauldron with metal pieces protects his dominant arm and the bracers can be used to shield him if necessary. </p>
<p class="">We also include touches of his past, such as the red Spartan skirt material, that are reminders of where he has come from. All the design elements together are deliberately chosen to make Kratos believable as a character.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Is there any aspect of Kratos’ design for God of War Ragnarök that you are especially proud of or want players to notice?   </strong></p>
<p class="">At the end of God of War (2018), Kratos removes his bandages and sets them free into the winds of Jötunheim, revealing his scars to Atreus. That was such a powerful moment for the character, so we decided to put a piece of the bandages that Kratos kept at his home on his new gear as a visual callback. On his right bracer, you can see him using them to keep the armor together.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204388_c341db9fa7_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing multiple angles of Kratos’ right arm." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440204388_c341db9fa7_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 15</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Enough of the dad, let’s get to the son! Atreus has hit a growth-spurt or five since God of War (2018), he’s obviously had a few birthdays and got some new digs since we last saw him. Can you take us through how that initial design brainstorm for older Atreus went?   </strong></p>
<p class="">Atreus is always so much fun to work on, being able to collaborate with the writers and see the character grow gives us much to play with as artists and reflect those choices in his look. </p>
<p class="">More than on Kratos, we knew that the training would have a big impact on him, so he needed to have better gear to protect himself. With Atreus, we can also play a bit more with design elements just for visual interest and make him look cool. </p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439181087_a8efd3cecd_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing full-body Atreus standing from four different angles." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52439181087_a8efd3cecd_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 31</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Are there any unique challenges the team faced when iterating on Atreus’ new design? </strong></p>
<p class="">Kratos is so iconic that we needed to make sure we found what made Atreus unique so that he could stand next to the big guy and be recognizable. That’s never an easy task. We ended up focusing on the elements that we felt made his design special from God of War (2018) and built upon those pieces.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What made you settle on going with the final direction we see in the Atreus cosplay guide?  </strong></p>
<p class="">We knew we needed to keep the pieces that symbolize his parents, specifically Atreus’ yellow scarf representing Faye and his red skirt piece from Kratos’ Greek outfit. </p>
<p class="">We also wanted to keep the “X” shape on his chest, as that was one of the most memorable visual elements from his outfit as a kid. From that base, we explored a lot of different variations. </p>
<p class="">Dela Longfish (Lead Character Concept Artist) had some amazing designs for Atreus and the one we see now is an evolution of many iterations to find the perfect version.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440215203_f80436328f_5k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Concept art of Atreus by Santa Monica Studio Lead Character Concept Artist Dela Longfish." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440215203_f80436328f_5k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Atreus Concept Art by Dela Longfish</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>When it comes to visual storytelling, what aspects of Atreus’ character are most important to convey through his design?  </strong></p>
<p class="">Atreus is a teenager and we wanted to make his outfit an avenue in which he could express himself, especially since he makes a lot of his own clothing. It’s important to us that our character designs reflect the times they are living in, so the use of materials, stitching, and coloring of the costume need to be grounded, but not so much as to be overly limiting. </p>
<p class="">We always try to find the balance between realism and interesting designs that make the characters in God of War so iconic.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Atreus in the last game had some pops of color. In God of War Ragnarök he looks to have leaned in a lot more to bright colors. What made the team want to go this direction with his design? </strong></p>
<p class="">At this point in his life, Atreus is trying to find out who he is and the color choices play with that theme. The yellow from the Giants is very strong and something we have used since God of War (2018) to hint at what was to come regarding his heritage. </p>
<p class="">The influence of his father is shown in the red waist cloth piece, the aggressive red arrows, and the red in his bow – you will be able to see how that influence impacts his future upgrades in God of War Ragnarök.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440181390_c9c739d224_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing the front angle of Atreus’ waist. The page also has several close-ups of his armor." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440181390_c9c739d224_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 36</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Is there any aspect of Atreus’ design for God of War Ragnarök that you are especially proud of or want players to notice?   </strong></p>
<p class="">Atreus is a product of his environment and the people around him. A very interesting detail that most people won’t notice is the hint of Kratos’ tattoos coming through his armor design. </p>
<p class="">You can see on his left arm/shoulder the cuts of Kratos’ tattoo coming through the costume –  like father, like son.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137320_71f83e414a_3k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This image is an excerpt from the Cosplay Guide showing the front angle of Atreus’ chest. The page also features Lúnda’s sketch of Atreus’ mistletoe necklace." height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52440137320_71f83e414a_3k.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök Cosplay Guide – Pg. 34</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Any message for our God of War cosplayer community?  </strong></p>
