            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/25/nour-play-with-your-food-qa-talking-experimental-food-art-with-the-games-creator-tj-hughes/',
                'Nour: Play With Your Food Q&A: talking experimental food art with the game’s creator TJ Hughes',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/01/1aa1ed18caf4486627a71f79aad7edd79766871a.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">What types of explosive expression can one expect from a creator who is relentlessly driven to break away from the mediocre and mundane? We decided to ask video game designer and digital artist TJ Hughes, who creates under the alias Terrifying Jellyfish, about working on the aesthetically ascendant adventure Nour: Play with Your Food.</p>
<p class="">In this profile, we speak with TJ Hughes about Nour, how he works with his team, his origin story, and advice he’d give to developers hoping to leave their mark in gaming. Hughes’ first project Feesh, which featured microscopic arcade gameplay and vibrant visuals, showcased TJ’s drive to break the mold in a work space equally microscopic, as it was conceived and completed within a 48-hour Ludum Dare game jam. With no tight time constraints he is magnifying color and playfulness with his sophomore project, Nour: Play with Your Food.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: What inspired Nour: Play with Your Food?</strong></p>
<p class="">Nour is described as “an experimental food art game designed to make you hungry,” giving players a space to play with their food like a kid but without any mess to clean up. A further testament to the difference in working on Nour and Feesh, Nour’s development process was slow and methodical, with no one “eureka moment.”</p>
<p class="">“I was learning how to make shaders, and was brainstorming the best subject to try and emulate,” Hughes explains. “I was just starting to travel and eat more diverse foods, so I thought it was the perfect subject. I started to upload my art tests onto Twitter, where folks would tell me how the images made them hungry. Being intrigued by that response, I started to try more things like using the tech art concept of sub-surface scattering to simulate the material of noodles and using depth blending to mimic the murkiness of milk tea. I started to develop a library of tech art tricks to make something look appetizing.”</p>
<p class="">Hughes chose a physics-based experience as it “provides a sandbox to be as chaotic and ridiculous” as a player wants without the wasted food or mess.”</p>
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<p class="">“When presented with a physics-based game, we often have one of two goals: Arrange things as neatly as possible, or make as big of a mess as we can. I think the best physics games should allow you to do both!”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Nour team</h2>
<p class=""><strong>As a leader, how do you motivate and encourage your team?</strong></p>
<p class="">“It helps to have a team that shares so many of the same interests and fascinations,” Hughes says. “It makes relating to each other and getting on the same page about designs so easy. A lot of us are friends before coworkers as well, we bring a lot of that trust into the project. Anyone on the team can suggest anything, which creates an environment where even the most obtuse ideas are considered. We all love food as well, I noticed that before meetings, we’ll often end up telling each other what we’re eating/planning to cook, if the meeting isn’t in-person at a restaurant already.”</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Origins &amp; inspiration</h2>
<p class=""><strong>What is your earliest memory of falling in love with video games?</strong></p>
<p class="">“Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is probably my earliest memory of loving video games,” Hughes says when asked about his earliest gaming memory. “Being the younger brother, I was usually player two meaning I got to play as Tails. I could only help by collecting rings and hitting enemies for my brother. Tails had infinite lives, which was great because I was not too good at video games as a kid. We would cheese the boss fights by sending in Tails to attack while Sonic just focuses on dodging. We bought this book full of cheat codes for popular games and found out about the debug mode cheat, which allows you to spawn anything and go through walls. This sparked a fascination with how games worked under the hood, we’d spend hours tinkering with the game until it inevitably crashed from how many objects we’d spawn.”</p>
<p class="">From there, Hughes would tell any adults who would listen that he wanted to be a game designer. Thankfully, he didn’t have to go far from home to find inspiration or support.Speaking of his parents, who were artistically expressive in their own ways, Hughes says what he does “is a true mix between their passions; art from my mom’s side, tech from my dad’s side.”</p>
<p class="">“They were both supportive of what I wanted to do which was incredible for me to build my confidence,” he adds.</p>
<p class="">When speaking on his journey, he also gives much credit to Carol Mertz, Ben Valenti, and Dana Valenti of Rampant Interactive, who gave him his first games job and exposed him to the industry.</p>
<p class="">“There are so many experiences I wouldn’t have had if not for them, including my first trip to San Francisco for the game developer conference,” he says. “Joey Paniello, who worked that same job with me taught me most of the code techniques I use to this day as well. I’m so glad to be working on Nour with him!”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advice to game devs: Keep it simple and share your work</h2>
<p class="">With his first game Feesh, Hughes ran into a roadblock where he perceived a lack of content. He thought his arcade title absolutely needed multiplayer but, after researching further, realized he simply did not have the skills or experience to implement it.</p>
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<p class="">“I had told myself, ‘it’s my art’, and the game is a reflection of where I was in my career,” he says. “I chose to launch the game instead of getting too ambitious.” Pricing it at 99 cents because a small project he wasn’t anticipating any kind of return on, it ended up being the right call as he learned a lot from the experience and got his personal projects on the map. “Even though it was nothing fancy, the heart of the game shone through and it was well received!”</p>
<p class="">Two core observations from that experience frame the advice he wants game developers to walk away with when they read this: Share what you’re working on and keep it simple.</p>
<p class="">“Have deep conversations about [your projects] with folks you trust! It’s so much better than working on something in complete isolation,” Hughes says. “A game is a constant communication between you and the player, seeing how your players react is vital to that back and forth.”</p>
<p class="">“Game dev can be a lot of work and you can find yourself taking on a higher workload than you can do. Don’t be afraid to keep things simple,” he says. “Take it easy, and don’t overwork yourself, just do what you can. Indie developers have to wear a lot of hats to get their businesses started, prioritize yourself and as time goes on, try to organize things in a way that makes less work for you. Also look up TikToks on being a small business owner and how to do your taxes and all that right. Don’t ignore that stuff.”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking ahead</h2>
<p class="">Panic Inc is the publisher for Nour, a relationship Hughes says has been monumental in making this unique project a reality. “This is the biggest project of my life and having such a reputable publisher backing it makes my incredibly excited to show everyone the final product.”</p>
<p class=""><strong><em>When it comes to Nour or any project, ultimately, what makes a game a “TJ Hughes” game?</em></strong></p>
<p class="">“You’ll know when you notice a tiny visual detail that looks like someone spent way too much time on,” he says. “I’ve also been told my use of color is fairly trademark. I’m inspired by games like Mirror’s Edge that play with lighting in a unique way to achieve a certain fidelity, one that is heavily inspired by realism, but pushes the boundary on just one or two areas to achieve a whole new aesthetic. Cranking just a few sliders past 10 can be enough to give your work a ‘look.’”</p>
<p class=""><strong><em>And what comes next?</em></strong></p>
<p class="">“I want to do more games/projects that interact with spaces and makes excuses to bring folks together in-person,” Hughes explains. “Right now I’m really fascinated by the sociological concept of the Third place; a community environment in which you can hang out that isn’t home, nor a workplace. To me, there aren’t enough places to just vibe without having to spend money. I would love it if games could provide such a place, or bring more like-minded people to those spaces.”</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/25/build-and-manage-your-dream-city-in-cities-vr-enhanced-edition-out-feb-22-for-ps-vr2/',
                'Build and manage your dream city in Cities: VR – Enhanced Edition, out Feb 22 for PS VR2',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/01/9cdb45387f2dff54dd18d29786b7ea72fabb00ba.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hello Mayors! Henning Sundell and Leon Andersson from<a href="https://fasttravelgames.com/"> Fast Travel Games</a> here with a site analysis for the upcoming launch of<a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/games/cities-vr/" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/games/cities-vr/"> Cities: VR – Enhanced Edition</a>. Get ready to plan, build, manage, and enjoy the city of your utopian and dystopian dreams as the all-seeing mayor both from on high and down amongst your citizens. We’re super excited to be able to provide the first ever city simulation experience coming to the PlayStation VR2.</p>
<p class="">We’ll have a wide selection of areas available for you to start your new city. Some of you might already be familiar with a couple of areas brought over from Cities: Skylines, but there’s been some new ones added to the market as well. And with the added power of the PS VR2 we’ve made sure you’ll be able to expand even further out from that initial area to build the metropolis of your dreams! As it stands each site will contain 25 possible tiles to use, and your city planning permit will allow you to purchase up to nine (9) of those to build on.</p>
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<p class="">So choose a site and start building your city. We’ll start off small with some low-density zoning and simple roads but as things expand you’ll have to start providing more…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Services</h2>
<p class="">Services will unlock as you progress through the city milestones – ensure your citizens have access to these new services to provide them the best opportunity to live and prosper in your city! Prevent fires with your fire brigades, keep your citizens safe through your law enforcement, and care for the sick with your superb healthcare.</p>
<p class="">Just make sure they can get to where they need to go using the…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advanced road simulation</h2>
<p class="">With a wide range of road types ranging from gravel filled country roads to six-lane highways, control traffic lights, junctions, and round-abouts to make the flow of traffic as smooth as possible, ensuring that you use the right road for the right job so everyone can get to where they need to go.</p>
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<p class="">And when rush hour hits make sure you’ve provided plenty of…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Public transport</h2>
<p class="">Bus lines, ferries, above- and underground metro, there’s a variety of options to transport your citizens to, from, and around your cities! Help lighten the congestion of traffic on your road network as more and more people move in to your new…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zones</h2>
<p class="">From low density suburbs to the towering skyscrapers of high density areas, zones will be your primary way of providing housing, workplaces, and commercial shops for your citizens to live, earn, and spend money in your city. Watch those smaller buildings grow larger and more extravagant as they level up from you providing them with multiple Services and sources of Education.</p>
<p class="">This means you’ll have to balance your economy to buy and maintain all of that through our…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advanced budgeting</h2>
<p class="">Keep track of your income and expenses, increase and decrease taxes for different sectors, budget your services as you see fit – and if you end up in a pinch take one of the multiple but definitively fair and favorable loans provided by our local banks.</p>
<p class="">And if you happen to have a bit left over, make your cities prettier with…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Decorations</h2>
<p class="">Ranging from large playgrounds and busy plazas to placing individual trees, rocks and pedestrian pathways. You can be ensured to put your own personal touch to your cities as you watch your city grow and come alive down at…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Street View</h2>
<p class="">Walk along your shoreside promenade, watch ambulances and police cars swoosh by to whatever emergencies they need to take care of, and watch as your cities skylines grow, all from the same height perspective of your citizens.</p>
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<p class="">All this and more thanks to our…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deep city simulation</h2>
<p class="">Working under the hood to make every part, every decision, every taxation, every car, and every citizen part of the same whole, an interconnected simulation that feels like a living, breathing, realistic city.</p>
<p class="">We hope you’ve found this quick overview helpful and given you some inspiration to get into the game and become the best mayor this side of the VR world.</p>
<p class="">See you on launch day, Mayors! <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/games/cities-vr/" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/games/cities-vr/"><em>Cities: VR – Enhanced Edition</em></a><em> launches February 22, PlayStation Plus members can</em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/cities-vr/"><em> pre-order now</em></a><em> for a 10% discount.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/25/4-ways-deadpool-brings-his-fourth-wall-breaking-antics-to-marvels-midnight-suns/',
                '4 ways Deadpool brings his fourth-wall breaking antics to Marvel’s Midnight Suns',
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<p class="">We’re now just one sleep away from the January 26 release of the first Marvel’s Midnight Sun’s DLC*. You’re likely already aware that “The Good, the Bad, and the Undead” adds Deadpool to the Midnight Suns roster of playable Marvel heroes**, but did you know that it also tells the story of how and why the Merc with a Mouth joined the team? Did you know that he employs a unique En Fuego resource on the battlefield, or that his food truck is parked right outside the Abbey? Read on for more details!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deadpool has his own Story missions</h2>
<p class="">Deadpool joins the Midnight Suns after crossing paths with the Hunter (and Hydra forces, and vampyres, and Red Skull’s granddaughter Sin) while attempting to stealthily liberate an artifact from the NYC Museum of Art. The story of this botched burglary and subsequent confrontations with vampiric enemies plays out across a series of new missions in which Deadpool, fully aware that he’s appearing in a video game, takes things considerably less seriously than his new allies.</p>
<p class="">“You should expect Deadpool to regularly break the fourth wall, both in and out of combat,” shares Creative Director Jake Solomon. “It’s like playing the game with a mouthy but lovable friend.”</p>
<p class="">It’s worth noting that while Deadpool’s storyline is separate from the main campaign, you can include him when assembling a team for any mission once he joins the hero roster. And you should, not only because his wisecracks are brilliantly voiced by Nolan North, but also because…</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deadpool can deal SO much damage!</h2>
<p class="">Deadpool’s unique En Fuego resource has the potential to make him increasingly powerful as a mission progresses. Many of his ability cards incorporate the En Fuego keyword and, providing he has at least one stack of En Fuego, these cards are more powerful and/or have additional effects when played.</p>
<p class="">“If you can maximize Deadpool’s En Fuego bonus, he becomes a ‘one man Delete key’ for enemies,” says Jake. “Watch him draw an absurd amount of cards, shoot five enemies, and then absolutely destroy the biggest, baddest enemy on the map. All in one turn.”</p>
<p class="">Deadpool’s En Fuego meter is fueled by KOing enemies using his ability cards, granting him an additional stack of En Fuego after earning a number of KOs. However, Deadpool will lose a stack of En Fuego anytime he takes damage. So, while Deadpool’s innate ability to self-heal a percentage of his health each turn means he doesn’t require a babysitter, teaming up with a tanky hero like Captain Marvel or Captain America who can Taunt enemies away from him helps to maximize his damage output.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eating at Deadpool’s food truck helps you stay <s>Regular</s> alive</h2>
<p class="">When Deadpool joins the Midnight Suns, the team’s secret Abbey base is upgraded to accommodate his flashy Food Truck in a spot by the pool. Emblazoned with a colorful picture of the man himself astride a bearded unicorn, the truck advertises the “World’s Best Turduckens” but actually delivers something far more useful, if not quite as tasty.</p>
<p class="">“With Deadpool’s Food Truck upgrade you can discard a card from your hand once per encounter to gain a Move,” explains Jake. “This is a huge boon for positioning and using the environment during tactical missions, and Deadpool doesn’t need to be on the mission for your team to use it!”</p>
<p class="">Furthermore, if you upgrade the Food Truck you’ll gain a Shove as well as a Move when you discard a card, so you can push an enemy towards danger while backing your heroes away from it.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">There’s more to Deadpool than violence and cooking</h2>
<p class="">Like other Midnight Suns heroes, Deadpool can be found relaxing in and around the Abbey between missions, and if you’d like to pursue his friendship you can invite him to hang out. Just know that, because of his unstable and unpredictable nature, Deadpool doesn’t merely “like” any hangout activities; he either “loves” or “dislikes” any way that you spend time together!</p>
<p class="">Does Deadpool strike you as someone who’d enjoy playing video games, or do you think he’d prefer to lounge by the pool? Movie watching or bird watching? Invite him to activities that he enjoys and, once your friendship level with him maxes out, you can unlock his Legendary Midnight Suns ability and suit.</p>
<p class="">Deadpool’s arrival at the Abbey also affords an opportunity to conduct additional research with Tony Stark and Doctor Strange at the Abbey’s forge. Deadpool has pitched an idea for “basically an energy drink combined with a portable defibrillator” that, once researched, manifests as the new Effort Maximizer combat item that you can take into tactical missions. This Legendary-rarity item has the power to duplicate all of the cards in your hand for a selected hero while discarding all other heroes’ cards.</p>
<p class="">“The Good, the Bad, and the Undead” DLC for the PlayStation 5 version of Marvel’s Midnight Suns launches on January 26. It’s available for purchase separately and is the first of four DLC packs included in the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>* The Good, the Bad, and the Undead is included with the Legendary Edition of Marvel’s Midnight Suns and is included as part of the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Season Pass. Also available for individual purchase. Base game required.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>**Characters may require unlocking through gameplay.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/26/dualsense-edge-wireless-controller-launches-globally-today/',
                'DualSense Edge wireless controller launches globally today',
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<p class="">Get ready – the DualSense Edge wireless controller is now available globally starting today. We’re excited for the PlayStation community to experience the all-new, highly customizable controller designed for players to create a personalized gaming experience that adapts to their playstyle. </p>
<p class="">Built from the ground up for PS5, the DualSense Edge controller has many customization options available, including swappable stick caps and back buttons, L2/R2 stop sliders, button remapping, the ability to fine-tune stick sensitivity, stick dead zones, and trigger dead zones, and an on-controller user interface to seamlessly create and swap between custom profiles. </p>
<p class="">When designing the controller, our team at PlayStation gathered insights from professional gamers and esports players to ensure the DualSense Edge controller is competition ready, incorporating features like a 2.8M (9.1FT) USB braided cable and connector housing that locks the cable to the controller, and a carrying case to store the controller and its components. Players can even charge their controller via USB connection while it’s stored in the carrying case.</p>
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<p class="">For competitive gamers or players who just prefer a personalized controller experience, the DualSense Edge controller is designed to be customized from top to bottom to adapt to each player’s preferences and unique playstyle. For insights to help players get started, let’s dive into the custom profiles I’ve set up on my own DualSense Edge controller to play my favorite games.</p>
<p class="">As an FPS fan, my setup for <strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II </strong>focuses on precise aim, customized loadouts, and team communication:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Changeable stick caps and stick sensitivity: </strong>I swap out my right stick cap with the High Dome stick cap and pair it with the Precise stick sensitivity preset curve for smoother, more precise aiming.</li><li><strong>L2/R2 stop sliders: </strong>I typically set the stop sliders on both the L2 and R2 buttons to the Short or Medium setting for quicker reaction to enemy encounters.</li><li><strong>Back buttons and button mapping: </strong>I’ve found it helpful for my own playstyle to map the back buttons to actions like jumping or swapping loadouts, so I can keep my thumbs on the sticks during tense moments. </li><li><strong>Fn buttons: </strong>When communicating with my team, I often use the Fn buttons to adjust the audio balance between the game and chat, so I can alternate between callouts and listening for the enemy team’s movements.</li></ul>
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<p class="">When playing action titles like <strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong>, I adjust my custom profile to ensure that I have key moves at my fingertips:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Adjustable stick sensitivity: </strong>The Quick preset curve is my preferred stick sensitivity setting for the left and right sticks for fast camera adjustments, movement, and aiming. Occasionally, I swap to a Dynamic preset curve while in-game for sequences where I need to aim carefully and also turn quickly. </li><li><strong>Back buttons and button mapping: </strong>I swap to the Half Dome back buttons as they work well with how I typically grip the controller, allowing me to quickly dodge or recall my axe while simultaneously moving around the map and keeping an eye on enemies.</li></ul>
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<p class="">When loading into <strong>FIFA 23</strong>, my focus is on setting up for skill moves and quick maneuvers:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Adjustable stick sensitivity: </strong>I set up my custom profile to use the Digital preset curve for the right stick, which makes it easier for me to use skill moves. </li><li><strong>L2/R2 stop sliders and trigger dead zones: </strong>I adjust the trigger dead zones in addition to changing the stop sliders to the Short setting – combining both of these adjustments makes it even quicker for me to activate the L2 and R2 buttons to sprint or shield. </li><li><strong>Back buttons and button mapping: </strong>I have my two back buttons assigned to shoot and pass, so I can also do a skill move while navigating the field.</li></ul>
<p class="">We look forward to seeing how players make use of the controller’s extensive features to craft their own gaming experience. Find out more about the DualSense Edge wireless controller<a href="https://www.playstation.com/accessories/dualsense-edge-wireless-controller/"> here</a> on PlayStation.com.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Hear about how the DualSense Edge wireless controller was created – told by those who helped design and develop it</em>. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Get it directly from PlayStation</strong><br/><br/>In the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, the DualSense Edge wireless controller and replaceable stick module (sold separately) are available starting today only via<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a>. It will be offered at other participating retailers starting February 23, 2023.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/26/puzzle-strategy-mashup-backbeat-is-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-demo-available-now/',
                'Puzzle-strategy mashup Backbeat is coming to PS5 and PS4, demo available now',
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<p class="">Today marks the apex of a long journey exploring the boundaries of what a strategy game can be. We are bringing our upcoming funky title Backbeat to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. When we started working on the first prototype in the spring of 2020, I knew there was a lot of potential in the project. It was our tiny indie studio’s second title, and we wanted to add some of the things that were cut from our first game, Hexagroove: Tactical DJ — an onboarding system to introduce our mechanics slowly over the course of the game, a story full of colorful characters, and an experience that feels as good as it sounds. Now refining our release candidate for launch this winter, I’m thrilled to have all those things possible on PlayStation.</p>
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<p class="">When we started designing the foundation for Backbeat, we wanted to carry over some principles from Hexagroove and introduce new ones as well. The game fuses the spatial challenges of a sokoban-style game along with the squad-based resource management of a stealth strategy title. Your challenge is to move a band of four characters through a series of isometric maps within a limited number of turns. How you spend those turns and which paths you choose affect a number of shared resources which grow and shrink over the course of the level. Each of the characters’ timelines are controlled separately but are interdependent. Opening doors and deflecting enemies must be done for the benefit of all four or they will preclude your squad’s successful strut to the stage.</p>
<p class="">To contrast with the synth-fueled EDM soundtrack of Hexagroove, Backbeat is built on a vast pool of live music riffs, improvisations, and solos recorded from the finest funk masters in Stockholm. Changing direction in the map, interacting with doors, or blowing enemies away with a mighty saxophone all enqueue unique audio clips which are played back together in sequence upon completing a level. This gives your unique solution its own personalized victory song.  Every strum, bang, and toot sounded so good I just had to find a way to help them shine extra bright.  After experimenting with the dev kit, I realized the PlayStation 5’s DualSense wireless controller was the perfect instrument to back up our studio musicians. </p>
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<p class="">I started by working with our composer Pete Fraser to bring a strong musical element to the most interactive parts of Backbeat: when you crash into something, warp through an oncoming car, manipulate time… I feel these brief moments of interaction, when you push a button and immediately something succeeds (or fails), these instants should all be gratifying… and musical! I copied bursts of chords, fanfares, strums, and drum hits all sampled from the studio musicians and fed them into the DualSense controller authoring tools to produce a haptic, musical harmony that reinforces the sound effects used at the same points in the game. Next, I adjust the vibrations using a stack of filters, amplifiers and equalizers to draw attention to the frequencies that we associate these kinds of flourishes with. After these small adjustments the DualSense controller plays a perfect chorus in time with the music and effects echoing from your hi-fi or headphones.</p>
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<p class="">Great music is only part of the experience I wanted to deliver in Backbeat. The game takes place in 1995, paying homage to the great 32-bit arcade and console games I grew up with in smoky restaurant backrooms and our family den. We worked this in to not only the retro low poly style of our characters and environments, but the iconography and sound effects as well. Time manipulation is the key to understanding the core of Backbeat’s challenge, so we embraced analog technology and integrated sampled video cassette tape skeuomorphism into the UI and feedback. When you change characters, the game fast-forwards or rewinds to the point of time the active character has advanced to. This is accompanied with audio-visual tape distortion, and holding the rewind button in the game loops cassette samples including a speed up and slow down at every interaction. This is another fantastic place to use DualSense to increase the immersion and visceral nostalgia we’re going for in Backbeat. Hold down the circle button and commune with the soothing vibration of DualSense controller, built directly from those chunky, white, rotating spools.</p>
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<p class="">Today we’re bringing you a small taste of the full experience that is soon to come to PlayStation. I hope you feel some good vibes from this short trip through some of the first levels of Backbeat, and follow along as we approach the crescendo of our studio’s sophomore title. Enjoy the show, you’re part of it.</p>
<p class="">Backbeat Demo Tape is available today on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/26/from-concept-art-to-cosplay-creating-iconic-characters-for-god-of-war-ragnarok/',
                'From Concept Art to Cosplay: Creating iconic characters for God of War Ragnarök',
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<p class="">With the release of God of War (2018), we were absolutely amazed by how many people wanted to cosplay characters from the game – even those we didn’t have the chance to make guides for.</p>
<p class="">With the God of War Ragnarök cosplay guides, we wanted to make as many as we could to help provide resources for all our fans who want to take on creating our characters.</p>
<p class="">We’re happy to share that we’ve added ten additional characters from Lúnda’s workshops notes to the God of War Ragnarök cosplay page: Freya, Thor, Angrboda, Brok &amp; Sindri, Týr, Thrúd, Heimdall, Odin, and Gná. </p>
<p class="">Each guide contains character renders, close-ups of detailed pieces, and shots of their weapons/accessories. You’ll also find in the pages additional lore details handcrafted by our writers here at Santa Monica Studio and more sketches from <em>B is for Boy</em> artist Romina Tempest.</p>
<p class="">After you’ve taken a look at the new guides, make sure you check out the interview with Lead Character Artists Dela Longfish below on how the team approached creating the designs for Freya, Thor, and Angrboda. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community cosplay partners</h2>
<p class="">In addition to the new guides, we’ve once again partnered with members of our extremely talented cosplay community to provide resources and tips on creating three of the characters from the updated guides – Freya, Angrboda, and Thor.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freya – Ibelinn Cosplay</h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Cosplay Credit: Ibelinn Cosplay | Photo Credit: Katrix_Media</em></p>
<p class="">Representing Freya is none other than Ibelinn Cosplay, who did an enchanting Witch of the Wilds back when God of War (2018) released. We’re thrilled to partner with her to create Freya’s updated design in God of War Ragnarök.</p>
<p class="">Ibelinn has put together an expert guide on how to plan a cosplay, along with her how-to videos on creating the former Valkyrie Queen – you can see them<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/community/#cosplay"> here</a>.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Angrboda – Kizuki Cosplay</h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Cosplay Credit: Kizuki Cosplay</em></p>
<p class="">To embody the Giantess of Ironwood, we’ve partnered with the wonderful Kizuki Cosplay, who brings a wealth of experience crafting intricate and detailed designs.</p>
