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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/31/sculpting-moonscars/',
                'Sculpting Moonscars, a 2D Souls-inspired adventure launching September 27',
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<p class="">We at Black Mermaid are very excited for the upcoming release of Moonscars, our first game as a new studio!</p>
<p class="">If you watched our trailers, you probably already know that we are fans of the Souls series. We’ve long been inspired by their rich worldbuilding and approach to gameplay and wanted to create a game for other fans like us.</p>
<p class="">We set out to create a challenging experience set in a 2D world, with quick and responsive-feeling combat that suited the peculiarities of 2D. Today, we’d like to share a bit about how Moonscars came to be—and some of the lessons we learned through our own cycle of trial and triumph.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Myths and masters</strong></h2>
<p class="">In Moonscars, you play as Grey Irma, a clay sculpture made in the image of a fierce woman warrior and brought to life. Her visual design carried over from a painting Stefan did in 2015 (above), and while her personality was crafted to fit best with the story, her appearance was defined a long time ago.</p>
<p class="">The creator of all living statues, The Sculptor, was once a great man. At the time of the events in the game, he still  wields great power and is driven to make the world a better place according to his vision—yet very few are willing to accept the costs and sacrifices to make it come true.</p>
<p class="">We liked the concept of the legendary Cypriot king and sculptor Pygmalion and his ivory statue Galatea, which tells the story of a sculptor who fell in love with his creation, and wanted to imagine a world where this concept is expanded more—perhaps with a dark twist to it. The central elements of our story and setting are sculpting and molding: a world of clay, bone, and ichor.</p>
<p class="">Visually, we took inspiration from the Dutch oil painting old masters, which led us to create a world using a muted palette of dark grays, with accents of reds and greens. The dark palette also favored us a bit in the background painting process, given our small team.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shaping the game</strong></h2>
<p class="">We (Stefan and Alex) met working together in jobs creating gamified experiences for promoting br. For quite a while we talked about starting our own project, and so we took a leap of faith, quit our jobs, and set on our own journey.</p>
<p class="">With Stefan’s experience in traditional painting and a newfound passion for animation, coupled with Alex’s knack for programming and overall dexterity, in a short time we created a sneak peek of our new project and showed it to the public. It attracted lots of attention and positive reactions, which gave us a confidence boost. Months later, when we partnered with Humble Games, we started expanding our team and brought on Andryi Moroz, our game designer and story writer, Andrei Platon, who also shares a passion for animation, and a few close friends who helped us on a per-task basis.</p>
<p class="">And so, the creation of Moonscars was underway.</p>
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<p class="">As we started a new studio, we faced a couple challenges. One was finding local talent to complete the team.</p>
<p class="">We were also short on past experience developing full games, so we had to learn this craft on the fly—and when starting the project, we didn’t consider how much time we’d need to get to that stage where things started to click.</p>
<p class="">We also decided we wanted smooth, hand-drawn animations, and while we were aware of the time consuming nature of creating them, we did not account enough for the number of iterations we’d have to do. Fortunately, this improved later in the development.</p>
<p class="">Another thing we didn’t expect was how fast we would improve our craft, and how the things we did even six months earlier would quickly start to look off and we’d want to re-do them . Considering we worked for more than three years, this happened a couple of times in the art department.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Early animated sketches, with the example on the left from 2018</em></p>
<p class="">Looking back, it was a little too ambitious for us to start such a project, but we managed to get to the end with the help of our team, Humble Games, and the community that formed around the game.</p>
<p class="">The biggest challenge was probably getting everything into a state that we could call “finished” and actually stopping working on it for launch. There’s always an urge to work on something and change it, and it just never ends. It’s important to know when to stop, and we learned a bit about how to recognize the right moment, as well as how to improve our pipeline quite a lot for future projects.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nearing journey’s end</strong></h2>
<p class="">The final game is quite different from the original idea we had. Andriy came up with fresh and very interesting mechanics that players enjoyed in the demo. We learned during development that we shouldn’t suppress ideas just because they contradict with the original scope, and instead let the project evolve, focusing on its strengths and amplifying them, which in the end turned Moonscars into a better game.</p>
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<p class="">We are thankful to the friends who helped us by playing, giving feedback, and cheering us along the way. And once our PC demo we received even more valuable feedback, as well as words of encouragement, which gave us a big morale boost to keep going and continuously improve the game. (We will try doing this a bit earlier with our next project, hehe.)</p>
<p class="">As Moonscars is coming close to its release, we are feeling both anxious and excited to see the gaming community’s reaction. We are really looking forward to you all being able to play the game when it launches on September 27 for PS4, and PS5!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/31/indies-coming-to-ps4-ps5-in-september-2022/',
                'Indie highlights coming to PS4 & PS5 in September 2022',
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<p class="">We’re fast approaching the month of September. Soon the temperatures will be cooling, leaves will be changing color, and a fantastic harvest of indie games will be filling our PS Store baskets. September’s got some heavy hitters–The Last of Us Part I, anyone?–but there’s also a bumper crop of amazing indie titles you’ll want to look out for. From killer game shows to character-driven adventures to delightfully eye-searing retro gunplay, here’s what you can look forward to on PS4 and PS5 this month. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Temtem</h2>
<p class="">Are you looking for a new twist on the tried-and-true critter collection genre? Temtem is exactly what you’ve been hunting for! This game from Spanish developer Crema takes the concept of finding, taming, and battling creatures to a massive new scale in a persistent online multiplayer world. Colorful creatures called Temtem inhabit the beautiful island paradise of the Airborne Archipelago, and you’ll catch, train, and battle them in tried-and-true turn-based combat. But you’re not alone on your journey to the ranks of top Temtem trainer. Team up with friends or strangers online to explore the islands, battle the minions of Clan Belsoto, and fight and trade your collected Temtem. With oodles of Temtem to find, copious customization options, and weekly special quests, your Temtem adventure will likely keep you busy for hundreds of hours.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 6 | <strong>Publisher: </strong>Humble Bundle | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition</h2>
<p class="">The stylish, Soviet-era-propaganda-inspired cult classic from developer Q-Games makes its return on PS4 and PS5. The Void is a desolate, harsh expanse blanketing the planet. It is where human souls lay trapped, the unintended result of an experiment gone horrifically wrong. But the remnants of humanity have found a way to explore the Void and rescue surviving organic lifeforms through the use of “projection clones.” Using these clones, you will explore the patches of land that have risen from the Void in search of survivors and materials. But beware–the Izberg, titanic monsters composed of suffering and negativity, roam the Void with a hunger that can never be sated. </p>
<p class="">The Tomorrow Children offers a unique blend of exploration, resource-gathering, and town-building gameplay. While the original release of The Tomorrow Children was a free-to-play title, the Phoenix Edition adds in an offline single-player mode, new islands, more exploration tools (including the new grappling hook), landscape-transforming monoliths and other surprises which are unique to this purchasable edition. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 6 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Q-Games | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wayward Strand </h2>
<p class="">A hospital on an ornate floating ship? That’s undoubtedly something newsworthy. You’ll be able to visit this new frontier in medicine in Wayward Strand, a charming dialogue-driven adventure from Ghost Pattern launching on PS4 and PS5. Casey’s a teenager with a budding journalistic streak setting off to report on the airborne medical center. As she explores the airship and meets the hospital’s patients, she grows more embedded in their lives, memories, and mysteries. </p>
<p class="">The events of this fully voiced slice-of-life adventure unfold in real-time, with the characters’ lives connecting, diverging, and intertwining as the minutes, hours, and days pass by. You can follow them, spend time with them, learn their stories, and form special bonds. Pursuing one story means you may miss another, but Wayward Strand is a game made to be played repeatedly, with you able to uncover new content based on your choices every time you begin anew. Take some time to explore and listen, and let Wayward Strand create gaming memories you’ll cherish for years to come. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 15 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Ghost Pattern | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tunic</h2>
<p class="">The beautiful, critically acclaimed action-adventure masterpiece Tunic comes to PS4 and PS5. This passion project from independent developer Andrew Shouldice follows a young fox sporting the titular fantasy garb as he goes on a gallant adventure through gorgeously rendered geometric environments. Explore a vast, beautiful world from an isometric viewpoint, solving puzzles and finding new items and abilities to open new pathways. Decipher a unique in-game language to find clues to secrets and mysteries that lurk around many a corner. But beware; this world is also filled with terrifying beasts, and you’ll need all your wits, courage, and tools to best them in combat. Use an arsenal of fighting maneuvers to conquer the threats that stand in your path to progress further and uncover more fantastical places. What sort of wonders will you unearth on your journey, brave one?</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 27 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Finji| PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Post Void</h2>
<p class="">First-person shooters have greatly changed since they initially hit the scene in the early 90s. As advanced as modern shooters are today, sometimes you might want to go back to something more old-school in its design. Something that, perhaps, looks like it was ripped out of the pages of that weird photocopied zine somebody left on the “free” shelf of your local comic book store. Something that wants you to move and kill as fast as possible because you will die pathetically from your life oozing from your cranium if you don’t. And for that oddly specific craving, YCJY Games’ Post Void is coming to PS4 and PS5 late this month. </p>
<p class="">Blaze through a bullet-laden, gore-soaked neon-colored nightmare world where the two rules are: A. move fast through winding, maze-like corridors, and B. kill everything you can. Experience pure, retro-styled FPS gameplay that dares to ask, “What if you could <em>see</em> and <em>play</em> a noise album?”  (Please note: this game is not suitable for those with sensitivity to flashing lights.)<br/><br/><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 29 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Super Rare Games | PS5, PS4<br/></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/01/steelrising-combat-system-breakdown/',
                'Steelrising combat system breakdown',
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<p class="">At Spiders, we love exploring different types of RPGs. Since our creation we have tried various styles of combat systems and learned something new with each game we’ve released. For our latest game, Steelrising, our goal was to focus on providing a more action-oriented, deliberate, detailed, and fun fighting experience.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Soulslike game</h2>
<p class="">From Demon’s Souls remake to Elden Ring, Soulslike games have captured players’ attention. Of course this wasn’t necessarily the case when we started the Steelrising, but everyone in the team wanted to pay homage to this genre. We wanted to home in on combat, making sure players must think about the best course of action and the skills at their disposal, but in a universe of our own. We also wanted to share our passion with as many players as possible, which is why we decided to create an assist mode. </p>
<p class="">Steelrising leans into the Soulslike formula, but with the unique heart of a Spiders game.</p>
<p class="">The story of Steelrising happens in one night, at the very beginning of our twisted version of the French Revolution. Automatons are running rampant. They have totally overpowered the revolutionaries; these humans simply didn’t stand a chance when facing even the most basic of these creations.</p>
<p class="">Fighting fire with fire, you are Paris’ last hope. A single automaton against an army, your task is not easy, every enemy standing in your way can be your last if you underestimate them. </p>
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<p class="">To compel players to save the city, but also the permanent danger in attempting to do so, we decided to put the emphasis on a detailed combat system. Timing, studying your opponent’s every move, making sure not to draw too much attention so as not to find yourself outnumbered, and finding their weaknesses will be key to your success. </p>
<p class="">Yes, they are strong, but so are you.</p>
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<p class="">You will not only have to master your skills, you will also have to manage your cooling system. The more aggressive you are in combat the more heated you will get, which could lead Aegis to overheat and become briefly incapacitated. This mechanic may remind you of the classic stamina system that is present in many games of the genre, but by using instant cooling you can quickly reduce your temperature to land a few more hits or escape to safety. But beware! If used excessively or at the wrong time this could lead you to become completely frozen mid-combat, and open to attack. </p>
<p class="">In addition to stamina management, other classic action-RPG aspects include stats that you will need to thoughtfully upgrade, as well as plenty of items and modules to collect for customizing and enhancing your playstyle.</p>
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<p class="">One of the specificities of Steelrising’s gameplay is its verticality. Aegis can jump, and this ability will open new possibilities to attack and surprise enemies, use different combos, or even avoid some fights altogether if you want to choose your battles. While very useful in combat it is also another way to explore the city and its narrow streets.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aegis and her arsenal</h2>
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<p class="">Aegis is not just another automaton. She is a complex masterpiece and as such, has many possible fighting styles at her disposal: you may decide to be a fearless bodyguard, a quick and deadly dancer, or an alchemist shooting from a distance. Aegis’ fighting style can also of course be altered and adjusted at any point during her journey.</p>
<p class="">We wanted the combat system in Steelrising  to have its own identity and to reflect Aegis’ mechanical nature. As such, she’s not just holding weapons, they really are an extension of her body. </p>
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<p class="">With 9 types of weapons and over 40 variations, weapons are a core component in Steelrising.</p>
<p class="">You will find weapons you might be familiar such as the mace or the dual swords, but some are more unique to Aegis, such as her fans that can be turned into a shield, or the more eccentric weapons like the alchemical rifle that consume precious Alchemical Capsules which you can find while exploring or buy when resting your cogs at a vestal. Heavy weapons like the Wheel may at first seem too big for your small frame, but Aegis manages to wield them with no less grace, and with devastating effect.</p>
<p class="">Each of these weapons has a special move that provides even more playstyle possibilities. And remember that Aegis can also switch quickly between two weapons at any time and even use her tools in combat, which can make for some brutal combos.</p>
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<p class="">The more you progress, the more powerful these weapons can become if you upgrade them. These improvements will certainly be handy in your quest, especially against the Titans, the most dangerous enemies that you will face.</p>
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<p class="">In order to vanquish the Titans, you will have to understand their ways of fighting, by learning their patterns and finding the right time to strike. It might require a few attempts as they hit hard, meaning each blow can be fatal. But don’t worry, the tools at your disposal and the way you master Aegis’ skills will make the difference.</p>
<p class="">We really wanted every boss fight to be epic and to provide a feeling of achievement when you finally beat them.</p>
<p class="">We can’t wait to discover your first impressions, which Titans you found the most challenging, which playstyles you prefer, and which are your favourite areas of Paris. We hope that you will have as much fun playing the game as we did making it. And as Steelrising’s release is right around the corner, we won’t have to wait for long. Vive la révolution!</p>
<p class="">Steelrising is coming to PS5 on September 8.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/01/attention-ps4-ps5-virtual-photographers-red-bull-capture-point-is-back/',
                'Attention PS4 & PS5 virtual photographers – Red Bull Capture Point is back',
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<p class="">The PlayStation team is thrilled to partner with Red Bull for the second year of their virtual photography competition, Red Bull Capture Point. After the success of last year’s competition, Red Bull Capture Point is going global by welcoming additional markets to participate in 2022, allowing budding photographers from nine countries to submit their snaps for the chance to attend a one-off exhibition in New York City and a chance to win some incredible PlayStation and Red Bull prizes. Excited already? For more information on rules &amp; prizes check out the competition page <a href="https://www.redbull.com/capturepoint">redbull.com/capturepoint</a>.</p>
<p class="">Games are the ultimate visual medium, giving every player the chance to see fantastic worlds from their own unique perspectives. From exploring futuristic landscapes to driving vehicles you’d never get your hands on in real life, there are so many experiences that games can offer that simply wouldn’t be possible. As technology has improved, so too has people’s abilities to capture these worlds and experiences through photo modes and in-game screenshots – the best of which will be celebrated in Red Bull Capture Point.</p>
<p class="">This year, we’re asking creatives to showcase their skills in Guerrilla’s stunning open-world adventure Horizon Forbidden West and Polyphony Digital’s gorgeous racing sim Gran Turismo 7* – two of the most visually arresting games to come to PlayStation consoles. We’re looking for beautifully arranged shots – so get snapping and show us your best!</p>
<p class="">Aspiring photographers can submit captures in four categories, with each one representing a different theme. There will also be an overall Best in Show winner for each region. Each category will be open for a two-week period and will have its own unique requirements, which will be shared on <a href="https://twitter.com/redbullgaming">Red Bull Gaming social media</a> and the competition website a few days before entries open. More information on categories &amp; submission timelines can be found on <a href="http://redbull.com/capturepoint">redbull.com/capturepoint</a>. Entries will be open from September 5 to October 30. To enter, gamers must share their screenshots to Twitter via the PlayStation Network, using the official Red Bull Capture Point hashtag which will vary by region.</p>
<p class="">To pick the winners, a panel of expert judges will rank submissions per category based on interpretation of the theme, the technical execution, and the uniqueness of the concept. Alongside this, the best entries will be hand-selected by several significant personalities in the virtual photography scene, including Kate Reed (@kaytanaa, U.S.), Petri Lev Alahti (@Berduu, Sweden), and lead judge Mik Bromely (@TheFourthFocus, U.S.).</p>
<p class="">One Best in Show winner from each country, in total nine, will be invited to an exhibition in New York City, with an all-expenses paid trip which will include workshops with professional photographers to enhance their skills.</p>
<p class="">Winners will also receive an incredible Red Bull <a href="https://www.redbull.com/capturepoint">prize pack</a>, including a PlayStation 5 console, official peripherals, and more goodies.</p>
<p class="">Red Bull Capture Point is open to aspiring photographers in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, and Sweden. To see the submission, entry process for your respective country, detailed info on the list of categories and full terms and conditions, head over to the official competition page at <a href="https://www.redbull.com/capturepoint">redbull.com/capturepoint</a>.</p>
<p class="">Good luck and have fun!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size">*<em>Gran Turismo 7: Internet connection required for features shown. Game progression required to access most vehicles.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/02/players-choice-vote-for-august-2022s-best-new-game/',
                'Players’ Choice: Cult of the Lamb voted August’s best new game',
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<p class="">Massive Monster’s devilish indie Cult of the Lamb has been chosen as August’s Players’ Choice winner, putting a whole new spin on cult classic. </p>
<p class="">September is already underway – any predictions on which game will reign supreme?</p>
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<p class="">We saw lots of new games in August, with a strong lineup of quality indies keeping players entertained throughout the month. Which new release will take the Players’ Choice crown? Vote in the poll below to help decide!</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><strong>How does it work?</strong> At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we’ll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players’ Choice winners throughout the year.<br/><br/><strong>What is the voting criteria?</strong> That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won’t qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Demon’s Souls and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will.<br/><br/><strong>How are nominees decided?</strong> The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted.</p></blockquote>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/02/share-of-the-week-duality/',
                'Share of the Week: Duality',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to find duality in games and share paired up moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s reflective highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/lunar9p/status/1564578891255238660/photo/1"><em>lunar9p</em></a><em> shares the dual-ended lightsaber from Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/scottoka1/status/1563556834317053952/photo/4"><em>scottoka1</em></a><em> shares Cloud and Sephiroth butting heads in Final Fantasy VII Remake.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/call_me_xavii/status/1564966467137077250/photo/3"><em>call_me_xavii</em></a><em> shares some interesting artwork from Cyberpunk 2077.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sefwick/status/1564961199699005440/photo/1"><em>Sefwick</em></a><em> shares two cars ready to race in Gran Turismo Sport.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/LukeKasinger/status/1564479032216936449/photo/2"><em>LukeKasinger</em></a><em> shares Ellie and Joel sharing a touching moment in The Last of Us Part II.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/LorenMeoww/status/1563650175125622788/photo/4"><em>LorenMeoww</em></a><em> shares Jesse facing off against another version of herself in Control.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? </p>
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<p class=""><strong>THEME: </strong>The Last of Us Part I<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on September 7, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re joining Joel and Ellie on their journey through The Last of Us Part I. Share daring moments from the rebuilt classic using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/02/how-gearbox-designed-new-tales-from-the-borderlands-as-a-spiritual-successor/',
                'How Gearbox designed New Tales from the Borderlands as a spiritual successor',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/eec5873b77abce98316e69da01ccd09dcc263f1b.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Return to the Borderlands in the raucous New Tales from the Borderlands. The upcoming choice-based, narrative adventure developed by Gearbox Software is set to launch on October 21.</p>
<p class="">This all new story brings fresh and familiar faces, new settings, and an original, captivating story while keeping the sci-fi aesthetic and irreverent humor that Borderlands fans have come to know and love. Carrying on the same spirit of adventure as the original 2014 fan-favorite from Telltale, New Tales from the Borderlands is an unforgettable single-player experience. </p>
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<p class="">In New Tales from the Borderlands, players take control of three loveable losers, Anu, Octavio, and Fran, guiding them through an epic adventure full of ruthless corporations, terrifying creatures, and talking guns. Discover new and familiar locations in the Borderlands universe, along with a host of compelling characters. </p>
<p class="">After a series of unfortunate events, our three underdogs find themselves uniquely positioned to open a Vault and use its otherworldly contents to create a universe-changing technology. In their rush to market, they’ll have to face local competitors, corporate takeover attempts, and galactic mysteries. Turns out, nothing in the Borderlands is more deadly than starting a business.</p>
<p class="">Our heroes all have their own unique stories:</p>
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<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Anuradha Dhar </strong>– In a universe run by gun corporations, Anu is a do-gooder who dreams of a world where no one has to kill to get ahead. She can see complex calculus, probabilities and solve puzzles with her Tech Glasses. Although she might be uncomfortable in social settings, she has no problem solving problems. </li></ul>
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<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Octavio Wallace Dhar –</strong> Anu’s adopted brother, Octavio, is a hustler with a heart of gold who dreams of making it big on the planet of Promethea. According to him, he’s Meridian City’s most popular citizen with a long list of contacts to back it up. His ability to access information is like no other, and he is looking for his moment to strike gold.</li></ul>
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<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Francine Miscowicz</strong> – Fran is a successful frogurt shop owner in Meridian City… or she was, until Maliwan blew a hole in her shop with a giant laser and then Tediore finished the job. Now she’s out for vengeance on the people who destroyed her dream. She’s strong, fierce, capable and, thanks to her hoverchair’s many gadgets, deadly. She’ll stop at nothing to protect her friends and get what’s coming to her.</li></ul>
<p class="">While all three of these characters have their own unique quirks, talents, and dreams, it’s ultimately up to the player to choose the dialogue and decisions that shape their story. Choice is at the heart of the game and you have the power to determine how the story unfolds.</p>
<p class="">One conscious change we made was removing the “hints” that show which choices have long-term impact. We did this because we believe every input is a choice, and every choice matters. All choices have immediate impact by means of character responses, often filled with humor. However, they can also have ramifications on how events unfold further into the story and will ultimately affect which ending you’ll see. With five possible endings to the game, it’s up to you to discover just how your choices impact each character.</p>
<p class="">While choosing what Anu, Octavio, and Fran say and do makes up the core gameplay, New Tales from the Borderlands also features free walk sequences where you can explore and interact with the environment, simple puzzles for players to enjoy, and mini-games —including Vaultlanders, a mini-game where players must fight to the <em>death </em>(with small plastic figures). To the victor go the spoils (i.e. adding the loser’s Vaultlander to their collection).</p>
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<p class="">Gearbox Software’s development of the game was led by our incredible team at Gearbox Studio Québec, with many experienced Borderlands developers coming together to craft a narrative experience like no other. Gearbox also partnered with key alumni from the original Telltale Games<em> </em>Tales from the Borderlands narrative team to deliver a spiritual successor to the original Tales.</p>