<p class="">One of the most rewarding things as an artist is to see cosplayers do such an amazing job recreating these characters. We do this with all our hearts to give fans characters that seem believable and it’s incredible to see people relate so much that they decide to cosplay them. </p>
<p class="">I know the amount of work that goes into making things this complex, so I thank you and appreciate every single one of you.</p>
<p class="">If you decide to cosplay a character from God of War, make sure you tag Santa Monica Studio on social or use the hashtag #GodofWarRagnarok! We always love to see your work. </p>
<p class="">—– </p>
<p class="">For the latest updates around God of War Ragnarök, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/godofwar">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/santamonicastudio/">Instagram</a>. </p>
<p class="">To join the conversation with other fans, head to the official <a href="blank">Santa Monica Studio Discord</a>. </p>
<p class="">God of War Ragnarök launches November 9, 2022. <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/god-of-war-ragnarok//?smcid=mablog">Pre-order your copy here</a>. </p>
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                'New Resident Evil 4 trailer, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition demo and more revealed in today’s Resident Evil Showcase',
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<p class="">Hello PlayStation users, my name is Tsuyoshi Kanda, Producer at Capcom. At today’s Resident Evil Showcase, we revealed the latest information on Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and Resident Evil 4. Today, I would like to share additional details about today’s announcements with all of you.</p>
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<p class="">Let’s start with Resident Evil Village Gold Edition.</p>
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<p class="">The first thing we want to share about Resident Evil Village Gold Edition is the demo version that will be available today. This trial version allows you to try out 60 minutes of gameplay in the new Third Person Mode! (You can also play the demo in First Person Mode, as well.)</p>
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<p class="">We hope that those of you who are new to Village as well as those who have already played the game will try this fresh new experience. The game can also be switched back and forth between third-person and first-person perspectives, so we recommend that you compare each viewpoint.</p>
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<p class="">We also have a few new screenshots of Third Person Mode.</p>
<p class="">After you finish trying out the demo, we hope you will enjoy the rest of the game in the full version!</p>
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<p class="">Next up is Shadows of Rose, a new scenario set 16 years after the main story of Resident Evil Village. Starring Rose, the daughter Ethan risked life and limb to save throughout the events of the main game, this epilogue to the Winters’ family saga depicts Rose’s survival in the Realm of Consciousness. It’s a world seemingly completely detached from reality.</p>
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<p class="">Witness Rose’s personal growth and the final chapter in the story of the Winters’ family that began with the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard.</p>
<p class="">For fans looking for an experience with a bit more depth, Resident Evil Village VR Mode allows you to enjoy the main campaign of Village in VR for the PlayStation VR2. For more information, please take a look at the message from Mr. Akiyama of Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia in the Resident Evil Showcase.</p>
<p class="">Next up is Resident Evil RE: Verse, which will officially begin service on October 28.</p>
<p class="">We also released the latest trailer as part of today’s Showcase.</p>
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<p class="">This game, which is included as a free bonus with Resident Evil Village, will be available to play in Early Access from October 24 to 26 and will allow you to experience the full game before launch. To play online, you will need to register a Capcom ID and link it to your PlayStation, so please register at <a href="https://cid.capcom.com/">here</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Post-launch updates for RE: Verse are also in the works. Members of Chris Redfield’s elite Hound Wolf unit and the terrifying Lycan will be added in a future update!</p>
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<p class="">In total, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition and the Winters Expansion will include three major pieces of content: Shadows of Rose, Third Person Mode, and The Mercenaries Additional Orders. Both Gold Edition and the Winters Expansion will be released on October 28th, 2022.</p>
<p class="">Finally, Resident Evil 4 will be released on March 24, 2023!</p>
<p class="">Survival is just the beginning.　</p>
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<p class="">Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game while introducing modernized gameplay and providing a deeper, expanded story. The Resident Evil Showcase featured 5 minutes of gameplay, additional commentary, and a brand-new trailer.</p>
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<p class="">What did you think of the latest gameplay video? Cutting-edge graphics have been used to create a game that feels realistic and in line with a modern gaming experience while keeping the essence of the original game intact.</p>
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<p class="">In terms of gameplay action, we’ve added a parry and a variety of other actions Leon can perform with a knife, creating a deeper combat experience.</p>
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<p class="">Yes, everyone’s favorite Merchant is in the game as well!</p>
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<p class="">And today, we’re pleased to announce that <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10004473" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10004473">pre-orders for Resident Evil 4 are now available</a>!</p>