<p class="">Bringing her expert and versatile skills to the creation of her cosplay, Kizuki has created a guide on making a wig for Angrboda, as well as tips on how she approached the other pieces of the costume, which you can see<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/community/#cosplay"> here</a>.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thor – The Ronin Cosplay</h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Cosplay Credit: The Ronin Cosplay</em></p>
<p class="">To become the God of Thunder, we partnered with The Ronin Cosplay, who has been a longtime pillar of the God of War cosplay community. From Kratos to Sigrun, Ronin has taken on some of the most complex character designs in our games and made them look absolutely incredible.</p>
<p class="">Ronin has provided us with his expertise in creating the intricate leather pieces for Thor’s armor in his guide, as well as insights into his process with his tips video – check them out<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/god-of-war/community/#cosplay"> here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interview with Lead Character Artist Dela Longfish</h2>
<p class="">To provide insights into the three characters we’ve partnered with community cosplayers to make, we’ve sat down with Dela Longfish, a lead character artist on God of War Ragnarök, to discuss how these designs came to be.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freya</h3>
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<p class=""><strong>Grace Orlady: At the end of the last game, Freya undergoes a traumatic event with the death of her son – changing her from friend to hunter, vowing vengeance on Kratos. How did the team want to go about changing Freya’s visual look to represent her emotional state at the start of God of War Ragnarök?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Dela Longfish:</strong> After the events of the last game, we knew we would be seeing a completely different side of Freya in God of War Ragnarök.</p>
<p class="">While we wanted to retain the iconic look of her design, we added a light armor under her clothing that is visible around her neck and shoulders. Not only did this show she’s ready for battle, but also using the armor in this way also allowed to make the costume darker to reflect the grief and rage she has because of the loss of her son.</p>
<p class="">Elements of her appearance were designed to look unkempt as we imagined she has spent sleepless days and nights in her endless pursuit of Kratos. Covered in a layer of dirt to show her rough living, we also smudged the kohl around her eyes intentionally made to resemble tears to show that behind all that anger there’s a layer of sadness she can’t escape from.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>When we first meet Freya again, she is living on Midgard in the heights of Fimbulwinter. Did the harsh climate influence any aspects of her design?</strong></p>
<p class="">We always imagined Gods have a stronger resilience to the cold than the humans in Midgard. With her single motivation to kill Kratos she has neglected any other mortal needs. The flame of anger she feels towards Kratos is all she needs to keep her warm while on the hunt.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Freya Concept Art by Shan Qiao and Rafael Grassetti</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Which elements of Freya’s original look as the Witch of the Wilds did the team feel were important to maintain across this next installment?</strong></p>
<p class="">We wanted this version of her costume to be an evolution from when we had last seen her. That meant that we retained a lot of the elements from her God of War (2018) look while building on top and around them. Players will recognize elements like the gold disc around her waist which was always a nod back to her royal position in Vanaheim.</p>
<p class="">Smaller elements of her costume like the weaving and shawl also remain consistent in her God of War Ragnarök design.</p>
<p class=""><strong>We also know that Freya was once the Valkyrie Queen. With her ability to fight somewhat restored at the beginning of the game as she pursues Kratos and Atreus, are there any particular visual references to her past as a warrior incorporated into her updated look?</strong></p>
<p class="">In the beginning of God of War Ragnarök, we see firsthand her skill in fighting that made her the Queen of the Valkyries. Her ability is quickly evident, wounding Kratos and proving immediately she is equal to him in every way. The increased armor and covering in her design reflects a practical choice for more combat-ready clothing while she pursues Kratos. Not only does she have the leather undershirt now guarding her torso, but she also has additional leathers on her waist to provide additional protection while keeping extremely nimble.</p>
<p class="">Even using her ability to shapeshift into a falcon to deliver cunning attacks from the air all hint back to her role as the winged queen. You can see the falcon feathers in her hair have been kept in God of War Ragnarök.</p>
<p class="">While her sword was always present in God of War (2018), it was always sheathed on her back. This is the first time we see her draw it and use it to deadly effect. Throughout the game we see more elements from her past as a Vanir leader and Valkyrie return to her design as she reclaims her power and agency back from Odin.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Is there any aspect of Freya’s design that you especially want players to notice?</strong></p>
<p class="">Some fans will notice elements from Baldur’s costume throughout her designs, such as the Twilight Pendant and the orange warps he wore around his legs that she now wears. These are mementos she carries with her to always remember her son.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thor</h3>
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<p class=""><strong>When Thor’s design was shown after the first God of War Ragnarök trailer, the internet exploded (just a bit) with discussions. Were you expecting our take on Thor to be such a hot topic among gamers?</strong></p>
<p class="">It’s always interesting seeing what catches fire across the internet. With a character like Thor that has so many great depictions in pop-culture, people grow a special connection to them. So, in that way it’s understandable a discussion is prompted when a new take on that type of character comes out.</p>
<p class="">Our hope is to be able to build that same connection between our characters and gamers. For our interpretation, we wanted a design that fit within the visual language of the world we had established in God of War (2018), while also complimenting the story and gameplay the team had in mind.</p>
<p class="">We wanted to design a character that embodied a thunderstorm, the concept of pure power coupled with a degree of chaotic unpredictability. As the strongest god in the Norse pantheon, we took inspiration from real world strongmen and powerlifters which gave him a solid build while also reflecting the general time period we reference for the game.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Thor Cosplay Guide Pg. 5</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>We’ve referenced Thor’s descriptions in the Eddas for a lot of inspiration in his design, was the teams’ visual interpretation of him from the myths pretty defined from the start or did it take a lot of iteration to settle on the final look?</strong></p>
<p class="">We typically start any character design with a wide range of visual exploration. Thor was no different in this case. We had actually started concepts for him back on God of War (2018), but those early explorations were put on pause.</p>
<p class="">When the team began work on God of War Ragnarök, we started re-exploring what he would look like.  The myths were a big inspiration and depicted the God of Thunder as a great warrior, but also someone who was less than heroic at times, even dangerous and reckless in his actions.</p>
<p class="">We wanted his look to reflect those aspects and multiple artists did work with that in mind.  As the designs began to evolve and various elements began to resonate with the team our art director Rafael Grassetti did a pass and that is the final design of Thor seen in game.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Thor Concept Art by Rafael Grassetti</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Mjölnir is not only an iconic weapon in modern pop culture, but also within the story of our game needs to be a worthy rival to the Leviathan Axe, which is now one of the most iconic God of War weapons. Could you take us through how the team created the Huldra Brothers’ (second) greatest creation?</strong></p>
<p class="">There are so many good interpretations for Mjölnir already in pop culture. For us Thor’s hammer, which he always holds in his left hand, was inspired by the angled look of Norse artifacts and amulets of the time.</p>
<p class="">Artist Yefim Kligerman designed the hammer for the post credits scene in God of War (2018). Even back then to visually connect these two iconic weapons, Yefim included a runic skill tree etched into the face of the hammer in the same manner we find on the blade of the Leviathan Axe. This way we can see the signature craftmanship of Brok and Sindri in both weapons.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Thor Cosplay Guide Pg. 14</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Is there any aspect of Thor’s design that you especially want players to notice?</strong></p>
<p class="">Along with making sure we get the overall look we want for any character we also enjoy layering in small hints and design details.  Thor’s goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjostr, make an appearance in the bottom gold carved cap of Thor’s hammer. Keen-eyed players and cosplayers will also notice there are other goat motifs reflected in his design.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Thor Cosplay Guide Pg. 7</em></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Angrboda</h3>
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<p class=""><strong>While we were able to visit Jötunheim at the end of the last game and saw parts of their culture represented through Faye’s art and the triptychs, Angrboda is the first Giant we meet that is actually from Jötunheim and currently calls it home. What were some of the key elements you wanted to include in her design to show visually how the Giants are unique from the Midgardians and Aesir?   </strong></p>
<p class="">The Giants were master artisans and craft folks.  Even though Angrboda has been surviving on her own for so long, we wanted an elegance and beauty reflected in her design that we don’t find in the inhabitants of other Realms.</p>
<p class="">As one of the last living Giants, she represents that part of Atreus’s heritage which is something no one else can share with him. Not only does she carry with her the knowledge of her people, but she also physically carried individually carved marbles that contained the souls of the Giants.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Angrboda Concept Art by Rafael Grassetti</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>You mentioned Thor’s goats are referenced as motifs in his design, are there any nods to the Norse myths within Angrboda’s clothing?</strong></p>
<p class="">Angrboda has a few serpent motifs recurring throughout her design, which was a nod to her being known as the mother of Jörmungandr in the myths. That theme can be seen most evidently in her gold hair accessory which is shaped like a snake, as well as in her brooches, necklace, and various patterns in her clothing.  </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Angrboda Cosplay Guide Pg. 8</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Angrboda has some of the most unique tattoos in the game in terms of color and design. Why did the team decide to go in this direction with her ink?</strong></p>
<p class="">With each of the different mythical cultures in the game, the team will look for specific aspects unique to each that set them apart visually. Angroboda’s tattoos were an example of this in that they have a much more organic and natural feel to them than many of the other tattoos you see on other characters. We wanted all aspects of her design, including her tattoos, to reflect a unique aesthetic that is carried through their art and craftsmanship.</p>
<p class="">The yellow was a color that represented Faye and the Giants throughout God of War (2018). As one of the last of her people left, we wanted that shade to be present in her design. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Angrboda Cosplay Guide Pg. 5</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>When it comes to visual storytelling, what aspects of Angroboda’s character are the most important to convey through her design?</strong></p>
<p class="">Unlike some of the more fantastic characters and creatures of the game, we took a more subtle approach to the details in Angrboda’s design.  </p>
<p class="">For example, Atreus’ new look features a huge splash of yellow to honor his Giant heritage and connection to his mother. Angrboda, while being a Giant and living in Jötunheim, has clothing that features mostly shades of browns, teals, and grays. While her primary clothing pieces don’t have the same statement yellow piece that Atreus’ does, we still wanted to include smaller touches of the color to show her ties to the Giants and to Atreus.</p>
<p class="">Not only are her tattoos yellow as mentioned before, but you can also see other pops of yellow woven through her hair, in some of the stitching of her clothing, and in the bronze jewelry she wears. These were all layered throughout her design to give a consistent, but subtle, reference to the Giants.  </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>God of War Ragnarök – Angrboda Cosplay Guide Pg. 6</em></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>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/27/share-of-the-week-lightsabers/',
                'Share of the Week: Lightsabers',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/01/39c1087813ddb986aa11d8a1eb668ae1936f57e1.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to highlight Lightsabers from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which is available as a <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/12/28/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-january-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-fallout-76-axiom-verge-2/">PlayStation Plus Monthly Game for January</a>. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Mannitugames/status/1616575904578408448/photo/3"><em>Mannitugames</em></a><em> shares Cal raising his blue lightsaber against the Second Sister’s red lightsaber.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/bombeard/status/1617751241190154242/photo/1"><em>bombeard</em></a><em> shares Cal raising a yellow lightsaber in a dark cavern.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/coalabr14/status/1618227686148554752/photo/3"><em>coalabr14</em></a><em> shares Cal poised to strike with a double sided green lightsaber.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Undead0117/status/1618286558460923905/photo/1"><em>Undead0117</em></a><em> shares a detailed look at a blue lightsaber’s handle.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/justinphotomode/status/1616692404655996930/photo/3"><em>justinphotomode</em></a><em> shares Cal clashing with another character wielding a red lightsaber in both hands</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/MdeavorVP/status/1616928569568927747/photo/2"><em>MdeavorVP</em></a><em> shares Cal balancing with a double sided purple lightsaber.</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>The Last of Us Part I<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on February 1, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re headed back to the world of The Last of Us Part I. Share spine-tingling moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/30/seeing-the-world-of-horizon-call-of-the-mountain-through-new-eyes/',
                'Seeing the world of Horizon Call of the Mountain through new eyes',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/01/ea911530fed81eaf8b604a1054570822ee3d0c53.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Over the last few months, we’ve been sharing glimpses of Horizon Call of the Mountain, an upcoming PlayStation VR2 adventure launching on 22 February. Today, we wanted to spend some time getting to know Ryas, the character you will play, as you experience a new story in the world of Horizon. </p>
<p class="">The Carja Sundom is still reeling from the bloody Red Raids, a brutal campaign of attacks and ritual sacrifice inflicted by the Carja on their neighboring tribes. These raids, which devastated countless lives, were ended when the Mad Sun-King Jiran was overthrown by his son Avad. </p>
<p class="">The aftershocks of Jiran’s rule splintered the Carja tribe, with those grateful for an end to his rule remaining in the Sundom, and soldiers loyal to the slain leader forcing their way into the citadel at Sunfall, reforming as the Carja in Shadow. </p>
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<p class="">The protagonist of Horizon Call of the Mountain, Ryas, was one such soldier. Having played a key role in the abduction of young Prince Itamen from his home in Meridian, Ryas seeks to atone and regain his honor. </p>
<p class="">After allowing himself to be captured and imprisoned by the Carja, Ryas was spared execution. Now, he has been recruited by Sun-King Avad and Blameless Marad. A master climber, archer, and hunter, Ryas must earn his freedom in exchange for investigating a new threat. Guerrilla’s Studio Narrative Director, Ben McCaw, offered us further insight: “Ryas ended up on the wrong side for the right reasons. His family was torn apart, and ultimately, he was incarcerated. This is the story of how he tries to come back from that.”</p>
<p class="">Ryas has a dangerous adventure ahead of him, and while he may be the only one who can do the job, he won’t do it alone. Along the way, players will meet new characters and be reunited with familiar ones, though his past has affected these relationships, explains Ben. “Having fought for the Shadow Carja, Ryas’ relationship with these characters is at best adversarial. He needs to make inroads and amends if he hopes to be accepted.” </p>
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<p class="">Take Hami, for example, a stalwart soldier for the Carja Sundom who was spared the horrors of the Red Raids thanks to her posting as a Border Guard. Even she is unable to forgive or forget the atrocities caused by the Shadow Carja, having lost many friends and comrades to the conflict. Known for her sharp wits and quick temper, Hami resents the task of escorting Ryas. Her hatred for what Ryas represents is just one of the challenges he will face. </p>
<p class="">With Horizon Call of the Mountain, players will be able to experience the world of Horizon from a new perspective, through both Ryas as a compelling new protagonist and the PS VR2 headset. With haptic feedback, intelligent eye tracking, and an ultra-wide field of view, the player becomes incredibly immersed, and Call of the Mountain puts them right at the most thrilling peaks of the Sundom and beyond. </p>
<p class="">Says Ben McCaw, “We took the Horizon experience and built it from the ground up for VR. And for this, we felt we needed a new protagonist. As a master climber, hunter, and explorer, Ryas offers the perfect viewpoint of the sweeping vistas and dangerous wilds of Horizon.”<br/><br/>For more information on Horizon Call of the Mountain, please visit <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-call-of-the-mountain/">here</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/30/disgaea-7-vows-of-the-virtueless-and-rhapsody-marl-kingdom-chronicles-coming-to-ps5/',
                'Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless and Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles coming to PS5',
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<p class="">As we all enter 2023 with high hopes for what’s on the horizon, Nippon Ichi Software would like to invite you to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with some exciting news! This milestone means a great deal to us, and with it we are thrilled to announce Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless and Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles, both of which will be releasing this year on PlayStation consoles!</p>
<p class="">While Nippon Ichi Software has released an extensive and acclaimed catalog of role-playing games over the past 30 years, perhaps none are as iconic as Disgaea. With the release of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness on the PS2 in 2003, the series also celebrates its 20th anniversary, alongside both NIS America and the dood of Disgaea himself, Prinny! With all this in mind, it seems only fitting that Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless releases in Fall later this year, bringing with it a cast of delightfully devilish characters and several new features that make it the biggest release in the series to date.</p>
<p class="">2023 also marks the 25th anniversary of Rhapsody! Starting with the release of Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure on the PlayStation® in 1998, this series is known for its charming characters and whimsical music. With Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles, we couldn’t be happier to continue the story by bringing both Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom to the West for the first time.</p>
<p class="">Thanks to all of you who have supported Nippon Ichi Software during these past 30 years! We hope you’re looking forward to these new titles as much as we are, and we’re excited to share some details about them with you.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless</h2>
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<p class="">The demonic realm of Hinomoto is changing and the days of noble warriors are numbered. Bushido, the moral code for the values, ethics, and lifestyle practiced by the inhabitants, has been replaced by the Hinomoto Code of Destruction. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless tells the story of lazy warrior Fuji and bushido fangirl Pirilika, as they find unlikely allies in each other in their fight against a tyrannical regime while discovering the true meaning of honor and redemption.</p>
<p class="">Releasing on both PS4 and PS5, this title brings several features both new and familiar.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Character Classes:</strong> Disgaea 7 contains over 40 character classes, including four new additions: Maiko, Bandit, Zombie Maiden, and Big Eye.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Auto-Battle: </strong>Returning in Disgaea 7, once you clear a level, you can play through it again by engaging with enemies in auto-battles. This can help you gain additional experience while also saving time in your playthrough.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Online Ranked Battles: </strong>A first in the series, AI-driven ranked battles allow you to face off against other players online. The system creates optimal strategies based on your opponents’ movement patterns and the characteristics of the stage. Stacking victories will lead to an improved rating, while losing will hurt your standing.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Item Reincarnation: </strong>Similar to the character reincarnation mechanic in the previous Disgaea games, which also returns, you can now reincarnate items, transforming them into something completely different. The more you do so, the more powerful the item becomes!</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Hell Mode:</strong> Some characters have a “Hell Gauge” that fills up during battle. Once it’s maxed out, they switch into “Hell Mode,” which boosts their stats and unlocks unique skills.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Sightseeing: </strong>Once you’ve brought peace to a region of Hinomoto, you can stop by for a visit. Get to know the inhabitants of Hinomoto as they return to their normal lives, with bonus dialogue and opportunities to recruit new companions (after you beat them in battle, of course).</p>
<p class=""><strong>Jumbification: </strong>Each character in Disgaea 7 can supersize themselves, growing in both size and strength, which boosts their stats and damage output. Be careful though, as enemies can also do the same!</p>
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<p class="">Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless releases on PS4 and PS5 in Fall 2023. Text options include both English and French, with English and Japanese voice options. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles</h2>
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<p class="">Experience the story of Cornet, Ferdinand, and their family as it continues in Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles on the PS5. This two-game collection marks the Western debut of both Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom. These titles share the same storybook charm and whimsical music of the original, along with improved visuals and upgraded mechanics.</p>
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<p class="">Following in the footsteps of her mother Cornet, young Kururu sets out on a journey to find a prince of her own in Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess.</p>
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<p class="">This title introduces a turn-based battle system that differs from the first game, along with more songs and characters than ever before.</p>
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<p class="">In Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom, a series of charming chapters concludes the stories of Rhapsody and its characters. Experience events that occur before, during, and after the previous titles, including an emotional and heartfelt conclusion about Cornet’s mother, Cherie.</p>
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<p class="">This title also comes with a new battle system that differs from its predecessors, complete with combined character attacks and the addition of a 3D camera.</p>
<p class="">Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles releases on PS5 in Summer 2023. Voice options include both English and Japanese voice acting, with the songs remaining Japanese only. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thanks, Dood!</h2>
<p class="">Once again, we would like to thank all of you who have been with us up to this point! Your continued support motivates us to keep making new and exciting titles, and we hope to celebrate many more milestones with you in the future.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/30/the-electric-jazz-chisholm-jr-is-your-mlb-the-show-23-cover-athlete/',
                'The electric Jazz Chisholm Jr. is your MLB The Show 23 cover athlete',
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<p class="">Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s electric personality, play and love for all things baseball made him a great choice to be on the cover of MLB The Show 23.  Jazz grew up in Nassau, Bahamas, playing sandlot baseball with friends. As Jazz puts it “no umpires, no catchers, just hitting bombs and having fun we just played to play.” He never thought a kid like him from the Bahamas would make it to The Show, let alone end up on the cover of MLB The Show</p>
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<p class="">Today, we are thrilled to announce that MLB The Show 23 launches on March 28, 2023. The standard edition on PlayStation 4 is $59.99 USD/$79.99 CAD. Standard edition on PlayStation 5 is $69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD.</p>
<p class="">MLB The Show 23 will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.  </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cross-Platform Play, Cross Saves and Cross Progression continue for MLB The Show 23</strong></h2>
<p class="">Have access to all your progress and card inventory in MLB The Show 23 on every platform you own. Once again Cross-Platform Play, Cross Saves, and Cross Progression return allowing you to share your progress on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch*. Cross progression allows you to earn and use any earned content on any platform or generation (this excludes PS5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusive features like Stadium Creator). With cross saves you can transfer a save file for Road to the Show or Franchise mode to a different console.**</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MLB The Show Account, Account Linking &amp; The Scouting Report </strong></h2>
<p class="">In MLB The Show 23 you can easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards, and the MLB The Show Account allows you to do so. Just create your MLB The Show Account on TheShow.com and link your PlayStation, Xbox, and/or Switch and you are all set. </p>
<p class="">While you are creating your new linked account, make sure you sign-up for The Scouting Report, so we can send you all the latest MLB The Show 23 information and subscribers also get an exclusive pack each month starting in April. So, head over to <a href="http://www.theshow.com/">www.theshow.com</a> to get your account set up. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MLB The Show 23 Feature Premieres Schedule  </strong></h2>
<p class="">Feature Premieres return to give you a look into new features in MLB The Show 23. You can watch episodes live on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a>. If you can’t watch them live, catch up on every episode on-demand at your own convenience as we get closer to launch. We have several Feature Premiere episodes in the works, so be on the lookout on TheShow.com and our social channels for episode schedule and information. </p>
<p class="">Pre-orders open on PlayStation Store February 6.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collector’s Edition Reveal February 2</h3>
<p class="">We’re sure some of you are wondering, where’s the Collector’s Edition? Stay tuned as later this week we’ll reveal the Collector’s Edition(s) for MLB The Show 23 and all its content.</p>
<p class="">Please note: All Collector’s Edition(s) of MLB The Show 23 revealed on February 2 include dual entitlement***. If you instead plan on purchasing the Standard Edition of MLB The Show 23 on PlayStation 4 and have plans of upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version, you will need to purchase the digital edition to take advantage of the $10 USD upgrade offer. </p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited for Jazz to join the roster of cover athletes and for MLB The Show 23 coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on March 28, 2023! Look forward to new ways to play, a new class of legends and much more! Check <a href="https://theshow.com/">TheShow.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/">Instagram</a>, Facebook and Tiktok accounts for the latest updates about MLB The Show 23. </p>
<p class="">For more detailed information on MLB The Show 23 you can read the FAQ <a href="https://theshow.com/faq/">here</a>. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription. </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection and for each platform you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 23 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account. </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*** Physical edition includes PS4 Disc &amp; PS5 Voucher (PS5 console with disc drive required). </em></p>
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<p class="">Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s electric personality, play and love for all things baseball made him a great choice to be on the cover of MLB The Show 23.  Jazz grew up in Nassau, Bahamas, playing sandlot baseball with friends. As Jazz puts it “no umpires, no catchers, just hitting bombs and having fun we just played to play.” He never thought a kid like him from the Bahamas would make it to The Show, let alone end up on the cover of MLB The Show</p>
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<p class="">Today, we are thrilled to announce that MLB The Show 23 launches on March 28, 2023. The standard edition on PlayStation 4 is (249.00 MYR / 1,990.00 THB / 79.90 SGD / 879,000.00 IDR / 1,499,000.00 VND / 2,990.00 PHP). Standard edition on PlayStation 5 is (299.00 MYR / 2,290.00 THB / 97.90 SGD / 1,029,000.00 IDR / 1,799,000.00 VND / 3,490.00 PHP).</p>
<p class="">MLB The Show 23 will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.  </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cross-Platform Play, Cross Saves and Cross Progression continue for MLB The Show 23</strong></h2>
<p class="">Have access to all your progress and card inventory in MLB The Show 23 on every platform you own. Once again Cross-Platform Play, Cross Saves, and Cross Progression return allowing you to share your progress on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch*. Cross progression allows you to earn and use any earned content on any platform or generation (this excludes PS5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusive features like Stadium Creator). With cross saves you can transfer a save file for Road to the Show or Franchise mode to a different console.**</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MLB The Show Account, Account Linking &amp; The Scouting Report </strong></h2>
<p class="">In MLB The Show 23 you can easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards, and the MLB The Show Account allows you to do so. Just create your MLB The Show Account on TheShow.com and link your PlayStation, Xbox, and/or Switch and you are all set. </p>
<p class="">While you are creating your new linked account, make sure you sign-up for The Scouting Report, so we can send you all the latest MLB The Show 23 information and subscribers also get an exclusive pack each month starting in April. So, head over to <a href="http://www.theshow.com/">www.theshow.com</a> to get your account set up. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MLB The Show 23 Feature Premieres Schedule  </strong></h2>