<p class="">The game is broken up into five chapters—all of which are available at launch on October 21, 2022! Plus, after your initial playthrough, you can replay any chapter you want—a great option for players looking to experience the consequences of every decision.</p>
<p class="">Keep your eyes peeled for additional New Tales from the Borderlands news on Borderlands socials and pre-order the game before its release on October 21, 2022.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/06/sies-social-justice-fund-and-playstation-career-pathways-awards-scholarships-and-welcomes-new-partners/',
                'SIE’s Social Justice Fund and PlayStation Career Pathways awards scholarships and welcomes new partners',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/cd3de42bfe6e35306f1c44a76a8994b723d5a8ba.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">In 2020, Sony Group established a<a href="https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/csr/community/social_justice_fund/"> $100 million Global Social Justice Fund</a> to support social justice and anti-racist initiatives around the world. As part of Sony Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has committed more than $11 million in total to advance race equity within the gaming industry and beyond.</p>
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<p class="">Through SIE’s Social Justice Initiative and our PlayStation Career Pathways, we’re supporting organizations and efforts focused on strengthening educational and career opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities. Our objective is to drive a new era of creativity, development and growth in the gaming industry that allows for more diversity and representation. </p>
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<p class="">Today, I’m excited <a href="https://www.sie.com/en/blog/an-update-on-sony-interactive-entertainments-social-justice-fund-and-the-playstation-career-pathways-program/">to share an update</a> on our PlayStation Career Pathways partnerships and SIE’s Social Justice Fund portfolio as we continue our efforts to drive change – locally, nationally, and globally. This is just another step as we’ll continue to strive to make Sony Interactive Entertainment and the video game industry more diverse, inclusive, and accessible. </p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/06/revealing-the-evolution-of-the-firewall-franchise-for-playstation-vr2/',
                'Revealing the evolution of the Firewall franchise for PlayStation VR2',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/18bed6c78727ec302c937ce46d5329d205e82820.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Since day one, First Contact Entertainment has been focused on bringing quality experiences to virtual reality, and our team has always believed in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Which is why now, after four years of support for Firewall Zero Hour, we are proud to announce that we’ll be pushing those boundaries once again with our next live-operated first-person multiplayer shooter for PlayStation VR2, Firewall Ultra.  </p>
<p class="">Firewall Ultra is the next evolution in the Firewall franchise. We’re taking advantage of the new features that the PS VR2 has to offer, and we’re excited to give you a sneak peek into how we’ve used some of those features for Firewall Ultra.  </p>
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<p class="">Set 5 years after the original game, the contractors and locations you’ve grown to love have evolved and moved into the next generation. Since PS VR2 offers a much higher level of visual fidelity with 4K HDR, we’ve completely remade all character models. The maps have also seen a complete overhaul, with new areas and new textures. There will also be new locations and contractors, but it wouldn’t be a Firewall game without the weaponry and equipment, which also feature a much deeper level of customization.  </p>
<p class="">We’ve been listening to our community over the past four years, and we’re proud to announce that you’ll be playing Firewall Ultra on dedicated servers. We’re also adding rounds to the game, so each match will now be the best of three, and we’re adding an entirely new PvE experience. Plus, we have future content planned post-launch such as new contractors, maps, and weapons. </p>
<p class="">On top of all that, Firewall Ultra utilizes new PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology features like eye tracking, which enables you to intuitively swap weapons and bring up HUD indicators through cameras built into the PS VR2 headset. If you haven’t already, make sure you check out our announcement trailer for a first look of what’s on the horizon for Firewall Ultra.  </p>
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<p class="">Finally, we’d like to thank all our wonderful community members. From meetups to international tournaments, the community for Firewall Zero Hour far surpassed any of our expectations. For many, Firewall Zero Hour is much more than just a game. It’s a virtual family get together, it’s a place to make new friends, or it’s an escape to another world from the comfort of their own living room. Many of our players have been with us since launch, they’re extremely helpful to new players, and create some of the best content we’ve ever seen (which we actually play in a constant loop on our lunchroom television). It’s been a pleasure watching you all grow and evolve, and we’re excited to bring you a new experience with Firewall Ultra.  </p>
<p class="">We’re looking forward to sharing gameplay with you soon.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/06/the-edgerunners-update-brings-together-cyberpunk-2077-and-cyberpunk-edgerunners/',
                'The Edgerunners update brings together Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/f3299385a3b48cd50ab75df2dcbfbf9bcd8d2fb4.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">We here at CD PROJEKT RED are so excited for the launch of the Edgerunners Update — and with our first-ever anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners coming hot on its heels (September 13th!), we thought this would be the perfect time to share some additional insights about what the two releases have in common. Trust me, it’s more than just the name.</p>
<p class="">In Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, we first meet David Martinez when he’s just a down-on-his-luck street kid peddling black market braindances (XBDs) to help him and his mother Gloria get by. Her bright yellow jacket — which is passed down to David — becomes a visual cornerstone of the anime, so it’s no surprise that we chose to include it in the latest update.</p>
<p class="">Franchise &amp; Lore Designer Patrick Mills, who worked on selecting the items that would make it from the anime into Cyberpunk 2007, agrees: </p>
<p class="">“David’s jacket was an obvious choice, as it’s an iconic element of the anime that has a lot of meaning to it. We’re excited for people to pick up the item in-game and feel connected to the story of the anime in a tactile way. For people who haven’t seen the anime, I hope they enjoy it as a cool new jacket to wear around town and pose with in Photo Mode, but for people who watch the anime and know the backstory, it’s my hope that it’s another bridge between the world of the show and the world of the game.”</p>
<p class="">This Legendary level item becomes an even greater catch thanks to the introduction of the Wardrobe, our transmog system. Dropping a piece of stylish gear for something with better armor always hurts, but now players can dress for the dark future without sacrificing their builds.</p>
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<p class="">The jacket isn’t the only thing left lying around after David’s explosive and bloody time in Night City. Players can also discover a new weapon — a shotgun named “Guts” that packs a powerful real-world punch thanks to DualSense’s Adaptive Triggers functionality introduced in the previous next-gen update. Combining the two worlds in a thoughtful and organic way, from the item descriptions to the dialogue, was at the forefront of our minds as we planned this update.</p>
<p class="">Writer Rafał Babraj was clear about his approach from the beginning:</p>
<p class="">“We wanted to embed the characters and story from the anime in our game as immersively as possible, and I think we found a cool narrative way of doing that. But we also wanted to make it a bit mysterious, teasing just enough of the anime to ignite the curiosity of players and push them to discover what happened to David and his crew in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. We took into consideration the personalities of the anime characters and tried to reflect that in the way they communicate in-game, or in the descriptions of the items that belonged to them.”</p>
<p class="">Babraj also teased that, “These may be two different stories, but V and David actually have a lot in common — what exactly that is, players and viewers will have to discover for themselves!”</p>
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<p class="">Players can also expect a brand-new quest, one that leads to David’s jacket and ties the two worlds together properly. Quest Director Paweł Sasko worked with his team to make sure that the game and anime fit together:</p>
<p class="">“Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners share the same, fascinating, dystopian world, but there are obvious differences in the graphic style of the two, so we had to come up with exciting and logical solutions on how to tie them together. I asked Expert Quest Designer Danisz Markiewicz to watch the anime and pitch narrative solutions that would build upon the story told in Edgerunners and connect it well with the game. He proposed to go the braindance route and in fact use a clip from the anime in the game! I loved that solution and we started exploring our options on how to pull it off. Thanks to a few other devs, our partners at Netflix, and an extra pinch of creativity, we made it a reality. The braindance itself contains two small secrets and I’m curious to read online when our players uncover it.”</p>
<p class="">When it came to creating the links between the two stories, the process wasn’t just a one-way street, but something organic and collaborative. In Sasko’s words:</p>
<p class="">“Studio Trigger did an incredible job of making Night City really come to life in the anime, and those who know the game well can easily recognize where key events take place. What I find fascinating is that at first Trigger was inspired by the game, and then we became inspired by their remarkable work as we set out to enrich the game in the Edgerunners Update. That’s why the placement of the braindance, gear, and all the other small events throughout the quest are tied to the storyline of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners very deliberately and intentionally. The quest was designed to be an expression of gratitude from us to fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.”</p>
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<p class="">The anime-related content we’ve highlighted here is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Edgerunners Update. There’s plenty more in store for gamers, like a playable Roach Race mini-game, additional weapons, quests, and the ability to pose Nibbles in Photo Mode. For the full list of features, visit the website — and learn more about the anime here. Or better yet, jump into the game and check everything out for yourself!</p>
<p class="">Cyberpunk 2077 is available through the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5 at a price of $49.99.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/07/the-last-of-us-part-i-photo-mode-detailed/',
                'The Last of Us Part I: Photo Mode detailed, out on PC March 28',
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<p class="">Joel and Ellie’s unforgettable journey comes to PC when The Last of Us Part I hits PC on March 28, 2023. Like any memorable cross-country trip, snapping breathtaking photos is one of the best ways to capture the moment. Luckily, The Last of Us Part I comes stocked with the robust Photo Mode suite that unleashed players’ creativity when it first launched on the PlayStation 5 console. Read on for a primer on snapping your way from the Boston QZ to Salt Lake City.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PC Features</h2>
<p class="">Before we dive in, a refresher on some key features in the PC release of The Last of Us Part I.</p>
<p class="">●  4K resolution*</p>
<p class="">●  Adjustable Texture Quality, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, and more.</p>
<p class="">●  3D audio support</p>
<p class="">●  DualSense controller support using a wired connection, complete with immersive haptics and adaptive trigger features</p>
<p class="">●  Ultra-Wide Monitor Support for both 21:9 Ultrawide and 32:9 Super Ultrawide aspect ratios</p>
<p class="">●  Dive into even more PC feature details in<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/03/09/the-last-of-us-part-i-pcs-features-and-specs-detailed/"> this article from Naughty Dog</a></p>
<p class="">You can pre-purchase the standard edition of the game now on<a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1888930/The_Last_of_Us_Part_I/"> Steam</a> and<a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-last-of-us-part-1"> Epic Games Store</a>. The physical Firefly Edition is available for in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg at<a href="https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/games/game/the-last-of-us-part-i-firefly-edition-pc.1000037019"> direct.playstation.com</a> – includes a SteelBook, physical copies of The Last of Us: American Dreams comics, and more.</p>
<p class="">*<em>Compatible PC, graphics card, and 4K display device required.</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Diving into Photo Mode</h2>
<p class="">Photo Mode is fun to experiment with, and there’s a range of tools to tinker with. Below not only highlights some of the great Photo Mode options in the game but also shares examples to help generate ideas and approaches you could apply to your own shots.</p>
<p class="">(Note: The Photo Mode examples in this blog captured from the PS5 version of The Last of Us Part I)</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shortcut</h2>
<p class="">In the game’s Options menu, you’ll find an option to activate a Photo Mode shortcut, letting you press L3 and R3 together on DualSense controller (P on keyboard) to freeze the scene. It’s quicker than having your thumb stray to the Options button and potentially miss a great composition.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Frame Forward</h2>
<p class="">A new addition: located in the first tab of the Photo Mode menu, each button press will move the on-screen action forward a single frame. It’s useful if you’ve caught a person mid-blink in a group portrait or to nudge a character’s pose to be that bit more dynamic during an action shot.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Here, Ellie’s eyes are shut.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A few taps of Frame Forward corrects the issue.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Controllable Lighting</h2>
<p class="">Also, a new inclusion is the multiple lighting options. Head over to the far-right tab on the Photo Mode menu. You’ve the option of spawning up to three dynamic light sources. All are locked to orbit your playable character, but each can be manipulated independently. Change their position with the left stick, use the menu to alter their distance from the character, change the strength and size of the beam, alter the beam’s color, and more.</p>
<p class="">They’re a versatile tool. Use them to subtly add detail to a specific moment, use one to balance out the natural light of an exterior shot by illuminating your character’s front, or mask a trio as ambient light in dark environments to keep your characters out of shadow. Alternatively, dictate mood through creative use of light position and color use.</p>
<p class="">One tip specific to those shooting close-ups: keep your Field of View wide (Camera tab, far left) while setting up lights. This allows you to see exactly where your chosen virtual light rigs are on screen, making them easier to position.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>With the sun behind him, we lose a lot of detail on Joel’s front. I put a single light set to a soft glow just out of shot, pointing upwards towards him. Now he pops against the darker background.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>I put a single white light with a narrow beam at a 45-degree angle at Joel’s right, softening its strength so I didn’t lose facial detail in the shadows. I also darkened the overall brightness of the scene and switched to a narrow field of focus, so the background was blurry and the focus was on Joel. Small detail that adds to the shot: his eyes reflect the light. Tip for portraits: move the camera to where the model’s eyeline is.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Every light allows you to choose whether it casts shadows based on objects within the game world. Here, there’s a single light with a wide beam set to “warm interior” light preset behind Joel. While ‘off-camera’, his presence is felt by the shadow cast against the wall behind Ellie. </em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>An alternative approach to the same scene using creative lighting placed just in front of the arcade cabinet to emulate the glow of its screen, suggesting Ellie finally got her wish to play the game.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Natural light</h2>
<p class="">Remember to experiment with natural light as well! Sunlight shimmering through trees or piercing through doorways and windows just require positioning of your characters and framing to capture a scene, as the two shots below showcase. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reset, rethink, reframe</h2>
<p class="">After you’ve spotted, composed, and captured your perfect shot, linger. Cycle through the tabs pressing Triangle on DualSense controller (R on keyboard) on each to reset to defaults then start panning the camera around again. You might discover a better composition for your original shot or see an additional detail originally off-camera for an entirely separate photo.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339565271_467d3e9a73_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339565271_467d3e9a73_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
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<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995285_f1e3355ae0_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995285_f1e3355ae0_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
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<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339802308_8cb2fcebdd_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339802308_8cb2fcebdd_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>These three shots are captured in the same moment. I simply removed the Joel character model (“Hide Characters” option) and switched to Portrait Mode (change “Roll” to 90) and pulled the camera closer to Ellie for the second photo. Before exiting, I swept the camera around and spotted Tess rubbing her eyes. A quick Landscape and color preset change later, I had a third shot. </em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wide shots and close-ups</h2>
<p class="">Finding the right composition sometimes requires a different perspective. Pull L2 to zoom the camera in or R2 to zoom it out on DualSense controller (Z and X on keyboard). Coupling the latter with a wide field of view can help highlight and frame characters against the desolate yet detailed landscape they journey through for exterior shots.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52338607252_141de6cd30_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52338607252_141de6cd30_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
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<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995795_0adcd96563_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995795_0adcd96563_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Framing</h2>
<p class="">Framing doesn’t end in getting the best shot angle. Photo Mode also offers a suite of frames and logos to add to your shot prior to you exiting Photo Mode. That includes new “cut out” frames, such as the below.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Experiment</h2>
<p class="">There’s always more to learn. Tinker with all the Photo Mode settings to familiarize yourself with what they can do, and you’ll gradually discover the type of shots that appeal to you. Open up your PS5 Media Gallery (C:Users%USERNAME%Saved GamesThe Last of Us Part Iscreenshots on PC) and cycle through your shots to pick the best of the bunch. From personal experience, returning to photos a day or two later may make you appreciate a photo you’d originally considered dismissing.</p>
<p class="">And don’t limit yourself to your own work: study other photographers’ creations to figure out how they’ve achieved those shots.</p>
<p class="">And most importantly: have fun!</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995845_996916e6f3_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339995845_996916e6f3_h.jpg" width="32%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339565566_9a50929c15_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52339565566_9a50929c15_h.jpg" width="32%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52338607192_95a9681bb7_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52338607192_95a9681bb7_h.jpg" width="32%"/></a></p>
<p class="">The Last of Us Part I is currently<a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-i/?smcid=mablog"> available on PS5</a> console, and<a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/the-last-of-us-part-i/pc/?smcid=mablog"> available on PC</a>  starting March 28, 2023.<br/><br/>Looking for even more insights on The Last of Us? Check out the<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/28/sony-creator-to-creator-inside-the-last-of-us/"> Sony Creator to Creator video series</a> , featuring roundtable discussions with creators and cast of The Last of Us game and HBO show, which recently concluded its first season.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/08/announcing-stray-reactions-a-pet-loving-photo-event-supporting-the-aspca/',
                'Announcing Stray Reactions, a pet-loving photo event supporting the ASPCA®',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/930a5284913384cec3027541319ce5bab0ab2c97.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">The #StrayReactions are in, and they are purrfect! While we highly recommend scrolling through the hashtag on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrayReactions?src=hashtag_click">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/strayreactions/">Instagram</a> to see the full collection of adorable pet reactions, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorites below in a digital photobook to be shared with ASPCA <a href="https://www.sie.com/en/blog/sie-supports-pets-in-need-strayreactions/">alongside SIE’s $25,000 donation</a>. </p>
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<p class="">This July with the launch of Stray, we watched as the PlayStation community fell in love with the BlueTwelve Studio’s realistic feline hero. But it wasn’t just gamers entranced by the cat physics and ‘Press Circle to Meow’ technology – your pets were loving it too! Across social media we’ve seen the real life reactions as cats and dogs alike ran up to the screen wondering how that very real-looking cat got in there. </p>
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<p class="">Given the excitement, we reached out to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to see how we could turn player support for this beloved cat indie game into support for real pets in need. Alongside a $25,000 donation to the organization, we’d like to create a digital photobook of your pets sharing their love for Stray.</p>
<p class="">With that, we’re pleased to announce a new social media initiative called <strong>Stray Reactions</strong>. Here’s how it works:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Participate</h2>
<p class="">Starting today through September 23, 2022, players just share photos or videos of your cat, dog, or other pet reacting or posing next to Stray gameplay on PlayStation on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag <strong>#StrayReactions</strong>.*</p>
<p class="">At the end of that submission window, we’ll select our favorite inquisitive kitty videos and tail-wagging photos into a digital photobook to present to the ASPCA alongside a $25,000 donation. We’ll also be including some of the posts into a sizzle reel that we will share on our blog and social channels.</p>
<p class="">It’s that simple! We can’t wait to see your pets playing Stray alongside you. </p>
<p class="">If you’d like to learn more about the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and their services, you can find them at <a href="http://aspca.org/">aspca.org</a> or contact information <a href="https://www.aspca.org/about-us/contact-us">here</a>. </p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Must be a U.S. resident, 18 years or older. If using a mobile device to enter, your wireless carrier’s standard data rates may apply. By posting a photo or video with the #StrayReactions hashtag to Twitter or Instagram between now and September 23rd you are agreeing that Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC may use the content (including your social media username) as described in this post and to otherwise promote the ASPCA and the #StrayReactions campaign. Posts should comply with the Instagram and Twitter terms of service (as applicable). This promotion is not associated with or sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Twitter.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/09/playstation-store-august-2022s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: August 2022’s top downloads',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/b21710b25d8b9d5391a219cd0009a6c5bdbcee7f.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Time to get the full download on August 2022’s Top Downloads charts! Congrats are in order EA, who scored a major touchdown on the US PS5 and PS5 charts with Madden NFL 23. A multiverse shoutout is also in order for MultiVersus, which pummeled the competition across both regions to top the Free-To-Play charts!</p>
<p class="">Drop your predictions for September in the comments, then check back early next month to see where your guesses land. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec table-first-column-width-10"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>Saints Row</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Saints Row</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Cult of the Lamb</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Cult of the Lamb</td><td>F1 Manager 2022</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Stray</td><td>Stray</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>MLB The Show 22</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>F1 22</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>Among Us</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Cyberpunk 2077</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Rollerdrome</td><td>FIFA 22</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Thymesia</td><td>Thymesia</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Way of the Hunter</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>ELDEN RING</td><td>Way of the Hunter</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Among Us</td><td>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition</td><td>FAR CRY 6</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</td><td>Little Nightmares 2</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Soul Hackers 2</td><td>ELDEN RING</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Inscryption</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed</td><td>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em></p>
<h2 class="has-small-font-size wp-block-heading"></h2>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec table-first-column-width-10"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Madden NFL 23</td><td>FIFA 22</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Minecraft</td><td>Minecraft</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td><td>Grand Theft Auto V</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</td><td>The Sims 4</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Saints Row </td><td>Stray</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Stray</td><td>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>FIFA 22</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>The Sims 4</td><td>Among Us</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>MLB The Show 22</td><td>F1 22</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>The Last of Us Part II</td><td>Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Gang Beasts</td><td>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</td><td>A Way Out</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot</td><td>Outlast</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Red Dead Redemption 2</td><td>The Crew 2</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>EA Sports UFC 4</td><td>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Cult of the Lamb</td><td>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>F1 Manager 2022</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Among Us</td><td>Monopoly Plus</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice</td><td>Unravel Two</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec table-first-column-width-10"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Beat Saber</td><td>Beat Saber</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Job Simulator</td><td>Job Simulator</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Arizona Sunshine</td><td>Arizona Sunshine</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality</td><td>Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td><td>SUPERHOT VR</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</td><td>Batman: Arkham VR</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Batman: Arkham VR</td><td>Swordsman VR</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</td><td>GORN</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</td><td>DOOM 3 VR</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GORN</td><td>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</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-first-column-width-10"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th></th><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>MultiVersus</td><td>MultiVersus</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Rumbleverse</td><td>Rumbleverse</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Fall Guys</td><td>Fall Guys</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Fortnite</td><td>Fortnite</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Apex Legends</td><td>eFootball 2023</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone</td><td>Apex Legends</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Rocket League</td><td>Rocket League</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Destiny 2</td><td>Call of Duty: Warzone</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Genshin Impact</td><td>Genshin Impact</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Rec Room</td><td>Destiny 2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/09/god-of-war-ragnarok-family-portrait-series-featuring-guest-artists-announced/',