<p class="">The lineup includes a Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition, and a Collector’s Edition.</p>
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<p class="">The Deluxe Edition includes additional “Casual” and “Romantic” costume sets for Leon and Ashley, as well as ”Hero” and “Villain” costumes for Leon, complete with additional visual filters. You’ll also get the “Original Ver.” Soundtrack Swap, “Sentinel Nine” and “Skull Shaker” Deluxe Weapons, “Sunglasses (Sporty)” accessory for Leon, and “Treasure Map: Expansion” in-game map.</p>
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<p class="">The Collector’s Edition is a luxury package that includes the main game, the Deluxe Edition contents, a figure of Leon, an art book, a special physical map, and a digital soundtrack in a decorative box that resembles the attaché case.</p>
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<p class="">Pre-orders of the standard edition will receive the exclusive “Attaché Case: Gold” and “Charm: Handgun Ammo” as a bonus. You can customize your attaché case and attach charms wherever typewriters are located in-game.</p>
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<p class="">Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition or Collector’s Edition will also receive the “Attaché Case: Classic” and the “Charm: Green Herb” bonuses.</p>
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<p class="">Those who pre-order the digital version from PlayStation Store will also receive a mini soundtrack.</p>
<p class="">If you haven’t had a chance to watch the Resident Evil Showcase, please check it out!</p>
<p class="">We look forward to seeing you next week with the release of Resident Evil Village Gold Edition on October 28 and Resident Evil 4 on March 24, 2023.</p>
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<p class="">Since the Family Portrait series began five weeks ago, we’ve had the great pleasure of showcasing works created by a fantastic group of artists.  These portraits showcase key relationships that are foundational to God of War Ragnarök. </p>
<p class="">Now that the series has wrapped, we’ve put together a gallery featuring all five works on the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/god-of-war-ragnarok/">God of War Ragnarök website</a> and sized them for desktop wallpapers so you can bring the gallery to your home(screen). <a href="https://secure.cdn.us.playstation.com/god-of-war-ragnarok/wallpapers/family-portraits/all.zip">You can download them together here</a> or get them individually below. </p>
<p class="">But that’s not all! </p>
<p class="">We wouldn’t conclude the series without adding an extra special touch. Not only have we animated each of the works, but we also borrowed Mimir to provide some of his keen insights into our portrait’s subjects!</p>
<p class=""><strong>Drew Merritt – The Bear and the Wolf   </strong></p>
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<p class="">Drew Merritt’s portrait of Kratos and Atreus, the bear and the wolf, captures the familial relationship of our heroes. The father and son pair have endured many trials together on their quest to scatter the ashes of Faye (Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother) atop the highest peak in all realms. After the events of God of War (2018), Kratos and Atreus become the close family unit that Faye always hoped for </p>
<p class="">But Atreus is no longer a child in God of War Ragnarök. Training relentlessly under the watchful and protective eye of his father, he has grown to be a skilled fighter with the quickness and cleverness of the wolf.  Atreus knows some questions have answers that can only be reached beyond their frozen home in Midgard. </p>
<p class="">The snows of Fimbulwinter herald the coming of Ragnarök and signify an ever-increasing danger to all inhabitants of the Nine Realms. Now more than ever, Kratos must prepare Atreus to fight and survive as he was once taught. Protective and cautious like the bear guarding its young, Kratos would do anything to keep his family safe. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Emma Ríos – The Dwarves </strong></p>
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<p class="">Emma Ríos’ portrait of the Dwarves gives you a glimpse at some new faces alongside the familiar Huldra brothers, Brok and Sindri. </p>
<p class="">While they have had their differences in past, Brok and Sindri mended not only their business relationship, but their brotherly bond as well. Both master smiths, they have provided Kratos and Atreus much needed gear improvements countless times along their journey. While not without their quirks, Brok and Sindri’s steadfast support earned them the trust and, dare we say friendship, of Kratos and his son.     </p>
<p class="">Emma’s piece also provides a peek into Svartalfheim – home realm of the Dwarves. Known for their brilliant engineering and craftsmanship, the denizens of this realm are proud and skilled in equal measure.  </p>
<p class="">The Dwarves have built vast structures of watermills, mines, and forges – expertly harnessing the environment around them to create the finest tools, weapons, and armor across the Nine Realms. </p>
<p class="">We’ve shown Durlin and his squiggly little companion Dínner before – but we’ll wait until a bit later on to introduce you to our mysterious new lady friend and her very cute, <em>very</em> wrinkly dog. </p>
<p class=""><a href="https://secure.cdn.us.playstation.com/god-of-war-ragnarok/wallpapers/family-portraits/emma-rios.zip">Download a wallpaper version of Emma Ríos’ <em>The Dwarves</em> here.</a> </p>
<p class=""><strong>Romina Tempest – Heroes of Midgard  </strong></p>
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<p class="">The coming of Ragnarök may have prophesized an apocalypse, but that doesn’t mean our heroes can’t enjoy the quiet(ish) moments between battle. </p>
<p class="">Romina Tempest’s work depicts an uncommonly common scene, that of dinner amongst friends and family. When danger lurks around every corner, it is moments like this filled with laughter and comfort that become the most precious and extraordinary of all. </p>
<p class="">The relationship between father and son is the heart of our story, but Kratos and Atreus no longer fight to keep only each other safe. As the classic saying goes, sometimes a family is the Blue One, Dwarf, Head, Son, and a God (or two) of War!  </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Jae Lee – Mother and Son </strong></p>