<p class="">Feature Premieres return to give you a look into new features in MLB The Show 23. You can watch episodes live on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a>. If you can’t watch them live, catch up on every episode on-demand at your own convenience as we get closer to launch. We have several Feature Premiere episodes in the works, so be on the lookout on TheShow.com and our social channels for episode schedule and information. </p>
<p class="">Pre-orders open on PlayStation Store February 6.</p>
<p class="">Please note: If you instead plan on purchasing the Standard Edition of MLB The Show 23 on PlayStation 4 and have plans of upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version, you will need to purchase the digital edition to take advantage of the (50.00 MYR / 300.00 THB / 18.00 SGD / 150,000.00 IDR) upgrade offer. </p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited for Jazz to join the roster of cover athletes and for MLB The Show 23 coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on March 28, 2023! Look forward to new ways to play, a new class of legends and much more! Check <a href="https://theshow.com/">TheShow.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/">Instagram</a>, Facebook and Tiktok accounts for the latest updates about MLB The Show 23. </p>
<p class="">For more detailed information on MLB The Show 23 you can read the FAQ <a href="https://theshow.com/faq/">here</a>. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription. </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection and for each platform you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 23 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account. </em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/31/deceive-inc-is-a-groovy-game-of-deception-and-subterfuge-coming-march-21/',
                'Deceive Inc. is a groovy game of deception and subterfuge – coming March 21',
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<p class="">Welcome to Deceive Inc. – the multiplayer PvP game of social deception and subterfuge. The teams at Sweet Bandits and Tripwire Presents have been hard at work polishing this game for release. We’re all incredibly excited for the coming weeks, and now it’s time to share that excitement with you!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>About Deceive Inc.  </strong></h2>
<p class="">Deceive Inc. is a multiplayer hero shooter with an emphasis on social stealth and deception where 12 players (either solo or in teams of 3) are tasked with becoming the Agents and successfully extracting with an objective.</p>
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<p class="">Every Agent spawns undercover, cloaked as one of the many NPCs populating the map. Armed with their unique weapons and abilities – plus a couple of hi-tech spy gadgets for good measure – they must use their knowledge of spycraft to suss out other players, avoid detection, gather intel, purchase upgrades, and ultimately locate then extract the precious cargo.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Deceive Inc. launches globally March 21</strong></h2>
<p class="">Deceive Inc. will launch on PlayStation 5 on March 21 of this year. We’ll also be hosting an Open Beta featuring full crossplay support starting March 10 – free for all players who want to try the game out.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Meet the Agents</strong></h2>
<p class="">Deceive Inc. will have 8 playable agents available at launch, each falling under one of four archetypes:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Vanguard: Well-rounded, self-reliant fighters that can get through the thick and thin </li><li>Tracker: Focused on finding, singling out, and hunting down targets</li><li>Scoundrel: Sly, cunning, and use dirty tricks to get ahead of the competition</li><li>Disruptor: Experts at controlling space and disturbing the flow of fights</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rupert Reid aka “Squire”</strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Adaptable Recruit</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: PT-08 Lance Silenced Pistol<br/>Archetype: Vanguard</p>
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<p class="">As Deceive Inc’s youngest agent, Squire constantly feels the weight of his mentor’s legacy on his shoulders. However, don’t let his impostor syndrome fool you. He’s a top of the line operative, capable of the best.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tamar Zaken aka “Ace”</strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Relentless Huntress</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘Queen of Diamonds’ Scoped Sniper Rifle<br/>Archetype: Tracker</p>
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<p class="">A sharp-eyed mercenary, Ace’s unique skills have made her one of Deceive Inc’s pillars. She tracks her rivals without fail. Believe us, once you figure out you are her target, it’s already too late.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ethan Chavez aka “Chavez”</strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rugged Veteran</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘Sentinel’ Revolver<br/>Archetype: Vanguard</p>
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<p class="">A true legend of the spy world, Chavez uses his strength and his kind heart to fight the good fight. He’s supposed to be retired by now, but he’s back for one last mission… or so he says.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Madame Xiu</strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Enigmatic Dame</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘Zhulong’ Automatic Crossbow<br/>Archetype: Scoundrel</p>
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<p class="">There are a lot of rumors circulating about Madame Xiu, her past, and her abilities. Deceive Inc. can’t confirm any of them without breaching their contract with her, which is a dangerous game to play with such a cutthroat and enigmatic lady. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hans Moritz aka “Hans”</strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Imposing Provocateur</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘The Hook’ Hand-mounted Shotgun<br/>Archetype: Disruptor</p>
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<p class="">Once a head honcho of a super criminal empire, Hans used to have it all. Now forced to serve his sentence as a Deceive Inc. agent, he swears he’ll regain back his former power and glory.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Florence Jacques aka “Cavalière” </strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Unflinching Investigator</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘Dragoons’ Alternating Dual Pistols<br/>Archetype: Tracker</p>
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<p class="">Brash detective Cavalière leaves no stone unturned… And if her deduction skills are not enough to keep you in check, her serious combat abilities learned during her globe-trotting days will do the talking.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Francois Claudet aka “Larcin” </strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gentleman Thief</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: ‘Silence’ Throwable Pocket Pistol<br/>Archetype: Scoundrel</p>
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<p class="">Gentleman thief and professional borrower, Larcin has made quite a name for himself with his peculiar savoir faire and showmanship. His charms are such that you won’t even be mad when noticing previous items missing from your pockets.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Yu-Mi Kwon aka “YU-MI” </strong></h3>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Raucous Gadgeteer</strong></h4>
<p class="">Starting Weapon: Tactical Slingshot<br/>Archetype: Disruptor</p>
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<p class="">Brilliant and happy-go-lucky, Yu-Mi’s enthusiasm to be a part of Deceive Inc. is only matched with her ability to create and break things around her. Some may say she’s a stubborn brat, but her tactical capabilities and her inventiveness tend to make her rivals eat their words. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pre-order and Black Tie Edition bonuses</strong></h2>
<p class="">Deceive Inc. will also launch with a <em>ton</em> of great cosmetic items for players to unlock. On top of that, we also have some amazing cosmetics designed specifically for those agents who’d like to show up to the job in impeccable style. </p>
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<p class="">Pre-order Deceive Inc. to receive:  </p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>“Founding Agent” Profile Portrait</li><li>“Founding Agent” Equipment Ink</li></ul>
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<p class="">Purchase the Black Tie Edition to Receive</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>“Dressed to Impress” Profile Portrait &amp; Title</li><li>“Dressed to Impress” Equipment Ink</li><li>Bonds (Deceive Inc. Premium Currency)</li></ul>
<p class="">Pre-purchases are coming very soon, so make sure <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10003838">you add Deceive Inc to your PlayStation Wishlist</a> to be notified when they’re live!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/31/critics-choice-promotion-comes-to-playstation-store-3/',
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<p class="">Critically acclaimed games take the stage for PlayStation Store’s newest promotion. From Wednesday February 1 for a limited time* you can enjoy deep discounts on the likes of NBA 2K23, Need for Speed Unbound and Dying Light 2 Stay Human. </p>
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<p class="">You can peruse the full list of PS4 and PS5 games included in this promotion below. When the promotion starts, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/e150c9b1-f2c5-4965-8429-bcbae197eb0c?emcid=or-pl-460620">head to PlayStation Store </a>to find out your regional discount. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/01/ps5-creators-how-forspoken-harnesses-ps5s-power/',
                'PS5 Creators: How Forspoken harnesses PS5’s power',
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<p class="">Athia is a huge open-world brimming with places to explore, creatures to battle, and mysteries to unravel. Luminous Productions taps into the power of PlayStation to make this happen, from the magical flames erupting from Frey’s hands in combat to the speed at which she fast-travels on the expansive world map.</p>
<p class="">Now that it’s easier than ever for players to get their hands on PS5s and enter the world of Forspoken, Takeshi Aramaki, Head of Luminous Productions and Forspoken Director shares some insights on how the Luminous Productions team harness PS5 to bring this adventure to life:</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: What were your first impressions when first learning about the power and capabilities of the PS5, from a developer perspective?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Takeshi Aramaki:</strong> With the latest GPU that supports ray tracing and a high-speed SSD that allows data to be read instantly, I felt that it was going to bring significant changes to game development as a whole. Being able to display assets on screen without the need for load times would create new gaming experiences. Once we actually began developing for it, the biggest surprise was how easily it was to develop for.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The DualSense wireless controller offers a unique level of immersion thanks to its haptics and adaptive triggers. How did your team approach DualSense controller implementation when developing this PS5 game?</strong></p>
<p class="">The DualSense is such a unique controller, so we wanted to create a game that would allow players to feel and experience it to the fullest. As Forspoken is a game we designed for the PS5, we decided to assign L2 and R2 for casting magic so you can feel the feedback from the Adaptive Triggers. There are over 100 spells in Forspoken, and we tuned the force feedback for every single one so that each spell looks <em>and </em>feels unique. In addition, the haptics feedback creates a realistic sensation of traversing at high speeds when using Magic Parkour.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Forspoken features extremely quick fast-travel in its fantasy open world. How did the development team harness PS5’s power to make this happen?</strong></p>
<p class="">The SSD makes the PS5 about 100 times faster than the PS4, so that by itself is plenty, but it also makes use of Oodle Kraken and Oodle Texture for data compression. On top of that, the PS5 also handles memory allocation and decompression on the hardware side. The CPU processing of that data then became the bottleneck, so we made over 100 adjustments to our Luminous Engine in order to realize these read speeds.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Forspoken features a dazzling array of magical visual effects and character animation for Frey during travel and traversal. How did the team tap into PS5’s power to deliver this rich visual performance?</strong></p>
<p class="">In Forspoken, we aimed for a visual expression unlike any other. The GPU handles the dedicated shader for the magic visual effects, and the CPU handles the numerous processing needs for Magic Parkour. The PS5’s capabilities were more than enough for what we wanted to do; in fact, it’s so powerful that it encouraged us to add even more to the visual effects. Also, a lot of memory is typically needed to achieve this level of expression, but PS5 development tools are so easy to work with and allowed us to work faster than before. That gave us plenty of time to optimize the memory and process load needed Forspoken’s rich visuals.</p>
<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/forspoken/?smcid=mablog"><em>Forspoken is available now on PlayStation 5.</em></a></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/02/20230202-psstore/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) February Savings promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">Critically acclaimed games take the stage for PlayStation Store’s newest February Savings promotion. From Wednesday February 1 for a limited time* you can enjoy deep discounts on the likes of NBA 2K23, Need for Speed Unbound and Dying Light 2 Stay Human. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">You can peruse the full list of PS4 and PS5 games included in this promotion below. When the promotion starts, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/category/5553dce8-c775-4e78-a452-28b2590698b5?emcid=or-pl-460629" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/category/5553dce8-c775-4e78-a452-28b2590698b5?emcid=or-pl-460629" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">head to PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*February Savings promotion runs on PlayStation Store from 00.00am local time on Wednesday February 1 to 11.59pm local time on Wednesday February 15. Check PlayStation Store for regional discounts. </em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/02/yankees-legend-derek-jeter-is-your-mlb-the-show-23-collectors-edition-cover-athlete/',
                'Yankees legend Derek Jeter is your MLB The Show 23 Collector’s Edition cover athlete',
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<p class="">Derek Jeter’s back in MLB The Show! The 14x All-Star, 5x World Series Champion, 5x Silver Slugger, 2000 World Series MVP is your MLB The Show 23 collector’s edition cover athlete. Derek’s had one of the best careers in baseball history and we’re elated for him to join the collector’s edition cover athlete club.    </p>
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<p class="">Derek Jeter needed an epic cover, and we wanted to show him in a new light. With that in mind we tasked visual artist Sanford Greene to present Derek in a fresh new perspective. Derek’s career as a Yankee is larger than life and his cover literally has him jumping out of Yankee Stadium. Can you spot all the Easter eggs in the cover? We’re thrilled with the cover art and are so happy that we finally get to show the results of this collaboration.  </p>
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<p class="">Now you’re wondering, “what’s in the Editions?”  First, we’re very excited to announce that Early Access is back for anyone that purchases either of the Collector’s Editions. The Digital Deluxe Edition or The Captain Edition of MLB The Show 23. Early Access in MLB The Show 23 begins 3/24, to give you a four-day head start. </p>
<p class=""><strong><em>Note: </em></strong><em>MLB The Show</em><strong><em> </em></strong><em> 23’s Collector’s Editions is used in reference to the Digital Deluxe Edition or The Captain Edition. </em></p>
<p class="">Pre-orders open on February 6 at PlayStation Store — be ready for action at launch by receiving a Gold Choice Pack for use in MLB The Show 23 just for pre-ordering.  </p>
<p class=""><strong><em>Note:</em></strong><em> The Captain Edition of MLB The Show 23 on PlayStation consoles includes both a PS4 (disc) and a PS5 (voucher download code) entitlement*. If you purchase MLB The Show 23 physical Standard Edition, you will only have access to that version of the game and will not be able to upgrade later. However, if you purchase the digital version of the Standard Edition (PlayStation or Xbox) you can upgrade for $10 USD. </em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 23: The Captain Edition (Retail or PlayStation Direct) </h2>
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<p class="">The Captain Edition is $99.99 USD/$129.99 CAD</p>
<p class="">This limited-edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Cap and Steel Book (physical version only) is available to pre-order on February 6 at retail or through <a href="https://direct.playstation.com/">direct.playstation.com</a>.  </p>
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<p class="">The MLB The Show 23 Captain edition on PlayStation includes:  </p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Full Game for PS4 and PS5* </li><li>New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Limited Edition Cap </li><li>Limited Edition Steel Book </li><li>4 Days Early Access </li><li>Double Daily Login Rewards** (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 23) </li><li>Additional Digital Items**: <ul><li>1 Captain’s Choice Pack </li><li>1 To be announced Choice Pack </li><li>1 To be announced Uniform Choice Pack </li><li>2 Gold Choice Packs<em> </em> </li><li>5 Show Packs  </li><li>1 Ballplayer Pack </li><li>1 Derek Jeter Cover art bat Skin  </li><li>10,000 Stubs for MLB The Show 23 </li></ul></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Digital Deluxe Edition (PS Store) </h2>
<p class="">For our biggest digital fans, you know who you are… the Digital Deluxe returns to the PlayStation Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition is $99.99 USD/$ $129.99 CAD.  For those of you that need packs on packs on packs… on packs, this is the edition for you.  </p>
<p class="">The MLB The Show 23 Digital Deluxe Edition includes: </p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Full Game for PS4 and PS5* </li><li>4 Days Early Access </li><li>Double Daily Login Rewards (For the life cycle of MLB The Show 23) </li><li> Additional Digital Items**: <ul><li>1 Captain’s Choice Pack </li><li>1 To Be Announced Uniform Choice Pack </li><li>5 Gold Choice Packs<em> </em> </li><li>20 Show Packs  </li><li>1 Ballplayer Pack </li><li>1 Derek Jeter Cover art bat Skin  </li><li>30,000 Stubs for MLB The Show 23 </li></ul></li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 23 Technical Test Info</h2>
<p class="">Starting February 15 around 10am PST and lasting through 10am PST February 21, players 18 or over in U.S. and Canada with a PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch* internet-connected console can participate in the MLB The Show 23 Technical Test.</p>
<p class="">We want to deliver the best version possible of MLB The Show 23 and to do that we need everyone’s help to stress test the servers, online match-making, cross-platform play, online co-op, and more in addition to gathering feedback on gameplay. The best news? No need to sign up, it’s open to everyone eligible. ** Download for free on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Nintendo eShop on February 15.</p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited for MLB The Show 23 coming out on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch! Look forward to new ways to play, a new class of legends and much more! Check<a href="https://theshow.com/"> TheShow.com</a> and follow our<a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/"> Instagram</a> accounts for the latest updates about MLB The Show 23. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">For more detailed information on MLB The Show 23 you can read the FAQ<a href="https://theshow.com/faq/"> here</a>. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*MLB The Show 23: The Captain Edition is available in North America and Canada only.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>** </em><em>The </em><em>Captain Edition includes PS4 Disc &amp; PS5 Voucher (Internet connection and PS5 console with disc drive required). </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*** Account for PlayStation Network and internet connection required for code redemption.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/02/hands-on-with-gran-turismo-7s-free-ps-vr2-update-out-february-22/',
                'Hands-on with Gran Turismo 7’s free PS VR2 update, out February 22',
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<p class="">While Gran Turismo Sport offered a tantalizing taste of the GT experience using the original PlayStation VR, letting users don the headset for a limited slice of the game, Gran Turismo 7 supports PS VR2 with no such compromises. The cars, tracks, races, and license tests are all here (with the exception of split-screen support), and playing the game again with the new headset and DualSense controller is nothing short of revelatory—even as someone who logged more than 200 hours on the track throughout 2022. </p>
<p class="">Here are four reasons to be excited about buckling up for GT7 in PlayStation VR2.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Big surprise—it looks amazing</strong></h2>
<p class="">Gran Turismo 7 is a stunner, but I assumed the conversion to PS VR 2 might entail some obvious (but understandable) compromises. That said, I’m pleased to report that my concerns were unfounded, as the game looks marvelous in its VR conversion. Image quality and clarity are dramatically improved over those of GT Sport, and I never felt myself weighing the pros and cons of the visuals compared to simply playing on a “flat” TV display. In short, the game looks great and really highlights the virtues of PS VR2.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ogle your all-time favorite cars in the VR Showroom</strong></h2>
<p class="">Players can now look around any of the 450+ cars in the game using the VR Showroom, which is accessible from your Garage. This feels like the natural culmination of Polyphony’s incredible efforts in bringing each car to life; the plastics, wood paneling, leather, vinyl, and plastics are now viewable at your leisure. Getting up close and personal with various stereo systems, dashboards, and dials is (weirdly) one of the things I’m most looking forward to once I have a PS VR2 at home. The novelty of peering around the back seats of each car can’t be understated.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Head tracking is a game changer</strong></h2>
<p class="">While it may sound unremarkable on paper, being able to freely look around during a race—with your view untethered from the front of your car—provides tangible benefits, both in terms of performance and presence within the virtual world. For example, while driving into a sharp corner, it’s possible to look beyond the immediate turn to the rest of the track and plan your next move. This is one of those intuitive “real life” driving behaviors that feels somewhat uncanny to experience in a game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A newfound sense of scale and speed</strong></h2>
<p class="">Another upshot of the “I’m actually driving a Mazda 787B” feeling is a newfound sense of…claustrophobia and danger (in a good way!). Motorsport can be quite dangerous, and those of us with no personal experience can get a better sense of that in VR: the increased tangibility of a race car’s purpose-built, rough-and-ready interior, along with real limitations on visibility (narrower windshields, roll-bars, etc.), dramatically heightens the sense of speed and intensity of a race.</p>
<p class="">On the opposite end of the spectrum, PS VR2 offers a new perspective on the track environments themselves. For example, the mountain range at Dragon Tail feels genuinely huge and imposing, and the desert at Willow Springs somehow feels, well, more desert-like—the vast emptiness of this Southern California expanse is <em>perceptibly</em> vast and empty. It’s a sensation I’ve never had in a game before and it made tearing around the arid landscape feel liberating.<em> </em></p>
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<p class="">My time with GT7 also highlighted one incidental benefit of the new PS VR2 hardware that I hadn’t previously considered: since the headset no longer requires a camera to track your position in 3D space, you no longer must be overly concerned with your position relative to the TV. It’s a small change that I anticipate will make me far more likely to use the headset during daily play sessions. </p>
<p class="">The free Gran Turismo 7 PS VR2 update hits February 22.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/03/a-look-at-pistol-whips-playstation-vr2-haptics-upgrade-out-feb-22/',
                'A look at Pistol Whip’s PlayStation VR2 haptics upgrade, out Feb 22',
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<p class="">On February 22,  the enhanced version of Pistol Whip relaunches on PlayStation VR2. This Day one title — intensified by exclusive haptic feedback — will define just how physical a physical action rhythm game can be.</p>
<p class="">PS VR2 users will benefit from internal upgrades like SSD optimization, which reduces load times and scene transitions; however, the focus today is Pistol Whip’s iconic gameplay, made more immersive than ever, thanks to haptic feedback.</p>
<p class="">The reimagined PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers, equipped with finger touch detection and a six-axis motion sensing system, create a more realistic firing experience: discover unique reload SFX for different weapons and changing resistance, including a haptic for dry fire. Additionally, three kinds of melee SFX provide varying sensations when Pistol Whipping different enemies.</p>
<p class="">“When implementing the adaptive triggers, we found a number of ways to provide controller feedback,” Explains Mike L., lead haptics engineer for PS VR2. “Now players will feel an increasing resistance as they pull the trigger, flattening out shortly before drawing it far enough that the weapon fires, at which point resistance drops to zero.”</p>
<p class="">The PS VR2 headset’s native vibrations work in conjunction with controller feedback and 3D audio, which respond to in-game impact – or near misses. By dynamically adjusting sound positioning, players will hear and feel bullets whizz by their heads.</p>
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<p class="">With a roadmap that suggests plenty of new Pistol Whip content coming this year, lucky PlayStation VR2 users can download this shiny new edition right away; just in time to practice for the upcoming releases.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/03/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-i-2/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part I',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/02/dcf6f0c69f1804c676b2270063e6f86b303dc753.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to head back into the deadly world of The Last of Us Part I and share moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/IROBot616/status/1620045487247364098/photo/1"><em>IROBot616</em></a><em> shares A black and white portrait of Joel</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Photoingame/status/1620428377546174465/photo/3"><em>Photoingame</em></a><em> shares A portrait of Bill against a pink and red sky</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/matatabigame777/status/1620406999774273544/photo/1"><em>matatabigame777</em></a><em> shares Ellie and Joel high fiving</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/ForgottenJasmin/status/1620308254726451201/photo/2"><em>ForgottenJasmin</em></a><em> shares Joel carrying Sarah with the military in the background</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/calisarah1998/status/1620891337083215874/photo/4"><em>calisarah1998</em></a><em> shares a detailed picture of Joel’s arm and broken watch</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/VrPhotoGamess/status/1620793472969224192/photo/1"><em>VrPhotoGamess</em></a><em> shares Tess walking across a plank</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>Season: A Letter to the Future</p>
<p class=""><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on February 8, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re hopping on our bikes and riding through Season: A Letter to the Future. Share the beautiful sights and scrapbook pages you’ve created using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured: #PSshare #PSBlog</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/06/mlb-the-show-23-new-storylines-mode-the-negro-leagues-season-1/',
                'MLB The Show 23 new Storylines mode: The Negro Leagues Season 1',
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<p class="">The Negro Leagues are an important part of baseball and American history, whose iconic figures are not nearly as well-known as other baseball players of the era. We plan to use MLB The Show as a gateway to expose new generations of baseball fans to these historic figures and their stories of triumph over adversity.</p>
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<p class="">You might be asking yourself how we’ll accomplish such a daunting task? Enter Storylines * a new game mode in MLB The Show 23. Focused on a particular player, users will experience an entertaining narrative journey through short informational videos, followed by gameplay reflecting important moments in that player’s career.  </p>
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<p class="">We could not be happier to finally introduce the Negro Leagues into MLB The Show! It’s a special project for San Diego Studio and we are so grateful and appreciative to be partnering with the families of the players, the<a href="https://twitter.com/NLBMuseumKC"> </a>Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and NLBM President Bob Kendrick to bring these stories to life in a video game.  </p>
<p class="">MLB The Show 23 (Storylines Season 1 *) introduces eight Negro League Players and their stories, narrated by Bob Kendrick. With this multiyear partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum our goals align with the museums to educate, enlighten, and inspire by celebrating the rich history of the Negro Leagues. Every new launch of MLB The Show represents a new Season, with it we’ll introduce a new group of Negro League Legends and their stories to pay rightful tribute to these mostly unknown baseball superstars.  MLB The Show 23 represents the inaugural season and next year’s game would be season 2.  </p>
<p class="">The Season 1 roster for MLB The Show 23 includes: Leroy “Satchel” Paige, Jackie Robinson, Andrew “Rube” Foster, Hilton Smith, Hank Thompson, John Donaldson, Martin Dihigo, and John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil.  </p>
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<p class="">To celebrate the historic partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. MLB The Show and San Diego Studio are happy to announce we’ll donate $1 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for every MLB The Show 23 Collector’s Edition sold in the US. Including the Digital Deluxe and The Captain Edition from today through December 31, 2023.  </p>
<p class="">The Negro League Baseball Museum is a national institution dedicated to preserving the rich history of black baseball and its impact on America. You can learn more about the museum <a href="https://www.nlbm.com/">here</a>.  </p>
<p class="">Be sure to join us this Thursday for a deep dive into the new mode Storylines with special guest Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick. You can watch the episode on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a> or watch on-demand at your own convenience as we get closer to launch. </p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited for MLB The Show 23 coming out on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Look forward to new ways to play, a new class of legends and much more. <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/mlb-the-show/?smcid=mablog">Pre-orders for all versions of MLB The Show 23 are now open</a>. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/07/garden-of-the-sea-joins-ps-vr2-launch-line-up/',
                'Garden of the Sea joins PS VR2 launch line-up',
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<p class="">Feel-good gem Garden of the Sea combines world exploration with farming, creativity and much more. If you are looking for progression and adventure, you will find it. If you are looking for relaxation, stay where you are and let the world gently take its course. The wholesome game launches on PlayStation VR2 February 22.</p>
