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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/20/how-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-loadout-options-enable-customizable-chaos/',
                'How Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League loadout options enable customizable chaos',
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<p class="">On February 2 – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark, and Captain Boomerang will be unleashed into the streets of Metropolis, with the impossible task of defeating the world’s greatest superheroes in <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10001609#?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</a>.</p>
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<p class="">In the latest episode of our Suicide Squad Insider video series, we give you an in-depth look at the customization options that allow you to personalize your experience and bring the chaos any way you want.</p>
<p class="">If Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang are to have any chance against a corrupted Justice League, they’re going to need a little help from their friends. Although reluctant colleagues might be more accurate, Amanda Waller has forcibly enlisted a whole team of misfits to support, assist, and power up Task Force X, whether they like it or not.</p>
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<p class="">While he is a long way from the mean streets of Gotham, Penguin has still managed to make a name for himself in Metropolis as the authority on anti-Metahuman weaponry. Need a punchier shotgun, a more explosive grenade, a bendier boomerang? Penguin’s got you covered.</p>
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<p class="">Mechanical genius Toyman is a self-confessed Superman super-fan. Which is what makes using his skills to help defeat the Man of Steel even more painful. Still, no time for moral grey areas with a bomb in your neck, which is why Toyman will help the Squad tinker, customize, and optimize their weapons. From bonus critical damage on your sniper rifle, to extra Shield Harvest chances on a tanky build, it’s clear Toyman isn’t playing games.</p>
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<p class="">And the most surprising member of all… Ivy! After Poison Ivy’s demise at the hands of Scarecrow, she has been reborn and captured by Lex Luthor. She then escaped and is now using her knowledge of plants to create elemental weapons for the Squad. Despite having no memories of her past life, she remembers how to make some mean spores, as she can set enemies ablaze, freeze them to the bone, or electrocute an entire horde, guaranteeing critical hits against them.</p>
<p class="">All of these support characters and their gameplay features provide a deep and rewarding level of customization to your builds in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Through the use of talents, weapons, and gear, you can play the game in totally different ways as a close-range menace, dealing out brutal shotgun blasts and melee strikes, or a tactical sniper delivering devastating headshots.</p>
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<p class="">The only thing that Harley Quinn likes more than explosions is bigger explosions. And explosions don’t come much bigger than with the BAAANNNG! grenade. While it delivers an earth-shattering blast, it limits you to only carrying one grenade at a time. However, Harley has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to make up for this. Like the Bullet Propelled grenade, a devilish flavor of SMG that triggers the explosion of whatever grenade you have equipped on a critical hit. Or the Prison Piñata, a Legendary melee weapon that makes Shield Harvest kills drop grenade ammo. And the gift that keeps on giving… Nesting Doll. A grenade that has a chance to spawn another grenade on every grenade that hits enemy. Brainiac’s army won’t know what hit it… (It will be several grenades).</p>
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<p class="">Deadshot prefers a slightly more professional approach to eliminating Terminauts. With his trusty jetpack he can create a vantage point anywhere in space, which gives him just the right angle to start hitting headshot after headshot with The Cooler, a sniper rifle that freezes enemies with a critical hit, leaving them locked in place for the rest of the Squad to hit a shot. If you want to amp up your lethality a little more, the Paint Bomb grenade increases your critical damage against every enemy hit. And if you need to really send your damage sky high, the Shooting Star modification for his jetpack doubles your critical damage after being airborne for five seconds.</p>
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<p class="">To have a snowball’s chance in hell against a corrupted Justice League, the Squad is going to have to learn some teamwork skills. And for once, Captain Boomerang is ready to work as a team and tee up some bad guys for the rest of the Squad. Combined with The Great Suspender, Boomerang can unleash the power of the Speed Force boomerang, launching enemies into the air and sending them into slow-mo for a couple of seconds. Once up there, you can ensure they’re totally plucked with the Turkey Shoot, an augmented shotgun that does massive damage to slow-mo enemies. This will prove Captain Boomerang <em>is</em> a team player. And he doesn’t have a body odor problem. Unrelated, but he’d want you to know.</p>
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<p class="">This King Shark build will have you crashing into the action like a tidal wave, leaving destruction in your wake. With his traversal mod Give Tribute, Nanaue will instantly turn any enemies he dive bombs into shield harvestable status, allowing him to overcharge his Shield and seriously tank up, with Harvest Rain, a variant of his trusty combat knives, that massively increase his damage. This weapon is the perfect way to turn up the heat.These builds are just a taste of the personalized mayhem you’ll be able to unleash on Metropolis when <a href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10001609#?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launches February 2 on PlayStation 5</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/22/2023121-23-holidaysale/',
                'The Holiday Sale promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">Celebrate the end of 2023 and welcome in the new year with the mammoth-sized Holiday Sale promotion, which commences at PlayStation Store on Wednesday, December 20. This is the biggest sale event of the year with discounts across a vast number of digital games and DLC for a limited time*. That includes the likes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Vault Edition (20% off), EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (60% off) and ELDEN RING Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5  (40% off).</p>
<p class=""><a href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Head to PlayStation Store</a> when the promotion goes live to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*This Holiday Sale promotion runs from Wednesday December 20 at 00.00am PST/GMT/JST/Asia local until Wednesday January 17 at 11.59pm PST/GMT/JST/Asia local. Some titles may leave the promotion early: please check the individual product pages on PlayStation Store for more information.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/22/shuhei-yoshidas-favorite-playstation-indie-games-of-2023/',
                'Shuhei Yoshida’s favorite PlayStation indie games of 2023',
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<p class="">Hello everyone. The year 2023 has been a standout year for games, as we have been blessed with the release of countless top-notch titles. I hope everyone was able to discover new favorites that blew their minds and engaged them in amazing gaming experiences.</p>
<p class="">From the array of titles released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2, I wanted to share 11 indie games that were my personal favorites of 2023.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>A Space for the Unbound</strong></p>
<p class="">This heartwarming adventure game, born from developers in Indonesia, features vivid graphics that echo the enchanting style of director Makoto Shinkai’s films. It weaves a magical tale about dreams and love surrounding a young boy and girl. Will the two, who were torn apart by an accident, ever find each other again? Play till the end to find out.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The Legend of Tianding</strong></p>
<p class="">Set in the early 20th Century during the Japanese rule of Taiwan, there existed a legendary hero known as Tianding, who fought the corrupt elite, took from the wealthy, and saved the common folk. You can enjoy fast-paced, side-scrolling action through beautiful, artistically rendered Taiwanese scenery. The game also features various historical documents of the period, which is very interesting.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Before Your Eyes</strong></p>
<p class="">Have you ever shed tears while playing a game? In this title, the scenes progress with each blink of the player’s eyes. It’s a PS VR2-exclusive adventure that lets you relive the fleeting life of a young boy who passed away too soon. You’ll likely find yourself moved to tears in the final moments.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tchia</strong></p>
<p class="">Developed by a team from New Caledonia, this is a liberating sandbox action game set across beautiful islands. The protagonist, Tchia, possesses a unique ability called “soul jumping,” which enables her to inhabit birds, fish, animals, and even pebbles, and utilize their abilities. It adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Dredge</strong></p>
<p class="">Imagine a game that combines fishing with horror – who would have thought that such an unexpected combination would captivate so many players? In this game, your boat is the main character. You navigate perilous waters at night, progressively exploring while upgrading your vessel. The challenge is knowing when to put down the game and call it a night.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Humanity</strong></p>
<p class="">This game depicts hundreds of faceless people walking in masses, with a single Shiba Inu leading them on. It is an amazing puzzle adventure game that engages players with the philosophical question of what it means to be human. It also allows players to share and play through game stages they’ve created themselves.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Synapse</strong></p>
<p class="">This first person shooter uses PS VR2’s eye-tracking technology to let you select enemies and objects, then grab, levitate and throw them with a flick of your Sense controller. Set against a minimalistic yet beautiful backdrop, players use their extraordinary abilities to surmount looming dangers in this enthralling 3D action game.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Viewfinder</strong></p>
<p class="">There are times when changing your perspective slightly can help you overcome obstacles. In this game, placing Polaroid photos you take during gameplay magically spawns new pathways and objects. It’s the most innovative game I’ve encountered this year.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Eternights</strong></p>
<p class="">Developer, Jae, left the security of a stable job to pursue his dream of creating a game that blends 3D action with a dating sim. By the end of the game, you must confess your feelings to one of your companions.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Cocoon</strong></p>
<p class="">Cocoon captures what I consider beautiful game design: a screen that is devoid of any UI and lacks any form of tutorial, yet the player intuitively understands what they must do. This is a new puzzle adventure from the creators of the timeless classic, Inside. The game continuously delights with its enigmatic puzzles.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>TrinityS</strong></p>
<p class="">For those who enjoy MMORPG boss fights, but don’t have the time to reach them, this game is made for you. You (and up to two other players) can fight through a sequence of rigorous boss rushes in co-op. The action mechanic that allows players to access powerful buffs the longer they stand in place, is unique and exceptional.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/26/the-new-ps5-owners-guide-to-great-gaming-experiences/',
                'The new PS5 owners’ guide to great gaming experiences',
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<p class="">If you recently brought a <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps5/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation 5 console</a> into your home, you’re in the right place. We know you’re itching to dive straight into PS5’s library of cutting-edge, critically acclaimed titles. There’s a ton of quality titles to recommend, but before you dig in, let’s take a moment to check some of the unique features that make your new PS5 console so special.</p>
<p class=""><em>This guide is intended as a shortcut to some of the best gaming experiences PS5 has to offer. If you’re looking for a more </em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/support/hardware/ps5-get-started-set-up/"><em>step-by-step technical guide, head to PlayStation.com.</em></a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your DualSense controller and you</h2>
<p class="">The first thing you’ll touch after you press the PS5 console’s power button will likely be the DualSense wireless controller. This sleek and ergonomic controller will not only be the way you interact with games, but also has a host of immersive features. Let’s break it down:</p>
<p class=""><strong>Touch pad:</strong> In the center of the console is a touchpad. Some games use the touch pad via swiping motions or as a touch-based cursor. More commonly, the touch pad can be pressed the same way you press any other button.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Haptic Feedback:</strong> Get absorbed into game worlds with advanced controller sensations. In many games you’ll feel every recoil, bounce, and shake, from subtle to seismic.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Adaptive triggers:</strong> The L2 and R2 buttons of the DualSense controller will change tension based on what’s happening in game for unprecedented immersion. Feel the resistance as your character pulls back a bow string or fires a weapon.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Create button:</strong> Save your greatest gaming memories, be they epic wins or hilarious fails, with the touch of a button. You can save screenshots, movie clips, and more, and share them online with friends or with the world.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Astro’s Playroom</h2>
<p class="">Want to experience what your DualSense controller can do? Jump into Astro’s Playroom, a 3D platformer pre-installed on your PS5 console’s high-speed SSD. It’ll be there when you boot up, no download necessary, so why not pop on in? It’s a delightful showcase of PS5’s immersive features. You’ll be charmed from the first moment you feel Astro’s little metal feet tap across the terrain via haptics and hear the boppin’ soundtrack.’’</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dive into PlayStation Plus games</h2>
<p class="">One of the best ways to experience the breadth and depth of the PlayStation’s library is with PlayStation Plus. With a monthly or 12-month membership, PlayStation Plus offers value-added benefits and a wide range of quality games across PlayStation generations – depending on the plan you choose.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Essential:</strong> Essential members can add three monthly PlayStation Plus games to their library in addition to online multiplayer access, discounts on PlayStation Store, and more. New games are offered monthly, and as long as you redeemed the titles during the month they are offered, you can still keep and play it as long as you remain a PlayStation Plus member.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Extra:</strong> Alongside the benefits from the Essential tier, Extra members also get access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which features blockbusters and indies from the PS5 and PS4 generations. Maybe you were intrigued by Ghost of Tsushima, or you want to discover for yourself the Shiba-infused puzzles of Humanity. Perhaps you just want to try something out of your usual comfort zone, such as indie hit Sea of Stars.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe:</strong> Premium members enjoy all the above benefits plus access to the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog*. This library of memorable PlayStation games spans all the way back to the original PlayStation. See where the Resident Evil saga began or relive your memories of after-school Sly Cooper sessions. You’ll have plenty to explore, and the rewind feature will help you get revenge on some of those challenging original PlayStation moments (nice try, Resident Evil doggy hallway).  Premium/Deluxe members can also access Game Trials of the hottest new PS5 releases–and if you like what you try, your progress will carry over to the full game if you decide to buy it. For players where PlayStation Plus Premium is offered, you’ll also get access to cloud streaming.</p>
<p class="">Looking for even more tips on getting started with PlayStation Plus? <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/getting-started/">Head to PlayStation.com. </a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Share Play and Activity Cards</h2>
<p class="">Going online with your PS5 opens up a whole new way to enjoy games by yourself or with friends (add and find friends in your Game Base). Even if you’re not playing online multiplayer games, you’ll be able to discover and share your experiences with players worldwide, making every game a social experience. When you’re online and you highlight a game on the PS5’s menu, you’ll see all kinds of info about the game, including updates, available downloadable content, friends playing, trending gameplay clips, and trophy progress.</p>
<p class="">On PS5, you can use the Share Play feature to share your screen, pass over the controls, or play together with a friend. Want to drop in on a friend’s game, even if there’s no online multiplayer? Or maybe you want to teach your fighting game friends how to do that sick combo you discovered? Share Play allows you to quickly join games-in-progress, invite others to watch your gameplay live, or even join a game like you would a local second player.</p>
<p class="">Pressing the central PlayStation button on the DualSense controller during gameplay will take you to the Control Center. Here you’ll see another keyPS5 feature: Activity Cards. These cards have a variety of functions that vary from game to game, ranging from telling you your current progress through a leg of the game’s story to letting you immediately jump into specific activities and side quests, without a lengthy game-boot process.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Must-play PS5 games</h2>
<p class="">Excited to dive into some of the best the PlayStation 5 library has to offer? Here are some of the top PlayStation 5 titles worth checking out.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The Last of Us Part I:</strong> The first chapter in Naughty Dog’s epic modern-day drama of surviving a terrifying  post-apocalypse, remade from the ground up to take advantage of PlayStation 5’s advanced hardware.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial for The Last of Us Part I is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>God of War Ragnarök:</strong> The award-winning saga of Kratos and Atreus continues with sweeping drama and intense combat through the harsh Nine Realms.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3:</strong> 2023’s The Game Awards Game of the Year winner, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG filled with strategic turn-based combat, loads of gameplay options,  and extremely memorable characters.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Cyberpunk 2077:</strong> CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher trilogy, delivers gamers a high-octane, open-world sci-fi adventure filled with amazing sights and an incredible amount of gameplay freedom and depth.</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Trial*: At time of publish, a game trial is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Elden Ring:</strong> The mind of author George R. R. Martin and the world-renowned developers at From Software create an atmospheric action/fantasy epic that will provide ample mystery and challenge to all brave enough to dive in.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Demon’s Souls:</strong> Experience the game that birthed an entire genre, remade for PlayStation 5. Will you be able to handle the challenge and calm the anger of the Old One?</p>