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<p class="">Jae Lee’s portrait depicts the goddess Freya holding the body of her lost child, Baldur. The events of God of War (2018) saw Freya not only as an ally to Kratos and Atreus, but eventually a friend too. Offering her guidance and mastery over powerful Vanir magic, it was only because of her aid that father and son were able to complete their quest. </p>
<p class="">The end of the last game posed Kratos with a choice: kill Baldur and end the cycle of child killing parent or respect Freya’s wishes and allow Baldur to take the life of the woman who saved his son. Though Kratos is familiar with the pain of losing a child, he could not stand aside as Baldur tried to kill his mother. </p>
<p class="">While father and son saved Freya’s life, they did so at the cost of her friendship. Swearing vengeance upon Kratos in her grief, the goddess vowed that the price of her son’s death would be paid in blood. </p>
<p class="">Though stripped of her wings and title – Queen of the Valkyries – by her former husband Odin, Freya’s anguish and anger have made her a force to be reckoned with. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Sui Ishida – The Aesir </strong></p>
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<p class="">From the realm of Asgard, Odin and his family rule the Nine Realms. Despite all his hoarding of knowledge and power, the death of his son Baldur and the arrival of Fimbulwinter mark the All-Father’s failure to prevent the start of a prophecy he long sought to circumvent. Such a failure he is not like to tolerate a second time. </p>
<p class="">Sui Ishida’s portrait depicts the Odin positioned in the background, shrouded and protected by the warriors of his family that stand between him and any who challenge their cause. </p>
<p class="">While some of these faces we have yet to meet, there are several Aesir that Kratos and Atreus have already fought as they made their way to Jötunheim. The father and son pair eventually killed Baldur as well as Thor’s sons Magni and Modi. These acts not only drew blood from the most powerful family in the Nine Realms, they also removed significant pieces from the board that served as extensions of the All-Father’s will. </p>
<p class="">Despite those losses, Odin’s most powerful piece remains in play: the fiercest warrior in all of Asgard, Thor. With the legendary weapon Mjölnir in hand, the God of Thunder’s infamy is rivaled only by the brutal power he wields against any who would stand against his family.</p>
<p class="">As Ragnarök looms on the horizon, the Aesir prepare for war and the lives Kratos and Atreus took years ago may yet have a greater price to pay. </p>
<p class=""><a href="https://secure.cdn.us.playstation.com/god-of-war-ragnarok/wallpapers/family-portraits/sui-ishida.zip">Download a wallpaper version of Sui Ishida’s <em>The Aesir</em> here.</a></p>
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<p class="">We want to give a huge thank you to each of the artists who worked with us to bring the Family Portrait series to life! We hope you’ve enjoyed seeing new and familiar faces alike represented expertly in the unique style of each piece. </p>
<p class="">For the latest updates around God of War Ragnarök, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/godofwar">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/santamonicastudio/">Instagram</a>. To join the conversation with other fans, head to the official <a href="https://discord.com/invite/santamonicastudio">Santa Monica Studio Discord</a>! <br/>God of War Ragnarök launches November 9<sup>th</sup>, 2022. Pre-order your copy <a href="http://play.st/GOWR">here</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/21/god-of-war-ragnarok-hands-on-gameplay-report/',
                'God of War Ragnarök – Hands-on gameplay report',
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<p class="">Our return to Midgard and the rest of the nine realms is nearly here. God of War Ragnarök launches on PS5 and PS4 on November 9, and I’ve had the lucky opportunity to scout ahead and go hands on with the PS5 version of Kratos and Atreus’ continuing journey.</p>
<p class="">No big story spoilers lie ahead in this article – and that’s just fine because there’s tons to talk about in terms of pure gameplay, visuals, inventive new enemies, locations, and more. Without mentioning specific characters or moments, I will say this sequel doesn’t wait long to deliver memorable, unexpected moments with a diverse cast of mythical characters.</p>
<p class="">Read on to learn about God of War Ragnarök’s familiar-yet-fresh combat, deadly new enemies, exotic locales, and more.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mythical immersion on PS5</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Winter wonder</strong> – The world of Midgard sparkles on PS5 thanks to crisp 4K visuals and fluid framerates (I played in Performance mode). Fimbulwinter is creeping across the lands, including Kratos and Atreus’ homestead. Snow crumbles and parts as characters trudge through it, with light catching tiny ice crystals on its surface. Frozen waterfalls stand like intricate, towering art pieces. The atmosphere of this snow-covered Midgard captures the serene vibe of a winter walk in the woods perfectly.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Haptic immersion</strong> – Santa Monica Studio has taken full advantage of the DualSense wireless controller’s haptics. One sequence involves dogsledding away from a violent avalanche. The DualSense controller’s haptics thrummed in my hands, conveying both a deep rumble of rushing land and lighter clumps of snow tumbling about. In combat, the Leviathan Axe packs an extra visceral punch, and when the boomeranging weapon is recalled the haptics gradually swell until the axe lands in hand with a meaty thud. The range of haptics also brings texture to subtle moments, like Kratos laying his weary body down in his cot to sleep.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Versatile combat options</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Settling back in</strong> – I’ll admit it took me until the back half of God of War (2018) until I felt proficient with the new combat mechanics. The intimate camera position, ranged and melee Leviathan Axe, and abundant combat options overwhelmed me a bit. In contrast, picking back up Kratos’ axe and Blades of Chaos at the beginning of God of War Ragnarök filled me with confidence and a lust for battle. Wielding both weapons at the outset encouraged me to make more complete use of Kratos’ arsenal, and it’s a blast.