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<p class="">Make gardens and craft everything you might want to customize them, from bamboo, coral, woods, stone, plant parts, and more.<br/></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Pet and feed the many kinds of animals with homegrown veggies and cuddle their babies</li><li>Expand and decorate your home by crafting items, furniture and paint</li><li>Go fishing for new friends to hang out in your pond</li><li>Take your boat for a ride to discover new land and environment types</li><li>No violence – all tend and befriend</li><li>Complete quests to unravel each island’s hidden mystery</li></ul>
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<p class="">Garden of the Sea invites you to head out across the ocean as playful sea creatures swim along, to discover new land and treasures, make a home and fill it with the best of the best from your adventures.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet the developers</h2>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Linnéa, Christoffer and Flippy of Neat Corporation.</em></p>
<p class="">We spoke to two of the developers: Art Director Christoffer Svenningsson and Artist Filip “Flippy” Tengwall.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What led up to the start of Garden of the Sea’s development?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Christoffer:</strong> I had been wanting to make a specific type of game for a long time, like a more fantasy version of Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. Something bright, imaginative and wholesome with lots of creativity, farming and places to explore. On a boat!</p>
<p class=""><strong>Flippy: </strong>It’s a genre a lot of us at Neat enjoy playing ourselves so when we heard the idea it was easy for the mind to go “What if this in VR?”</p>
<p class=""><strong>Christoffer</strong>: As the idea caught on we found ourselves sneaking in work on Garden of the Sea even while the first Budget Cuts game was still in production. It lay in the pipeline for a long time so the concept got to evolve slowly and organically while we explored as many of our ideas as possible. It was just a lot of fun to work on and a relaxing contrast to the dark corridors of Budget Cuts, so it was hard to stop ourselves. Someone snapped a photo of me during a break just lying on a pouf playing GotS like a happy loaf of man with a huge smile on my face. That one’s definitely found its way onto our instagram at some point.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>What was the core of what you wanted to create?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Christoffer:</strong> The original pitch is actually quite different from what the final game ended up being, even though much of it’s still in there. I wanted to explore a world that feels familiar at some levels but still different from everyday life. From the beginning we were toying with many ideas, like  the islands floating in the sky and exploring them on an airship but in the end we landed (no pun intended) with the boat in an archipelago. We hadn’t seen much of animals in VR, so the care-taking aspect was also new for us to explore. There aren’t many VR farm-simulation games in general. Coupled with that we felt that these types of games were the most interesting to us personally, we got really excited about the project. I’ve been following this genre for a long time so as a fan it felt very natural to bring it to the VR scene. And it turned out that it works really well.</p>
<p class="">I can confess I played Stardew Valley the first time when on sick leave for insomnia and stress, and for a while it was the only way I could find a sense of relaxation to pass the time when I was too exhausted to do much else. And as I read some Garden of the Sea player reviews I came across a few that mentioned mental health and how Garden of the Sea has helped them in various aspects of their lives.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Flippy:</strong> From the top of my head there is a fairly recent review that mentions feeling less lonely when playing. It reminded me of when the pandemic hit. We had the game open for purchase and playing to collect feedback from players before we finally made an official release in January 2022. There were obviously a lot of unknowns and fear in general society and we were all working from home, as most people who could were. We kept in contact with the player community for feedback and a lot of people also reached out to us in private just to tell us how the game was helping them cope. Even though it’s a single player game, many people felt it helped them through the isolation and other struggles too.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Christoffer: </strong>I can recognise that too from my own life, having grown up in the countryside on a farm with lots of animals around. It does feel more lonely here in the city, where many people don’t have the space at home to keep pets. I definitely feel an emotional connection to the GotS animals even though they’re digital, which surprised me a bit.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Flippy:</strong> I think VR as a medium generally amplifies immersion times a hundred. Since many games out there are action- and conflict-driven, VR in entertainment has proved to give us stronger adrenaline kicks and more realistic scares. But it was cool to discover that we can use that immersion boost to work with other emotions as well, such as what folks usually refer to as “positive” emotions. It was especially clear to us when we saw people playing the game. Their reactions to the cute animals were often surprisingly strong, like “<em>whoa</em>, that’s cute!”</p>
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<p class="">Garden of the Sea will be a launch title on the PS VR2, February 22.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/07/players-choice-vote-for-january-2023s-best-new-game/',
                'Players’ Choice: Dead Space  voted January 2023’s best new game',
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<p class="">The votes are in, and players put those plasma cutters to good use to slash their way to the top of January’s Players’ Choice polls! Congrats to Dead Space and Motive Studio on a rip-roaring start to the year.</p>
<p class="">We’re already well into February, any guess what will top the polls next month? Share your predictions in the comments below! </p>
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<p class="has-default-font">After a brief interlude, the Players’ Choice polls are back! January has passed by in the blink of an eye, but with it came some unforgettable games. Which new release will take the Players’ Choice crown? The polls are open now, place your vote below to help decide! </p>
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<p class=""><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players’ Choice winners throughout the year.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What is the voting criteria?</strong> That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won’t qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Demon’s Souls and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How are nominees decided?</strong> The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/07/the-last-of-us-developers-hbo-creators-on-building-the-world-around-joel-and-ellie/',
                'The Last of Us developers, HBO creators on building the world around Joel and Ellie',
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<p class="">The Last of Us revolves around the story of Joel and Ellie, but their story is a constantly moving one. From one location to the next, the pair learns how many parts of the United States have weathered the Cordyceps outbreak while coming into contact with survivors and their encampments, from those squatting in the ruins of major cities while others have built up new communities in suburban areas or even out in nature.</p>
<p class="">The world they, and players, explore can be a cruel and unforgiving one, but also a world filled with beauty and light amidst the struggle for survival. Players are met with two distinct but clear examples of how life has transformed in this post-pandemic world early in the adventure of The Last of Us Part I – the Boston Quarantine Zone and Bill’s Town. The dichotomy of these locations demonstrates the human and natural threats around every corner, as well as the bright spots of humanity struggling to survive in this world. With both locations recently featured on The Last of Us on HBO, as well as recently remade in <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-PPSA03396_00-THELASTOFUSPART1">The Last of Us Part I on PlayStation 5 console</a> and available March 28 on PC via <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888930/The_Last_of_Us_Part_I/">Steam</a> and the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-last-of-us-part-1">Epic Games Store</a>, let’s dive into what makes these locations so essential to Joel and Ellie’s journey, and how the HBO adaptation tackled Joel and Ellie’s viewpoint of the world around them.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cruel world</h2>
<p class="">On the note of viewpoint, when playing The Last of Us, despite wherever the adventure takes you or the characters you meet, the team endeavored to tell this story quite specifically.</p>
<p class="">“We gave ourselves this rule when we were making it, everything is either seen through Joel’s perspective or Ellie’s perspective, and that’s it, because we want you to spend a lot of time with them moving from space to space in real time and becoming them,” Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckmann said.</p>
<p class="">That perspective feeds into how players are introduced to and informed of The Last of Us’ world and characters. That’s not only true of how <a href="https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/building_the_last_of_us_opening_scene">The Last of Us’ unforgettable opening</a> communicates its emotional stakes, but also in how players are introduced to the post-outbreak landscape via Joel’s time in the Boston Quarantine Zone, a heavily militarized community overseen by FEDRA, where civilians are just trying to eek by in a harsh world.</p>
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<p class="">“In The Last of Us, when nature takes over society again, we tried to bring out the beauty of natural lighting, and the tone and atmosphere of that,” Naughty Dog Art Director Erick Pangilinan said. “When we show the QZ, we take out all the plants. We take out all the natural life. You won’t see a lot of trees in the QZ, you won’t see a lot of grass. Everything is very sterile, everything is man-made, and you can see the misery of what’s happening in the QZ.”</p>
<p class="">“It’s very oppressive in the Boston QZ, and we want to express that right away with everything you see. As soon as you walk out onto the street, you see men with guns, fences up everywhere keeping you from walking anywhere other than where the government wants you to be,” Lead Cinematic Animator Bryant Wilson said.</p>
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<p class="">The Naughty Dog team, both originally for The Last of Us’ debut in 2013, and for The Last of Us Part I remake, had to consider how first impressions could immediately communicate the tone and mood of the Boston QZ, and by proxy the way of life so many survivors were facing.</p>
<p class="">“That first street [in the QZ] does a lot of work creating that world they’re in. The people who are pulled out of their homes, and they’re being forced to take an infected test. When you play through that, you’re given the option to sit and watch it or just walk on by, and it’s not something that we force you to look at, and that’s on purpose,” Wilson said. “It’s a reality of this world.”</p>
<p class="">“The QZ is man trying to control other people, and how to maintain control over the world and over nature,” Pangilinan said. “A lot of the materials in the QZ are very angular and hard. We like to create that tension of how this oppressive organization is controlling day-to-day life.”</p>
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<p class="">Evoking the tone of this portion of the world, and the difficult realities survivors face under the thumb of FEDRA, is conveyed through every artistic choice, every animation and moment the development team produces to bring the post-pandemic world to life.</p>
<p class="">“The lighting in that area is very bluish and very overcast. We like to create this atmosphere like you’re in a prison… in the QZ, the people are very frustrated. We wanted to bring out their frustration, their hopelessness,” Pangilinan said. “And you can also see this in the marketplace where, when we tried to design it, we wanted to make sure that the place felt very desperate, very scarce, and people are selling rats and scrap metal because this is what they’ve got, and they’re trading things just to get by.”</p>
<p class="">The Boston QZ serves an important function in the context of The Last of Us’ story as the players’ introduction to the state of the world in this new era. When considering how to both preserve and refine that experience for The Last of Us Part I, the development team endeavored to bring the world to life with richer detail, but not for the sake of simply adding more.</p>
<p class="">“The first thing we always do is ask, ‘What was the original intent of this scene,’” like, for example, the QZ marketplace. It’s so easy to just clutter that with goods,” Pangilinan said. “But, in fact, the goal of that scene was to show the scarcity of living in the QZ and how desperate people were. It was important to show what they were eating or what they were selling, and how the whole thing is set up, where everything is just made to pack up and run once they get caught.”</p>
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<p class="">A refinement and improvement of details, rather than a surplus of new ones, helped guide the team in ensuring the remake maintained the tone and emotional honesty of Part I’s original story.</p>
<p class="">“If there’s any animation that could be improved upon we would, but we didn’t want to add too much to it, mainly because we don’t want to ruin the feeling of the original,” Wilson explained. “Every animation in that sequence has been retouched, redone, reworked and improved, even in ways that may not be noticeable right away.”</p>
<p class="">HBO’s The Last of Us introduced viewers to the Boston QZ in its premiere, and, as Executive Producer Druckmann explained, offered one of the many opportunities to showcase TLOU’s world from multiple vantage points.</p>
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<p class="">“With the show…we had this opportunity to unplug from our main characters and plug into these other characters,” he said. “You get to see Marlene talking with this new character, Kim, and we get to flesh [Marlene] out some more and see how she deals with the situation of being the leader of the Fireflies in a way that we didn’t get to see in the game. We heard about it offhandedly, but now we get to see the drama of what this character is wrestling with and the push and pull she’s feeling between different parts of her duty.”</p>
<p class="">“One of my favorite things was being able to walk out certain things about her life and her experiences that were only locked in my imagination,” Merle Dandridge, who plays Marlene both in the game and show, explained. “Obviously, we’d had a ton of conversations, we had imagined, dreamed and thought about who she was and where she had been. But some of these things that the audience is going to get to see are fresh to them in some ways butt still steeped in the truth of who she is and where she came from.”</p>
<p class="">Even with familiar locations like Marlene and the QZ, the HBO series finds new ground to examine the world of The Last of Us through a new lens. And that idea is particularly true of another environment game fans will be familiar with.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beauty in the danger</h2>
<p class="">Compared to the sharp-edged buildings, nature-less city streets, and gloomy palette of the QZ, Bill’s Town as seen in The Last of Us Part I is a breath of fresh air, albeit one with danger still lurking in the brush. An abandoned Massachusetts town, the titular Bill has, essentially, created an intricate maze of traps and alarms to keep himself safe in an area largely devoid of human life, but filled with the potential danger of the Infected.</p>
<p class="">But even with that looming threat, Bill’s Town is an opportunity for players to see the world of The Last of Us come alive – beautiful natural light drenches abandoned homes overgrown with natural flora.</p>
<p class="">“This is the world that one guy has been curating, and it gives the player a little bit of time to breathe, to look at this beautiful area,” Wilson explained. “This is what freedom looks like now. It’s dangerous, but it has this beauty to it, where the natural world has come back and overtaken it.”</p>
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<p class="">“Bill’s Town has its own isolationist feeling, it’s a person’s castle and it’s his domain. He controls what he lets in and out. And nature is one of those things that can go in and out of it. So we wanted to create Bill’s Town in a warm setting, with the sunset shining through nature and the buildings,” Pangilinan said. “It creates this different aesthetic to contrast where you just came from, the tunnels and the sewer, which is very dark and dangerous.”</p>
<p class="">But just like with any decision about the artistic ambitions for a given portion of The Last of Us, the world around the player reflects back on the story and characters at the heart of it.</p>
<p class="">“In Bill’s Town, he lets nature takes it course, but he also has built this into his sort of small QZ. And we wanted to create this mixture of how nature and man balances out,” Pangilinan said. “But Bill’s Town is also representative of Joel. It’s representative of his psyche and his isolationist and paranoid side of his personality. That’s why we represent it with, with walls, with traps, a lot of things that trigger and, and fights back and pushes back so that they can be on their own.</p>
<p class="">Of course, as those who have watched The Last of Us on HBO’s third episode will know, Bill’s Town is still depicted, in essence, as Bill’s personal fortress, but the way viewers experience it is quite different from the game. Rather than via Joel and Ellie’s perspective, the show flashes back to let us watch Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett) fall in love and live out their lives. It changes the experience of how fans learn of this corner of the world, but it retains the characters and pathos in a format that better suits its new medium.</p>
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<p class="">“Bill’s Town is an interesting one because that section was great in the game, but it’s very much a great encounter. You go to this interesting place that is an environmental change from the QZ that you’re in. It’s a small Massachusetts town. You meet a guy who’s funny and cranky and weird, and then there’s gameplay,” Executive Producer Craig Mazin explained of the shift in direction for the show.</p>
<p class="">“There’s a philosophical argument between these two characters of Bill and Frank that was touched on in the game and is really expanded on in the show, which is, yes, you could survive but to what end,”  Druckmann said. “That’s where these two philosophies are presented, where Bill’s position is, ‘That is the end. The end is survival.’ And then Frank is like, ‘No, there’s more to life than this.’ In the game, they have a falling out, and Frank leaves. And in [Craig’s and my] conversations, we thought it could be interesting to show the opposite of that in the show.”</p>
<p class="">“I thought there’s another way of thinking about this [section of the game and its message], which is that Joel and Ellie are two people that love in different ways,” Mazin explained. “And there’s a good argument to be made that you need both kinds of people, people who love outwardly and then people whose love is protective, both of which can get you into trouble, and that there was an interesting opportunity to just expand the Bill and Frank storyline to tell a story that we didn’t see [in the game].”</p>
<p class="">The depictions of this portion of The Last of Us diverge, giving fans of the game something entirely new to experience in the episode, while those introduced to Bill and Frank in the show can come to understand their corner of the world in a different way by playing the game. But they’re all rooted in the same desire to bring forth these memorable characters, what their stories mean, and how these relationships impact their lives. And it’s an alternative take that Druckmann welcomed when Mazin presented it, especially as it allowed the show to showcase more perspectives of the world beyond Joel and Ellie while still reverberating through to their story.</p>
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<p class="">“I was terrified when I sent it to Neil because… talk about wandering off the path, and he loved it. I mean he was just like, ‘This is my favorite one so far,’” Mazin said. “Which is a testament to… how much space he created for me to play around and think of some new things.”</p>
<p class="">“The tragedy of that episode is the note that Bill leaves Joel, which is to say, ‘This is your job. This is what you have to do with Tess,’ and Joel gets that message too late, and that’s when that shift happens,” Druckmann said. He’s like, ‘Well, it was too late for Tess. Maybe it’s not too late for this kid,’ and that’s the mental shift he makes at the end of that episode. Without saying it, that whole Bill and Frank episode reflects back onto them and makes you understand this significant choice that Joel is making at that point.”</p>
<p class="">And for Druckmann, it was all about adapting the story the Naughty Dog team had worked on in a way that best fit its new medium. In doing so, he hopes it’s an experience that can impact playing The Last of Us for those who have watched it.</p>
<p class="">“There’s no core [gameplay] loops in a TV show other than viewers sit there, watch and enjoy it. But the drama has to be elevated because of that,” Druckmann explained. So, that allowed us to, in some ways, enrich the world and the characters, and I’ve now heard from a couple of people that have watched the whole show and went back to play the game, and they said the game feels richer now having watched the show.”And whether you’ve already begun to, or are planning to jump back into the game, The Last of Us Part I is now available on PS5, and available for pre-purchase for PC via <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888930/The_Last_of_Us_Part_I/">Steam</a> and <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-last-of-us-part-1">the Epic Games Store</a> for release on March 28. For more on The Last of Us and its adaptation to TV, be sure to check out our deep-dive into <a href="https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/building_the_last_of_us_opening_scene">The Last of Us’ unforgettable opening</a>, and a breakdown of <a href="https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/the_last_of_us_part_i_hbo_tv_show_clickers">how Naughty Dog brought The Last of Us’ Clickers to life</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/07/prepare-for-destiny-2-lightfall-with-the-beyond-light-expansion-available-with-playstation-plus/',
                'Prepare for Destiny 2: Lightfall with the Beyond Light expansion, available with PlayStation Plus',
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<p class="">With only a few weeks away from the release of Destiny 2: Lightfall, we’re excited to announce that starting today, the critically acclaimed Beyond Light expansion is available to PlayStation Plus members until March 6. This primer will help Guardians prepare for Lightfall by getting the most out of Beyond Light’s Stasis subclass, powerful Exotics, and more.</p>
<p class="">Not only does Beyond Light unlock an entire frost-themed subclass called Stasis, the expansion also includes a thrilling campaign filled with ice-cold cosmetics, Legendary gear, and powerful Exotic armor and weapons.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wield Powerful Weapons</h2>
<p class="">Weapons like No Time to Explain, the Exotic Pulse Rifle belonging to the iconic time-traveling Stranger.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>No Time to Explain: </strong>Precision hits and hits against enemies affected by Stasis will return ammo to the magazine. Stack this effect to summon a portal which will fire bullets from an alternate timeline of the weapon.</p>
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<p class="">And because of how Destiny 2 enables you to increase the strength of the weapons and armor you collect, the gear you love in Beyond Light can be as powerful as you want it to be as you embark on your Lightfall adventure. That means you can immediately start building your Guardian into a frost-slinging monster-shattering machine that will leave the Tormentors on Neptune shivering in their boots.</p>
<p class="">But let’s not get ahead of ourselves; Lightfall doesn’t launch until February 28. Today we’re heading to Europa, a cold and treacherous moon of Jupiter. So, let’s start with the power that Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, is chasing—the same power you’ll be mastering as you play through the campaign.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The First Darkness Subclass: Stasis</h2>
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<p class="">Beyond Light is significant for several reasons, but first and foremost, it marked the first time a new subclass was added to the original trio of Arc, Solar, and Void. And it’s the <em>only </em>subclass that draws its power from the Darkness as opposed to the Light. Diving into Beyond Light today is your opportunity to get a head start with Stasis in preparation for the threats of Lightfall.</p>
<p class="">At its core, Stasis is a power that unlocks the ability for Guardians to slow, freeze, and shatter their foes; and each class gets their own way to wield the new element:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Warlock Shadebinder</strong>: The Shadebinder can summon a Stasis staff that fires projectiles which can freeze opponents, immediately rendering them immobile. Their Penumbral Blast melee is a quick burst of Stasis energy that erupts from the staff and instantly freezes anyone it hits.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Hunter Revenant</strong>: They can’t kill what they can’t hit. Hunters use the power of Stasis to slow down foes, doubling their effectiveness on the battlefield. The Hunter’s Super features a pair of Kama blades which explode when thrown at opponents, summoning a Stasis storm that chases down stragglers.  </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Titan Behemoth</strong>: If getting up close and personal with the bad guys sounds like your style, may we introduce you to the Titan Behemoth? The Behemoth takes the most direct route to conflict resolution: forming a massive Stasis crystal gauntlet around their fist and punching their way to peace.  </p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Destination: Europa</h1>
<p class="">It’s on Jupiter’s moon of Europa that you’ll uncover Stasis as well as Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, and her Fallen army. As you play through Beyond Light’s story, you’ll discover her motives and a dark plot unfolding right at humanity’s doorstep.</p>
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<p class="">In addition to the campaign which will take you all across Europa, through Empire Hunts and Exo Challenges, there’s also a new three-player strike and six-player raid.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Glassway</strong>: Within the Asterion Abyss on Europa lies a Braytech facility holding a unique Vex portal. Eramis has ventured here intending to use this long-dormant gateway for an unknown purpose.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Deep Stone Crypt</strong>: Deep beneath the surface of Europa lies a facility created during the Golden Age. The knowledge of what it holds was lost to time… until now. Something within this hidden cavern whispers to Eramis. As she struggles to gain access, Guardians will intervene, and in the process, learn the dark truth about what happened here.</p>
<p class="">Up for the challenge? Ready to stand face to face with the power that whispers to you from the dark cold wasteland? Then we should probably upgrade your weapons and armor…</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Exotic Power</h1>
<p class="">From a Sniper Rifle that summons lightning to Warlock gauntlets that corrupt enemies with poison, here’s a look at three of the over <em>ten </em>new Exotics you can start collecting today for your mission to Neomuna in Lightfall.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Cloudstrike</strong>: Precision final blows will generate lightning bolts at the target location. Rapid precision shots will summon an entire storm at the point of impact.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Necrotic Grip</strong>: Melee attacks corrupt combatants with increasing damage over time. Defeating a corrupted combatant spreads the corruption to nearby targets and restores melee energy.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Lament</strong>: Block with The Lament to rev the blade, then shred through shielded combatants. At its peak, damaging a combatant will heal the wielder.</p>
<p class="">Some Exotics (like Necrotic Grip) are so powerful that you can create entirely new builds around them, and others easily slot into whatever playstyle you’re into at the moment.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond Lightfall</h1>
<p class="">This is all just the tip of the iceberg. Once Lightfall launches and introduces the world to Strand (Destiny’s <em>second</em> Darkness subclass—that has a grappling hook, by the way), you’ll have brand new ways to approach Europa with a completely different build. Including mixing and matching Beyond Light Exotics with Strand abilities and vice versa.</p>
<p class="">Just imagine suspending enemies with Strand and revving up your Lament for a power attack, or freezing a Tormentor in its tracks with Stasis. Once you’re a grappling-hook pro, how cool would it be to fly through the platforming sections of the Deep Stone Crypt using Strand? The possibilities are only limited by your creativity.</p>
<p class="">In fact, you should probably just keep track of <em>everything </em>you think a grappling hook would be cool to shoot at.</p>
<p class="">Destiny 2: Beyond Light is available for all PlayStation Plus members to redeem until March 6, 2023, and keep for the life of their membership. It requires the base Destiny 2 game to play, but the good thing is that it’s available with no additional charge from PlayStation Store.*</p>
<p class="">Download and start playing today. We hope you enjoy your time on Europa and get ready for the next chapter coming in Lightfall. Our end is just beginning, and humanity needs every available Guardian to answer the call.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*PlayStation Plus membership may be required to access some features.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/08/announcing-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-and-call-of-duty-warzone-2-0-season-2-launching-february-15/',
                'Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Season 2, launching February 15',
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<p class="">Forge your path and create a legacy in Season 2 of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii/">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</a> and <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/call-of-duty-warzone/">Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0</a>. In addition to a new map that will be featured in Resurgence and DMZ game modes, the new season brings Ranked Play, additional Multiplayer maps, and a handful of franchise-favorite game modes like Infected, Gun Game, and Grind.</p>
<p class="">Unlock five new free functional weapons, test your skills in the Path of the Ronin Challenges, and dominate with the new Operator, Ronin.</p>
<p class="">Season 2 launches on PlayStation on February 15.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 — Introducing Ashika Island</h2>
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<p class="">Ashika Island is a centuries-old village under siege by Shadow Company forces. Navigate an ancient shipwreck and ruins, a modern town center, a beach club, a port, an organic farm, or the fortified castle standing over the island. Ashika Island has its own secrets to uncover, often rewarding intrepid explorers. Its points of interest include:</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Ōganikku Farms –</strong> The majority of the northwestern sector of Ashika Island is comprised of mixed agricultural, residential, and industrial use, along with old shoreline defenses.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Town Center – </strong>Impressive sea wall defenses, a Ferry Terminal, tourist facilities, a semi-circular City Hall structure and more highlight this point of interest.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Beach Club –</strong> Further southwest of the Town Center, and east of the Port is an aquarium and Beach Club and open-air swimming within the southwestern ocean beach.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tsuki Castle –</strong> The higher ground in the center of Ashika Island is dominated by an ancient castle with multiple fortifications, cherry blossoms in bloom, and a natural defensive hill along the southwestern side of the structure.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Port Ashika –</strong> The southwestern edge is dominated by rocky bluffs, and a port named after the island. Expect a variety of industrial warehouses, offices, a comms tower as you venture towards the ocean.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Residential –</strong> On the lower ground below the castle battlements to the north, and east of the Farms and allotments sits some residential housing between a couple of industrial structures.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Shipwreck – </strong>The inclement weather and hazardous shoreline spelled doom for two cargo tankers. Both vessels have run aground here, and the Shipment containers they were carrying have been mostly saved and stacked in a pleasing manner.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Resurgence Returns:</strong> Available for all squad sizes – Solos, Duos, Trios, and Quads – within regular Playlist updates throughout the season, Resurgence Mode allows for multiple respawns, as long as one squad member is still standing. If a squad member is eliminated while one or more squad members are still alive, a countdown will appear beside their name. When this countdown hits zero, they will redeploy to the Drop Zone.</p>