                'God of War Ragnarök Family Portrait Series featuring guest artists announced',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/adb5e6a04265dd5dd62c80afaa2328bab135cd4f.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">In God of War Ragnarök, the relationship between Kratos and Atreus is the heart of what defines our story. Though they are our central family, there are many others across the Nine Realms that will also place their marks on how the events leading towards Ragnarök unfold. </p>
<p class="">We’re very happy to announce a new collaborative partnership that will feature five immensely talented artists capture a selection of the most prominent relationships in the story with their unique styles in the God of War Ragnarök Family Portrait Series. </p>
<p class="">Over the next five weeks, <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica">Santa Monica Studio</a> will be releasing one of the portraits every Tuesday. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Drew Merritt – The Bear and the Wolf   </strong></h2>
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<p class="">Drew Merritt is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, California. Working across a variety of mediums, his style blends classic realism that capture the emotional nuance of the subjects. </p>
<p class="">Drew has painted the heroes of our story, Kratos and Atreus, for his work – focusing on the core family of God of War Ragnarök. </p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>“The complexity of the storyline and characters is hands down what really wrapped me into this project. I’ve also always loved Norse mythology and try to tie it into my work as much as possible, which basically made this franchise a dream for me to work with.” </em></p></blockquote>
<p class=""><strong>Portrait Reveal: Tuesday, September 13  </strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Emma Ríos – The Dwarves </strong></h2>
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<p class="">Emma Ríos is a Spanish comic book artist and illustrator whose cover art has earned her a 2020 Eisner Award and work with many of the heavy hitters in the comic book industry. Her style organically blends environments and subjects into fluid compositions with a whimsical, colorful quality. </p>
<p class="">Emma’s work focuses on the Huldra Brothers, Brok and Sindri, alongside two dwarves you will meet during your journey in God of War Ragnarök. </p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>“I enjoy action and hack and slash games, so it was easy for me to find it appealing. The last game, God of War (2018), has a touching story that plays very smoothly and has beautiful art direction.” </em></p></blockquote>
<p class=""><strong>Portrait Reveal: Tuesday, September 20  </strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Romina Tempest – Heroes of Midgard  </strong></h2>
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<p class="">Romina Tempest is an illustrator and character designer who we had the great pleasure of working with on <em>B is for Boy</em><strong><em>, </em></strong>an illustrated retelling of the events in God of War (2018). Her cartoon style captures the heart and expression of her subjects with dynamic backgrounds that create a scene that draws you into the moment of the scene. </p>
<p class="">Romina’s piece will feature the found family that Kratos and Atreus have gathered to them on their travels through the Nine Realms.</p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>“I’ve been playing God of War ever since it first hit the PlayStation in the early 2000s. What originally appealed to me was the combination of the hack and slash genre (my absolute favorite genre at the time thanks to games like Devil May Cry) which paired so well with fantastical characters and creatures from Greek Mythology. </em></p><p><em>What really struck me at the time was the scale of everything, from the creatures, which were often physically huge and fantastical to the plot and orchestral score.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p class=""><strong>Portrait Reveal: Tuesday, September 27</strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jae Lee – Mother and Son </strong></h2>
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<p class="">Jae Lee is a legendary comic book artist with award-winning work for many of the biggest names in comics. His style captures movement, light, and emotional depth in high contrast portraiture that lend to his expertise on adeptly conveying the headspace of even the most complicated characters. </p>
<p class="">Jae has captured a mother’s grief and vengeance in his portrait of Freya and her lost son, Baldur. </p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>“As an artist, I appreciate the sheer skill involved in building a world like [God of War]. These games represent a lot of blood sweat and tears that the people that built this up from nothing have sacrificed for us so that we can escape the suffering of our daily lives for just a little bit.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p class=""><strong>Portrait Reveal: Tuesday, October 4</strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sui Ishida – The Aesir </strong></h2>
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<p class="">Sui Ishida is a Japanese manga artist behind the massive hit Tokyo Ghoul series. His stylistic approach melds a painterly aesthetic to traditional manga elements. His use of color brings a soft, almost dreamlike quality to his portrait work.  </p>
<p class="">Ishida’s piece focuses on the Aesir, the most powerful family in the Nine Realms led by Odin, the All-Father. </p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“It’s a long-running series, and the setting changed a great deal from the last installment, so I think that part of <em>God of War</em>’s appeal is in how players can embark from the latest game and also dip into the series’ past and explore the series’ world.</p><p><br/>Also, I’ve been interested in mythology for a long time and do a lot of reading about it, so for me, seeing how the various gods feature as characters in the games is something else fun that <em>God of War</em> offers.”</p></blockquote>
<p class=""><strong>Portrait Reveal: Tuesday, October 11  </strong></p>
<p class="">—– </p>
<p class="">For the latest updates around God of War Ragnarök, make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/godofwar">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/santamonicastudio/">Instagram</a>.<br/>God of War Ragnarök launches November 9, 2022. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10001850">Pre-order your copy at PS Store</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/09/elden-ring-composer-tsukasa-saito-on-creating-the-games-score-and-his-favorite-track/',
                'Elden Ring composer Tsukasa Saito on creating the game’s score and his favorite track',
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<p class="">I’m happy to announce that today the Elden Ring soundtrack is available on streaming services worldwide. This 67 track album includes all the music we composed for the game, which saw full-scale production begin when first composing the score to be used in the E3 (2019) debut trailer.</p>
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<p class="">During production, we were highly conscious of key words and phrases such as “an epic tale,” “composure and resilience,” and “eloquence,” as we wanted the music to reflect the fact that this was something different from the Dark Souls series or Bloodborne.</p>
<p class="">For much of production, the process starts with a brief provided by the director. The brief describes the mood and imagery desired for the piece, including information about a character’s background, or the location/situation envisioned for battle music. We refer to this text, concept designs and in-game screenshots, allowing us to expand on the original vision and build out the track. Once the track is finished, it’s submitted to the director for feedback. Through multiple retakes we can then take our ideas further, refining the composition and adjusting until its complete. We also recorded with a full orchestra and singers for Elden Ring’s score. The orchestrator and performers did an absolutely wonderful job.</p>
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<p class="">One track, “Song of Honor,” plays at Redmane Castle before the Radahn Festival. We originally intended to record this track with only the choir members. However, we realized that a gathering place for many mercenaries and soldiers wouldn’t necessarily be filled with skillful singers. We wanted to try a direction that wasn’t specialized in vocal music, so as a hasty request, we asked the members of the brass section if they could perform the part for us. They gladly went along with the idea, and I’m enormously grateful they did, as we ended up getting a fantastic recording from them that was very fitting for a warriors’ song.</p>
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<p class="">The song I’m the most emotionally attached to would have to be the title theme, “Elden Ring.”</p>
<p class="">This composition needed to represent the game in its entirety; it needed to express something different to our previous titles. We spent a long time obsessing over and fine-tuning the details and tonal qualities of this piece, and I think as a result we achieved something that embodies the themes of the game, and became a strong directional pillar for the rest of the music. I think we made a good piece for when players start up the game, stirring their motivation and excitement for heading out on their adventure to become Elden Lord.</p>
<p class="">You can listen to the entire soundtrack album <a href="https://bandainamco.lnk.to/Elden_Ring_ST">here</a>. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/09/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-i/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part I',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you venture into The Last of Us Part I and explore the rebuilt game’s photo mode 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/Ayghan/status/1567110206009532417/photo/2"><em>Ayghan</em></a><em> shares Joel and Tess wearing gas masks in a spore-ridden building.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/gamingbyframe/status/1567485587707371520/photo/2"><em>gamingbyframe</em></a><em> shares a full body portrait of a Bloater against a black backdrop.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/josetheduuudee/status/1567263277536915456/photo/2"><em>josetheduuudee</em></a><em> shares a head-on portrait of Ellie in the sunlight.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1567597481168437253/photo/1"><em>RevolutionAndre</em></a><em> shares Joel and Ellie walking amongst abandoned cars covered in overgrown weeds as they approach the walls of a collapsed Pittsburgh.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/lostenoki/status/1567540120135385092/photo/3"><em>lostenoki</em></a><em> shares Tess and Joel leading Ellie through the raining outskirts of Boston.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/kyle68677215/status/1567533965023784960/photo/1"><em>kyle68677215</em></a><em> shares the light streaming into a beautiful church in Bill’s town.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? </p>
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<p class=""><strong>THEME: </strong>The Last of Us Part I – Portraits<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on September 16, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re sticking close to Joel and Ellie with photo mode portraits. Take advance of that rebuilt lighting system and share poignant portraits from The Last of Us Part I using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/12/how-forspoken-fuses-fast-paced-spellcasting-and-magic-imbued-parkour-for-its-combat-thrills/',
                'How Forspoken fuses fast-paced spellcasting and magic-imbued parkour for its combat thrills',
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<p class="">We’ve met <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2021/09/09/journey-with-frey-to-forspokens-fantastical-world-next-spring/">the cast</a>, seen <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/09/worlds-collide-in-forspoken-as-frey-explores-a-land-filled-with-corrupted-creatures/">action-packed trailers</a> and been tantalized with <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2021/12/09/a-closer-look-at-forspokens-major-villains-the-tantas/">a closer look </a>at the game’s central villains. Today we can detail how the moment-to-moment gameplay of Frey’s journey unfolds by way of a recent hands-on with Forspoken. </p>
<p class="">That time is spent in a sprawling valley that’s ripe to play – and explore – with mystical parkour and test multiple magic spells unlocked for this demo. There are five objectives dotted around the map, coaxing players towards mission-based tours of Frey’s skills and the challenges she’ll face. Yet the region’s topography is an open invitation to deviate: mountain pathways, floating rock chunks, gigantic bridges, lakes and ravaged villages. A brief tutorial at the valley’s entrance aside, free exploration awaits.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A spellcaster with speed </strong></h2>
<p class="">That tutorial introduces Frey’s magically-imbued mobility, combat options and crucially how the two are interlinked. A few slow-moving humanoids to test these abilities allow for relaxed experimentation. By demo’s end, a tense battle against a ferocious and fast alligator-type being tests everything learnt up to that point. Juggling attack and support magics and knowing when – and how – to cast them, precise use of parkour to accent those spells and dodge out of harm’s way. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Enemy design even in this short slice of gameplay is varied, though you’ll need to either Cuff Scan or activate Photo Mode to halt their aggressiveness long enough to admire their look. </em></p>
<p class="">Between these clashes that bookend my play time, a slew of enemy types dot the land, ready to be fought or raced past: wandering crowds of corrupted souls and herds of aggressive stags, gold horned crocodiles, winged aggressors. One objective directs Frey to a bridge patrolled by bow-wielding fiends who, once downed, give way to a larger mini-boss opponent. These are servants to the Tantas, Athia’s malevolent rulers, who Frey will eventually face one by one. Whatever shape those confrontations take, conquering each will see that Tanta’s power added to your arsenal. At the demo’s start, I can tap into two sets: Frey’s earth-based magic as well as Tanta Sila’s fire spells. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The demo culminates in a boss fight against an Altered Quinkana, all teeth and tail, requiring quick moves to conquer. It’s also a great opportunity to use Sila’s Crucible support magic, which casts a wall of fire around Frey. </em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Juggling spells </strong></h2>
<p class="">Each magic set is divided into two strands: multiple Support and a trio of Attack types. L2 triggers the former, R2 the latter. Each spell has a different cooldown period and a specific way to cast it, be it tap, hold or charge. Holding a trigger may let you aim a spell’s area of impact before release, charge another spell’s strength or fire a continual cascade of selected magic. Each cast has a unique feel thanks to the PS5 DualSense controller’s haptic feedback. </p>
<p class="">Press L1 and R1 together to open a circular menu and select which magic set is your current. Use L1 or R1 to bring up a circular menu for Support of Attack, roll to your chosen type with the left stick, and release to lock that spell into part of a preset loadout. You’ve one loadout per magic set, with a quick switch between via left or right on the D-Pad. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Use the Bind Support magic for crowd control, trapping enemy groups to let you deliver some health-sapping attacks or focus on stragglers. </em></p>
<p class="">Frequent switching is recommended and necessary, as each spell is tailored to best tackle a certain enemy number or kind. Changing up loadouts is also a good way to find powerfully complimentary spells. An early favorite is Sila’s Crucible (Support) and Rage Slice (Attack). The first is a castable firewall that encircles Frey. Any enemies wandering into it burn, but it also buffs her attack power when combating any foes within the enclosure. Rage Slice is a melee combo whose finisher sends enemies flying backwards – right into the flames.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A world to explore</strong></h2>
<p class="">As with any action RPG, there’s no mystical size-fits-all. Elemental resistance is a factor for one. Text pop ups during attacks will inform you if an enemy is resistant to certain spell types. But play it more tactical – and digest some lore – with a scan from your Cuff (Up on the D-Pad) when nearby pre-clash. The camera will zoom in to any enemy within the scan’s radius, with the sentient bracelet upon your arm sharing the necessary deets. (A quick and brief shout out to Forspoken’s wider menu design, the fish-eye lens approach makes for a visually-appealing scroll through the various tabs.)</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Collect mana to unlock new spells. Not shown are the customisation options for Frey’s outfit: each robe, necklace and nail color offers different buffs. Combine to create a perk set that fits your playstyle. </em></p>
<p class="">From fish-eye to eagle’s eye: strewn across the land are stone Belfreys. Activating the scan once inside will launch a pannable viewpoint up high, highlighting nearby areas of interest. Choose one to track it on the UI, and at any point you can summon a Compass, a golden thread that’ll arrow off to direct you towards your target. You’re still free to roam and change quests on the fly. Belfreys aren’t the only stone monuments to discover: others unlock items. One triggered a side-quest, both flashback and timed challenge that played out in a nearby derelict fort, as I had to defend civilians from attacking enemy waves for a set amount of time. </p>
<p class="">You’ll also discover Refuges, small huts that offer Frey respite from the dangers outside. There are multiple interactive elements within each, including a small library, from which you can select Spellcraft Challenges, pinning these side-objectives onto a on-screen to-do list. All grant permanent buffs – such as use of one spell refiling one portion of your stamina bar – for the price of meeting certain criteria. </p>
<p class="">For my playthrough these were combat-specific, nudging me towards incorporating Frey’s parkour into encounters, that flamboyance key to drawing out the beauty of the combat system. A ground based Blast Slice for example, will toss a magical spear at a targeted enemy. Performing the spell in the air will initiate a ground slam, with multiple spears rippling out from the ground from the point of impact. There’s whip-like strikes, mid-air flail attacks… movement coupled with button combos unleashes a whirling dervish. As much as all spells have cooldowns, your parkour is tied to a stamina bar. Judicious use of dodges necessary to not drain it and leave yourself open to attack. </p>
<p class="">Frey is fleet-footed, combat fast-paced. Such speed along with an elaborate spell system, tracking multiple enemies and their attack patterns as well as registering on-screen prompts takes time to acclimatize to, which shouldn’t be a problem when easing into the game proper as opposed to being handed a suite of tools from the off. There were increasingly frequent moments when the complimentary systems clicked and I found myself lost in the battle flow as intended. Importantly despite the speed and showy moveset, I always feel completely in control of Frey. Yet a welcome ability tied to Sila’s Magic lets you slow time briefly and lock onto and zip towards an enemy. A magic grapple both meant to escape immediate danger but also get close enough to deliver a killing blow if prompted. </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Flow makes for satisfying traversal through the world </em></p>
<p class="">That zip ability doubles as a traversal tool outside combat, using glowing rocks as anchor points to leap higher and further. It becomes a useful skill as fight turns to flight, spells are holstered and I take to speeding across the land. There’s a simple joy to the parkour, named in-game as Flow. Start heading in any direction, hold Circle and off you go. You can take your finger off the button for a few seconds, either to transition into a jump or pan the camera (Flow-powered jumps are also key to initiating aerial attacks in combat). As such while the scale of the valley is huge, travel across is enjoyably swift as a result. </p>
<p class="">The distant horizon beckons, but Athia’s secrets will have to wait for a few more months, when the game launches on PS5 on January 24 next year.   </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/12/a-brand-new-island-is-coming-to-toem/',
                'A brand new island is coming to Toem',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/7a5b7f73bc219ec9d7be3d41f232f8a693933c52.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Helloooooooo! Something We Made here coming at you with a brand new PS.Blog post! We’re so excited to have Toem on PS5 as part of PlayStation Plus Essential this month and see so many new players experience the game for the first time.</p>
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<p class="">We wanted to use this opportunity to introduce you to the free content update we’ve been working on for some time that is coming very soon for Toem: a brand new region called Basto!</p>
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<p class="">How do you access the new content you ask? You’ll automatically unlock it once you complete the base game, then all you have to do is visit Nana back home in Homelanda!</p>
<p class="">So what is Basto? It is Toem’s biggest region yet! Filled with brand new content like treasure hunting, minigames and spooky stories!</p>
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<p class="">We have been hard at work on this one, gathering up ideas that we didn’t have time to finish for the base game as well as new ideas for the region! New quests, NPCs, and Compendium critters to find! All in all, around 1-2h of playtime!</p>
<p class="">Basto also brings a new camera attachment to the game! 🎈</p>
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<p class="">With this new water popper, you can interact with the world of Toem in a whole new way, splash your way into stamps and new adventures! It’s also kinda funny looking!</p>
<p class="">We really wanted to add more interactions to the world to make it feel even more alive! The big bushes, the many objects that react to the water popper, the day &amp; night change that changes where you can go, it all works together to give Basto more life.</p>
<p class="">Launchable Socks &amp; Jamal Green have also whipped up some brand new tracks to the game, 6 of them in total! We couldn’t be happier that they wanted to help us set the atmosphere on Basto with their music!</p>
<p class="">This update will be a gift to all our players, as thanks for playing. We sincerely hope you enjoy all its changes! We don’t quite know exactly when it will drop, but keep Toem installed on your PS5 and you’ll be reminded when it does.</p>
<p class="">💖 Hugs and kisses,<br/>💋 Toem Development Team</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/12/state-of-play-returns-tomorrow-september-13/',
                'State of Play returns Tuesday, September 13',
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<p class="">With Tokyo Game Show just around the corner, it’s almost time to celebrate the amazing creative contributions of the Japanese game development community. And it’s also a perfect time to kick off another State of Play.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">State of Play returns tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13, with a new live broadcast at 3:00pm Pacific Time / 6:00pm Eastern Time / 11:00pm BST. You can watch it live on <a href="http://twitch.tv/playstation">Twitch</a> and <a href="http://youtube.com/playstation">YouTube</a>.</p>
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<p class="">For tomorrow’s show, we’ll have some great updates from our amazing Japanese partners, along with a few other surprises from developers all around the world.  </p>
<p class="">Expect about ~20 minutes of reveals, new updates and fresh gameplay footage for 10 games coming to PS5, PS4, and PS VR2.</p>
<p class="">See you tomorrow!</p>
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<p class=""><em>Please note that this broadcast may include copyrighted content (e.g. licensed music) that PlayStation does not control. We welcome and celebrate our amazing co-streamers and creators, but licensing agreements outside our control could interfere with co-streams or VOD archives of this broadcast. If you’re planning to save this broadcast as a VOD to create recap videos, or to repost clips or segments from the show, we advise omitting any copyrighted music.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/',
                'Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/2fe71a97a4bf82efd04e7195cef5935d10e2414c-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi, this is Harada, Chief Producer of the Tekken Project. We have kept you waiting for a long time, but we are finally able to announce that Tekken 8 is in production. Have you seen the first trailer yet?</p>
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<p class="">This trailer was actually taken directly from a certain part in the current work-in-progress Tekken 8’s story mode, played on PlayStation 5. In other words, all the character models, backgrounds, and effects are the same ones that are used in-game. Although this was captured from the story mode, it is not a pre-rendered movie made for the trailer but rather real-time rendered footage, running at 60 frames per second, similar to how you would experience the game in versus battle modes. (Of course, some of the effects, dialogue as well as the camera angle is currently being updated and may change when the game launches)</p>
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<p class="">The Tekken series has always been known for the dramatic pre-rendered movies from its story mode. And in addition, we also have plenty of other exciting content from Tekken 8 we would very much like to show you. However, for our first announcement, we chose to focus on the content that showcases the quality of this game on PS5.</p>
<p class="">In the trailer, you can see this level of quality in the newly created playable character models that completely sets itself apart from the current Tekken 7, and in little details like how water droplets run down the character’s skin. This is not footage created solely for trailer purposes, but an actual real-time rendering of what is happening on the game screen.</p>
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<p class="">Also, if you pay attention to the background during the battle, you can see dynamic waves and tornadoes, a huge tanker gradually breaking apart, storm rendering so realistic that you can feel the wind pressure, the density of the rain.</p>
<p class="">These are all battle stage effects to be used in this title. We are of course working hard to enhance the quality even further. In the latest version of the work-in-progress build, the quality is dynamically improving each day, with the giant tanker moving closer to the shore in the background and large flames flare up near where the character is standing. We hope you look forward to seeing them in-game!</p>
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<p class="">Also, the Tekken series holds the record of being the longest-running story in a video game. Just as the ending dialogue of Tekken 7 mentioned, this new entry will focus on the father and son showdown between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. As for the meaning of the scene in the trailer and how significant it is to the main story,… we look forward to you finding it out when the game releases.</p>
<p class="">However, the game is still in development, so I’m afraid we will have to ask you to wait a little longer.</p>
<p class="">The entire development team is working hard to make this title worth the wait so thank you so much for your support. </p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/',
                'Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/7990bc6d8acc7e85a53bf5bb1ceefc463bc2f903-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Travel to a galaxy far, far away on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition, coming in 2023. The award-winning VR experience from Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB has been rebuilt to take advantage of many of the enhancements the hardware has to offer, and we’re excited to share what you can expect to see and feel when you escape to Galaxy’s Edge.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The complete experience</h2>
<p class="">You’ll begin your story as a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure when you crash land on the planet Batuu following an attack by the Guavian Death Gang. This kicks off a series of extraordinary events, proving that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero.</p>
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<p class="">As you live out your own unforgettable Star Wars adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).</p>