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Death From Above</strong> – Kratos can now take a sprinting leap off a cliff and slam into enemies below – a furious intro to any group fight that stuns enemies. The new combat option is a potent example of God of War Ragnarök’s increased focus on verticality in the environment.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Stay frosty</strong> – The triangle button, used for equipping and recalling the Leviathan Axe, can be pressed when held to apply a Frost Awaken effect to your next melee or ranged attack. Pressing R1 during Frost Awaken executes Frozen Breach – a wide swing and applies Frost to nearby enemies. Aiming while pressing R1 during Frost Awaken executes Frozen Spike – a quick throw of the Leviathan Axe that creates a Frost explosion on impact. Kratos’ expanded range of elemental attacks injects refreshing new options into each encounter.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Flaming Blades of Chaos</strong> – Similar to the Leviathan Axe’s Frost Awaken, you can mash the triangle button with the Blades of Chaos equipped to perform a Flame Whiplash. This charges Kratos’ chained implements with fire, great for melting enemies’ icy defenses. More importantly, Kratos looks undeniably cool spinning the blade’s chain to stoke the flames.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Huldra homestead</strong> – Kratos and Atreus visit Brok and Sindri’s shop and home to gear up. While there, I upgraded my Leviathan Axe to level 2, boosting damage significantly and unlocking a new tier of skill tree abilities. Atreus was also outfitted with new armor. My favorite detail is the inclusion of a chest containing lost loot, where the Huldra brothers store any resources that players may have accidentally left lying on the battlefield.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Customizing gear</strong> – Once again, you can customize your weapons and armor, including slottable gems for Kratos’ Leviathan Axe. After a battle with a ferocious stalker named The Huntress, I acquired Winter’s Bite, a light runic attack that forms a mass of ice around Kratos’ axe for extra damage. Another applies a flaming uppercut-style attack to the Blades of Chaos. I found both moves handy as quick get-out-of-jail-free cards when surrounded by enemies. Just mind that cooldown timer.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Shield of choice</strong> – Kratos’ Guardian Shield is damaged during battle, and Brok offers to craft an additional defense while he works on repairs. Players can pick from two new shields to start with: the Stone Wall Shield, specializing in soaking up attacks and striking back, and the Dauntless Shield, which is all about high-risk, high-reward parries. Eventually players can scrounge up enough resources to craft all shields.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Dauntless Shield test drive</strong> – I opted for the Dauntless Shield, hoping that my experience mastering narrow parry windows in action games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice may come in handy. It did! A carefully timed tap of L1 against an incoming strike parries attacks and produces a flash of light, stunning foes for a generous length of time. I found this immensely helpful for crowd management and relish the incentive to better study enemy attack patterns.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Threats of the realms</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Thor throwdown</strong> – If you loved the bombastic Baldur encounter at the start of God of War (2018), look forward to clashing axe and hammer with Thor in a similarly spectacular battle. Thor unleashes a combo of grabs, lightning-infused Mjölnir blasts, area-of-effect volleys, and more. The two gods grapple and fly through the air as the battle rages across multiple frozen landscapes. Thor’s assault is nonstop, peppering in cutting insults against Kratos’ parenting skills when he’s not outright attacking. It’s a memorable encounter that left me eager for a rematch against the God of Thunder.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Raider rumble</strong> – Hardy, violent Raiders wander the Wildwoods, attacking Kratos because they know he’s responsible for bringing on fimbulwinter. These melee and ranged foes are easy fodder for sharpening your melee skills and satisfying test dummies to boot.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Björn battle</strong> – A mighty bear attacks in one of the first boss battles. The burly animal begins with predictable swipes for Kratos to parry, but also introduces additional cues like yellow circles indicating a “Block break attack”, which cannot be blocked but can be parried. If it is blocked you don’t take damage but are vulnerable to a follow up attack. The bear’s attack pattern is a ferocious yet forgiving onramp, hinting at tougher battles to come.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Dreki brawl</strong> – One of my favorite fights from this slice of the game pits our duo against the Dreki, a crocodile-like dragon beast. The quadrupedal creature snaps with its massive maw, swipes with its scaley tale, and dishes out electrical attacks that force players to keep moving. Using the Dauntless Shield to parry a volley of attacks while dodging zaps feels natural and satisfying – a well-tuned fight that perfectly tests players’ growing skill with tough-but-fair intensity.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Bifröst damage</strong> – Near the very end of the preview session, a new bloodthirsty enemy type emerges to protect something deep in a dwarven mine. The pale, tattooed Einherjar unleash fierce attacks that deal Bifröst damage to Kratos – represented by a purple section of the HP bar. Bifröst damage is harmless at first but when these foes hit a second time it detonates the affliction and slices a significant chunk off your HP. Watch your back, dodge readily, and be ready to parry to survive weaponized Bifröst.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Exploring the realms</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Realm lockdown</strong> – Odin has the realms cut off at the beginning of God of War Ragnarök, so Kratos is unable to use the Bifröst to travel. Thankfully, Brok and Sindri have reconfigured the mystic gateways as an alternate means of travel.