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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-products/',
                'Pulse Elite wireless headset launches starting today: the starter’s guide to PlayStation’s latest line of innovative audio products',
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<p class="">Launching today, our latest wireless headset, Pulse Elite, brings crisp, immersive audio to the gaming experience on the PS5 console; to PlayStation Link supported devices including PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal remote player; and to Bluetooth compatible devices such as smartphones and tablets. Pulse Elite follows the launch of our first wireless earbuds, Pulse Explore, with both audio devices featuring planar magnetic drivers to further enhance the PS5 console’s Tempest 3D AudioTech. When combined with PlayStation Link, the planar drivers precisely deliver the output of the 3D audio algorithms directly to the player’s ear without loss, and nearly no distortion or delay. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Caption: Learn more about all the features to expect from the Pulse Elite wireless headset.</em></p>
<p class="">Here’s our quick-start guide on setting up and using the Pulse Elite wireless headset, along with Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Set up and use sidetone and 3D audio features on PS5</h2>
<p class="">A tour of the headset appears when you first connect the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds to your PS5 console via the included PlayStation Link USB adapter. Before diving into a game, I recommend personalizing 3D audio settings and adjusting sidetone volume (changing this adjusts how loudly you hear your own voice in your ear when you talk). It’s also possible to create a custom name for the headset, with standard letters, symbols, and even emoji.</p>
<p class="">After the tour, you can change settings at any time while the headset is connected by navigating to the Settings menu and selecting Accessories, followed by Pulse Elite wireless headset. </p>
<p class="">Both the Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds also support Mono Audio when connected to a PS5, which can be toggled within the Settings menu.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Access the Sound Quick Menu on PS5 with a one-button shortcut</h2>
<p class="">For an even quicker way to access settings within a game, press the PlayStation Link button three times in quick succession to access the Sound Quick Menu. The PlayStation Link button can be found on the right side of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/support/hardware/ps-accessories/?category=audio&amp;subCategory=elite">Pulse Elite’s headband</a>, or on the bottom of either <a href="https://www.playstation.com/support/hardware/ps-accessories/?category=explore&amp;subCategory=parts">Pulse Explore earbud</a>. Within the Sound Quick Menu, you can make adjustments to features like Equalizer and Game Chat Balance (which adjusts the voice chat volume against the in-game volume).</p>
<p class="">For Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, you can set up to three custom equalizer presets in addition to the Standard, Bass, and Shooter premade presets. Once it’s configured on the PS5 console, equalizer and sidetone settings carry over from the PS5 to all other devices including PlayStation Portal, Mac, and PC (via PlayStation Link), Bluetooth devices, and also devices connected to Pulse Elite’s 3.5mm audio jack.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take advantage of all the microphone features</h2>
<p class="">The Pulse Elite wireless headset has a retractable, adjustable boom mic that pulls out of the left side of the headset. Here, you’ll notice that we included the iconic PlayStation Shapes as a design detail on the mic – and it actually functions as a grippy surface for you to quickly pull the mic out. The mic mute can be controlled from either the DualSense controller’s mute button, or the mute button on the Pulse Elite headset. The LED located on the boom mic allows you to quickly check if you are currently muted as well.</p>
<p class="">The microphones on both the Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds feature AI Noise Rejection, which does a fantastic job of filtering out background noises. We’ve tested this with various activities like eating crunchy chips, vacuuming the room, turning up a loud fan, and opening up the window to loud outdoor traffic, and the player on the other end has always been able to hear us clearly and without background noise. Give it a try! </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Connect and switch seamlessly between the PS5 console, PlayStation Portal remote player, and PC/Mac</h2>
<p class="">Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds can switch seamlessly between your PS5 console, PlayStation Portal remote player, and PC/Mac using PlayStation Link wireless audio technology.</p>
<p class="">You can do this by simply pressing the PlayStation Link button for about one second (until you hear two distinct sounds) then releasing. </p>
<p class="">When you switch to the PS5 console with a PlayStation Link USB adapter, a “PS Link device found” notification pops up on screen, and pressing the PS button on the DualSense controller and selecting “Connect” on screen will then connect the audio.</p>
<p class="">When you switch to the PlayStation Portal remote player, pressing the PlayStation Link button on the device connects the audio.</p>
<p class="">When you switch to a PC/Mac that also has a Playstation Link USB adapter, pressing the PlayStation Link button on the USB adapter connects the audio.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Set up the included charging hanger for storage and display</h2>
<p class="">Inside your Pulse Elite wireless headset box, you’ll also find a charging hanger for convenient storage in between gaming sessions. The hanger has a port to connect the included charging cable, and can be mounted* nearby on desks, tabletops, or on the wall.  We also have CAD files available <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/elite-hanger-3d/#3d">here</a> for you to download and create your own charging hanger mount with a 3D printer.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Caption: Hear about the innovative audio technology behind Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore from audio experts on the SIE development team, Audeze, and Insomniac Games.</em></p>
<p class="">We hope you enjoy our newest line of PlayStation audio devices with Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. Enjoy!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Additional mounting hardware (such as screws) not included.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/arranger-a-role-puzzling-adventure-revealed-for-ps5/',
                'Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure revealed for PS5',
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<p class="">Hello! Nick Suttner here. You may have seen my name on PlayStation Blog before in various guises (most recently, as the writer behind Carto), but I’m super excited to be coming to you today as co-founder of the small studio Furniture &amp; Mattress, to reveal our debut PS5 game Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure.</p>
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<p class="">What the heck is <em>role-puzzling</em>, you may ask? Well, we’ve spent the past few years building the kind of world that you’d expect to find in a role-playing game: curious towns and moody wilderness areas to explore, quirky characters to meet, and weirdo monsters to battle in dungeons. But in Arranger, everything is expressed through the language of a puzzle game. Hence: role-puzzling!</p>
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<p class="">The entire game world exists on a sprawling, interconnected gameplay grid, and as our protagonist Jemma moves around, everything on the same row or column moves with her. She can also loop herself – or other objects – from one edge of the grid to the other. Over the course of our 8-10 hour, single-player adventure, we regularly twist and subvert these simple mechanics in a host of interesting ways, trying to keep things breezy while still providing some satisfying head-scratchers. (And several assist options to skip past them if you’re not in the mood.) </p>
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<p class="">Of course, no RPG would be worth its mettle without a satisfying story. And like our puzzles, we’ve tried to craft something fun and light-hearted, with some challenging themes and ideas if you’re open to them. Foremost, it’s a journey of self-discovery, as small-town misfit Jemma heads out beyond the confines of her hometown for the first time – only to find an exciting, yet divided world, overrun by the immovable force known as static. Can she disrupt a stagnating world, and shake things up a bit?</p>
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<p class="">Admittedly, we didn’t keep <em>all</em> of the RPG tropes. We don’t have any XP to accrue, or new powers to unlock that gate progression – instead, we supply a regular stream of new ways to test your understanding of the mechanics. And there’s no in-game inventory to manage, either – everything you’ll need to interact with exists on the grid alongside Jemma. So if you find a locked door, well, you’ll need a key of course – but in <em>Arranger</em>, you’ll need to figure out how to move it there one tile at a time, down sometimes twisty paths and past unexpected obstacles.</p>
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<p class="">Lastly, if the art looks at all familiar to you, there might be a good reason. That’s because the game is art directed by my co-founder David Hellman, artist behind the modern classic puzzle-platformer Braid. It’s his first full game as lead artist since, and along with a small crew of super talented artists to support him, they’re striving to create something visually striking and unique. David also leans on his background as a comic artist for our cutscenes, creating evocative comic-style panels to express many of our most important story beats. Along with my other co-founder Nico Recabarren, designer of fan-favorite Ethereal, and the incredibly talented composer Tomás Batista, we’re bringing decades (!) of game-making experience to the sensibilities of a tiny team, to craft you something special.</p>
<p class="">Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure launches Summer 2024 on PS5, and we couldn’t be more jazzed that we can finally reveal it to you. Thanks for checking it out!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-ps4-ps5-features-reveal/',
                'Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection PS4 & PS5 features revealed',
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<p class="">Aspyr is proud to announce, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved Star Wars Battlefront series, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 will soon be able to play the classic Star Wars Battlefront games online and offline in a complete collection.</p>
<p class="">On March 14, PlayStation players can get back online and fight in iconic battles from across the Star Wars galaxy.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Classic Games, Bonus Content, And much more</h2>
<p class=""><em>What’s included? Let’s take a look:</em></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Star Wars Battlefront (Classic)</strong></h3>
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<li>Includes Bonus Map: Jabba’s Palace</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Star Wars Battlefront II</strong></h3>
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<li>Includes Bonus Maps: Bespin: Cloud City, Rhen Var: Harbor, Rhen Var: Citadel, and Yavin 4: Arena </li>
<li>Includes Bonus Heroes: Asajj Ventress &amp; Kit Fisto</li>
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<p class="">Bonus content!? That’s right. Classic bonus content has been restored, included, and is premiering for the first time on PlayStation.</p>
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<p class="">We welcome Jedi General from the Clone Wars and member of the Jedi High Council, Kit Fisto as a playable hero. Kit’s special abilities are Saber Throw and Force Orb, making him a fierce contender in Hero Assault for hybrid ranged/melee players.</p>
<p class="">Villains fans, don’t feel left out. We’ve also brought the Linksaber wielding Sith assassin, Asajj Ventress. Asajj’s special abilities are Star Blades and Force push, making her a great choice for close-ranged encounters and quick escapes.</p>
<p class=""><em>With all original maps and the new bonus maps, we are packed with fan-favorite planets from across the Star Wars universe.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Battlefront Classic</strong>: 17 total maps<br/><strong>Battlefront II</strong>: 22 ground maps, 6 space maps, and 9 more space maps exclusive to the single-player campaign and galactic conquest</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">(Up to) 64 Player Online Multiplayer is Back</h2>
<p class="">We’re excited to announce that cross-gen multiplayer is supported, so whether you’re playing on PlayStation 4 or PlaySation 5, get ready to jump in.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Conquest</strong>: Capture control points and deplete the enemy resources</p>
<p class=""><strong>Capture the Flag (CTF)</strong>: Play with 1 or 2 flags, on the ground or in space</p>
<p class=""><strong>Hunt</strong>: Clear the battlefield as soldiers or defend your planet as native species (yes, you can play as an Ewok)</p>
<p class=""><strong>Assault (Space)</strong>: Pilot legendary starships: TIE fighters, X-wings, and more in space and air dogfights</p>
<p class=""><strong>Hero Assault</strong>: Originally only available on Tatooine, hero assault pits heroes against villains in an arena battle for the highest score. We’ve expanded Hero Assault to be playable on all ground maps, which means you can face off on the Death Star, Kamino, Naboo, and many more locations.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking for an Offline Solo Experience?</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>XL mode premiers on PlayStation </strong></h3>
<p class="">Storm the sandy beaches of Kashyyyk, survive the dusty dunes of Geonosis, or relive the iconic Hoth battle, complete with AT-ATs, snipers, mounted guns, snowspeeders, and tow cables.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The return of Galactic Conquest</strong></h3>
<p class="">Craft your own Star Wars story in Galactic Conquest. Devise your strategy, recruit your troops, and execute your tactical vision for conquering the galaxy. Will Luke Skywalker kneel to the might of the Empire? Will Mace Windu defeat Lord Sidius? The galaxy’s fate is in your hands.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>And the classic single-player campaigns</strong></h3>
<p class="">Relive iconic battles from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,  Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi in Star Wars Battlefront I’s campaign mode, where you’ll be at the center of the galaxy-shaping events. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PLUS</strong></h3>
<p class="">Join the elite 501st Legion of Stormtroopers and experience the rise of Darth Vader in Star Wars Battlefront II’s campaign mode. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A few final details</h2>
<p class=""><strong>Offline 2-Player splitscreen is included</strong>. Cozy up on the couch because 2-player splitscreen is included. And it feels like an offline blast from the past.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Trophies are included</strong>! A personal favorite is Execute Order 66: Defeat a Jedi hero by knocking them off the map in Battlefront II</p>
<p class=""><strong>Thank You for 20 Years! </strong>We hope you enjoy reliving iconic battles from across the Star Wars galaxy. We’ll see you online March 14.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/marvels-spider-man-2-update-adds-new-game-plus-and-new-suits-on-march-7/',
                'Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update adds New Game Plus and new suits today',
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<p class="">A quick update! We’re pleased to announce that as of this morning two game updates have been deployed for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2<em> </em>to enable the features detailed below in this blog. If you are playing version 1.002 – you have them both! These updates include New Game+, Mission Replay, the ability to change time of day and brand-new accessibility features like Screen Reader, Audio Descriptions and more. We also added the Hellfire Gala suits for Peter and Miles – both of which are free for all players. And we added the ability to purchase the Gameheads Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack – which benefits Gameheads*.<br/></p>
<p class="">Here’s Sam Schaffel, Accessibility Design Researcher at Insomniac Games, on the brand-new accessibility features that 1.002 adds to the game nominated for Best Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards:<br/></p>
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<p class="" style="font-size:16px">“We’re so excited to bring all of these accessibility features and improvements to you – thank you for your patience and support as we prepared for the 1.002 update,” said Schaffel. “With our first-ever Screen Reader, we cover not only the settings but the FNSM App and all the Touch Pad menus including comprehensive map, skill tree, tech readouts and more.</p>
<p class="" style="font-size:16px">Robust cinematic caption and customization options cover off-screen sounds, emotional music cues and key gameplay sounds – written concisely so they can be easily read during calm scenes or intense set pieces. All these features, along with over 60 others, were crafted with love and care to add to player’s experiences. We hope you enjoy these accessibility features whether it’s your first-time playing <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em>, or if you’re returning to check out New Game+.”</p>
<cite>– Sam Schaffel, Accessibility Design Researcher, Insomniac Games</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">Haven’t had a chance to download yet and want to see a bit more? Here’s an amazing new Game of the Year trailer the team put together to celebrate <em>Marvel Spider-Man 2</em>’s multiple nominations (including Game of the Year) at several industry award shows like The Game Awards, D.I.C.E., GDCA, and many more. It also shows off many of the new features in the update!<br/></p>
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<p class="">We’re also thrilled to give you your first look at the Fly N’ Fresh Suits in motion – check out the trailer here:<br/></p>
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<p class=""><strong><br/></strong>1.002 title update is available now – download it today for <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 </em>and get web-swinging!</p>
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<p class="">We cannot explain to you how grateful we have been for everyone who has picked up <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 </em>over the holiday season. Everyone here at Insomniac Games is proud of the game, and we’re very excited to share details with you about the major title update that will hit your PS5 console on March 7</p>
<p class=""><em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em> version 1.002 will bring New Game+ to the game. We know many of you have been eager to replay the game on a harder difficulty, with all your suits and abilities carrying over. Or perhaps you want to just replay a favorite mission or two – you can do that, too! And there’s more to unlock – with Ultimate Levels, Golden Gadget styles, and more!</p>
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<p class="">Speaking of styles: we’ve added suit styles for several of Peter’s symbiote story suits in the game, allowing you to further customize your look if you play and unlock them via New Game+ Ultimate Levels. And yes, you’ll be able to set which color your symbiote abilities are as well. But we couldn’t just stop at new styles – we know how much you all love when we add suits with no additional cost to the game. You’re in luck – we’ve brought Marvel’s Hellfire Gala suits to the game for both Peter and Miles. Peter sports the design created by Russell Dauterman, and Miles gets his iconic look from Bernard Chang’s gorgeous Hellfire Gala variant cover for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8.</p>
<p class="">And you’ll want to show those looks off as much as possible with our updates to Photo Mode – including action figure mode and stickers. You’ll also be able to change the time of day once you complete the story, allowing you to get all those cool Photo Mode shots with just the right lighting. Make sure you share them with us on social by using the #InsomGamesCommunity hashtag!</p>
<p class="">This update also contains some major updates for Accessibility. We’ve added Audio Descriptions** and Screen Reader** to the game. We know that these features were highly anticipated, and we’re thankful to the community for giving us a little extra time to ensure they were polished and ready to be released. We also have additional features like Cinematic Captions and High Contrast Outlines, among <a href="https://support.insomniac.games/hc/en-us/articles/19834163921037-What-Accessibility-options-does-Marvel-s-Spider-Man-2-feature-">several new features</a> added to this update.</p>
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<p class="">We’re also excited to announce two new suits for <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em> that Insomniac Games, Marvel Games, and Gameheads have partnered to create. Early access to the Fly N’ Fresh suits will be available for $4.99. Starting March 7,2024 and continuing through April 5, 2024, PlayStation will donate $4.99 (100% of the purchase price) of each Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack in the United States to <a href="https://gameheadsoakland.org/">Gameheads</a>, up to $1 million*. We appreciate your help in supporting Gameheads’ mission of empowering low-income youth and youth of color to thrive in the video games industry. Don’t worry, we don’t plan to start charging for suits in <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2; </em>the Fly N’ Fresh Suit Pack will be available for at no additional cost to all players at a later date.</p>
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<p class="">Working with Gameheads as part of our efforts to increase representation in the videogame industry is an important cause to us. Insomniac Games President Ted Price shares more in this video:<br/></p>
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<p class="">To talk more about our collaboration with Gameheads, I sat down with Malia Atta, Insomniac’s Manager of Culture and Belonging, Damon Packwood, Director of Gameheads, and Eric Monacelli, Senior Director, Product and Franchise Development at Marvel Games for more insight.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What is Gameheads?</strong></p>
<p class="">Damon Packwood: “We develop diverse talent and bold new voices in gaming, train students for the tech ecosystem and prepare them for college, career and civic life. We serve low-income students, and underrepresented students (ages 15-25) in 15 different states with expansions to Honolulu and Atlanta.  </p>
<p class=""><strong>What is the origin of the Gameheads and Insomniac partnership?</strong></p>
<p class="">Malia Atta: “Gameheads has been a partner of SIE for many years; however, the partnership with Insomniac Games began when we brought on three apprentices in our Core Technology, People Experience, and Design departments. Each apprentice made meaningful contributions to the game, and we saw an awesome opportunity to support and elevate the Gameheads Mission by asking their artists to design suits for <em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em>.”</p>
<p class=""><strong>That sounds really great – what’s the goal?</strong></p>
<p class="">Malia Atta: “The partnership benefits both Insomniac and Gameheads by providing our teams with opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop emerging talent who then infuse fresh ideas and energy into our games and culture. This partnership also makes way for more people from different backgrounds to gain access to the industry.</p>
<p class="">From a bigger picture, Insomniac Games is focused on creating a supportive, vibrant, and diverse environment that reflects our players and communities. We are currently focused on uplifting and amplifying the voices of our devs and allowing them to bring their unique voices and gifts to how we make games.”</p>
<p class="">Eric Monacelli: “Our creative collaboration with Insomniac values fostering a world of belonging via our characters in our video games. The Gameheads initiative is a real-world manifestation of this. Marvel has always been about reflecting the world outside one’s world authentically, especially in ways that make creative endeavors and Marvel storytelling more accessible, diverse, and inclusive.”</p>
<p class=""><strong>What was the process like collaborating and iterating on the suit designs?</strong></p>
<p class="">Damon Packwood:  “We had a great time working with (Insomniac artists) Bobby Hernandez, Johnson Truong and Davison Carvalho. We had six of our students creating iterations for the suit and stickers over the summer. The process was pretty professional. Our students went through 1-2 week sprints, showcased their artwork to the Insomniac team, got feedback and after a few weeks we settled on a concept. Once the concept was approved, each of the students picked a different aspect of the suit (shoes, texture, mask, web shooters) and we finalized the suit and the stickers in August.”  </p>
<p class=""><strong>Tell us more about the final Fly N’ Fresh designs:</strong></p>
<p class="">Damon Packwood: “The inspiration for Miles Morales’ Fresh Suit design was a 90’s b-boy. Peter Parker’s Fly Suit design was inspired by 90s television’. Marisa Diaz, who designed the suits, was just having fun. We never expected Insomniac to like it but it was definitely fun to design. Our designers had fun being silly and the older folks, me and the Insomniac crew, had fun reminiscing on our 90’s fashion choices.” </p>
<p class="">That’s all for now! Thanks to everyone for all of your support, and we can’t wait to see you swinging back through Marvel’s New York in your Hellfire Gala and Fly N’ Fresh suits while checking out New Game+!</p>
<p class=""><em>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</em> is available now, only on the PS5 console.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><em>*</em></strong><em>PlayStation will donate $4.99 per pack sold in the United States </em><em>from March 7, 2024  through April 5, 2024 </em><em> to Gameheads up to $1 million via its fiscal sponsor, Community Initiatives. This purchase is not tax deductible. Community Initiatives is tax exempt.</em> <a href="https://communityinitiatives.org/"><em>https://communityinitiatives.org/</em></a><em>.   Gameheads is not tax exempt. </em><a href="https://gameheadsoakland.org/"><em>https://gameheadsoakland.org/</em></a></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/23/rise-of-the-ronin-inside-team-ninjas-diverse-weapons-and-combat-styles/',
                'Rise of the Ronin: Inside Team Ninja’s diverse weapons and combat styles',
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<p class="">Since the mid-90s, the developers at Team Ninja have earned consistent praise for their precise, satisfying combat. Look no further than the Dead or Alive franchise’s dynamic fighting system or Ninja Gaiden’s lightning-fast combat for prime examples. The developer aims to continue and expand that legacy of satisfying melee mechanics in Rise of the Ronin.</p>
<p class="">Rise of the Ronin allows players to battle through a storyline set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, known as Bakumatsu, where they can enjoy an accessible but deep combat system using different play styles combining melee weapons and firearms. This involves draining enemies’ Ki, mastering Martial Skills, and becoming proficient with multiple fighting styles. Mix and match to find your approach on PlayStation 5 on March 22. </p>