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<p class="">In the experience, you’ll get to spend a lot of time at Seezelslak’s Cantina with the Azumel bartender, who will take you to other places and times in the Star Wars galaxy through his legendary Tales. Through him, you’ll get to live out the story of the Padawan-turned-Jedi Ady Sun’Zee (Ellie Araiza) in “The Temple of Darkness” and “The Sacred Garden.” And, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a droid, your questions will be answered when you take on a peculiar bounty as the class four assassin droid IG-88 (Rhys Darby) in “The Bounty of Boggs Triff.”</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Even more immersive</h2>
<p class="">Centrally anchored in the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive and epic lands at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the experience compliments and explores beyond the physical boundaries of the Parks. You’ll run into familiar characters like the owner of Black Spire Outpost’s Droid Depot, Mubo (Matthew Wood), who will get you set up with equipment and items throughout your journey, and the fan-favorite Dok-Ondar (Cory Rouse).</p>
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<p class="">Utilizing all tech that the PS VR2 has to offer, the game pushes what’s possible with VR to immerse you within the world of Star Wars like never before. The high-fidelity visual experience will include headset-based controller tracking and eye tracking ensuring that your movements and direction you look are reflected as you play.</p>
<p class="">The audio and haptics also play a major role in the experience, where you’ll be able to hear the soundscape surround you with rich 3D audio and feel even the smallest detail with the haptics built into the PS VR2 Sense controller and headset. Combining all the sensory features that the PS VR2 has to offer, the experience will make you feel as though you are living within the Star Wars galaxy.</p>
<p class="">Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition will be released as the complete experience and additional details will be announced soon, so please stay tuned!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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                'Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023',
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<p class="has-default-font">Hello everyone! Today is a very special day. Not just for RGG Studio, the masterminds behind Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but for all our fans worldwide who have been eagerly awaiting the most legendary lost chapter from the creators of the Like a Dragonseries<em>. </em>We’ve read your Twitter comments, seen your fan content, and are beyond excited to announce that the action-packed samurai title of legend, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, will launch globally in February 2023.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A hero of Japanese history brings about the samurai’s end</h2>
<p class="has-default-font">Like a Dragon: Ishin is an action-adventure historical thriller set uniquely in 1860s Kyo, a fictionalized version of Kyoto. While other games tell earlier stories in Japanese history, Ishin lets you experience the story of how the iconic samurai era vanished. Our hero, Sakamoto Ryoma, is a true historical figure largely credited with overthrowing the shogunate and taking Japan into a radical reformation.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Like a Dragon: Ishin brings in familiar faces to tell this epic historical tale. Fans will recognize our protagonist as Kazuma Kiryu from earlier entries in the franchise. In Ishin, Kiryu is cast as Sakamoto Ryoma and brings the rest of his crew along too. Goro Majima and other Yakuza celebrities join Ryoma as friends and foes in this fictional world that trades the flashy streets of Tokyo for the chaotic bustle of 1860s Kyo. These new character dynamics are as thrilling as they are unexpected, with a series of mind-blowing twists and turns in a story only RGG studio can tell.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Four killer combat styles and riveting Heat Actions</h2>
<p class="has-default-font">In Ishin, you can slash through foes with a lethal blade using the Swordsman style or sharpshoot your enemies with a revolver using the Gunman style. Better yet, wield <em>both</em> a gun and sword and enter a fury with the Wild Dancer style. And when you’re feeling extra brutal, smash some skulls with your bare fists using the Brawler style.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">But that’s not all. It wouldn’t be an RGG Studio title without epically absurd heat actions. Summon a tiger to maul your foes, shove pickled plums down your enemies’ throats, and wield a whole cannon to blow down opponents. The heat actions in Ishin will leave you itching to uncover new moves at every stage of the game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">On Unreal Engine 4 for the first time</h2>
<p class="has-default-font">Like a Dragon: Ishin is the first title from RGG studio to be built on Unreal Engine 4, bringing astounding graphical quality to the Like a Dragon franchise. Developing on Unreal Engine 4 has unlocked new textures and other graphical details that make Ishin’s gripping story one of the most cinematic tales in RGG history.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">And more…</h2>
<p class="">There’s a <em>lot</em> more to come regarding Like a Dragon: Ishin and we can’t wait to share further details. From exquisite minigame content to unique in-game features that immerse you in the historically accurate world of Kyo, the best is yet to come. Like a Dragon: Ishinwill be available in February 2023. Follow us on socials to get immediate updates, and tune into our livestream on September 14 at 3:00am PT for a special surprise! The stream will be available online afterwards as well.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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<p class="">Remember the nostalgic feel of game night? It’s a Friday evening. You’ve just opened a bag of chips. Your friend across the table watches and waits impatiently as your other two pals – who showed up late – pull their character sheets out of their bags and try to find their dice. The anticipation builds. The board is ready. You’re about to go on the greatest adventure the world has ever known.</p>
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<p class="">There’s something very special about getting around the table to role-play with friends, and as a VR studio filled with gamers who’ve been around the block a few times – including some of the most significant creators in multiplayer games like Mike Booth (Left 4 Dead) and Tom Hall (Doom) – we asked ourselves one question: how could we recreate that magic in an immersive experience that captures not just the gameplay, but also the <em>feeling</em> of getting around a table with friends to cast spells and slay monsters? </p>
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<p class="">Our answer is Demeo — the award-winning VR experience (that’s also available outside of VR) that we’ve continued to build on since its launch last year with new heroes, new adventures, and more. And now, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be bringing Demeo to PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation 5 in 2023 with a wealth of great features that truly make this one of the best ways to experience Demeo yet. </p>
<p class="">Haptics in the PS VR2 Sense controllers, headset, and the PlayStation 5’s DualSense wireless controller will each play a role in immersing you deeper into Demeo than ever before — and it’s not just big moments like feeling rocked by a fireball or other offensive spells. Imagine reaching down with your PS VR2 Sense controller to pick up the different game pieces and feeling a different weight to each of them. That’s the level of depth we’re aiming to capture with our haptics implementation.</p>
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<p class="">The visual fidelity of both PlayStation 5 and PS VR2 have given us plenty of reason to revisit our graphics to take advantage of what’s possible on PlayStation hardware. If you thought the heroes and monsters looked intimidating before, just wait until you see them with our latest shaders!  Refresh rate is a crucial part of creating a comfortable virtual experience too, which is why we’re delighted to take advantage of the 120hz refresh on the PS VR2.</p>
<p class="">Thanks to hardware-level eye tracking capabilities, we’ll also be able to bring a little magic to our menus: PS VR2 players will be able to make selections in Demeo’s menus with little more than the blink of an eye. It’s a surprisingly fast experience that gets you into your next game in no time flat.  </p>
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<p class="">When Demeo launches on the PlayStation Store, it will be available for players who’ve jumped into the virtual realm, as well as those who haven’t — but that doesn’t mean PlayStation gamers who want both experiences should have to buy it twice. Players will be able to enjoy Demeo on both PS VR2 and PlayStation 5 in a single purchase, giving gamers the flexibility to start each adventure on their hardware of choice. Whether it’s a “lean back on the couch” day or a “surround yourself with your fellow adventurers in VR” day, we’ve got you covered.</p>
<p class="">And if you want to play Demeo with your friends, but they play on non-PlayStation hardware? You can do that too! Thanks to Sony’s ongoing developer support, Demeo players on PS5 and PS VR2 will be able to jump into sessions with their pals no matter where they prefer to get their game on.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve had an absolute blast over the last few years getting around the virtual table with friends to roll a die, play some cards, and move some minis — and we’re so excited to welcome the entire PlayStation community to the fun in 2023!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">I’m Blake, and from everyone here at Ironwood Studios – hello! We’re stoked to finally reveal Pacific Drive to the world in State of Play.</p>
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<p class="">Born from the rhythm of an engine, Pacific Drive is a run-based first-person driving survival game. As you explore the Zone, your car is your lifeline: scavenge resources to maintain and improve your car — as long as you keep it running, it will protect you from the surrounding dangers.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">In 1955, the United States government seized a region of the Pacific Northwest by eminent domain. The Olympic Peninsula became the staging ground for promising new technologies, but these utopian creations came at great cost: severe radiation, environmental collapse, and supernatural horrors. The government walled off the area and established the Olympic Exclusion Zone. What happened inside was never disclosed.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Rumors and stories about the Zone run rampant, compelling you to go and explore its perimeter. Your plans go awry and you’re now stuck inside – you don’t know it yet, but the only way out is through. You find a barely running station wagon deep in the woods, miraculously unlocked and able to make the trip down the hill into the valley. Here you come across an abandoned auto shop which becomes your base of operations, where you safely repair and improve your car between runs. Do your best to survive, solve mysteries, and search for a way out — or become part of the ongoing legends of the Zone.</p>
<p class="">Structured as a “road-lite”, each trip from your garage into the Zone is full of strange anomalies and technologies, and plenty of radiation. If you keep your car in good shape, you’ll be safe to explore, scavenge for resources, and drive further into distinct biomes that offer more valuable rewards. The land shifts with every passing storm, making each journey a unique experience. Discovering new resources will allow you to outfit your vehicle with defenses, trick out your garage, and find more dangerous routes that bring you deeper and deeper into the Zone.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Since its founding in 2019, Ironwood Studios has been hard at work on Pacific Drive, and we’re extremely proud to be working with PlayStation to bring it to life. Our team loves filling surreal settings with layered systems that allow players to have their own unexpected and unique experiences. We’re always dreaming about urban legends and the forests of the Pacific Northwest—two things the Olympic Exclusion Zone is absolutely full of. It doesn’t hurt that we’re all big fans of a good old fashioned road trip, either.</p>
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<p class="">As you settle into what remains of the Zone, you’ll discover that it’s not quite as abandoned as you think — this place is full of old tales and legends, some long gone while others still linger. Remember to keep your eyes on the road, the woods are deep – and not entirely empty.</p>
<p class="">Pacific Drive is coming to PlayStation 5 in 2023.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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<p class="">Hi everyone! As you have just seen on State of Play we’re pleased to share an update on our brand-new loyalty program, <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/14/introducing-playstation-stars-an-all-new-loyalty-program/">PlayStation Stars</a>.</p>
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<p class="">Today, we provided a first look at the digital collectible rewards that you can earn through PlayStation Stars – which will be free to join. Digital collectibles represent the things that PlayStation fans enjoy, including cherished devices that tap into Sony’s broader heritage in consumer electronics. </p>
<p class="">These first look examples include a scene with Punto the gondolier from Ape Escape 2, PlayStation 3, PocketStation, Toro and Kuro celebrating a birthday, Chord Machine, and Polygon Man.</p>
<p class="">Created just for PlayStation Stars, these digital collectibles can only be earned through our loyalty program. In some instances, collectibles will be provided as a way to commemorate past activities, achievements, or product ownership. They range in rarity, just like the actual products on which they are based or the effort required to earn them.  Once you’ve earned collectibles, you can arrange them in a virtual display case within the PlayStation App and, if you choose, you may display your collectibles case within your PSN profile to friends. There will be different ways to acquire or earn collectibles – the primary way will be through completing campaigns. </p>
<p class="">The campaigns in PlayStation Stars will be fun, delightful, and yes, sometimes challenging to complete.  A campaign may be a point-earning or collectible-earning activity.  One of our first campaigns is “Hit Play/1994,” where members who correctly launch games that match song-based clues receive a special collectible. More campaign details to come.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">PlayStation Stars will first launch on the PlayStation App and expand to our console platform in the future. We will launch PlayStation Stars in most markets starting later this month with Asia (including Japan), and the Americas and Europe to follow at a later date.</p>
<p class="">We look forward to welcoming fans to PlayStation Stars.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcments</h2>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
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<p class="">This is our second encounter since the PlayStation Showcase back in September 2021. I am beyond ecstatic to reveal the official name for our game, previously called Project Eve, and share new trailer unveiling new characters and their roles in this story.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">And I present to you the official title that encompasses Eve’s stylish action and her long and winding adventure…</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The meaning of Stellar Blade</h2>
<p class="">The title is a combination of “Stellar,” which signifies <em>stars</em> in Latin, and “Blade,” which defines Eve’s existence.</p>
<p class="">Where the point of that blade will lead you to, that’s entirely up to you. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mankind’s last remaining city on Earth, Xion</h2>
<p class="">Eve and her comrades land on the surface to reclaim the extinct Earth and cross paths with a survivor named Adam. Eve is then led by Adam to the last surviving city, Xion, where she meets the elder of the town Orcal and is told many stories. In order to serve her mission to save Earth, Eve develops close relationships with the key members of Xion and contributes to rebuilding the city.</p>
<p class="">On a mission to save Earth from the NA:tive, Eve is also faced with helping out the citizens of Xion. Whether you will help the survivors or not, depends purely on your decision as the player.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Action-packed battles against fierce bosses</h2>
<p class="">Stellar Blade introduces action combat that require deflecting and evading the NA:tives’ attack at a precise timing that will also connect to combos and unique skills. Throughout the game, you will arm yourself with unique Beta Skills and intense Burst Skills, which I promise will be pleasing to the eye.</p>
<p class="">Brace yourselves… Bosses’ strengths are on a completely different level compared to the common NA:tives, offering a challenging and strategic combat encounter. </p>
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<p class="">All these actions will allow you to further immerse yourself into the story and understand Eve’s emotions.</p>
<p class="">Get ready to embark on a journey with our powerful protagonist, Eve!</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Thank you for your continued support and interest.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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<p class="">Here at Team Ninja, we are incredibly excited to introduce our very latest action RPG game which takes you on an epic and unfettered journey as a Ronin at the dawn of a new era in Japan. It was seven years ago when we first began this project. And since then, the development has progressed slowly and freely, much like the spirit of a Ronin. It is with great pleasure to finally bring this title to light, and we are filled with gratitude on being able to make this announcement with PlayStation who have supported us and this project throughout these many years.</p>
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<p class="">Rise of the Ronin is a combat focused open-world action RPG that takes place in Japan at a time of great change. It is the very end of a 300-year long Edo Period, commonly known as “Bakumatsu”. Set in the late 19th century, Japan is facing the darkest of times as it struggles with its oppressive rulers and deadly diseases while western influence permeates as civil war continues to rage between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Anti-Shogunate factions.</p>
<p class="">Here in this time of mayhem, you embody a Ronin character, a warrior bound to no master and free to make choices of its own. Rise of the Ronin is a new Team Ninja experience that will immerse you in an historically inspired world while bringing together its renowned combat action with Katanas and the likes, with new firearm weaponry that depicts the unique personality of its time period.</p>
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<p class="">We at Koei Tecmo, have had many titles in the past that were based on history. But with Rise of the Ronin, we set out to take the next big step. By harnessing all the skills and knowledge we’ve gained over the years we really wanted to take things to the next level by attempting to thoroughly portray the most critical revolution in the history of Japan including the darkest and ugliest chapters that many will shy away from. This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and challenging project for Team Ninja Studio to date. Yet we will allow our experience in creating samurai and ninja action games to guide us through this journey. </p>
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<p class="">Beyond the action elements, we will be steadfast in our efforts to create a multilayered story that showcases the world of the Bakumatsu period and the revolution that took place. The characters that you will meet all have their own brand of justice and motivations, and whether you decided to side with or against them… each decision you make will matter. With new combat action and unrestrained open gameplay, we are looking forward to setting you free as you immerse yourself as a Ronin.</p>
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<p class="">As the All-Father moves his pieces to the board, Kratos and Atreus must decide if they will be bound by fate or look beyond what is written and make their own destinies.  </p>
<p class="">Check out the God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer below.</p>
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<p class="">We’re also excited today to reveal the limited edition God of War Ragnarök DualSense wireless controller. Its two-tone, cool blue on icy white design was inspired by the Norse world of Midgard, further embellished with bear and wolf insignia – representing Kratos and Atreus.</p>
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<p class="">The limited edition DualSense wireless controller will be available November 9, with pre-orders starting September 27. </p>
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<p class="">Finally, we’ve put together a gallery of stills from the trailer that we hope you’ll enjoy below. </p>
<p class="">God of War Ragnarök is coming to PS4 and PS5 on November 9, 2022. Pre-order your copy of the game here. </p>
<p class="">For the latest updates make sure you follow Santa Monica Studio on <a href="https://twitter.com/SonySantaMonica">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/godofwar">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/santamonicastudio/">Instagram</a>. You can also join the God of War Ragnarök discussion with other fans on the <a data-type="URL" href="https://discord.com/invite/SantaMonicaStudio">Official Santa Monica Studio Discord</a>.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
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            );

            
            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/',
                'Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/6bfb43766cdbe31b389d4529f67d92cc89726e5f.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hello! My name is Yosuke Futami, the producer of Synduality. On behalf of the team, we are excited to finally reveal our brand-new sci-fi third person shooter game from Bandai Namco Entertainment.</p>
<p class="">It all started a couple of years back when our team grouped together and passionately discuss how can we break ourselves into—or even break the whole barrier, of the sci-fi genre. With the emergence of technology these days, and how artificial intelligence slowly becoming more prominent in our daily lives, we were particularly interested in how humans and AI would interact with each other in the future. Will they coexist? Do they have the same belief on feelings, or sense of emotion? Can they intertwine? Those were the questions that eventually became an exodus of this project, and hopefully you would join us to figure out together the adventures that lies ahead of them.</p>
<p class="">Synduality is set in a dystopian future where poisonous rain and deformed creatures wreak havoc on the world, where you and you AI partner must find a way to work together and reclaim lost ground for humanity. Adding to the excitement, we have partnered with prominent designers Neco (for character design) and Gyobu (for mech design) to bring their unique sci-fi style to the game. Please check out the reveal trailer below for a first look at the game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The world of Amasia</h2>
<p class="">The year is 2222. It has been years since Tears of the New Moon, a mysterious rain, poured and wiped out almost the entire human race. The poisonous rain gave birth to deformed creatures devouring for humans, and humanity fled from the danger. As means for survival, the humans then build an underground haven; Amasia. In this new built dystopian city, on a pursuit of maintaining their existence, they run into an Artificial Intelligence named Magus. Not knowing how things will work between them, the story of how Humans and AI coinciding and trying to find their truths begin.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356158923_97a35a676e_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356158923_97a35a676e_h.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Search for scarce resources in your Cradle Coffin</h2>
<p class="">In the world of Synduality, you will take on a role as Drifters—who makes a living by collecting AO Crystals; a rare resource that can only be obtained in dangerous terrestrial environment. You will take on each mission in your Cradle Coffin—an armed vehicle that will get you mobile during the adventure. Players can personalize their Cradle Coffin—not only its appearance, but the weapons equipped as well to make your Cradle Coffin suit your own play style.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52355913971_1681a0c310_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52355913971_1681a0c310_h.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet your AI partner, Magus</h2>
<p class="">You are not alone on this journey. An AI partner called Magus will be there in battle flying alongside your mech to give directions, hints, and warnings so you can safely complete your missions. Discover unique interactions and dialogues with Magus depending on different situations.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356158888_feb6a68e5c_h.jpg[/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356158888_feb6a68e5c_h.jpg[/"/></a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Battle against enemies and other players (PvPvE)</h2>
<p class="">On the vast battlefield, you will encounter xenomorphic creatures known as Enders, trying to stop you from gathering the AO crystals. You can use different types of weaponries attached to the Cradle Coffin to fend off these incoming enemies.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356234579_e4a3b5cd29_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356234579_e4a3b5cd29_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">Immerse yourself into an intense PvPvE battle. When playing online, you’ll also encounter other players trying to clear their own missions—be careful, they could potentially hinder your progress.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356340785_647d31ed86_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356340785_647d31ed86_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">We would like to officially welcome you to the world of Synduality. Please stay tuned for more information!</p>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
</ul> </div>',
                'None'
            );

            
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/everything-revealed-in-the-september-2022-state-of-play/',
                'Everything revealed in the September 2022 State of Play',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/a78a335dc1c69b9d55a57aa15812df2bec6563f8.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Today’s State of Play opened with a storm-lashed first reveal of Tekken 8 and concluded with an epic God of War Ragnarök trailer. Between, we had updates from our amazing Japanese partners as well as new game announcements for PS VR2.</p>
<p class="">If you missed (or want to rewatch) the show, you can find it below:</p>
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<p class="">You can get additional insight from the creators behind the games featured in today’s State of Play in the below PS.Blog posts.</p>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-heading">State of Play: All Announcements</h2>
<hr class="ps-block-separator"/>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/the-god-of-war-ragnarok-story-trailer-is-now-live/">The God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer is now live</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/embark-on-a-brand-new-dystopian-futuristic-adventure-in-synduality/">Embark on a brand new dystopian futuristic adventure in Synduality</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-rise-of-the-ronin-a-new-action-rpg-from-team-ninja/">Revealing Rise of the Ronin, a new action-RPG from Team Ninja</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/new-story-trailer-revealed-for-stellar-blade-formerly-known-as-project-eve/">New story trailer revealed for Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/first-look-digital-collectibles-coming-to-playstation-stars/">First look: Digital collectibles coming to PlayStation Stars</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/a-dark-secret-awaits-in-hogwarts-legacys-haunted-hogsmeade-playstation-exclusive-quest/">A dark secret awaits in Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade PlayStation exclusive quest</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/pacific-drive-welcomes-you-to-the-olympic-exclusion-zone/">Pacific Drive welcomes you to the Olympic Exclusion Zone</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/revealing-like-a-dragon-ishin-out-february-2023/">Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, out February 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/demeo-reinvents-game-night-on-playstation-in-2023/">Demeo reinvents game night on PlayStation in 2023</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/become-a-hero-on-playstation-vr2-in-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-enhanced-edition/">Become a hero on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/13/tekken-8-breaks-into-a-new-generation/">Tekken 8 breaks into a new generation</a></li>
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                'None'
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/14/20220914-psstore/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) Tokyo Game Show Sale comes to PlayStation Store',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/daadd4797599d3d0ca8de99c7cb6ce260d7ac1af-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">PlayStation Store welcomes the Tokyo Game Show Sale on September 14. For a limited time* enjoy up to 80% discounts on huge titles.</p>