<p class="">This countdown can be shortened by your squadmates performing specific in-game actions such as eliminating enemies. This countdown grows longer with each circle collapse until the final few circles — where all redeploys, save for those bought through a Buy Station — are disabled. The last squad standing wins.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Exclusive features to Ashika Island</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Restore Honor (Launch, Resurgence):</strong> Every Operator on Ashika Island will drop a dog tag upon death, which can either be picked up by a squadmate or themselves after redeploying. Doing so grants a small Cash reward and a single UAV ping that marks both enemy threats and nearby Supply Boxes.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Search and Seizure (In-Season, Resurgence): </strong>Reclaim a stolen vehicle from Shadow Company forces on the island. Operators must neutralize any guards near the vehicle, then grab the dropped key and get the vehicle to its designated drop-off point. Expect heavy resistance en route to your destination.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Data Heist (In-Season, Resurgence):</strong> A new Public Event, the Data Heist occurs during the second circle collapse, when three uplink stations come online around the map. Squads can hack into and remain near the uplink station to gain intel. Eliminate incoming Shadow Company forces to speed up the download process.</p>
<p class="">Enemy Operators can halt progress by contesting the station area directly or by using a DDoS Field Upgrade. Squads that successfully download the intel from two or three uplink stations will receive increased rewards, such as a random Killstreak or even an Advanced UAV.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Redeploy Drones (In-Season, Resurgence):</strong> Redeploy Drones are the high-risk, high-reward way to reposition around Ashika Island. Simply hook a cable up to the drone via interaction, then launch up and parachute to a distant location. Drones occasionally change position during the match and can be targeted by lock-on missiles.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Rusher Combatant (In-Season, Resurgence): </strong>What they lack in defense, the Rusher makes up for in agility and a deadly short sword. This adversary also packs a pistol in case a target is unreachable for a melee attack, as well as mini smoke bombs for distraction and repositioning.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DMZ expands to Ashika Island</strong></h3>
<p class="">As part of the new season, Ashika Island will be a new Exclusion Zone accessible in DMZ. This new area continues the mode’s narrative and other new features like Boss Hideouts.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 2 Combat Pack for PlayStation Plus members</h2>
<p class="">Available on February 22, the Season 2 Combat Pack grants Hiro “Oni” Wantanabe a new Operator Skin that suits the journey of those living the Samurai Code.</p>
<p class="">PlayStation Plus members will also receive the following: the “Oni Carver” SMG Blueprint, the “Oni Slasher” Assault Rifle Blueprint, the “Yoroi” Weapon Charm, the “Crimson Oni” Animated Calling Card, the “Golden Dragonfly” Weapon Sticker, and the “Grinning Oni” Emblem.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Modern Warfare II — Ranked Play, Additional Maps and Modes</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Ranked Play:</strong> Prove your skills in this feature-packed Multiplayer mode using Call of Duty League (CDL)-approved rules, restrictions, maps, and modes. Earn exclusive items and display your public skill rank with pride.</p>
<p class="">Ranked Play includes seven Skill Divisions — Bronze through the Top 250, where your name will be displayed on a special Top 250 leaderboard. Earn Skill Division Skins based on your highest rank for the Season, including rewards for finishing in the Gold Division or above for the first time, along with other unique rewards given out each season.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Multiplayer maps at launch</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Dome (Core Map): </strong>Located at the highest point in Al Mazrah, Dome is a recreation of one of Call of Duty’s most iconic Multiplayer maps. This small- to medium-sized map is built for fast-paced combat in and around its three main buildings, including the iconic domed structure.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Zaya Observatory (Battle Map): </strong>The Battle Map version of Dome expands to fit the entire mountaintop area.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Al Malik International (Battle Map): </strong>This modern airport located at the southern tip of Al Mazrah features traditional and modern architecture. Use the skills you’ve applied here in Battle Royale and DMZ to secure victory.</p>
<p class="">The other Core map launching at the start of Season 2 is Valderas Museum, returning since first appearing in the Modern Warfare II Beta.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New Multiplayer modes</h3>
<p class=""><strong>Infected (Launch):</strong> Operators must avoid the chosen Infected player at all costs. Eliminated survivors join the Infected until none remain, or the timer runs out.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Gun Game (Launch): </strong>Each ranged elimination awards the next weapon, while melee eliminations put your opponent one weapon back on the 18-weapon rotation.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Grind (Launch): </strong>Kill Confirmed with a twist: Enemy dog tags are stackable and must be banked at one of two fixed locations.<strong> </strong>Bank multiple dog tags at once to maximize point gains.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Drop Zone (In-Season): </strong>A derivative of Hardpoint, Drop Zone sends a Care Package down into occupied zones every 15 seconds. Perfect for those looking to ramp up their Killstreak elimination numbers or who just love pure chaos.</p>
<p class=""><strong>All or Nothing (In-Season): </strong>Operators start the match with Throwing Knives and a pistol with no ammo, plus additional perks with each elimination starting with Scavenger, granting ammo after each elimination.</p>
<p class=""><strong>One in the Chamber (In-Season): </strong>Every Operator gets a handgun with one bullet in the chamber for this Free-for-All variant. Each elimination awards an additional bullet, and Operators have only three respawns. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Raid Episode 2 Coming Mid-Season</h2>
<p class="">Atomgrad was just the beginning. Price, Farah, and Gaz will be back later in Season 2 with Episode 2 of the Raid, a continuation of the Modern Warfare II Campaign.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Path of the Ronin Season Challenges</h3>
<p class="">The Path of the Ronin Event presents seven challenges to be completed in Warzone 2.0 or Modern Warfare II based on the themes of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Sincerity, and Loyalty. Complete every challenge to unlock the new Crossbow functional weapon.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Five New Weapons at Launch</h3>
<p class="">Get three of these new weapons through the Season 2 Battle Pass and the other two weapons through seasonal challenges:</p>
<p class=""><strong>ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle (Launch, Battle Pass):</strong> This powerful and enhanced rifle from Expedite Firearms is designed to take both 5.56 and subsonic .300 BLK ammunition, providing battlefield-advantage in any situation.</p>
<p class=""><strong>KV Broadside Shotgun (Launch, Battle Pass):</strong> Bringing the power of 12 gauge to the Kastov Platform, the KV Broadside is the fastest-firing semi-auto firearm in the shotgun class. Destroys targets at close range with impunity.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Crossbow (Launch Window, Challenges): </strong>Silent and agile, this high-performance crossbow fires 20.0” bolts with exceptional lethality. Exclusive customization, distinct functionality, and unique ammunition types put this weapon in a class of its own. Standard 20.0” bolts are recoverable and are undetectable by Trophy Systems. Unlock this new functional weapon by completing The Path of the Ronin challenges.</p>
<p class="">Also coming to Season 2 is the Dual Kodachis Melee Weapon as part of the Battle Pass, as well as a new Marksman Rifle to be available at midseason.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New personal watercraft vehicle</h2>
<p class="">Complementing the armored Patrol Boat and the midsized RHIB, the Personal Watercraft (PWC) is a nimble seacraft capable of swiftly carrying up to two Operators through waterways.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Operator</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda (Launch): </strong>Returning from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Ronin is an ex–Special Forces fighter known for his mastery of multiple fighting styles. He is an accomplished saboteur who can pick apart defense systems like no other Operator can. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 2 Launches February 15</h2>
<p class="">Purchase Modern Warfare II on PlayStation for the premium Warzone 2.0 experience — access up to 14 additional Operators, earn Weapon and Level Progression, and more. As a Modern Warfare II owner, receive bonus XP at the end of each match when you play Warzone 2.0.</p>
<p class="">Stay frosty.</p>
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<p class="">The Wizarding World beckons when Hogwarts Legacy launches on PS5 and PS4 February 10. Crafting the magical grounds of everybody’s favorite magical school is a labor of love by the dedicated team at Avalanche.</p>
<p class="">Explosions of color and light erupt from students’ wands across Hogwarts, harnessing the graphical potential of the PS5. Players can soar through the open world atop their sturdy broom or loyal mount, tapping into the super-fast SSD loading in the fantastical environment.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Starting this year, it’s now easier than before to find a PS5 thanks to increased console supply, which is great news for prospective Hogwarts students. To help players get a sense of what’s in store, Hogwarts Legacy Jose Villeta, Director of Software Engineering, shares some developer insights on how the Avalanche team tapped into the PS5 to enhance the magical journey.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Making magic with PlayStation 5</h2>
<p class=""><strong>What were your first impressions when first learning about the power and capabilities of the PS5, from a developer perspective?</strong></p>
<p class="">Since the first day I got early disclosure about the PS5, I knew we had on our hands a great gaming console. My video game career started with the launch of the original PlayStation and to know how much technology advancements have occurred since then was a dream come true. The DualSense controller felt next-generation right away. The fast accessing of assets through super-fast SSD combined with stunning 4K graphics and visuals set a foundation of what we will be able to deliver for our game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What are the most significant ways that developing the PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy enhances the overall experience for the player?</strong></p>
<p class="">As we designed our game, we built it around the following five tech pillars.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>DualSense controller</li><li>Fast loading times</li><li>3D audio</li><li>4K graphics and visuals</li><li>Activities and Game Help</li></ul>
<p class="">Each of these pillars contributed to the development of a complete, groundbreaking, gaming experience. We invested and leveraged the power of PS5 around them. From controlling our player avatar on foot or flying on broom to fast traveling to multiple game locations in a large open world to an audio sensory 3D experience to stunning, great looking environments and characters to the mission tracking and immersive gameplay, the PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy allows the player to be the wizard or the witch wants to be on the Wizarding World universe.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Visually-stunning magic is a cornerstone of the Wizarding World. How does Avalanche tap into the PS5’s capabilities to create visual effects that “sell” the fantasy of the game’s spells?</strong></p>
<p class="">From the early development days, we wanted to make sure we deliver amazing visual effects for all the spells and magic around the Wizarding World. Leveraging Unreal Engine, next-generation Niagara visual effects system combined with large computing and rendering capabilities of the PS5, Hogwarts Legacy delivered dozens of unique spells, each one with its own casting, impact and area of effect graphical presentation and treatment. We built a visual language for each spell and as you gain experience you get access to more powerful and advanced visual effects.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The DualSense wireless controller offers a unique level of immersion thanks to its haptics and adaptive triggers. What implementation of the DualSense wireless controller are you most excited about in Hogwarts Legacy?</strong></p>
<p class="has-default-font">The DualSense wireless controller enabled us to build a unique gaming experience leveraging key technologies like adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, LED light feedback, touchpad usage, speaker audio and tilt controls. The most exciting part of our game is the amazing combat experiences controlling your wand and casting all kind of unique spells. The combination of adaptive triggers with haptic feedback made our combat encounters felt authentic and totally immersive. You feel like you are in total control of your avatar and as you perform combos and finishers you get rewarded with stunning visual effects and enemy reactions.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve said it before: The PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller is an extension of your wand in Hogwarts Legacy, seemingly putting the magic of the game directly in your hands. We’ve also detailed the DualSense features that will connect you with that magic, from haptic feedback providing unique sensations throughout the game to adaptive triggers that enhance spellcasting. Extending well beyond just spells, the DualSense wireless controller immerses you in Hogwarts Legacy’s 1800s wizarding world like never before, letting you feel the flap of a hippogriff’s wings and sense whispers of the mysterious Ancient Magic.</p>
<p class="">With that in mind, we were really excited at the prospect of creating a limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense controller. We knew we wanted something special that looked as good as it felt to hold. But when it came time to land on a specific design, that was a much more difficult process to parse.</p>
<p class="">The Wizarding World franchise has so many elements to pull from, how could we possibly distill this game down into a single controller design? Do we go with a wand motif to represent that connection with the controller? Perhaps we lean into Hogwarts Legacy’s unique Ancient Magic themes? What about drawing inspiration from the four Hogwarts houses, or even “light” and “dark” to represent the choices you can make? But through the many ideas we had to choose from, we always came back to the thing that lies at the center of this whole experience: Hogwarts itself.</p>
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<p class="">With so much consideration and thought being put into this design, I went directly to Avalanche Software Artist Vanessa Palmer and Art Director Jeff Bunker to get some insight into how the design of the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense wireless controller came to be:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Vanessa Palmer:</strong> “We wanted the controller design to combine magic with the decorative elements of the Victorian period. The sweeping magic and stars draw you to Hogwarts itself, creating a blend unique to our game and time period.”</p>
<p class=""><strong>Jeff Bunker:</strong> “We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with the PlayStation team on the creation of this new DualSense controller for the upcoming game, Hogwarts Legacy. Our goal was to bring a hint of the in-game experience into the player’s hands…literally. Many themes were considered, from the representation of the different houses, magic wands, beasts or even the sorting hat. But it was clear very early that we should focus on the star of the game, Hogwarts itself. So we centered the iconic castle and incorporated swirling motifs of Ancient Magic into the design, highlighting the player’s special role within the story.</p>
<p class="">“From the beginning, we had a vision of a simple, clean and sophisticated aesthetic. White, blue, and aqua, amongst a number of other colors, were tried but in the end, we chose matte black as the primary color for the controller, not only because it contributed to our desired aesthetic, but also because it hints at the darker themes that players can expect in the game. To add a touch of authenticity, we incorporated old-gold Victorian intaglio etching into the designs of the castle and Ancient Magic swirls, highlighting the era in which the game takes place.</p>
<p class="">“It was an exciting and fun process to bring a piece of the virtual world of Hogwarts Legacy into the real and interactive physical world of the controller. We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it and fully immerse themselves in the game.”</p>
<p class="">At Avalanche, our passion for the Wizarding World is poured into everything we do, whether it’s bringing fans an authentic Wizarding World video game experience or creating a custom controller with which to play it. We hope fans love the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense controller as much as we do.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Get it directly from PlayStation</strong></p>
<p class="">The DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities and exclusively on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> in the US and UK only.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">In the U.S., starting at 10AM PT on Friday, February 10, 2023, DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available for pre-order (while supplies last) on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> with a US launch date of February 28, 2023.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">In the UK, starting at 10AM GMT on Friday, February 10, 2023, DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available for purchase (while supplies last) on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> with a UK launch date of February 10, 2023. Stay tuned to<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> for more information.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve said it before: The PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller is an extension of your wand in Hogwarts Legacy, seemingly putting the magic of the game directly in your hands. We’ve also detailed the DualSense features that will connect you with that magic, from haptic feedback providing unique sensations throughout the game to adaptive triggers that enhance spellcasting. Extending well beyond just spells, the DualSense wireless controller immerses you in Hogwarts Legacy’s 1800s wizarding world like never before, letting you feel the flap of a hippogriff’s wings and sense whispers of the mysterious Ancient Magic.</p>
<p class="">With that in mind, we were really excited at the prospect of creating a limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense controller. We knew we wanted something special that looked as good as it felt to hold. But when it came time to land on a specific design, that was a much more difficult process to parse.</p>
<p class="">The Wizarding World franchise has so many elements to pull from, how could we possibly distill this game down into a single controller design? Do we go with a wand motif to represent that connection with the controller? Perhaps we lean into Hogwarts Legacy’s unique Ancient Magic themes? What about drawing inspiration from the four Hogwarts houses, or even “light” and “dark” to represent the choices you can make? But through the many ideas we had to choose from, we always came back to the thing that lies at the center of this whole experience: Hogwarts itself.</p>
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<p class="">With so much consideration and thought being put into this design, I went directly to Avalanche Software Artist Vanessa Palmer and Art Director Jeff Bunker to get some insight into how the design of the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense wireless controller came to be:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Vanessa Palmer:</strong> “We wanted the controller design to combine magic with the decorative elements of the Victorian period. The sweeping magic and stars draw you to Hogwarts itself, creating a blend unique to our game and time period.”</p>
<p class=""><strong>Jeff Bunker:</strong> “We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with the PlayStation team on the creation of this new DualSense controller for the upcoming game, Hogwarts Legacy. Our goal was to bring a hint of the in-game experience into the player’s hands…literally. Many themes were considered, from the representation of the different houses, magic wands, beasts or even the sorting hat. But it was clear very early that we should focus on the star of the game, Hogwarts itself. So we centered the iconic castle and incorporated swirling motifs of Ancient Magic into the design, highlighting the player’s special role within the story.</p>
<p class="">“From the beginning, we had a vision of a simple, clean and sophisticated aesthetic. White, blue, and aqua, amongst a number of other colors, were tried but in the end, we chose matte black as the primary color for the controller, not only because it contributed to our desired aesthetic, but also because it hints at the darker themes that players can expect in the game. To add a touch of authenticity, we incorporated old-gold Victorian intaglio etching into the designs of the castle and Ancient Magic swirls, highlighting the era in which the game takes place.</p>
<p class="">“It was an exciting and fun process to bring a piece of the virtual world of Hogwarts Legacy into the real and interactive physical world of the controller. We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it and fully immerse themselves in the game.”</p>
<p class="">At Avalanche, our passion for the Wizarding World is poured into everything we do, whether it’s bringing fans an authentic Wizarding World video game experience or creating a custom controller with which to play it. We hope fans love the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy DualSense controller as much as we do.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Get it directly from PlayStation</strong></p>
<p class="">The DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities and exclusively on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> in the US and UK only.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">In the U.S., starting at 10AM PT on Friday, February 10, 2023, DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available for pre-order (while supplies last) on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> with a US launch date of February 28, 2023.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">In the UK, starting at 10AM GMT on Friday, February 10, 2023, DualSense Wireless Controller – Hogwarts Legacy Limited Edition will be available for purchase (while supplies last) on<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> with a UK launch date of February 10, 2023. Stay tuned to<a href="http://direct.playstation.com/"> direct.playstation.com</a> for more information.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/indies-take-the-spotlight-with-new-reveals-and-updates/',
                'Indies take the spotlight with new reveals and updates',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/02/d0441214688687b936d31afb4c2a767abba82669.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi everyone! Today we’ve got a round of reveals, updates and previews for four adventurous indie games coming to PlayStation. </p>
<p class="">These indies will take players through puzzling labyrinths and down dangerous roads, fighting for love and scavenging for treasures. </p>
<p class="">Keep an eye here on PS Blog as the updates unfold every fifteen minutes, starting at 8am PT / 4pm GMT / 5pm CEST.</p>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/ironwood-studios-returns-with-a-first-look-at-the-gameplay-of-pacific-drive/">Ironwood Studios returns with a first look at the gameplay of Pacific Drive</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/eternights-harmonizes-love-and-conflict-in-the-post-apocalypse-coming-this-summer/">Eternights harmonizes love and conflict in the post-apocalypse, coming this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/an-update-on-animal-well-and-the-origin-story-of-its-creator/">An update on Animal Well and the origin story of its creator</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/pixeljunk-scrappers-deluxe-punches-in-on-playstation-this-year/">PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe punches in on PlayStation this year</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/pixeljunk-scrappers-deluxe-punches-in-on-playstation-this-year/',
                'PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe punches in on PlayStation this year',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/02/4dbcfc64af6c42f4696b80b1fd1cccbf91ddd759.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">PixelJunk is back on PlayStation! I’m Dylan Cuthbert, founder of indie studio Q-Games, and I’m delighted to share that our frantic party-brawler, PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe, is coming to PlayStation. The game will launch later this year on both PS5 and PS4, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.</p>
<p class="">The PixelJunk series of games recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. We’re excited to be returning to PixelJunk’s spiritual home on PlayStation with a brand-new entry in the series. We’ve got our first trailer to share alongside a deep dive into what you can expect when we launch, so let’s get into it.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Slam dunk the junk</h2>
<p class="">PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe combines the nostalgic excitement of traditional arcade brawlers with the multiplayer madness of couch co-op classics for a real hybrid experience. It’s a beat ‘em up that’s also a clean ‘em up, with a focus on cleaning up the streets of Junktown. Both literally, by stacking trash, and figuratively, by wiping out waves of enemy robots. Trash means cash on these streets, and your bounty increases with the more items (and scrapped enemies) you throw into the back of your garbage truck.</p>
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<p class="">We set out to create a fun gameplay fusion that’s easy to pick up and play, yet challenging to master. It takes serious skills to overcome the baddest of trash bots in PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe. You can choose to play with help from our AI helper bot, S.C.R.A.P., or share the fun with up to four players locally or online with cross-platform play.</p>
<p class="">As you progress, you’ll scrap with giant enemies, stack garbage sky-high, and trash talk your friends along the way. From collaborative missions to head-to-head challenges, minigames to boss battles, no two trips to Junktown are ever the same. There’s also a ton of weapons to discover, a wide roster of Scrappers to recruit, and over 100 unique truck parts to unlock.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Clean up the streets of Junktown</h2>
<p class="">The Q-Games studio has resided in Kyoto for over 22 years, so it was an absolute joy to take inspiration from our favorite places and traditions and see them reflected in the cyberpunk streets in-game. There are over 25 levels to explore across 5 jam-packed regions of Junktown, each inspired by Japan’s eclectic sights and sounds.</p>
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<p class="">The fourth area of the world map is Kawaii Kyoto, and we really went to town to pay homage to some of our treasured local spots and traditions from across the wider region. From the bamboo forests of Arashiyama to trash bots inspired by the traditional Japanese Awa dance, the world’s design means a lot to us, and we hope you enjoy exploring it as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.</p>
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<p class="">From everyone here at Q-Games, we look forward to welcoming you to Junktown to help us to clean up the streets when PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe launches on PlayStation later this year. </p>
<p class="">Let’s go Scrappers!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/an-update-on-animal-well-and-the-origin-story-of-its-creator/',
                'An update on Animal Well and the origin story of its creator',
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<p class="">Until last year, I had been toiling away in obscurity on a game about exploration, mystery, and animals for four years. After announcing Animal Well on PlayStation Blog and then showing it at Day of the Devs during Summer Game Fest, I’m still toiling away, but in somewhat less obscurity. When Dunkey announced that his new indie games publishing label Bigmode would be publishing my passion project, something only my parents and close friends knew about, it went to the top of many people’s most anticipated games lists.</p>
<p class="">It’s time to give a status update on how the game is coming along and introduce it properly to people who have only recently learned about its existence, including (and especially) those learning about it for the first time while reading this post.</p>
<p class="">Today I’m excited to share a new look at Animal Well with a trailer showcasing some exciting gameplay moments. In the new video, keep an eye out for the updated hanging vines, which now swing in a satisfying way as you push through them. You can also catch a glimpse of one of the many unconventional ways the game’s items can be used, as well as more examples of how you can interact with the well’s animals. These elements are some of the most defining features of Animal Well, as many surprising animal interactions and item uses are in the game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An origin story</h2>
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<p class="">In a way, it feels like all the scattered interests and hobbies I’ve pursued throughout my life was contributing to the skills necessary to release this game. I enjoyed building things, drawing, and playing piano as a child. I envisioned myself growing up as a cartoonist or a veterinarian. In high school I explored filmmaking and animation while becoming increasingly interested in computers. I later went to film school, but I began learning to code in my spare time. Various interests came and went, but the one that remained consistent through it all was a deep fascination with video games. They were utter magic to me, and I loved them as far back as I can remember. It wasn’t until after I graduated that I realized all my hobbies were just an attempt to understand some individual aspect of their creation. I was zoomed in on the details, unaware of the larger picture.</p>
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<p class="">Holiday 2006 I had saved up enough money from working at Blockbuster video and managed to find a PS3 during launch. Here is its box posed in various places around my parents’ house</p>
<p class="">After finding this clarity, I quickly realized that games were incredibly difficult to make alone. I spent the next ten years working at various game studios learning as much as possible about the process. Animal Well is my attempt to fully understand what it takes to make a game from start to finish: from a flashing cursor in a blank IDE window to a complete game. I also made the task extra challenging for myself by forgoing the use of any middleware or off the shelf engines. Not that there’s anything wrong with games that use those tools. It’s just that if I did, I would still have a lot of unanswered questions.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is an Animal Well anyway?</h2>