<p class="">To help players get ready to battle through historic Japan, Team Ninja shares a new behind-the-scenes developer diary diving into the combat of Rise of the Ronin.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ki-depleting battle actions</h2>
<p class="">In Rise of the Ronin, Team Ninja combines its signature combat action with Katanas, spears, other melee weapons, and ranged weapons like foreign firearms. As a Ronin, you will battle foes utilizing these two types of weapons. </p>
<p class="">The basic combat strategy involves performing melee attacks with Square, defending yourself from foes’ attacks with L1 to guard and Circle to dodge. When your foe’s Ki is completely depleted, they will become vulnerable and incapacitated, making it easier to deal massive damage with critical hits.</p>
<p class="">Similarly, when your Ki is exhausted, you temporarily won’t be able to attack or run, so pay attention to your Ki as you battle.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using Counterspark and Martial Skills to damage Ki</h2>
<p class="">When facing formidable foes, effectively parrying with the Counterspark action and utilizing Martial Skills can lower their maximum Ki, making it easier to defeat them.</p>
<p class="">Counterspark is an action that parries enemy attacks. To Counterspark, press Triangle to rotate the melee weapon in a large arc to counter the foe’s attack. When you use Counterspark to evade damage from attacks that you cannot guard yourself against, your foe’s Ki reduces, and they will be stunned briefly. This can create a window to deal even more damage to reduce their maximum Ki.</p>
<p class="">Martial skills (holding down R1 while pressing Square/Triangle) inflict more significant damage. They are also highly effective against strong foes.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Know your foes, weapons, and combat styles </h2>
<p class="">Each Japanese and Western weapon—Katana, spears, dual blades, bayonets, and sabers—has its own capabilities and attack actions. As you build bonds with characters you meet, you will acquire new combat styles and further evolve their capabilities to enhance your battle experience.</p>
<p class="">As you battle your foes, knowing which one of the three combat styles, Ten (Sky), Chi (Earth), and Jin (Human), is advantageous against their weapons and can help you gain the upper hand in battle—and parrying them with the proper combat style will knock them back significantly.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Main combat styles</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mumyo Style</h3>
<p class="">Originating in the Kurosu Clan from an unknown master, it is a versatile martial art combat style performed in pairs. Those who mastered the style were called Veiled Edge.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hokushin Itto Style</h3>
<p class="">This style of swordsmanship, founded by Shusaku Chiba in the early 19th century, is used to overwhelm foes with a series of attacks. Their teaching is rational, emphasizing the mastery of techniques through training performed by an attacker and a defender. Their dojo, established in 1822 in Edo (today’s Tokyo), remains operational today. </p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yagyu Shinkage Style</h3>
<p class="">The renowned military instructor of the Tokugawa clan founded this swordsmanship style. Starting with Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun, generations of shoguns and the Tokugawa clan are known to have studied this swordsmanship.</p>
<p class="">Nine weapons will be available for battling enemies, including dual blades, Oxtail Swords, great swords, and Odachi.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Long-ranged weapons</h2>
<p class="">Bows and firearms require careful aiming to attack from a distance. Leveraging silent weapons like bows, you can perform a stealth takedown on unaware foes. While firearms are powerful, the gunfire will give away your attack to your enemies. </p>
<p class="">The timed firing of a handgun will stun foes for a prolonged period. It can be used as an attack opportunity to reduce the foe’s Ki cap limit.</p>
<p class="">Fire Pipes blow powerful flames. You can use this long-range weapon to set a group of enemies ablaze or ignite a gunpowder barrel to explode.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ingenious grappling rope actions</h2>
<p class="">You can throw the grappling rope at a latching point to gain leverage in a flash. You can also wield it to pull distant enemies in during combat. Keep the grappling rope in mind to take control of the battlefield from afar.</p>
<p class="">You can hold down R2 to wield a grappling rope to grab a nearby gunpowder barrel and throw it at enemies. The barrel will explode, setting the enemies on fire and inflicting epic damage.</p>
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<p class="">There is no right or wrong way to approach combat with the multitude of options in your arsenal. Experiment with gear and master the many styles Rise of the Ronin has to offer on March 22.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/23/share-of-the-week-best-friends/',
                'Share of the Week: Best Friends',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to shine a light on gaming best friends using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em><a href="https://twitter.com/KenKenVega1/status/1759258533407695173/photo/1">KenKenVega1</a> shares Ratchet &amp; Clank from Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/K_Alien121/status/1760054108839424245/photo/1"><em>K_Alien121</em></a><em> shares Clive and Gav sharing a drink in Final Fantasy XVI</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/jdbolzan/status/1760313026970853780/photo/2"><em>jdbolzan</em></a><em> shares Boozer and Deacon in Days Gone</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Lny_Trpr_EE7/status/1760268381423362376/photo/1"><em>Lny_Trpr_EE7</em></a><em> shares the titular Stray and robot friend B-12</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/scottoka1/status/1759827162251796871/photo/2"><em>scottoka1</em></a><em> shares the Persona 3 Reload protagonist and companions</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/HomuraChihiro/status/1759736546075222481/photo/3"><em>HomuraChihiro</em></a><em> shares the Hunter and their eagle companion in The Pathless</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Comfort<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 28, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week’s theme is all about games that bring you comfort. Share a moment from your go-to comfort game using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/26/foamstars-new-season-groovy-disco-begins-on-march-8/',
                'Foamstars new season Groovy Disco begins on March 8',
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<p class="">Foamstars released on February 6 as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game, and we’re elated that so many players have tried out the game. It’s not too late for PlayStation Plus members to add it to their library before March 4.</p>
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<p class="">In Foamstars, each season will last about 5 weeks, so we’d like to share details on the new season, Groovy Disco, which begins March 8.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Foamstar – Coiff Guy</strong></h3>
<p class="">Groovy Disco features the new Foamstar, Coiff Guy. Coiff Guy can use a rocket launcher-style foam gun to take down enemies from a distance, while his skills include an up-close body slam inspired by his background as a pro wrestler.</p>
<p class="">Coiff Guy can be unlocked by progressing the Season Pass to Tier 31. He may also be unlocked immediately for users who purchase the Premium Pass.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New season Groovy Disco – Season Pass details</strong></h3>
<p class="">Earn XP via online matches, completing missions or clearing Challenges to progress through the Season Pass tiers and unlock new items. In the Groovy Disco Season Pass, on top of the new Foamstar Coiff Guy, Foam Gun skins for multiple characters and a Character skin for The Baristador are also available for free.</p>
<p class="">By purchasing the paid Premium Pass, you can unlock even more glorious rewards. Players will immediately unlock any rewards up to their Season Pass Tier at time of purchase.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Solo Missions added</strong></h3>
<p class="">Missions 4 through 6 will be added to the current Foamstar Missions.</p>
<p class="">In Mission 6, Dark Ramzey will appear, offering a harder challenge compared to the previous bosses.</p>
<p class="">Please try to use what you’ve learned thus far to beat it!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ranked Party – Compete for World Rankings</strong></h3>
<p class="">Compete solo in Ranked Party Lonestar or with a team in Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe. Both events will be available to play in Groovy Disco.</p>
<p class="">Ranks in Foamstars are categorized into seven tiers: Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, Platinum Star, Diamond Star, Superstar, and Party Legend. Once enough Rank Points (RP) have been attained, you will be able to partake in Rank Up Trials which if completed successfully, allow you to progress to the next Rank.</p>
<p class="">The Ranked Party Lonestar action kicks off starting March 11 PST (March 12 UTC), and Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe begins on April 4 PST (Aril 5 UTC).</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Extreme Party – New limited-time events</strong></h3>
<p class="">Extreme Party will be held twice during Groovy Disco. In the first event – All Coiff Guy Party – every player will join the fun as Coiff Guy.The second event, Super Duel Party, will introduce intense 1-on-1 battles. Please see below for the schedule and join these events!</p>
<p class="">The All Coiff Guy Party kicks off on March 22 PST (March 23 UTC), and the Super Duel Party begins on March 30 PST (March 31 UTC).</p>
<p class="">All PlayStation Plus members can redeem, download, and play Foamstars at no extra cost until March 4 on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/26/how-the-star-wars-dark-forces-remaster-devs-nightdive-studios-enhanced-the-classic-fps/',
                'How the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster devs Nightdive Studios enhanced the classic FPS',
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<p class="">Last year, it was revealed that the masters of remasters at Nightdive Studios have taken on the task of bringing the beloved 90s classic Star Wars: Dark Forces to modern audiences. The remaster is set to release February 28 on PS5 and PS4, nearly 30 years after the release of the original game from LucasArts in 1995.</p>
<p class="">Similar to Nightdive’s previous endeavors with titles like Quake II and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008369?smcid=ma">Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster</a> honors the strong foundation of the original while updating it for modern consoles through the studio’s proprietary KEX engine, allowing the game to run at up to 4K resolution at 120FPS on PlayStation 5.</p>
<p class="">With this, fans of the original as well as a whole new generation of gamers, will be able to experience Star Wars: Dark Forces and appreciate what made it such an essential title within LucasArts’ (now Lucasfilm Games) impressive catalog. Further honoring the work that went into its initial development, it’s been revealed that Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster will feature a special Vault jam-packed with never-before-seen content from the making of the 1995 original!</p>
<p class="">With improved spritework and remastered cutscenes, those looking to dig deeper into a truly unique story within the Star Wars galaxy will be able to enjoy a visually pleasing narrative experience as they join protagonist Kyle Katarn, a defector turned mercenary for hire working for the Rebel Alliance, in foiling the Galactic Empire and its secret Dark Troopers Project.</p>
<p class="">As much as we’d love to continue gushing over why this has been such an exciting project for Nightdive and must-play title for fans and newcomers alike, let’s dive deeper into the fascinating history and behind-the-scenes work of breathing new life into Star Wars: Dark Forces with Nightdive’s Project Lead and Producer, Max Waine.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Exploring The Vault</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: What was the most exciting challenge you faced while working on Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Max Waine:</strong> For me, it was bringing something new and worthwhile to existing fans of the game. Our way of tackling that was by bringing in The Vault. It was imperative that I find and present interesting snapshots of the development of the game. From there, it was a lot of coding to make it all work, conversion of various assets to be able to load in the remaster, and a great deal of text to write for the titles and descriptions; balancing being informative of what I <em>did </em>know from the development files without drifting into speculation proved exceptionally difficult.</p>
<p class=""><strong>When diving into the Remaster, what details about the original LucasArts spritework stood out to you from a historical development perspective?</strong></p>
<p class="">From a development perspective, Dark Forces seemed to have a relatively typical way of approaching sprites for the time and genre. A combination of touched-up scanned models, hand-drawn sprites, and rendered 3D models (from 3D Studio) are ordinary fare. The software they used for spritework, DeluxePaint Animation, was also seemingly pretty standard. One interesting detail is that many of the human sprites seemed to be mostly hand-drawn but would use incredibly basic models to provide things like poses and such.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Design and assembly</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>What about the game’s cutscenes? Can you share insight into the work Nightdive has done to remaster these?</strong></p>
<p class="">I integrated the new cutscenes into the game itself, with the help of Daniel Albano to allow for supporting different languages within the cutscenes. Outside of setting up the video player, I created a text-based format that could change the music in-sync with the video the same way the original did.</p>
<p class="">I’ll be paraphrasing Brendan McKinney here, who was our 3D maestro on the cutscenes. Beside Brendan, development was done with paintings of the new characters by Ben Chandler, ship models by Daniel Andersson, and guidance from Lucasfilm Games’ David Yee.</p>
<p class="">Due to the original cutscenes blending of different types of assets, the process of updating the cutscenes proved difficult. Initially the approach was to try to recreate the same cutscenes at a higher resolution, but this resulted in greater scrutiny being drawn to the differences in the disparate types of assets that could be provided in a cutscene.</p>
<p class="">The approach that was ultimately taken was to embrace the mixed medium spirit of the originals while still narrowing the divide so that, even at higher resolution, everything fit comfortably together.</p>
<p class="">This is where Ben Chandler came in, doing painted versions of characters like Crix Madine and Jabba, who were based on or fully taken from stills of the films respectively for their depiction in the original. Brendan recreated the environments in 3D, painting over them afterward to bring the composition nearer to Ben’s character work. The space sequences were approached with the intent to keep things simple, matching the feel of the original work.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Is there a weapon design unique to Dark Forces that you specifically like? What makes it interesting from a development POV?</strong></p>
<p class="">It’s gotta be Kyle’s trusty sidearm, the Bryar pistol. The weapon just really looks the part. A lot of the weapons were rendered out from 3D models, and for some it can chafe against the technical limitations of the time, but the Bryar pistol just looks absolutely perfect as-is.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Adding to this, what can you share about the Phase 02 Dark Trooper character model from a developer standpoint?</strong></p>
<p class="">The Phase 02 Dark Trooper as a character seemed to go through a fair bit of iteration from initial conception to what ended up present in the final game. Renders of the character model definitely appear to be what is used in both the original cutscenes and as a basis for the spritework. I can’t be exactly certain how they animated pre-rendered cutscenes with the Dark Troopers though, as we don’t have a significant amount of the 3D-related assets.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Honoring the original Dark Forces</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>What’s the most impressive feat accomplished with this game based on the time it was created?</strong></p>
<p class="">Dark Forces is greater than the sum of its parts, and while I <em>will </em>point out key impressive aspects of the game, I want to emphasize just how strong it is as a cohesive whole. There are two things that jump out at me the most for the time period: support for 3D environments that allow for room-over-room, which was something that the Doom engine was not capable of; seamless integration of fully 3D objects within the environment (like Kyle’s ship, X-Wings, Mouse Droids, etc.).</p>
<p class=""><strong>Lastly, what do you think Dark Forces did to move the budding FPS genre forward during its time?</strong></p>
<p class="">At a time where FPSs were largely abstract in locales, Dark Forces pushed the tech forward enough to be able to successfully realize familiar and more realistic environments. In addition to that it was able to tell a cohesive story, complete with fully voice-acted cutscenes. The sum total of this is a game that really pushed forward just how immersive FPSs could be.</p>
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<p class="">We want to thank Nightdive’s Max Waine for the blast from the past experience we’ve had learning about the work being put into Star War: Dark Forces Remaster, including how it features The Vault, which packs in a wealth of behind-the-scenes visual content from the development of the 1995 original!</p>
<p class="">Additional features fans can look forward to with Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster are visual improvements, including advanced 3D rendering with realistic lighting and atmospheric effects, and up to 4K at 120FPS on PlayStation 5. Not to mention action-packed, first-person ground combat with 10 weapons and 20 enemy types!</p>
<p class="">Can’t wait to play the Remaster? Keep an eye out for Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster later this month when it releases on PS5 and PS4 on February 28.</p>
<p class=""><em>Co-editing credit for this article goes to Nightdive Studios Community Manager, Morgan Shave</em>r.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/29/gran-turismo-7s-1-43-update-features-three-new-events-new-cars-and-cafe-menu/',
                'Gran Turismo 7’s 1.43 update features three new events, new cars, and Café Menu',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! Update 1.43* for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00pm PST / February 29 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 new cars added this month</h2>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Audi TTS Coupé ’09 </h3>
<p class="">(Can be purchased at Brand Central or Used Car Dealership)</p>
<p class="">A high-performance model aggressively evolved from the TT. </p>
<p class="">The TTS is the high-performance version of the TT, which first debuted at the North American International Auto Show in January of 2008. The powertrain combines a 268.2 BHP @ 35.7 kgfm 2 L direct injection turbo engine with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission. Though it has the same displacement as the standard 2L turbo model, the TTS features a bespoke engine block, pistons, and connecting rods, and the turbocharger has been improved to increase performance. It produces 71 BHP more power and 7.2 kgfm more torque than the normal 2L turbo unit in models such as the 2.0 TFSI quattro. As a result, the 0-62.1 mph acceleration time is 5.2 seconds for the S-Tronic model, and 5.4 seconds for the 6-speed manual transmission. </p>
<p class="">Aside from the standard coupe body, a convertible ‘Roadster’ model was released in certain regions. On the mechanical side, the car is equipped with the ‘Audi Magnetic Ride’ variable dampers system as standard. When selecting the sports mode from the switch on the console, the ride height drops by 10 mm, allowing for more dynamic handling. This also provides a more aggressive ride befitting the TTS name.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR ’06 </h3>
<p class="">(Can be purchased at Brand Central or Used Car Dealership)</p>
<p class="">The ‘9.5’, the final 4G63 powered Lancer Evolution. </p>
<p class="">The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR is the 2006 update of the ‘Lan Evo’ IX GSR which debuted in 2005. On first glance, the car appears to be almost identical to the previous model, but numerous refinements have been made across the entire car. For example, while the maximum power and torque numbers of the 4G63 engine remain the same, the MIVEC variable valve timing system has been retuned, the standard specification turbine wheel has changed to a titanium-aluminium alloy, and the compressor inlet diameter has been downsized. Along with other minor improvements, this resulted in sharper engine response and faster acceleration. The suspension has also been upgraded, employing high spring rate Eibach coils combined with Bilstein dampers, and the electronically controlled ‘Super AYC’ 4WD system has been reprogrammed to focus on cornering ability. </p>
<p class="">There have also been refinements to the aerodynamics with the shape of the front bumper being changed to reduce lift. The ‘MR’ of the model name stands for ‘Mitsubishi Racing’. Throughout the company’s history, this designation has been given to the highest performance sports models. For the Lancer Evolution, MR models first appeared in the VIII line-up, making this IX the second MR model in the car’s history.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Renault R4 GTL ’85 </h3>
<p class="">(Can be purchased at Brand Central or Used Car Dealership)</p>
<p class="">The world’s first hatchback found great success through utilitarian design. </p>
<p class="">The Renault 4 (often called the ‘Quatre’ from its French name) is a compact car that debuted in 1961 to replace the best-selling Renault 4CV. Though its predecessor featured an ‘RR’ layout, which puts both the engine and drive wheels at the very rear of the vehicle, the Renault 4 featured a front-engine front-wheel drive (FF) configuration. The car would prove to be a massive success and served as the people’s car for many years to come. The car’s most notable design element is its packaging which formed the basis of the modern hatchback. The FF configuration allowed for a more spacious interior and the 4 also featured a large and lightly usable luggage space behind the back seats. </p>
<p class="">The mechanicals of the car are also unique. For example, although it features torsion bar suspension, which uses the elastic force of twisting a metal bar in place of a spring, it uses 2 different torsion bars in parallel for each of the rear wheels, which displaces them slightly and results in a different wheelbase on the left and right of the car. Additionally, as the transmission has been placed at the very front of the car, ahead of the engine, gear changes are operated by a long rod which reaches over the engine and protrudes into the cabin. The driver changes gears by pushing and pulling the rod in and out of the dashboard.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Café / Extra Menus </h2>
<p class="">The following Menu has been added:</p>
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<li>Extra Menu No. 36: Lamborghini (Collector Level 43 and above)</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">World Circuits (Event)</h2>
<p class="">The following new events have been added to World Circuits:</p>
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<li>Sunday Cup Classic – Tsukuba Circuit</li>
<li>Japanese Clubman Cup 550 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca</li>
<li>European Clubman Cup 600 – Tsukuba Circuit</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scapes </h2>
<p class="">Pyrenees has been added as a featured curation in Scapes</p>
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                'PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for March 2024',
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<p class="">Hello PlayStation Stars members! This month introduces more exciting Campaigns, from earning Points on acclaimed titles to celebrating award-winning franchises and fan-favorite games. Let’s dive into the featured Campaigns awaiting you in March.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Campaign: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 </strong><strong><em>“Exterminator” Trophy Hunt </em></strong><strong> | Digital Collectible: Symbiote Canister</strong></h3>
<p class="">Available March 7</p>
<p class="">Ready for a challenge? Play Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and earn the “Exterminator” trophy. When you do, you’ll unlock the Symbiote Canister Digital Collectible.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExN3d2ZzNwa2wxdnd3cjh0aWI0MWFnY2N3NGs2amg2YWY3aXcyaHltbCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/y0xMrysyd88kZwpEEl/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Campaign: MLB The Show 24 Launch Day | Digital Collectible: </strong><strong>MLB The Show 24 | Slugger</strong></h3>
<p class="">Available March 15</p>
<p class="">MLB The Show 24 is almost here. To complete the PS Stars Campaign, play MLB The Show 24 on PS4 or PS5 before July 31 to get your  MLB The Show 24 | Slugger Digital Collectible.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Campaign Name: 20 Years of Far Cry</strong></h3>
<p class=""><strong>Digital Collectible: Boomer, Available March 19</strong><br/><strong>Digital Collectible: Chorizo, Available March 24 </strong></p>
<p class="">Happy 20th anniversary, Far Cry! Celebrate the award-winning franchise with a Boomer or Chorizo Digital Collectible. Play any one of the games below to unlock your Digital Collectible. Many of these titles are in the Ubisoft+ Classics collection.</p>
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<li>Far Cry 5 </li>
<li>Far Cry 6 </li>
<li>Far Cry Primal </li>
<li>Far Cry New Dawn </li>
<li>Far Cry 3 </li>
<li>Far Cry 4</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Campaign: We Got the Beat | Rock Music Games| Digital Collectible: Melancholy and the Finite Sadness</strong></h3>
<p class="">Available March 21</p>
<p class="">Celebrate the perfect blend of music and gaming. Play any one of these music-infused titles to earn your Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Drums Rock</li>
<li>Rock Band 4</li>
<li>Ragnarock</li>
<li>The Artful Escape</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: Must-play this Month | Reward: 50 Points</strong></h3>
<p class="">Available March 1</p>
<p class="">We’re shining a spotlight on six titles in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Whether you’re diving into them for the first time or revisiting these treasured titles, playing any one of the following games will earn you 50 Points.</p>
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<li>Shadow of the Tomb Raider</li>
<li>Kena: Bridge of Spirits</li>
<li>Control: Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Sea of Stars</li>
<li>NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…</li>
<li>Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Campaign Name: Your PlayStation Monthly Games Await | Reward: 50 Points</strong></h3>
<p class="">Available March 5  </p>