<p class="">Selected games include Gran Turismo 7, Grand Theft Auto Online, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection.</p>
<p class="">Head to <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/category/1cc408db-44ef-4610-91c2-b281a567356e?emcid=or-pl-447487" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/category/1cc408db-44ef-4610-91c2-b281a567356e?emcid=or-pl-447487" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class="has-black-color has-text-color">*Tokyo Game Show Sale is available from September 14 until September 28.</p>
</div>',
                'None'
            );

            
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/14/hands-on-with-four-playstation-vr2-titles/',
                'Hands-on with four PlayStation VR2 titles',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/7cd51c5ac1995ec741c5649ed0090d50727bd742-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">We kicked off 2022 revealing the <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/02/22/first-look-the-headset-design-for-playstation-vr2/">design of the PlayStation VR2</a>, complete with its sleek headset and innovative PS VR2 Sense controllers. Following that, we shared more details on the <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/26/early-look-at-the-user-experience-for-playstation-vr2/">user experience of PS VR2</a>, like the illuminating see-through view and the customizable play area. </p>
<p class="">A stylish design and new features are excellent, but playing is believing when it comes to VR, and our team at PlayStation was pumped to have the opportunity to go hands on with upcoming PS VR2 titles. Read on to discover our experiences playing games from Guerrilla, Capcom, Skydance Interactive, and ILMxLAB.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356500259_9419146302_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52356500259_9419146302_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Horizon Call of the Mountain</h2>
<p class="">There’s a feeling of awe I remember having in my first playthrough of Horizon Zero Dawn when Aloy first looks out atop a roaming Tallneck to reveal both a new portion of the map and a majestic, ever-reaching view. That sense of scale takes on a whole new meaning the first time I craned my neck up to watch a Tallneck tower and stomp through my path in Horizon Call of the Mountain. From the moment I slipped on the PlayStation VR2 headset and set off into lands that felt so familiar, I realized I had never really experienced the vast beauty and mounting dangers of Horizon’s environments quite like this. </p>
<p class="">My hands-on demo brought me into the first person perspective of Ryas, a captive and disgraced Shadow Carja soldier that soon gets thrust into the wilds to fend for himself. Encountering machines in full realistic scale through his eyes was a constant thrill. You simply don’t realize how big a Snapmaw really is until one is chomping away at your canoe! Haptic feedback in the PS VR2 Sense controllers made the weight of each moving machine feel so real, and had me gasping when a herd of Grazers moved past me. </p>
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<p class="">Things really fell into place once I started scrambling up cliff sides and got my hands on a bow and arrow. Drawing my bow and letting arrows fly in combat with a Watcher made me feel the power I’ve come to love from the Horizon series. Hand motions and aim feel so accurate and real to life with the PS VR2 Sense controllers, from the precision placement of my hands scaling an encampment tower to the tension in my bow when I let an arrow loose. The world never feels interrupted, with my health bar appearing as decorative scales on my right hand glove rather than taking up space in a HUD. Horizon Call of the Mountain transported me in a way that made my heart race, and has me aching to hop back in. <br/><br/>– Kristen Zitani</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resident Evil Village</h2>
<p class="">Capcom invited me back to Castle Dimitrescu for an even more immersive survival horror experience with a bespoke PlayStation VR2 hands-on demo. The gothic world of Resident Evil Village pops thanks to the OLED, 4K PS VR2 displays, accentuating the details of carved gargoyles and ornately painted vases. Before Village, I spent lots of time in RE7’s intense PS VR mode, and playing this sequel in PS VR2 feels like a natural evolution of that experience. The dev wizards at Capcom appear to have cracked the code thanks to PS VR2’s high refresh rate and vivid visuals, as I felt comfortably immersed within the eerie castle walls.</p>
<p class="">Village’s first-person gameplay was already a thrilling experience on PS5, and PS VR2 offers an even deeper experience. I was delighted to discover that the trusty knife – often a last resort option – can be flicked at enemies from afar. Dual wielding the pistol and knife also ups the feeling of becoming a heroic survivor, and I can’t wait to tinker with more akimbo options.</p>
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<p class="">Later in the demo, the daughters of the notorious Lady Dimitrescu attack and kidnap you. The haptics within the PS VR2 headset subtly rumble, simulating the experience of being roughly dragged to their mother’s quarters. As Lady Dimitrescu stands, the immersive nature of PS VR2 makes her towering stature all the more imposing. If being chased by her was intimidating before, it’s going to get even more harrowing in PS VR2, and I can’t wait.<br/><br/>– Tim Turi</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</h2>
<p class="">The characters of The Walking Dead universe get by thanks to their resourcefulness and quick reflexes. I was delighted to discover the same skills are rewarded when playing Skydance Interactive’s upcoming PS VR2 sequel. The survival FPS pulled me into its dangerous world by digitally strapping guns, melee weapons, and a backpack to different parts of my in-game body. Reaching over my left shoulder to pull off my pack and rummage for health supplies in real-time as walkers close in is a pulse-pounding experience.</p>
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<p class="">Combat encounters with walkers are deliberate and tense. I was impressed by the accurate tracking of the PS VR2 Sense controllers as I handled a fire axe, trying to find the best hand position to execute a meaty swing at a walker’s head. Accuracy counts in combat, too. I encountered walkers wearing bits of armor, requiring some surgical precision with a katana to target vulnerable spots. </p>
<p class="">The ranged arsenal is just as fun to wield, including revolvers, SMGs, assault rifles, shotguns, bows, and more. Skydance’s attention to detail and player expression transforms routine game mechanics like reloading; I felt like an action-movie hero when I flicked my double-barrel closed with one quick motion. Juggling your arsenal in real-time while managing incoming walker swarms feels appropriately badass, and has me excited to dive into the full survival adventure.<br/><br/>– Tim Turi</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</h2>
<p class="">After nearly 40 years of gaming, it’s easy for me to feel overconfident in a virtual firefight. Decades of muscle memory make reaching for the right weapon a simple task in just about any adventure. But when I leapt into my first encounter with the Guavian Death Gang on Batuu, PS VR2 headset firmly attached, I found myself <em>literally</em> reaching for the right weapon, flustered and hectic as I glanced across all my pockets, pouches, straps, and holsters for the right weapons as immersive sound and haptics further pulled me into the experience.</p>
<p class="">Naturally, I mean this in an exhilarating, positive way! The sense of “oh crap I’m surrounded” is totally different when your actual body needs to coordinate movements and inventory management. This created a wonderful rush as I ducked for cover, scavenged leftover blasters from fallen enemies, and pushed past the gang in search of my lost cargo. Furthermore, moments like manually reloading blasters and using the accuracy of the PS VR2 Sense controllers to manipulate tiny buttons on my wrists were intuitive and satisfying. As with any new controller or experience, there’s a lot to take in initially. It all quickly felt like second nature, however, and left me excited to see where else these tales would take me.</p>
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<p class="">This early Batuu mission is just one scenario among many, as the game spans different eras and disciplines. In this adventure I was a droid repair technician in search of cargo, while other stories cast the player as a Jedi or even IG-88. Some tales will involve encounters with iconic characters like R2D2, C-3PO and Yoda (voiced by Anthony Daniels and Frank Oz, respectively), while the central cantina and cast of characters help build upon the experience in the actual Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park in Disneyland. Talk about virtual reality!<br/><br/>– Brett Elston</p>
<p class="">Dive into a gallery of screenshots from this collection of PlayStation VR2 games below:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Resident Evil Village</strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></p>
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<p class="has-default-font"><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition</strong></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/14/start-your-journey-in-asterigos-curse-of-the-stars-october-11th-on-ps4-and-ps5/',
                'Start your journey in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars October 11th on PS4 and PS5',
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<p class="">Greetings, brave warriors! With the release of Asterigos: Curse of the Stars on PlayStation just around the corner, we’d like to tell you a little more about the gameplay, locations, and monsters. These insights will prepare you for the locations and enemies that await you in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, so you can be ready for battle when the time comes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The world of Asterigos</h2>
<p class="">The City of Aphes is stunning in its grandeur and expanse. From the outskirts and marketplaces to military academies and shimmering mines, each zone in the world will provide you with a unique visual experience, challenging battles, and boss encounters.</p>
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<p class="">Underneath the city you will find a unique hub that connects all areas of the world together and is the starting point for your adventure. <strong>Shelter</strong> offers Hilda a place where she can return and be safe. Here you can take new quests from the Adherents, make use of the document archives, the vaults, talk to the blacksmiths, visit shops, and even find a sparring partner if you need training!</p>
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<p class="">There’s also plenty to do in the <strong>Shelter</strong>, and as you progress through the game, you’ll discover more opportunities. We want players to have a sense of a ‘universal connection’ as they explore it. So, it’s not just a place where you teleport or load in and out, but the place where the real exploration of the city begins.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Monsters of Asterigos: Ethrus, the Dark Cult</h2>
<p class="">The streets of the city are filled with danger around every corner. Each city quarter, including the surrounding areas, is occupied by a host of unique and deadly foes, each with their own special abilities and appearance. Let’s talk about one of the enemy factions, <strong>The Dark Cult Ethrus.</strong></p>
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<p class="">These cultists stray from the doctrine of the Gods of Stars, they believe that only an appeal to the wild hearts of the beasts can save them from damnation. To do so, they perform a magical “Ritual of Sublimation” which transforms them into werewolves and other mythical creatures. The ritual allows them to use the powers of the beasts: the strength of bulls, the sharp fangs and claws of wolves or the swift wings of birds.</p>
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<p class="">Using Starite – the magical mineral that was used to empower many things in life of Aphesians – some cultists can create powerful spells, such as chain fireballs or even shockwaves. Remember to be extremely careful when traversing the city as cultists often ambush or attack from the blind spots. They also tend to run in groups, making them even more difficult to fight.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Adjusting the fight style </h2>
<p class="">Hilda is masterful and wields six weapons: The sword and shield, magic staff, daggers, enchanted bracelets, battle hammer, and spear. She can use any two weapons simultaneously in battle and change them on the go depending on the situation. Each weapon has its respective advantages and disadvantages. For example, when fighting enemies armed with small weapons, using a shield against them will give you an advantage, as it can easily block those attacks.</p>
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<p class="">However, a war hammer will be far more effective than a sword against those wielding a shield or strong armor, as its powerful blows can easily penetrate your opponent’s defenses. </p>
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<p class="">You can use any combination of all the weapons available to Hilda to better adapt to the situation on the battlefield. But most importantly, you will be able to create your own combat style by utilizing the unique features and enhancements of the different weapons!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Descending into the depths</h2>
<p class="">During her journey, Hilda will not only explore the surface of the City of Aphes, but also descend into ancient caves full of mystery and peril, where the locals mined the magical mineral Starite. These crystallised minerals shine and emit an illuminating light, like the very stars themselves, thus the caves got its name – <strong>The Glittering Deeps</strong>. </p>
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<p class="">The history of Glittering Deeps is so ancient that even the modern historical chronicles of Aphes have failed to trace it. There are even ancient ruins in the depths that hint that there was once another, even older city at the site of modern-day Aphes. With so many mysteries around them, the Glittering Deeps is a Hazardous place for adventurers.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Monsters of the Deeps</h2>
<p class="">In the deepest hollow there is a magical anomaly that causes many cliffs to come to life and behave with hostility to anyone who dares to trespass here. In addition to the stone creatures, there are also ‘crystallised monsters’ living here. Their appearance blends well with their surroundings and they pose a real danger, lurking among the crystals, stalking their next prey.</p>
<p class="">One of these terrifying creatures is called <strong>Breathless</strong>. </p>
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<p class="">Breathless is a fearsome stone creature, possessing a very hard and sturdy body and able to harness the magical power of the tranquilite, of which his body is also partly formed. This monster is dangerous not only in close combat, but also in ranged combat. It can strike with its giant stone arms, as well as unleashing a barrage of various projectiles: homing missiles, cannon beams, or exploding rocks.</p>
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<p class="">His only weakness is the being’s slow movement and how its every attack takes time to prepare. You would be wise to take advantage of this! </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Set out on an adventure and forge your legacy</h2>
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<p class="">Asterigos: Curse of the Stars arrives on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on October 11, and you can pre-order it today! Players who pre-order the game will be able to start playing three days earlier on October 8, as well as receive additional bonuses such as exclusive armor and a set of trinkets to power up your character in the early game.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/neon-folk-survival-horror-saturnalia-comes-to-ps4-and-ps5-next-month/',
                'Neon-folk survival horror Saturnalia comes to PS4 and PS5 next month',
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<p class="">They say it takes a village…and when it came to creating the village of Gravoi, that’s more than true. Saturnalia is a cultural mosaic, inspired in equal parts by cinema, theater, and even architecture—as well as classic video games that emphasize survival and exploration. The result is a deeply textured and thematically rich world, one that reflects a true-to-life influence while ultimately remaining otherworldly.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Reality Meets the Surreal</h2>
<p class="">Once the team at Santa Ragione knew the game was to be set in the Sardinian region of Italy—a location not often represented in popular media—we understood we had a responsibility to the beautiful locales and authentic culture of the area. At the same time, our vision was for a horror story with a supernatural influence, necessitating an imaginative leap from the real world into something else altogether. That’s how Gravoi came to be: a fictional dreamscape that reflects the real Sardinia while standing on its own as a distinct and eerie setting.</p>
<p class="">The team conducted extensive location scouting throughout the island, taking countless photos and videos of villages and towns throughout Sardinia, from the ancient church of Bosa to the abandoned mines of Monteponi. With these resources in hand, we were able to meticulously design the town of Gravoi and its many unique twists and turns. </p>
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<p class="">With the aim of creating a procedurally-generated layout capable of reorienting itself once certain in-game conditions are met, the designers worked hard to ensure that each cobblestone sidestreet and narrow alleyway felt distinct and lived-in. The cathedral, storefronts and architecture that make up Gravoi are at once familiar and totally unique. But establishing a three-dimensional setting is only part of the storytelling process.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The neon-folk effect</strong></h3>
<p class="">The art style of Saturnalia brings many descriptors to mind. Colorful, kaleidoscopic, or maybe picturesque? All of these are accurate, but they only begin to explain the depth and range of influences that contributed to the aesthetic that defines the visuals of Saturnalia.</p>
<p class="">From the outset, we had a very clear inspiration in mind for both the story and the look of Saturnalia: giallo cinema, the classic Italian horror films that rose to prominence in the 60’s and 70’s due to the bracing and innovative work from the likes of Dario Argento and Mario Bava. Known for their shocking violence, gripping mysteries, and stylized cinematography, these films formed a foundation upon which the developers could build their own entry into the longstanding tradition of Italian horror.</p>
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<p class="">For level design, our art director looked to contemporary architecture and dramatic scenography, particularly expressionist and brutalist forms that prize meaning over realism. These stark geometric patterns combined with the color treatment and palette structure to create an immersive world that’s easy to get lost in—both literally and figuratively.</p>
<p class="">The evocative art style of Saturnalia—dubbed “neon-folk”—is its most immediately arresting feature. But how the game plays is just as crucial.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Heart of Saturnalia</strong></h3>
<p class="">Although the cinematic influence on Saturnalia is substantial, it is a video game first and foremost, one with deep connections to the lineage of survival-horror and exploration-based adventure games. Specifically, the rich and detailed world of Shenmue was a huge inspiration, as were mystery games like Mizzurna Falls, Enemy Zero, and D2. The commonality between all these games is deeply immersive worlds that encourage critical thinking and emotional connection to their narratives and central characters.</p>
<p class="">The level design focused on providing players with multiple pathways to achieving their objectives, with a primacy placed on choice and unique playthroughs. Borrowing from the explorative adventure style, certain areas of the village are unavailable to the player prior to acquiring certain tools and equipment. Similarly, the many diegetic puzzles weaved throughout the game are the key to discovering new areas and secret passageways throughout Gravoi.</p>
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<p class="">The result is a labyrinthine structure that creates the feeling of traversing an intricate maze. In the absence of daylight, the player’s management of their matchsticks is critical in staving off the darkness…and the attention of the creature stalking their every move. This maze has a monster within, and avoiding its clutches is the top priority for any soul brave enough to explore the village.</p>
<p class="">But Saturnalia isn’t focused on combat. Stealth and evasion are the player’s primary tools, as are the unique abilities of each of the four co-protagonists. Utilizing these abilities goes hand-in-hand with revealing more about each character’s personal motivations and desires: in the world of Saturnalia, story and gameplay are intertwined. The only way for the player to progress is to learn which character is best used for any given situation or puzzle.</p>
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<p class="">Even so, everyone who plays Saturnalia will enjoy a unique experience. It’s possible to complete the story without uncovering every last detail, promoting replayability and alternate strategies. The discoveries the player makes—as well as the order in which certain events are resolved—can affect the ending. Ultimately, this speaks to one of our key pillars in designing Saturnalia: the emphasis on player agency. It’s for you to choose how you want this story to unfold. </p>
<p class="">With that in mind, there’s only one question that remains.</p>
<p class="">Do you dare to join the ritual?</p>
<p class="">The team here at Santa Ragione is putting the finishing touches to the game, and we can’t wait for you to play it. Saturnalia launches for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on October 27, 2022.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/award-winning-point-click-adventure-norco-comes-to-playstation-october-20/',
                'Award-winning point & click adventure Norco comes to PlayStation October 20',
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<p class="">Hi, I’m Yuts, a member of a small game studio called Geography of Robots. We recently released our first game Norco, a point-and-click narrative adventure set in the swamps, refineries, and suburbs of South Louisiana. The game takes inspiration from first-person pixel adventures like Rise of the Dragon, Snatcher, Deja Vu, and more recent titles like VA-11 HA-11 A. Some have also compared it to Kentucky Route Zero due to its surreal Southern themes and the “literary” tone of its writing.</p>
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<p class="">The game has its roots in a Louisiana history project I was conducting with a friend in the years after Hurricane Katrina. I was learning a bit of pixel art at the time and decided to apply some of our research to a classic adventure game format. This experiment quickly took on a life of its own. It got some attention on Twitter, which is how our publisher Raw Fury found out about it. Signing with them opened up lots of opportunities that I never would have imagined, like winning the first-ever Tribeca Festival Games Award and being selected for the PlayStation Indie Fund.</p>
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<p class="">Norco’s story follows a young woman named Kay who returns to her hometown of Norco, Louisiana following her mom’s death. She soon discovers that her brother’s gone missing, leading her down a rabbit hole populated by an influencer messageboard cult, fugitive robots, drainage ditch prophets, giant sentient birds, and other colorful characters. </p>
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<p class="">The game is more of a psychedelic tour of Louisiana’s River Parish region than a straight adventure, though you’ll encounter puzzles and quests along the way. It borrows heavily from reality. Norco itself is a real community. It’s where I grew up. It’s a lovely town but is also wedged between two massive petrochemical facilities. It has a complicated history, as does much of the region outside New Orleans. We try to explore all these topics in our own way.</p>
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<p class="">One thing I recommend while playing through the game is to listen closely to the soundscape. The sound designers worked carefully to create a convincing ambiance, collecting field recordings of wetlands, native bird species, insects, and more. We tried to be equally intentional with the artwork. We explored the locations that inspired the game on foot, taking lots of reference photographs at various times of day and often redrawing scenes from scratch multiple times to get it right. </p>
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<p class="">Since we released Norco on PC several months ago, we’ve been hard at work polishing and improving the game – we’ve added Spanish, French, German, Russian, Brazilian-Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese localization, gamepad support, Expert Mode, Autocombat, and countless bug fixes and quality of life improvements – all features that’ll be available to you on PS4 and PS5 when Norco releases October 20.</p>
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<p class="">If any of that sounds interesting to you, then check it out. Thank you, I hope you enjoy Norco!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-arrives-on-pc-october-19-2022/',
                'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection arrives on PC October 19, 2022',
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<p class="">Grab your passports, fortune hunters! We’re honored to announce that Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection arrives on PC October 19th. PC gamers will be able to experience Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer’s globe-trotting adventures in this collection that includes the remastered and PC-optimized, full-length, single-player games, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.</p>
<p class="">It’s been a thrilling adventure with our partners at Iron Galaxy as we explored Uncharted territory for our studio’s first PC title. Iron Galaxy’s immense talent and meticulous attention to detail make both games in this collection truly shine on PC!</p>
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<p class="">Whether you’re a first-timer or experienced Uncharted player, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection showcases plenty of new PC features to make your adventure epic – and absolutely stunning.</p>
<p class="">This version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is optimized for PC with PC-centric quality-of-life enhancements such as reimagined UI, scale sliders, GPU and VRAM detection, Variable Load Speed, and so much more. </p>
<p class="">Discover the breathtaking sights with enhanced visual fidelity. Immerse yourself in the cinematic storytelling with super-sharp true 4K resolutions*. From thick jungles to snow-capped mountains, exotic islands to rain-soaked streets, take in all the views of Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection’s stunning environments with Ultra-Wide Monitor support**. For the first time, enjoy a host of graphical adjustment features designed specifically for PC such as adjustable Texture and Model Quality, Anisotropic Filtering, Shadows, Reflections, and Ambient Occlusion. </p>
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<p class="">PC players may play their way with all new controls and customization options for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Experience haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects designed for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection by playing with the  DualSense controller through a wired connection to your PC. With support for the DualShock 4 controller***, a wide range of other gamepads and keyboard and mouse, you can leave your mark on the map any way you like and further customize your experience with full control remapping, controller icon lock, and ignore input options. For those that want to brighten things up even more try out RGB support for Razer Chroma peripherals and Chroma Link compatible devices, as well as for Logitech and Corsair models.</p>
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<p class="">Supercharge your framerates with the next-level temporal upscaling solution, the AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution 2. FSR 2 uses cutting-edge temporal algorithms boost your framerates and deliver high-quality, high-resolution game experiences in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection across a wide range of compatible graphics cards. With this much power, prepare yourself for some epic Photo Mode shots!</p>
<p class="">To ensure you have a smooth and beautiful experience, we recommend the following PC specifications:</p>
<p class=""><strong>UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection | PC Specs</strong> </p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><strong>Minimum</strong> </td><td><strong>Recommended</strong> </td><td><strong>Performance</strong> </td><td><strong>Ultra</strong> </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Performance Goals</strong> </td><td>30 FPS @ 720p Medium Settings </td><td>30 FPS @ 1080p High Settings </td><td>60 FPS @ 1440p High Settings </td><td>60 FPS @  4K Ultra Settings </td></tr><tr><td><strong>CPU</strong> </td><td>Intel i5-4330 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 </td><td>Intel i7-4770 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X </td><td>Intel i7-7700k AMD Ryzen 7 3700X </td><td>Intel i9-9900k AMD Ryzen 9 3950X </td></tr><tr><td><strong>GPU</strong> </td><td>NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) AMD R9 290X (4 GB) </td><td>NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD RX 570 (4 GB) </td><td>NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8 GB) AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB) </td><td>NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB) AMD RX 6800 (16 GB) </td></tr><tr><td><strong>RAM</strong> </td><td>8 GB (16 GB Recommended) </td><td>16 GB </td><td>16 GB  </td><td>16 GB  </td></tr><tr><td><strong>OS</strong> </td><td>Windows 10 64-bit </td><td>Windows 10 64-bit  </td><td>Windows 10 64-bit </td><td>Windows 10 64-bit </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Storage</strong> </td><td>126 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) </td><td>126 GB SSD </td><td>126 GB SSD  </td><td>126 GB SSD  </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">If you’re ready to seek your fortune and play both games in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC the moment it releases on October 19, 2022, you can pre-purchase on both Steam and Epic for $49.99/€49.99. If you pre-purchase on Epic, you can take your adventure beyond land and sea with Sully’s “New” Seaplane, an in-game Glider that you can use in Fortnite! Click the links below to pre-purchase on your preferred platform so you can start your journey on Day 1:</p>