<p class=""><em>PlayStation Plus Game Catalog*: At time of publish, Demon’s Souls is available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium/Deluxe members as part of the Game Catalog.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Final Fantasy XVI:</strong> A bold new chapter in the top-selling RPG series comes to life on the PS5, blending an intriguing fantasy narrative, a new combat system, and old Final Fantasy traditions into one of the most visually stunning adventures from Square Enix.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Resident Evil 4:</strong> One of the most beloved Resident Evil outings returns–and it’s more brutal and terrifying than ever.  Leon Kennedy’s trip to a tiny village in Spain to rescue the President’s daughter from a bizarre cult becomes a living nightmare.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2:</strong> Insomniac Games works their magic on Spider-Man once more! Peter Parker and Miles Morales swing through Marvel’s New York to take on some of their biggest, baddest foes, including Kraven, Venom, and The Lizard.</p>
<p class="">We hope you find some great games and great players through your new PlayStation 5. And hey, if you’re a longtime PlayStation player, make sure to give all the newcomers a warm welcome! Looking for even more great PS5 games? <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps5/games/">Head over to PlayStation.com for a host of top PS5 picks</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/30/8-cozy-games-to-enjoy-on-playstation-portal-this-holiday/',
                '8 cozy games to enjoy on PlayStation Portal this holiday',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/12/426b8c80fe38e2d62fca89bc5d676288403bc6a7.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful…” As much as these words are commonly associated with winter snowstorms, inclement weather and the general harshness of the great outdoors are year-long concerns. Be you gripped in the icy embrace of winter or hit with the heat of a summer’s sun, there’s one tried and true method to keep warm or stay cool, and that’s settling in at home with video games by yourself or with friends. And when things outdoors are getting nasty, it’s the comfy games that hit that sweet spot the strongest. Whether you’re curled up on the sofa or bed, with DualSense controller or <a href="https://www.playstation.com/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/?smcid=ma">PlayStation Portal</a> in hand, here’s some suggestions of games to boot up when you need some soothing experiences to battle the dreariness of the outside.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Stardew Valley</strong></p>
<p class="">The benchmark for farming and life-sim style games, Stardew Valley is an indie megahit that’s won over the hearts and minds of millions of players across the globe. You’ve inherited a small plot in Pelican Town, part of the titular Stardew Valley, and you’re on a personal quest to turn this scrap of land into a fancy farm. Build, harvest, explore, gather, craft, and maybe even strike up a little bit of romance with your neighbors–it’s a great way to feel the fun and invigoration of a warm spring day any time of the year.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Tchia</strong></p>
<p class="">Many of us long for a tropical getaway during a sub-zero day in the dead of winter. Tchia whisks players away to a beautiful island archipelago inspired by the real-life territory of New Caledonia. Young protagonist Tchia must search for her kidnapped father. She’s a very athletic young lady, and an expert at rafting, gliding, and the ukulele, but her real gift is using a very special ability: Soul Jumping. By Soul Jumping into objects and creatures, she can control them and use their unique abilities in a myriad of ways and fully explore these beautiful but dangerous lands.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Season: A Letter to the Future</strong></p>
<p class="">The impending end of the world might sound like the exact opposite of a calm and cozy experience, but Season offers a very different approach. In this atmospheric, emotionally charged third-person exploration/adventure game, you’ll hop on your bike and set out to do everything you can to preserve the lives, traditions, words, and memories of those soon fated to fade into history. Using notebooks, cameras, and recorders to capture the details of a culture’s daily existence, you’ll strive to preserve a memory of life as it was for those in the future. It’s a perfect game to play when you’re lying in bed, longing for the warm melancholy of autumn’s beginning.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Venba</strong></p>
<p class="">Our memories of seasons, cultures, and family are inextricably intertwined with food. Venba explores these complex feelings through the eyes of an East Indian family uprooting everything and moving to Canada during the 1980s. As cultural ideas and expectations clash around mother Venba and her young son Kevin, the narrative advances through mother/son cooking sessions that require piecing together recipes through cookbook clues and Venba’s memories. It’s the perfect game to pop on the PlayStation Portal after you’ve spent the day prepping a nice hot meal.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>LEGO Builder’s Journey</strong></p>
<p class="">Too cold and windy to make a snowman? Too hot to hit the beach and build a sandcastle? Calm your need to construct with a charming puzzle-solving and free-building escape to a serene LEGO world. In LEGO Builder’s Journey, you can solve a series of three-dimensional puzzles with the careful clack and oh-so-satisfying snap of Lego pieces. Or, if you want to build your own structures, you can go into Creative Mode and lay bricks to your heart’s content – all without fear of losing those tiny bits in the carpet.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Disney Dreamlight Valley</strong></p>
<p class="">The Disney name is synonymous with comfy, happy entertainment–the pinnacle of good-feels. Wouldn’t it be nice to live with all of your favorite Disney personalities? Dreamlight Valley lets you create your own cartoon avatar and travel to that wonderful place. Make friends, craft, cook, build, and customize to your heart’s content, all while working to stop the encroachment of the Night Thorns. Best of all, this trip to a Disney-themed fantasy world will never get derailed due to bad weather.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Nour: Play With Your Food</strong></p>
<p class="">Contrary to popular belief (or what your parents told you), delicious-looking food is not made specifically to go straight into your mouth. Nour: Play With Your Food lets you do all of the crazy food hijinks you’ve always dreamed of with a variety of physics-based vignettes. Smoosh all the sushi, toss all the toast around, even zap chunks of meat with a size-changing raygun: supreme silliness is your only goal, and you won’t have a mess to clean up later. Perfect for those days when you really wish you could go out to grab a bite.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Cult of the Lamb</strong></p>
<p class="">Become the most charismatic cult leader in a world filled with both cute animals and sinister god-figures. Cult of the Lamb sees you command your adorable, fluffy avatar to amass followers through multiple means of indoctrination, conquering all who oppose you with words and power. Control your cult as you relax by the fireplace or soak in the tub–it’s what a leader like you deserves.</p>
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<p class="">Got a favorite game to curl up with on your PlayStation Portal? Share it in the comments, and while you’re at it, check out even more cozy classics<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/editorial/this-month-on-playstation/best-cozy-games-on-ps4-and-ps5/"> here</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/02/playstation-stars-campaigns-and-digital-collectibles-for-january-2024/',
                'PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for January 2024',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/7330ca3e7b03ac52aa4f3965aceb464b88ea906d.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Happy new year, PlayStation Stars members! We’ve got a fresh array of challenges, campaigns, and collectibles to kickstart your 2024 gaming journey. Let’s dive straight into what’s new this month.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation &amp; You: Access controller</strong><br/>Available January 2</p>
<p class="">Available only to active Access controller owners. Create new ways to play with this highly customizable controller kit for PS5 consoles, designed to help those with disabilities play games more comfortably, for longer. To unlock your Access Controller Digital Collectible, play any game on your PS4 or PS5 console.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbnk3Z29zcGN2cGdxazFhbXRmMXo1bmx2bjF2d2wydXR5MDFuczEydCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/y8funKuYrmRseUrBoy/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Your PlayStation Monthly Games Await | Reward: 50 PlayStation Stars Points</strong><br/>Available January 2</p>
<p class="">New month, new PlayStation Plus monthly games. Try any one of <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/12/27/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-january-a-plague-tale-requiem-evil-west-nobody-saves-the-world/">this month’s games</a> for 50 points.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Vintage Lineage | Digital Collectible: Retro Lunch Box, First Edition</strong><br/>Available December January 4</p>
<p class="">Take it back to the days of pixel art gaming. Play any of one of the games listed below to unlock a retro lunch box Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>The Messenger [PS4]</li>
<li>Sea of Stars [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>Enter the Gungeon [PS4]</li>
<li>Celeste [PS4]</li>
<li>Undertale [PS4]</li>
<li>Shovel Knight Treasure Trove [PS4]</li>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Wind Down with PlayStation | Digital Collectible: New Year, New Nest</strong><br/>Available January 17</p>
<p class="">Relax and unwind with some cozy game time. Start any of the games listed below to snag your snow globe Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Mail Time [PS5]</li>
<li>Roki [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>OMNO  [PS4]</li>
<li>Lake<strong><em> </em></strong><em>[PS5/PS4]</em></li>
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<p class=""><strong>Campaign Name: Brain Games | Digital Collectible: Synaptic Feedback</strong><br/>Available December January 18</p>
<p class="">Sharpen your mind with these beautiful puzzle games. Each one offers a unique blend of brain-bending puzzles and eye-catching artwork to put your problem-solving skills to the test.</p>
<p class="">Play any one of these titles to unlock the Synaptic Feedback Digital Collectible.</p>
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<li>Viewfinder [PS5]</li>
<li>Superliminal [PS5/PS4]</li>
<li>The Witness [PS4]</li>
<li>The Talos Principle 2 [PS5]</li>
<li>Puzzling Places [PS5/PS4]</li>
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<p class="">Stay tuned to PlayStation App for all the latest updates throughout the month. Not a PlayStation Stars member yet? Learn more about PlayStation Stars and <a href="https://store.playstation.com/sky/qrcode/?smcid=Social%3ABlog%3Aloyalty-banner%3Ajan24">join</a> for free here.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/05/share-of-the-year-2023/',
                'Share of the Year 2023',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/6f1b27d23dbeb80dedfa82b612b55f6a3824cafb.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">It’s a new year, but we’re still thinking about the amazing games we played last year. This week, we’re highlighting some of your favorite captures from 2023 in Share of the Year: </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/__Auron__/status/1741114493730464164"><em>__Auron__</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Clive unleashing his power in Final Fantasy XVI</em></p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53442865291_b950d280ed_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53442865291_b950d280ed_b.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DCTLOUVP/status/1741210180400890083"><em>DCTLOUVP</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Abby grimacing while fighting near fire in The Last of Us Part II</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/TakaSanGames/status/1741430643190632791/photo/3"><em>TakaSanGames</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a Na’vi raising their 4-fingered hand over their face in this portrait from Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/jenniandgaming/status/1741506406606352579"><em>jenniandgaming</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a horse and rider framed by a lasso in Red Dead Redemption 2</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/wingsforsmiles/status/1740484635698802985/photo/4"><em>wingsforsmiles</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Darth Vader’s suit lit only by the red glow of his lightsaber in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Tohyan_vp/status/1741532819732517291"><em>Tohyan_vp</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a Tallneck wading into the waters of a ruined San Francisco in Horizon Forbidden West</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Morph__1/status/1741625379864142157"><em>Morph__1</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Ahti the Janitor singing some karaoke in Alan Wake 2</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53443275810_6642e331f4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53443275810_6642e331f4_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxRNiv6SIdw/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D"><em>x__stardustgaming__x</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Astarion sharing some intense side-eye in Baldur’s Gate 3</em></p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53443275875_91a97fce64_b.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53443275875_91a97fce64_b.jpg" width="1920"/></a></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz4IE6BMg_6/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D"><em>reddeadgem4</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Basim cuddling a kitty in Assassin’s Creed Mirage</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  God of War Ragnarök Valhalla</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 10, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we head to the shores of Valhalla to face new challenges in God of War Ragnarók. Share moments from Kratos’ journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/08/indulge-in-the-sins-of-the-flesh-in-cult-of-the-lambs-next-free-update-out-jan-16/',
                'Indulge in the Sins of the Flesh in Cult of the Lamb’s next free update, out Jan 16',
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<p class="">Sins of the Flesh is the next update for our darkly cute cult sim <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/cult-of-the-lamb/?smcid=ma">Cult of the Lamb</a>, and it’s the biggest yet. As well as a shrine-load of killer new content and a congregation of quality of life improvements, a deliciously evil new resource has been thrown into the macabre mix: Sin. But how do you generate it? Well, by sinning.</p>
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<p class="">The free Sins of the Flesh update adds a selection of decadent new structures to Cult of the Lamb, which when built in your base and enjoyed by you and your followers will reward your cult with lashings of delectable, so-wrong-it’s-right Sin.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYm5ybDViMWl6eHd3ODZvcmVlbWNnZXNpdHNiYm1seTdwZG9seXpkNCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hK7lHIeEQ2aCF9aTW6/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">Take the Drinkhouse, for example. Here a follower can volunteer to mix up drinks and serve them to your thirsty cultists. Terrifying treats on the menu include Brog Brew, Grape Nectar, Eggnog, and, uh, Poop Juice. Tasty! Imbibing these sugary beverages at the Drinkhouse has a risk of befuddling your followers, but every dubious drink they hurl down their adorable necks will generate sweet, sweet Sin.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeWlndTRyem15NmluZnE4em9wZ3l1ajVhaG05bnd3Z3cxaXZyNGZyOCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/NE9kbYKUZVASGfm90K/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">You can also form a devilish Drum Circle with your followers, which will let you take part in Sins of the Flesh’s all-new rhythm-based minigame. The better your performance, the more Sin you’ll get in return. You’ve heard of Rock Band… this is Flock Band.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbWpteWh0MnRyanU5cno3c2dwNmd3YXB1ZjU3ZjNiMmxmMTl1eHFkeCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/nTgJFDXNx284bA8E0P/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">But let’s be honest: the real star of the update is the Mating Tent. If two of your followers are into each other, and have a sufficiently high love match, you’ll be able to send them into the tent together. A few seconds later they’ll emerge with an egg, which can either be harvested for food or, best of all, hatched into a tiny new follower. This dinky disciple will share some traits with its parents, and its birth can generate Sin.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaGJvanNoajZsaG10M3l5MGE3ZjhwdXc1YmRmaDU5amd3am00a3A5ayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Go14tRWiit752SVLGr/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">Gather enough Sin and you can perform a series of new Rituals, including the free-spirited Rite of Lust. This will cause your followers to cast their robes aside and dance merrily around a flowery shrine. But if it’s chaos you desire, the new Rite of Wrath ritual might be more your speed. This unleashes a fury of violence, with fighting, killing, vandalism, and other scenes of havoc gripping your base.</p>
<p class="">This is just a brief, tantalizing taste of what you can do with Sin. There are other dark deeds to discover in the Sins of the Flesh update, including a selection of new Sin-based Doctrines and a troubling new food source that is not for the weak of heart—or weak of stomach. You can discover this, and more, for yourself (if you dare) when Sins of the Flesh launches for PS4 and PS5 on January 16.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/09/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-hands-on-with-co-op-and-flash-boss-battle/',
                'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League — hands-on with co-op and Flash boss battle',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/bae9b23d99f0b7aebc5516f264dc07181e6bcb6a.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">In the new year, Rocksteady returns with a fresh addition to the beloved Arkhamverse with <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league/?smcid=ma">Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League</a>, a third-person action shooter launching February 2 on PS5.</p>
<p class="">I recently had a chance to play the game, including a basic tutorial on each character’s traversal and combat, co-op missions, and a climactic boss battle against The Fastest Man Alive. Let’s dive into the hijinks these antiheroes have up their sleeves.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Move with meaning</strong></h2>
<p class="">The hands-on experience began with tutorials to introduce each character’s specific traversal and combat mechanics. Through these lessons, I gained a grasp on how each character’s movement uniquely influences their combat abilities.</p>
<p class="">“It’s not traversal <em>and</em> combat,” says Rocksteady Advanced Combat Designer Noel Chamberlain. “They’re both really intertwined…everything is seamless.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYzhvZW0zMXl0dTF0cndha3Z6NDR2MHRoMzcxdW05OG1hMWw3dmh4cCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/90DsFoVWkmIjmfJH0h/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">For example, King Shark’s athletic traversal and combat are intuitive. His Apex Pounce, a traversal mechanic that launches the big fish into the sky, is a simple way to get moving. Once in the air, he can swim through the clouds to gain speed, setting himself up for a dive bomb landing to viciously melee attack foes via combat knives.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYWswdmR1czc2Z3BnMDlrYzd5ZmF0OWR2MXlvYnJieGNiaG10MmRmeSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/YDmbfy0s0pNqcI5kbJ/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Harley Quinn and Deadshot’s movement mechanics are very different from each other but share similarities in that gaining speed while traversing heavily relies on sliding. This nimble slide is useful while waiting on the cooldowns for Harley’s Grapnel Gun (thanks Batman) and Deadshot’s jetpack.</p>