<p class="">Animal Well is all about exploring a mysterious world. You hatch from a flower and are left to make sense of your surroundings in whichever way you see fit. The world exists for the benefit of the many creatures that live in it, whether they be dogs, mice, kangaroos, capybaras, or chinchillas. It’s not that you’re not welcome there. It’s just that they were here first. Some of the animals can be quite friendly, and others hostile. None of them are your enemies, and none are your friends. They respond to their environment in ways that make sense to them. You may have to work with them or work your way around them to get where you want to go.</p>
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<p class="">You may discover some items you use can help navigate the world. You may find some hidden passageways and secret paths that open up entirely new areas to explore. There will be puzzles to solve and platforming challenges to overcome along the way, with some not immediately obvious.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How development is going</h2>
<p class="">It’s been great. I’ve made more progress on adding content to the game in the last year than in the previous two before that. My engine and level editor have mainly been complete for a while (though I keep adding features as I think of new things I want it to do), so adding content has been fast. One of my biggest design goals is ensuring that every part of the game is intentional and doesn’t feel tacked on or bloated. As much as I’m adding new content, I keep going back and iterating on the existing content—thinking through what items a player might have when they reach a certain point, which entrances to the room they might come in, and the overall difficulty curve from start to finish. Build, build, build, polish, polish, polish.</p>
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<p class="">I recognize that many players will approach the game with different expectations. Some will want to play through the game and get to the end. This group will want to have a great time in every new room they encounter. Others will want to take their time and explore every nook and cranny. They’ll poke around looking for secrets and delight in looking at all the details hidden in the rooms to see if they can find something that someone else might blithely walk past. And others will obsess about the relationships among certain rooms and what details in one might tell you about another. This group will try to squeeze out every last drop of the game. As I design the game, I’m keeping all three audiences in mind to ensure each one gets out of Animal Well what they’re expecting, and hopefully more.</p>
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<p class="">I’m not quite ready to announce a release date yet but assure everyone I’m hard at work making Animal Well the best it can be. I hope everyone agrees that it’s been worth the wait.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/eternights-harmonizes-love-and-conflict-in-the-post-apocalypse-coming-this-summer/',
                'Eternights harmonizes love and conflict in the post-apocalypse, coming this summer',
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<p class="">Hello all, I’m Jae Yoo, Game Director of Eternights and Founder of Studio Sai. Since our reveal last year, we’ve been putting in a lot of hard work and have much to share with you.</p>
<p class=""><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/06/02/find-love-amidst-the-apocalypse-in-dating-action-title-eternights/">As you may know</a>, Eternights is a unique blend of dating and action where players can explore a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger, love, and adventure. The game combines a thrilling romance storyline with intense combat, providing players with a thrilling and memorable gaming experience.</p>
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<p class="">The dating-action game where you can fall in love in the most unlikely of places: the end of the world.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Changes made to Eternights since it was first announced last year</h2>
<p class="">Since our June 2022 reveal, we’ve made a plethora of updates to Eternights, but unfortunately, we can’t mention them all as the list is quite extensive. The most important aspect we focused on was enhancing the overall gameplay flow and immersion, so players can truly lose themselves in the characters and story of the game. We want people to feel like they are living in the game world and experiencing the story for themselves.</p>
<p class="">Towards that goal, we have made a concerted effort to improve the user interface, making it more intuitive and cohesive. Another key aspect of this is the revamp of deadlines for completing dungeons, which emphasizes the importance of time management. To further enhance this feeling of urgency, we have devoted significant resources to the design and implementation of the in-game calendar and deadline interface. This allows players to easily track and manage their progress and adds an additional layer of tension and excitement to the game.</p>
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<p class="">We have put a lot of effort into the dialogue UI to ensure it is seamlessly integrated with the overall world of Eternights, enhancing the player’s immersion in the game.</p>
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<p class="">Eternights features fast-paced, real-time combat with a variety of options such as Elemental Attacks, Perfect Dodges, Parries, Special Skills, and Confidant Combat Skills, which can be overwhelming for players. So the team put a lot of effort into improving the user interface during combat to make it more fluid and intuitive, allowing players to focus more on the narrative and story of the game.</p>
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<p class="">We have also made significant updates to the environment and level design of Eternights to provide players with more compelling reasons to explore the dungeons with their beloved confidants. The game world is detailed and diverse, with new areas to discover, enemies to defeat, and challenges to overcome. The level design has been crafted to create a sense of exploration and adventure, encouraging players to explore further in the game’s world.</p>
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<p class="">In addition to gameplay and UI improvements, we have also made major updates to characters, the main storyline, combat and minigames. These updates provide players a more engaging and dynamic gaming experience, with new challenges and opportunities to explore both the characters and world of Eternights.</p>
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<p class="">One of the most exciting updates we’ve made is the addition of Japanese and Korean voices to the game. This will allow players to experience the story in their preferred language. In the near future, we will announce the Japanese voice actors that have agreed to lend their unique energy and talents to the game. We can’t say much, other than they are well known figures in the anime industry, who have already lent their voices to other beloved characters.</p>
<p class="">Eternights is coming to PS5 and PS4 this summer, and we hope that you enjoyed all the updates and improvements we’ve made to the game. The team has worked hard to create a unique and engaging world, and we can’t wait for you to dive into the world of Eternights and experience it for yourself.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/09/ironwood-studios-returns-with-a-first-look-at-the-gameplay-of-pacific-drive/',
                'Ironwood Studios returns with a first look at the gameplay of Pacific Drive',
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<p class="">It’s good to be back in the Zone! I’m Blake from Ironwood Studios, and I’m here to show you a little more of what’s happening out in the wilderness of Pacific Drive.</p>
<p class="">Life inside the wall is extremely dangerous, you’ll have to rely on a trusty station wagon when you venture out from the old auto shop. Be sure to fill up on gas before you head out on each trip into the Zone: letting your tank run dry out there is a good way to meet a bad end. Explore twisted landscapes and long-abandoned facilities as you scrap and scrounge for resources to keep your car running long enough to make a safe return. Make it back in one piece and use your haul of collected materials to repair and upgrade your wagon before you head back out for more.</p>
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<p class="">As shown in our newest trailer, you’ll encounter all sorts of strange Anomalies, most of which aren’t too friendly. There are warped towers that arc out heavy bolts of electricity at anything that accidentally wanders too close, and underground hunks of metal ripping across the ground, shredding both earth and your tires. When collecting supplies you’ll want to stay close to your car, one of those menacing flying junk piles could sneak away with it without you noticing. You’ll need to closely observe and understand these Anomalies to figure out what you need to build to survive the next encounter. Kit out your car with gear to resist their attempts at ending your runs, and upgrade car panels from bare sheet metal all the way up to specialized armor plates that protect against the worst of the Zone’s elements.</p>
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<p class="">When it comes to modifying your car, it’s not just about the fortifications. Add new racks to your car and strap them down with extra gear for the road: fuel tanks, wind-power generators, and automatic parking brakes. You’ll want every little edge you can get when you’re out in the Zone. Everyone needs extra space to store their junk on the roof rack, but you can also mount a controllable spotlight, a lightning rod to keep your battery charged when it gets a little extra stormy, or classified gadgets based on the experimental tech you find out on your runs.</p>
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<p class="">As you chart the Zone, each expedition brings you deeper and deeper behind the walls. Your journeys will take you across challenging terrain, each area home to its own suite of nightmarish Anomalies. With these new risks come new rewards: certain resources can only be found in dangerous places. Just make sure your car is equipped for the task: if you’re heading into the muck of the marshes, you’ll want to change to some wheels that can handle mud and water. If you’ve got to cross an eternally-dark valley, some roof-mounted lights to illuminate the way forward are going to be pretty important. And if you’re like me, maybe you find yourself getting caught by lightning a few times too often – a high-tech engine upgrade solves that ‘can’t get out of here fast enough’ problem pretty quick.</p>
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<p class="">Speaking of terrible weather and strange cataclysmic events in the Zone, we need to talk about the Zone Storms. These sweeping maelstroms rip apart the map, re-shaping the wilderness, and doing massive damage to anything (or anyone) caught out in them. Radiation is a common concern while trundling through the forest but once a full-force Zone Storm hits, it’s better to try and outrun it completely than to be blasting through the trees, hoping your car holds up as you watch your dashboard melt to pieces around you. Keep that gas pedal floored and the car pointed at the Gateway—each successful return is one step closer to escaping the Zone.</p>
<p class="">Scavenge resources, explore abandoned facilities, upgrade your garage and your ride — then go deeper into the wilderness to solve the mysteries and urban legends of the Zone. The utopian hope of strange new technologies might be gone, but their remnants still linger.</p>
<p class="">Pacific Drive is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2023.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/playstation-vr2-unboxing/',
                'PlayStation VR2 unboxing',
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<p class="">The launch of PlayStation VR2 is less than two weeks away, and today we wanted to share an unboxing video so you can see what will be included with PS VR2 right out of the box. In this video, we describe the key headset design features, include a demonstration on how to wear the headset and give tips on the adjustments you can make for the most comfortable gameplay. We also included some background on what went into the package design. </p>
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<p class="">Please check out the video, and we hope you’re just as excited as we are to feel the next generation of VR when it launches on February 22!</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/players-choice-best-of-ps5/',
                'Players’ Choice: Best of PS5',
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<p class="">Since PS5 launched in 2020, millions of players have soared over the Forbidden West, broken the cycle on Atropos, faced the gods of Midgard, and saved Astro’s friends across the Playroom. PS5 owners have guided their team to glory, faced down their opponents in enormous battles, and discovered unbelievable worlds across hundreds of games.</p>
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<p class=""><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/01/30/playstation-kicks-off-new-year-with-increased-supply-of-ps5-consoles-new-spot/">And now, with more PS5s available than ever before</a>, those looking to explore these worlds will have a much easier time doing so. New players will join the community with a wealth of adventures to choose from and there’s even more games on their way.</p>
<p class="">But where to start?</p>
<p class="">For some new players, that question could be a daunting one. To help guide these players, we’re looking to you, the gamers who are already with us, to highlight some of PS5’s best games, use of DualSense Wireless Controller and more to date. </p>
<p class="">Cast your vote in the Players’ Choice: Best of PS5 polls, and we’ll put together a list of your  must-try games and features for new PS5 owners to get started with. The lists below are a starting point, but you can add your own comments in each category if you think we’ve missed anything.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Votes can be cast until February 16, 2023 at 6:00am PT / 2pm GMT, and we’ll reveal the most popular choices across our social channels over the coming weeks.</p>
<p class="has-default-font"><br/>While you await the results, take a look forward to <a href="https://www.playstation.com/editorial/this-month-on-playstation/23-great-games-to-look-forward-to-in-2023/">what you can expect on PS5 in 2023.</a></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/playstation-store-january-2023s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: January 2023’s top downloads',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/02/c6799143cd0f5d3efa60a1987b4895efe54d18cc.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">The first month of 2023 is in the rearview mirror. It’s time to reveal the first PlayStation Store downloads chart of the year for PS5, PS4, PSVR, and F2P. January saw the debut amongst others of sci-fi horror remake Dead Space, action RPG Forspoken and the PlayStation debut of Monster Hunter Rise. All three earned their places in the top ten for PS5.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What new title earned your time last month? Make sure to <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/07/players-choice-vote-for-january-2023s-best-new-game/">cast your vote in the Players’ Choice polls for January</a>!  </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>US/Canada</th><th>EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Dead Space</td><td>FIFA 23</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>NBA 2K23</td><td>Dead Space</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>FIFA 23</td><td>Forspoken</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>MONSTER HUNTER RISE</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Forspoken</td><td>Need For Speed Unbound</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>NBA 2K23</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>MONSTER HUNTER RISE</td><td>ELDEN RING</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Need For Speed Unbound</td><td>Among Us</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>ELDEN RING</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Ghost of Tsushima</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</td><td>It Takes Two</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>ONE PIECE ODYSSEY</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart</td><td>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>ONE PIECE ODYSSEY</td><td>Kena: Bridge of Spirits</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Mortal Kombat 11</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Among Us</td><td>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>GRAN TURISMO 7</td><td>GRAN TURISMO 7</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em></p>
<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>US/Canada</th><th>EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Minecraft</td><td>FIFA 23</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</td><td>Minecraft</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Red Dead Redemption 2</td><td>The Forest</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>The Forest</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>FIFA 23</td><td>A Way Out</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Red Dead Redemption 2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>NBA 2K23</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Gang Beasts</td><td>Need for Speed Payback</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Need for Speed Payback</td><td>Gang Beasts</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>Need for Speed Heat</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td><td>NBA 2K23</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>The Last of Us Remastered</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Need for Speed Heat</td><td>God of War</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>God of War</td><td>The Last of Us Remastered</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>A Way Out</td><td>Monopoly Plus</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>theHunter: Call of the Wild</td><td>ARK: Survival Evolved</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Persona 4 Golden</td><td>Among Us</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>Assetto Corsa</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>ARK: Survival Evolved</td><td>Goat Simulator</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></p>
<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>US/Canada</th><th>EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Job Simulator</td><td>Job Simulator</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Beat Saber</td><td>Beat Saber</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</td><td>Batman: Arkham VR</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td><td>Creed: Rise to Glory</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Swordsman VR</td><td>Swordsman VR</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</td><td>Sniper Elite VR</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>PlayStation VR Worlds</td><td>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Batman: Arkham VR</td><td>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>NFL ProERA ’22</td><td>PlayStation VR Worlds  </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>US/Canada</th><th>EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Fortnite</td><td>Fortnite</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Fall Guys</td><td>Rocket League</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Apex Legends</td><td>Fall Guys</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Rocket League</td><td>The Sims 4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Overwatch 2</td><td>eFootball 2023</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>The Sims 4</td><td>Overwatch 2</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Rec Room</td><td>Apex Legends</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>eFootball 2023</td><td>Genshin Impact</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Genshin Impact</td><td>MultiVersus</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/10/share-of-the-week-season-a-letter-to-the-future/',
                'Share of the Week – Season: A letter to the future',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/02/049475d935edd86c805f19267c499ff56a7ffac8.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to embark on a journey to record the past in Season: A letter to the future 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/shimo_ps/status/1622163866242387970/photo/1"><em>shimo_ps</em></a><em> shares Estelle riding her bike up an inclining road</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/MrNeverNeverman/status/1623318798945099777/photo/1"><em>MrNeverNeverman</em></a><em> shares a portrait of Estelle with her headphones on</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sarokeye/status/1622376195231830016/photo/1"><em>Sarokeye</em></a><em> shares Estelle sitting in a field with a friend</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/oolongchafun/status/1621895617709744129/photo/2"><em>oolongchafun</em></a><em> shares Estelle riding through a lantern-lit grove</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/call_me_xavii/status/1623252138595090432/photo/1"><em>call_me_xavii</em></a><em> shares Estelle walking her bike along a mountainside </em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sparkling_Port9/status/1623108744317132800/photo/1"><em>sparkling_Port9</em></a><em> shares Estelle approaching a cobblestone bridge. </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>Romance<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on February 15, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week is all about romance. Share romantic characters or settings from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/13/c-smash-vrs-reimagines-segas-iconic-futuristic-sports-puzzler-for-ps-vr2-demo-out-next-month/',
                'C-Smash VRS reimagines Sega’s iconic futuristic sports puzzler for PS VR2, demo out next month',
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<p class="">At the turn of the new millennium, Sega made a game called Cosmic Smash. It came to select arcades in Japan and Europe before a Japan-only release on console. </p>
<p class="">Set in refreshingly minimalist spaces brought to life by music and graphic design, the game was a unique blend of sports and puzzle action. Think low-gravity squash meets block breaker. A real trip to the edge of space and time.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Versus. Concept by art director Rob Davis. (Copyright, RapidEyeMovers 2023)</em></p>
<p class="">The game seemingly came out of nowhere but quickly distinguished itself as a design and style icon for the ages, one of those rare games that look, sound and feel unlike anything you’ve ever played before.</p>
<p class="">While the game felt like it came from an alternate universe, it wholly embraced the most fundamental part of what makes games great: it was a blast. If ever I wanted to travel to a virtual world, it would be this one: a place where I can relax while moving, in inviting spaces that are uncluttered and effortlessly stylish, devoid of the stresses, the noises and the garishness of our daily grind.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Cosmonauts. Concept by art director Rob Davis. (Copyright, RapidEyeMovers 2023)</em></p>
<p class="">This world just had to come to VR, but building beautiful worlds takes great people. </p>
<p class="">While our planet was locking down, I teamed up with a dream team of people whose work I admire. From VR pioneers Wolf &amp; Wood, who I’ve been building the PS5 and PSVR2 game The Last Worker<strong><em> </em></strong>with, top designers Cory Schmitz (Rez Infinite, Sound Shapes) and Arkotype (Polytron), musicians Ken Ishii (Rez Infinite) and Danalogue (The Comet is Coming, Soccer 96), art director Rob Davis (The Motherless Oven) and sound designer Dan Pugsley (Alba: A Wildlife Adventure).</p>
<p class="">Together, we set out to reimagine the beloved classic for VR and online gameplay. Amazingly, Sega trusted us. </p>
<p class="">Here is the first look at our game, C-Smash VRS. </p>
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<p class="">VRS stands for VR and Versus. On March 23, you can sample both when we release a C-Smash VRS demo for PS VR2 on PlayStation Store, which you can enjoy with another player online or in a solo training mode. I cannot wait to show you a virtual reality we could have only dreamed of until now.</p>
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<p class="">We’ll be sharing our release date soon, at which point you’ll be able to pre-order the game at PlayStation Store, so make sure to<a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005072"> wishlist it today</a> to be notified when that and the demo are live!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/14/boyfriend-dungeon-out-today-learn-dos-and-donts-of-dating-your-weapon/',
                'Boyfriend Dungeon out today, learn Do’s and Don’ts of dating your weapon',
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<p class="">In case you didn’t notice, it’s Valentine’s Day today — and while some people are using this opportunity to go on boring dates with other humans, others have more grand ambitions. They’re going full-hilt and dating weapons!</p>
<p class="">Boyfriend Dungeon is shockingly out today for PS5, and that means today is the first time many people are exploring the unique pleasure of sword smooching.</p>
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<p class="">To be fair, I don’t actually judge people who date humans. My own husband is a human. That being said, there’s something uniquely thrilling about first defeating some monsters together, and then taking that hot sword out on the town. Work hard, play hard, right?</p>
<p class="">But you have to be careful! Swords are <em>dangerous</em> if handled without respect. Follow these handy tips when dating your weapon, to avoid hurting yourself or others.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DO: Respect your weapon’s boundaries and range</h2>
<p class="">Keep an open mind. Daggers like to be up-close and personal. Polearms need a bit more space. It sounds like common sense, but it can be confusing when weapons either pull you in or push you away, especially if you’ve just come out of a long-term wieldership.</p>
<p class="">Similarly, some weapons are fine with being picked up by any wielder, while others need a bit longer to build trust and commit to a sheath. When in doubt, ask whether it’s OK to grab someone’s hilt. It’s also worth briefly double-checking your assumptions about how deep into the dungeon they want to go that night, so you’re both on the same page.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DO: Plan around your weapon’s interests</h2>
<p class="">Many beginning wielders assume that since they’re in the driver’s seat in combat, they should also make the decisions about when and where to go for fun. Know that weapons appreciate being considered in the planning, and may even have ideas of their own!</p>
<p class="">There’s nothing wrong with a dungeon-dinner date as a starter, but after that, you’ll probably find more success in romance by playing to your combat partner’s hobbies and personality. If they’re a dancing sword, maybe they’d prefer going to the club or a salsa night. If they’re an axe, maybe they’d like a hike in the woods. A lasersaber might want a cozy night in, to recharge their batteries. Get creative!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DO: Respect weapon-blacksmith confidentiality</h2>
<p class="">If your weapon gets chipped, dinged, or just plain broken, don’t panic. From a young age, weapons usually develop a unique and personal relationship with their blacksmith, who helps them with repairs as needed. It’s normal for a wielder to get insecure once they realize the intimacy a blacksmith has with their weapon, but just remind yourself that everyone needs a doctor sometimes. The heat of their forge has no influence on the heat in the bedroom!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DON’T: Compare your weapon to famous swords</h2>
<p class="">We all know and love the Masamune or Excalibur, but it can be awkward and off-putting for your new armament to feel they have to measure up to these legendary weapons! Besides, not all weapons are even bladed. Hammers, brass knuckles, and maces for example might never have the same mass appeal as swords, and they shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed or apologetic for their blunt natures.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DON’T: Surprise-gift a whetstone</h2>
<p class="">Whetstones are a deeply meaningful gift reserved for lifelong commitments between wielders and weapons. Always talk about choices like whetstones together long before you act on it to avoid any misunderstandings.</p>
<p class="">Now go, wielders! The relationship that slays together stays together. Boyfriend Dungeon is waiting for you at PlayStation Store!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/14/dreams-your-final-nominees-for-the-4th-annual-impy-awards/',
                'Dreams: Your final nominees for the 4th Annual Impy Awards',
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<p class="">Huge, possibly day-altering news: It’s nearly time for the 4th Annual Impy Awards! The Impys is our yearly event where we celebrate the very best things made in Dreams over the past year, as well as the lovely coMmunity in and around it. Back in November, we opened up nominations – and loads of you submitted your favorite creations, creators and coMmunity members for awards consideration across a whopping 23 categories. Cheers for doing that!</p>
<p class="">We’re currently in the middle of putting together a fabulously over-the-top awards show on Sunday March 26 at 9am PT / 5pm GMT<strong> </strong>to announce the winners of this year’s Impy Awards – some judged by us with the help of friends from across the creative industries, with others voted on by the CoMmunity. (More on how to vote in a bit!)</p>
<p class="">How fabulously over-the-top, you ask? Well, we couldn’t seem to find the perfect venue for our awards show this year, as some places have very strict safety rules around fire and giant flesh-monsters (honestly, you can’t have any fun these days). So we simply created our own in Dreams! A whole archipelago, in fact. Here’s a cheeky little peak at some of the virtual sets we’ll be livestreaming from:</p>
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<p class="">‘Peak’? Eh? Because of the mountain? …Wow, tough crowd. Fine, here are some more:</p>
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<p class="">We thought we’d take advantage of all this extra space by turning this year’s Impys season into a multi-day festival – and combining our real-world selves with the virtual world. In the lead-up to the main awards show on March 26, we’ll be hosting several livestreams from the beautiful Nomi Nations on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/media_molecule">our Twitch channel</a>. We’ve got all sorts of events on the schedule, from behind-the-scenes interviews with our developers and coMmunity artists, to musical performances, highlights reels from the past year and much more.</p>
<p class="">Our first stream on the road to this year’s Impys kicks off today. Join us at 9am PT / 5pm GMT over on Twitch, where we’ll be celebrating Dreams’ 3rd birthday with a look back at the year just past – and a very special coMmunity quiz.</p>
<p class="">Meanwhile, if you’d like to secure some coveted real estate of the Nomi Nations for yourself, why not get involved in our latest coMmunity challenge in Dreams by customizing your very own floating island? Imagine what you could build on your very own piece of paradise. A frog pond filled with lemonade! Seventeen cars! Another identical, but much smaller, island! The possibilities are truly endless. Head to the front page of DreamShaping in game to get started with one of our handy island templates. We’ll be featuring your creations in–game and, of course, checking them out on our Impys livestreams.</p>
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<p class="">Time to bring you out of the clouds and back down to Earth, though. Let’s reveal which amazing Dreams creations and creators made the final shortlists for the 4th Annual Impy Awards.</p>
<p class="">Before we get into it, a reminder: the following categories are coMmunity–voted, meaning the winner is decided by all you arbiters of good taste out there.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Community Collaboration</li><li>Most Helpful Dreamer</li><li>Breakthrough Dreamer</li><li>Curation Star</li><li>Contribution Beyond Dreams</li><li>Evolving Experience</li><li>Innovation in Create</li><li>Community Star</li></ul>
<p class="">Don’t forget to vote for your winners via<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/63L3DRZ"> this survey</a> by 23:59 GMT on Tuesday February 21 for your vote to be counted!</p>