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Wintering in Svartalfheim</strong> – While Fimbulwinter has enveloped Midgard in cold and snow, it’s had different effects on other realms. In Svartalfheim for example, subterranean pressure has increased, pocketing the land with powerful geysers. Mimir (the wise, talking head strapped to Kratos’ belt) also mentions a potent odor has spread across the land.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Puzzling platforming</strong> – Navigating the realms requires clever use of Kratos’ implements. In one instance I needed to move a pillar blocking the path. This required me to first toss the Leviathan Axe to shatter a log bracing the pillar down, then brandish the Blades of Chaos to wrangle the pillar from the path. Another example involves crafty use of the Leviathan Axe’s elemental properties to manipulate watery obstacles in the realm of Svartalfheim… but I’ll leave that to you to discover.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Sonic arrows</strong> – In the dwarven town of Niðavellir, Sindri equips Atreus’ bow with a new sonic-powered string. This enhancement is attuned to blast apart objects pulsing a light blue green around the environment, like passages leading to new areas and alcoves hiding chests filled with Hacksilver. Atreus’ ability to destroy this glowing material injects a deeper layer of joint environmental puzzle-solving and navigation for the pair.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Exploration and side quests</strong> – Fans who adore turning over every stone in the realm can rest assured that exploration is abundant and rewarded in this sequel. While venturing through a charming yet uninviting dwarven town, Kratos and Atreus cross paths with a dwarf who has history with Mimir. The dwarf mentions mining rigs that Mimir once championed have caused a mess in these lands. If players choose to pursue this Favor, they can correct Mimir’s past wrongs for a reward. Later, while navigating a canoe across a vast, brilliant blue lake I spot pillars of black smoke billowing from these mines. I chose to forge ahead on the main quest path but was reassured when Atreus organically mentioned we could return to complete the Favor later.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Dwarven Compass</strong> – Sindri bestows a “beautiful gift” upon Kratos – a compass that allows players to track objectives on the map, then follow a compass at the top of the screen towards their destination. Perfect for efficiently tracking objects like Favors and other side quests.</p>
<p class="">The opening hours of God of War Ragnarök are jam-packed with exciting story moments and top-notch combat encounters. These are just a few moments and details from the outset that have me so excited to dive deeper into combat, explore the realms, and learn what the fates have in store for our heroes.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Not long to wait now – God of War Ragnarök launches on PS5 and PS4 November 9.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/21/share-of-the-week-ghostwire-tokyo/',
                'Share of the Week  – Ghostwire: Tokyo',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to share the terrifying yokai of Ghostwire: Tokyo using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s spooky shares: </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Gurararala/status/1582321192987336705/photo/1"><em>Gurararala</em></a><em> shares a headless schoolgirl dashing through the street.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/VrPhotoGamess/status/1581018232231579648/photo/1"><em>VrPhotoGamess</em></a><em> shares faceless suited men with broken umbrellas skulking around a green-lit hospital.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/snkn_shito/status/1582369435012468736/photo/1"><em>snkn_shito</em></a><em> shares Akito sending a round red blast of energy from his hands.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/SSoulpants/status/1539454492764160000/photo/2"><em>SSoulpants</em></a><em> shares a stories-tall translucent monkey-like yokai walks through the streets.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/holy_mashirina/status/1582205804853481473/photo/1"><em>holy_mashirina</em></a><em> shares a female yokai in a red trench coat standing menacingly at the end of a street.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sparkling_Port9/status/1581783872764682240/photo/1"><em>sparkling_Port9</em></a><em> shares Akito stands in the rain</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> 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=""><strong>THEME: </strong>A Plague Tale: Requiem </p>
<p class=""><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on October 26, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we journey to medieval France to watch Amicia and Hugo survive among the rats and dangers of A Plague Tale: Requiem. Share your best moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/24/genshin-impact-version-3-2-akasha-pulses-and-the-kalpa-flame-rises-in-new-update/',
                'Genshin Impact Version 3.2: Akasha pulses and the Kalpa Flame rises in new update',
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<p class="">Hello, Travelers! Your Genshin Impact dev team is here to meet you again. After two months in the Nation of Wisdom, the next update is now confirmed to arrive on November 2. With Version 3.2 “Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises,” we will finally come to the very moment where Sumeru’s fate will be decided. Team up with Nahida, Layla, and more reliable allies to find out more!</p>
<p class="">Beyond the Archon Quest, a series of fun events will take place, including “Fabulous Fungus Frenzy” where Travelers can catch and train Fungi. Besides, we’d like also like to announce that Genshin Impact will include Italian and Turkish subtitles starting from Version 3.3! We can’t wait to see more players from diverse backgrounds joining us in the future!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Dendro Archon and the Man-Made God</h2>