<p class="">“The movement is a huge part of the skill in this game, and we built it to have complexity very deliberately so players can get better and learn the intricacies over time,” says Rocksteady Production Manager Jack Hackett.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZWxrM3UzbDJybGhxcnByN3IwMGhjcmxmeXk0bGMzMGFnZmFtbDlyZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/128yOA83WChf8lpMsk/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Perfecting the slide timing to keep momentum once on the ground can be tricky, but nailing the rhythm is so satisfying that you’ll look forward to mastering the mechanics. For Harley, the ability to adjust the length of your grapple rope after deploying also makes for a helpful tool in strategically attacking from above.</p>
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<p class="">Captain Boomerang’s abilities appear to have a steeper learning curve while also boasting a high return on investment for wreaking havoc. Boomerang utilizes a Speed Force Gauntlet (courtesy of Dr. Sivana) triggered by holding R1 and pointing your cursor in the desired direction. Once successfully activated, you’re launched in what seems like a millisecond. How you aim and angle your launch is crucial in setting yourself up for strategic chaos.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Feel good while doin’ bad</strong></h2>
<p class="">Story cinematics followed character tutorials, leading me into co-op gameplay missions throughout Metropolis. Cinematics are dripping with the cast’s rag-tag charisma, and I frequently giggled at the witty banter between the Squad members. Compared to many games where the protagonist’s mission is led by virtue and honor, the Suicide Squad has none of that, creating a light-hearted and sarcastic tone throughout.</p>
<p class="">“They (Suicide Squad) are brash, impulsive, mean, argumentative and rude,” says Jack Hackett. “And normally when you’re behaving like that in a game you feel like you’re breaking the rules…but with the squad you can be as mean or silly as you like and it all fits the story.”</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNzByNmM0YWJ3MzdtOWM4b3JsNm5qa2w2ZjB2d28wamN2MnBiNjJ2bCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/gYLlxWt8bwIL6vuUh8/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><em>Express your personal flair and attitude through silly actions you can trigger during downtime.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Open-world Metropolis</strong></h2>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMHZpNnhkMmd4eTg4OW92N3FscjFid2h3cnY1OXM4cGN3cnBhY2Q3MyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/wWRPQxazlh0I9xew8n/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">The co-op missions were my first true introduction to the open-world Metropolis. The City of Tomorrow is sprawling and immerses players with expansive, sun-kissed cityscapes that make for a traversal playground in any direction you look. The overall detail of the open-world is impressive, from weathered building sides to the train lines running throughout the massive city.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZ2tqb2J4M3BiYW1tczlvdzFlOTRyMTFnd2d6N3dtZHlhMnZtdGRwOCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/zdF95MyCWrAp0TtulS/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">DC fans will be pleased when exploring to discover DC easter eggs planted all over, from a Zatana ad posted on a city building side to discovering Clark Kent’s desk when sent on a mission to recover data from the Daily Planet.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Squad up in co-op</strong></h2>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY3lpbmU3Mzl4ZjNqcjU2ejlqMmtyM3BkdGxoNngzMWlzdjJ4M2FscSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/CwpbYYst5feFOcvxtd/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">In my experience playing the story missions in co-op, the team dynamic added enthusiasm and presented challenges that stressed the importance of cohesion as one unit. Once headed to a mission objective as a squad you’re quickly reminded of the high stakes present, as stragglers who fall too far behind the pack are considered deserters, leading to literal mind-blowing consequences (brain bomb detonation courtesy of Task Force X leader Amanda Waller). The massive open-world Metropolis can make it difficult to keep tabs on the full team, but it’ll also be crucial for rushing to a downed team member’s aid.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Taking on The Flash</strong></h2>
<p class="">To put a bow on the hands-on experience, I finished up the day with a climactic showdown versus the Justice League’s very own Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash. The battle takes place at a space-themed amusement park located in Metropolis, which almost feels like an arena surrounded by buildings and an overhead bridge that adds verticality to the space.</p>
<a><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53444284566_2a4eb058ac_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="">Be warned that the Flash you face here is not the typical lovable hero that we all know. Though he keeps his wits about him, this Flash is marked with red glowing eyes and seemingly rotten, veiny skin signifying Brainiac’s corruption over him.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZ2o4bWdpejA2c2pvNW9mdTF4Znh0MHowdG93bDQ5Y2h0bDNxcW04bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/b8yVs72ji0wj9JAUjl/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">The key to taking down Flash is executing Critical Counters to deflect his attacks and charge your character’s Decoupler, which acts as a shield against his Speed Force attacks. Once your Speed Force protection is charged up, the challenge becomes putting yourself in a position to shoot down the speedster.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExejczN2w0azN6M290emp5aWtzYjc3djZoYXIxNm41ZnJraWpqcGFlZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/K8mT2RT3qL9H94VHwy/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">Taking advantage of the full area and using buildings to create vantage points as Flash zips around the battleground is key. As the battle heats up, stay aware of the surrounding chaos and be sure to evade the Speed Force tornadoes Flash hurls your way.</p>
<p class="">Prepare to squad up and hit the mean streets of Metropolis when Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League launches February 2 on PS5.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/09/helldivers-2-pc-specifications-and-crossplay-support-details-revealed/',
                'Helldivers 2 PC specifications and crossplay support details revealed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/6871054c96c2489404db9929b97a9c26c767b544-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">We know it’s been a long wait but it’s finally time to reveal more about the PC release of Helldivers 2. We know what’s on your mind, first and foremost: Is it crossplay?</p>
<p class="">And we’re pleased to announce that Helldivers 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa. Community and teamwork are the most important pillars of Helldivers 2, and so it is essential to ensure players can work together regardless of the system they choose to use. Together we can celebrate victories, mourn losses, and liberate the galaxy without platform boundaries.</p>
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<p class="">As part of this announcement, we’re also finally able to provide you with the minimum, recommended, performance, and ultra system specifications for PC players to ensure that no matter what kind of equipment your squad uses to play – PS5 or PC with a broad range of supported PC hardware – you’ll be able to spread Managed Democracy together.</p>
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<p class="">Wondering if your PC can handle Helldivers 2? Here are our PC system specifications:</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> </td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>MINIMUM</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>RECOMMENDED</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>PERFORMANCE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ULTRA</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>AVG PERFORMANCE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1080p @ 30 FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1080p @ 60 FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1440p @ 60FPS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4K @ 60 FPS</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>GRAPHIC PRESETS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Low</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Medium</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Very High</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>GPU</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>CPU</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>RAM</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16GB DDR4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>OS</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Windows 10 64-bit</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>STORAGE</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100GB HDD (7200rpm)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100 GB SSD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">Now you’re armed with crossplay and the required specs to go on your very first dive. It’s not much longer to wait, recruits: Helldivers 2 is launching on February 8, and pre-orders are open now. We can’t wait to see you on the battlefield!</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><br/><em>PlayStation Network Account Required.</em><em> </em><em>Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) for PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/10/20240111-holidaysale/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) The Holiday Sale promotion refresh comes to PlayStation Store',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/7dcb9c4ced7e4e1e11520d32fd9d016e9072aded.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">A new year calls for some celebration. So good news: the Holiday Sale promotion has received a fresh influx of more digital games and DLC, all discounted for a limited time* as we kick off 2024 with one of our biggest promotions. That includes** the likes of Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (50% off), NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition PS4 &amp; PS5  (60% off) and Gran Turismo 7 Standard Edition PS4 &amp; PS5 (43% off).</p>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/pages/HolidaySale?emcid=or-pl-474433"> Head to PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*This Holiday Sale promotion runs from Wednesday December 20 at 00.00am PST/GMT/JST/Asia Local until Wednesday January 17 at 11.59pm PST/GMT/JST/Asia Local. Some titles may leave the promotion early: please check the individual product pages on PlayStation Store for more information.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/11/playstation-store-december-2023s-top-downloads/',
                'PlayStation Store: December 2023’s top downloads',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/2125511931cbc3c1f77b0a2b9fe74bbca7def9f7-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the PlayStation Store download charts last month. </p>
<p class="">December’s PS5 downloads saw Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III hold its position in the top spot, with Grand Theft Auto V breaking into the top 4 on the PS5 and PS4 charts. PS VR2 newcomers Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 and Among Us VR snuck their way into the top spots for both US and EU regions.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below. What titles did you play most last month?</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec table-first-column-width-50"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ARK: Survival Ascended</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>UFC 5</strong></td><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td><td><strong>It Takes Two</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alan Wake 2</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Crew Motorfest</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>ELDEN RING</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td><td><strong>Battlefield V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td><td><strong>God of War</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Black Ops III</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War</strong></td><td><strong>Sniper Elite 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td><td><strong>TEKKEN 7</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>God of War Ragnarök</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rust Console Edition</strong></td><td><strong>CarX Drift Racing Online</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption</strong></td><td><strong>Outlast 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Outlast</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR2 Games*</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td><td><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Among Us VR</strong></td><td><strong>Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NFL PRO ERA II</strong></td><td><strong>Crossfire: Sierra Squad</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Synapse</strong></td><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em> *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PSVR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td><strong>Titanic VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</strong></td><td><strong>Goalkeeper VR Challenge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Iron Man VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality</strong></td><td><strong>Gun Club VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td><strong>THE FINALS</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>LEGO Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>LEGO Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fortnite Battle Royale</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket Racing</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket Racing</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/11/sand-land-launches-april-26-new-vehicular-gameplay-details-revealed/',
                'Sand Land launches April 26 – new vehicular gameplay details revealed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/3023dbe07e5b09e270aa8f204f7c99f00218ded8-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Announced today, Beelzebub and company are rolling out onto PlayStation 5 &amp; PlayStation 4 on April 26! In this action-RPG players will be able to explore a vast map with a wide array of vehicles in a world developed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama.</p>
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<p class="">Become the main character, Beelzebub, and lead your company of heroic misfits on an extraordinary adventure in search of the Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. Between bandits, fierce wildlife, and the Royal Army, reaching the spring won’t be easy!</p>
<p class="">The latest trailer shows new story elements and exciting vehicular gameplay. Watch the release date trailer below along with PS Blog exclusive info on the newest revealed vehicles in Sand Land!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hovercar</strong></h2>
<p class="">As its namesake would imply, the Hovercar is a medium sized vehicle with the ability to hover, allowing it to easily traverse over wetlands and rough terrain. It can also use its boost to float to a greater height to elevate over ledges and cross gaps. When you find an area which seems to be difficult to drive through, like a quicksand biome, try the Hovercar to get out of a tough situation.</p>
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<p class="">When building your vehicles you can build unique, powerful weapons to support you in combat and traversing with the Options build slot.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hovertank</strong></h2>
<p class="">Another vehicle with similar hover functions but is more specialized for battle is the Hovertank. It equips strong long-range weaponry that can cause massive damage. However, the Hovertank’s aiming stability may be difficult to harness due to its floating nature, but once mastered, the Hovertank will be an almost unrivaled vehicle in your arsenal.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Customize vehicles with wide arsenal of parts and weapons</strong></h2>
<p class="">As shown in the trailer and clips above, vehicles can be customized with hundreds of parts that can be applied to main and secondary weapons, engines, and suspensions. Use your imagination to design your own vehicles and play to your style! Dive into dungeons to find treasure chests and obtain stronger, unique machine parts.<br/><br/>With powerful enemies comes the need for powerful weapons. While designing your vehicles you can equip special Option weapons. Equip the Neutron Cannon to send a flash of high power energy to take down large foes or minions closely placed together.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNGh2c3Rlamx5bjU3amcxajAzNXdobm1oenZ0aWVtOGh1ZWc2NnE3MCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1rraZvXKZ0MPlzHwd7/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="">Dealing with crowd control and need to maneuver? Activate the special Option ability of the Autonomous C-Drone (Auto Combat Drone) to help spread out your firepower.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stylize vehicles with skins and decals</strong></h2>
<p class="">Customization is not only for performance but also for looks with the ability to change vehicle coloring and the application of decals. Visit the paint shop in Spino, the base camp of your adventure, and design vehicles to show your style to enemies. Check out the preorder exclusive Midnight Panther and Jungle Heart vehicle skins below.</p>
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<p class="">There’s a whole world to explore and more exciting vehicles to discover – check out the previous trailers and find your favorite vehicles! After the reveal of the new mysterious character, Ann, and a new green biome in the latest trailer, stay tuned for more Sand Land info.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/12/smite-2-is-coming-to-playstation-5/',
                'Smite 2 is coming to PlayStation 5',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/e90afd6235c607e3ff8e6b9b264eb7e4d7988098.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">More than 40 million players have already become gods and waged war in Smite. </p>
<p class="">Now, it’s time for the next generation of godly action multplayer online battle arena (MOBA): Smite 2 is coming to PlayStation 5, and you can register for Alpha testing today.</p>
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<p class="">Smite 2 is the Unreal Engine 5-powered true sequel to the original hit, Smite. It has everything that makes Smite impressive: a large roster of playable gods from all the world’s mythologies, the depth of strategy you can only find in a MOBA, and the action-packed third-person combat that you can only find in Smite.</p>
<p class="">But Smite 2 takes the action MOBA to the next level with more godlike impact, strategy, and player creativity than ever before. Read on to learn exactly how Smite 2 is changing the MOBA game.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Action combat meets MOBA strategy</strong></h2>
<p class="">Smite 2 starts with action third-person combat that feels a bit like your favorite hero shooter, then layers on the deep strategy and rewarding challenge of MOBA gameplay.</p>
<p class="">MOBAs are a 5v5 team battle where the game isn’t lost until the Titan at the heart of your base is slain. As you battle towards the enemy’s Titan, the map’s three lanes of minions, jungle monsters, and powerful towers will look to slow your progress. You’ll earn XP and gold for defeating these obstacles to become more powerful in that match, unlocking new abilities and items.</p>
<p class="">The original Smite revolutionized the MOBA genre by putting players into the heat of the action, moving to third-person combat. That change of perspective brought action-adventure style combat to life, as gods from across mythology fight on a massive battlefield.</p>