<p class="">And now, without further ado… the nominees.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Creation of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>HeliTaxi – atheistsw, arepera, Zodira</li><li>DreamsFest 22 – The DreamsFest Team</li><li>Bo’s Island – byvsen, Fr0d0_FragginS79</li><li>Trip’s Voyage – Eupholace, Aevox23, actualjimmyjam</li><li>Friend_Request – Frostadoodle</li><li>RID – Memories of the Elders – LordBruce, Camian</li><li>SWORD OF AKAANA: Final Demo – luke_972, rukkurt</li><li>GAIA HAWK – talc33</li><li>ZED EXODUS II – TRIX9, shandyboy1975, oLiamS47o, RAKeogh, talc33, Joeycutts83</li><li>Tides – venwave</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Creator/Team of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Bohalaa</li><li>The DreamsFest Team</li><li>Eupholace</li><li>The InfiniDreams Team</li><li>RedSeikatsu-</li><li>Todu</li><li>Tricobalt</li><li>The ZED EXODUS Team</li><li>venwave</li><li>willow_the_bob</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Community Star</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>MrCaseyJones</li><li>NotreDamin</li><li>Nephrendil</li><li>Yah_Deh</li><li>InfiniDreams</li><li>KeldBjones</li><li>Elca_Gaming</li><li>UglySofaGaming</li><li>xMightyViciousx</li><li>RedSeikatsu-</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Community Collaboration</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Community Garden Events – Nephrendil</li><li>GIBLETS 2 – TRIX9</li><li>DreamFlix Season 2 – KeldBjones</li><li>Il était une fois… – Infinidreams</li><li>DreamsFest 22 – The DreamsFest Team</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Helpful Dreamer</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>TAPgiles</li><li>VYZiUM-</li><li>OgTheEnigma</li><li>Intrattackout</li><li>LucidDreamChaser</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Breakthrough Dreamer</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>MarshallsAccount</li><li>BOOMAN_2284</li><li>franzeboy</li><li>PickleWickle0</li><li>Orue223</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Curation Star</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>UglySofaGaming</li><li>Orue223</li><li>FlashMedallion</li><li>LadyLexUK</li><li>FluffynSassy</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Contribution Beyond Dreams</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>xMightyViciousx &amp; James_Wilson11</li><li>Elca_Gaming</li><li>Keduko_</li><li>The InfiniDreams Team</li><li>Kimerakii</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Sculpture</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Introducing: Fly-Million! – dinox11</li><li>Giga Bust – iDexTiGer</li><li>Imp – lillouakola81</li><li>Sooty’s Flower Shop – SootyPinions</li><li>Portraits – ZIIQ</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Art Direction</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Trip’s Voyage – Eupholace, Aevox23, actualjimmyjam</li><li>WEB OF METAL – Intrattackout</li><li>Jungle Bill 2 – NibblersBox</li><li>The Quest For Self Confidence – Todu</li><li>Housewave (+ TreeHouse) – venwave</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Environment Art</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Somewhere Between, Part 1: A Walk in the Park – BADROBO82</li><li>Epsilum – Jaavaa, MultiMoo, IansaneArtist</li><li>Vineland 2 – ZIIQ, VitaminG_90</li><li>Into the Mist – Parkderk</li><li>SWORD OF AKAANA: Final Demo – luke_972, rukkurt</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Animation</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>AstroThumb Stories 2 – arseny3d</li><li>Duet II – bvysen</li><li>Scraps – MitterMak</li><li>Caféwave (Animated Painting) – venwave</li><li>Animals Gone Missin’ – willow_the_bob</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Gameplay</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>HeliTaxi – atheistsw, arepera, Zodira</li><li>Trip’s Voyage – Eupholace, Aevox23, actualjimmyjam</li><li>Friend_Request – Frostadoodle</li><li>Housewave (+ TreeHouse) – venwave</li><li>Chip Off The Old Block – VinceKully, ghostfruit64</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Original Gameplay</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>metA Innocence – FeyzPS</li><li>R.I.F.7 (Spot the difference) – KabarudonphaN18, xMorpheuus</li><li>A Kid’s Journey to One-Shot Everything Idle – Nicco555, Computer_Cat</li><li>STRAIN | DreamsCom22 demo – Orksom</li><li>Cubus – StinoAlpino, DeDefourkes</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Music Track of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>goth egg | slip and fall – Cfulljames, KaTMalenjamz</li><li>THE INVENTOR’S MACHINE – Gianni_no_Mitaka, I–AURA–I</li><li>Let the Real You Reappear – Prince_Tahra</li><li>The Voyage for Golden Anchors – VinceKully, ghostfruit64</li><li>DarkSide [Live @ DreamSounds Amphitheater] – WileyisCOOL, Tricobalt</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Musician of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Asian-Roro</li><li>CFulljames</li><li>duckenomics</li><li>Helekosi</li><li>M-molecul</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Audio Design</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Trip’s Voyage</li><li>NOGUCHI’S BELL EPISODE 2</li><li>Touch Everything</li><li>Tides</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Voice Acting</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>ApesOnFire in Ye Olde Opposite Daye</li><li>Zodira in HeliTaxi</li><li>RedSeikatsu- in Red and the Phantom Castle Remake</li><li>Elfiooh in Il était une fois…</li><li>kimerakii in Cosmic Tale 3</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Character Design</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Introducing: Fly-Million! – dinox11</li><li>Agatha Grindel (MODEL SHOWCASE) – kaifraz4048</li><li>Scraps – MitterMak</li><li>Nuhlm the Harold – Suthurnur, chelsea_mb712</li><li>Dragon Slayer – Tinydiorama</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in Narrative</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Scelerophobia – Grothraw</li><li>Ye Olde Opposite Daye – MrCaseyJones</li><li>Epsilum – Jaavaa, MultiMoo, IansaneArtist</li><li>The Quest for Self-Confidence – Todu</li><li>Tides – venwave</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Excellence in VR</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Base VR Template for Moves/Dualshock – gauffreman</li><li>THE RANGE – KarstenStaack</li><li>N0 WAY HOME – ZERO GRAVITY (VR) – PIXELTUNER_92</li><li>Jungle Bill 2 – NibblersBox</li><li>A strange encounter in the forest – Orksom</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Innovation in Create</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>LOOKING THROUGH – A Visual Puzzle Game – Todu</li><li>Endless Crowd Experiment – olit123</li><li>Bendyman (VyzPaint) – VYZiUM-</li><li>Pic Importer Templates (Dreams Picture Importer) – coynem</li><li>Mine’A’Day – oooDORIENooo</li></ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Evolving Experience</strong></h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Trip’s Voyage – Eupholace, Aevox23, actualjimmyjam</li><li>The Backrooms – MarshaIIsAccount</li><li>liminal mystery box – JohnnyBiscotti, MrCaseyJones, mattizzle1</li><li>R.I.F.7 (Spot the difference) – KabarudonphaN18, xMorpheuus</li><li>TricoBiddy Bus Company – Tricobalt, blackcat_tracks</li></ul>
<p class="">We saw an incredible number of submissions from Dreams coMmunity members this year, played a <em>lot</em> of quality creations during the shortlisting process – and read so many heartfelt messages from people explaining why particular creations and creators were the highlights of their year. Regardless of whether you made it to the final shortlist or not, a huge congratulations to everyone who received a nomination: You really made an impact on your fellow dreamers this year.</p>
<p class="">Right – back to the Nomi Nations we go. Fortunately, the phone signal up there is quite good: why not get in touch via our social channels? We’ll be checking out the hashtag #ImpyAwards, so pop that on your Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok posts if you’ve got any questions/comments/loud noises about the upcoming livestreams.</p>
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<p class="">See you on the islands very soon!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/14/playstation-plus-double-discounts-promotion-comes-to-playstation-store-3/',
                'PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="has-default-font">The PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion comes to PlayStation Store February 15. For a limited time*, players can enjoy a variety of games for less, including Gotham Knights, FIFA 23, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and more. PlayStation Plus members will get double the discount percentage for the duration of the promotion.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Check out the full list of titles below, and then <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/d13d2385-578d-4937-b553-cdc9ca75f803?emcid=or-pl-462888">head to PlayStation Store</a> when the promotion begins to find out your local discount. </p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>325,000 Source Crystals</li><li>7 Days to Die</li><li>A Plague Tale: Requiem</li><li>ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Ultimate Edition</li><li>Actraiser Renaissance</li><li>Akiba’s Trip: Undead &amp; Undressed</li><li>Alan Wake Remastered</li><li>Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space</li><li>Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX</li><li>Among Us</li><li>AO Tennis 2</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Gold Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Origins</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Gold Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Ragnarok Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – GT4 Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – Intercontinental GT Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – 2020GT World Challenge Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – American Track Pack</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – British GT Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – Challenger Pack</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – GT4 Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – Intercontinental GT Pack DLC</li><li>Asterix &amp; Obelix XXL3: The Crystal Menhir PS5</li><li>Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions</li><li>Battlefield 2042 Ultimate Edition</li><li>Bayonetta</li><li>Biomutant</li><li>Black the Fall</li><li>BlazBlue: Central Fiction</li><li>BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend</li><li>BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle</li><li>Blood Bowl 2</li><li>Bonkies – Bananas Bundle</li><li>Borderlands 3 Next Level Bundle PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3 Season Pass PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3: Season Pass 2 PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Bounty Battle</li><li>Bright Memory: Infinite （本編）</li><li>Buildings Have Feelings Too!</li><li>BUTCHER</li><li>Candle: The Power of the Flame</li><li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions</li><li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Character Pass</li><li>Cast of the Seven Godsends – Redux</li><li>Castle Crashers Remastered</li><li>Catherine: Full Body</li><li>Chaos;Child</li><li>Character Collection 1 and 2 PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Cinders</li><li>Civilization VI Anthology</li><li>Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising – Nemesis Edition</li><li>Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues</li><li>Control</li><li>Control – Expansion Pack 1 ‘The Foundation’</li><li>Control – Season Pass</li><li>Control Expansion 2 “AWE”</li><li>Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course</li><li>Cuphead &amp; The Delicious Last Course</li><li>Darksiders II – Deathinitive Edition</li><li>Darkwood</li><li>DEATHLOOP Deluxe Edition – Launch</li><li>DEATHRUN TV</li><li>Deep Rock Galactic</li><li>Deep Rock Galactic – Ultimate Edition</li><li>Deluxe Edition</li><li>Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles Deluxe Edition</li><li>Demon’s Souls</li><li>Demon’s Souls Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Descenders</li><li>Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed: Dressed to Skill Edition</li><li>Destroy All Humans! – Jumbo Pack</li><li>Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed</li><li>Disgaea 6 Complete</li><li>Disney Dreamlight Valley</li><li>Disney Dreamlight Valley — Ultimate Edition</li><li>DOOM 3: VR Edition</li><li>DOOM VFR</li><li>Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour</li><li>Dusk Diver</li><li>Dusk Diver 2</li><li>Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition</li><li>EA Sports FIFA 23 (PS4)</li><li>EA Sports FIFA 23 (PS5)</li><li>EA Sports NHL 23 (PS4)</li><li>EA Sports NHL 23 (PS5)</li><li>Edge of Eternity</li><li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising</li><li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising PS5</li><li>ELEX 2</li><li>Enter the Gungeon</li><li>Evergate</li><li>F1 22 Early Champions Pre-Order + Champions Edition</li><li>Far Cry New Dawn – Ultimate Edition</li><li>FAR CRY®6 Gold Edition</li><li>FAR CRY®6 Standard Edition</li><li>Farmer’s Dynasty</li><li>For Honor – Marching Fire Edition</li><li>For Honor – Year 3 Pass</li><li>For Honor: Complete Edition</li><li>FORECLOSED</li><li>Gal*Gun 2</li><li>Gal*Gun: Double Peace – Game Unlock</li><li>Gang Beasts</li><li>Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut PS5</li><li>Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut PS4</li><li>Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Upgrade</li><li>Ghostrunner</li><li>Ghostrunner PS5</li><li>Ghostwire: Tokyo Deluxe Edition</li><li>Goat Simulator 3</li><li>Gods Will Fall</li><li>Gotham Knights</li><li>GOTY Upgrade Bundle</li><li>Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition &amp; Great White Shark Card Bundle</li><li>Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition &amp; Megalodon Shark Card Bundle</li><li>Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition &amp; Whale Shark Card Bundle</li><li>Grand Theft Auto V: Story Mode</li><li>Greedfall</li><li>GRID Legends – Deluxe Edition</li><li>GTAO Standalone PS5</li><li>GTAV Cross Gen Bundle</li><li>Guilty Gear</li><li>Guilty Gear -Strive- Ultimate Edition + Season Pass 2</li><li>Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2</li><li>Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-</li><li>Hardspace: Shipbreaker</li><li>Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X</li><li>High Isle Collection</li><li>High Isle Collection CE</li><li>High Isle Upgrade</li><li>High Isle Upgrade CE</li><li>Hitman HD Enhanced Collection</li><li>Hood: Outlaws &amp; Legends</li><li>HoPiKo</li><li>HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ – Game of the Year Edition</li><li>Human: Fall Flat</li><li>IMMORTALS FENYX RISING – GOLD EDITION PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Inertial Drift</li><li>Injustice 2: Legendary Edition</li><li>Insurgency: Sandstorm – Gold Edition</li><li>Into The Hive Edition</li><li>Judgment</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Edition</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dominion Biosyn Expansion</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dominion Bundle</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Dominion Malta Expansion</li><li>Jurassic World Evolution 2: Late Cretaceous Pack</li><li>Just Cause 4 – Expansion Pass</li><li>Just Cause 4 – Gold Edition</li><li>Kill la Kill – IF</li><li>Kitaria Fables</li><li>KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series</li><li>Langrisser I &amp; II</li><li>LEGO Harry Potter Collection</li><li>LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga</li><li>Let’s Sing 2021 Platinum Edition</li><li>Let’s Sing 2022 ESP Platinum Edition</li><li>Let’s Sing 2022 FRA Platinum Edition</li><li>Let’s Sing 2022 GER Platinum Edition</li><li>Let’s Sing 2022 INT Platinum Edition</li><li>Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition</li><li>Life is Strange: True Colors – Ultimate Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Life is Strange: True Colors PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Lost Judgement Digital Premium Edition</li><li>Madden NFL 23 – All Madden Edition</li><li>Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Deluxe Edition</li><li>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition</li><li>Matchpoint – Tennis Championships | Legends Edition</li><li>METAL MAX Xeno Reborn</li><li>Metal Slug Anthology</li><li>Metal: Hellsinger (PS4)</li><li>Metal: Hellsinger (PS5)</li><li>Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Definitive Edition</li><li>Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx Ultimate Edition</li><li>MONARK</li><li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game 2</li><li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game 2 – Special Edition</li><li>Monster Harvest</li><li>Monster Hunter: World</li><li>Monster Jam Steel Titans</li><li>Monster Truck Championship Rebel Hunter Edition</li><li>Morbid: The Seven Acolytes</li><li>Mordheim: City of the Damned</li><li>Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate + Injustice 2 Leg. Edition Bundle</li><li>MotoGP 18</li><li>MudRunner</li><li>MX vs ATV Legends</li><li>MX vs ATV Legends – Track Pass #1 PS4</li><li>MX vs ATV Legends – Track Pass #1 PS5</li><li>MX vs ATV Legends Leader Pack</li><li>MXGP2 – Special Edition</li><li>MXGP2: The Official Motocross Videogame</li><li>Necromunda: Hired Gun</li><li>Necromunda: Underhive Wars</li><li>Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)</li><li>Neighbours back From Hell</li><li>Neptunia ReVerse</li><li>Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars</li><li>New Tales from the Borderlands Deluxe Edition</li><li>Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix</li><li>NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…</li><li>Nioh 2 Remastered – The Complete Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Nioh Remastered – The Complete Edition</li><li>No Man’s Sky PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>NORCO</li><li>NWO Standalone</li><li>OCTAHEDRON</li><li>OlliOlli World – DLC 1</li><li>OlliOlli World – DLC 2</li><li>OlliOlli World – Rad Edition</li><li>Onechanbara Z2: Chaos</li><li>Our World Is Ended</li><li>Out of the Box</li><li>Overcooked! 2 – Gourmet Edition</li><li>OVERPASS Deluxe Edition</li><li>Payday 2: Crimewave Edition</li><li>PGA 2K23 Deluxe Edition</li><li>Planet Coaster: Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Project Warlock</li><li>PS5 ONLY Marvel’s Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition</li><li>PS5 ONLY Marvel’s Midnight Suns Legendary Edition</li><li>PS5 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition</li><li>Punch Line</li><li>Raging Loop</li><li>Rainbow Six Extraction Deluxe Edition</li><li>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart</li><li>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition</li><li>Red Dead Redemption 2: Story Mode and Ultimate Edition Content</li><li>Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs – Royal Edition</li><li>Remnant: From the Ashes</li><li>Remnant: From the Ashes – Complete Edition</li><li>Returnal</li><li>Returnal Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Riders Republic – Standard Edition</li><li>Riders Republic – Ultimate Edition</li><li>Riders Republic – Year 1 Pass</li><li>RiMS Racing – Ultimate Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>RIOT – Civil Unrest</li><li>Risk of Rain 2</li><li>Rockstar Games PS2 Classics Bundle</li><li>Root Film</li><li>Root Letter</li><li>Root Letter: Last Answer</li><li>Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™</li><li>Sable</li><li>Samurai Shodown</li><li>SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION</li><li>Samurai Shodown: Deluxe Edition</li><li>Scarlet Nexus Season Pass</li><li>ScourgeBringer</li><li>SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE</li><li>Season Pass</li><li>Season Pass PS4</li><li>Season Pass PS5</li><li>Serious Sam 4</li><li>Serious Sam Collection</li><li>SGWC2 Ultimate Edition</li><li>Shadow Warrior 3</li><li>Shenmue III: Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Sherlock Holmes Chapter One PS5</li><li>Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One PS4</li><li>Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter</li><li>Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster</li><li>Skyforge – Firestarter Quickplay Pack</li><li>Skyforge: Alchemist Quickplay Pack</li><li>Skyforge: Necromancer Quickplay Pack</li><li>Skyforge: New Horizons – Collector’s Pack</li><li>Skyforge: Revenant Quickplay Pack</li><li>Skyforge: Starter Pack 2.0</li><li>Skyforge: Warlock/Witch Quickplay Pack</li><li>Skyrim Anniversary Edition + Fallout 4 G.O.T.Y Bundle</li><li>Slaycation Paradise</li><li>Smurfs Mission Vileaf</li><li>Sniper Elite 4</li><li>Sniper Elite 5 Deluxe Edition</li><li>Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 – Season Pass Edition</li><li>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 – Deluxe Arsenal Edition</li><li>SnowRunner – Premium Edition [NEW BUNDLE]</li><li>Solo: Islands of the Heart</li><li>SONG OF HORROR</li><li>Song of Memories</li><li>Soul Hackers 2</li><li>Soul Hackers 2 Digital Premium Edition</li><li>Soulcalibur VI</li><li>South Park: The Fractured but Whole</li><li>South Park: The Fractured but Whole – Gold Edition</li><li>South Park: The Stick of Truth + The Fractured but Whole</li><li>Space Hulk: Deathwing – Enhanced Edition</li><li>Sparklite</li><li>SpellForce III – Reforced Complete Edition</li><li>Spike Volleyball</li><li>Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition</li><li>SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated</li><li>STAR WARS™: Squadrons</li><li>Steins;Gate 0</li><li>Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed Islands</li><li>Street Fighter V</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour 2016 Pack</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour 2022 Premier Pass</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour Premier Pass Complete Bundle</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour: 2017 Premier Pass</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour: 2018 Premier Pass</li><li>STREET FIGHTER V – Capcom Pro Tour: 2019 Premier Pass</li><li>Street Fighter V – Capcom Pro Tour: 2020 Premier Pass</li><li>Street Fighter V: Capcom Pro Tour 2021 Premier Pass</li><li>Sublevel Zero Redux</li><li>SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris</li><li>Syberia 3</li><li>Tales of Arise PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Tango Fiesta</li><li>Team Sonic Racing &amp; Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD</li><li>Tennis World Tour</li><li>The Caligula Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>The Count Lucanor</li><li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: Season 1 PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos</li><li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition</li><li>The Fisherman – Fishing Planet</li><li>The Forgotten City</li><li>The Jackbox Party Trilogy 2.0</li><li>The Last of Us Part II</li><li>The Last of Us Part II: Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III</li><li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III: Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV</li><li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Bundle</li><li>The Long Reach</li><li>The Nioh Collection</li><li>The Outer Worlds: Board-Approved Bundle</li><li>The Quarry – Deluxe Edition</li><li>The Shadow Warrior Collection</li><li>The Sinking City: Necronomicon Edition</li><li>The Surge 2 – Premium Edition</li><li>The Surge: Augmented Edition</li><li>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Standard Edition</li><li>The Walking Vegetables: Radical Edition</li><li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</li><li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine</li><li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Expansion Pass</li><li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone</li><li>theHunter: Call of the Wild</li><li>Thomas Was Alone</li><li>Through the Darkest of Times</li><li>Timber Tennis: Versus</li><li>Time on Frog Island</li><li>Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition</li><li>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – Ultimate Edition</li><li>Tormented Souls</li><li>Tour de France 2020</li><li>Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt</li><li>TPH &amp; TPC Double Pack PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Trailmakers</li><li>Tropico 5</li><li>Tropico 6 – Next Gen Edition</li><li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge</li><li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2</li><li>Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition</li><li>Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition Upgrade</li><li>Unbox: Newbie’s Adventure</li><li>Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]</li><li>Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st]</li><li>Valentino Rossi The Game</li><li>Valentino Rossi The Game – Digital Deluxe</li><li>Valentino Rossi The Game – Special Edition</li><li>Vampyr</li><li>Vaporum</li><li>Visionary Pack</li><li>VR Ping Pong</li><li>VR Ping Pong Pro</li><li>V-Rally 4</li><li>Wanderer Deluxe Edition</li><li>Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr</li><li>Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus</li><li>Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition</li><li>WARSAW</li><li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Ultimate Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Watch Dogs: Legion PS5</li><li>Watch Dogs®: Legion – Season Pass</li><li>Way of the Hunter</li><li>Way of the Hunter – Elite Edition</li><li>Way of the Hunter – Season Pass</li><li>We Happy Few – Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?</li><li>Wolfenstein II: The Freedom Chronicles Season Pass</li><li>Wolfenstein: Alt History Collection</li><li>Wolfenstein® II: The New Colossus™</li><li>WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship</li><li>WRC 5 eSports Edition</li><li>WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship</li><li>WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship</li><li>Wreckfest PlayStation®5 Version</li><li>WWE 2K22 – MyRISE Mega-Boost</li><li>WWE 2K22 – Pre-Order – Undertaker Immortal Pack</li><li>WWE 2K22 – Super Charger</li><li>WWE 2K22 Banzai Pack</li><li>WWE 2K22 Clowning Around Pack</li><li>WWE 2K22 Deluxe Edition</li><li>WWE 2K22 Most Wanted Pack</li><li>WWE 2K22 Stand Back Pack</li><li>WWE 2K22 Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition</li><li>WWE 2K22 The Whole Dam Pack</li><li>XIII</li><li>Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles</li><li>Youtubers Life 2</li><li>Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA</li><li>Zombie Army 4: Dead War</li><li>Zombie Army Trilogy</li><li>Zorro The Chronicles</li></ul>
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<p class="has-default-font">Check out the full list of titles below, and then <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/5f23deed-eb76-4c44-ba9c-4305b1575898?emcid=or-pl-462887">head to PlayStation Store</a> when the promotion begins to find out your local discount.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>325,000 Source Crystals</li><li>7 Days to Die</li><li>A Plague Tale: Requiem</li><li>ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Ultimate Edition</li><li>Actraiser Renaissance</li><li>Akiba’s Trip: Undead &amp; Undressed</li><li>Alan Wake Remastered</li><li>Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space</li><li>Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX</li><li>Among Us</li><li>AO Tennis 2</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Gold Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Origins</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Gold Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Ragnarok Edition</li><li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – GT4 Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – Intercontinental GT Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – 2020GT World Challenge Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – American Track Pack</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – British GT Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – Challenger Pack</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – GT4 Pack DLC</li><li>Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 – Intercontinental GT Pack DLC</li><li>Asterix &amp; Obelix XXL3: The Crystal Menhir PS5</li><li>Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions</li><li>Battlefield 2042 Ultimate Edition</li><li>Bayonetta</li><li>Biomutant</li><li>Black the Fall</li><li>BlazBlue: Central Fiction</li><li>BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend</li><li>BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle</li><li>Blood Bowl 2</li><li>Bonkies – Bananas Bundle</li><li>Borderlands 3 Next Level Bundle PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3 Season Pass PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3: Season Pass 2 PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li><li>Bounty Battle</li><li>Bright Memory: Infinite （本編）</li><li>Buildings Have Feelings Too!</li><li>BUTCHER</li><li>Candle: The Power of the Flame</li><li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions</li><li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Character Pass</li><li>Cast of the Seven Godsends – Redux</li><li>Castle Crashers Remastered</li><li>Catherine: Full Body</li><li>Chaos;Child</li><li>Character Collection 1 and 2 PS4 &amp; PS5</li><li>Cinders</li><li>Civilization VI Anthology</li><li>Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising – Nemesis Edition</li><li>Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues</li><li>Control</li><li>Control – Expansion Pack 1 ‘The Foundation’</li><li>Control – Season Pass</li><li>Control Expansion 2 “AWE”</li><li>Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course</li><li>Cuphead &amp; The Delicious Last Course</li><li>Darksiders II – Deathinitive Edition</li><li>Darkwood</li><li>DEATHLOOP Deluxe Edition – Launch</li><li>DEATHRUN TV</li><li>Deep Rock Galactic</li><li>Deep Rock Galactic – Ultimate Edition</li><li>Deluxe Edition</li><li>Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles Deluxe Edition</li><li>Demon’s Souls</li><li>Demon’s Souls Digital Deluxe Edition</li><li>Descenders</li><li>Destroy All Humans 2! 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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/14/look-inside-playstation-vr2-with-new-teardown-videos-first-look-at-internal-components-with-engineers/',
                'Look inside PlayStation VR2 with new teardown videos: First look at internal components with engineers',
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<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-vr2/?smcid=mablog/?smcid=ma">PlayStation VR2’s February 22 launch</a> is right around the corner! And today, it’s time to provide a closer look at the hardware’s interior architecture. In these teardown videos, the PS VR2 hardware engineers take an in-depth look at the thoughtfully designed internal structure and design philosophy behind the new headset and controller. PS VR2, combined with the PS VR2 Sense controller, delivers the next generation of virtual reality gaming with a groundbreaking sense of immersion.</p>
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<p class="">In the PS VR2 headset video above, Takamasa Araki from the Mechanical Design team explains how he and his team achieved the well-balanced and symmetrical internal structure, enhanced cooling system for comfortable gameplay, optics for amazing graphic fidelity, and the ergonomic headband designed to maximize comfort. He also highlights how the headset is developed to be light and compact while maintaining its high-functioning, sturdy structure.</p>
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<p class="">The second video focuses on the PS VR2 Sense controller. Takeshi Igarashi from the Peripheral Design team dives into the controller’s tracking technology that amplifies the feeling of immersion, with finger-touch detection that enables players to make more natural hand gestures during gameplay, as well as the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that build upon the innovation of the DualSense wireless controller.</p>
<p class="">As our next-gen VR platform, PS VR2 aims to deliver a remarkable VR experience to players around the world. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it themselves when the headset launches on February 22!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/5-ways-horizon-call-of-the-mountain-adapts-the-world-of-horizon-to-ps-vr2/',
                '5 ways Horizon Call of the Mountain adapts the world of Horizon to PS VR2',
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<p class="">PlayStation VR2’s launch is fast approaching, and it’ll be bringing a whole new wave of stunning, wholly immersive experiences to the PlayStation ecosystem. Among the most anticipated launch-window titles is Horizon Call of the Mountain, an all-new adventure set in the world of Horizon. As you become Ryas, a disgraced soldier seeking a path to redemption, you’ll experience the beautiful landscapes and fearsome machines of Horizon like never before. Guerilla and co-developer Firesprite have specially crafted this PlayStation VR2-exclusive adventure to showcase PlayStation VR2’s features.</p>
<p class="">We talked with several members of the development teams at Guerrilla and Firesprite to learn about the processes and challenges of creating Call of the Mountain’s vast VR world, as well as what players can expect from this spectacular launch title.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Haptic feedback and headset feedback immerses you in the world:</strong></p>
<p class="">Alex Barnes, Associate Game Director at Firesprite, was chomping at the bit to integrate PS VR2 features into the game in a big way. “The PS VR2 Sense controllers and headset haptic feedback have been integral for us in building a world that feels alive around you in PS VR2,” he says.“From feeling the weight of an enormous Thunderjaw slam down beside you to the building tension as you pull back a bowstring to unleash an arrow, the state-of-the-art haptics allows us to show what it feels like to be fully immersed in the world of Horizon. This is a whole new medium to give feedback to the player in VR that feels incredibly rewarding.”</p>
<p class="">Seeing players and their reactions to all the big and small events is particularly satisfying to Barnes. “It’s always special seeing people react to moments like the sensation of a Stormbird’s wings beating as it flies by,” he adds.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Redesigning machines for a new POV:</strong></p>