<p class="">Sifu is one of the <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/28/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-march-ea-sports-f1-23-sifu-hello-neighbor-2-destiny-2-witch-queen/">PlayStation Plus monthly games</a>. Test your skills and reward your perseverance. Try any one of this month’s games and earn 50 Points.</p>
<p class="">Head to PlayStation App to see all PS Stars campaigns throughout the month. Not a PlayStation Stars member yet? Learn more about PlayStation Stars and <a href="https://store.playstation.com/sky/qrcode/?smcid=Social%3ABlog%3Aloyalty-banner%3Ajan24">join for free here</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/01/share-of-the-week-comfort-game/',
                'Share of the Week: Comfort Game',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you share moments from your go-to comfort game 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/Gwyn_VP/status/1762794579063919043/photo/1"><em>Gwyn_VP</em></a><em> shares a view from of the wilds of The Witcher 3</em>.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/wingsforsmiles/status/1762867664563626422/photo/1"><em>wingsforsmiles</em></a><em> shares Aloy surrounded by sunny flowers in Horizon Forbidden West</em>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/RhodWulfLeon/status/1762870115480096880/photo/1"><em>RhodWulfLeon</em></a><em> shares an action shot in the middle of the ring in WWE 2K23</em>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1762726571205402741/photo/3"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> shares Aerith holding Marlene’s hand in Final Fantasy VII Remake.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/jdbolzan/status/1762174494276280347/photo/2"><em>jdbolzan</em></a><em> shares a kitty curled up with its Spider-Man toy in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TerezaBlhov13/status/1761130939843854711/photo/1"><em>TerezaBlhov13</em></a><em> shares Max and Chloe holding hands, facing the unknown in Life is Strange.</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/01/no-rest-for-the-wicked-revealing-new-details-on-combat-crafting-town-building/',
                'No Rest for the Wicked: Revealing new details on combat, crafting, town-building',
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<p class="">You wake up as the survivor of a shipwreck, with nothing more than the ragged clothes on your back to your name. A short trek away lies the dying captain of the vessel, who mentions the place he was trying to reach– a place called Sacrament. And so, your long and difficult journey begins.</p>
<p class="">No Rest for the Wicked is the newest game from Moon Studios, creator of the Ori series. First announced at last year’s Game Awards, this PS5-bound action RPG is as visually luscious as their previous work but wrapped in a darker, mature narrative. We sat down with the team for an early preview of the game to discover more about its central gameplay mechanics and world design.</p>
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<p class="">In the harsh world of No Rest, suffering comes on two fronts: political maneuvering by well-connected royals and religious figures in the wake of the King’s death, and a horrific curse called the pestilence that transforms the humans it claims into unholy abominations. As all this happens, the populace is turning to more desperate and illicit means of survival.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A world of great beauty and unspeakable suffering</h2>
<p class="">Moon Studios is well known for its ability to create compelling worlds and stories, and No Rest for the Wicked explores new territory for the developer. “After having made both Ori games, our next goal was to create our own huge fantasy universe,” says Thomas Mahler. “With Ori, we always relied on using allegory. We told stories that touched people, but we used fantasy creatures that, in essence, had to deal with very human problems. This time, we wanted to actually use humans and craft a Shakespearian tale with very strong human themes like family, trust, betrayal, comradery, and so on.”</p>
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<p class="">To that end, No Rest offers up a very different feel from that of Ori’s warm, inviting natural environments: dilapidated, crumbling fortresses, barren, scarred landscapes, and vicious-looking foes — human and non-human alike — populate the tumultuous land of Isola Sacra. With each sword-slash, you see blood and viscera, illuminating the brutal, painful reality of life here. </p>
<p class="">Yet among it all is a strange and compelling beauty, captured in the gorgeous stylized visuals Moon Studios specializes in, the studio seemingly not missing a step with the switch from 2D to 3D: every frame looks like a painting come to life.</p>
<p class="">“We’re just very much set in not being yet another studio that tries to go for a photorealistic style,” Mahler continues. “We think paintings age less quickly than trying to pursue photorealism. When I see a Caravaggio painting, I’m still amazed by what he was able to accomplish just using oils 500 years ago.”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Humble beginnings</h2>
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<p class="">Starting up the game, you have next to nothing on your person. That changes quickly as you discover a worn one-handed sword and some discarded tools, likely the scraps the nearby bandits didn’t bother looting from their victims. Taking up the blade and using some found materials to cook up a basic stew, you prepare to fight through the area under the bandits’ control to try and reach Sacrament.</p>
<p class="">There are many ways to engage foes–barging in head-first, or trying to get the jump on them with a sneaky ambush–but once you engage them, you’ll need to fight smartly, as your stamina meter makes sure your every move counts. A careless sword swipe, a bad dodge, a failed parry, or a broken guard can quickly get extremely painful. If you’re in a pinch, a well-placed Rune attack might help you turn the tables, but at the cost of focus.</p>
<p class="">Fortunately, you have a variety of gear on your side–which you’ll either find, buy, or craft– and a stat-building system that lets you invest points where you choose on level up. Unlike many action RPGs, which have you pick a class very early and restrict your gear based on that choice, you grow into a class in No Rest for the Wicked more organically. </p>
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<p class="">“We just wanted to give players an extremely diverse set of gear they can find to fulfill all their fantasies of the characters they’d like to play within an RPG,” notes Mahler. “We start the player out with pretty simple movesets, but as they progress further and further, they’ll be able to advance those movesets, and combine various combos, special attacks, and spells together. As for leveling and stat-building, in general, our methodology was that we wanted things to be as active as possible. We believe that players want all progress to be felt instead of just seeing some numbers go up that might not immediately affect your playstyle.”</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shaping your adventure</h2>
<p class="">The overhead view of the action helps the environments in No Rest for the Wicked feel epic and atmospheric while also giving you subtle hints about out-of-the-way paths or hidden nooks and crannies. Background objects may be more destructible than first assumed, often yielding some precious loot as a reward for our experimentation. Pushing against odd-looking walls and bits of geometry that seemed a bit off may reveal passages filled with valuable treasures–and sometimes also their guardians.</p>
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<p class="">Besides combat gear, there are plenty of other items to be acquired–bits of food for cooking, wood and ore for crafting, and assorted other sundries. With tools like an axe or pickaxe, we can chop down trees and harvest ore–though you’ll want to make sure the area is clear from hazards first. Otherwise, a flaming projectile to the face might interrupt your gathering session.</p>
<p class="">The harvesting and crafting elements become more and more pronounced as the game progresses, and eventually, you can choose to engage in the reconstruction of Sacrament. “We have so many different mechanics all mashed into this one game, which we then had to all make work together, “explains Mahler. “The idea is simple: We create certain needs for players and then we provide a lot of tools on how to fulfill those needs. For example, if players choose to farm and engage in housing, crafting, etc., they’ll then be able to take the outcome of those interactions back into the battle.”</p>
<p class="">“The ultimate goal here is once again to fulfill that RPG fantasy and ultimately craft a game that is not just about slaying enemies. We want you to have a diverse set of things you can do at all times. Tired of being in combat? Well, go and get some resources instead. Or go and help rebuild Sacrament. Or engage in housing and build yourself a dream home that constantly produces resources for you. Or go fishing. There should be no end of ‘Or’s’ in this game.”</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The first few steps on a long road</h2>
<p class="">The demo ended with a boss battle against the pestilence-infected Warrick, who has been warped and transformed beyond recognition. It’s not an easy struggle, but learning the parry cues makes the fight more manageable, turning the corrupted creature into a sitting duck for a precious few seconds. So ends the beginning of what’s likely to be a very, very long journey.</p>
<p class="">Thomas Mahler hopes players will enjoy the game his team has spent many moons crafting. “During development, we looked at what current ARPGs offer players. Our goal was to take all the aspects from all these games we love, mix that together, and create a new recipe that ultimately becomes the game we always wanted to play!”</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/04/players-choice-vote-for-februarys-best-new-game-3/',
                'Players’ Choice: Helldivers 2 voted February’s best new game',
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<p class="">It looks like everyone did their part to secure Super Earth’s victory. Congrats to Helldivers 2 and Arrowhead Game Studios!</p>
<p class="">What games have you been playing in March? Share predictions on what will win for this month in the comments below.</p>
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<p class="">February had no shortage of options to choose from, no matter your gaming preference. Did you spend endless hours in multiplayer or take on a solo quest? Do your part and let us know in the poll below.  </p>
<p class=""><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and 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? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, while remakes are reserved for ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.</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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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/05/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-pc-specifications-revealed-out-march-21/',
                'Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition PC specifications revealed, out March 21',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC soon!<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/25/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-comes-to-pc-on-march-21/"> Last month,</a> we detailed the main PC features and now that we are getting closer to launch on March 21, we can share the system requirements and give you more details about some of the customization options that we have added to the PC version.</p>
<p class="">To ensure the game runs on a wide variety of PC hardware, including portable gaming devices, we’ve included graphics presets ranging from very low to very high. This allows gamers with the latest hardware to push their systems, while also providing a great experience on less powerful PCs. Below you’ll find an overview of the specifications we recommend for a variety of presets available in the game.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><thead><tr><th></th><th>Minimum</th><th>Recommended</th><th>High</th><th>Very High</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preset</strong></td><td>Very Low</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>Very High</td></tr><tr><td><strong>AVG Performance</strong></td><td>720P @ 30 FPS</td><td>1080P @ 60 FPS</td><td>1440P @ 60fps / 4K @ 30 FPS</td><td>4K @ 60 FPS</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Processor</strong></td><td>Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X</td><td>Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600</td><td>Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X</td><td>Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Memory</strong></td><td>16GB RAM</td><td>16GB RAM</td><td>16GB RAM</td><td>16GB RAM</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Graphics</strong></td><td>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800</td><td>NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900XT</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Storage</strong></td><td>150GB SSD space</td><td>150GB SSD space</td><td>150GB SSD space</td><td>150GB SSD space</td></tr><tr><td><strong>OS</strong></td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)</td><td>Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">If you prefer to tweak settings and visuals to your own liking, you’ll find plenty of options in the launcher and in the game menus. Next to individual quality settings for textures, level of detail, shadows, water, terrain and more, you can use sliders to adjust the field of view and visual effects like motion blur and film grain. You’ll also find toggles to adjust full screen effects like radial blur, lens flares, bloom and vignette to taste.</p>
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<p class="">On behalf of the teams at Nixxes and Guerrilla, we are excited and looking forward to bringing Aloy’s latest adventure to a new audience on PC. You can wishlist and pre-purchase the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition now on Steam and in the Epic Games Store. The Complete Edition includes the base game and the Burning Shores expansion and the following bonus content:</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/05/mlb-the-show-24-unveils-road-to-the-show-women-pave-their-way/',
                'MLB The Show 24 unveils Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/9dc6dbb5c17ee0253735561b19d499b02cd39f80.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/mlb-the-show/?smcid=ma">MLB The Show 24</a> proudly announces Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way. A brand new addition to the Road to the Show mode.</p>
<p class="">For the first time, you can create and play as a woman ballplayer, with a unique Road to the Show story that evolves with the player over the course of your career. Experience a personalized story where players can interact and build their baseball careers. This path will include all existing features of Road to the Show with the addition of a unique-to-women storyline following a lifelong friendship as it develops in professional baseball.</p>
<p class="">We had the opportunity to hear from Mollie Braley, Narrative Designer, and Kelsie Whitmore, the first woman player in an MLB Partnered League, member of the Women’s USA Baseball National Team, and 2022 USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Ramone Russell: What was the inspiration for creating Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way? Describe the mode, and what are some new features players can look forward to? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Mollie Braley: </strong>This feature was inspired by the stories of women in baseball. Throughout history, women have been making waves in the sport. These include legends such as Toni Stone, who was one of the first women ever to play professional baseball, and has a new Storyline in MLB The Show 24. Our team wanted to create something where dreams become a reality, and we felt like adding this to Road to the Show was the perfect opportunity that gave our players the option to experience this.</p>
<p class="">This addition to RTTS gives players the option to create and play as a woman ballplayer in a way that includes all features of the existing RTTS mode, while also providing a unique path about breaking barriers in baseball. We wanted the scenarios and characters in this new experience to feel as authentic as possible, so we went straight to the source, interviewing and drawing inspiration from some of the most successful women in baseball, such as Kelsie Whitmore. </p>
<p class="">We learned about the immense importance of community and support amongst the small but ever-growing group of women in baseball. This is one of the main reasons we chose to include a buddy character in RTTS for the first time ever. Mia Lewis, your RTTS player’s childhood friend and fellow ballplayer, represents the camaraderie professional players like Kelsie Whitmore have said is so important to their success on and off the field. Mia is a sounding board, a support system, and a competitive player in her own right, and your relationship with her in-game will grow and evolve throughout your career. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>What does the mode and this project mean to you? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Mollie: </strong>This project means the world to me, and it was such a pleasure to work on. I’m so happy to have a hand in growing and evolving MLB The Show 24 with this new inclusion.</p>
<p class="">This is a feature that goes beyond simply allowing players to create a woman ballplayer in the game. It’s also meant to highlight the strength, tenacity, and resilience that it takes to break into the sport; but not shy away from the struggles that many have faced. Through this feature, we can help shine light on the amazing community, support, and talent that have also been part of the journey. This story of adversity and triumph, one that we started telling with Negro Leagues Storylines, is one that so many people can relate to, and reflecting this in a video game is something I care very deeply about and am proud to work on.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kelsie Whitmore: </strong>This new gameplay experience is a unique pivot in the baseball world that will encourage, inspire, and motivate individuals to chase their dreams. There has been a lot of deep thought, meaningful conversations, and the best intentions going into this. I am proud of MLB the Show for taking a chance of applying real life change into the game. To me, this project is a great opportunity for the world to be informed of women who play baseball and that taking their skills to the next level is possible. My hopes for this project is to educate others that women/girls do play baseball and that they are capable of competing in this game at every level.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>What are you most excited to experience in Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Mollie: </strong>The things I’m most excited about experiencing playing as a woman character in RTTS are the evolving interactions with Mia Lewis as her career unfolds alongside mine and all the ways the in-game world responds to my player as she makes her way to the big leagues. </p>
<p class="">I already talked about the new character we’ve added to the RTTS experience if you choose to play as a woman, but there are so many different scenes to discover with her, and her career path may change with each playthrough. That kind of narrative variation is really fun to me and I hope other players will enjoy creating their own unique experiences as well. </p>
<p class="">We also have a ton of new commentary, MLB network segments, and other fun things that relate specifically to your player and your progress that create an immersive experience as you break barriers on your way to the top. </p>
<p class="">MLB The Show 24 hits PS5 and PS4 on March 19.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/05/revealing-5-india-hero-project-games-coming-to-playstation/',
                'Revealing 5 India Hero Project games coming to PlayStation',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/947768ff409c3e430f0649f6a3cf38bdb9216956.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">PlayStation has been part of India’s vibrant gaming scene for over two decades. In May 2023, we embarked on an ambitious journey with the India Hero Project. We aimed to unearth and empower India’s brightest game development talents to share their unique visions with gamers globally. The response was spectacular, with an avalanche of entries that showcased the rich tapestry of Indian culture, innovation, and storytelling.</p>
<p class="">Today, we’re excited to unveil the inaugural cohort of the India Hero Project at our landmark first developer conference in India – Develop India. Join us in celebrating their achievements and the exciting future they represent for gaming. This marks not just a milestone for these talented developers, but a leap forward in our journey to bring extraordinary gaming experiences from India to the world.</p>
<p class="">Get to know the upcoming India-developed games coming to PlayStation below, and stay tuned for future information regarding release timing.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meteora: The Race Against Space Time</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Developer: Big Boot Games</h3>
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<p class="">Shoot yourself into the nebula and join a race for survival. In this arcade combat racer, you’re not just a meteor but a force of nature. Cascade your way through a volatile universe of awe and wonder as you outmaneuver, pursue, and obliterate rival meteors in a dazzling display of strategy and skill.</p>
<p class="">Harness the power of the cosmos, level up your abilities, and climb the leaderboard in an experience that’s as thrilling as it is unforgiving. Your adventure awaits on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, and PC. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fishbowl</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Developer: imissmyfriends </h3>
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<p class="">Fishbowl is a slice-of-life story that takes players on a journey of nostalgia and melancholy, exploring themes of grief, connection, and self-discovery, set in the cultural landscape of urban India. The world is filled with crafted pixel art and an original Lofi soundtrack that forms the backdrop of our game. Fishbowl weaves together a multigenerational narrative, following the aspirations of Alo as she embarks on her first job in a new city, although working from home. </p>
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<p class="">Your decisions throughout the game will shape Alo’s journey, leading to moments of reliving the past and coming to terms with the present through a month of challenges and discoveries with Alo. Prepare for Fishbowl’s robust storytelling and immersive gameplay, coming soon to PlayStation 5 and PC.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mukti</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Developer: Underdogs Studio</h3>
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<p class="">Mukti is a first-person story exploration game set within the immersive environment of an Indian museum, delving deep into a critical social issue: human trafficking. In Mukti, players embark on a journey of discovery as they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the museum, uncovering the harrowing truths and hidden narratives behind the scourge of human trafficking. Through rich storytelling and immersive gameplay mechanics, Mukti invites players to confront the realities that victims and survivors face, shedding light on this pressing global issue.</p>
<p class="">Drawing inspiration from authentic narratives and meticulously researched historical contexts, Mukti aims to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action. Each interaction within the game is designed to provoke empathy, spark dialogue, and ignite change.</p>
<p class="">Launching on PlayStation 5 and PC, Mukti offers an impactful gaming experience that enlightens and empowers. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Requital: Gates of Blood</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Developer: Holy Cow Productions</h3>
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<p class="">Requital: Gates of Blood is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer inspired by Egyptian mythology set in the mystical underworld of Duat. Players assume the role of Zahrah, traversing the afterlife to defeat the mighty guardians of the Gates of Duat. Through a series of intense boss-rush-like encounters, players confront powerful gods, demons, and beasts.</p>
<p class="">Embark on your journey of retribution from the celestial Nile, delving into the dark and twisted realms of the Duat. Engage in the immersive interactions with entirely hand-drawn characters and environments as you unravel the lore that permeates this enigmatic underworld.</p>
<p class="">Launching on PlayStation 5 and PC, traverse the Gates of Duat and forge a path through the afterlife.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Suri: The Seventh Note</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Developer: Tathvamasi</h3>
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<p class="">Suri: The Seventh Note is a 2D action-exploration game set in the enchanting backdrop of mythical India. A world brimming with captivating Indian mythology-inspired narratives, vibrant characters, and mythical locales, from the floating temples in the Himalayas, the lost forts of Rajasthan, ancient jungles nestled in the Western Ghats, and many more. Platforming meets a unique musical dimension as the game’s world synchronizes seamlessly with an enigmatic beat. </p>
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<p class="">Uncover the connection between rhythm and the mystical realm of Ragamandala as you traverse its landscapes and unravel its secrets. This journey promises to transport players to a realm where every step is accompanied by the pulsating heartbeat of the game’s universe. </p>
<p class="">Get ready to embark on this extraordinary adventure, coming soon to PS5 and PC.</p>
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<p class="">Stay tuned for more information on the India Hero Project and all the games in development as we work to bring new gaming experiences to players worldwide.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/05/outcast-a-new-beginning-prioritizes-action-adventure-freedom-on-march-15/',
                'Outcast – A New Beginning prioritizes action-adventure freedom on March 15',
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<p class="">Every choice we made when developing Outcast – A New Beginning had, at its core, one motivation: freedom. It was important to us not to limit where players could go at any point; instead, we gave them the tools to navigate the detailed open world we’ve spent the last few years crafting.</p>
<p class="">We’re incredibly proud of Outcast’s world and want players to share its richness with us. As players set out across Adelpha, we want to reward them for their curiosity and sense of adventure.</p>
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<p class="">Whether it’s blitzing through an invader base and unlocking a new weapon module, zipping through gliding challenges to earn jetpack upgrades, or simply taking in the sights, we’ve strived to make every second spent on the planet of Adelpha feel meaningful to players.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Traveling in style</h2>
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<p class="">Knowing that players would be spending a lot of time in Cutter Slade’s boots, it was important to us that it felt fun to maneuver him through the world. Open-world games often ask players to cross great distances, and it’s our job as developers to ensure that you always feel invigorated by navigating the wilds of Adelpha.</p>
<p class="">When designing how Cutter moved through the world, we didn’t want to gatekeep fun traversal abilities for later in the game. From early in Outcast – A New Beginning, you can take advantage of Adelpha’s teetering precipices and deep valleys with your gliding suit, swooping across the alien landscape.</p>