<p class="">With Smite 2, the team at Titan Forge Games wanted to further evolve Smite in several ways:</p>
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<li>Players will now feel the impact of combat through tweaks to camera movements and ability animations</li>
<li>Each ability has been rebuilt with stunning visual FX, whether basic attacks or mind-blowing ultimates</li>
<li>A huge modernization of both the tech and look of the UI to improve combat readability</li>
<li>Updated character animations allow for more natural-appearing body movements, without impacting the snappiness of combat</li>
<li>The addition of haptic feedback for the DualSense controller to further enhance the feeling of immersion</li>
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<p class="">The addition of haptic feedback for the DualSense controller to further enhance the feeling of immersion</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More rewarding strategy and player creativity</strong></h2>
<p class="">Smite 2 is about more than just pretty visuals.</p>
<p class="">We’ve opened the doors for more player creativity across every god in Smite 2 by completely changing the item shop. Gods are no longer limited by being strictly physical or magical; anyone can purchase items with Strength or Intelligence to customize their playstyle. Now more gods can be played in more ways.<strong> </strong></p>
<p class="">Those items have a new function now too: Active Abilities formerly known as Relics will be moving to items, and now <em>any</em> Item can have an Active Ability. So if you want to Blink in Smite 2, buy a Blinking Amulet.</p>
<p class="">If you don’t want to worry about all of this and just want to focus on fighting, don’t worry! Just make a simple choice of playstyle and our auto-builder will take care of building for you. You can actually end up with fewer buttons to worry about than in Smite, if you choose. It’s all about letting you play the way you want to play.</p>
<p class="">When you’re playing the Conquest map, you’ll find tons of new strategic twists. A new interact button lets you fight for control of map objectives, like opening a backdoor to sneak up on foes. Killing jungle objectives grants your team special powers that make end-game Smite more interesting. And there’s so much more, like new stealth grass, siege minion waves, and an evolving jungle.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Honoring players’ legacy in Smite</strong></h2>
<p class="">Development on Smite 2 started with a few core goals. But the most important of all was: r<em>espect the time, accomplishments, and money players have put into Smite.</em></p>
<p class="">PlayStation gamers have spent more than 45,000 person-years playing Smite. We knew we needed to make a true sequel to Smite to bring the game into the PlayStation 5 era, but we had to do so in a way that respected our players.</p>
<p class="">Every gem that you have spent in Smite, including free gems, will also be waiting for you in Smite 2. Those Legacy Gems can be used in Smite 2 to pay for up to 50% of most new purchases – things like skins, battle passes, and events.</p>
<p class="">You’ll also have more waiting for you in Smite 2 through the Divine Legacy system, launching in Smite 1 on January 23. This system analyzes your accomplishments and grants rewards like new, Unreal 5 versions of classic Smite skins – all free. If you’re a longtime Smite player, you’ll have most of this unlocked on day one. If you’re new, don’t worry; you can still unlock all Divine Legacy rewards and a free unlimited Tier 5 skin of your choosing in Smite.</p>
<p class="">Your Smite 1 achievements will also be recognized in Smite 2, through a series of badges. You’ll be able to show off your hard-earned God Mastery level and Stars!</p>
<p class="">Lastly, as Smite 2 is a true sequel, Smite isn’t going anywhere. Players will be able to continue to enjoy playing Smite on PlayStation 4, or choose to explore the new horizons of Smite 2 on PlayStation 5.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Alpha starts soon</strong></h2>
<p class="">If you’re as excited for SMITE 2 as we are, visit<a href="http://www.smite2.com/"> www.smite2.com</a> right now to register for Alpha playtests, which will start later this year. We can’t wait to build Smite 2 alongside our community during this testing phase, taking your feedback to guide development.</p>
<p class="">This is just the first step on a new chapter of Smite history. We have so much more information to share about Smite 2 over the coming months, so be sure to wishlist Smite 2 on PS5 today!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/12/share-of-the-week-god-of-war-ragnarok-valhalla/',
                'Share of the Week – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/bcc35500311716cd82a0bacc816b274d00b67e8b.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Last week, we asked you to travel to the shores of Valhalla to face Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sirevanztheduke/status/1743316520439333135/photo/1"><em>sirevanztheduke</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Leviathan Axe with a frost attack</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Sanderbleidd/status/1744473929593344185/photo/1"><em>Sanderbleidd</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a subdued shadowy portrait of Kratos</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DeathStalker131/status/1744471095996989500/photo/4"><em>DeathStalker131</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a minotaur rearing back after an attack</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/thefrostysm/status/1745152117118238947/photo/1"><em>thefrostysm</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a low angled view of Kratos wielding the Blade of Olympus</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/DotPone/status/1745093502982136120/photo/1"><em>DotPone</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a shirtless Kratos wielding red hot chains</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/call_me_xavii/status/1745026741608059372/photo/2"><em>call_me_xavii</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a closer look at the Blade of Olympus</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (again)</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December 17, 2023</p>
<p class="">Next week, let’s try that again. We’re headed to the shores of Valhalla to face new challenges in God of War Ragnarök. Share more moments from Kratos’ journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/16/foamstars-launches-as-a-playstation-plus-monthly-game-on-feb-6/',
                'Foamstars launches as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game on Feb 6',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, Foamstars Producer Kosuke Okatani here. We’ve kept all of you waiting since the announcement of Foamstars May of last year, but we’re happy to announce that Foamstars will release on February 6, 2024!</p>
<p class="">Foamstars will be included as a game in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup* for February and we’re ecstatic to be able to offer a chance to play.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A party for everyone</strong></h2>
<p class="">Foamstars is a brand-new 4v4 shooting game where players can enjoy a combination of a party-like atmosphere where mysterious foam builds up around you, and the intense moments during battle.</p>
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<p class="">We developed Foamstars with the concept of creating a game that everyone could enjoy. Whether you’re a player who wants to play tactically and test your skills to achieve victory, or a player who wants to just casually party with friends, you will find something to enjoy in Foamstars. Please try it out during its inclusion in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Three Foamtastic game modes</strong></h2>
<p class="">On top of the two game modes previously released in the Foamstar Open Beta Party, the just-announced third mode, Rubber Duck Party, will be playable from launch.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbHRhajU0NWY4NXYyb2x5MmJ2NnBzNGg2bmo1NWxrM2JiM2FvY3htYyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/g3owGJOB028BYETbo5/giphy.gif"/></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Smash The Star – Work together to knock out the Star Player</strong></h3>
<p class="">Win by taking down the opposition’s designated Star Player. After defeating 7 players from the opposing team, one of the remaining players will be granted several buffs and appointed the Star Player. Work together to fight to overwhelm their Star Player while protecting your own!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Happy Bath Survival – A crazy battle in and out of the arena!</strong></h3>
<p class="">Featuring split teams with half inside the arena and half outside of reach for each round, competing to take down the opposing team’s players inside the arena first. Outside players can assist their teammates with defensive foam, while inside players fight up close for victory.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rubber Duck Party – Fight to dance on the duck and reach the goal!</strong></h3>
<p class="">Get ready for a foam party like no other! Teams must race to the center of the stage and fight for possession of the rubber duck, as climbing aboard will advance it into the opposition’s goal. Dancing on the duck’s head will make it sprint towards the finish line to win the match.</p>
<p class="">Players will need to utilize teamwork to foam the battlefield allowing for quicker traversal of the large map and to defend the rubber duck from the opposition’s control. With no respawn limit in this game mode, players can focus on the objective to make big plays.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mission Mode – Enjoy solo or with friends</strong></h2>
<p class="">Protect Bath Vegas from an onslaught of Bubble Beasties in Mission Mode. Take on the challenge solo in Foamstar Mission or work together with up to 3 friends in Squad Mission.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Foamstar Mission – Solo missions</strong></h3>
<p class="">This is a great mode for those new to Bath Vegas. Here, you can try out the six characters and learn how to play them.</p>
<p class="">Players can also get to know more about each character as each has their own dialogue prepared.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Squad Mission – Cooperative missions</strong></h3>
<p class="">These are team missions where players can cooperate with up to 3 friends to take on the challenge.</p>
<p class="">During the mission, players will be able to upgrade their Foamstars with different effects that are earned by clearing waves.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Unlock rewards by completing challenges</h3>
<p class="">We have prepared challenges that reward players upon completion. Some rewards can only be received by completing challenges, so try them all.</p>
<p class="">Additionally, there are three types of challenges: Anytime, Events, and Weekly – each with varying rewards.</p>
<p class="">For example, The Baristador character is unlockable by clearing the Reach Player Level 3 Anytime challenge.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Year of Foam</strong></h2>
<p class="">Foamstars will receive seasonal updates over the span of one year. Also, a Season Pass will be available for each season, offering a plethora of bonus items. Players can increase their tier by earning XP from battling or completing missions. Rewards will be unlocked as player’s tiers increase.</p>
<p class="">In the first season pass that will be available at launch, Mel T will be unlockable as a reward (players who purchase the Premium Pass will unlock the character immediately).</p>
<p class="">On top of seasonal exclusive content and skins—additional characters, maps, and modes will also be released throughout the year so please look forward to the yearlong Foamstars Party.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*All PlayStation Plus members will be able to redeem, download and play Foamstars at no extra cost from February 6 to March 4.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/16/dive-deeper-into-new-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-features-out-jan-19/',
                'Dive deeper into new The Last of Us Part II Remastered features, out Jan 19',
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<p class="">The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches January 19, and we here at Naughty Dog are so thrilled to offer new and returning players the definitive way to experience Ellie and Abby’s story. Coupled with new behind-the-scenes features and new modes, Part II Remastered is intended to let players dive deeper into the story and gameplay than they ever have before.</p>
<p class="">Ahead of launch later this week, we’re excited to showcase a new features trailer that digs a little further into all the ways The Last of Us Part II Remastered enhances the original release. Check it out below:</p>
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<p class="">For returning players who have been waiting to jump into the remastered version the $10 upgrade will be available as Part II Remastered launches! If you’re an existing digital or physical owner of The Last of Us Part II on the PlayStation 4 console, head on over to the PlayStation Store as soon as Part II Remastered is available to purchase the upgrade. If you own The Last of Us Part II via a disc, you must insert disc copies into your PS5 via a disc drive to download and play the digital version of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. You’ll be able to import existing saves from the original PS4 game and pick up from where you left off. Existing Trophy progress will also migrate to The Last of Us Part II Remastered.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Return mode</h2>
<p class="">Speaking of trophies, Part II Remastered’s exciting new single-player roguelike survival mode No Return comes with its own set of new trophies that should encourage you to dig into everything the mode has to offer. With a roster of 10 characters, including some never before playable in the world of The Last of Us, thrilling new gameplay mods, and so much more, we’re thrilled for all of you to jump into this new addition to the world of The Last of Us. No Return also integrates a number of Part II Remastered’s accessibility features, and combined with the ability to create custom runs that allow you to take on runs as you see fit, we look forward to hearing about your time with No Return.</p>
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<p class="">And before you kick off your first No Return run, be sure to check out our primer on the roguelike survival mode new to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. We can’t wait to see how your Daily Run scores stack up against others on the leaderboards!</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Guitar Free Play and more features</h2>
<p class="">While No Return is designed to let players engage with The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s combat on a deeper level, it’s one of several new features included in Part II Remastered. Be sure to watch the features trailer above if you haven’t already for a rundown of the full experience, which also includes Guitar Free Play. This mode will let you fully immerse yourself in our guitar-playing minigame while you play as Joel, Ellie, and The Last of Us composer Gustavo Santaolalla, and strum on the guitar, banjo, and steel resonator. Use FX pedals to modulate your performance, and test out your musical expertise with a fan favorite feature we’re so happy to spotlight in its own mode.</p>
<p class="">Part II Remastered features new additions to our suite of accessibility features, like Speech to Vibrations and Cinematic Descriptions, which we previously included in The Last of Us Part I. We’re excited to bring these features to the Part II Remastered experience, as we also are to introduce Speedrun Mode, which we also introduced in Part I.  We’ve also made some additions like dynamic lighting, Frame Forward, Gaze Direction, and new frame and logo options for Photo Mode, and we’re delighted to share that Photo Mode will be usable in No Return as well, ensuring you can capture all the unexpected and thrilling moments from your runs.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Inside The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s development</h2>
<p class="">We’ve also included features we hope will give you a deeper appreciation for the game and its development. That includes hours of new developer commentary accompanying cinematics from Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Shannon Woodward. There are also three Lost Levels that show early-development slices of levels that didn’t make it into the final game. Those sequences – Boar Hunt, Jackson Party, and Sewers – include developer commentary explaining the intention and plans for these sections, which you can hear by activating them via interactables strewn throughout these levels.</p>
<p class="">To further offer a glimpse behind-the-scenes of The Last of Us Part II’s production, we’re excited to share that Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II will be added to The Last of Us Part II Remastered in a post-launch update, (release date TBA) and be available to watch online (release date TBA).  A sequel to the original Grounded documentary for The Last of Us, the documentary will offer an in-depth look at Part II’s original development. Stay tuned to Naughty Dog’s social channels for updates on when to expect it.</p>
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<p class="">In the meantime, be sure to check out our awesome Features trailer if you haven’t watched it already. As you dive into your adventure on January 19, let us know how you’re faring against No Return’s Daily Runs and share your Part II Remastered Photo Mode shots from the mode with us using the hashtag #NoReturn! We’ll be sharing some of our favorites in the weeks to come on the official Naughty Dog Twitter.</p>
<p class="">From all of us at Naughty Dog, we’re so thankful to those of you returning to this story with The Last of Us Part II Remastered; and to all of our new players – welcome! We’re grateful for your support in allowing us to craft experiences that mean so much to our team and to know how much they mean to you.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Find out more about The Last of Us Part II Remastered’s new roguelike survival mode No Return </em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/no-return/"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/16/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-ps4-ps5-features-detailed-new-key-art-revealed/',
                'Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PS4 & PS5 features detailed, new key art revealed',
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<p class="">It’s been almost 30 years since Lara Croft took her first snowy steps in the mountains of Peru. In about 30 days, PlayStation players will get to re-experience Lara’s first three globe-trotting adventures, with a fresh look and feel in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. </p>
<p class="">How did we get here? That story takes us to Austin, TX in 1998.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Aspyr &amp; Lara go way back</strong></h3>
<p class="">A burgeoning video game company, Aspyr, launches Tomb Raider II on Macintosh computers. Aspyr continued with the Tomb Raider franchise until 2003, launching Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider III, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.</p>
<p class="">We’ve always wanted to revisit these titles, but we always debated the right approach. For years, we worked through the right balance of preservation and modernization. And once we felt we nailed it, we got in touch with our friends at Crystal Dynamics.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crystal Dynamics vision</strong></h3>
<p class="">As Crystal Dynamics continues to expand the Tomb Raider Franchise, the timing seemed perfect to reintroduce audiences to the games that started it all. We wanted to both honor the foundations of the franchise and make accessible to modern audiences the original games in all their glory. </p>
<p class="">What would the balance of preservation and modernization look like? We call it Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Remaster defined</strong></h3>
<p class="">Within pre-production, we divided the conversation into three buckets: engineering, gameplay, and art. With these categories in mind, we led our conversations in the same order.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Engineering goal – performance with pixel-perfect preservation</strong></h3>