<p class="">Since you see the action from the eyes of Ryas, the developers had to make some adjustments to Horizon’s famous mechanical terrors. “The team wanted to ensure that the impressive machines were elevated to new heights in Horizon Call of the Mountain,” notes Richard Oud, Studio Animation Director at Guerrilla. “When seeing them up close, they feel even more imposing and realistic thanks to the added sense of scale. This level of immersion, achieved by the virtual reality space, brings each machine to life in a way players haven’t experienced before.”</p>
<p class="">Because of the first-person, all-surrounding point of view, the models and animations for several machines had to be re-adjusted, Oud explains.“The VR headset allows for a more detailed and interactive experience and for players to see the machines from new angles. A lot of work went into redesigning the combat and animations to allow for this. And even more attention has been put into readability during combat to make sure the attacks and behavior of machines are clear from a new perspective. Players can now use their physical movements to strafe around, aim, and shoot, adding an extra level of realism and action to the battles.”</p>
<p class=""><strong>What it’s like working with a new composer to create a new soundscape:</strong></p>
<p class="">As Guerilla’s Audio Director Bastian Seelbach describes, making new audio that fits the mood and style of the Horizon series for a VR game like Call of the Mountain was another challenge. “We wanted our approach to Horizon Call of the Mountain’s soundtrack to connect closely to the style we established for Aloy’s adventures in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West.”</p>
<p class="">The team sought out the expertise of composer Alistair Kerley. “Our goal was for players familiar with the franchise to feel at home instantly. [Kerley] quickly convinced us with his take on our themes that beautifully found that balance between Aloy’s journey and what we were doing with Call of the Mountain. Ryas’ Theme immediately fits into the Horizon world while having its own fresh, recognizable, distinct sound. We couldn’t be happier with the results, and we’re looking forward to our players experiencing the world of Horizon through the musical lens of Ryas.” </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Adapting the world of Horizon to VR:</strong></p>
<p class="">The Horizon series is known for its beautiful landscapes and engaging gameplay, but it’s also known as a tightly-made third-person, flatscreen experience. Why bring the series out of its “comfort zone,” so to speak? “Horizon Call of the Mountain is a unique, new Horizon adventure that the team has built from the ground up for PlayStation’s next-gen VR hardware,” says Jan-Bart van Beek, Studio Director and Studio Art Director at Guerrilla. “VR tends to be an intense gaming experience, and it has been great to leverage the new PS VR2 hardware as it offers players an authentic experience where they’re immersed in the game world on a whole other level.”</p>
<p class="">The development team saw creating a new type of Horizon gameplay experience that stayed true to a series as an exciting prospect. “With Horizon Call of the Mountain, we challenged ourselves to make a game that would be a fantastic gaming experience, not just for veterans of VR but for newcomers as well,” van Beek points out. “We’re looking forward to players stepping into a world that feels alive and immersive and allows them to enjoy a deep level of interaction with the world through their own hands.”</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Designing Ryas’ bow:</strong></p>
<p class="">The weapon Ryas will be using most frequently is his trusty bow. With the player seeing the weapon frequently from a first-person perspective, nailing the design and functionality of the weapon was tantamount, as Firesprite’s Associate Art Director Rob Sutton explains. “When designing Ryas’ bow, we took inspiration from Horizon Zero Dawn’s Shadow Sharpshot Bow due to Ryas’ connection to the Shadow Carja. As time has passed, Ryas has made his own upgrades and customizations, partly to make a more effective weapon but also to distance himself from his Shadow Carja past.”</p>
<p class="">The designers knew that the bow would be one of the most common sights during the game and wanted it to feel like a character. “As the player would never see Ryas’ face, we started to think of the bow as a representation of him. We knew it had to feel awesome and realistic in VR. All the mechanisms and joints needed to function correctly, as you would be able to see them up close.” Sutton ensured no details were spared: “For example, when the bow is fully drawn, small carbon fiber feathers at the top open out; I always thought of these as some kind of threat display you might see in birds!”</p>
<p class="">As you can tell, Call of the Mountain was designed as a special experience for series fans and newcomers–one that the developers poured much thought, love, and effort into. Come February 22, you’ll be able to experience the amazing technology powering PS VR2 and take Ryas’ destiny directly into your hands with the most immersive Horizon game yet.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/explore-the-mind-of-junon-in-the-wreck/',
                'Explore the mind of Junon in The Wreck',
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<p class="">Most video games put you in control of a strong, powerful character, ready to crush their enemies. That’s not exactly the case of Junon, The Wreck’s main protagonist. In fact, the first time you meet her, she’s… passed out on a hospital toilet floor.</p>
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<p class="">This first encounter sets the tone: Junon’s having a hell of a day. She just learned that her mother, Marie, had a stroke and is now in a critical condition. And unbeknownst to Junon, Marie has designated her as her trusted advocate. Junon is going to have to make very important decisions on her mother’s behalf – and she’s not exactly thrilled.</p>
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<p class="">You may wonder how the game tells you that. The thing is, with The Wreck, we wanted to make a game about intimacy, a game about how people feel, and process the things that happen to them. That’s why we decided to allow you to gain access to Junon’s reflections and feelings. When a thought pops up in her mind, it appears on screen in the shape of a big word. Activate it and you enter her mind, investigating how she reacts to what’s happening.</p>
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<p class="">But as we wanted you to really connect with Junon, we thought a good way to achieve that would be to give you a way of influencing her directly. That’s why, from time to time, you’re able to orient her thoughts in a direction or another. Doing so is important because it’ll allow Junon to come up with new ideas, and thus new dialog options in the conversations she’s having.</p>
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<p class="">But sometimes, helping Junon explore her feelings won’t be enough to progress. When confronted with particularly tough questions, she won’t be able to face them and she’ll decide to leave the hospital instead. Sadly, driving while upset generally isn’t a good idea, and it will inevitably get her caught in a car accident.</p>
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<p class="">This part of the game is actually inspired by a real-life experience. When I was caught in a car accident a few years ago, I experienced what I thought was just a movie trope and saw fragments of my life flash before my eyes. This was a transforming experience, enough so that I decided to turn it into a game mechanic! Thus, while time slows down and items are thrown in the air around Junon, some of them become interactive and work as doorways to her past memories.</p>
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<p class="">The game thus enter its second phase: the memory exploration mode. In this part, you can move the camera back and forth in the moment you’re reminiscing, looping through the different parts of the memory, looking for clues in order to help Junon figure our crucial things about her past, her relationship to her loved ones, or even herself. Once again, the idea here is to mimic the weird ways in which the brain works, and how thinking about a past experience again and again can sometimes lead us to see it in a new light.</p>
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<p class="">Once you’ve cracked the secret of the memory you’re exploring, the game rewinds back to the hospital, where Junon, made stronger by this realization, is able to face the situation she once got freaked out by. This back-and-forth structure between past events and a tense present situation is our way to illustrate how experience can help us grow and be better armed for the though moments ahead.</p>
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<p class="">As you and Junon progress through the day at the hospital, you meet a cast of characters that are the most important people in her life. As she faces setbacks and is, again and again, caught in that mysterious car accident, you investigate her memories and access big reveals that allow you to understand why Junon is the way she is – and how she could maybe change for the better.</p>
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<p class="">And by the end of her journey, you have to make a choice for her – a choice that will define who she wants to be. Hopefully, by then, you’ll have grown intimate enough with her to make the right one.</p>
<p class="">The Wreck will release March 14 on PS4 and PS5.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/the-light-brigade-brings-a-dark-vr-roguelike-shooter-to-ps-vr2-out-february-22/',
                'The Light Brigade brings a dark VR roguelike shooter to PS VR2, out February 22',
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<p class="">From the minds behind Wave Break and Fujii, Funktronic Labs brings you The Light Brigade—a roguelike VR shooter. Featuring intense PlayStation VR2 gunplay and immersive light magic, The Light Brigade puts you in the middle of heart-pounding action.</p>
<p class="">A twilight that won’t end and survivors hanging on to the hope of bringing light back to the world. This is the journey you will embark on when you first awake, beckoned by a mysterious voice. Arriving at the Last Temple, you are greeted by Mother and anointed as a member of the Light Brigade. As the sun continues to dim, humanity’s last hope is to release the trapped souls of the dead before it’s too late.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Immersive gunplay meets powerful light magic</h2>
<p class="">The Light Brigade is set in a historical fantasy world, reflected in the World War-inspired weaponry. From the Gewehr 43 rifle to SMG M3 and Nambu Type 14, this wide array of weapons is pulled from a historic time period. However, the <em>feel</em> of these guns is even more important than the aesthetics.</p>
<p class="">Designed with realism in mind, physics-based gunplay like aiming, shooting, and reloading bolt-action rifles, machine guns, and pistols feels incredibly immersive and tactile. In PS VR2, this creates intense gunfights that put you directly in the center of the action. To add to these engrossing battles, you also have magic at your fingertips, allowing you to pair gunslinging and spellcasting beautifully. From infusing your rifle’s bullets with light magic, to raining fireballs on enemy hordes, magic spells provide the perfect complement to your rifle and combat arsenal.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The many roguelike layers</h2>
<p class="">You begin your journey as a lowly recruit, and set off with only a standard-issue rifle. But soon after entering the Sunken World, you will begin to loot enemies and discover treasure chests containing various gun modifications.</p>
<p class="">You can attach magic charms to your rifle and activate them mid-battle to imbue your bullets with light magic, turning them into explosives or armor-piercing rounds. Red-dot reticles provide better aim, while poison barrels cause damage-over-time effects, offering more tactical ways to take down enemy groups.</p>
<p class="">If you are shot down by enemy fire during a run, you enter into a Weakened Soul state. In this state, you are susceptible and must survive long enough to retrieve your lost soul. If you die again before reaching your corpse, you suffer permadeath and are sent back to the temple HQ to start a fresh run.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Allies at the temple HQ and around the world</h2>
<p class="">With the world hanging in the balance, you need all the help you can get. The Light Brigade features asynchronous online functionality where you will come across fallen allies whose souls you can release. Other times, another player will appear as a friendly Light Brigade soldier that can trade supplies with you… or they may be reincarnated as an enemy soldier you need to defeat. You will know when an NPC is an online player by their username and online status. In addition, you can participate in daily run challenges that combine all online player progress to succeed.</p>
<p class="">Several NPC allies are also trapped within the Sunken World and they need your help to escape. Once you free them, they will return to the temple and some may unlock new shops that allow you to spend your well-earned Rank Points to improve your weapons, abilities, etc. From the enigmatic Mother, to the war veteran Samson and wily Jude, these unique NPCs have a backstory and a reason for fighting as well, and as you continue your journey you will get to know them better.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climb the ranks to victory</h2>
<p class="">As a member of the Light Brigade, your duty is to free the souls trapped in enemy territory. By cleansing these souls, you gain experience that increases your class Rank. When you increase your class Rank, you gain Rank Points that you can spend to upgrade your weapon with the Blacksmith and improve your current class passive abilities and spells.</p>
<p class="">By gaining experience in your current class, you can also unlock new classes such as the dual-wielding Pistolier, the rapid-firing Assault class, or the long-range Sniper. These classes let you change up your play style with new weapons and load-outs, providing more variety for your runs.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shifting battlegrounds, evolving runs</h2>
<p class="">The Sunken World is pieced together from the old memories of the fallen, so things are constantly shifting and changing. Each new run, you will notice that your surroundings have moved around, forcing you to traverse carefully in new, hostile environments. Using WFC (wave function collapse) technology, battlegrounds are infinitely procedurally-generated to keep your runs fresh and exciting.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tarot cards add variety to your arsenal</h2>
<p class="">On top of a slew of weapons, charms, and attachments you loot on your runs, you will also collect an array of magical tarot cards, each with unique powers, buff/debuffs, and passive abilities. When you acquire stronger versions of these cards, they stack on top of your existing effect, creating devastating combos. Combining all these tools and looted upgrades with new weapons and playstyles, truly opens the game up to make each run feel completely unique.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uncover the truth of the Light Brigade</h2>
<p class="">What plunged the world into darkness? Who are the Obsidian Forces and what do they want? As a member of the Light Brigade, it is up to you to discover the answers to these questions and more. But what will you do with that knowledge? What choice will you make in the end?<br/>The Light Brigade will be available on February 22 for PS VR2. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0275-PPSA07957_00-4474344745458047">Pre-order now</a> for a discount of 15% with PlayStation Plus membership.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/20230215-psstore/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">The PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion comes to PlayStation Store February 15. For a limited time*, players can enjoy a variety of games for less, including FIFA 23, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Complete Edition, Need for Speed™ Unbound and more. PlayStation Plus members will get double the discount percentage for the duration of the promotion.</p>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/category/5f23deed-eb76-4c44-ba9c-4305b1575898?emcid=or-pl-462887" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/category/5f23deed-eb76-4c44-ba9c-4305b1575898?emcid=or-pl-462887" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Head to PlayStation Store </a>when the promotion begins to find out your local discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*The PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion runs from February 15 until Wednesday March 1.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/16/mlb-the-show-23s-gameplay-features-detailed/',
                'MLB The Show 23’s gameplay features detailed',
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<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/mlb-the-show?smcid=ma">MLB The Show 23</a> includes some serious updates and additions to gameplay. Read all about them below ahead of launch on March 28.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense </h2>
<p class="">High Fielding attributes matter more now than ever before. The disparity between players in games with high vs low fielding attributes is more noticeable. Players with lower Fielding attribute will feature worse start transition animations when contact is made off the bat far more frequently than those with high Fielding attribute.</p>
<p class="">When it comes to our throwing interfaces, we have a couple to select from depending on player skill and engagement level. Our more player-friendly interfaces, Buttons and Analog, rely heavily on the Arm Accuracy attribute which has been tuned to be in line with MLB statistics. Elevate your game with the Button Accuracy Meter where you are in complete control of your throws.</p>
<p class="">If using the Button Accuracy throwing interface, consistent with last year’s game, the green portion of the meter (indicates a throw that will be accurate to the fielder), scales based on the Arm Accuracy attribute. However, the functionality of the meter has changed. Universally, the speed of the meter needle is slower than in years past. This is intended, as it helps facilitate the upcoming changes. In previous years of The Show, the meter was consistent, meaning the green spot was always in the middle. Repetition with this mechanic led to ease of use for many players. Now, on difficult infield plays and long outfield throws, the green portion of the meter will dynamically move. This change increases realism while also adding additional skill to defense.</p>
<p class="">On force throws to first base, players will experience a yellow portion of the meter. This section indicates the dirt ball region of the meter, leading to balls being thrown in the dirt. The frequency of the play being made is based on the first baseman’s Fielding attribute. Visit custom practice to experience and perfect the changes to fielding and throwing. </p>
<p class="">Two new quirks have been added/revamped on defense. These two quirks are Break Outlier and Pick Off Artist. A pitcher with Break Outlier loses break at a slower rate than those without the quirk. A pitcher with Pick Off Artist leads to 2x the chance of a successful pick-off.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offense </h2>
<p class="">The pitcher-batter dynamic is better than ever with the revamped competitive gameplay engine. And don’t worry Casual or Simulation fans, we have also tuned and balanced those gameplay styles. </p>
<p class="">One of the major attribute updates to MLBTS23 we have redefined the Clutch Attribute. With runners in scoring position, clutch attribute directly replaces contact. This helps to facilitate more realism. The battle between a batter’s Contact attribute and a pitcher’s hits per 9 innings (H/9) attribute is directly replaced with batter Clutch and Pitcher Clutch with RISP.</p>
<p class="">Two new quirks have been added on offense. These are Bad Ball Hitter and Table Setter. A batter with Bad Ball Hitter will excel at hitting pitches outside of the strike zone. A batter with Table Setter excels with no runners on base.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Animations</h2>
<p class="">We’ve added over 5,000 gameplay animations to MLB The Show 23. From rob foul ball, dives, batting stances, additional hot shot variety at the corners and as always new animations for fielder urgency and efficiency. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gameplay styles</h2>
<p class="">Gameplay Styles are meant to create unique experiences for all players. Gameplay style tuning for Casual and Simulation are continuously taking place. However, the biggest gameplay style change revolves around Competitive Gameplay Style.</p>
<p class="">Competitive gameplay style is the default for all Online Head-to-Head* games and all Diamond Dynasty* modes. Competitive Gameplay Style can also be accessed by visiting the gameplay settings and toggling the Gameplay Style setting under General Difficulty. </p>
<p class="">The goal of this Gameplay Style is to increase the consistency of good input for producing good results and bad input for producing bad results, without going too far from baseball strategy and basics. Players will notice more swing and misses, fewer popups and choppers, and the hits put into play are slightly better to make up for fewer being put into play. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player clarity, visual updates in game, and functionality improvements</h2>
<p class="">Updates to the in-game displays have been made. The largest focus for visual display updates revolved around increasing clarity amongst the player base.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Swing feedback</h2>
<p class="">Swing feedback is a piece of art that appears in the bottom left corner of the screen after a swing attempt is made. This feedback displays Batter Attributes, Pitch Location, Pitch Type, Swing Timing, and Plate Coverage Indicator Placement. It is meant to help describe the outcome of the hit. Although it is difficult to achieve perfection through this art, strides were made to increase precision and accuracy of the art. Previous versions of MLBTS swing feedback displayed Swing Inputs on the left and the outputs on the right. Now the swing feedback is a story that can be read from left to right, top to bottom.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">In-game directional button functionality</h2>
<p class="">Left on the directional buttons now display live, up-to-date, Statcast numbers. Right on the directional buttons now display important pitcher/batter matchups, attempting to present all factors that impact the at-bat. This includes vital attributes that dynamically swap in and all active quirks. Up on the directional buttons remains relatively consistent to previous years of MLBTS, with slight functionality updates, including the ability to bring in a pitcher that’s being warmed up without needing to navigate back into the bullpen.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Settings updates</h2>
<p class="">Settings terminology, organization, and descriptions have been updated to better inform players as for what each gameplay setting does. There are now two new settings that allow for increased customization of Pre-Pitch displays while on offense and defense. These new settings can be found under Display and aim to allow for increased control over what information is presented on screen prior to a pitch being thrown. These two settings are Pitch Select Displays and Batter Controls Display.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional visual updates</h2>
<p class="">The runner windows displayed in the top right for a first base runner and top left for a third base runner no longer appear. This camera can now be seen in the top right baserunning diamond during pre-pitch. Logic is tied to which runner is shown in the camera, leading to the most viable runner displaying based on the bases currently occupied. Now that space has been created in the top left corner of the screen, important information can be displayed here such as Road to The Show base gains increase or decrease, moment tracking, and Dynamic Difficulty updates.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Custom practice updates</h2>
<p class="">We’ve added some important functionality to Custom Practice. It now has a couple important additions. While batting, players can now finetune specific pitch locations around the Strike Zone. This tool is very useful for improving your eye and improving at specific problem areas. In previous years, players could solely turn specific pitches off or on. This functionality has been expanded upon, allowing players to choose the frequency of pitches thrown through a slider mechanism.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Attribute descriptions</h2>
<p class="">MLB The Show has a lot of attributes, and if you’re new to the franchise, you might not know what they all mean. Be sure to check out the handbook/strategy guide located in the pause menu in game. The attribute descriptions can now also be found in the Diamond Dynasty * Handbook. These descriptions provide insightful information as for how each attribute functions and interacts with gameplay. The goal here is to ensure all players have the information needed to make the best possible decision when forming a squad or making an important managerial decision in game. </p>
<p class="">To access these descriptions, players can navigate to Diamond Dynasty* &gt; Home &gt; Standing, Stats, &amp; History &gt; Handbook &gt; Attribute Descriptions.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Passive quirks changes</h2>
<p class="">We’ve removed passive quirks from MLB The Show 23. Simplifying the quirk system seems to be the best approach here, as there was general confusion as for what Active Quirks did vs Passive Quirks. Universally, we hope this change leads to more clarity since only the quirks that impact gameplay is displayed.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updated options explorer</h2>
<p class="">The options explorer audio and art have been updated. This is a great area for players to learn the mechanics offered within MLB The Show. The general rule of thumb for gameplay mechanics is that the more control a player has over the mechanic, the less ability the CPU has to influence gameplay.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB rule changes</h2>
<p class="">Changes to Extreme Left and Extreme Right shifts are now implemented into MLB The Show 23. These changes set a good baseline but will need tuning based on real life strategy seen throughout the MLB season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Online H2H/Co-op*</h2>
<p class="">Improvements to online stability are continuously being worked on to provide the best experience possible.</p>
<p class="">For those co-op* players, Play Now Co-Op* now offers the ability to toggle the rotational patterns prior to loading into game. Rather than being locked into rotating roles per inning on defense and rotating per at-bat on offense, teams can now choose additional rotation patterns.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 23 Gameplay Feature Premiere</h2>
<p class="">You can watch the deep dive into all the changes and additions coming to gameplay on demand at your own convenience on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a> .</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 23 Technical Test Info</h2>
<p class="">The tech test is live until February<strong> </strong>21<strong>,</strong> players 18 or over in U.S. and Canada with a PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch** internet-connected console can participate in the MLB The Show 23 Technical Test.</p>
<p class="">We want to deliver the best version possible of MLB The Show 23 and to do that we need everyone’s help to stress test the servers, online match-making, cross-platform play, online co-op, and more in addition to gathering feedback on gameplay.</p>
<p class="">The best news? No need to sign up, it’s open to everyone eligible. ** Download for free on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Nintendo eShop beginning February 15.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>“For more detailed information on MLB The Show 23 you can </em><a href="https://theshow.com/faq/"><em>read the FAQ here</em></a><em>.”</em><br/><em>*Online features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/16/wild-hearts-immersive-ps5-haptics-and-triggers-features-detailed/',
                'Wild Hearts immersive PS5 haptics and triggers features detailed',
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<p class="">If you wish to be a great <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/wild-hearts/?smcid=ma">Wild Hearts</a> hunter you must rely on all your senses, not simply your sight, in order to successfully stalk and defeat your prey. The snapping of tree branches in the distance to your right, the plodding thuds that send vibrations through your body as impossibly heavy feet meet the earth, they all tell you plainly that a Kingtusk is passing through the forest. You ready your weapon, testing the bowstring which thrums reassuringly in your hand. You are ready.</p>
<p class="">This should give you a taste of how the PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller makes each and every hunt in Wild Hearts unforgettable. The hunt begins on February 17. Keep reading to discover what you can expect when you enter the land of Azuma and take on the mighty Kemono.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Haptic feedback</h2>
<p class="">The beauty of the land around you can be both a blessing and a distraction while you pursue your massive prey. Your sense of touch can help ground you, keeping you focused on your pursuit as well as giving you vital feedback that can make the difference between victory and failure. Whether you are using a Karakuri to evade an attack or practicing with your weapons in Minato, Haptic feedback will sometimes speak louder than the mightiest Kemono’s roar.</p>
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<p class="">A wooden gate – somewhat past its prime – blocks your way. You begin to push through it, but it’s surprisingly sturdy. Feel the resistance as it fights against you before, inevitably giving way to your strength.</p>
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<p class="">You pursue your prey, leaping over gnarled tree roots and rocks that litter the forest floor. It begins to outpace you, but suddenly you see a spring Karakuri, a sure sign that luck is on your side today. You leap onto it, feeling the vibrations (thanks to your DualSense controller) as if through your own feet, and make up valuable ground quickly.</p>
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<p class="">Of course not all sensations you experience through Haptics will be strictly necessary for the hunt. You may find it both useful and soothing to take time to interact with the gentler wildlife throughout Azuma. Make a new friend (or two) with a gentle pat on the back.</p>
<p class="">As a hunter, you must be one with your chosen weapon. You must know its weight, its speed, the sensation it makes as it contacts your prey or as you loose an arrow. As you might expect, a hefty maul will feel quite different from wielding a more delicate bladed wagasa, and in time you will come to know each one better via your DualSense controller.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adaptive triggers</h2>
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<p class="">Carefully you take aim, pausing only long enough to draw in a breath. The reactive trigger as you ready your bow emphasizes its power, your commitment to protecting your people, and the respect you have for your giant prey. As you release your breath your arrow flies, dealing the Kingtusk a final, devastating blow.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3D Audio</h2>
<p class="">The beauty of Azuma extends beyond what you can see. All around you the sounds of nature fill the air. Birds sing and chirp above you, the wind dances through a chime creating a soft melody, water rushes by with a soothing murmur. Enjoy the peacefulness of natural sounds all around you with realistic 3-D audio. At least until that peace is shattered by the roar of an enraged Kemono.</p>
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<p class="">Life in Minato creates its own melody, made up of the chatter of villagers as they gossip or barter. Listen carefully and you may even be lucky enough to catch someone singing a folk song.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hunt with friends</h2>
<p class="">For some, the thrill of the hunt is best savored alone. But even the most deadly hunter may face a beast they cannot take down on their own. In Wild Hearts you can unite with up to two friends (or other players) to stalk and hunt your prey. Hunting in a party will enable you to expand your battle plans and special missions. And with Fast Loading you will be able to experience the game with your friends even more quickly.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pre-order the Wild Hearts Karakuri Edition</h2>
<p class="">Leave a lasting impression on your fellow hunters with the Wild Hearts Karakuri Edition which includes the base game and six items: the Karakuri Samurai and Karakuri Ninja cosmetic armor sets, a decorative Tsukumo Lantern, and three Emotes. If you pre-order the Karakuri Edition you will also receive the Ferocious Kemono Emote and five Chat Stamps.</p>
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