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<p class="">As you progress, you’ll unlock abilities that make exploration on the ground feel fluid, too – Cutter’s jet sprint lets you skim across land and water. The jetpack’s boost ability can help you dodge enemy attacks, leap over tricky terrain, and rain down fiery justice on the invading forces.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meaningful questlines</h2>
<p class="">By offering players the choice to go anywhere at any time, we knew that we had to make Adelpha feel like a cohesive ecosystem, which extended to how our quests work. The sense of deep exploration we’ve aimed for with Cutter’s movement extends to how we designed our quests, with each of the game’s seven villages possessing a story at their core, waiting to be unraveled.</p>
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<p class="">We didn’t want to restrict players to a single path – naturally, helping Adelpha’s native Talans can take several routes. The coastal village of Sappa, the story you can experience in our currently live PS5 demo, gives a great example of how Outcast’s quest system works.</p>
<p class="">From talking to the fishertalans of Sappa, you’ll find out that the local ventilope tamer has gone missing. As a village who rely on the winged ventilopes for travel and fishing, they’ve fallen into crisis. You can choose how to start helping Sappa – provide a temporary solution by skimming over the water with your jetpack to rustle up fish or make a beeline to the nearest invader base to rescue the tamer.</p>
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<p class="">Once you’ve rescued Sappa’s resident ventilope expert, you’ll find yourself sent down a path that takes you to the far-flung reaches of other villages in a quest to harness an airborne squadron of ventilope bombers that you can call on in combat.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rewarding exploration</h2>
<p class="">This kind of meaningful progression is at the heart of Outcast- A New Beginning – a tangible reason for players to seek out Adelpha’s further reaches.</p>
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<p class="">As you beat back the off-world invaders and navigate across the verdant – but sometimes hostile – world of Adelpha, you’ll come to trust your arsenal above all else. Rather than give players a fixed selection of weapons, we opted for a nigh-endless selection of modules to fit their playstyle. You can swap out your modules on the fly to suit the situation, customizing your weaponry for each encounter with over 100,000 possible combinations.</p>
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<p class="">It isn’t just conventional weaponry that Cutter has at his disposal – with each village you liberate, you’ll gain access to a new ancient power to help you in your quest to liberate the Talan people.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Honoring patient fans</h2>
<p class="">We’ve been fortunate enough to have an incredibly dedicated fanbase since 1999. Though our game may be called A New Beginning, we wear our history on our sleeve. Many of us at Appeal have been here since the original Outcast broke new ground, and it’s been one of the greatest adventures of our careers to bring Cutter Slade’s journey to current-generation hardware in a way that pays homage to our past with references and easter eggs for the most diehard Outcast fans out there.</p>
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<p class="">Making Outcast accessible to a new generation of players has been equally important to honoring the series’ legacy. With each step of the design process, we questioned how newcomer-friendly our world was while ensuring we celebrated the history we were building on by bringing Outcast back in 2024.</p>
<p class="">Outcast – A New Beginning releases on March 15, and you can play the game today with a free demo. We hope we’ll see you in Adelpha!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/06/turbo-golf-racing-tees-off-april-4-on-ps5/',
                'Turbo Golf Racing tees off April 4 on PS5',
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<p class="">Are you ready for the ultimate fusion of racing and golf? Well warm up your engines and polish your golf balls because Hugecalf Studios is proud to announce that Turbo Golf Racing hits PS5 on April 4!</p>
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<p class="">Turbo Golf Racing revolutionizes the traditional sport of golf by introducing turbo-charged cars as the means to putt the ball. Compete in golf or race game modes across over 80 fantastical levels, unlocking a selection of more than 500 cosmetics as you progress.</p>
<p class="">Race mode brings adrenaline-inducing speed to the fairways. Compete against seven opponents in a race to putt your ball first. Equip unique Power Cores, which grant special abilities or passive effects, such as a Magnet that can pull your ball closer or Hyper Glider which increases your cars gliding speed. Collect pick-ups such as Air Strike or Frost Beam to hinder the progress of your rivals in your bid to become the ultimate Turbo Golf Racer.</p>
<p class="">For those who favor a traditional golfing experience, take a moment to unwind in Golf mode, where accuracy outweighs speed. Victory is awarded to the player who putts in the fewest shots, so make every shot count, there’s little room for error.</p>
<p class="">Feel like practicing? Take on Time Trials, a way to learn the maps, refine your skills, and compete in the online leaderboards.</p>
<p class="">Hang out with your friends and play at your own pace in Custom Games. You can line up your favorite maps and customize the cores and pick-ups available.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Launch party</h2>
<p class="">We’ll celebrate Turbo Golf Racing’s launch with a season full of party rewards! For a limited time after launch players can earn our 2 new car bodies: Jester, our clown car, and Bassline, a car equipped with DJ decks and speakers. Other goodies include party shades, musical boosters, and pork pie wheels, totaling over 35 seasonal rewards.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Golf mode</strong></h3>
<p class="">Alongside a season of content, Turbo Golf Racing will feature a new game mode, allowing players to compete in Golf mode with up to seven opponents. This new fast-paced take on golf is only for the most skillful of players. Out of bounds will trigger penalties, so if you want to score an eagle, albatross, or the infamous hole-in-one, you’ll need to be precise with every shot!</p>
<p class="">We’re excited to see you all on the starting line, so mark the 4th of April on your calendar, let the launch party commence!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/07/helldivers-2-new-warbond-launches-march-14-first-look-at-new-weapons-armor-and-more/',
                'Helldivers 2 new Warbond launches March 14, first look at new weapons, armor, and more',
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<p class="">Greetings, fearless heroes of galactic democracy! Steel yourself for the next big push against the disgraceful enemies of freedom with our new Warbond – Cutting Edge*.</p>
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<p class="">Packed with high-voltage vibes, Cutting Edge gives you the chance to enhance your loadout of liberty with ultra-futuristic armour, guns that spit lightning, super stylish capes and epic emotes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Super Earth R&amp;D experiments</h2>
<p class="">Helldivers… we need your help. The brainiacs in Super Earth Research &amp; Development have some cool experimental armor ready to be field-tested. This is where you come in, you’re just the right people for the job.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The EX Series Prototypes</h2>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EX-03 Prototype 3</strong></h3>
<p class="">Includes a rubber underlayer for insulation. Handy, really, as this prototype’s wires operate at a shocking 400,000 volts.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EX-16 Prototype 16</strong></h3>
<p class="">Warning: Electric arc generates a strong magnetic field. Avoid use while near stapled paperwork.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EX-00 Prototype X</strong></h3>
<p class="">The end result of several billion Super Credits and 12 years of research into creating “the Soldier of Tomorrow”. Show us it was worth it.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Expanded arsenal</strong></h2>
<p class="">R&amp;D didn’t stop at armor, though. They’re also rolling out a new series of alien-splitting weapons with electrifying perks!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LAS-16 Sickle</strong></h3>
<p class="">A sweet laser rifle that fires in short bursts. And it doesn’t need reloading. Just watch for overheating or shove a new heatsink in there.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SG-8P Punisher Plasma</strong></h3>
<p class="">Exploding plasma rounds sound deadly… because they are, to aliens and allies! This modified Punisher shotgun is as fun as it is fearsome.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ARC-12 Blitzer</strong></h3>
<p class="">Project an arc of close-range lightning. Good for taking out multiple targets and giving you more time to pick a celebration emote.</p>
<p class="">And you can unlock a new stun grenade, the G-23 Stun, and the LAS-7 Dagger pistol.</p>
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<p class="">I know what I’ll be doing… equipping the LAS-7 Dagger <em>AND </em>LAS-16 Sickle at the same time, turning my Helldiver into a real live wire and melting the foes of Managed Democracy on sight.</p>
<p class="">But we’ve got to do this with a touch of style, right? Get creative and accessorize your armor sets with three new capes, featuring matching colors and designs.</p>
<p class="">My favorite is the Botslayer: a light tan cape that will no doubt look great soaked in Automaton oil.</p>
<p class="">There are even matching player cards for each cape, as well as three new emotes.</p>
<p class="">Cutting Edge is rolling out to your Destroyer’s Acquisitions panel March 14, soldiers.</p>
<p class="">Get ready to spill some oil in style. Prepare for deployment.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*PSN account required</em><strong><em>. </em></strong><em>Content shown requires base game, paid purchase of Super Credits, and game progression to unlock.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/07/beat-saber-daft-punk-music-pack-out-today-full-tracklist-revealed/',
                'Beat Saber Daft Punk music pack out today, full tracklist revealed',
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<p class="">Few artists have been more requested by our community than our latest release, Daft Punk. The wait is over, we are excited to announce the Daft Punk Music Pack is now available on <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/beat-saber/?smcid=ma">Beat Saber for PS VR and PS VR 2</a>!</p>
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<p class="">Formed in Paris in 1993, the duo quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most influential electronic music artists of all time, spanning genres and inspiring the global music industry for many years. The iconic helmets and robot personas they adopted allowed more focus on their music and craft, and became an undeniable part of Daft Punk’s image and brand.</p>
<p class="">The Daft Punk Music Pack brings 10 of the band’s top hits so we can all celebrate their work through their almost 30-year history. We’re sure that everyone will find their favorites in our packed selection.</p>
<p class="">The tracklist includes:</p>
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<li>Around The World</li>
<li>Around The World / Harder Better Faster Stronger (Live 2007)</li>
<li>Da Funk / Daftendirekt (Live 2007)</li>
<li>Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)</li>
<li>Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger</li>
<li>Lose Yourself to Dance (feat. Pharrell Williams)</li>
<li>One More Time</li>
<li>Technologic</li>
<li>The Prime Time of Your Life (Live 2007)</li>
<li>Veridis Quo</li>
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<p class="">What’s even more exciting is that for the very first time ever, we’re launching live music in the game, bringing select high-energy tracks from the legendary live show Alive 2007. If you’re up for a challenge, this music pack features the longest song ever released on Beat Saber – The Prime Time of Your Life (Live 2007) – it’s 10 mins and 23 seconds long!</p>
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<p class="">The music pack is accompanied by a new custom in-game environment in gold/silver color palette,  inspired by the band’s iconic triangle stage look from their live shows. We took it to the next level and created a beautiful space-y environment, surrounding the player with stars (some even orbit around you). The environment brings captivating new tech for lasers like physics and length.</p>
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<p class="">Beat Saber players can get the 10-song Daft Punk Music Pack for 12.99 USD / 12.99 EUR, or if they don’t have Beat Saber just yet, they can jump in with a discounted bundle that includes the Beat Saber base game plus a full music pack for 39.99 USD / 39.99 EUR.</p>
<p class="">Let’s lose ourselves to dance!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/08/playstation-store-february-2024s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: February 2024’s top downloads',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/fee96021b88d9d1ff13d81bab070c37e582087a8.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. February’s PS5 list saw players doing their part to save democracy and humankind from extinction with new releases Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth storming the top three in both US and EU regions. The bone-crushing new release Legendary Tales surged the PS VR2 list breaking the top three of most downloads in both US and EU regions.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>HELLDIVERS 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>HELLDIVERS 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>SKULL AND BONES</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>SKULL AND BONES</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Persona 3 Reload</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>TEKKEN 8</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>TEKKEN 8</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Pacific Drive</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Need for Speed Unbound</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Persona 3 Reload</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>A Way Out</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Injustice 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Return to Arkham</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Need for Speed Payback</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overcooked! 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Unravel Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Return to Arkham</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Mortal Kombat 11</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Last Of Us Remastered</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Last Of Us Remastered</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>God of War</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>A Way Out</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overcooked! 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Wobbly Life</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR2 Games*</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">US/Canada</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Legendary Tales</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ForeVR Bowl</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Legendary Tales</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Ultrawings 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Ultrawings 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PSVR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">US/Canada</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Creed Rise to Glory</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Borderlands 2 VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Lethal VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Goalkeeper VR Challenge</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>DOOM 3: VR Edition</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) </strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">US/Canada</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">EU</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Fortnite</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>HAWKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>HAWKED</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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                'Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 brings the powers of the gods to Battle Royale',
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<p class="">Pandora’s box has been opened, unleashing the myths and mortals of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/fortnite/?smcid=ma">Fortnite</a> Chapter 5 Season 2! Olympian legends — like thunder god Zeus and Hades king of the underworld — now rule the Battle Royale Island with otherworldly rage. Turn the tides against them like Poseidon in Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths &amp; Mortals, out now!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Locations of legend</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Grim Gate awaits</h3>
<p class="">Brave enough to take on the horrors of The Underworld? Make your way to the west of the Island to Grim Gate,<strong> </strong>one of the ways to gain entry. But be wary of Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards this location. Will you best him in combat?</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Enter The Underworld</h3>
<p class="">Welcome to the home of Hades: The Underworld.<strong> </strong>This dilapidated land is as barren as Hades’ heart.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The glorious Mount Olympus</h3>
<p class="">Home of Zeus, Mount Olympus is the opposite of The Underworld — vast structures and monuments grace the great mountain. Take in all its glory, but keep your eyes peeled for opponents.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">It’s a Brawler’s Battleground</h3>
<p class="">Ares, the god of war, is always hunting for his next challenge. Venture south of Mount Olympus to Ares’ Brawler’s Battleground arena. (Heads up to all the Ares enthusiasts out there: he’ll be the Outfit of April 2024’s Fortnite Crew Pack).</p>
<p class="">Feel free to marvel at the locations that the gods have brought with them, but don’t forget what else has emerged from Pandora’s box…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unleashing chaos upon the land</h2>
<p class="">Harness the weapons and powers of the gods to carve your path to victory. Here’s a quick look at what you can wield in Myths &amp; Mortals:</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zap opponents with the Thunderbolt of Zeus</h3>
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<p class="">Bring a storm down on your opponents with the Thunderbolt of Zeus. Unleash this power to rise into the air and hurl lightning bolts like Zeus himself. You can throw three lightning bolts total with a cooldown in between, so use this power wisely. To claim this Mythic power as your own, defeat Zeus or find it across the Island.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Grab the Warforged Assault Rifle</h3>
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<p class="">The Warforged Assault Rifle<strong> </strong>is a powerful yet unruly assault rifle forged for battle-hungry gods.With its high damage and rate of fire, no wonder it’s a favorite of Ares. Find one by exploring the Island or by defeating Ares for the Mythic version.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Go crazy with the Gatekeeper Shotgun</h3>
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<p class="">The Gatekeeper Shotgun fires three aggressive rounds at a short range, perfect for close combat. Forged for Cereberus by Hephaestus, this shotgun packs a bite almost as strong as Cereberus’. Defeat him to claim the Mythic version, or explore the Island to collect a normal one.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Herald danger with the Harbinger SMG</h3>
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<p class="">The Harbinger SMG is almost as unforgiving and relentless as Hades himself. This SMG has increased recoil and bloom the longer you fire it, so be precise! Become the harbinger of doom by defeating Hades for the Mythic version, or simply be a harbinger of chaos by finding a regular version on the Island.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hunt for the Huntress DMR</h3>
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<p class="">Craving the hunt, the goddess Artemis prefers to keep distance between her and her prey. Created to punish mortals, the Huntress DMR is no slouch against the gods either. Take down Zeus to claim the Mythic version or find a normal version across the Island.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take flight with the Wings of Icarus</h2>
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<p class="">The Thunderbolt of Zeus isn’t the only Olympian power! Soar through the skies and dive-bomb your enemies with the Wings of Icarus. Spreading your wings for too long will cause your wings to burn up, as will taking too much damage, so don’t get too carried away! (What’s that saying about flying too close to the sun?) This Mythic power can be found across the Island.</p>
<p class="">Not enough power for you? Later in the season, the Chains of Hades Olympian power will become available. It’s sure to pull you in so be on the lookout!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Myths &amp; mods</h2>
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<p class="">Supernatural beings tend to be fans of advanced techniques. The new Thermal Scope mod can be attached to any scoped weapon, which doubles the scope view and adds a thermal effect that can be toggled on or off. Want to be quick like Hermes? With the Speedgrip mod, your movement speed while aiming will increase.</p>
<p class="">Mods can be found at Mod Benches, which are now located in Weapons Bunkers. The unchained bunkers will unlock in the middle of the match, so raid them for mods and weapons when the time comes!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Myths &amp; Mortals Battle Pass</h2>
<p class="">Alongside Chapter 5 Season 2 comes the<a href="https://www.fortnite.com/battle-pass"> </a>Myths &amp; Mortals Battle Pass. With the Battle Pass, unlock rewards in Fortnite by earning XP across Fortnite Battle Royale, creator-made islands, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. Among these rewards are Outfits of some of the legends above, including Zeus and Artemis!</p>
<p class="">Purchase the Myths &amp; Mortals Battle Pass for only 950 V-Bucks and earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks back by progressing in it.</p>



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<p class="">With the Myths &amp; Mortals Battle Pass purchase, you can unlock these Olympian Outfits:</p>
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<li>Cerberus <em>(unlocked immediately)</em>: Rise from The Underworld.</li>
<li>Aphrodite: Lead with your heart.</li>
<li>Poseidon: King of the beach.</li>
<li>Medusa: Humanity’s stone-hearted defender.</li>
<li>Zeus: Warrior-king of the gods.</li>
<li>Artemis: All must respect the natural laws, even the gods.</li>
<li>Hades: The overseer of The Underworld.</li>
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<p class="">The gods aren’t the only ones known for controlling the elements. Later in the season, unlock the Avatar Korra.</p>
<p class="">With Pandora’s box open, it’s time to become a myth of your own. Take up the weapons and powers of the gods in Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths &amp; Mortals.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/11/the-finals-season-2-first-details-on-hacking-themed-season-2-live-march-14/',
                'The Finals Season 2: first details on hacking-themed season 2, live March 14',
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<p class="">Season 2 of The Finals arrives on March 14 and strange things are happening in the free-to-play arena. The game show has been compromised by the rogue hacking collective CNS, and showrunners are scrambling to decipher their cryptic messages — but one thing is clear: the show must go on!</p>
<p class="">On top of new weapons to spice up the loadout of each class, viewers and contestants alike can keep an eye out for game-changing additions that are likely to disrupt the game show. The hacker collective has infiltrated the source code to add gadgets and abilities, alter maps, and even enter unauthorized contestants.</p>
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<p class="">Throughout this jam-packed season, contestants can expect to experience the hacked and voxelized new map, several limited-time game modes, an all-new 5v5 game mode, and the new Hacker Playstyle. Contestants can step into the shoes of CNS, with a set of gadgets &amp; a new specialization that can be mixed and matched with the existing toolset. Raise barriers, remove walls, defy gravity, tunnel across the arena, and transform items — become the glitch in the system, the ultimate cyber tactician, and bring a new dimension to the game.</p>
<p class="">Let’s take a closer look at the gadgets and abilities CNS has hacked together:</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Dematerializer for Mediums</strong></h3>
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<p class="">A specialization that temporarily erases physical surfaces, like walls and ceilings — allowing contestants to see, shoot, and pass through them. Create new passageways and close them back up again as contestants turn every obstacle in their path into an open door.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Anti-Gravity Cube for Heavys</strong></h3>
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<p class="">A deployable cube that manipulates gravity in its immediate area, lifting contestants and objects upwards. Is it a traversal tool? Or a defensive gadget? It’s up to each contestant.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Gateway for Lights</strong></h3>
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<p class="">A pair of limited-range deployable portals. When both are thrown and activated, contestants and objects can move between the two locations. Anyone can use a portal, but players can’t see or shoot through them! Perfect for a quick getaway, when things get hairy.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Data Reshaper for Mediums</strong></h3>
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<p class="">A gadget that changes enemy fortifications (or any random objects for that matter) into something else entirely — like turning an enemy mine into a chair. Or an enemy turret into a table. Great for breaking through enemy defenses.</p>
<p class="">This and much more is coming in Season 2. So what are you waiting for? Head into the arena, join CNS, and disrupt the fabric of the arena in Season 2, arriving March 14.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/11/rise-of-the-ronin-hands-on-report-team-ninjas-first-open-world-is-a-wandering-swordsmans-playground/',
                'Rise of the Ronin hands-on report: Team Ninja’s first open-world is a wandering swordsman’s playground',
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<p class="">Team Ninja has become synonymous with best-in-class action gameplay. From Ninja Gaiden to Nioh 2, the fundamental act of swinging a sword or spear (or any number of deadly weapons) is reliably complex and satisfying, often with a challenging-yet-rewarding learning curve.</p>