<p class="">After experiencing the Sabzeruz Festival samsara and surviving the journey through the desert, we will finally reach the end of the Sumeru Archon Quest arc. Picking up right where we left off, Nahida has been confined in the Sanctuary of Surasthana by The Doctor. As the Dendro Archon, the Akademiya and the Grand Sage, two Fatui Harbingers, desert-dwellers, and all other important players enter the scene, the final chapter will push the story to the climax.</p>
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<p class="">Although the Traveler will receive support from many allies, including insiders like Cyno, the General Mahamatra, and Alhaitham, the path to save Nahida and Sumeru will be fraught with difficulties, as will the epic fight against The Balladeer. Different from The Balladeer we’ve encountered before, the third Fatui Harbinger boss that we are destined to fight comes in the form of a massive mechanical-looking puppet crafted by the Akademiya and The Doctor. To defeat this boss, you will have to survive two combat phases. In the first phase, The Balladeer’s upper body will take the stage with gigantic mechanical arms, along with several types of elemental powers and abilities, including attacks that create huge Hydro tornadoes, Electro beams, and burning or freezing fields.</p>
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<p class="">But you will not fight alone. A floating device will accompany you throughout the combat and help turn the tide in the second phase. After The Balladeer transformed into this massive form, your regular attacks will no longer do any damage. The floating little helper will be the only one capable of breaking through his defenses and attacking the boss’ weak points.</p>
<p class="">The end of the Archon Quest does not mean the end of our journey in Sumeru. Whether it’s the mysteries from the past or changes in the future, there are still lots to be uncovered.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Allies From Sumeru</h2>
<p class="">After accompanying the Traveler on their long journey, Nahida is finally ready to join the cast as a playable five-star Dendro catalyst user. Meanwhile, Layla, an Akademiya student with an unusual ability, will be joining as a four-star Cryo sword user.</p>
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<p class="">Since her birth, Lesser Lord Kusanali, also known as Nahida, has yet to set foot in the outside world. All the knowledge she possesses is like pieces of scenery she has never seen with her own eyes. But now, we get the chance to show her around, and even spend more time with the young Archon in her Story Quest upon finishing the Sumeru Archon Quest.</p>
<p class="">In combat, Nahida can cast a unique viewfinder-ish skill by holding her Elemental Skill, dealing AoE Dendro Damage as she marks and links opponents with the Seed of Skandha. When marked opponents take damage from Dendro Cores or have Elemental Reactions triggered on themselves, Nahida will unleash a powerful Tri-Karma Purification dealing Dendro Damage. Another amazing use for her Elemental Skill is to collect harvestable items directly from a distance. With her Elemental Burst, Nahida will manifest the marvelous Court of Dreams and expands the Shrine of Maya. Within the Shrine of Maya, a Pyro member will increase the DMG of Tri-Karma Purification, an Electro member will shorten the interval between each Tri-Karma Purification, and a Hydro member will increase the duration of the field.</p>
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<p class="">The second new playable character is Layla, an astrology student with the ability to sleepwalk. Looking tired and anxious most of the time, Layla suffers from severe sleep deprivation as a result of her relentless struggle with her studies and lack of confidence. However, her unique talent to sleepwalk allows her to reveal her true personality, regain her self-confidence, and complete all unfinished papers.</p>
<p class="">Layla’s sleepwalking ability also defines her combat style. When she casts her Elemental Skill, Layla appears to be asleep in a lunar shield. The shielded character can not only gain protection, but also accumulate a Night Star whenever they cast their Elemental Skill. Once four Night Stars are accumulated, they will transform into homing Shooting Stars. With her Elemental Burst, Layla will unleash a Celestial Dreamsphere that constantly fires Starlight Slugs at opponents within its AoE while also generating Night Stars for Layla’s shield. In addition, Layla has a chance to receive double the product when crafting Character Talent Materials.</p>
<p class="">Nahida and Yoimiya’s rerun will be featured in the early part of Version 3.2’s Event Wishes, and we will see Layla’s debut in both Yae Miko and Tartaglia’s reruns in the latter half. The new 5-star weapon, “A Thousand Floating Dreams” will be available in the new Weapon Event Wish.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Fun and Frenetic Frenzy of Challenges</h2>
<p class="">A series of fun events will also take place in Teyvat, though some may sound a bit strange. Have you ever thought of catching and training some Fungi? “Fabulous Fungus Frenzy” is a Fungus competition organized by certain researchers. You can catch various Fungi with a special gadget called “Wisdom Orb,” feed and train them with different abilities, and battle local competitors’ Fungi teams. The competition has even attracted Layla and a special guest from another nation. Once you reach a certain phase of the event, you can even summon the great and almighty merchant, Dori to join your team!</p>
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<p class="">The Adventurers’ Guild in Mondstadt is also preparing some challenges in the upcoming “Adventurer’s Trials” event, and you can only pass those tests with provided characters. For example, you need to knock Slimes into the Vine Goal by triggering an Overloaded reaction with Yanfei’s and Klee’s attacks, or dodge Giant Pinballs with Yelan’s Elemental Skill. You can also team up with friends in Co-Op Mode to have fun together.</p>
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<p class="">With Version 3.2, the last member of the Hypostasis family, Dendro Hypostasis will finally land in Sumeru. Not only does it serve as a new open-world boss, it is also a part of the challenge in the “Hypostatic Symphony” event. If you want something casual, don’t forget to visit Liben in “Marvelous Merchandise” and check out the “Outside the Canvas, Inside the Lens” events.</p>