<p class="">● <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659420/?utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=franchise_web&amp;utm_content=navlink">Steam</a></p>
<p class="">● <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/p/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection">Epic</a></p>
<p class="">We cannot wait to share more about Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC over the next month. It’s incredible to see Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer’s standalone adventures debut on a new platform with a whole new community of PC gamers. To new players and passionate fans alike, we’re ready to see you seek your legacy. Sic parvis magna!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Compatible PC and 4K  display device required.</em><br/><em>**Compatible PC and display device required.</em><br/><em>***Use DualShock 4 USB wireless adaptor or a compatible micro-USB cable to connect to PC.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/street-fighter-6-new-world-tour-battle-hub-details-four-legendary-faces-join-the-roster/',
                'Street Fighter 6: new World Tour, Battle Hub details, four legendary faces join the roster',
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<p class="">Street Fighter 6 entered the Tokyo Game Show ring and left with multiple knockout reveals worthy of a championship. We revealed details on World Tour where you can create your own avatar and truly customize your Street Fighter 6 experience. Bring that avatar into the Battle Hub and party it up with the community in amusing ways. Iconic World Warriors Ken, Blanka, Dhalsim, and E. Honda are punching their tickets into the vibrant roster of playable characters. And finally, get your hands on Street Fighter 6 with the Closed Beta. Learn more about these stadium-sized announcements below!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your Avatar. Your World Tour.</h2>
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<p class="">When we first revealed World Tour back in June, we said it would be an immersive single-player story mode that would push the boundaries of what a fighting game is. And here we are!</p>
<p class="">Your first destination will be Buckler Security, located in Metro City. This company trains new recruits in security detail. Here, Luke will act as your coach as you sign up for the basic training course, and this is where your story begins.</p>
<p class="">World Tour offers the most robust Avatar Creation feature that stretch the limit of what a character creation tool can do. There are tons of customization options to reflect your personal style and flair.</p>
<p class="">The avatar creation menu contains several pages of options you can tweak. Choose your avatar’s body type with Height &amp; Proportions, Upper Body, Lower Body, Muscle Definition, Skin Color, and Body Hair. In the Muscle Definition category, you can freely select what your avatar’s body will look like from Shredded, to Built, to Soft, and anywhere in between. </p>
<p class="">Then go into even more detail with categories like Hair, Eye Shape, Iris, Eyebrows, Nose, Mouth, Ears, Facial Hair, and more! Each of these categories then contains a multitude of sliders that can change your avatar with the finest detail – we’re talking cheek depth, jaw length, and even creating an ombre effect with your avatar’s hair! </p>
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<p class="">You can also change your avatar’s Gear so they always have the latest drip as they’re roaming the world. Visit shops to buy Gear for your wardrobe so you can strut the latest fashion trends or stick to your own style. You can check and change which styles you’re using and what Gear you have equipped via the Gear section of the Status menu. Categories include Head Gear, Upper Body Gear, Lower Body Gear, Foot Gear, and Gear Sets. But gear isn’t just for looks. Different gear affects your strength and stats, so be on the lookout for which ones work best.</p>
<p class="">Luke (call him “Coach”) will be your World Tour guide as you begin your adventures in Metro City. As you progress through the story, you’ll meet Masters who will take you under their wing and teach you their style and attacks. As your bond with them grows stronger, you can also learn Master Actions from their repertoire like a Shoryuken from Ryu and a Spinning Bird Kick from Chun-Li. Use them to open a battle and you’ll kick things off with an advantage or some of them can even be used to destroy wooden boxes and barrels, or leap to faraway platforms. Master Actions, while convenient, do consume Drive Gauge, so always keep an eye on how much you have left in the tank.</p>
<p class="">During your travels, you’ll face a number of trials and challenges. You’ll come across opportunities to prove yourself in street fights. As you grow stronger, you’ll face even stronger opponents. </p>
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<p class="">In Metro City, long-time fans will find familiar locations like names from the Street Fighter universe as the city’s signature landmarks. Make sure to explore around every corner. You never know what surprises lie in wait for you!</p>
<p class="">We’ll have even more information on World Tour in the future, including what else you can do to immerse yourself in this new foundational mode in Street Fighter 6.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Everyone’s Battle Hub</h2>
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<p class="">Take your avatar from World Tour into the Battle Hub, another core mode in Street Fighter 6, where you can gather with other players to communicate through various means. Fighting Ground online features are also accessible in the Battle Hub.</p>
<p class="">One Battle Hub can host up to 100 players at the same time! Players can use emotes or chat to communicate with each other. Of course, make sure you check the Hub Good Shop to show off your fashion when you’re out on the floor!</p>
<p class="">There are a host of Arcade Cabinets that you will find in the Battle Hub. Take part in arcade-like Battle Hub matches on cabinets that are placed back-to-back. A match will begin when two players sit on both sides. Having audiences change everything…and turns a mere fight into a thrilling spectacle. Spectate a Battle Hub Match, and bear witness to glory.</p>
<p class="">Head over to Game Center cabinets to play various Capcom classic arcade games like Street Fighter II and Final Fight where you can also show off your skills to compete with others for a high score!</p>
<p class="">Don’t forget to check out various events that are ongoing or scheduled at the Event Counter. Tournaments also held periodically in the Battle Hub. This would be a great time to turn on the commentary feature and get the feel of a real tournament!</p>
<p class="">Jam out at the DJ Booth in the Battle Hub by picking your favorite tunes and setting the dance floor aflame!</p>
<p class="">Well. that’s everyone’s Battle Hub! You may be able to have some quality time in here soon…?</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Four legendary characters join fighting ground!</h2>
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<p class="">We know the community has been waiting for this one (yes, we’ve seen the memes). Ken Masters is a former US National Fighting Champion and ex-VP of the Masters Foundation. Accusations of orchestrating a criminal plot have forced Ken to abandon his family and business to go into hiding. </p>
<p class="">As a legend in the Street Fighter series, Ken’s core move set remains similar to his previous iterations. Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-kyaku? Check, check, and check. His Dragonlash Kick and Sprint from Street Fighter V are also now special moves rather than V-Skills. New to Ken is the Jinrai Kick, a forward-moving roundhouse kick that can be followed up with three different options to reflect Ken’s quest to clear his name.</p>
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<p class="">A kindhearted defender of nature, Blanka has become an adventure tour guide, confident his intimate knowledge of the jungle will serve as a springboard to fame—and a comfortable life for his beloved mother. You can visit Blanka’s tour in his Ranger’s Hut stage by the river where village life is set on a lush green backdrop.</p>
<p class="">Blanka wouldn’t be the wholesome beast he is without his usual Electric Thunder and various Rolling Attacks. But his time trying to sell Blanka-chan dolls in Street Fighter V has altered his move set due to the surplus of the adorable plushies. He can now use Blanka-chan Bomb to toss a doll to the ground. When Blanka touches it with an electrical special move, the cute little thing will run towards the opponent in a mad rage and explode. </p>
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<p class="">Dhalsim is a monk and yoga master who has served as a guide for countless suffering souls. He prefers to avoid conflict when possible, but his innate hatred of evil compels him to dispense stern justice. The elephants return in the Dhalsimer Temple stage where monks study yoga amongst the candles in a peaceful setting.</p>
<p class="">Dhalsim channels his familiar fire techniques from past games, but has also mastered alternate ways to release the flames to cover all angles. His Yoga Fire travels horizontally again, Yoga Arch fires the ball of flame in a similar arc trajectory like in Street Fighter V, and Yoga Comet is fired at a downward angle when Dhalsim is in the air. Yoga Flame is back as Dhalsim blows a large ball of flames in front of him while Yoga Blast blows at an upwards angle as a good anti-air counter. Additionally, Dhalsim can still teleport and float his worries away.</p>
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<p class="">A sumo wrestler looking to bring the sport to a worldwide audience, E. Honda has the skills of a Yokozuna, but his constant globetrotting has prevented his promotion to the rank. He’s also an expert chef renowned for his mouthwatering chanko stew.</p>
<p class="">Much like the previous three World Warriors, E. Honda fans will feel right at home with his move set. His trademark Hundred Hand Slap, Sumo Headbutt, Sumo Smash, and Oicho Throw return. His two V-Skills from Street Fighter V, Neko Damashi and Sumo Spirit, are now special moves. E. Honda’s new move is Sumo Dash, where he moves forward with a traditional sumo shuffle and can be followed up with more pressure or a launcher.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turn the volume up to Extreme</h2>
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<p class="">Shown in our trailer revealed at Tokyo Game Show, Extreme Battle is a new addition to Fighting Ground which adds fun and unexpected parameters to your matches. Each Extreme Battle contains a Rule and a Gimmick. A Rule is the conditions that must be met to win the match. For example, you can set the Rule to “First to get five knockdowns wins!” A Gimmick on the other hand, adds an extra layer of delight. Examples are a stampeding bull that runs through the level and deals damage, a Met from Mega Man that can shock you, and more wacky surprises to amp up the excitement and challenge in Street Fighter 6. This is a mode for those who want something different from the usual fights. If you want to survive in the world of extreme battling, luck is every bit as important as technique!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The closed beta test you’ve been waiting for</h2>
<p class="">It’s true! We will have a Closed Beta Test (CBT) for Street Fighter 6 from October 7-10 on PlayStation 5. The best part is that it’s cross-play enabled, just like the full game when it launches in 2023! (Note: Times may vary across regions)</p>
<p class="">During the CBT, players can face off against each other and have access to the Battle Hub to experience features including Ranked Match, Casual Match, Battle Hub Match, Open Tournament, Extreme Battle, Game Center, and Training Mode. </p>
<p class="">You’ll be able to play eight characters during the CBT: Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Guile, Kimberly, Juri, and Ken. Since each of them have unique and distinct playstyles, we know you’ll be able to find a character to gel with. Keep your mind open though since we still have more characters to show you with equal amounts of personality.</p>
<p class="">Please head to the <a href="https://www.streetfighter.com/6/">official website</a> for more information on how to sign up.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two more commentators add their style</h2>
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<p class="">Finally, two more commentators were added to the Real Time Commentary feature: Kosuke Hiraiwa and H.E.Demon Kakka. Kosuke Hiraiwa is a well-known esports caster who lends his expertise and professionalism to Street Fighter 6. H.E.Demon Kakka is the lead singer of Japanese heavy metal band Seikima-II. While they will commentate your matches in Japanese, there will be accompanying English subtitles on the screen if they are selected.</p>
<p class="">And those are our announcements from Tokyo Game Show 2022! There’s still lots to come before Street Fighter 6 launches in 2023, but in the meantime, we’ll see you in the Closed Beta Test.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/resident-evil-village-new-gameplay-details-on-shadows-of-rose-story-dlc/',
                'Resident Evil Village: new gameplay details on Shadows of Rose story DLC',
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<p class="">Hello PlayStation fans! I’m Tsuyoshi Kanda, Producer of Resident Evil Village. Today, I wanted to share more information with you about the Winters’ Expansion DLC and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, which includes both the base game and Winters’ Expansion. </p>
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<p class="">First, I’d like to kick things off with the new Story DLC, “Shadows of Rose”. Rose was just a baby when her father, Ethan Winters, saved her, putting his own life on the line in the process. This story DLC will feature Rose 16 years after the events of the original story, now fighting for her survival. The game takes place in the Realm of Consciousness of the “Megamycete”. </p>
<p class="">This Realm is a world where many traps and monstrosities lurk. However, Rose can only carry a handgun, a little bit of ammo, and first aid med… </p>
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<p class="">With little resources in hand, Rose needs to use the very powers she desperately wants to rid herself of. Her unusual abilities can stop enemies for a while, and can also be used to destroy obstacles in her way.</p>
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<p class="">By using Rose’s power effectively, you can take careful aim at an enemy’s weakness. Please enjoy experiencing the new survival style for Rose.</p>
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<p class="">One of the terrifying enemies that Rose will encounter is known as a Face Eater. This is a dangerous creature that lurks in the Realm of Consciousness, and can steal the life from other living beings. Once one capture Rose, she’ll take a significant amount of damage, so do everything you can to avoid them!</p>
<p class="">Now, let’s move on to the Third Person Mode. This mode was something that fans were requesting since the launch of the original Resident Evil Village. We believe that both those who are playing Village for the first time with Gold Edition and also those who played the original game will enjoy this new mode, as well as seeing Ethan’s animations from a new perspective.</p>
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<p class="">In the Third Person Mode, players will be able to see Ethan in action as well as when he’s being attacked. We believe we were able to deliver a new and unique type of horror experience that stands apart from the original first person gameplay.</p>
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<p class="">Finally, we have additional screenshots from The Mercenaries Additional Orders. Please take a look at the meters in these screenshots. You can see how Chris’s Onslaught gauge, Lady D’s Thrill Gauge, and Heisenberg’s charged up hammers are represented in the game.</p>
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<p class="">The Winters’ Expansion DLC, which includes all of the above 3 contents, as well as Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, which is a bundle of the Winter’s Expansion and the base game, will be both available on Oct. 28. Please make sure to check it out!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/15/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-multiplayer-warzone-2-0-details-revealed/',
                'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Multiplayer & Warzone 2.0 details revealed',
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<p class="">Attention to all PlayStation players! Prepare for the next era of Call of Duty. At the Call of Duty: Next showcase event, new details emerged regarding the October 28 release of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii/">Modern Warfare II</a> and the release later this year of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. Both titles promise a wealth of innovations and evolved gameplay.</p>
<p class="">Let’s go over some of the newly revealed features, as well as additional Modern Warfare II pre-order incentives reserved exclusively for PlayStation.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Modern Warfare II Multiplayer Innovations</h2>
<p class="">After years of development, Modern Warfare II has undergone extensive iterations, bringing a host of evolutionary changes in technology and design.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Swimming and Aquatic Combat: </strong>Plunge underwater to flank and attack enemies. With its increased density, water affects the dynamics of combat. Learn how to use sidearms and certain equipment to achieve your aquatic goals.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Enhanced Movement Options: </strong>Slide or dolphin dive to the floor, providing more ways to hurl yourself into an engagement. For vertical movements, utilize the ledge hang, allowing more freedom to explore your environment while climbing.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Employ New Vehicles: </strong>Pilot all-new vehicles like the UTV, Light Tank, Heavy Chopper, Tactical Vehicle, and Rigid Inflatable Boat. Vehicles feature more interactive and destructible elements than ever before.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Equipment, Field Upgrades, and Perks: </strong>Test out new Field Upgrades like the Tactical Camera, Shock Stick, Drill Charge, DDoS, and Inflatable Decoy. Equip new Perk Packages, featuring two base Perks plus a Bonus and Ultimate Perk that are earned in the match.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Gunsmith Weapon Platforms:</strong> Earn Weapon Platform Attachments that are shared across all weapons in the same platform, as well as Universal Attachments that are shared across all relevant weapons.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Modes:</strong> Play Ground War and the new player and AI mixed Invasion, and experience new modes like Knockout, Prisoner Rescue, and the new Third Person playlist for a change in perspective.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Firing Range: </strong>Available at launch, the Firing Range is an offline testing ground with three firing lanes, ledges for mantling, and multiple targets at different ranges.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Special Ops: </strong>Continue the story after the Modern Warfare II Campaign concludes in a branching cooperative experience allowing you to explore large-scale hot zones with your fellow teammate.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Raids: </strong>Arriving later this year after launch, Raids are a new experience for the franchise, a cooperative challenge requiring teamwork and strategy like never before.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Innovations</h2>
<p class="">Prepare to deploy to Al Mazrah, the large and meticulously crafted new map launching with Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 as part of Modern Warfare II Season One.</p>
<p class=""><strong>New Modes of Transportation:</strong> In addition to utilizing the new swimming mechanic, you’ll also have the chance to take the controls of over a dozen unique vehicles. Occupy gas stations and seek out gas canisters to keep your fuel reserves topped up.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Shop: </strong>An enhanced Buy Station that allows you to buy back squadmates; purchase gear like Gas Masks, Killstreaks, and Armor; and buy and upgrade weapons. You can also sell valuable loot for Cash.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Circle Collapse: </strong>A storm gradually envelops the Al Mazrah landscape. Expect variations to the traditional collapse, such as weather pattern anomalies that split the safe zone into multiple areas before reconverging into a single safe zone.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Gulag:</strong> Starting with just your fists, loot and battle in a 2v2 multilevel arena for a chance to earn reentry to the map. Alternatively, eliminate the “Jailer” and use his keys to escape.</p>
<p class=""><strong>AI Combatants and Strongholds: </strong>Test your skills by attempting to conquer a Stronghold, featuring a high density of AI combatants ready to defend the loot within. </p>
<p class=""><strong>DMZ:</strong> Compete in an all new sandbox experience launching alongside Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0. Stay tuned for more info.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Campaign Early Access</h2>
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<p class="">Pre-order a digital edition of Modern Warfare II and receive early Campaign access up to a week before the full game launches* on October 28. Other pre-order benefits include:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Early Open Beta access starting tomorrow!</li><li>Immediate access to the Final Judgement Bundle and Khaled Al Asad Operator Bundle for use in Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone.</li><li>Immediate access to the Ghost Legacy Pack for use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® (2019) and Call of Duty: Warzone.</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vault Edition Pre-order Benefits</h2>
<p class="">In addition to the previously listed rewards, Vault Edition pre-orders receive:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>Red Team 141:</strong> Four playable Multiplayer Operators — Ghost, Farah, Price, and Soap — available during the Open Beta.</li><li><strong>FJX Cinder Weapon Vault**:</strong> The ultimate Weapon Blueprint that retains its cosmetic properties across all native attachments. Available for use during the Open Beta.</li><li><strong>Season One Battle Pass and 50 Tier Skips***:</strong> If you purchase the Vault Edition after Season One, the free Battle Pass and Tier Skips apply to the current season.</li><li><strong>Ghost Legacy Pack:</strong> 20+ free items celebrating the Task Force 141 icon, for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) and Call of Duty: Warzone.</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Pre-order Exclusive†: Oni Operator Pack</h2>
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<p class="">In a collaborative effort between Infinity Ward and the PlayStation team, we’d like to introduce a PlayStation exclusive, the Oni Operator Pack.<br/></p>
<p class="">By digitally pre-ordering Modern Warfare II on PlayStation, you’ll be able to access the exclusive Oni Operator Pack, including the unique “Oni” Operator along with an exclusive Weapon Blueprint for use in Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.<br/><br/>For some background on this courageous operator, Hiro “Oni” Watanabe is a warrior and gun-for-hire who descended from a centuries-old samurai clan. Torn between country and family, he honors the code of the samurai while fighting to clear his disgraced family name. This additional Operator also brings with him a high-level Weapon Blueprint. Oni, and his equipment, will be playable in both Modern Warfare II Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 when the titles launch.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Plays First: Modern Warfare II Multiplayer Open Beta</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weekend One: First on PlayStation</h3>
<p class="">PS5 and PS4  players who pre-order Modern Warfare II get early access to the Beta starting September 16 at 10 AM PT. From September 18 to 20, all PlayStation players regardless of pre-order status can play.</p>
<p class="">Preloading for the Beta is available now on PlayStation. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/product/UP0002-PPSA09262_00-CODMW2PUBLICBETA">Download it so you’re ready</a> to play the moment the Beta begins.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weekend Two</h3>
<p class="">PS5 and PS4  players can access the Multiplayer Beta on the second weekend, regardless of pre-order status. The second weekend begins September 22 at 10 AM PT, ending on September 26.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Launches October 28</h2>
<p class="">Squad up and fight alongside the iconic Operators of Task Force 141 on October 28, featuring new gameplay innovations across a global Campaign, immersive Multiplayer combat, and the narrative-driven Special Ops.</p>
<p class="">Stay frosty.</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>** Weapon vault design limited to weapon vault contents at launch.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*** Battle pass and tier skips, or equivalent versions, will be accessible in modern warfare ii once the Season 1 Battle Pass, or equivalent system, is made available in game. Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Modern Warfare II Battle Pass, or equivalent system only. for more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>† PlayStation Plus players receive select bonus content not available on other platforms until Oct. 27, 2023. ps plus required for online multiplayer.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/16/try-out-team-ninjas-latest-masocore-thriller-with-the-wo-long-fallen-dynasty-ps5-demo-out-today/',
                'Try out Team Ninja’s latest masocore thriller with the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS5 demo, out today',
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<p class="">The Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo drops today on PlayStation 5, and fans are already dying by the thousands in our demon-infested masocore thriller. At Team Ninja, we are known to make some of the most challenging games to ever exist, from Ninja Gaiden to Nioh, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is our next great game to make you question everything about your skills on the sticks.</p>
<p class="">Featuring swordplay ripped from Chinese martial arts, the demo showcases the strategies and swiftness of our showstopping fights, while also offering a first look at online multiplayer, the character creator, and in-game abilities including vertical exploration and the importance of Morale.</p>
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<p class="">Gamers have until Sunday, September 25 to complete the demo, with survivors earning a special “Crouching Dragon Helmet” that can be equipped and used in the main game upon release. </p>
<p class="">But before you charge into battle, I’m here to breakdown my best five tips and tricks to help you sport that sweet helmet when the game launches in Early 2023. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <strong>Character Creation</strong>　</h3>
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<p class="">Before launching yourself into the supernatural world of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, you’ll need to create a character up to the challenge. One option in particular you’ll want to pay attention to is called “Phase”. Phase is based on the five elements (fire, water, earth, wood, and metal), and depending on the phase you select, you’ll be equipped with certain stats, Wizardry Spells, and armor (and you’ll even be equipped with a Divine Beast!). Also, depending on which phase you select, you will have one specific weapon equipped to start the game, ranging from a single-handed sword to dual swords to a glaive. Each weapon has at least one martial arts technique unique to it, but there are some rare weapons that have two. If you’re offensive minded and want to get straight into the action, I recommend starting with fire for its offensive capabilities and cool Wizardry Spells that will actually have you shoot out fire at enemies. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. <strong>Spirit</strong></h3>
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<p class="">Once inside the demo level, one of the first things you’ll need to pay attention to is your spirit bar and how it shifts throughout the game. The spirit bar is at the bottom of the screen, and you’ll see that it leans left or right during battle, with the bar leaning left when it is being drained, and leaning to the right when your spirit is rising. Your spirit drains when you use strong attacks like martial arts or Wizardry, but it will rise back up when you successfully land quick strikes or deflect an enemy’s attacks. You have to balance your offense and defense during battle so that you know which attacks to use and when while making sure you don’t run out of spirit. When the bar is almost maxed out, it’s a great time to unleash your most powerful Wizardry Spells. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. <strong>Morale and Fortitude</strong>　</h3>