<p class="">At the outset, we knew we would use the original source code and engine. Magic can’t simply be rebuilt. A critical feature for any updates we made was to allow the users to toggle back to the original look and feel for Tomb Raider I, II, and III.</p>
<p class="">It’s a love letter to all of our memories of these games, but it’s also truly fascinating to see how far hardware pushed in the ‘90s to make Tomb Raider work. Preserving that experience will continue to inspire engineers of today and tomorrow to push games to be more immersive and memorable.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gameplay goal – surprise and delight lifelong hardcore fans</strong></h3>
<p class="">We had a firm belief that the gameplay of Tomb Raider I, II, and III is timeless, and with our use of the existing source code, we had every jump, secret, enemy, and puzzle exactly as the original development team designed and intended.</p>
<p class="">So the conversation evolved into: how do we surprise and delight these fans? And that’s where we started brainstorming additions instead of revisions.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Classic and modern control options</strong></h3>
<p class="">For our modern controller settings, we take inspiration from the Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld era of Tomb Raider. These changes are felt mostly in the way Lara moves – the right stick has full camera control and Lara moves directionally based on camera position. </p>
<p class="">Just like our approach to the graphical presentation, the original tank-style controls are still available to players via a menu toggle.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Boss health bars</strong></h3>
<p class="">One of Tomb Raider’s strengths was the minimal UI. However, this can be frustrating for tougher bosses with massive amounts of health. We added a health bar to let you know if you should swap to the grenade launcher or if you should keep soaking pistol damage.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3D item sprites replacements</strong></h3>
<p class="">While the menus in Tomb Raider used 3D models for the health kit and ammo, the in-game assets were flat 2D sprites. This was a legacy compromise that we’ve adjusted to give a little more <em>umph </em>to item pick-ups.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Over 200 trophies</strong></h3>
<p class="">This is a big moment for the Tomb Raider community, so we made sure to pack in as much content as possible. We’re excited to say there are over 200 trophies to earn including (my personal favorite) locking the Butler in the freezer. Sorry, Winston! See below for a sneak peak of a few you can look forward to discovering!</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Photo mode</strong></h3>
<p class="">Exploring environments in Tomb Raider is magical. We want you to be able to share these environments and iconic moments, so we’ve added a robust photo mode to pose Lara, freeze gameplay, toggle between classic and modern graphics, and showcase these environments. We’re super excited to see what the community puts together with these modes.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>And a few more surprises</strong></h3>
<p class="">So much of what we love about Tomb Raider is discovery, and we don’t want to spoil that. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Art goal – visuals as in your memory</strong></h3>
<p class="">Once we finalized the engineering and gameplay intent, it was time to move on to our biggest challenge and changes for the project—the art. </p>
<p class="">Our philosophy here was rather straightforward; we want the games to look the way they did in your mind. We knew we were on the right track in our early playtests because some play testers didn’t even know they were playing with the modern art toggled on.</p>
<p class="">We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Crystal Dynamics on the following modern art updates:</p>
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<li><strong>Baked and real-time lighting effects</strong> – These changes add to the immersion and mood of the environment. </li>
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<li><strong>Graphics toggle</strong> – At any point during gameplay, including in Photo mode, you can swap between the original and modern graphics.</li>
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<li><strong>New models, environments, and enemies</strong> – As shown in our initial reveal, we’ve added new models for a consistent modern look and feel. We’re excited to showcase how these PS1 environments would look with modern technologies and tools.</li>
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<li><strong>New model for Lara Croft</strong> – Her original outfits are stunning. Her silhouette—iconic. Need I say more?</li>
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<li><strong>Additional updates</strong> – We love the classic look of the animations, textures, and VFX. We’ve made adjustments in the modern scheme to look consistent with the updated models for a polished final look.</li>
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<p class="">We send our admiration and thanks to the Tomb Raider community for inspiring us to work on this lovingly restored edition of Tomb Raider I-III. We’ll see you on February 14.</p>
<p class="">Pre-orders are available now on PlayStation Store.</p>
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<p class="">The New Year celebrations don’t have to finish on January 1. For a limited time* PlayStation Store is putting on a spectacular promotional show with a new wave of discounts. You’ll be able to save up to 75% on a variety of games, which include EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition (60% off), Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (60%) off and many more. </p>
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<p class="">You can check out the full list of titles included in the promotion below. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/cb82efd7-ada8-4dcb-8bbc-360562740689?emcid=ow-pl-502308">Head to Playstation Store</a> when the New Year Deals promotion starts* to find out your regional discount.</p>
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<li>60 Seconds! Reatomized</li>
<li>ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Ad Infinitum PS5</li>
<li>Afterimage</li>
<li>Ancient Dungeon VR</li>
<li>Arcade Game Series: Ms. Pac-Man</li>
<li>Arcade Game Series: Pac-Man</li>
<li>Arcade Series: 3-in-1 Pack</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Season Pass</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass</li>
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<li>Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</li>
<li>Astroneer</li>
<li>Batman: Arkham Collection</li>
<li>Batman: Arkham Knight – Premium Edition</li>
<li>Battlefield V Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Beyond: Two Souls</li>
<li>Black Adder Crime Scene</li>
<li>Blue Flames</li>
<li>Blue Flames PS5</li>
<li>Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Born Of Bread</li>
<li>Bratz®: Flaunt Your Fashion – Complete Edition</li>
<li>Bus Simulator 2023: City Driver</li>
<li>Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Digital Pro Edition</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Black Ops 4</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Digital Deluxe</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Deluxe</li>
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<li>Call of Duty: Ghosts – Gold Edition</li>
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<li>Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Legacy Edition</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered</li>
<li>Call of Duty: WWII – Digital Deluxe</li>
<li>Call of Duty: WWII – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Carnival Games</li>
<li>Castlevania Anniversary Collection</li>
<li>Chained Echoes</li>
<li>Chernobylite</li>
<li>Chernobylite – Autumn Dread Pack PS4</li>
<li>Chernobylite – Autumn Dread Pack PS5</li>
<li>Chernobylite – White Rose Pack PS4</li>
<li>Chernobylite – White Rose Pack PS5</li>
<li>Chess Ultra</li>
<li>Chess Ultra X: Purling London Bold Chess</li>
<li>Chess Ultra X: Purling London Mr. Jiver Art Chess</li>
<li>Chess Ultra X: Purling London Nette Robinson Art Chess</li>
<li>Chess Ultra X: Purling London Olivia Pilling Art Chess</li>
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<li>Chess Ultra: Imperial Chess Set</li>
<li>Chess Ultra: Isle of Lewis Chess Set</li>
<li>Chess Ultra: Pantheon Game Pack</li>
<li>Chess Ultra: Santa Monica Game Pack</li>
<li>Clone Drone In The Danger Zone</li>
<li>Clue/Cluedo</li>
<li>Cluedo – Epic Crime Collection</li>
<li>Construction Simulator – Spaceport Bundle</li>
<li>Control: Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Crash Bandicoot Bundle – N. Sane Trilogy + Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled</li>
<li>Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy</li>
<li>Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled – Nitros Oxide Edition</li>
<li>Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded</li>
<li>Cult of the Lamb</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Classics Vehicle Pack #1</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Legends Pack</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Season Pass PS4</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Season Pass PS5</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – SnowRunner Trucks Pack</li>
<li>Danganronpa 1-2 Reload</li>
<li>Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Shieldbreaker</li>
<li>Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PS4</li>
<li>Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PS5</li>
<li>Dead Island: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Dead Space – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Deadly Frost Pack</li>
<li>Deadly Frost Pack PS5</li>
<li>Detroit: Become Human</li>
<li>Devil May Cry HD Collection</li>
<li>Diablo® II: Resurrected™ – Standard</li>
<li>Diablo® Prime Evil Collection</li>
<li>Diablo® Prime Evil Collection – Upgrade</li>
<li>DIGIMON SURVIVE</li>
<li>DLC – Terminator: Resistance – Annihilation Line</li>
<li>DLC02 Sonic Superstars – LEGO Fun Pack</li>
<li>DmC: Devil May Cry – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition – PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>DOOM Eternal: Year One Pass (Standalone)</li>
<li>Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Edition</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass 3</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Xenoverse</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1 and 2 Bundle</li>
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<li>Dragon’s Crown Pro</li>
<li>DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing – Rally Edition</li>
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<li>Dying Light – Platinium Edition</li>
<li>Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Deluxe Edition PS4&amp;PS5</li>
<li>Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Deluxe Edition PS5</li>
<li>EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Enter the Gungeon</li>
<li>Everybody’s Golf</li>
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<li>Exoprimal_PS5</li>
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<li>Far Cry 5 – Season Pass</li>
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<li>Fernbus – Bus Pack 2</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Ardyn</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Gladiolus</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Ignis</li>
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<li>Fishing: North Atlantic – A.F. Theriault</li>
<li>Fishing: North Atlantic – Scallops</li>
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<li>Goat Simulator 3</li>
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<li>Gravity Rush Remastered</li>
<li>Gun Upgrade Materials Kit</li>
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<li>Hammerwatch II</li>
<li>Hammerwatch II: Anniversary Pack</li>
<li>Hammerwatch II: The Chronicles Edition</li>
<li>Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos</li>
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<li>Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X</li>
<li>Helldivers: Super-Earth Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition</li>
<li>Hotel: A Resort Simulator</li>
<li>Humankind PS5 &amp; PS4</li>
<li>Hunting Simulator</li>
<li>Hunting Simulator 2 Elite Edition</li>
<li>Isonzo</li>
<li>Isonzo – Reserve Pack</li>
<li>Isonzo – Veteran Pack</li>
<li>Jak 3</li>
<li>Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy</li>
<li>Jak II: Renegade</li>
<li>Jumanji: The Video Game</li>
<li>Kayak VR: Mirage</li>
<li>Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition</li>
<li>Killzone Shadow Fall</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts III – Re:Mind</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts III – Re:Mind + Concert Video</li>
<li>Kombat Pack</li>
<li>Laika: Aged Through Blood</li>
<li>LEGO DC Super-Villains</li>
<li>LEGO DC Super-Villains – Season Pass</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Season Pass</li>
<li>LEGO The Incredibles</li>
<li>Life is Strange Remastered Collection</li>
<li>Little Nightmares</li>
<li>Little Nightmares I &amp; II Bundle PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Little Nightmares II PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Macan PS4&amp;PS5</li>
<li>Mad Max</li>
<li>Maximum Football 2020</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Call to Arms</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – JumpShip Edition</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Legend of the Kestrel Lancers</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Rise of Rasalhague</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – The Dragon’s Gambit</li>
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<li>Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience</li>
<li>Mirror’s Edge Catalyst</li>
<li>Monopoly Family Fun Pack</li>
<li>Monopoly Madness</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross 3: Special Edition</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game 3</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise – Bundle Deluxe Kit</li>
<li>MONSTER HUNTER RISE (PS4)</li>
<li>MONSTER HUNTER RISE (PS5)</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Deluxe Kit</li>
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<li>Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 2</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat X</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat X – XL Pack</li>
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<li>Moving Out – The Employees of the Month Pack</li>
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<li>MudRunner – American Wilds Expansion</li>
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<li>MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame</li>
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<li>My Hero One’s Justice Mission – Above and Beyond</li>
<li>My Hero One’s Justice Mission – Gale Inasa Yoarashi</li>
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<li>My Hero One’s Justice Playable Character – Pro Hero Endeavor</li>
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<li>Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy</li>
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<li>Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm</li>
<li>NBA 2K Playgrounds 2</li>
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<li>Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Standard Edition</li>
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<li>One Piece: Burning Blood</li>
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<li>Paleo Pines</li>
<li>Party Friends</li>
<li>Persona 4 Arena Ultimax</li>
<li>Persona 5 Royal</li>
<li>Persona 5 Royal – Digital Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Plague Inc The Cure</li>
<li>Plague Inc: Evolved</li>
<li>Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2</li>
<li>Predator: Hunting Grounds</li>
<li>QUANTUM ERROR</li>
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<li>Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR PS5</li>
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<li>Real Truck Simulator USA : Car Games</li>
<li>Red Matter</li>
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<li>Resident Evil 0</li>
<li>Resident Evil 2</li>
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<li>Resident Evil 3</li>
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<li>Resident Evil 5</li>
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<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard PS5</li>
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<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Season Pass_PS5</li>
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<li>Resident Evil Village Gold Edition PS5</li>
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<li>Shinsengumi Enjoyment Set</li>
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<li>Skul: The Hero Slayer</li>
<li>Slender: The Arrival (Anniversary Edition)</li>
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<li>Snow Miku 2016</li>
<li>SnowRunner – 2 Year Anniversary Edition</li>
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<li>SnowRunner – Year 1 Pass + Year 2 Pass + Year 3 Pass</li>
<li>Sonic Forces – Digital Standard Edition</li>
<li>Sonic Frontiers Standard Edition (Main Game)</li>
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<li>Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Deluxe Edition (PS5)</li>
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<li>SteamWorld Build &amp; Dig</li>
<li>Super Bomberman R</li>
<li>Sword Upgrade Materials Kit</li>
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<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes</li>
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<li>The Evil Within – The Assignment</li>
<li>The Evil Within – The Consequence</li>
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<li>The Jackbox Party Pack 5</li>
<li>The Jackbox Party Pack 7</li>
<li>The Jackbox Party Pack Trilogy</li>
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<li>Tourist Bus Simulator</li>
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<li>Truck Driver – Heading North DLC</li>
<li>Truck Simulator Driver 2023: Europe Cargo</li>
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<li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Gold Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
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<li>Arcade Series: 3-in-1 Pack</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Season Pass</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Siege of Paris</li>
<li>Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids</li>
<li>Assetto Corsa – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Astro Bot Rescue Mission</li>
<li>Astroneer</li>
<li>Batman: Arkham Collection</li>
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<li>Battlefield V Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Beyond: Two Souls</li>
<li>Black Adder Crime Scene</li>
<li>Blue Flames</li>
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<li>Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition</li>
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<li>Bratz®: Flaunt Your Fashion – Complete Edition</li>
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<li>Call of Duty Ghosts &amp; Season Pass Bundle</li>
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<li>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered</li>
<li>Call of Duty: WWII – Digital Deluxe</li>
<li>Call of Duty: WWII – Gold Edition</li>
<li>Carnival Games</li>
<li>Chained Echoes</li>
<li>Chernobylite</li>
<li>Chernobylite – Autumn Dread Pack PS4</li>
<li>Chernobylite – Autumn Dread Pack PS5</li>
<li>Chernobylite – White Rose Pack PS4</li>
<li>Chernobylite – White Rose Pack PS5</li>
<li>Clone Drone In The Danger Zone</li>
<li>Clue/Cluedo</li>
<li>Cluedo – Epic Crime Collection</li>
<li>Construction Simulator – Spaceport Bundle</li>
<li>Control: Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy</li>
<li>Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded</li>
<li>Cult of the Lamb</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Classics Vehicle Pack #1</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Legends Pack</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Season Pass PS4</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – Season Pass PS5</li>
<li>Dakar Desert Rally – SnowRunner Trucks Pack</li>
<li>Danganronpa 1-2 Reload</li>