<p class="">That Rise of the Ronin carries on this tradition is hardly a surprise—but, their latest work on PlayStation 5 offers <em>so much more </em>than satisfying combat. Team Ninja jumped katana-first into the crowded open-world space, and delivers something uniquely compelling.</p>
<p class="">I had a chance to play the game’s opening hours, and am excited to share details about the eclectic sights, sounds, combat, and traversal of Bakumatsu-era Yokohama. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A whole new world</strong></h2>



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<p class="">After finishing the linear prologue, the events of which I won’t spoil here, I soon found myself thrust into the game’s vast open world—a first for Team Ninja. Armed with a katana, Western-style saber, musket, and trusty steed, I took the long route to Yokohama, scouring the countryside for crafting materials, climbing rooftops to pet cats (one of the game’s hidden collectibles), and freeing villages from the clutches of bloodthirsty bandits. Rise of the Ronin does a fantastic job of always keeping something curious in view—finish one side activity, and there’s usually another just out of reach to catch your eye.</p>
<p class="">Of course, the bustling port city of Yokohama is the centerpiece of this open-world environment (and, later, Edo and Kyoto), and it’s here that the game fully comes into its own. Yokohama in the late 19th century is caught between worlds, having recently been subject to American “gunboat diplomacy.” This is evident in the city’s eclectic mix of influences: guns and swords; top hats and kimono; and a fascinating tapestry of traditional Japanese dwellings and imposing brick structures.</p>
<p class="">The upshot is that this place is dense with opportunities to explore, and Team Ninja gives the player several tools to take advantage of the city’s verticality. Climbing up (or using a grappling hook) to scale buildings, and then using your prototype glider to soar across the rooftops, is a breeze. Rise of the Ronin drew me in for its uniquely textured world as much as the game’s razor-sharp combat.</p>
<p class="">I also acquired lodging in the city, where I was able to not only hang out, chat, and give gifts to visiting companions, but also rearrange furniture, customize my ronin’s appearance, and freely reset skill points.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Parry and riposte</strong></h2>
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<p class="">For those familiar with Team Ninja’s recent run of modern action classics, Rise of the Ronin places a much greater emphasis on the duel<em> </em>itself. The game achieves this by prioritizing parries, called Countersparks, that drain your enemy’s Ki (stamina), which in turn makes them vulnerable to gruesome critical hits. Optimal play seems to emphasize staying within striking distance and timing your opponents’ attacks to counter, rather than the attack-and-dodge routine typical in games of this type. The combination of metal-on-metal clangs and bright sparks flying gives these duels a very cinematic feel—as does the speed with which you can slay your foes following successful Countersparks. Critical hits are varied and brutal, replete with detached limbs and massive blood sprays, making Counterpsarks worth the significant risk to pull off.</p>
<p class="">Some additional gameplay details that stuck out to me:</p>
<p class="">●  <strong>Gruesome stealth kills and critical hits will terrify your opponents’ companions</strong>, thus lowering their Ki and making them easier to dispatch. In a similar way, slaying the more resilient enemy leaders first will lower the Ki of their weaker henchmen.</p>
<p class="">●  <strong>The grappling hook can be used to hurl explosive barrels and other hazards</strong> into your opponents, as well as pull archers down from irritating vantage points (among other uses).</p>
<p class="">●  <strong>Parrying incoming bullets sets your sword aflame</strong>, giving your attacks a temporary damage boost.</p>
<p class="">●  Rise of the Ronin affords the player a ton of <strong>flexibility in how they approach combat encounters</strong>, whether you want to whittle down the horde by landing headshots from afar, or first prey on vulnerable sentries with stealth strikes. You can even carry out surprise attacks while gliding overhead.</p>
<p class="">●  On certain missions, you’re able to <strong>bring along companions</strong> with whom you’ve established Bonds. While they will of course attack on their own, you can also take control of these other characters as you wish.</p>
<p class="">I also got to experience two of the game’s Combat Styles, movesets for each weapon that unlock and evolve as you progress through the game (and there appear to be dozens to discover). Each Combat Style holds advantages and disadvantages against certain weapons, and you can swap them on the fly to give you a leg up against your foes.</p>
<p class="">Finally, it’s worth noting that the game’s strength, dexterity, intelligence, and skill trees can also unlock new dialogue options. In one instance, I was able to intimidate a group of pesky officials before initiating a brawl, consequently lowering their Ki gauges at the start of the fight.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Flight of the Ronin</strong></h2>
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<p class="">My time with Rise of the Ronin concluded with an aerial base infiltration, gliding through the air with three companions to take on a boss and retrieve inventor Igashichi Iizuka’s rudimentary camera. This climactic mission challenged me to use all the tools at my disposal, flinging environmental hazards and picking off enemies at range before facing off in a duel against a club-wielding brute. But before putting the controller down, standing among the bloody wreckage of my first major battle, I took a moment to pet a stray cat.</p>
<p class="">This is just a slice of the adventure players can unsheathe in Rise of the Ronin when it hits PS5 on March 22, 2024.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/12/helldivers-2-how-arrowhead-turned-the-twin-stick-shooter-original-into-a-bombastic-ps5-sequel/',
                'Helldivers 2: how Arrowhead turned the twin-stick shooter original into a bombastic PS5 sequel',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/aadde46492c7346879ad61434c299f8f3aee871d.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Helldivers 2 has exploded onto the gaming scene in a massive way. This co-operative third-person shooter packed with danger, action, humor, and surprises has already become one of this year’s most talked-about games. What some people may be less familiar with though is its progenitor. The original Helldivers, which debuted in 2015 (and is still active) is a co-op, multiplayer overhead twin-stick shooter packed with action, intensity, and plenty of challenging situations that a player might find themselves in.</p>
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<p class="">We asked Johan Pilestedt, CEO &amp; Creative Director at Arrowhead Studios about the process of adapting the original overhead-view gameplay of Helldivers into the third-person format–after first congratulating him for the rip-roaring success of the game. We asked how the team felt about the positive reception. “Overwhelmed and ecstatic! Over the last 15 years, we’ve seen a keen interest in the types of games we make and it was great to see our work recognized at this scale.”</p>
<p class="">He then elaborated on the process of choosing to go third-person view. “After the successful launch of the original Helldivers, we knew we wanted to test the game design philosophy in first- or third-person. Our stance has never been about ‘only top-down.’ However, a lot of the things we are aiming for when we make games lend themselves to perspectives that are a bit more “removed” from play, such as our commitment to draw inspiration from real life and pop culture. We tried this by pulling down the camera in Helldivers. We wound up feeling really excited by the viscerality of the combat, which made us committed to exploring what Helldivers would be like in third-person.”</p>
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<p class="">Maintaining a persistent sense of danger and chaos was crucial to both games. “Maintaining the sense of chaos was one of the largest challenges we had in creating Helldivers 2. In a top-down perspective, everyone knows what the team members are doing and shares the same reality. But in Helldivers 2, each player has their own perception of events that have unfolded. You gain some and lose some from both approaches.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The launch trailer for the original Helldivers, showing many elements that’ll be familiar to players playing the PS5 sequel today.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The launch trailer for Helldivers 2.</em></p>
<p class="">“Since Helldivers is fundamentally a game where collaboration and cooperation is key, we struggled with this early on. The key thing that resolved this was the need for the “watering hole” which encourages players to gather in certain locations. We created these locations dynamically by making the shared resupply stratagem, players dropping sample containers upon death, and through reinforcement Placement. I believe that a good co-op game forces players to play together, but a great one makes players want to play together. Helldivers 2 should feel like when you are going into a dark basement – You want a friend by your side. And we could only achieve this by creating the sensation that no single person can do this alone–even though some crazy people out there have done so!”</p>
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<p class="">How did the team reference the first Helldivers’ core gameplay mechanics and progression loop when creating Helldivers 2? “Initially we went further away from the original Helldivers,” explains Pilestedt. “Our philosophy is always “don’t mimic, understand deeply and go from there”. Helldivers 1 took a lot of inspiration from real life and military-sim experiences – merged with combat against extraterrestrials. The distance in top-down viewpoints, however, does not allow for more immersive experiences. We also had pivotal functions that we knew we wanted to include: The viscerality and intensity of combat, the haphazardness and friendly fire. We always knew we wanted the juxtaposition between the fragility of humans with overpowered tools versus physically superior foes only vulnerable to heavy weapons. Feeling human is a key part to the Helldivers experience.”</p>
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<p class="">Which brings us to another major element of both titles: friendly fire always being turned on, and all of the headaches and hilarity that ensues. Pilestedt described the logic behind its inclusion. “The most important thing when we make games is believability. Things should be consistent in the game world and therefore, we must have friendly fire. If your bullets can kill enemies, and the enemies can kill you, then logic dictates that your bullets must also be able to kill your friends. This kind of design is inherently systematic, where we create a rule set that applies to everything in the game world, with minor exceptions.”</p>
<p class="">“What this does, and maybe most clearly noted by friendly fire, is create a complexity to the gameplay where players have to actively think during combat sequences – not in a “solve the puzzle” way but instead in a very primal creative problem solving way. Also, the chuckles that happen when you accidentally carpet bomb your friends allows for a playfulness that in reality would be a tragedy – but within the self bounds of games we can explore the dark humor of these situations. And finally,, the friendly fire element makes the players a true interactable part of the game world that plays a great part in positioning and helps with team play.”</p>
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<p class="">Another element that appears in both games are the stratagems, powerful tools that can be accessed using a special code and called onto the battlefield when needed. We asked how the concept emerged, and how they developed between the two games. “Generally, stratagems are based on real world examples. We’re interested in both war movies and pop culture, so in some cases the concept may be inspired by a pop-culture reference, but realism is added by taking real world guns and applying them to the mechanics.”</p>
<p class="">“All-in-all, stratagems are generally designed in an iterative and sprint based fashion. We play the game and get bored by the current selection, so we add another one. Maybe a designer that has an idea, such as the walking barrage, or something more advanced. The Exo-44 Walker that came about by the team saying “Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a mech?” Then the process started. What would a mech be like in this universe? What would the armament be? What would be the strengths and weaknesses of a mech? It all comes back to believability.”</p>
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<p class="">Helldivers II looks to have a long and prosperous future ahead of itself, so we wanted to know what players can expect in the future. “So much! The game is designed from the ground up to be an expandable universe. We have grand plans, but we do not want to make any early announcements as we love to surprise and delight players with new stuff. What I can say is that we have a massive list of quality of life improvement ideas that we source from the community.”</p>
<p class="">And any advice for new Helldivers? “Come in with an open mind, be kind and do your part. This is a fun community where everyone is on the same side. We’d love to have you spread some democracy with us. You never know what’s going to happen – login to Helldivers 2 and help create the history of Super Earth and the Galactic War.”</p>
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                'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: How Nobuo Uematsu and Loren Allred created Aerith’s “No Promises to Keep”',
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<p class="">We’ll say this up front for those of you still exploring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s vast world: there are no late-game story spoilers here. As seen in its pre-release debut via a new trailer late last year, the action RPG’s theme song “No Promises to Keep” is performed in-game by Aerith. Behind the scenes though, the track was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer behind the iconic soundtracks for much of the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy VII Remake. The song’s vocals were performed by American singer Loren Allred, who brought her spellbinding singing voice to the track, augmenting the beautiful—yet tragic—world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the epic story told within it.</p>
<p class="">The two musicians sat down for an exclusive interview to delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of the creation of this celebrated ballad, inspired by Aerith.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Nobuo Uematsu</strong></p>
<p class=""><em>Nobuo Uematsu is a Japanese composer whose prominent career started in 1986 when he joined Square, a Tokyo-based video game studio. During his 18 years of tenure as a composer for Square, he contributed to many game scores, including the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Legend, and Chrono Trigger. In 2004, he left Square to establish his own production companies, SMILE PLEASE and Dog Ear Records, where he continued to work on various game music projects. In 2020, Uematsu composed a theme song for Final Fantasy VII Remake, which won the Japan Gold Disc Award for “Soundtrack Album of the Year.” Besides his renowned game scores, he has entered a new realm of global success by producing and directing orchestra world tours. More recently, he has held Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI SHOW, featuring various style performances by Nobuo Uematsu himself and his band, a live performance by his band, and a live reading of “The Story of Blik-O,” an original work for which he wrote both the story and the music.</em></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Loren Allred</strong></p>
<p class=""><em>Loren Allred is a singer and songwriter who gained acclaim for her astounding vocal performance of the multi-platinum song “Never Enough” from the Oscar-nominated and Grammy award-winning “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack and film. Although she wasn’t a familiar face to the public, in April 2022, Loren appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, where she performed “Never Enough” and received a Golden Buzzer, sending shockwaves throughout the industry. Loren is widely regarded as one of the industry’s greatest voices and has collaborated with Michael Bublé and toured globally with recording legends Andrea Bocelli and David Foster.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Uematsu knew Allred’s singing voice was “it”</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: As you composed the theme songs of both Remake and Rebirth, what are your feelings about having to work on Final Fantasy VII scores today?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> The original Final Fantasy VII was released 27 years ago. I highly doubt that the music from my 30s will resonate with fans today. So, I feel very grateful to be invited back to work on the game scores. Very fortunate, indeed.</p>
<p class=""><strong>To compose “No Promises to Keep,” what kind of communication did you have with the creative director, Tetsuya Nomura, and the scenario writer, Kazushige Nojima?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> I think the three of us unanimously had a predetermined vision to go with a ballad. Since I am typically inclined to write ballads, I was hoping for a ballad as it would allow me to create melodies as my heart desired. And it turned out everyone was on the same page. As we watched a provisional scene of Aerith singing, the three of us agreed a classic ballad would be a perfect fit.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Did Mr. Nomura make any specific requests for the song?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> No, not really, since we all agreed on a ballad fairly smoothly. However, he did say that he wanted Loren Allred to sing the theme song.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What was your first impression after hearing Loren’s singing voice?</strong><strong><br/></strong><strong><br/></strong><strong>Uematsu:</strong> Although I didn’t know her name at that time, I immediately knew she was “it” when I heard her voice. Then I listened to “Never Enough” from “The Greatest Showman” and thought, “She is great. She’s the one we’re looking for!” But we couldn’t get ahead of ourselves because this was before we even contacted her and knew she’d be on board.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>What was the inspiration behind No Promises to Keep?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> Since it is a ballad, I wanted to make it absolutely electrifying. I was asked to make the song so that the key phrase would play in repetition, and that’s when Harry Nilsson’s “Without You” came to mind. I took inspiration from it and decided to repeat a key phrase in the chorus.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> “Without You” is one of my favorite songs.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> Mine, too. But it turned out that no one repeated the key phrases in the lyrics after all [laughs].</p>
<p class=""><strong>Does that mean you started composing the music without Mr. Nojima’s lyrics?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> That’s correct. I first composed the melody and gave it to Mr. Nojima and the team. From there, they came up with the lyrics. When I was writing the song, I wanted to make the song memorable and catchy, the same key phrase being repeated again and again.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> So, even though you (Mr. Uematsu) didn’t write the lyrics, you had already envisioned a structure where the chorus would be repeated to make the song more pop?</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> Yes. I thought repeating key phrases would make the song catchy.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> Cool! That’s interesting!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mutual trust: how they overcame challenges during recording</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong><br/></strong><strong>So, Loren, please tell us how you felt when Square Enix contacted you.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> It was two years ago when I received an email from Square Enix. However, the message was very vague. I immediately started looking and learned that it was for a game title and that it was a song by Mr. Uematsu. I was already familiar with his work, and I was thrilled to learn that it was for the Final Fantasy franchise. As someone who knew about Aerith’s character growing up, this really meant a lot to me.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>What was your prior impression of the Final Fantasy series?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren: </strong>Final Fantasy is a highly imaginative fantasy game series featuring very complex, engaging characters, and of course, I knew Mr. Uematsu was the composer. Both the story and music are essential aspects of the game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> I am happy you feel that way.</p>
<p class=""><strong>How did you feel when you first listened to “No Promises to Keep?”</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> The melody was very prominent. I could palpate sweet and epic moments of the story through the melody and feel the elevation of the song. I thought how amazing it would be to experience all these dynamic sensations in the game. Also, I knew this would be a paramount platform for Aerith to reflect her inner character through lyrics and express it to the fans, as it was her first time singing.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> This is the first time I’ve heard this, and I’m glad she sensed exactly what we were aiming for. “No Promises to Keep” is a love song. I wanted it to exude a sweet feeling, but at the same time, evoke the complex feeling as Aerith confessed her feelings. I tried to build up the song as it climaxed, exactly as Loren described.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> One of my initial thoughts was how challenging it would be to sing the song. As a vocalist, I find it easier to sing higher notes with an open mouth to produce the “aa” sound, but many lines of the song ended in the “ee” sound [laughs].</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> You’ll have to take that up with the English songwriter [laughs].</p>
<p class=""><strong>Was there anything you paid attention to when singing “No Promises to Keep”?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I wanted to get to know Aerith well, and I also wanted to depict her relationship with Cloud. So, for me to channel her fragile and pure personality, I needed to change certain elements of my natural vocals to match up with her character.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> But I also enjoyed singing the band version* because it allowed me to be me, adding more riffs and fun things.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> I agree with you. You seemed to have enjoyed singing the band version more. You nailed singing the orchestral version used in the game, but you were very lively when you were singing the band version. It was fascinating to watch you perform differently, and it made me happy to see two different versions of youself.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I have done similar work on “The Greatest Showman,” where I provided my singing voice for a character. So, in a way, both of these experiences are like acting. However, since I have my own style outside of movies and games, I’m humbled to hear that you also enjoyed my style of singing.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Were you, Mr. Uematsu, in the studio during the recording sessions?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> The Tokyo team and the U.S. team were working remotely during the recording process. Loren was recording in the U.S., and I was in Tokyo, so we didn’t get to work together in person.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Do you have any memorable moments during the recording process?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I worked remotely with the Japan team. But we had some internet problems and got disconnected occasionally. The line got dropped just as an interpreter translated what had just been said, leaving me to imagine what was being said. When the connection was restored, the call dropped again as I got ready to speak. Because this happened frequently and became a time-consuming process, I asked if they would trust me to sing the song as I saw fit and submit the best recording version. They readily agreed. I was immensely touched by the trust they placed in me. I had a video crew from London with me that day, and it was after 2am when we finally finished shooting, but it was a great experience [laughs].</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> It wasn’t like we just told her to sing however she was pleased from the get-go; we had communicated precisely and in entirety about how we wanted the song to be sung, like, “I want you to sing this part like this.” We had already discussed and confirmed details when we decided we couldn’t continue with the unstable connection. At that point, we had already established the trust for her to sing independently, so it wasn’t like I offhandedly threw the whole thing over to her [laughs]. So, while I wasn’t there with her to actually watch her sing, I listened to the final version when it was ready.</p>
<p class=""><strong>What did you think when you listened to “No Promises to Keep” by Loren?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> One word; amazing! I will never forget it. I received an overwhelming number of emails from different staff members at Square Enix, marveling at the song. Even Kazushige (Nojima) could not hide his excitement. I have written many songs for Final Fantasy, but the reaction we have seen for “No Promises to Keep” is unprecedented. There is something about her singing voice that is truly captivating.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I’m truly honored. Thank you.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Loren, was there anything different about singing a song for a video game?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> It’s completely different. First of all, since Aerith is a fictitious character, it wasn’t like I could meet her to get to know her. I had to spend a lot of time online to learn about her instead. To top it off, since Final Fantasy has a cross-generational, long-standing fanbase, it’s not the same as singing for a new movie. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to sing for a game title, as I know how unique and fascinating the gaming world is.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> You are absolutely right about being unable to talk to Aerith. As a composer, I have someone to consult with, like the director. Still, Loren, being so far away from Japan, probably found it difficult to ask questions to get more insights and immerse herself in the world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I did a lot of research on YouTube and Wikipedia and read so many articles.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Finally, do you have a message for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth fans?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Loren:</strong> I am truly honored to have worked on such a well-loved game title and be the singing voice for a beloved character. I cannot wait for everyone around the world to play the game and listen to “No Promises to Keep.” I know many people were anticipating the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and I could not be more thrilled to imagine how the scene of Aerith singing the song would touch fans.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Uematsu:</strong> This marked another milestone in my book to have written one more song for the Final Fantasy series that I am genuinely proud of. Both the orchestral version and the band version are amazing, and I can’t wait for everyone to listen to the song. I hope “No Promises to Keep” will be loved for a very long time, just as much as the memories of Aerith.</p>