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<p class="">Morale is an important factor in the game. Having a high Morale will make you stronger and also unlock new Wizardry Spells. Controlling the battle field or defeating strong enemies will help raise your Morale level, and the higher your Morale, the stronger your character becomes. But it’s not only about Morale when it comes to a well-rounded soldier, though. It’s also important to raise your Fortitude level by locating Marking Flags and Battle Flags around the map. For example, if you die at Morale level 5, but haven’t located any flags to raise your Fortitude, you’ll drop back down to Morale level 0 when you restart the game. However, if you die at Morale level 5 but have located Marking or Battle Flags to raise your Fortitude, you’ll keep your Morale level equivalent to the Fortitude level you have established. </p>
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<p class="">Since keeping a high Fortitude level in the game will prevent you from losing all the Morale you’ve gained, make sure to explore all possible routes in the demo. At the same time, be cautious when approaching enemies with a high Morale rank. You’ll be rewarded if you defeat them, but if you take on an enemy with a high Morale rank before you’re ready, you might not only get wiped out fast, but that enemy’s Morale level will rise by 1 when they defeat you, making them more difficult to beat next time you confront them.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. <strong>Wizardry</strong>　</h3>
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<p class="">As your Morale raises, you’ll unlock more Wizardry Spells that are based around your character’s chosen phase. These Wizardry Spells vary from element to element and include everything from offensive to defensive skills. For example: Water phase has stealth spells to help you sneak up behind enemies and take them out from behind, where the wood phase has more support and recovery spells to help warriors recuperate and heal. Using these spells can assist you in defeating stronger enemies, especially when playing co-operative with other friends and different phases are being utilized amongst your team. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. <strong>Deflect</strong></h3>
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<p class="">When fighting one or multiple enemies, you can defend yourself by deflecting their attacks to avoid getting hit. This will also raise your spirit and position you for your next attack. It’s easier to predict the strikes of smaller enemies like demons due to their lack of charging attacks, but bigger enemies like the man-tiger can be really tricky. Even if you’re not targeting enemies directly, as long as you deflect the attack at the right time, you will avoid taking damage, break their spirit, and potentially stagger them to help setup your next takedown. It’s extremely rewarding when you’re able to deflect an attack and score a counter strike at just the right time!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/16/genshin-impact-version-3-1-a-journey-through-the-desert/',
                'Genshin Impact Version 3.1: A journey through the desert',
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<p class="">Hello, Travelers! This is your Genshin Impact dev team, and today, we’d like to show you more about the other part of Sumeru arriving with Version 3.1 “King Deshret and the Three Magi” on September 28. This time, we will head westward, passing through the rainforest, to step into the starkly beautiful desert. Here, we will uncover the legends of King Deshret and clues to the past buried in the sand. In addition, three Sumeru characters: Candace, Cyno, and Nilou will join the cast of playable characters.</p>
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<p class="">Far beyond the sweltering sands, celebrations for Mondstadt’s Weinlesefest are arriving as the crisp autumn wind blows, together with more events, mini-games, and rich rewards.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The area of death, mystery, and technology</strong></h3>
<p class="">Unlike the verdant rainforest, the desert of Sumeru appears bleak and barren at first glance. In the center of the desert lies the massive Mausoleum of King Deshret. Although King Deshret and his ancient civilization have perished, his legends and technologies are still being told by Desertfolk as well as mechanisms and robots guarding his resting place.</p>
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<p class="">Beneath the scorching sand lies a large number of dungeons, challenging trespassers with unseen puzzles, mechanics, and robotic guardians powered by ancient technologies of King Deshret. The Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network is the most dangerous among all, with the ability to become invisible during combat. Another new Boss Enemy, the Aeonblight Drake is also a powerful mechanic monstrosity that can be found in the rainforest.</p>
<p class="">Not as lifeless and desolate as it first appeared, the desert area reveals an amazing variety of landforms and living beings. Dunes, grand canyons, and oases stand amidst harsh arid conditions, and creatures like the Sumpter Beast, Desert Fox, Quicksand Unagi, Red Vulture, Scorpion, and Scarab all call this area home. Meanwhile, Aaru Village is the largest settlement and a solid fortress for Desertfolk. The village has also taken in many scholars exiled from the Akademiya, and it has become a place where people from different walks of life and valuable intelligence converge.</p>
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<p class="">Sumeru’s Archon Quest will continue as its landscape extends into the desert. While the Traveler is busy dealing with the Akademiya, two Fatui Harbingers, Il Dottore and Scaramouche, have been plotting a scheme in the Nation of Wisdom.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More allies from Sumeru</strong></h3>
<p class="">As the story progresses, more Sumeru characters are ready to become reliable allies. A half-blood descendant of King Deshret, Candace guards Aaru Village with her shield, polearm, and a Hydro Vision. Though Candace is gentle and amiable to people, she will turn into a fierce and skillful fighter whenever she senses threats to the village. Holding her Elemental Skill, Candace will start to charge her skill and raise her shield to block incoming attacks and absorb DMG. When fully charged, Candace can leap up high and unleash a fierce strike on enemies in front of her. In exploration, Candace can decrease climbing Stamina consumption for all four party members.</p>
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<p class="">Just like her dance, Nilou’s presence also has a calming effect in Sumeru City, as her caring personality always pushes her to support people around her. However, she can also use some help when confusion and negativity arise in her mind. In combat, Nilou prefers the sword and the power of Hydro, and her elegant dance techniques are also manifested in her attack patterns. With her Elemental Skill, Nilou can perform two different dance moves, the Sword Dance and Whirling Step, which deal different effects and damage respectively. She can further buff her teammates if Dendro and Hydro are the only two elements available in her team.</p>
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<p class="">As the General Mahamatra, Cyno is quite used to fighting with his polearm and the power of Electro. With his Elemental Burst, Cyno calls upon a divine spirit to indwell him, morphing into the Pactsworn Pathclearer. In the Pactsworn Pathclearer state, Cyno’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to Electro Damage that cannot be overridden. At the same time, Cyno will receive multiple buffs including increased Elemental Mastery, resistance to interruption, and immunity to Electro-charged damage. In daily life, Cyno carries out his duties to uphold justice and the rules of the Akademiya conscientiously, but he also holds a firm conviction and a discreet attitude towards scholars and knowledge. After work, Cyno often pursues a few interesting hobbies, including telling unfunny jokes and Genius Invokation, a brand-new Trading Card Game that is scheduled to be added in Version 3.3!</p>
<p class="">Cyno and Candace will be available during the Event Wishes in the first half of Version 3.1, coinciding with Venti’s rerun. Nilou and Albedo’s rerun will follow in the latter half of the update.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More immersive desert adventures</strong></h3>
<p class="">To better simulate the realistic trails on the sand, we’ve been implementing a new feature, dynamic terrain deformation. When characters and creatures step on the desert, the sand under their feet will sink, while part of the sand will gather around the footprints, causing a slight bump. The quicksand traces vary depending on the sizes and movements of different targets.</p>
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<p class="">Meanwhile, we have also enriched our DualSense Controller support for Version 3.1. Each playable character will have vibration feedback as they cast their Elemental Burst, and we have another surprise for you to discover!</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crisp autumn days in Mondstadt</strong></h3>
<p class="">Need a rest from the hot arid climate? The people in Mondstadt are preparing for the annual Weinlesefest. In folklore, this is a time to brew and taste the wine of the year with the Anemo Archon. If the Archon is satisfied with the new wine, he will send his blessing with the autumn breeze.</p>
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<p class="">This year’s Weinlesefest is about family and friendship with our old friends. However, the main story will shed light on Razor, and so will his past be uncovered as the story unfolds. Besides, festivals often come with challenges and mini-games. We have prepared four different games during the seasonal event, such as the unique Charity and Creativity game, which require players to manage your own shops! By experiencing all four games, you can attain Festive Fever and exchange for various rewards including a new four-star weapon, Missive Windspear, and its exclusive refinement material.</p>
<p class="">In addition to the festival, a new event “Wind Chaser” will challenge your tactics and the way you maneuver around with wind currents in a special domain. Another event, “Star-Seeker’s Sojourn” will require your help in fulfilling a young girl’s wish of searching for the Future Stars. What’s more, if you manage to clear Floor 4, Chamber 3 in Spiral Abyss, you will have a chance to recruit Collei for free!</p>
<p class="">Last but not least, we’re bringing more bonuses during Version 3.1. The daily login event is back once again, with up to 10 Intertwined Fates and other items to be claimed. Also, please remember to check out your in-game mailbox for a total of Primogems ×1,600, Fragile Resin ×4, and two unique gadgets, Jumpy Dumpty Party Popper and Cloud Retainer’s Damasked Device. We hope you have a good time with Version 3.1, and we look forward to seeing you next time!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/16/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-i-portraits/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part I – Portraits',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you focus closer on The Last of Us Part I and share portraits using the rebuilt game’s photo mode tagged with #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Ceraphyte/status/1569896457066500097/photo/2"><em>Ceraphyte</em></a><em> shares Ellie standing in the fading sunlight with a green forest backdrop.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Ixion_VII/status/1569454639443058689/photo/1"><em>Ixion_VII</em></a><em> shares Joel leaning to the right, wearing a gas mask to avoid spores.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/crisg_art/status/1569321841562632196/photo/1"><em>crisg_art</em></a><em> shares Ellie standing in front of Firefly graffiti that says “Look for the light”.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/oumi_heidi/status/1569671069610692611/photo/1"><em>oumi_heidi</em></a><em> shares Joel taking an angry swing with a pipe.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DoomsdayDave3D/status/1570065598629163009/photo/2"><em>DoomsdayDave3D</em></a><em> shares Ellie looking like she’s about to say something, wearing a yellow jumpsuit and goggles.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/justinphotomode/status/1568757402786299905/photo/4"><em>justinphotomode</em></a><em> shares a hyper close up shot of Joel’s shocked face.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/MiCHiKO_x3/status/1568986349264314368/photo/1"><em>MiCHiKO_x3</em></a><em> shares a close up of the grazing giraffe.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? </p>
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<p class=""><strong>THEME: </strong>The Last of Us Part I – Left Behind<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on September 21, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re diving into The Last of Us Part I’s prequel chapter, Left Behind. Share moments between Ellie and Riley using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. </p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/21/the-creation-of-tunics-invaluable-in-game-manual/',
                'The creation of Tunic’s invaluable in-game manual',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/89dcb264520c651ed66a0d182ae23aac0920f1f2.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi everyone! My name’s Andrew, and I’m the primary developer on Tunic, which is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on September 27. </p>
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<p class="">Tunic is an isometric action-adventure about a tiny fox in a big world, where you explore, fight monsters, and find secrets. At its core, however, the game is about mystery and discovery. Well before I started work on the project (which was originally named Secret Legend) I wanted to make a game that captured the feeling of the <em>vast unknown —</em> that delicious feeling of being dropped into a world full of secrets. A stranger in a strange land, ready to uncover its mysteries.</p>
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<p class="">One of the ways I wanted to help players feel like they were in a world that wasn’t meant for them was to fill the game with a strange, unreadable language. Instead of a signpost telling you what’s around the next corner, it would show you some baffling symbols. Instead of the inventory screen labeling things sensibly, it would use the same unknowable runes. It was meant to evoke a feeling of transgression — like you were playing something you shouldn’t. When I was a young kid learning to read, I would play games and be bewildered by the words in them. What better way to evoke that feeling of childlike wonder than to have the text itself be a mystery!</p>
<p class="">The more I thought about it though, the more I realized that my love for this kind of mystery came not just from the games, but from the manuals they were packaged with. (Or “Instruction Booklets” as they were often called.) I would pore over these documents endlessly, while my friends were playing the games themselves. They filled my head with thoughts of grand adventures, incredible treasures, and terrible creatures — all untempered by the realities of the cartridges the actual games had to fit on.</p>
<p class="">And so, within the first few months of development, Tunic had its own language, and the beginnings of its own manual. In its final form, the manual is something you collect gradually as you play through the game. Just like those instruction booklets of old, each page is packed densely with information — illustrations, tips, maps, and of course, secrets.</p>
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<p class="">One of my favourite things about those classic manuals is their layout sensibilities and variety of art styles. 8-bit sprites left a lot up to the imagination, so there would often be illustrations: some of them lavish, some of them charmingly doodley. We tried to capture that same variety in Tunic’s manual, with professionals handling the lavish side of things, and me providing the doodles.</p>
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<p class="">Another important part of capturing the feeling of leafing through an old-school manual was its physicality. It’s all well and good to look at a nice clean image, but it’s more delightful to flip through something that feels like a real object. We put extra effort into reproducing the artifacts of old print processes, even going so far as to have visible staples in the middle of the book. By pressing the X button, you’ll be able to zoom in on each page and drink in the details. To help make it feel as real as possible, I built a real-world version of the manual and then proceeded to destroy it. Folded it, ripped it, taped it, and stained it. Then, I scanned each page individually to use in the game. The effect is subtle, but I think it was worth it!</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The real-world version of the manual is blank! That way, we could composite whatever we needed to without reprinting and re-distressing a new manual — important for a game localized into 27 languages!</em></p>
<p class="">If you’re thinking “wow, it sure sounds risky to make a game that keeps everything secret, and only provides help with an unreadable instruction booklet,” you’d be right. However, it seems like we kind of hit the sweet-spot with Tunic! When players find a secret that was hidden in plain sight, they feel like they made a real discovery. It’s true that the job of a game is to communicate its mechanics and systems, but if you frame that communication as a mystery to be solved, then the revelation is all the sweeter.</p>
<p class="">We really hope you enjoy Tunic!</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/23/sly-cooper-celebrates-20-years-today/',
                'Sly Cooper celebrates 20 years today',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/8c4269714bff3a63114feecb7a96e3f0826ced29-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Happy 20th birthday, Sly Cooper! Today we are so happy (and a little bit shocked) to celebrate the 20-year<strong> </strong>anniversary of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus! Where does the time go? Originally shipped on September 23, 2002 for PS2, this was Sly’s original adventure (known as Sly Racoon in some parts of the world) and our studio’s <em>first-ever</em> PlayStation game!</p>
<p class="">Before we ready our party hats and cake, we have some brand new Sly Cooper merchandise to reveal today to celebrate the milestone. But first we wanted to look back on Sly’s legacy across the whole franchise and share memories from some of our team who helped shape Sly Cooper into the series we know and love, back when some of them had a little more hair or a little less gray in it:</p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Doing level design for Sly 1 was a great learning experience. From prototyping using LEGO for the Muggshot rooftop to countless level iterations that took place to get the feel and gameplay just right. I remember so many different variations of levels I worked on that even when I play it now I can be surprised at what the final versions are!</em></p><cite>– <strong>Rob McDaniel, Senior Technical Artist</strong></cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Sly 1 was our first BIG game, and there were multiple milestones where the game was very clearly at risk of getting canceled. To me, the biggest breakthrough was the milestone we invented the “Binoc-u-com” where Bentley and Sly would hatch plans – but really it was a great way to give the player directions without it feeling ham-fisted.</em></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>At the time we were building Sly, so many games had been pushing the visual execution bar upwards in their cutscenes – way beyond what we were capable of at the time. One of our best decisions was to reverse that trend and make our cutscenes more graphic instead—which gave us something distinct and unique, but also avoided fighting an arms race we’d never win. Great choice, and one we used for all the Sly games, and evolved for InFamous and beyond.</em></p></blockquote>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Sly was our first game with skinned characters – and getting his TAIL right turned out to be one of the trickiest bits. We created a bunch of failed solutions including custom spline controls for the animators. The “right” answer ended up being to animate just the very base of his tail, and build a real-time simulation for the rest. To this day we still have “tails” simulations we use in places!</em></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Favorite moment? The ending of Sly 1 – that’s gotta be one of my favorite sequences we’ve ever shipped! The final bit with the 10-second head-start is perfection.</em><br/><br/><em>Finally, I remember how small the team was! The 25 of us in the credits was the entire studio, including our testers and the office staff! Seems a long time ago!</em></p><cite>– <strong><em>Brian Fleming, Co-Founder</em></strong></cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>For one mission in Sly 3, I animated a lemonade drinking game. Bentley had to button mash through some poses to out-drink several NPCs before a bar room brawl broke out. It was primitive, but it was good enough to get us to about 3 weeks before we shipped when one of the animators finally replaced it with something better. I’m not sure if it was a good idea or cautionary tale, but it was a fun example of the focus on teamwork that drives Sucker Punch to this day. We had a ton of custom mechanics in Sly 3 like psychic NPC control, sailing pirate ships, treasure maps, biplane combat, disguises, firework combat, red-blue 3D and hotseat multiplayer. That wouldn’t have been possible without a ton of teamwork.</em></p><cite>– <strong><em>Adrian Bentley, Programming Director</em></strong></cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>Back in the Sly Cooper days, the team was much smaller, and as a result each of us got to work on a wide variety of things. It felt great laying out city streets one week, then helping tune pirate ship combat the next. Sly’s cartoon reality allowed us to put in whatever piqued our interest that month. We’d make decisions around whatever got the most laughs. It was a bohemian atmosphere I am deeply grateful to have been a part of. Also, the voice actor who played Bentley (Matt Olsen) worked at a record store near my house. It was cool catching up with him on weekends and getting tips on bands I’d never hear of.  </em></p><cite>– <strong><em>Nate Fox, Creative Director</em></strong></cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">It’s hard to believe two decades have passed since the world first met Sly, but we wanted to make sure to throw him a birthday party in style. We kicked off the celebration earlier this week with The Sly Collection, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, and Bentley’s Hackpack<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/31/playstation-plus-monthly-games-and-game-catalog-lineup-for-september-revealed/"> joining the Classics Catalog for Premium members on PlayStation Plus</a>*. Beyond that, today we’re happy to debut some new art and merchandise to honor the franchise’s legacy.</p>
<p class="">First, original Sly Cooper art director Dev Madan created an absolutely stunning tribute to 20 years of Sly, with a beautiful original piece of art jam-packed with references and easter eggs.</p>
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<p class="">It’s easy to get lost staring at all of the amazing details, and today we have two different ways for you to get this gorgeous poster for your home.</p>
<p class="">First, we’ve partnered with our friends at Cook &amp; Becker for an ultra high-quality fine art print of the anniversary art. The print, on FSC-certified Radiant White 270gsm paper, will be available in two sizes: a 28” x 40” version limited to 40 hand-numbered pieces available starting at $225 USD, and a 20″ x 28″ version limited to 150 hand-numbered pieces available starting at $120 USD. Both versions will only be available while supplies last, and will include a Certificate of Authenticity signed by artist Dev Madan.</p>
<p class="">The prints will begin shipping in early October 2022.<a href="https://www.cookandbecker.com/en/artwork/3232/sly-cooper-sucker-punch-productions.html"> You can pre-order starting today at Cook &amp; Becker</a> with shipping available worldwide.</p>
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<p class="">We also have an alternate poster print of the art available on the PlayStation Gear store – an 18″ x 24″ print on pound 100 gloss text paper. It will be available for $24.95 USD with an estimated ship date of December 2.</p>
<p class="">Dev Madan has also created a brand new Sly Cooper 20th Anniversary t-shirt design available on the PlayStation Gear store, featuring brand new art of Bentley, Murray, Carmelita Fox and Sly himself! This 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton shirt also features the Sly Cooper 20th Anniversary logo on the right sleeve. This will be available for $33.95 USD with an estimated ship date of December 2.</p>
<p class="">Shipping for PlayStation Gear is available in the following regions:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>NA:</strong> Canada, USA</li></ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>LATAM: </strong>Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay</li></ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>EU:</strong> Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK</li></ul>
<p class="">Pre-orders for both the shirt and poster are available starting today on the<a href="https://gear.playstation.com/Browse/SLY"> PlayStation Gear store</a>!</p>
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<p class="">And finally today, our friends at Fangamer have created a brand new Sly Cooper 20th Anniversary Plush! This adorable version of Sly sits at about 9 inches tall, and includes a plush cane that can attach to Sly’s hands via a magnet. Fangamer will begin shipping the Sly plush worldwide early next year, and you can<a href="https://fanga.me/r/sly-plush"> sign up now at Fangamer</a> to be alerted as soon as orders become available!</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Thank you for 20 years of support for Sly Cooper! In just a few weeks, Sucker Punch will celebrate our 25th anniversary overall, and while we’ve moved on to new worlds since then, our work on Sly is an incredible part of that legacy that we’ll always be proud of. We hope everyone enjoys revisiting the series or discovering it for the first time on PlayStation Plus, and if you pick up any of the merchandise we announced today, please show us your collection on Twitter by sending pics to<a href="https://twitter.com/SuckerPunchProd"> @SuckerPunchProd</a>!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Game library varies over time, region/country and plan. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply:</em><a href="http://play.st/psplus-usageterms"><em> play.st/psplus-usageterms</em></a></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/23/crafting-kena-bridge-of-spirits-new-outfits-for-next-weeks-anniversary-update/',
                'Crafting Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ new outfits for next week’s Anniversary Update',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2022/09/ebd4c54a0fbf3b00874bc7286be54c0c5570f032.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">The day is almost here! The free “Anniversary Update” for Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be live on PS4 and PS5 on Tuesday, September 27. We were very excited to see fans’ positive response to the announcement last month, and now we can’t wait for everyone to experience the new content!</p>
<p class="">To celebrate the release, we wanted to share an inside look at the creative and technical process behind the creation of Kena’s new outfits for the “Anniversary Update.” If you missed our announcement detailing all the other new content, be sure to <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/19/details-revealed-for-kenas-free-anniversary-update-out-september-27/">check it out</a>!</p>
<p class="">Our approach in developing cosmetics for Kena really boiled down to three main goals. First, it always feels good when an outfit takes some real expertise to obtain. We wanted wearing them to feel like badges of honor. Next, we felt that each one should remind us of the story and characters encountered along the way – constant reminders of who we’ve met and where we’ve been. Lastly, we love having a good variety of options that enable self expression and the ability to switch things up as we go. With these ideas in mind, we got to work!</p>
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<p class="">To make sure all of the outfits represented a real sense of success, we decided to tie them to the Spirit Guide Trials, (another major <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/19/details-revealed-for-kenas-free-anniversary-update-out-september-27/">new addition</a> included in the “Anniversary Update”). As players progress through the main story, new Trials become available at the central Mask Shrine. Only by succeeding at these challenges can players unlock the new outfits. Players who have mastered each of the Trials will ultimately gain access to the full array of outfits, signifying their notable skills.</p>
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<p class="">We next turned to the visual designs. During initial development, we devoted a lot of attention to the design of our cast of characters. We decided these characters provided perfect inspiration for Kena’s outfits. Each new outfit players unlock takes inspiration from a different spirit that Kena helps during her journey, but reworked and uniquely catered to her. This way, even after players have moved on from a particular story, they still get to keep a memento they can wear.</p>
<p class="">For example, one of the earliest new outfits players can unlock takes inspiration from the village attire worn by the twins Beni &amp; Saiya and their older brother Taro. Later on, other cosmetics become available, like the Archer and Bombmaker outfits inspired by Rusu and Hana. Each one takes details from their inspiration character like Hana’s unique satchel or Rusu’s owl-crested cape. (We won’t spoil all of them.)</p>
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<p class="">These new outfits provided an excellent opportunity for our art team and character artist to shine. Incorporating such a variety of new textures, fabrics, and accouterments while still balancing the designs with Kena’s design really brought out our team’s attention to detail. We’re very happy with the results!</p>