<li>Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Color of Madness</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon: The Shieldbreaker</li>
<li>Darkest Dungeon®</li>
<li>Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PS4</li>
<li>Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PS5</li>
<li>Dead Island: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Dead Space – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Deadly Frost Pack</li>
<li>Deadly Frost Pack PS5</li>
<li>Demeo</li>
<li>Detroit: Become Human</li>
<li>Devil May Cry HD Collection</li>
<li>Diablo® II: Resurrected™ – Standard</li>
<li>Diablo® Prime Evil Collection</li>
<li>Diablo® Prime Evil Collection – Upgrade</li>
<li>DIGIMON SURVIVE – EU</li>
<li>DLC – Terminator: Resistance – Annihilation Line</li>
<li>DLC02 Sonic Superstars – LEGO Fun Pack</li>
<li>DmC: Devil May Cry – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition – PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DOOM Eternal: Year One Pass (Add-On)</li>
<li>DOOM Eternal: Year One Pass (Standalone)</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Edition</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Pass 3</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Xenoverse</li>
<li>Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1 and 2 Bundle</li>
<li>DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT Legendary Edition</li>
<li>DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing – Rally Edition</li>
<li>DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing (BASE GAME)</li>
<li>Drunkn Bar Fight</li>
<li>Dying Light – Platinium Edition</li>
<li>EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>eFootball™ 2024: Leo Messi Edition</li>
<li>Enter the Gungeon</li>
<li>Everybody’s Golf</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Automatron PS4</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Contraptions Workshop</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Far Harbor</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Nuka-World</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Vault-Tec Workshop</li>
<li>Fallout 4 – Wasteland Workshop</li>
<li>Fallout 76</li>
<li>Far Cry 5 – Season Pass</li>
<li>Far Cry 6 – Season Pass</li>
<li>Far Cry 6 Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>FAR CRY®6 Gold Edition</li>
<li>Fernbus</li>
<li>Fernbus – Bus Pack 1</li>
<li>Fernbus – Bus Pack 2</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Ardyn</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Gladiolus</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Ignis</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Episode Prompto</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Royal Edition</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Royal Pack</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV – Season Pass</li>
<li>Fishing: North Atlantic</li>
<li>Fishing: North Atlantic – A.F. Theriault</li>
<li>Fishing: North Atlantic – Scallops</li>
<li>Gangs of Sherwood</li>
<li>Gas Station Simulator</li>
<li>Generation Zero ® – Base Warfare Starter Bundle</li>
<li>Generation Zero® – Reinforced Flakmoped Pack</li>
<li>Ghostrunner 2 Brutal Edition</li>
<li>Goat Simulator</li>
<li>Goat Simulator 3</li>
<li>GOL2 – Age of Giants World</li>
<li>GOL2 – El Dorado</li>
<li>GOL2 – Frozen Lands World</li>
<li>GOL2 – IAP Season Pass</li>
<li>GOL2 – Lunar Age World</li>
<li>GOL2 – Sandy Shores World</li>
<li>GOL2 – Sweet Haven World</li>
<li>GOL2 – Under The Sea World</li>
<li>GOTY Upgrade Bundle</li>
<li>Gravity Rush Remastered</li>
<li>Guilty Gear -Strive-</li>
<li>Gun Upgrade Materials Kit</li>
<li>Hajwala</li>
<li>Hammerwatch II</li>
<li>Hammerwatch II: Anniversary Pack</li>
<li>Hammerwatch II: The Chronicles Edition</li>
<li>Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos</li>
<li>HATSUNE MIKU PROJECT DIVA X – Unlock All Module Keys</li>
<li>Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X</li>
<li>Helldivers: Super-Earth Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Hobo: Tough Life</li>
<li>Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition</li>
<li>Hunting Simulator</li>
<li>Hunting Simulator 2 Elite Edition</li>
<li>Isonzo</li>
<li>Isonzo – Reserve Pack</li>
<li>Isonzo – Veteran Pack</li>
<li>Jak 3</li>
<li>Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy</li>
<li>Jumanji: The Video Game</li>
<li>Kayak VR: Mirage</li>
<li>Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts III – Re:Mind</li>
<li>Kingdom Hearts III – Re:Mind + Concert Video</li>
<li>Laika: Aged Through Blood</li>
<li>LEGO DC Super-Villains</li>
<li>LEGO DC Super-Villains – Season Pass</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2</li>
<li>LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – Season Pass</li>
<li>LEGO The Incredibles</li>
<li>Life is Strange Remastered Collection</li>
<li>Little Nightmares</li>
<li>Little Nightmares I &amp; II Bundle PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Little Nightmares II PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Macan PS4&amp;PS5</li>
<li>Mad Max</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Call to Arms</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Heroes of the Inner Sphere</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – JumpShip Edition</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Legend of the Kestrel Lancers</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Rise of Rasalhague</li>
<li>MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – The Dragon’s Gambit</li>
<li>MediEvil</li>
<li>Mirror’s Edge Catalyst</li>
<li>Monopoly Family Fun Pack</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross 3: Special Edition</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game 3</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise – Bundle Deluxe Kit</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak</li>
<li>Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Deluxe Kit</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 2</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat X</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat X – XL Pack</li>
<li>Moving Out</li>
<li>Moving Out – Movers In Paradise</li>
<li>Moving Out – The Employees of the Month Pack</li>
<li>MudRunner – American Wilds Edition</li>
<li>MudRunner – American Wilds Expansion</li>
<li>Musashi</li>
<li>MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame</li>
<li>MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame – Special Edition</li>
<li>Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4</li>
<li>Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Season Pass 2</li>
<li>NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER Season Pass 4</li>
<li>Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm</li>
<li>NBA 2K Playgrounds 2</li>
<li>Need for Speed Rivals – Complete Edition</li>
<li>Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Standard Edition</li>
<li>Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>On The Road</li>
<li>One Piece: Burning Blood</li>
<li>Overpass 2</li>
<li>Paleo Pines</li>
<li>Persona 4 Arena Ultimax</li>
<li>Persona 5 Royal</li>
<li>Persona 5 Royal – Digital Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Plague Inc The Cure</li>
<li>Plague Inc: Evolved</li>
<li>Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2</li>
<li>Predator: Hunting Grounds</li>
<li>Rabbids Party of Legends</li>
<li>Rainbow Six Extraction Standard Edition</li>
<li>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Real Truck Simulator USA : Car Games</li>
<li>Red Matter</li>
<li>Resident Evil</li>
<li>Resident Evil 0</li>
<li>Resident Evil 2</li>
<li>Resident Evil 2 – Extra DLC Pack</li>
<li>Resident Evil 2 – Extra DLC Pack (PS5)</li>
<li>Resident Evil 2 (PS5)</li>
<li>Resident Evil 3</li>
<li>Resident Evil 3 – Classic Costume Pack</li>
<li>RESIDENT EVIL 3 – Classic Costume Pack (PS5)</li>
<li>Resident Evil 3 (PS5)</li>
<li>Resident Evil 4</li>
<li>Resident Evil 5</li>
<li>Resident Evil 6</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard PS5</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Season Pass</li>
<li>Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Season Pass_PS5</li>
<li>Resident Evil Code: Veronica X</li>
<li>Resident Evil Village Gold Edition PS4</li>
<li>Resident Evil Village Gold Edition PS5</li>
<li>Resident Exvil 7 – End of Zoe</li>
<li>Resident Exvil 7 – End of Zoe_PS5</li>
<li>Ryoma Growth Support Kit</li>
<li>Sackboy: A Big Adventure PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>SEGA Mega Drive Classics</li>
<li>Session – Year One Complete Edition</li>
<li>Shinsengumi Enjoyment Set</li>
<li>Shredders</li>
<li>Skul: The Hero Slayer</li>
<li>Slender: The Arrival (Anniversary Edition)</li>
<li>Snooker 19</li>
<li>Snooker 19 – Challenge Pack</li>
<li>Snooker 19: Gold Edition</li>
<li>Snow Miku 2010-2015 Pack</li>
<li>Snow Miku 2016</li>
<li>SnowRunner – 2 Year Anniversary Edition</li>
<li>SnowRunner – Year 1 Pass + Year 2 Pass</li>
<li>SnowRunner – Year 1 Pass + Year 2 Pass + Year 3 Pass</li>
<li>Sonic Forces</li>
<li>Sonic Frontiers Standard Edition (Main Game)</li>
<li>Sonic Superstars</li>
<li>Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack</li>
<li>Special Edition (EU/US/ASIA)</li>
<li>Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Deluxe Edition (PS5)</li>
<li>SteamWorld Build</li>
<li>SteamWorld Build &amp; Dig</li>
<li>Sword Upgrade Materials Kit</li>
<li>Synth Riders</li>
<li>Team Sonic Racing</li>
<li>Teardown – Season Pass</li>
<li>Teardown – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>TERA Coin 1,000</li>
<li>TERA Coin 10,000 (+1,000 Bonus)</li>
<li>TERA Coin 2,000 (+100 Bonus)</li>
<li>TERA Coin 5,000 (+300 Bonus)</li>
<li>Terminator: Resistance Enhanced</li>
<li>The Assignment</li>
<li>The Consequence</li>
<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition</li>
<li>The Evil Within</li>
<li>The Executioner</li>
<li>The Jackbox Party Pack 5</li>
<li>The Jackbox Party Pack 7</li>
<li>The Jackbox Party Pack Trilogy</li>
<li>The LEGO Movie Videogame</li>
<li>The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game</li>
<li>The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™</li>
<li>The Texas Chain Saw Massacre</li>
<li>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Outfit Pack Bundle</li>
<li>theHunter: Call of the Wild™ – Ambusher Pack</li>
<li>theHunter: Call of the Wild™ – Labrador Retriever</li>
<li>theHunter: Call of the Wild™ – Traveler’s Cosmetic Bundle</li>
<li>Third Division Armament Expansion Kit</li>
<li>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint – Year 1 Pass</li>
<li>Tourist Bus Simulator</li>
<li>Tourist Bus Simulator – Bus Pack 1</li>
<li>Tourist Bus Simulator – Bus Pack 2</li>
<li>Truck Driver</li>
<li>Truck Driver – Heading North DLC</li>
<li>Truck Simulator Driver 2023: Europe Cargo</li>
<li>UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection</li>
<li>Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr</li>
<li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Deluxe Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Gold Edition PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline</li>
<li>Wild Card Football</li>
<li>Wild Card Football – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Wild Card Football – Season Pass</li>
<li>Wild Card Football – Ultimate Edition</li>
<li>Wild Card Football – Ultimate Outfit Pack</li>
<li>Wizard with a Gun – Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>Wolf Simulator : RPG Survival Animal Battle</li>
<li>Wolfenstein: The New Order</li>
<li>WRC 5 eSports Edition</li>
<li>WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship</li>
<li>WRC Collection</li>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*The New Year Deals promotion starts 00.00am PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday January 17 and concludes</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>11:59 PM PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday January 31.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/17/bulletstorm-vr-sci-fi-shooters-ps-vr2-features-detailed/',
                'Bulletstorm VR: sci-fi shooter’s PS VR2 features detailed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/df802aca4bf45d3820b983afa05674485e771a1c.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Welcome to Stygia! Stroll along the tranquil corridors of this once luxurious resort planet, serenaded by the sweet sounds of explosions and gunfire. Sit back and take in the vivid colors of the sunset – the secret ingredient is gamma radiation! Why not make some new friends? Our friendly cannibal gangs would kill to meet you.</p>
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<p class="">Bulletstorm VR invites you to a blood-soaked and adrenaline-fuelled story with guns, gore, and gruesome enemies. Playing as Grayson Hunt, former elite mercenary and current space pirate, you are marooned on a hell planet and the only way out is through – through a hail of bullets, that is. You and your squad must survive not only the horrors of the planet’s inhabitants but also exact vengeance on the man who put you there – your ex-commander, General Victor Sarrano.</p>
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<p class="">The secret to any good vacation is packing smart, and your trip to Stygia would be incomplete without a kick-ass arsenal you can wield with your own two hands. Yes, two – give it to your enemies with both hands with Bulletstorm VR’s exclusive and full support for dual-wielding weapons. Like everyone else, you too must have wondered, in moments of quiet reflection, what does it feel like to lasso a bloodthirsty mutant with an energy leash and sling them into a razor sharp cactus? Well, wonder no more! The energy leash in Bulletstorm VR is a dynamic weapon that lets you pull, push, trap, and even explode enemies up close and far away.</p>
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<p class="">A resort getaway is the perfect place to explore a different side of yourself. Who are you when you’re not a space pirate, grinding away at your day job, shooting up skull-faced goons? Maybe you’re a baddie with an attitude and brand new energy blades. Bulletstorm VR lets you play two brand new levels as Trishka Novak and dual-wield energy blade weapons as sharp as her tongue.</p>
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<p class="">Of course, you always need familiar favorites on holiday, just in case you start feeling homesick. And what’s more familiar than the comforting heft of a good old-fashioned gun? Nothing quite like a rifle with a 100-round magazine to help you lie back in peace (and your enemies in pieces). We have rocket-launching revolvers, multitasking high-speed drill blasters, and bazookas with exploding footballs. Or, how about a four-barrelled shotgun? After all, if you can’t go a little overboard on holiday, when can you?</p>
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<p class="">Sounds like a dream vacation? With the PS VR2, dreams become a virtual reality – or as real as cutting-edge haptics and visuals allow. A 110-degree field of vision lets you take in Bulletstorm’s next-generation visuals – and keep an eye on enemies and traps. The 2000 x 2040 resolution rate per eye brings the grit of Stygia’s badlands and terrordomes to life while the six-axis motion sensing system lets you embody Grayson Hunt as he shoots, punches, kicks, and drinks his way through the planet’s underbelly.</p>
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<p class="">With the PS VR2 Sense controllers, each action immerses you deeper into the world of Bulletstorm. Explosions reverberate not only in your ears but also in your hands. Each weapon in your arsenal feels different in your hands – letting you instinctively know when to reload and how to adjust your aim.</p>
<p class="">So join us this January 18 for the trip of your dreams – and your enemies’ nightmares. See you in Stygia, boners!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/22/20240122-psstorepromo/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) January Deals promotion comes to PlayStation Store',
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<p class="">For a limited time* PlayStation Store is putting on a spectacular promotional show January Deals with a new wave of discounts. You’ll be able to save up to 80% on a variety of games, which include EA Sports FC 24 – Ultimate Edition (60% off), Street Fighter 6 (34% off), Hazelight Bundle (67% off) and many more. </p>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/category/25f30db3-5c40-4abe-a7fd-d1ca3869d357?emcid=ow-pl-502311" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/category/25f30db3-5c40-4abe-a7fd-d1ca3869d357?emcid=ow-pl-502311" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Head to PlayStation Store</a> to find out your regional discount.</p>
<p class=""><em>*The January Deals promotion starts Asia local on Wednesday January 17 and concludes Asia local on Wednesday January 31.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/19/genshin-impact-version-4-4-brings-new-friends-and-visual-enhancements-jan-31/',
                'Genshin Impact version 4.4 brings new friends and visual enhancements Jan 31',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/43c359e9de7770b84096d74fe8540d62fb5a25f3-scaled.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Hello, Travelers! The <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/genshin-impact/?smcid=ma">Genshin Impact</a> dev team is excited to wish you all the best for the new year and announce our first version update of 2024! Version 4.4 Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze will be released on January 31 and brings us back to Liyue! You are invited to join Xianyun and Gaming to celebrate the new year in Teyvat, enjoy the festivities and obtain numerous rewards, including 10 + 3 Intertwined Fate, a free 4-star Liyue character, and a new outfit for Xingqiu.</p>
<p class="">Additionally, Chenyu Valley to the northwest of Liyue, is finally open for exploration. Visit the village brimming with tea fragrance and the bustling port connecting Fontaine, and seek out tales of adepti amongst the breathtaking mountains surrounded by clouds and mist.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Generous rewards and new outfits for the new year</strong></h3>
<p class="">The Lantern Rite will once again light up Liyue Harbor soon to celebrate the new year in Teyvat, with its new theme: kites! These can take multiple shapes and patterns, and even include Fontainian mechanisms that allow people’s hopes to be carried far and wide for the year to come. By participating in the event’s mini-games, you will also earn Festive Fever which will allow you to obtain various rewards, including Xingqiu’s new free outfit.</p>
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<p class="">Besides this, the daily login event and New Year mails will be back again! By logging in daily within a certain period of time, you can receive Intertwined Fate ×10. You will then also receive Intertwined Fate ×3 and Fragile Resin ×2 via in-game mails. In addition, Ganyu and Shenhe will both receive new outfits, that are available in store with a limited-time discount.</p>
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<p class="">The new year also ushers in new friendships. Our adeptus friend, Cloud Retainer, finally reveals herself in her human form Xianyun and becomes a playable 5-star Anemo character, who wields the catalyst. Using her adepti powers and mechanical inventions, she can leap into the air and dash forward two more times, or heal nearby characters and enhance their jump height and Plunging Attacks. Gaming, a new 4-star Pyro Claymore wielder will also appear. He is an enthusiast of Wushou dancing, an art inspired by traditional lion dance, which incorporates movements from this dance into his combat style. In Version 4.4 Event Wishes, Xianyun and Gaming both debut along with Nahida’s rerun in the first half of the version, while the latter half will see the reruns of Xiao and Yae Miko.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mountains stand tall, with jade beneath</strong></h3>
<p class="">Northwest of the bustling Liyue Harbor, Travelers will discover Chenyu Vale, a stunning new area with beautiful towering mountains and tranquil rivers. In this area, you will find important human settlements such as Qiaoying Village and Yilong Wharf, as well as mist-shrouded mountains where tales of adepti await.</p>
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<p class="">The name of Chenyu Vale, meaning <em>where jade descends</em>, comes from a legend of an adeptus who threw a pair of jade bracelets into the waters to protect the locals from a flood. As this auspicious story is passed down through generations, the local people and businesses also flourish. The impressive Yilong Wharf, known for its majestic water elevators, serves as a vital link for commerce between Liyue and Fontaine. Another human settlement, Qiaoying Village, has long been known for tea production, which involves a roasting method created by the adepti.</p>