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<p class="">“No Promises to Keep” will be available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services from March 20. There is also a Final Fantasy Spotify playlist, featuring classic tracks from across the franchise, that you can listen to here.</p>
<p class=""><em> *The single also includes “No Promises to Keep” band version.</em></p>
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<p class="">Early Access in MLB The Show 24 starts today, March 15, and it’s your chance to get a jump on the competition this year. With new Programs, events, Packs, and Player Items there’s no shortage of content to make your pre-season eventful. There’s so much to do before MLB The Show 24’s full launch on March 19, so let’s take a minute to go over some of the most impactful content made available to you during Early Access.</p>
<p class="">(Early Access is available globally for anyone who purchases the MVP, Digital Deluxe, or Negro Leagues Editions).</p>
<p class="">Check out the latest new features and everything coming to MLB The Show 24 today:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Start your Early Access to-do list today</h2>
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<p class="">Where should you start in Diamond Dynasty? The aptly named Starter Program is where you’ll explore Diamond Dynasty content through Moments, multiplayer and single player missions, Collections, Exchanges, and a Showdown to add veteran Rafael Palmeiro and All-Star Sandy Alcantara to your squad. Next, leap into the Spring Breakout Program to celebrate the MLB’s Spring Breakout event featuring some of the best and brightest prospects in baseball to earn Spring Breakout 89 OVR players series Dylan Crews and Colson Montgomery, 87 OVR players Jacob Misiorowski and James Wood, and 85 OVR players Kyle Manzardo, Termarr Johnson, and Harry Ford. Afterwards, be sure to check out Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, to play Moments, single player &amp; multiplayer* missions, three associated Conquest maps, a Showdown, and complete Exchanges to earn progress towards 30 New 89 OVR Bosses (one per team, five per division).</p>
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<p class="">Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Mini Seasons is a great opportunity to earn Packs and Team Affinity vouchers through missions. Pick up a Team Affinity voucher, good towards progress in Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, for every five wins and for each level of playoffs you advance through.</p>



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<p class="">Take on the Welcome to the Show Event using players from new MLB The Show 24 card series including Live Series, Captain Series, and Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Series’ players to get your mitts on 85 OVR Hyper Grayson Rodriguez at five wins and 90 OVR Standout Anthony Rendon at 20 wins.</p>
<p class="">In Mini Seasons Classic you’ll build a squad of Player Items from card series new to MLB The Show 24, then play through 28 regular season, three-inning games against teams in the fictional Global Baseball League. Complete goals to earn rewards including exclusive Packs and 2nd Half Heroes 88 OVR Salvador Perez for taking home the Mini Seasons Championship.</p>
<p class="">Play solo, co-op* with friends, or a mix of both to earn program progress in Ranked 1 Program and climb the leaderboards to earn XP, Stubs, and Packs including Pennant Race, Division Series, Wild Card, Championship Series Packs featuring an array of amazing player items to add to your Diamond Dynasty lineup**.</p>
<p class="">Draft a 26-player team from a balanced pool of cards then rack up wins against online opponents while avoiding elimination (two losses) in Battle Royale 1 to earn rewards.</p>
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<p class="">In addition to all this amazing content where you’ll earn rewards, including Player Items, for your efforts, be sure to check out The Show Shop where you’ll find two free Packs to get you started in MLB The Show 24 as well as a variety of additional Packs featuring some of your favorite players.</p>
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<li>Free The Show Pack</li>
<li>Free Cornerstone Choice Pack</li>
<li>Jumpstart Choice Pack</li>
<li>Jumbo The Show Pack</li>
<li>Spring Breakout Promo Pack 1</li>
<li>Chase Pack 1</li>
<li>City Connect Choice Pack</li>
<li>Headliners Pack 1</li>
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<p class="">Learn more about what’s new in Diamond Dynasty*** <a href="https://theshow.com/news/developer-blog-diamond-dynasty-updates-in-mlb-the-show-24/">here</a> and additional gameplay updates <a href="https://theshow.com/news/new-improvements-to-gameplay-in-mlb-the-show-24/">here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Over 190 new and returning Legends</strong></h2>
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<p class="">All your favorite Legends players, along with a few new ones, are back in MLB The Show 24. With over 190 Legends to choose from, add Legends from the past and present to your roster and build a team from the best the league has to offer. Discover historic Legends**** like Henry “Hank” Aaron, Satchel Paige, and Toni Stone to modern-day Legends like Johan Santana, Andrew Miller, and Brain Dozier. Who will you add to your roster?</p>
<p class="">For the latest updates about MLB The Show, be sure to head over to <a href="http://TheShow.com">TheShow.com</a>, sign up for <a href="https://account.theshow.com/scoutingreport">The Scouting Report</a>, and follow our <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/?hl=en">Instagram</a> accounts. Additional detailed information on MLB The Show 24 can be found in the <a href="http://theshow.com/faq">FAQ</a>.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription.</em><br/><em>**Internet connection required to redeem rewards.</em><br/><em>***Internet connection required to play Diamond Dynasty mode.</em><br/><em>****Internet connection required to play Storylines mode.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/15/share-of-the-week-ea-sports-f1-23/',
                'Share of the Week: EA Sports F1 23',
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<p class="">Last week, we hit the track with EA Sports F1 23, and asked you to share moments behind the wheel 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/guneetsingh1111/status/1766246760752836899/photo/1"><em>guneetsingh1111</em></a><em> shares a blurry race shot of a car shot from the back wheel perspective</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Defalt368/status/1767900426475544851/photo/1"><em>Defalt368</em></a><em> shares a blurry car in the foreground with a car behind it in focus</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/visionevp/status/1767879478334599337/photo/2"><em>visionevp</em></a><em> shares an orange car leading the pack around a corner of the track</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Pastuzogaming/status/1767525089803731199/photo/2"><em>Pastuzogaming</em></a><em> shares a dark red car making practice loops</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4buC8nR_s8/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D"><em>_pedrorsoliveira  </em></a><em> shares an aerial red car zooming by with motion blur.</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Final Fantasy VII Rebirth<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 20, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re turning our focus to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Avoiding spoilers, share eye-catching moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/18/sonny-lee-joins-double-dragon-gaiden-rise-of-the-dragons-with-free-dlc-april-4/',
                'Sonny Lee joins Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons with free DLC April 4',
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<p class="">The Lee family is reuniting once again to rid the streets of crime as Billy and Jimmy Lee’s cousin, Sonny Lee, is joining Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons on April 4. An unconventional fighter, Sonny thrashes his enemies with a flurry of punches and kicks to prove he’s just as powerful as his cousins.</p>
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<p class="">First appearing in Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone, Sonny Lee joins Double Dragon Gaiden as part of the free Sacred Reunion DLC coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Sonny is the lazy, distant cousin of the Lee brothers, but just like Billy and Jimmy, he has practiced the art of Sōsetsuken since he was young. However, Sonny has a hard time keeping up. He opts to give the ancient technique his own creative spin and now wanders the streets to test the might of his new moves.</p>
<p class="">Also joining Sonny in the Sacred Reunion DLC is the secret assassin Ranzou and one additional mystery fighter. Ranzou is a mysterious young ninja from a secret organization, known as The Secret Society of Ninjas. He has no stake in the fate of New York, but he is sent here by his organization as a test of his abilities. Along with the new characters, the Sacred Reunion DLC will include Survival mode, Versus mode and online co-op.</p>
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<p class="">As a fighter, Sonny distinguishes himself as a rushdown/offensive warrior. He executes an action attack similar to a quick breakdance maneuver that travels a short distance and covers threats from all directions. Despite his Sōsetsuken roots, we wanted to ensure that Sonny is his own character, and he is designed to play differently from Billy and Jimmy with much more eccentric moves. His role as the familial outcast significantly influences his fighting style, resulting in a blend of showboating and non-traditional stances. Sonny’s distinctive approach to combat reflects his individuality within the family dynamic, which gives him more depth and personality, allowing him to shine brighter in the game.</p>
<p class="">Furthermore, our commitment to providing each character with a distinct fighting style facilitated the exploration and implementation of Sonny’s unconventional techniques. This emphasis on uniqueness granted us the flexibility to fully develop Sonny’s distinctive combat style, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.</p>
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<p class="">Quick attacks, dodges and unexpected movements are what drive Sonny’s attacks. This includes the special move Feigning Dragon where Sonny pretends to fall back while knocking enemies far away with a barrage of punches and kicks. This is a very quick aerial move that can be easily used to cause high damage from opposite directions. It can be used as a great combo ender, but the move makes Sonny vulnerable upon landing.</p>
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<p class="">Another special move of Sonny’s is Dragon’s Regret, which allows Sonny to dish out rapid punches. Activating this move allows Sonny to potentially travel across the screen while attacking, but if you hold the attack in the opposite direction when the move ends, you can deliver a final punch in the opposite direction. Dragon’s Regret is a great combo starter and extension.</p>
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<p class="">The last move we’re going to talk about is the Sleeping Dragon. This is a quick jump kick, followed by an elbow drop to knock down nearby enemies. Sleeping Dragon covers a large amount of ground and can be used as an anti-air attack and as a combo extension.</p>
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<p class="">Celebrate the Lee boys getting the band back together when the Sacred Reunion DLC releases April 4 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 as a free update to Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/21/rise-of-the-ronin-developer-tips-for-your-first-few-hours/',
                'Rise of the Ronin: Developer tips for your first few hours',
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<p class="">For Team Ninja veterans and newcomers alike, <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/rise-of-the-ronin/?smcid=ma">Rise of the Ronin</a> offers a deep and satisfying combat system, set to the backdrop of the Bakumatsu era of Japan. With the game now less than a day away, I spoke to Rise of the Ronin’s Producer, Yosuke Hayashi, and Game Producer and Director, Fumihiko Yasuda, who offered their tips for players joining the Veiled Edge tomorrow.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Experiment with Combat Styles</h2>
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<p class="">Rise of the Ronin allows you to wield one main weapon – blades, fists and spears – and sub weapon at a time, such as revolvers, shurikens, bows, rifles and more. When starting out, you’ll have just one combat style available to you for each main weapon, and as you progress, you’ll unlock additional styles which can be attached to them, offering completely different ways to go on the offensive.</p>
<p class="">But it’s not just you using combat styles – your enemies will have their own styles too, which you will need to adapt to. Recognizing which style your opponent is using will allow you to choose an advantageous opposing style, and can help overwhelm them far quicker. Changing style on the fly is key to being successful in combat.</p>
<p class="">New styles can be learned through story progression, facing off against tougher enemies, and through bond-building with certain characters and factions. Experiment with different types to find a combination that works for you.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Counterspark is important, but…</h2>
<p class="">The Counterspark – activated with the Triangle button – is both an attack, and a parry. With the right timing, it can be used to deflect most of your enemies moves, even their glowing red murderous attacks. But using the Counterspark isn’t your only tool to defend yourself; combining it with your block and dodge moves will help keep opponents on their toes.</p>
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<p class="">Some enemies will be extremely aggressive, others will wait for an opening to attack, and some may even leap through the air to grab you. Choosing whether you deflect, block, or roll out of the way, and recognizing which works best for the attack you’re facing, can be the difference between success or swift death.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wander off the beaten path</h2>
<p class="">Rise of the Ronin features a rich narrative throughout, but across the open world, you’ll find a wealth of side missions, characters you can bond with, landmarks to visit, and cats to pet. Engaging in this and taking on quests for monks, fellow travelers, merchants and more will not only ensure you see more of the gorgeous world, but it will help you further your progress through the game’s RPG elements, allowing you to create a build that compliments your chosen playstyle. There’s so much to be discovered away from the main story, and you shouldn’t overlook it.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Make friends and influence people</h2>
<p class="">The opening hours of Rise of the Ronin will bring you to Yokohama, a port city which saw an increasing level of Western influence during the Bakumatsu period. As a result, you’ll come across a wide range of characters, all with unique beliefs on the future of Japan. Much of the story centers around this clash of views, and you’ll find yourself moving between pro and anti-Shogunate groups, as well as Western forces.</p>
<p class="">How you build your relationships with members of these factions is core to the adventure, driving a Bonds system that can affect how you experience the game. Increase your Bond with certain people and you’ll unlock new skills, weapons and items, which you would otherwise be locked out from. Your choice of faction support will drastically alter the games’ narrative and how you experience key story missions, as well as the people you can team up with during your adventures.</p>
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<p class="">You can also increase your bond with each region of the map by clearing out unruly bandit bases, running errands for locals and chasing off dangerous fugitives. A high bond with each region results in discounts at merchants’ stores and other benefits.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Explore what could have been</h2>
<p class="">Your choices affect how the story plays out in Rise of the Ronin, and you’ll see the consequences of your actions throughout your entire time as the Ronin. But what if you chose differently?</p>
<p class="">Unlocked once you reach the city of Edo, the Testaments of Soul feature allows you replay previously-completed missions and see what could have been had you followed a different path, making different choices and potentially altering the story you’ve previously experienced. So if you come up against a decision you really struggle with, fear not – the option to explore other outcomes is open to you.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Choose a difficulty setting that works for you</h2>
<p class="">From the offset, Rise of the Ronin offers three different difficulty settings:</p>
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<li><strong>Dawn</strong> – enables features such as increased recovery item effect and reduced ki consumption from attacks, this mode is perfect for those mostly interested in the story and world exploration</li>
<li><strong>Dusk</strong> – the default settings, offering a balanced challenge to all players</li>
<li><strong>Twilight</strong> – the toughest challenge offered, this mode is ramps up the difficult, making enemies extra aggressive and attacks even more lethal</li>
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<p class="">Difficulty can be reset at any point in the world, or you can increase or decrease the difficulty for key story  moments as you set out on your mission. Just be sure you’re prepared for the challenge if you decide to step up to Twilight!</p>
<p class="">With these tips, you should be well prepared for the journey ahead when Rise of the Ronin launches on PS5 on March 22.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/21/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-lands-on-pc-today/',
                'Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition lands on PC today',
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<p class="">Hi everyone, we’re thrilled for our PC community to join Aloy on her journey as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. That’s right, <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition launches on PC today</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Horizon Forbidden West continues six months after the events of the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn. Vicious superstorms rage. The land is dying. Machine hunter Aloy has traveled west to investigate the source of a mysterious blight that ravages the remnants of humanity. In these uncharted lands, she will meet strange new tribes and face ever more deadly colossal machines. Together with old friends and new companions, she must brave this awe-inspiring frontier to find the answers she needs, halt the biosphere’s imminent collapse, and save life on Earth.</p>
<p class="">Unlocked frame rates, ultra-wide support up to 48:9 resolutions and performance-enhancing technologies including NVIDIA DLSS 3 AI-powered upscaling and frame generation allow PC players to experience Aloy’s journey in its full glory on compatible hardware. NVIDIA DLAA is available to help maximize image quality. The game also comes with NVIDIA Reflex, reducing system latency and improving gameplay responsiveness. Intel XeSS and AMD FSR 2.2 upscaling is also supported. The team at Nixxes is working on an update to add AMD FSR 3 with frame generation.</p>
<p class="">To ensure the game runs on a wide variety of PC hardware, we’ve included graphics presets ranging from very low to very high. This allows gamers with the latest hardware to push their systems, while also providing a great experience on less powerful PCs. Additionally, <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/05/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-pc-specifications-revealed-out-march-21/">the PC release offers customizable settings</a>, allowing you to tailor your gaming experience according to your preferences!</p>
<p class="">On behalf of everyone at Guerrilla and Nixxes, we are so excited to bring Horizon Forbidden West to PC and we hope you enjoy this new adventure with Aloy! We would love to hear what you think and see your amazing virtual photography, so please use the hashtag #HorizonForbiddenWestPC when sharing your experiences and creations and tag us on social media!</p>
<p class="">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition for PC is available today on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420110/Horizon_Forbidden_West_Complete_Edition/">Steam</a> and in the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition">Epic Games Store</a>. </p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/22/ghostbusters-rise-of-the-ghost-lord-launches-free-dlc-with-new-multi-mission-pack-on-march-28/',
                'Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord launches free DLC with new multi-mission pack on March 28',
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<p class="">Hello paranormal pals, and what an exciting time to be writing to you! Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has just hit theater screens and I’m delighted to announce our Frozen Empire<em> </em>content update for <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/ghostbusters-rise-of-the-ghost-lord/?smcid=ma">Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord</a>, coming to PlayStation VR2 as a free update on March 28. Let me give you a sneak peek at what we’ve been working on.</p>
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<p class="">Following on from the Slimer Hunt update we released in January, our Frozen Empire<em> </em>update features five new narrative-infused missions that see you working as a team for none other than Dr. Ray Stantz – played by the legendary Dan Aykroyd – to defeat the villainous Garraka.</p>
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<p class="">Our Frozen Empire<em> </em>mission pack begins with a trip to New York where you’ll be briefed in person by Ray. We loved working with Dan Aykroyd on Slimer Hunt, where he provided voiceover as Ray, and are delighted to have him in the flesh as Ray in Frozen Empire<em>.</em> Oh, and I forgot to mention that your initial briefing with Ray will take place in the iconic Ghostbusters firehouse. What an epic way to kickstart your Frozen Empire<em> </em>adventure.</p>
<p class="">We were fortunate enough to visit the Frozen Empire<em> </em>movie set and got to go inside the firehouse to ensure the layout and details in-game are as authentic as possible. You’ll be able to explore both inside the firehouse and outside on the rooftop, and interact with parts of the scenery – yes, you can slide down the fire poles! We can’t wait for you to have the chance to experience this slice of Ghostbusters history in VR.</p>
<p class="">Luckily, you’ll have some trusty ghostbusting equipment to help you take the fight to Garraka. We know that fans have been eager to wield the original proton packs from the 1984 movie and I’m thrilled to say that you will finally get that chance in Frozen Empire, courtesy of Ray himself.</p>
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<p class="">Alongside the original packs, you’ll receive a brand-new invention from Lars in the Ghostbusters’ new research lab. They call it the Heat Beam and it’ll be your best friend when going up against Garraka’s challenges.</p>
<p class="">We’re so excited to connect Ghostbusters:<em> </em>Rise of the Ghost Lord’s story to the wider Ghostbusters’ universe through Frozen Empire. As a quick recap, players in our game became accidental Ghostbusters when they answered an ad for a courier job at the mansion of San Francisco benefactor Gustav Hookfaber that results in a demon being inadvertently released on the city, and the discovery that Hookfaber’s famous clean energy innovations had supernatural origins.</p>
<p class="">Having dealt with the potentially world-ending threat and becoming fully fledged Bay Area Ghostbusters, you learn there’s a new threat in New York – Garraka, the terrifying ancient demi-god who’s been trapped in an object not unlike one that Hookfaber brought to the Ghostbusters years ago. So, who does Ray call in this moment of need? You!</p>
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<p class="">What secrets does Hookfaber’s past hold? What did he know about trapping ghosts in objects? To solve these mysteries, you’ll head back to San Francisco where you’ll discover that Garraka’s powers have extended through the etheric plane, affecting locations and ghosts in ways that make everything more dangerous! Get ready for icy obstacles blocking your path, essential equipment freezing over, and powerful icy attacks from ghostly enemies.</p>
<p class="">Lars, Podcast, and Lucky will be added as playable avatars part of the Frozen Empire<em> </em>update, letting you step into the shoes of the stars of the movie in our game. You’ll even get to play an unexpected role in helping the legendary Ghostbusters of New York.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve had fun revisiting our ghosts and equipment to answer your feedback and increase the challenge in the game. We’ve also completely refreshed the mission selection so, for the first time, you will be completely free to select any mission from the entire game, helping those completists who want to tackle them all, and making it easier for everyone else to replay their favorites.</p>
<p class="">Let me conclude by thanking you all for your feedback on the game since release. It has helped us to shape the last six months of content and create a game that’s gotten closer and closer to our dream of enabling you all to feel like a real Ghostbuster.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/22/share-of-the-week-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/',
                'Share of the Week: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/22ad46dbf36f9087ee49d76e8a0102d708a3e359.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to share epic moments from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (without spoilers) 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/TalentedDoge/status/1770302904328434059/photo/4"><em>TalentedDoge</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Cloud swinging his sword diagonally across the frame</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1770330853240967626/photo/4"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Aerith posing against a blooming flower background</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/HazzaniVP/status/1770500964031611188/photo/1"><em>HazzaniVP</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Zack leaping into action</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/mobhaine/status/1770428640511328642/photo/1"><em>mobhaine</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Tifa in vacation mode with a colorful drink</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/lunatech4105_2/status/1770092767034872249/photo/2"><em>lunatech4105_2</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a black and white portrait of Sephiroth with a blade cutting in front of his face</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/marka_game/status/1769742087665123506/photo/1"><em>marka_game</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Barret letting a barrage loose from his gun arm. </em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Rise of the Ronin</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 27, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we travel to 19th century Japan in Rise of the Ronin. Avoiding spoilers, share daring moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/22/final-fantasy-xvis-the-rising-tide-dlc-unleashes-leviathan-on-april-18/',