<p class="">Last but not least, we’d like to introduce the long-awaited “Replication System” to the Serenitea Pot system! With the new function, you will be able to share the layout of your realm, and implement others’ design in your teapot! And that’s all for today’s sharing. Next time, we will bring you more information on Genshin Impact’s first-ever card game – Genius Invokation!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/10/24/river-city-girls-2-new-marian-gameplay-and-character-design-details-revealed/',
                'River City Girls 2: New Marian gameplay and character design details revealed',
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<p class="">Hi, I’m Bannon Rudis. I’m one of the directors over at WayForward. WayForward does those Shantae and River City Girls games, among many other things. I have personally been making River City games for almost a decade now alongside Arc System Works. I started by reverse-engineering River City sprites and animations and trying my hardest to figure out how to animate. This pushed me towards my path of game development. But I know you are not here for me. Marian, one of the new playable characters in River City Girls 2, is the main attraction of this article, so let’s jump right into it.</p>
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<p class="">Marian has a long and storied career as a damsel in distress. For many decades she was either publicly assaulted on the streets, kidnapped by a shadowy gang of criminals, held hostage in exchange for magical stones, or straight up gunned down (though she was later resurrected). Needless to say, she’s had it pretty rough. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention that her friends, Billy and Jimmy, fought to the death over who got to date her. It’s a bit much.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Marian’s final production art, along with concept art showing her heavy-hitting moves in action.</em></p>
<p class="">Times have changed and so has Marian. No longer is she the helpless victim to these street thugs, villains, and maniacal skeleton wizards. Over the years, Marian has trained her body to reject the kind of physical and mental abuse she has unwillingly received over the past several decades. Unsolicited punches to her gut were merely a faint memory of the old Marian.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Two of Marian’s many expressions. Something mysterious seems to be afoot!</em></p>
<p class="">Marian learned the ways of boxing and wrestling. She didn’t want to be pigeonholed as the “slow but powerful wrestler” type. Her quick barrage of punches and grappling moves makes her a very unique fighter, but at the same time very familiar.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>This is Marian as she appeared in the first River City Girls. By popular demand, she’s grown from humble shopkeeper into playable character in RCG2!</em></p>
<p class="">Marian’s current River City Girls design showed up in the first River City Girls game in 2019. Players and fans of the series instantly gravitated towards this new interpretation of Marian. She was a fan favorite and the obvious choice for one of the new playable characters in the sequel. Marian also bridges the narrowing gap between the Double Dragon and River City series. We ran this by Arc System Works, who are the license holders, and they were very much on board with the decision.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A frame-by-frame exploration of one of Marian’s mighty moves, the KO Cutter!</em></p>
<p class="">Even though she is a grappler, she is not necessarily slower than other characters and she has various moves that makes her incredibly versatile. She is the only playable character that has command grabs. These moves are great for doing damage to a single enemy, plus they also have plenty of splash damage to take out a crowd near her.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Marian unleashes a combo that launches her enemy into the air, then drives him back to Earth with the Air Pancake.</em></p>
<p class="">She also has some high-flying moves that can help launch her into a crowd of enemies from above using her Party Crasher Move. This move can quickly launch her forward to get the drop on enemies that are far away, or be used as an anti-air spinning attack, or if you wait until the last second as she stops spinning, you can drop her Elbow Piston special air attack on unsuspecting foes below her.</p>
<p class="">Another special is a command grab that only works if she is in between two enemies in range. The Mind Meld is done by Marian grabbing an enemy on each side of her and smashing them face first into each other. If she uses the move on a single enemy, she will instead Irish Whip them (that silly move in pro-wrestling where an opponent can’t stop running after being pushed into the ropes). This will allow Marian to attack them while they are vulnerable.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Marian proves that two heads are better than one with the skull-splitting Mind Meld, followed by the KO Cutter!</em></p>
<p class="">And finally, there’s her KO Cutter. This move is a dashing straight punch that can take out several enemies in front of her. Or, if you time it right, the move can be charged by holding down the Special button until it’s automatically unleashed. This will do more damage and have the added benefit of bouncing enemies off walls back to you.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Another useful move in Marian’s arsenal is the Carousel Toss, which not only damages the thrown enemy, but also any foes unlucky enough to get in the way!</em></p>
<p class="">Marian is very different from the other playable characters in the game, but she should be easy enough for anyone to pick up and feel comfortable with right away. Both our new characters, Marian and Provie, were such fun characters to play as that it made me personally feel the original characters needed an overhaul to their playstyle so they could keep up with how cool the newcomers are. I hope you enjoy playing as Marian, Provie, and our returning characters (who all got a glow up in the sequel) as much as we do when it arrives on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.</p>
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<p class="">PlayStation Store welcomes the November Savings promotion on Wednesday, October 26. For a limited time* you can enjoy discounts of up to 50% on a variety of titles, including WWE 2K22, Dying Light 2 and Ark: Survival Evolved. </p>
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