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<p class="">But most of Chenyu Valley belongs to the wild hills, valleys, waterfalls and tales of the adepti. Legendary beasts also reside here, including the new boss enemy, the Solitary Suanni. As you delve into the mountains and winding paths, the history of this land will reveal itself.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A valley created with new technology</strong></h3>
<p class="">Being a part of Liyue, Chenyu Vale is also inspired by a traditional oriental aesthetic. To render its hills, valleys, and waterfalls in the distance and near with enveloping clouds and mist in a style similar to shan shui painting, we deployed two new technologies: Global Far Fog (GFF) and Gradient Tint Rock on PlayStation and PC, as well as a simplified version on mobile.</p>
<p class="">Clouds and mist are constantly present in Chenyu Vale, and the Global Far Fog (GFF) feature allows you to better observe how they take on different forms around the rolling hills. By taking into account height, terrain, and other conditions, the developers were able to allow Volumetric Fog to change in density and direction as it passes through different locations. For example, thick clouds converge in low, narrow areas of the valley, while light mist lingers around the cape of the mountains or open areas.</p>
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<p class="">Inspired by shan shui, a traditional painting style, and ink wash techniques, Gradient Tint Rock technology is a new tool that our artists and developers created to portray different parts of the lofty mountains through transitions between three colors: cyan, green, and tan. By creating various distance fields in 3D and customizing them for each mountain, it is possible to see a different color gradient depending on the altitude, distance, textural characteristics of the rocks, and structure of each mountain. For example, the leafy parts, the summit and the ubac will appear in dark cyan and green, while the barren paths and the lower parts can gradually integrate into a lighter earthy tan, hence the name of the technique: Gradient Tint Rock.</p>
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<p class="">We highly recommend exploring the peak of Mt. Lingmeng or Mt. Mingyuan, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Chenyu Vale. With Global Far Fog and Gradient Tint Rock, we want to offer you an even more intense and visually impressive experience during your exploration journey.</p>
<p class="">Last but not least, we’d like to extend our thanks to everyone who has joined us on our journey in Teyvat. We hope you enjoy the Lantern Rite celebrations and the compelling new adventures in Chenyu Vale. Wishing you a fantastic new year, and looking forward to seeing you next time!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/19/share-of-the-week-god-of-war-ragnarok-valhalla-again/',
                'Share of the Week – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (again)',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to travel back to the shores of Valhalla to face Kratos’ past in God of War Ragnarök using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Dadavidtd/status/1747635165222834540/photo/1"><em>Dadavidtd</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Blade of Olympus at a cyclops</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/luucas_saantana/status/1746450635568910693/photo/1"><em>luucas_saantana</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Helios hanging from Kratos’ belt</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/sorathluna/status/1747506055876088276/photo/3"><em>sorathluna</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swinging the Blades of Chaos set aflame</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Falconswift87/status/1746457662911287377/photo/1"><em>Falconswift87</em></a><em> </em><em>shares a portrait of Freya in her full armor on the sands of Valhalla</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/AaronViegas6/status/1746414149356466296/photo/1"><em>AaronViegas6</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Kratos swipes the Blade of Olympus in a blue flaming arch</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/crisg_art/status/1747642951008715045/photo/4"><em>crisg_art</em></a><em> </em><em>shares Tyr kneels with his eyes glowing and surrounded by flame.</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  The Last of Us Part II Remastered</p>
<p class="">SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 24, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re diving into The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Share harrowing moments from Ellie and Abby’s journeys using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/19/blizzard-shares-diablo-iv-construct-build-strategies-for-season-3-live-january-23/',
                'Blizzard shares Diablo IV Construct build strategies for Season 3, live January 23',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/de9d491a170fc771645dc24fdaf4d498335f0f5c.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Fight through fearsome Vaults and avoid lethal hazards while fighting alongside your Seneschal Companion in <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/diablo-iv/?smcid=ma">Diablo IV</a>’s<em> </em>Season of the Construct. On January 23, dive into a new Seasonal Questline where you’ll receive your very own Seneschal Construct. As an exclusive deep dive for Season of the Construct, we’re going to give an overview of how to earn your Construct and the Stones needed to increase their lethality. Here’s the insider scoop on key builds you can use to obliterate your enemies.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crush, conquer, Constructs</strong></h2>
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<p class="">The Seneschal Construct is obtained during the Seasonal Questline in Season of the Construct. To begin the Seasonal Questline, you’ll need to create a new Seasonal Character and select the Skip Main Campaign option to dive right in<em>.</em> If you have not yet completed the Main Campaign, create a new character on the Seasonal realm, complete the prologue, and then use the Skip Main Campaign option to access the Seasonal Questline.</p>
<p class="">Once your Seneschal Companion is obtained, your next step is to customize them with Governing<strong> </strong>and Tuning<strong> </strong>Stones. Governing Stones give your companion a variety of abilities, ranging from launching smaller Constructs to detonate on impact to shooting down enemy projectiles. Tuning Stones modify the skills of the associated Governing Stones, such as increasing the attack speed or instantly destroying enemy barriers. Each Construct can be customized with two Governing Stones and six Tuning Stones (three Tuning stones to modify one Governing Stone), leading to a variety of potent combinations to uncover.</p>
<p class="">These stones can be obtained in a few different ways. The primary way to earn these will be from Vaults, an all-new dungeon type that pits players against lethal hazards and enemy Constructs. Additionally, they can be earned as a completion reward from defeating the Seasonal Boss, completing Arcane Tremors in the Overworld, or by unlocking them in the Season Journey.</p>
<p class="">Defeating enemy Constructs will also drop Shattered Stone, which can be used to craft Governing and Tuning Stones at your local Jeweler.</p>
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<p class="">Once you have multiple copies of the same Governing and Tuning Stones, you can merge stones of a similar quality together to increase their overall Level. Leveling up your Governing and Tuning Stones is key to maximizing your Seneschal Companion to be the ultimate ally in your fight against the Constructs.</p>
<p class="">With your Seneschal Companion at your side, here’s some insider builds you can use to mercilessly crush your foes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Insider scoop: Seneschal builds for the intrepid Wanderer</strong></h2>
<p class="">Each Governing and Tuning Stone in Diablo IV has its own advantages that can translate to unique playstyles and combat styles. Here’s a few builds that will have you slaying in Season of the Construct.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bushwack Gyrate Lieutenant</strong></h3>
<p class="">Recommended classes: Sorcerer, Rogue</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Bushwack<br/>Tuning Stones: Arcing Support, Registered Danage, Frigid Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Gyrate<br/>Tuning Stones: Voluminous Support, Mockery Support, Initiative Support</li>
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<p class="">With this utility-focused build, your Seneschal Companion teleports to your enemies – instantly attacking them and dealing damage to surrounding enemies. The Construct also taunts enemies and pulls them in, attracting and collecting your enemies to their position while you deal copious amounts of damage from the sidelines.</p>
<p class="">Cast skills from across the skirmish as a Sorcerer or Rogue and rain down chaos while the Seneschal grabs their attention.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Autodefense Lightning Vortex</strong></h3>
<p class="">Recommended classes: Barbarian, Druid</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Autodefense<br/>Tuning Stones: Voluminous Support, Gripping Support, Initiative Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Lightning Bolt<br/>Tuning Stones: Multi-shot Support, Piercing Support, Seeking Support</li>
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<p class="">This melee-focused build amplifies the area-of-effect of your Seneschal Companion’s attacks, while Gripping Support pulls in any enemies to the Seneschal that have their projectiles stopped by Autodefense.</p>
<p class="">The key part of this build relies on the Initiative Support Tuning Stone—which auto-teleports the Seneschal Companion to you—consistently drawing enemies closer and making it easier to dispatch them. The Autodefense Stone also makes you nearly immune to enemy projectiles while it’s active. The set-up on Lightning Bolt deals general crowd control damage, softening up your foes as you plunge in for the kill.</p>
<p class="">Barbarians will crush their opponents left and right, while melee-focused Druid builds (Stormclaw and Werewolf builds) will relish in the frenzied brawls this stone combination brings.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fire Tempest Accelerant</strong></h3>
<p class="">Recommended classes: Necromancer, Rogue</p>
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<li>Governing Stone: Tempest<br/>Tuning Stones: Arcing Support, Duration Support, Voluminous Support</li>
<li>Governing Stone: Focus Fire<br/>Tuning Stones: Dusk Support, Gripping Support, Voluminous Support</li>
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<p class="">This deadly build benefits classes that deal high amounts of damage-per-second. The Tempest Governing Stone is mechanically more complex, but very satisfying to use if pulled off correctly. The Tempest Stone damage-over-time amplifies the longer the effect persists, increasing in strength as it leaps to a new enemy after each one dies. It quickly goes from not dealing a lot of damage to clearing screens if you can continue to feed the damage-over-time effect.<br/></p>
<p class="">On Focus Fire, Dusk Support interrupts enemy attacks and reduces their overall damage output. Gripping Support helps by pulling enemies towards your companion and sets up Focus Fire to hit more enemies. Finally, Voluminous Support makes the damage area wider ensuring more enemies are hit.<br/><br/>Rogues and Necromancers will easily capitalize on this heavy damage-over-time build from their respective classes, harnessing the slow burn of the Tempest Governing Stone. Duration Support makes the Tempest effect last longer giving it a much higher chance to spread, with the additional duration increasing the overall damage Tempest deals.These builds are only a start. Experiment and theory craft with the Seneschal Companion to find your favorite playstyle making you the ultimate Vault plunderer. We’ll see you in Diablo IV’s<em> </em>Season of the Construct when it arrives on January 23.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/22/7-fun-local-multiplayer-games-available-with-playstation-plus/',
                '7 fun local multiplayer games available with PlayStation Plus',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/b2d4139702f0a93deaffca2d0fb221919b4ce1a5.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">You ever get one of those awkward phone calls from your cousin that he and his family are in town and want to drop in for an unexpected house visit? Or your buddy texts you about arguing with their roommate, and they need to come over and cool down. Or, perhaps, the most dread-inducing — your coworker’s kid-sitter canceled, and they need an emergency backup. Suddenly, you’ve got guests over, and you need to keep them entertained for a while. Fortunately for you, you’ve got a <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/?smcid=mablog">PlayStation Plus</a> membership and extra controllers, which means one thing:  it’s local multiplayer time.</p>
<p class="">But even if you’re not in an urgent need to keep a surprise audience entertained, getting a group of players together on the couch to have a good time is one of the best uses of your PlayStation. There are plenty of amazing PS4 and PS5 games you can always boot up whenever you need a good serving of multiplayer mayhem. Here are some of our favorites available with PlayStation Plus.*</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nobody Saves The World</h2>
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<li><strong>Drinkbox Studios</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>2 players </strong></li>
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<p class="">Everyone’s a hero in this chaotic transformation-focused action/RPG. With the aid of a magic wand, your bland amorphous humanoid character assumes myriad different forms, each with a unique playstyle–and, with a friend in tow, you can take on forms that cover for each other’s weaknesses or double up on your strengths. With hundreds of combinations of forms and abilities to explore and blast through foes, you’ll have hours of fun with bodily modification.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Available as a PlayStation Plus January 2024 Monthly game.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands</h2>
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<li><strong>Gearbox Studios</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>Up to 4 players on PS5, 2 players on PS4</strong></li>
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<p class="">The weirdness and humor of the beloved Borderlands series continues in this tabletop fantasy-themed spinoff. You and three of your friends/frenemies can play together in a weird and wild fantasy loot-driven FPS with your own customizable characters in classes like Stabbomancer and Brr-zerker. Use melee weapons, spells, and (of course) lots and lots of crazy guns to eradicate enemies and get all the sweet, sweet rewards. Play in either normal co-op mode or coopetition mode, where you’ll need to squabble to decide who gets what loot.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection</h2>
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<li><strong>Capcom</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4</strong></li>
<li><strong>2 player competitive</strong></li>
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<p class="">We all know and love Street Fighter. Even if your play partner’s never thrown a Hadoken in their life, it’ll only take a couple of minutes to learn, and then you’ve got even more fun and strategy to dig into. With 12 different Street Fighter games in one package, you can stick with the classic Street Fighter II titles, or dig deep into the later Alpha and III series. You don’t have to be able to do the Daigo Parry to have hours of fun digging into the storied history of Street Fighter with a friend–but once you’ve had fun playing competitively, you may want to take your skills to the next level.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dragon’s Crown Pro</h2>
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<li><strong>VanillaWare/Atlus USA</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4</strong></li>
<li><strong>Up to 4 players</strong></li>
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<p class="">Don’t have your dice and Dungeon Master gear on hand for your tabletop roleplaying session? Boot up Dragon’s Crown Pro and take your gang of adventurers on a gorgeous side-scrolling journey through realms of treasure and fantasy. Play as one of six classes and travel into dungeons as a band of up to four players, felling fearsome foes in fierce action gameplay and returning to the tavern with tales of bravado and plenty of sweet loot. Customize your warrior with skill trees to create your dream fantasy fighter. Will you discover the legendary Dragon’s Crown?*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge</h2>
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<li><strong>Tribute Games/Dotemu</strong></li>
<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
<li><strong>6 players on/offline </strong></li>
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<p class="">Take a trip back to the days of multiplayer Turtle beat-em-up action at the local arcade, but with brand-new visuals, super special moves, loads of secrets, and no need to worry if some kid before you spilled orange soda on the player-three joystick. Run through the single-session arcade mode with up to six players or, if you’re spending a while together, play through Story Mode co-op to build custom character loadouts and aim to conquer special challenges. Add the DLC expansion Dimension Shellshock for a new Survival mode and even more playable characters.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sackboy: A Big Adventure</h2>
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<li><strong>Sumo Digital/Sony Computer Entertainment</strong></li>
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<p class="">LittleBigPlanet’s star sets out with some friends on an incredible family-friendly journey through a beautiful 3D world. The very fabric of Craftworld is abundant with stretchy, bouncy, tactile joy that allows you to use Sackboy’s robust movement skills in delightfully enjoyable and creative ways. But to get the most out of this Big Adventure, you’ll want to visit with friends (up to three more), as some stages and challenges require cooperation to conquer.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Ascent</h2>
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<li><strong>PS4/PS5</strong></li>
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<p class="">Well, it looks like the megacorporation that you and your buddies were employed (read: enslaved) by in the cyberpunk world of Veles suddenly collapsed. Now, everything in your neighborhood’s going to hell. It’s time to get the guns out and solve problems. Explore neon-lit, dilapidated environments in an open world from an isometric viewpoint while blasting through foes and hazards with twin-stick shooter action. Augment yourself with upgrades and hack into forbidden areas as you acquire new skills, strengths, and loot. And don’t neglect to take cover when you have to. It’s better than becoming a bullet-ridden shell.*</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Included in the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships.</em><br/></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Titles available with PlayStation Plus memberships at the time of article publish.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/23/playstation-stores-top-downloads-of-2023/',
                'PlayStation Store’s top downloads of 2023',
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<p class="">Last year saw a legendary lineup of tremendous games spanning many genres and playstyles. Today, it’s time to look at the top PlayStation Store downloads across all of 2023.</p>
<p class="">With so many great releases, this list features some of last year’s biggest blockbusters, plus some returning fan favorites that found their way onto the list.</p>