                'Final Fantasy XVI’s The Rising Tide DLC unleashes Leviathan on April 18',
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<p class="">Following the release of Echoes of the Fallen last December, <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-xvi/">Final Fantasy XVI</a>’s final DLC chapter, The Rising Tide, is set to release on April 18! Available individually or in the discounted Expansion Pass on the PlayStation Store, the upcoming paid DLC, which takes place before the ending of the main game, includes plenty for fans to look forward to! Learn more about the DLC, as well as a new update and purchase bonuses, below:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Introduction to The Rising Tide</h2>
<p class="">An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a most curious request: the Dominant of Leviathan, the long-lost Eikon of Water, needs rescue. To heed this call, Clive and his companions must journey to Mysidia—a hidden land under a blue sky—where they will uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Leviathan Eikonic ability set</h2>
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<p class="">In addition to the level cap being raised to level 60 in Story Focused Mode and Action Focused Mode or level 110 in Final Fantasy Mode (New Game+), during Clive’s journey in Mysidia, he will obtain new Eikonic Abilities of Leviathan the Lost.</p>
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<p class="">This new ability set allows you to tame the tides and drown your enemies both near and far with the terrible might of the Eikon of Water, as well as includes an all-new Eikonic Feat – Serpent’s Cry, allowing Clive to summon a sea-spitting serpent capable of dealing precision strikes to enemies at great distances!</p>
<p class="">And when Clive has seized the eighth and final of the elements, what awaits him then? Yet Leviathan is not the only power Clive will discover on his journey…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New locations and threats</h2>
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<p class="">Enjoy additional side stories to learn more about the area and people of Mysidia, which will have you encountering new threats, including Final Fantasy XVI’s tonberries found in the ominous Aire of Hours, a new stage, which was once a bastion of civilization—these proud ruins now lay silent, save for the incessant sharpening of knives.</p>
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<p class="">The Rising Tide also brings the highly anticipated confrontation between Clive and the legendary Eikon, Leviathan!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New endgame battle content – Kairos Gate</h2>
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<p class="">The Rising Tide introduces a challenging new mode unlocked after completing both The Rising Tide and main game scenarios.</p>
<p class="">Players can plumb the depths of a virtual underworld, vanquishing wave after wave of internal foes. Only with both strength and strategy will Clive survive the Kairos Gate and emerge with its richest spoils.</p>
<p class="">Fight through 20 stages–each growing more difficult than the last. Maximize battle performance to earn points and find new materials and weapons to upgrade for Clive. Top players can aim for a spot on the global leaderboard!<strong> </strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Special bonuses</h2>
<p class="">Fans who purchase The Rising Tide or the Expansion Pass will receive special bonus items, including:</p>
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<li>A reimagined version of the “Curtana,” the signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV, and</li>
<li>“Torn from the Heavens” and “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Rolls, to be played as background music in the hideaway!</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free update (Ver. 1.30) arrives same day as The Rising Tide Release</h2>
<p class="">Free Update (Ver. 1.30) will also be available for all Final Fantasy XVI players on April 18! This downloadable update will add quality-of-life improvements for the full game, including:</p>
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<li>Return to a quest giver immediately with the new “Quick Complete” function</li>
<li>Icon updates for important character quests</li>
<li>A new Skill Set feature, which allows players to save up to five unique Feat and Ability sets</li>
<li>Abilities and Accessories adjusted for easier use</li>
<li>New “Custom” controller type allows for freely customizable button layouts</li>
<li>Tone correction, screen effects, and more added to Photo Mode</li>
<li>Numerous new orchestrion rolls added</li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/25/stellar-blade-demo-arrives-march-29/',
                'Stellar Blade demo arrives March 29',
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<p class="">Greetings. This is Hyung Tae Kim, director of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/stellar-blade/?smcid=ma">Stellar Blade</a>. We are pleased to officially announce the upcoming free playable demo for Stellar Blade, coming March 29 to PlayStation 5.</p>
<p class="">The demo takes place from the very beginning of the game when Eve, a member of the 7<sup>th</sup> Airborne Squad is sent to Earth on a mission to reclaim the planet from the Naytiba, up to the first boss fight. This first stage will include the tutorial phase to help you familiarize yourself with basic combat features as you explore post-war Eidos 7, a human city now infested by the Naytiba, giving you an early grasp of gameplay mechanics that will serve you throughout the game’s story.</p>
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<p class="">We also have a little surprise included for players who complete the first stage.</p>
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<p class="">From the smooth 60fps combat to the haptics, you’ll feel through the DualSense wireless controller, there are various charms of the game that you can only confidently appreciate through hands-on experience.</p>
<p class="">For those who complete the demo stage, you can carry over your save data when the full game releases on April 26, starting from the last checkpoint. Please note that save data must be stored on your PS5 system.</p>
<p class="">The Stellar Blade demo will be available starting Friday, March 29 from 7am PDT / 2pm GMT.</p>
<p class="">Alongside the demo, the full game will feature the following language options:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Voice Over:</strong> Korean, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin Spanish.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Text: </strong>Korean, English (US), French, Italian, German, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Thai, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.</p>
<p class="">We greatly appreciate your anticipation! Mark your calendar for April 26, and make sure not to miss the preorder bonuses. The time for humankind to reclaim Earth has nearly arrived.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/26/the-spring-sale-comes-to-playstation-store-3/',
                'The Spring Sale comes to PlayStation Store',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/035226bfb29479499113a289dc32e8ff248fb4f0.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Update: PlayStation Store’s Spring Sale gets a refresh today, April 10, bringing with it new titles and add-ons, giving you discounts of up to 70% for a limited time*. That includes 60% off EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition (PS4, PS5), 50% off Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4/PS5), 50% off Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5) and 70% off Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition (PS4). </p>
<p class="">The list is so huge we can’t include everything here. You can browse a select list of games at the bottom of this post. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/SpringSale?emcid=or-pl-506820">Head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discounts.</a></p>
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<li>ARK: Survival Ascended</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Legacy of the First Blade</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey The Fate of Atlantis</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa Competizione</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – GT Racing Bundle</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – GT Racing Game Bundle</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – GT4 Pack DLC</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa Competizione – Intercontinental GT Pack DLC</li>
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<li>Back 4 Blood – Expansion 3: River of Blood</li>
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<li>Batman: Arkham Collection</li>
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<li>DMC5SE – Vergil Battle Track 4-Pack</li>
<li>DMC5SE – Vergil EX Provocation</li>
<li>DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – A NEW POWER AWAKENS SET</li>
<li>DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – Deluxe Edition PS4&amp;PS5</li>
<li>DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – TRUNKS – THE WARRIOR OF HOPE</li>
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<li>LEGO® Star Wars™:The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>Little Nightmares II PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Marvel’s Midnight Suns Digital+ Edition for PS4™</li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/26/20240327-psstore/',
                'The Spring Sale comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">PlayStation Store’s Spring Sale begins Wednesday March 27. For a limited time* you can enjoy deep discounts of up to 70% off across a wide selection of games and add-ons. That includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Cross-Gen Edition, NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition, Hogwarts Legacy and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and many, many more.</p>
<p class=""> The list is so huge we can’t include everything here,<a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/SpringSale?emcid=or-pl-506820" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> head to PlayStation Store</a> to discover your regional discount pricing.</p>
<p class=""><em>Sale refreshes at 23:59 Asia local time on 10 April and some deals will be replaced by new offers. Sale ends on 24 April at 23:59 Asia local time. Certain deals end before 24 April. Check PlayStation Store for details of individual deals.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/27/latest-no-mans-sky-update-adds-ship-customisation-new-guild-system-space-station-overhaul-and-more/',
                'Latest No Man’s Sky update adds ship customisation, new Guild system, space station overhaul, and more',
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<p class="">Hello, only last month we welcomed a huge number of new PlayStation Travellers to the <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/games/no-mans-sky/?smcid=ma" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/games/no-mans-sky/?smcid=ma">No Man’s Sky</a> universe with our free Omega expedition, which brought a ton of new content. It’s incredible to watch new folks getting to experience eight years of updates since launch.</p>
<p class="">Today March 27, we are releasing our 27th major update – Orbital – and this is a big one!</p>
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<p class="">The Orbital update brings a complete overhaul to Space Stations. Until now these have been perhaps the only part of No Man’s Sky that wasn’t procedurally generated. Engine improvements have allowed us to create vast interior spaces and exterior spaces, with improved reflection and metallic surfaces.</p>
<p class="">Outside, Space Station exteriors are at a scale never seen before and are hugely varied.</p>
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<p class="">Inside, Stations have been transformed, and are now vast, procedurally generated, and incredibly diverse. Featuring new shops, gameplay and activities, Stations are now uniquely customised based on system, race and locale.</p>
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<p class="">Stations also contain perhaps our most requested feature of all time! A ship editor allows players to customise their ships and players can even create never-before-seen starship types.</p>
<p class="">We haven’t introduced customisation previously, because so many players love exploring to find the perfect ship already out there to purchase. In keeping with exploration, to customize their ship, travelers gather and trade parts for their ships as they explore, salvaging the best components from wrecks and ruins</p>
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<p class="">We are also introducing a new Guild system, making joining Guilds and increasing reputation a much larger part of the game. Visit new Guild envoys on Space Stations to gain supplies and rare items, or make donations to increase your standing.</p>
<p class="">You can own a freighter and even build up a fleet of frigates in No Man’s Sky. Now you can send that frigate fleet on away missions where if they get into trouble, as frigate captain, you can perform daring rescues. Players can scramble your squadron of fighters, and warp to battles and engage your attackers.</p>
<p class="">The Orbital update adds ship customisation, transforms Space Stations inside and out, a new guild system, engine improvements, UI refresh and much more. It’s a huge update with several major features that have been on player’s wishlists for a long time. We have a lot more planned this year as our journey continues.</p>
<p class="">These and many more additions and quality of life improvements can be found when PlayStation players download the Orbital update to No Man’s Sky today.</p>
<p class="">Our journey continues.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/27/sand-land-introduces-the-hearts-gang-and-the-new-forest-land-gameplay/',
                'Sand Land introduces the Hearts gang and the new Forest Land gameplay',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/03/11c707bd4b34541a5ac523c51fe956358399ba72.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Earlier this month, the world lost a one-of-a-kind creative talent with the news of Akira Toriyama’s passing. While Dragon Ball will always be Toriyama-sensei’s best-known work, he leaves behind a legacy full of many other imaginative worlds across games, anime, and manga. Before leaving us, he worked with Bandai Namco to flesh out one of his short manga creations further: Sand Land. Alongside a new anime series, Toriyama-sensei gave input on a videogame adaptation of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/sand-land/?smcid=ma">Sand Land</a> that would allow players to explore this unique world for themselves.</p>
<p class="">The classic manga Sand Land lives on in Bandai Namco’s new game, which ventures beyond where the original story concludes. Read on to find out what new adventures await our mech-powered demon hero in the wetlands, caves, and Forest Land. Speaking of Forest Land, we also have a reveal of new gameplay from the woodland biome.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Every demon has his day</h2>
<p class="">Sand Land follows the exploits of Beelzebub, the prince of a tribe of demons living in a vast desert environment known as Sand Land. Because of his heritage, Beelzebub is mischievous, spoiled, and snarky, but he’s also got a soft spot for helping others in need and a strong sense of justice — even if he won’t admit it. Sand Land is facing a crisis: water is becoming increasingly scarce, as a selfish human king is hoarding the live-giving resource. While Sand Land descends into chaos as fighting over the limited supply intensifies, Sheriff Rao approaches the demons to help liberate the water supply. Beelzebub, his handservant Thief, and the ever-mysterious Rao to help Sand Land and maybe even realms beyond. </p>
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<p class="">Sand Land is an action RPG with a vast world to explore. You directly control Beelzebub, who is accompanied by companions Thief and Rao. Beelzebub is the one who gets in the thick of most of the action, using hand-to-hand combat and dark magic to overcome his foes. The other characters provide support and advice, bantering with the Prince about current events and suggesting where to go and what to do next.</p>
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<p class="">Beelzebub is pretty nimble on foot, but one element that sets Sand Land apart from other titles is its emphasis on vehicles. Beelzebub can acquire and upgrade a huge variety of sweet rides: bikes, tanks, hovercraft, dune buggies, and more. Each vehicle is tailor-made for certain terrain and combat situations: bikes can get you around basic terrain with ease and speed, while jump-bots can help you spring up to higher ground, and tanks are, well, tanky. Vehicles you acquire can be upgraded and customized with weapons, paint, and emblems to make them each uniquely yours.</p>
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<p class="">What’s especially handy is that Beelzebub can call upon many of his vehicles with a few button presses. All it takes is a poof, and you’ve got some mega mobility or heavy firepower right next to you, ready to go. Of course, these machines aren’t invincible, and you’ll need to keep your ammo stocks replenished. Still, when you need to scale that cliff or cross that moat, you’ve got your necessary equipment at hand–and sometimes you can just hijack something neat-looking you find lying around. Sometimes, your sweet ride might even be alive.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Into the woods</h2>
<p class="">Sand Land is a huge game. Not only do you have all of Sand Land to explore — and the base of Spino to rebuild — but the story continues past the manga’s ending and introduces a whole extra setting to explore: the verdant Forest Land.</p>
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<p class="">After fighting through a sprawling dungeon, we washed up in this new environment. It was clear it would be no walk in the park — there was a lot of sinister scheming among the Forest Land military. We were then tasked with rescuing a lass named Ann from her captors. It’s not an easy feat since she’s holed up in a fort teeming with guardian soldiers.</p>
<p class="">But Beelzebub knows how to be a sneaky little devil and has just the right moves to creep up on—and then scare the bejeezus out of—some hapless troopers who’ve never seen a real demon before.</p>
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<p class="">Not everyone’s going to faint when they see a scary face, though. Fortunately, that’s where the tank comes in. Bringing out the big guns and making expert use of the tank’s special Outrigger ability laid waste to Ann’s captors—and when we faced off against the boss, we got to hijack some sweet melee-mashing battle armor to bring home with us.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking on the world</h2>
<p class="">Sand Land is brimming with sidequests and activities outside the main story missions. Beelzebub is eager to prove his greatness, and to that end, he’s happy to help his fellow demons and, well, maybe some humans too. Monster problems? Special deliveries? Unexplored territory? This Prince can handle it all.</p>
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<p class="">Of course, with miscreants running rampant across Sand Land, it only makes sense that there would be bounties on some of the more notorious creatures and criminals. Several gangs named after card suits occupy their territories and don’t take kindly to intruders. One such gang, the Hearts, has a unique sense of decor for their not-so-hidden hideout. If Beelzebub can infiltrate their HQ, he’ll find that there’s a big bounty on the leader—but he’s not going down without a fight.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaDk5YXhpNzl2d2NwbjVkNDhycGwzY3pvcGhtODVhazRoYWJzbmh0eSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/wo8JeqpsuIE66gVouo/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">Sand Land looks set to deliver on a significant promise: immersing you in Toriyama-sensei’s big, beautiful world and epic story. With graphics that capture the manga’s intricate linework, characters and interactions filled with intrigue and humor, and a whole lot of raptor-riding, magic-wielding, tank-busting action, it’s hard to imagine a better tribute to the life and legacy of Akira Toriyama.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/27/full-details-on-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-and-warzone-season-3-launching-april-3/',
                'Full details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone Season 3, launching April 3',
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<p class="">Rally your squad for the biggest season update yet! Introducing new maps, a new Zombies mission and Rift, the return of Rebirth Island, and much more, Season 3 is stacked with new experiences.</p>
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<p class="">Season 3 of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii/">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</a> and <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0002-PPSA01649_00-CODWZ2BUNDLE0001/">Call of Duty: Warzone</a> launches on April 3 on PS4 and PS5. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Multiplayer Overview</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Core 6v6 Maps </h3>
<p class=""><strong>6 Star (Launch):</strong> Battle atop the Hadiqa 6 Star resort in Dubai, catering to ultra-rich guests with an infinity pool, skybridge, and exclusive club.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Emergency (Launch):</strong> Deploy to a wing of the State Disease Control Agency in the wake of a disaster, set around the red sandstone of Sedona, Arizona.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Growhouse (Launch): </strong>A re-imagined take on Sphere from <em>Call of Duty®: Vanguard</em>. Fight mid- to long-ranged battles above ground and close up underground.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Tanked (Launch): </strong>Drop into Vondel Zoo after hours in this fast-paced, mid-sized map centered around the aquarium and reptile exhibits.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Mid-Season Maps: </strong>Play the rundown Grime map next to a derelict canal, plus Checkpoint based on Rebirth Island’s Stronghold. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Game Modes</strong></h3>
<p class=""><strong>Capture the Flag (Launch): </strong>Steal the enemy’s flag and return it to your home base while yours is still in place.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Minefield (Launch): </strong>Defeated players drop a Proximity Mine where they fall. The mine is only deadly to their team, setting up wild combos. Applied to a variety of game modes.</p>
<p class=""><strong>One in the Chamber (Launch): </strong>Start with three lives and a one-hit-kill bullet. Earn another bullet for each elimination. If you’re out, go for the melee finish. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Plus, Ranked Play: </strong>Compete in Ranked Play Season 3, featuring all-new Seasonal and Skill Division rewards.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Zombies Overview</strong></h3>
<p class=""><strong>New Rift, New Mission (Mid-Season): </strong>Embark on a rescue mission in the third Dark Aether Rift to save Dr. Ava Jansen.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Challenges, Schematics (Mid-Season): </strong>Tackle new Prestige Calling Card and Camo challenges, and face down enemies with three new earnable schematics:</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Warlord (Mid-Season): </strong>Warlord Rainmaker has commandeered a fortress on Rahaa Island. Approach the artillery and demolitions expert with caution.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Warzone Overview</h2>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Welcome Back to Rebirth Island (Launch)</h3>
<p class="">Rebirth Island returns, the main destination of your Resurgence matches and Season 3 Ranked Play. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Modes: </strong>Along with Rebirth Resurgence, other Season 3 modes include Rebirth Lockdown, Rebirth Resurgence Loaded, and High Trip Resurgence.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Public Events and Contracts:</strong> Compete in Public Events like Gulag: Climb and Punishment and Heavy Armor. Take on the new Spy Drones Contract. Attempt the Rebirth Island Champion’s Quest.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Features: </strong>Buff your squad with the Squad Rage Field Upgrade and gear up with the Military Box. See future gas circles with the Foresight Killstreak and improve your abilities with the hard-to-find Specialist Perk Package.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 3 Battle Pass</h2>
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<p class="">Earn 100+ tiers of content, including four new weapons, eight new Aftermarket Parts, and new Operators like Vladimir Makarov and Snoop Dogg. Up your game with the “Stasis BlackCell” Operator and more with BlackCell premium content.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Store Offerings: </strong>Get new bundles like <strong>Tracer Pack: Cheech and Chong</strong>, several <strong>Godzilla x Kong: New Empire </strong>bundles, <strong>Tracer Pack: Big Brain Ultra Skin</strong>, and more.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 3 Combat Pack for PlayStation Plus members</h2>
<p class="">Available on April 10, the Season 3 Combat Pack grants Élodie, “Lockpick” a new Operator Skin “Starry Nightmare”.</p>
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<p class="">PlayStation Plus members will also receive the following: the “Rembrandt Rifle” Assault Rifle Blueprint, the “Raphael Rival” SMG Blueprint, the “Cerulean Enigma” Weapon Charm, the “Cobalt Conspirator” Calling Card, the “Azure Avenger” Weapon Sticker, and the “Anonymous Artist” Emblem.</p>
<p class="">Plus, PlayStation Players will receive a 2XP Player boost in-game from 4/18 – 4/19.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Challenges and Events</h2>
<p class="">Along with new Weekly Challenges, play seasonal events like Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth, Blaze Up, High Trip, and Vortex, with four more events arriving in the mid-season.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Season 3 launches April 3</strong></h2>
<p class="">Purchase Modern Warfare III on PlayStation to enjoy additional benefits and a free in-game bundle each season with the Combat Pack.</p>
<p class="">Stay frosty.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/29/share-of-the-week-rise-of-the-ronin/',
                'Share of the Week: Rise of the Ronin',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to travel to 19th-century Japan and share epic moments from Rise of the Ronin 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/Amulet_seven/status/1771342318391718124/photo/1"><em>Amulet_seven</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a ronin in a woven hat wielding two katanas against a mountain landscape</em></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/n_asatom/status/1771337239995539512/photo/1"><em>n_asatom</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a ronin lounging on the sand with an orange cat in front of them</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TakaSanGames/status/1772843184768561388/photo/1"><em>TakaSanGames</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a ronin meditating on a hill overlooking a sunset mountain landscape</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/marka_game/status/1772567931911905557/photo/4"><em>marka_game</em></a><em> <em>shares a ronin slashing with a katana blade that is on fire</em></em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sayaka693518/status/1771945890984362167/photo/3"><em>sayaka693518</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a ronin flying with mechanical wings</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheFourthFocus/status/1771899027103109621/photo/1"><em>TheFourthFocus</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a sinister enemy surrounded by red mist</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  Rise of the Ronin – Weapons and Armor<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 3, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, show off the Veiled Edge’s diverse wardrobe with your creations. Share different weapons and armor sets in Rise of the Ronin using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/01/players-choice-vote-for-marchs-best-new-game-3/',