<p class="">But it’s not just about visual design. Hunter Schmidt, our Animation Director, shares more details about the development of Kena’s cosmetics:</p>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><em>“Of course another big aspect of the new outfits is how they move… and it was an opportunity for our team to get more practice with cloth and physics. We found the most success with bone drivers and Unreal Engine’s Anim Dynamics. </em><br/><br/><em>But Kena’s original animations presented some challenges when combined with the layered clothing like we see in these designs. Sometimes, for an exaggerated, stylized effect, the animations push her posture beyond what’s normally possible, with some leaping or twirling at unnatural speeds. Even sitting cross-legged while meditating, resting, or some of the new poses we added in the enhanced Photo Mode were particularly tough.</em></p><p><em>So while Anim Dynamics and bone drivers offered a good blanket solution for most cases, we wanted to ensure Kena and the new outfits looked good at all times. In these scenarios we selectively animated these details by hand, blending between physics and hand-animation where needed. Old habits die hard.”</em></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote>
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<p class="">Finally, once we’d landed on our outfit designs and worked out the animations, we still wanted to make sure we were providing a good amount of variety. We decided the best way to keep the quality of all the cosmetics high while also getting more versatility was to create special color variants for each base-game outfit. </p>
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<p class="">At first we weren’t sure if this would yield the variety we hoped for, but by really curating the color variations, we ended up with an exciting array of different outfits that allow for a great feeling of diversity and expression. The color variants can be unlocked by completing Bonus Objectives within the Spirit Guide Trials.</p>
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<p class="">We even created an entire outfit exclusively for Deluxe Edition owners! (featured at the top of this blog).</p>
<p class="">We hope our existing and new players enjoy all the new content included in our “Anniversary Update,” including Kena’s new cosmetics. It has truly been a fantastic first year sharing Kena: Bridge of Spirits with the world.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/23/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-i-left-behind/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part I – Left Behind',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you zoom in on Left Behind, the prequel chapter in The Last of Us Part I, and share highlights of Ellie and Riley’s moments together 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/Grover20Nik/status/1571051420560007171/photo/1"><em>Grover20Nik</em></a><em> shares a black and white photo of Ellie smiling at Riley.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/crisg_art/status/1572456752444248066/photo/4"><em>crisg_art</em></a><em> shares a portrait of Riley, with the lit up carousel in the background.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheFourthFocus/status/1572485775496974336/photo/1"><em>TheFourthFocus</em></a><em> shares Riley jumping over something while Ellie follows along behind her.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1571512234094006272/photo/2">RevolutionAndre</a> shares Ellie smiling while Riley stands behind her.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Charlucaszard/status/1571438180640907265/photo/2"><em>Charlucaszard</em></a><em> shares Riley and Ellie wearing evil clown and werewolf Halloween masks.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Blackstar2212_/status/1572334862807486468/photo/2"><em>Blackstar2212_</em></a><em> shares Ellie standing next to a Jak and Daxter arcade unit.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? </p>
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<p class=""><strong>THEME: </strong>Robots and Machines</p>
<p class=""><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on September 28, 2022</p>
<p class="">Next week, things are getting technical. Share robots, droids, and machines from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/27/valkyrie-elysium-your-primer-to-the-rpg-series-ahead-of-this-weeks-launch/',
                'Valkyrie Elysium: your primer to the RPG series ahead of this week’s launch',
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<p class="">In many respects, the Valkyrie series is synonymous with PlayStation. The acclaimed first two games – Valkyrie Profile and Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – appeared on the PS1 and PS2 respectively. Now, after a 16 year absence from consoles, the series is back with Valkyrie Elysium. </p>
<p class="">The new action RPG features an evocative world inspired by Norse mythology, thrillingly fast-paced combat, stunning audio-visual presentation, and a dark, thought-provoking narrative. It’s a fantastic RPG that has its own very distinct vibe, and we can’t wait for you to play it.</p>
<p class="">While long-term Valkyrie fans are probably already exploring the mysteries of the game’s beautiful world via the recent demo, some of you may be wondering: what’s all the fuss about? Why’s this series so beloved? </p>
<p class="">With that in mind, and to celebrate the series’ return to its ancestral home on PlayStation, we thought it would be interesting to take you through the history of this revered franchise.</p>
<p class="">It all started way back in the year 1999…</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1999: Valkyrie Profile – a classic is born</h2>
<p class="">Just before the turn of the millennium, a new bold, new RPG was released in Japan: Valkyrie Profile. </p>
<p class="">By this point in the PlayStation’s life, the console had made a name for itself as a haven for RPGs, with multiple series, including Final Fantasy, having achieved new heights of popularity on this burgeoning platform.</p>
<p class="">Valkyrie Profile immediately stood out from the crowd. Developed by tri-Ace (the Star Ocean series), this was a game that dared to be different. It offered a distinctly original take on the genre, combining a stylish setting inspired by Norse mythology, innovative battle system and a narrative structure that rewarded players for their initiative and curiosity.</p>
<p class="">You took control of Lenneth – a recently awakened Valkyrie, who serves Odin and the pantheon of gods known as the ‘Aesir’. Lenneth is sent out to collect the souls of fallen warriors – known as Einherjar – to aid the gods in their war against the Vanir. </p>
<p class="">Over the course of her mission, she encounters many warriors – some worthy of joining the gods, others who fight by her side, and starts to piece together the mystery of the force that threatens the gods, and her life before rising as a Valkyrie.</p>
<p class="">Although it was just the first game, many of the elements that would come to define the Valkyrie series started right here including fast-paced, combo-based combat systems, the recruitable Einherjar, themes of life, death and identity and a richly melancholy tone. </p>
<p class="">Audiences responded positively to these elements, both in Japan and in North America where the game was released in 2000, and the game sold well. It’s often cited as one of the greats of the RPG genre – something that even more people would discover in 2006…</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2006: Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth – the original returns</h2>
<p class="">Fans had to wait a few years for more Valkyrie adventures, but in 2006 the original game made a return for the PSP as Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth. </p>
<p class="">The original PlayStation version had only been released in Japan and North America, but this perfectly portable port came out in Europe and Australasia too, making it the first time players in these regions could experience the game. </p>
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<p class="">And fun fact: it’s back again! A PSP port of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth will release later this year for PS4 and PS5, available as either a bonus for owners of the Digital Deluxe Edition of Valkyrie Elysium or a standalone purchase. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2006: Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria – a worthy sequel</h2>
<p class="">Also in 2006, the much-anticipated follow-up to Valkyrie Profile released for PlayStation 2: Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. </p>
<p class="">Despite that prominent number in the name, the game’s actually set hundreds of years before the original game, and in an alternate timeline. It features many new characters and a new protagonist to control… or should that be two new protagonists?</p>
<p class="">The story focuses on the Valkyrie Silmeria and the Princess of Dipan, Alicia – two women trapped in the same body. Pursued by the Valkyrie Hrist, the two must work together to prevent a catastrophic war between their two realms.</p>
<p class="">The game built on many of the elements introduced in Valkyrie Profile, including new Einherjar, updated side-scrolling exploration, and strategic battles that combined the combo-based battle system with new movement options.</p>
<p class="">The game was a critical success, with reviewers praising its richly detailed world, super-fun combat system and stellar soundtrack by Motoi Sakuraba.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2008 / 2016: Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume and Valkyrie Anatomia – on the go gaming</h2>
<p class="">The series returned to handheld devices for its next two entries: Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume (released in Japan in 2008, North America and Europe in 2009) and Valkyrie Anatomia, released on mobile in 2016. The former featured a dark, mature story of a young man named Wylfred, and his quest to destroy the Valkyrie Lenneth, who he blames for the loss of his father and his family’s subsequent misfortune. The latter is set in an alternate world to the original game. It follows a similar setup, with Lenneth charged with recruiting einherjar to fight for the gods. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2022: Valkyrie Elysium- the series comes home to PlayStation</h2>
<p class="">…all of which brings us to now – and the long-awaited return of the Valkyrie Series to PS5 and PS4.</p>
<p class="">Valkyrie Elysium presents a completely original story, set in a world that teeters on the brink of destruction. Ragnarok – the end of all things – looms on the horizon. With the last of his strength, the All-Father Odin creates a Valkyrie to become an emissary of redemption. Her task: save this doomed world. Descending to the land below, this brave warrior encounters many challenges as she starts to discover the truth behind its impending demise. What will she think of this world… and what end will she choose for it?</p>
<p class="">The game presents a fresh take on the series that combines many of the series’ defining elements with exciting new ideas. For example, the combat system fuses series stables like finishing moves and combos, with brand new real-time action combat. Recruitable Einherjar are also present and correct and it’s all scored with a remarkable soundtrack by long-time series composer Motoi Sakuraba.</p>
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<p class="">And that ends this very quick run through of the Valkyrie series. Of course, you don’t need to have played any of the other games to enjoy Valkyrie Elysium – it’s a completely standalone title that draws on the rich legacy of the series to create a new adventure that anyone can enjoy.</p>
<p class="">Valkyrie Elysium launches this Thursday, September 29, and is available physically and digitally for PS5 and PS4.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2022/09/27/15-most-wanted-games-still-coming-in-2022/',
                '15 most wanted games still coming in 2022',
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<p class="has-default-font">It might be getting a bit colder outside, but 2022 is far from over–and the stacked lineup of upcoming PS4 and PS5 titles attests to this. The next few months are set to some of the best for PlayStation gamers, offering top-class FPS action, critically acclaimed indie adventures, the return of fan-favorite JRPG classics, and beloved characters exploring new gaming frontiers. And, of course, there’s that little game called God of War Ragnarök coming too. With so many exciting new games launching in 2022, let’s check out some of the most noteworthy titles to round out the year.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Update:</strong> Since publication of this article, Ubisoft has confirmed Skull &amp; Bones will now be releasing March 9, 2023.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tunic</h2>
<p class="">An itty-bitty fox in bright green garb goes on a great big adventure in one of the most talked-about indie hits of the year. Tunic is a labor of love from independent creator Andrew Shouldice, who–along with his talented team–has created a delightful isometric action-adventure game that pays homage to genre classics and forms a beautiful and unique world of its own. Find tools, treasures, and abilities, solve environmental puzzles, battle fierce monsters, and even decode a mysterious alphabet to uncover clues to aid you on your quest.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 27 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Finji| PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Post Void</h2>
<p class="">Have you ever just had an eye-searing, brain-pounding headrush where blood seems to be pumping and pulsing through your head, and your heart is pounding… but, like, in a <em>good</em> way? Welcome to the world of Post Void, a mix of classic FPS gameplay and brightly-colored, high-contrast visuals designed to make you <em>blissfully uncomfortable</em>. The neon scenery and delightfully grotesque enemies will sear into your eyeballs as you race through retro-styled FPS levels as quickly as possible. Because if you don’t move fast and kill everything even faster, your brain will melt (literally in-game, figuratively IRL). Post Void is truly a discordant experience you won’t soon forget. (Please note that this game is inappropriate for players with sensitivity to flashing lights.) </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 29 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Super Rare Games | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Valkyrie Elysium</h2>
<p class="">There will be plenty of Norse mythology to go around on PlayStation these next few months, starting with Square-Enix’s action-RPG revival Valkyrie Elysium. Ragnarök draws near, and a desperate Odin summons a Valkyrie warrior, Maria, the last hope of a world filled with ruin and despair. Aiding Maria are the Einherjar, souls of fallen warriors, each with their own stories and motivations. They grant boons to Maria as she engages in skillful, action-driven, combo-heavy combat. Use the companions and skills at your disposal to build up the Arts Gauge and unleash the glorious Divine Arts upon your foes! Be vigilant, however, because Maria isn’t the only Valkyrie in this world with a mission to fulfill. (Don’t forget: The digital deluxe edition of Valkyrie Elysium also includes the original all-time PSP classic Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth.)</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> September 29 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Square Enix | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Plague Tale: Requiem</h2>
<p class="">In this highly anticipated follow-up to fan-favorite adventure game A Plague Tale: Innocence, child heroes Amicia and her younger brother Hugo have escaped the oppressors at home. The Provence region of France seems like a good place for the pair to settle down initially. But the black plague is still spreading, and Hugo’s supernatural powers are proving difficult for his young mind to control. Does the secret of Hugo’s strange abilities lie on a mysterious island? The duo will again need to go on a dangerous journey, aided only by a few trusted friends. There will be challenging environmental puzzles, new weapons and tools to combat threats, loads of emotional story moments, and rats. <em>Oh, so many rats.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 18 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Focus Entertainment | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gotham Knights</h2>
<p class="">Batman is dead, and without its most prominent crime-stopper, Gotham City’s gone to hell in a handbasket. Batman’s various proteges–Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood–now work to clean up the streets and investigate Batman’s supposed death. Choose among the four heroes, each with unique combat abilities, and embark on action-RPG missions, uncovering hidden mysteries and confronting a rogue’s gallery of famous villains in a stunning open-world Gotham City. But what is a superhero story without an epic team-up? Gotham Knights offers seamless drop-in, drop-out co-operative play so you and an intrepid companion can explore and fight for the future of Gotham City together. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 21 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Tales from the Borderlands</h2>
<p class="">Things are getting weird in the Borderlands universe–weirder than usual, anyway. New Tales from the Borderlands brings players back to one of gaming’s weirdest and wildest settings in an all-new narrative adventure set in Promethea. Rather than simply shooting your way out of problems, New Tales from the Borderlands will offer a branching storyline where your dialogue choices will determine where affable jackasses Anu, Fran, and Octavia wind up stumbling next during an extremely miserable day. Well, miserable for them, not for you–you’ll be enjoying the bizarre situations, snappy dialogue, and pervasive strange humor that’s made Borderlands such an enduring hit as our would-be heroes get themselves into (and out of) another fine mess. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 21 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> 2K Games | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</h2>
<p class="">Call of Duty certainly needs no introduction among gamers–it’s the biggest and most influential first-person shooter series. In Modern Warfare II, players will experience some of the most sweeping and exciting revisions to classic COD gameplay that the series has ever seen. Improved AI, new movement options like swimming and sliding, better vehicle interactions (like being able to fire out of windows), realistic damage, and a huge overhaul to the Gunsmith that will allow players to fine-tune their weapon attachments to create their ideal firearms. </p>
<p class="">CoD’s much-beloved multiplayer is getting a shot in the arm as well with all-new modes: Knockout, a 6v6 competition to be the last team standing holding a precious package, and Prisoner Rescue, where one team of players attempts to breach a compound to rescue hostages from a heavily fortified structure, while the opposing side defends their turf and works to put them down. Whether you’re in it for the campaign or eager to dive into the multiplayer competition–or both–Modern Warfare 2 offers plenty to get excited over.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> October 28 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Activision | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Skull and Bones</h2>
<p class="">Do you hear it? The call of the high seas… the waters are begging to be conquered and plundered! It’s the end of the 17th century, the Golden Age of Piracy, and the Indian Ocean is filled with traders hauling exotic wares from the far east–prime marks for the pirates of the era. Starting as a no-name scoundrel, you will work your way up to becoming the most feared name among the region’s seafarers. Sail the vast open waters in a ship you customize, taking quests from various figures of ill repute to build your fortune and your infamy. But beware–rival pirate crews, naval armies, and even the forces of nature threaten to dash your dreams of ocean glory upon the rocks.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> <s>November 8, 2022</s> <strong>Update: </strong>March 9, 2023 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Ubisoft | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sonic Frontiers</h2>
<p class="">The most famous hedgehog on Earth needs little introduction. Sonic’s latest adventure takes him and his posse to the Starfall Islands in search of the Chaos Emeralds. Longtime nemesis Dr. Eggman, while trying to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization, tripped the island’s advanced security system, opening rifts between the island world and the digital realm of Cyber Space. Sonic Frontiers is the first Sonic game to embrace open-world exploration, allowing players to use various new movement and attack skills to dash, smash, and crash through gorgeous free-roaming environments. You’ll also tackle traditional linear 3D platforming challenges in the Cyber Space levels, which hearken back to classic Sonic stages. Can Sonic rescue his friends from Cyber Space, solve the secret of the Starfall Islands, and stop Dr. Eggman’s ambitions? </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> November 8 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Sega | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">God of War Ragnarök</h2>
<p class="">The long-awaited follow-up God of War Ragnarök follows the adventures of Kratos, his teenage son Atreus, and their advisor Mimir in their journey to stop the impending apocalypse and reveal the secrets of Atreus’s destiny. Faces familiar and new will appear on this epic journey through the Nine Realms, including the terrain of Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and the legendary Asgard. </p>
<p class="">As tempting as it may be to take in the (stunning) scenery, these are lands of conflict and strife, and Kratos will have to engage in the visceral combat that God of War fans have come to love. New abilities and weaponry, such as the Dauntless and Stonewall shields and new summons for Atreus, add more flair and intensity to fighting than ever. God of War Ragnarök aims to captivate players come November, so be sure you’re there to witness the twilight of the gods.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> November 9 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Sony Interactive Entertainment | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goat Simulator 3</h2>
<p class="">Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were a goat with an appetite for fashion and destruction that just happened to have a complex physics engine applied to their daily activities of causing mass chaos? Probably not, but you’re definitely curious now. Goat Simulator 3 (<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/28/goat-simulator-3-releases-november-17-devs-discuss-naming-the-game/">don’t ask about Goat Simulator 2</a>) is perhaps the weirdest, wildest sandbox game yet. As the titular goat, it’s up to you to do <em>something</em>. Anything, really. </p>
<p class="">The island of San Angora is your playground for goat-y and not very goat-like activities. Jetpacks! Vehicles! Explosions! Weird alien slime! Sports! Customizable Fashion! It’s all here for <em>some</em> reason. And what’s even better is that you can get together in a herd with your friends for multiplayer madness to lick, headbutt, and have a goat-tastic time.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> November 17 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Coffee Stain Publishing | PS5</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me</h2>
<p class="">Gaming’s premiere horror anthology series continues with a brand-new, standalone story. A group of young, naive documentary filmmakers receives an invite to a modern-day recreation of notorious conman-slash-serial-killer H.H. Holmes’s infamous “Murder Hotel”–a historical building laden with all manner of diabolical killing devices and traps. Inside the hotel, the film crew soon finds themselves as subjects in the palm of a sick mastermind determined to become the most notorious murderer of all time. Can your posse escape the “killing rooms” and survive a stay in the hell hotel? You can play through this story solo or share the terror with friends: enjoy simultaneous online co-operative play, or see which of you makes it out alive in controller-passing couch co-op. No matter how you play, you’re in for the stay of a lifetime, provided your protagonists actually <em>live</em>. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> November 18 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Callisto Protocol</h2>
<p class="">The survival horror genre returns to the cold, sprawling vastness of space in the Callisto Protocol. Headed up by Striking Distance Studio’s Glen Schofield, co-creator of the original Dead Space, this game takes you far, far away to Callisto, a moon orbiting the planet Jupiter, in the year 2320. Protagonist Jacob Lee is serving time at the Black Iron prison colony when a swarm of monstrous creatures begins appearing within the heavily fortified prison walls. </p>
<p class="">Something truly terrible is going on within these anguish-filled halls, and Jacob needs to discover the prison’s hidden secrets–and somehow use the limited resources he can scavenge to escape with his life. But even if you find a means to break out, you still have to contend with an ever-increasing army of rapidly evolving bio-horrors. Remember: they might not be able to hear you scream in space, but your downstairs neighbor will <em>definitely</em> hear you losing it when you’re playing The Callisto Protocol at 3am in the dark. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> December 2 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Krafton | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Marvel’s Midnight Suns</h2>
<p class="">When we think of comic-based games, we tend to think of epic superpowered action-adventures. Marvel’s Midnight Suns, however, is taking its titular heroes into a different dimension: turn-based strategy. Developed by Firaxis, the masterminds behind the legendary X-Com series of games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a massive crossover spectacular that offers deep, strategic gameplay that’s every bit as challenging and intense as Marvel action games. </p>
<p class="">Step into the shoes of the Hunter, an otherworldly demon slayer you create and customize as you work to prevent the resurrection of the elder god Cththon. Interact and forge alliances with legendary heroes like Wolverine, Iron Man, Blade, Captain America, and Spider-Man, then command them in battles that test mind and mettle alike. Plan your steps carefully, then leap into combat with a unique card-based action system to utilize your team’s powers to their fullest. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> December 2 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> 2K Games | PS5, PS4</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion</h2>
<p class="">Zack is back. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remake of the PSP classic that follows Cloud’s buddy and up-and-coming Soldier through the turbulent series of events that directly lead into the main story of Final Fantasy VII. A top-ranked Soldier named Genesis has deserted the organization, and Zack needs to track them down and find out what they’re up to and uncover some unpleasant Shinra corporate secrets in the process. Old and new players alike will find plenty to love in this comprehensive update, including fully-voiced cutscenes, completely re-done graphics, and a revised combat system that brings elements of Final Fantasy VII Remake’s ferocious fights into the mix. And, best of all, you get to spend quality time with Zack, one of FFVII’s most beloved (yet often “forgotten”) characters. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Release Date:</strong> December 13 | <strong>Publisher:</strong> Square Enix | PS5, PS4</p>
<p class="">What title launching in 2022 are you looking forward to most?</p>
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Sinners – Standard Edition</li><li>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners Tourist Edition</li><li>They Always Run</li><li>Time on Frog Island</li><li>Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure</li><li>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – Year 2 Gold Edition</li><li>Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy</li><li>Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt</li><li>Trailmakers</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Bakerloo Line</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Caltrain MP36PH-3C ‘Baby Bullet’</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Great Western Express</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Harlem Line: Grand Central Terminal – North White Plains</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Main Spessart Bahn</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Rapid Transit</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Sand Patch Grade</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Sherman Hill: Cheyenne – Laramie</li><li>Train Sim World® 2: Tees Valley Line: Darlington – Saltburn-by-the-Sea</li><li>Train Sim World®2: Brighton Main Line: London Victoria – Brighton</li><li>Train Sim World®2: CSX C40-8W</li><li>Train Sim World®2: DB BR 101</li><li>Train Sim World®2: Nahverkehrsnetz Dresden – Riesa</li><li>Train Sim World®2: Northeast Corridor: Boston – Providence</li><li>Transcripted</li><li>Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes – Complete Edition</li><li>Trials of Mana</li><li>Tropico 6 – Next Gen Edition</li><li>Truck of Nuka-Cola Quantum</li><li>Trulon: The Shadow Engine</li><li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2</li><li>Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition</li><li>Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition Upgrade</li><li>Type:Rider</li><li>Ultimate Brawlers Pass</li><li>Ultimate NERF Bundle</li><li>Ultra Mission (SIEE, PS4)</li><li>Ultra Mission (SIEE, PS5)</li><li>Unbound: Worlds Apart</li><li>Untitled Goose Game</li><li>Vanguard – Cross-Gen Edition</li><li>Vanguard – PS5 Cross-Gen Edition</li><li>Vanguard – PS5 Ultimate Edition</li><li>Vanguard – Standard Edition</li><li>Vanguard – Ultimate Edition</li><li>Venus: Improbable Dream</li><li>Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown Main game &amp; 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