                'Players’ Choice: Dragon’s Dogma 2 voted March’s top new game',
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<p class="">Last month monsters were defeated, townspeople were saved, and numerous quests were completed. Dragon’s Dogma 2 claimed the Players’ Choice title. Congrats to Capcom!</p>
<p class="">What games have you been playing in April? Share predictions on what will win for this month in the comments below.</p>
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<p class="">March led the way in exploring new places, cultures, and franchises. From road trips and long hikes to turn-of-the-century inventions and futuristic tech, which excursion was your top pick?</p>
<p class=""><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and 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? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, while remakes are reserved for ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.</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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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/01/playstation-stars-campaigns-and-digital-collectibles-for-april-2024/',
                'PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for April 2024',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/04/6484e43fcc49ceff0122d974a74bec564a83f149.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hello, PlayStation Stars members – this April, get ready for an array of Campaigns. From post-apocalyptic adventures to virtual reality titles and relaxing cozy games, we’ve got a diverse lineup. Explore intriguing puzzle games, unlock Digital Collectibles, and experience new challenges. Let’s dive into the details.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: Apocalypse Edition | Reward: 50 Points</strong><br/>Available April 1</p>
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<p class="">There are hundreds of games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium/Deluxe members. For this month, experience picks that are all about the post-apocalyptic vibe. Play any one of the games below to earn 50 Points.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Days Gone [PS4]</li>
<li>Death Stranding [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>Doom Eternal [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign: PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: Must-play this Month | Reward: 50 Points</strong><br/>Available April 2</p>
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<p class="">Check out this month’s selection of games from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Play any one of them to earn 50 Points.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Immortals of Aveum [PS5]</li>
<li>Minecraft Legends [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>Skul: The Hero Slayer [PS4]</li>
</ul>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign: PlayStation VR2 | Game Drop | Reward: 50 Points</strong><br/>Available April 11</p>
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<p class="">The PlayStation VR2 game library continues to grow. Buy any one of the games below and earn 50 Points.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Legendary Tales [PS5]</li>
<li>Pavlov [PS5]</li>
<li>Arizona Sunshine 2 [PS5]</li>
<li>Beat the Beats VR [PS5]</li>
</ul>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign: PlayStation &amp; You: PS4 | Digital Collectible: PlayStation 4 Console – Silver</strong><br/>Available April 15</p>
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<p class="">Let’s travel back in time to 2017. Available only for registered PlayStation 4 console –  Silver owners. Play any PS4 or PS5 game and unlock your limited edition PlayStation 4 Console – Silver Digital Collectible.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbGIyeDlncjJnNDBtNjFocXdxdmc1cjFhcGlzcWdjOHA4eHNrMjl1MyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/RK8NCABfNuqdiZZ12N/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign: Wind Down with PlayStation | Digital Collectible: Hop, Sleep, and a Jump</strong><br/>Available April 17</p>
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<p class="">It’s cozy game time. Come relax with us by starting any one of the games below to unlock your Digital Collectible.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>Disney Dreamlight Valley [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>I Am Setsuna [PS4]</li>
<li> Lemon Cake [PS5]</li>
</ul>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign: Brain Games II | Digital Collectible: Synaptic Feedback II</strong><br/>Available April 18</p>
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<p class="">Set off for adventure in these puzzle games that allow you to explore mysterious locales while putting your puzzle skills to the test. Play any one of the games below to unlock the next mysterious Digital Collectible piece.</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The Gardens Between [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>I Am Dead [PS4 &amp; PS5]</li>
<li>Life of Delta [PS5]</li>
</ul>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNXZqbGo3dmY4ZHdoa2hxOWJ1MnpnMXc5MXpyM3Vnend0bTBicmZ6aiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/LKOMJjByNb2340C2bh/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign: Tales of Kenzera: Zau | A Once Black Sky | Digital Collectible: Impundulu</strong><br/>Available April 23</p>
<p class="">Play Tales of Kenzera: Zau, earn the “A Once Black Sky” trophy, and unlock your Digital Collectible.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExczFrYnpoY2owZWdmODV3bXM4c2RkaGFrNmQ4YTB5NjlrOWw1ejlrZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/r7H9ELbocKvdo8qDRL/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Head to PlayStation App to see all PlayStation Stars Campaigns throughout the month. Not a PlayStation Stars member yet? Learn more about PlayStation Stars and join for free <a href="https://store.playstation.com/sky/qrcode/?smcid=Social%3ABlog%3Aloyalty-banner%3AApr-24">here</a>.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/dave-the-diver-plunges-into-playstation-plus-game-catalog-april-16/',
                'Dave the Diver plunges into PlayStation Plus Game Catalog April 16',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/04/e9f7147b2c67b04e0df1cbbd62d31d932fda9195.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Greetings. I’m Jaeho Hwang, the director and game designer behind Dave the Diver. I’m excited to bring <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009413?smcid=ma">Dave the Diver to PlayStation 5 on April 16</a>, expanding the game’s horizons and inviting more players through the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. </p>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is a unique hybrid ocean adventure that combines ocean exploration with sushi restaurant management. At the heart of the game lies the core gameplay loop, narrative, characters, and captivating mini-games. </p>
<p class="">Our journey kicked off with a simple concept: a diving game in which a deep Blue Hole serves as a mystical dungeon populated by fish that double as enemies and items to loot. In the early days of the prototype, the gameplay revolved primarily around catching fish and trading them for currency, but we soon felt that we could do more with these aquatic creatures. </p>
<p class="">This led to the introduction of a sushi restaurant mechanic that allowed players to prepare culinary delights from their underwater catch. Of course, this was enough to make for good gameplay, and as the lynchpin of our gameplay loop, this addition was praised in internal reviews. However, in an effort to spice things up and prevent monotony, we focused on our unique characters to create compelling and fun side content which ended up adding a dash of individuality to the experience. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cooking contest</h2>
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<p class="">While the initial gameplay focuses on preparing the menu and serving delectable dishes in the bustling sushi restaurant, players will later find themselves entangled in the culinary excitement of a cooking contest. This addition elevates the gameplay beyond just serving food and immerses players in a new cook-off experience that complements the game’s overarching theme. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Seahorse racing </h2>
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<p class="">Halfway through the game, players will stumble upon a new deep-sea mini-game allowing them to send seahorses to race through the village. With a variety of seahorses sporting unique stats scattered throughout the Blue Hole, the feat of collecting and racing these creatures adds a thrilling element to the gameplay experience. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking photographs</h2>
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<p class="">Beneath the waves of the Blue Hole lies a diverse ecosystem, where players will encounter both aggressive and peace-loving amiable fish species. In the midst of this underwater tapestry, players can now enjoy the tranquil activity of photographing these peaceful aquatic inhabitants. Players earn rewards by snapping shots of these creatures without the need for combat or capture and presenting their discoveries to Udo, the photographer. You should also try your hand at photographing some fish that only appear at night!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Duff’s rhythm Game </h2>
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<p class="">This is the most delightful twist that caught everyone off guard; What on earth is this rhythm game with an anime title song doing in the diving game?! One of our characters, Duff, an avid fan of Stra Stella – a fictional anime within the game – embarks on a musical journey to attend a dream concert featuring beloved characters. To inject a burst of dynamism we introduced this mini-game with a vibrant backdrop, steering clear of monotony and offering a refreshing twist to the overall gaming experience. </p>
<p class="">We set out to present different gameplay elements to create a new kind of experience, mixing everything from culinary showdowns to rhythmic reveries. And, of course, it’s all brought to life by a cast of charming characters. Additionally, Dave the Diver on PS5 features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for increased sensory engagement. Navigate the mysterious depths and feel the delicate vibrations in the variety of mini-games that await exploration in the deep-sea!  </p>
<p class="">Also a reminder: get ready for this coming May, as<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-ps5-and-ps4-this-april-godzilla-dlc-revealed/"> the legendary Godzilla makes his way into Dave’s world</a>! Stay tuned to witness what new fun this colossal kaiju will unleash. Remember, anything is possible in the Blue Hole.</p>
<p class=""><em><a data-id="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/tales-of-kenzera-zau-releases-day-1-into-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-on-april-23/" data-type="URL" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/tales-of-kenzera-zau-releases-day-1-into-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-on-april-23/">Tales of Kenzera: Zau</a> was also announced today as a Day 1 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog title. Learn more from about the debut action-exploration game from developer Surgent Studios.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/tales-of-kenzera-zau-releases-day-1-into-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-on-april-23/',
                'Tales of Kenzera: Zau releases Day 1 into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on April 23',
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<p class="">Eventually, we all will contend with grief. It can come in many forms and from many different sources. Surgent Studios’ (founded by  Abubakar Salim) debut game, <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/tales-of-kenzera-zau/?smcid=ma">Tales of Kenzera: Zau</a>, is a 2.5D story-driven, action-exploration game all about facing those emotions and discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after a devastating loss, and it’s coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog at launch on April 23rd, 2024! (Available with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships).</p>
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<p class="">Players will take control of Zau, a young warrior-shaman from Amandla, who seeks out Kalunga, the God of Death, to bargain with him to bring his Baba back from the realm of the dead.</p>
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<p class="">Wielding two powerful masks imbued with the cosmic power of the sun and the moon in a beautiful and chaotic dance, Zau travels across Kenzera, a rich mystical realm inspired by Bantu tales, fighting tough ancestral spirits and platforming obstacles to find the 3 mighty beings that have eluded the God of Death.</p>
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<p class="">Zau will discover and unlock new powerful abilities and skills during his quest to become a worthy Nganga and reclaim his lost Baba. These include mighty Spirit Attacks like the ferocious Lunar Beam blast that can be unleashed to obliterate enemies using the Moon Mask…</p>
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<p class="">…and the engulfing fire Supernova that can be used to scorch nearby foes with Shamanistic fire using the Sun Mask.</p>
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<p class="">Throughout Zau’s adventure, players will earn experience from exploration and combat. This experience can be spent on skill points split between two skill trees, one for the Moon mask and one for the Sun mask. These skills will enable Zau to become more powerful and learn new formidable attack combos and feats , becoming a fierce warrior-shaman.</p>
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<p class="">Along his journey, Zau will also find ancient Shaman Shrines which gift him unbelievable abilities, such as the power of Gliding across the plains to cover long distances or slow his descent…</p>
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<p class="">…or the cosmic Pulse ability which can enable him to to break down and reconstruct barriers in his path.</p>
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<p class="">Players will discover a rich universe with untold lore of chaos &amp; order and journey through mystical biomes inspired by the emotions and questions that humans face along the journey of grief, giving you key thinking points to reflect on as you and Zau travel across Kenzera. Like the gloomy swamp-filled Woodlands and the Deadlands, home to fatal lava pools, biomes all bursting with colour and depth.</p>
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<p class="">Humanity and healing is at the heart of Tales of Kenzera: Zau. On this journey, Zau will encounter other characters who are also going through their own personal journey of grief, who aid him to learn and grow from their experiences.</p>
<p class="">Players will find great Baobab trees during their adventure. These trees offer great meaning to Zau, as his Baba would take him to these very trees to meditate. While exploring these, you will witness those moments of  remembrance and healing that Zau goes through without even realising.</p>
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<p class="">These enthralling visuals are accompanied by a captivating and enchanting original soundtrack by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai.</p>
<p class="">Zau will also encounter Yumboes, creatures who hail from a world of ever-present joy, and offer respite to Zau at their campfires. You can also fast-travel between discovered campfires.</p>
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<p class="">There’s not long to go until you can explore the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera and embrace the dance of the shaman with the launch date scheduled for April 23, 2024.</p>
<p class="">We look forward to seeing PlayStation fans exploring Surgent Studio’s Bantu inspired universe and their adventures with Zau when Tales of Kenzera: Zau launches later this month!</p>
<p class=""><em><a data-id="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/dave-the-diver-plunges-into-playstation-plus-game-catalog-april-16/" data-type="URL" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/02/dave-the-diver-plunges-into-playstation-plus-game-catalog-april-16/">Dave the Diver</a> was also announced today as a Day 1 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog title. Learn more from developer Mintrocket.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/04/gran-turismo-world-series-2024-begins-with-online-qualifiers-april-17/',
                'Gran Turismo World Series 2024 begins with online qualifiers April 17',
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<p class="">Attention Gran Turismo drivers! We’re excited to announce details of the Gran Turismo World Series 2024. Gear up and get ready for another nail-biting season as we start a new format – The Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup will feature six rounds of Online Qualifiers each.* The best players will progress to four live rounds with spectators, culminating in the World Finals</p>
<p class="">Montreal, Prague and Tokyo announced as host destinations for the Gran Turismo World Series Rounds 1-3 with the venue for the World Finals to be announced.</p>
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<p class="">The Gran Turismo World Series 2024 gets underway on Wednesday, April 17. Any player who has a copy of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/gran-turismo-7/?smcid=ma">Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5</a> can enter the series by heading to the Sport mode in the game. Once there, sign up for the Nations Cup – racing to represent your home country or territory – and/or the Manufacturers Cup, racing for your favorite manufacturer.</p>
<p class="">First up from April 17 are the Online Qualifiers for the Nations Cup: six rounds played out over three weeks. From Wednesday, 8 May the action switches to the Manufacturers Cup, similarly with three weeks and six rounds of Online Qualifiers.</p>



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<p class="">At the end of the Online Qualifiers, the top players will be selected to attend the live events. In a change to the format for 2024, three live Gran Turismo World Series Rounds will lead into the end-of-season World Finals.</p>
<p class="">The calendar for the Gran Turismo World Series 2024 live events is as follows:</p>
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<li>Round 1 – Montreal, Canada | Saturday, 6 July</li>
<li>Round 2 – Prague, Czechia | Saturday, August 10</li>
<li>Round 3 – Tokyo, Japan | Saturday, September 28</li>
<li>World Finals – Date and location to be announced</li>
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<p class="">Fans unable to attend the live events won’t miss any of the action, with each round set to be broadcast live on <a href="https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/live/">https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/live/</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GRANTURISMOTV">https://www.youtube.com/@GRANTURISMOTV</a>.</p>
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<p class="">In the Nations Cup, the top 12 players (five from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region; two each from the Central &amp; South America, North America and Asia regions; and one from the Oceania region) will be invited to compete in all four live events. With the 2024 Nations Cup reverting to an individual competition, the 12 competitors will battle at all three Gran Turismo World Series Rounds and the World Finals. Points accumulated at each round will determine the overall 2024 World Champion.</p>
<p class="">The Manufacturers Cup remains a team competition, but with a new twist for 2024. World Series partners Toyota Gazoo Racing, Mazda and Genesis are guaranteed a starting spot at each live event. The other top manufacturers from the Online Qualifiers ranking will create a total field of 12. In the Gran Turismo World Series Rounds 1-3, each manufacturer will be represented by their top driver from the corresponding region to where the event is hosted – Americas in Montreal, EMEA in Prague and Asia-Oceania in Tokyo. For the World Finals, the three drivers per team will be united to compete together. Again, points will be cumulative to decide the World Champions.</p>
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<p class="">The Gran Turismo World Series began in 2018, and 2024 is the seventh season of the ultra-competitive SIM racing championships. In 2023, a thrilling World Finals played out before a lively audience in Barcelona.</p>
<p class="">It was an unexpected, and first-ever, win for Team Nissan in the Manufacturers Cup with Ryota Kokubun (JPN), Mehdi Hafidi (FRA) and Mateo Estevez (ARG) taking home the trophy. Team Mercedes-AMG and Team Genesis completed the podium.</p>
<p class="">In the Nations Cup, Team Spain was dominant in front of their enthusiastic and very vocal home crowd. The experienced Coque López and Jose Serrano were joined in the team by exciting, young newcomer Pol Urra to record an impressive win ahead of Team Japan and Team Brazil.</p>
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<p class="">Producer of the Gran Turismo series. “We were keen to increase the number of live events for 2024 and so I am excited about the new format we have. Deciding the competitors for all events at an early stage will give fans a real opportunity to get to know our talented drivers and follow them through the season. We shall be at some great venues and so are looking forward to more events with the same fantastic atmosphere we had in Barcelona last year and, of course, more excellent racing.”</p>
<p class="">Michelin, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), Genesis, Mazda, Brembo and Fanatec continue their support as official partners of the Gran Turismo World Series in 2024.</p>
<p class="">The Gran Turismo World Series is open to all players with any PS Plus membership for the online rounds through the ‘Sport’ mode in Gran Turismo 7. The Online Qualifiers are organized into a League format with three brackets determined by Driver Ratings, so that players compete in races against opponents of a similar level. Qualification for the live events is subject to terms and conditions which players can read and accept in game.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size">*<em>Internet connection and PS Plus membership required for entry</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/04/04/the-5-top-played-games-on-ubisoft-classics/',
                'The 5 top-played games on Ubisoft+ Classics',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/04/8dc80b1b0f6def65e40dab7ea1728c6227bb6aa5.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Ubisoft+ Classics is a curated catalog of Ubisoft games for players to explore, inviting them on adventures to explore the ancient worlds of England, Greece, and Egypt; test their tactical prowess; race across the wilderness; and more. With a library of over 50 standard edition titles, Ubisoft+ Classics adds new content monthly. Subscribers can expect The Crew 2 and OddBallers in April, The Settlers: New Allies and Watch Dogs in May, and Anno 1800 in June.</p>
<p class="">Most recently, For Honor’s new season, Forged in War, came to Ubisoft+ Classics. For Honor immerses players in an age-old war featuring three of the most notorious fighting factions in history: Knights, Vikings, and Samurai, and the new year is bringing even more to the shores of Heathmoor. Forged in War focuses on the weapons For Honor’s Heroes wield in battle to achieve victory.</p>
<p class="">In addition to For Honor, check out five of the most popular games on Ubisoft+ Classics:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla</strong></h2>
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<p class="">English shores await raiding Vikings. As Eivor, players will fight Saxons, forge alliances, and build up their Ravensthorpe settlement. Eivor will also meet Hidden Ones who task Eivor with eliminating members of the powerful Order of the Ancients who have infiltrated all levels of society. As players roam thick forests, purple heaths, and ancient cities, they’ll uncover plenty of mysteries and side stories, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla also gives players a chance to experience stories from Norse mythology – albeit with an Assassin’s Creed twist.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ghost Recon Breakpoint</strong></h2>
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<p class="">A military survival game, Ghost Recon Breakpoint will test players in their ability to survive almost as much as their prowess in open combat and stealth. Players take on the role of a Ghost special agent, sent to the Aurora Archipelago to hunt down traitorous Wolves. Aurora is a diverse environment, ranging from frigid mountains to dry deserts to futuristic cities, and each biome has unique advantages and disadvantages. Taking this into account will be crucial to survival – and taking out the enemy before they’re even aware they’re in danger.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Far Cry 6</strong></h2>
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<p class="">Antón Castillo is Yara’s brutal dictator whose relentless drive to produce Viviro – a purported miracle cancer treatment – leaves countless destroyed lives in his wake. Dani Rojas didn’t plan on joining the rebellion, but after an attempt to flee Yara goes horribly wrong, they fall in with the Libertad guerrillas and their fight to free Yara. As players explore Yara’s diverse regions, Dani will meet many Yaran citizens as well as animal companions that will fight by their side like Chorizo the dog, Guapo the crocodile, and Chicharron the fighting rooster.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Watch Dogs: Legion</strong></h2>
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<p class="">London’s falling in the dystopian near-future. Underground hacker organization DedSec has been framed for a bombing, and now work to clear its name, take back London, and protect its citizens from police and organized crime alike. The twist is that anyone can be in DedSec, thanks to Watch Dogs: Legion’s unique play-as-anyone feature, meaning players can recruit and play as any NPC they meet in the open world – yes, even the “bad” ones. Each character has their own backstory and skill set, as well as technological tools and weapons, so choose your team carefully when planning how to execute a mission.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Riders Republic</strong></h2>
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<p class="">US National Parks have been transformed into an extreme sports playground in Riders Republic. Snowboard or ski down the slopes of Mammoth Mountain; BMX through Zion; wingsuit across Bryce Canyon; and so much more. Players can also take part in multiplayer Mass Races, which pit them against 64 other players to see who can finish the course first.</p>
<p class="">Check out the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/ubisoft-plus-classics/">full list of games included in a Ubisoft+ Classics subscription at PlayStation.com</a>.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>Ubisoft+ Classics is available as a standalone subscription for $7.99 USD per month, and is included for PlayStation Plus Premium and PlayStation Plus Extra members.</em></p>
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