<p class="">Check out the full listings below.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS5 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>Marvel’s Spider-Man 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td><td><strong>FIFA 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td><td><strong>Baldur’s Gate 3</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mortal Kombat 1</strong></td><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MLB The Show 23</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>FINAL FANTASY XVI</strong></td><td><strong>Cyberpunk 2077</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>F1 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WWE 2K23</strong></td><td><strong>FINAL FANTASY XVI</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Assassin’s Creed Mirage</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Space</strong></td><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Street Fighter 6</strong></td><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Need For Speed Unbound</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em><br/><em>*Upgrades not included</em></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS4 Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>MLB The Show 23</strong></td><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Madden NFL 24</strong></td><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NBA 2K24</strong></td><td><strong>FIFA 23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>EA SPORTS FC 24</strong></td><td><strong>The Forest</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Diablo IV</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Part II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption</strong></td><td><strong>Hogwarts Legacy</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2</strong></td><td><strong>A Way Out</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WWE 2K23</strong></td><td><strong>Gang Beasts</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resident Evil 4</strong></td><td><strong>UFC 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minecraft</strong></td><td><strong>NBA 2K23</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege</strong></td><td><strong>Need for Speed Heat</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Theft Auto V</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Persona 4 Golden</strong></td><td><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dead Island 2</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NHL 24</strong></td><td><strong>theHunter: Call of the Wild</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Totally Accurate Battle Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>The Crew 2</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wobbly Life</strong></td><td><strong>STAR WARS Battlefront II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight</strong></td><td><strong>TEKKEN 7</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><strong>        </strong><strong> </strong><em>*Naming of products may differ between regions</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PS VR2 Games*</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td><td><strong>Pavlov</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Kayak VR: Mirage</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR</strong></td><td><strong>Horizon Call of the Mountain</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td><td><strong>Moss: Book II</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pistol Whip</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class=""><em> *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PSVR Games</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Job Simulator</strong></td><td><strong>Beat Saber</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td><td><strong>SUPERHOT VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td><td><strong>The Walking Dead Onslaught</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Creed Rise to Glory</strong></td><td><strong>Creed: Rise to Glory</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Batman: Arkham VR</strong></td><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR</strong></td><td><strong>ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td><td><strong>Swordsman VR</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sniper Elite VR</strong></td><td><strong>Arizona Sunshine</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)</strong></h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table table-first-column-width-50 is-style-ps-product-spec"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th><strong>US/Canada</strong></th><th><strong>EU</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td><td><strong>Fortnite</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td><td><strong>Roblox</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td><td><strong>Call of Duty: Warzone</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td><td><strong>Fall Guys</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket League</strong></td><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Sims 4</strong></td><td><strong>Apex Legends</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Destiny 2</strong></td><td><strong>Trackmania</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>eFootball 2024</strong></td><td><strong>Overwatch 2</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/23/helldivers-2-galactic-war-gameplay-detailed-complete-missions-reclaim-planets-rescue-the-galaxy/',
                'Helldivers 2 Galactic War gameplay detailed: complete missions, reclaim planets, rescue the galaxy',
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<p class="">One of the key features of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/?smcid=ma">Helldivers 2</a> is The Galactic War. Super Earth’s territories are under siege on all fronts by monstrous enemies hell-bent on destroying humanity’s way of life. From the war table aboard your ship, your team can watch as the conflict unfolds and take part in battles across the universe. Do your part to advance the frontlines in the name of Freedom and Managed Democracy.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Helldivers</h2>
<p class="">Helldivers are the true heroes of Super Earth. As an elite soldier, you have the full might of Super Earth’s arsenal at your disposal. Use your lethal array of stratagems and weaponry to defend its colonizers and liberate planets from enemy forces.</p>
<p class="">Rise through the ranks and take on increasingly difficult missions to solidify your place in Helldiver history – and if one Helldiver should perish, that’s just an opportunity for another Citizen to realize their dream. Prosperity and liberty are your core values and it’s your privilege to spread them.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The enemy factions</h2>
<p class="">The robotic Automatons and the bug-like Termininds terrorize Super Earth citizens in the biggest conflict since the last Helldiver mobilization, over one hundred years ago. Each faction operates differently, and requires their own strategies – and stratagems – to face.</p>
<p class="">The work of a Helldiver never ends as more planets fall into the enemy’s clutches and the battle rages on. Play your part in an evolving war to reclaim planets for Super Earth and spread democracy and liberty to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Conquer not only Super Earth’s foes but the elements themselves, as you brave a plethora of environmental hazards on the surface of alien worlds.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Missions and operations</h2>
<p class="">Unite with your comrades in arms and monitor the conflict at the War Table together.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Assemble around the Galactic War map with your squad and choose your mission.</em></p>
<p class="">Once you choose a planet, the War Table will allow you to choose an operation to partake in. Operations consist of up to three missions, with a variety of primary objectives, like eradicating bug infestations, destroying enemy supplies, and retrieving valuable data.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>You can strategize with your team and build your load-outs collaboratively to prepare for the challenge ahead.</em></p>
<p class="">Embark on a range of different missions, from taking down high value targets or launching missiles to strike the heart of enemy strongholds. While fighting on the frontlines, keep your eyes open for potential resources and intel to bring back to Super Earth researchers. Your progress contributes to the overall war effort, and brings you closer to liberating that sector of the galaxy.</p>
<p class="">Super Earth is depending on you. Enlist today—Hellpods drop when <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/?smcid=ma">Helldivers 2</a> releases on February 8!</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/24/tower-of-fantasy-x-evangelion-collaboration-details-revealed/',
                'Tower of Fantasy × Evangelion collaboration details revealed',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2024/01/41d8e1d06a22ecfc1106e89d4f59fd24f8d22633.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Hi, all the Wanderers, welcome back! I’m Sky, the lead designer at Hotta Studio of Perfect World Games.</p>
<p class="">Brace yourselves, as Tower of Fantasy is gearing up for a compelling collaboration with the iconic sci-fi anime, Evangelion. The buzz around this collaboration has been incredible, and today, I’m thrilled to share the latest scoop on the collaboration content. Additionally, we’ll delve into previews of the future versions, version 3.6 and version 4.0, and spill the beans on the upcoming PS5 physical copy!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Evangelion Fantasy</strong></h2>
<p class="">First and foremost, we’re overjoyed to be able to collaborate with Evangelion! Many on our team are fans of this timeless anime, and that passion fueled our entire development process.</p>
<p class="">We will introduce Shinji Ikari, Asuka Shikinami Langley, and Rei Ayanami to the Vera Sector. As the Angels launch a sudden assault, players will join forces with these iconic characters to thwart the crisis. During the collaboration, you can obtain simulacrums of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami. The inclusion of these beloved characters is bound to inject a fresh dose of vitality into your gaming adventure!</p>
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<p class="">In our quest for authenticity, we recreated the captivating visuals of the original anime. Whether it’s the colossal Angels or the EVA units—EVA-00, EVA-01, and EVA-02—we’ve replicated them on a 1:1 scale. Our aim is for players to truly feel the impact of these giant EVAs when they make their grand entrances in the story. Furthermore, we’ve faithfully reproduced classic scenes from the original anime within the game’s narrative. While the specific details are currently under wraps, we can’t wait for you to experience them firsthand in the game.</p>
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<p class="">We’ve absorbed the enchanting designs from the original Evangelion anime, extracting design elements from the entry plug and seamlessly integrating them as a vehicle into the Tower of Fantasy world. In our expansive open-world, vehicles are essential for exploring, and our new collaborative vehicle promises a one-of-a-kind exploration experience.</p>
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<p class="">Now, onto a familiar face—Pen Pen! This adorable companion will join the adventure as a smart servant to accompany players on their journey.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384747_5e2f1a81d4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384747_5e2f1a81d4_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384742_4539a82546_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53480384742_4539a82546_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="">This collaboration is set to unfold in the first half of 2024. We’re actively fine-tuning the content, with each team member pouring their heart into blending the essence of the original Evangelion anime with our love for Tower of Fantasy. We hope this collaboration will allow you to experience the perfect fusion of Evangelion and Tower of Fantasy, and enjoy the wonderful feeling of forming bonds with these beloved characters.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Preview of future versions</strong></h2>
<p class="">In the upcoming version  3.6 Beyond Horizons set to launch on January 30, the new map Aquaville will be introduced, marking the final piece of Domain 9. Compared to the other three areas in Domain 9, Aquaville exhibits a distinct sci-fi style, offering a completely different atmosphere.</p>
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<p class="">At the core of Aquaville is the Distant Beacon Cabin 8, with industrial and commercial zones constructed along the inner walls of Cabin 8. As you first enter the space capsule, you’ll witness the breathtaking sight of a folded city. Moreover, Cabin 8 features a unique gravity system, with a special road known as the gravity rail connecting various areas scattered across the inner walls. Progressing along the gravity rail will provide you with a thrilling map-running experience of spinning in the air.</p>
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<p class="">In version 3.6, we’re introducing a brand-new Simulacrum character named Plotti. Hailing from the Hykros headquarters, Algorithm Ark, Plotti serves as the rotating Authorizer, a hacker responsible for maintaining Gesthos and monitoring the operation of Omnium reactors across different time and space dimensions. Her every move adheres to protocols and regulations, yet beneath the surface, a rebellious side is hinted at, suggesting a completely different personality. Her weapon EP-7000 Skyfire is a dual-attribute hand cannon with fire and physical properties, set to launch on January 30.</p>
<p class="">As a game with long-term operation plans, Tower of Fantasy has much more in store for future versions. New companions, new open world, and stories will unfold in version 4.0—stay tuned for the what’s to come!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Physical copy information</strong></h2>
<p class="">Finally, we have some more news to share with you! Tower of Fantasy is set to release a physical copy, including the following in-game items:</p>
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<p class="">For specific release details, please stay tuned for official announcements.</p>
<p class="">That concludes our sharing this time. Thank you all for your support. We hope you find joy and surprises throughout your Tower of Fantasy adventure.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/24/gran-turismo-7-update-1-42-arrives-today-with-new-cars-and-cafe-menus/',
                'Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42 arrives today with new cars and Café Menus',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! Update 1.42* for Gran Turismo 7 arrives Wednesday, January 24th at 11:00pm PST / January 25th at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST. Let’s take a look at what’s included. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three new cars</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>A digital concept car infused with the DNA of BVLGARI.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central from end of February</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53475032870_c896bac2a2_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53475032870_c896bac2a2_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53473706252_c70e6a759d_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53473706252_c70e6a759d_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53475032875_6df3e29efc_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53475032875_6df3e29efc_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612671_5ba37ba748_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612671_5ba37ba748_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="">The BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo is a digital concept car inspired by the iconic BVLGARI Aluminum watch from 1998 and shares the same spirit: sporty, smart and essential, yet precise and quality crafted. The shapes, materials, colours, and overall design language of the car are directly inspired by the form language and spirit of the aluminum watch. </p>
<p class="">The barchetta body style is an archetype of sportiness which expresses dynamic movement, lightness, and performance. The body design is an essential combination of pure and geometrical shapes, which are symbolic of Italian car design traditions of creativity and character, integrating some original references to the glorious era of ’60s and ’70s concept cars from Italian Carrozzeria. The result is a timeless design that is undeniably Italian in its innovative conceptual spirit and its expression of style and coolness, transcending all the temporary fashions and short-term trends, to affirm itself as a pure expression of BVLGARI design DNA.</p>
<p class="">Complimentary offer for owners of the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Models.</p>
<p class="">Those who purchase the BVLGARI Aluminum Gran Turismo Limited Model chronograph watch and register via the QR code will receive this car at no additional cost along with early access ahead of the official February release (to be distributed as a Car Ticket each month beginning late January). Take this opportunity to experience BVLGARI’s revolutionary digital concept car alongside this Vision Gran Turismo 10th anniversary commemorative chronograph watch.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>A sports coupe that embodies the athletic elegance sought out by Genesis.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612651_97d9281973_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612651_97d9281973_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612646_755b54af1f_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612646_755b54af1f_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
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<p class="">The Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept emotionally applies Genesis’ Athletic Elegance design philosophy. The design orchestrates the cab’s backward proportions with Genesis’ typical anti-wedge attitude that is structured around a virtual parabolical tensioned theory common to the entire Genesis model line-up. </p>
<p class="">The X Gran Berlinetta Concept design language is pure and muscular with the volumes centered around the wheels. It sports Genesis’ new front fascia that abstracts the crest grille and links it with the quad lights, structuring and connecting the volumes from front to rear with the two-line brand identifier. The fuselage extrudes itself towards the rear in an elliptical concave volume that can be found on other Genesis vehicles. It is framed by a rear spoiler and lateral trailing edges for aerodynamic high-speed stability. </p>
<p class="">The interior derives Genesis’ Beauty of White Space attitude by creating a purist environment for the pilot. The essential functions are prioritized to maximize track performance focus. The digital panoramic interface serves as information center linked to the surround digital monitoring system, while the steer-by-wire grip commands allow precise maneuvering. The quilted, padded bolsters protect the pilot while racing and during the speedy entrance and egress on pit stops. The X Gran Berlinetta Concept features an impressive aerodynamic fluidity. </p>
<p class="">The designers have achieved a drag coefficient of 0.34 by integrating aerodynamic aids and orchestrating internal and laminar flows. The X Gran Berlinetta Concept is powered by a front mid-mounted Lambda II V6 engine, electrically assisted by Genesis E-SC technology. The hybrid race-spec drivetrain delivers a total of 1,071 HP (1,071 BHP) 986 ft-lb (136.3 kgfm) of torque, ensuring that this car is as powerful as it is beautiful. The V6 screams at 10,000 rpm while delivering a maximum output of 870 HP (870 BHP) and 790 ft-lb (109.2 kgfm) while the Yasa E motor generates an additional 201 HP (201 BHP) 196 ft-lb (27 kgfm).</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Suzuki Jimny XC ’18</strong></h3>
<p class=""><em>Amazing all-terrain ability beyond its size. Japan’s mighty micro off-roader.</em></p>
<p class="">*Can be purchased in Brand Central</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474753328_b871fdcb3a_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474753328_b871fdcb3a_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612596_fb3ee9c14a_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53474612596_fb3ee9c14a_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
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<p class="">The Jimny is a cross-country style 4WD model that has been produced by Suzuki since 1970. While there have been variants in each generation that crossed over into the compact car class, the mainstay of the series is the ‘kei’ model. The series has continued to develop over the years with a 2nd generation model introduced in 1981, the 3rd generation introduced in 1998 and the 4th generation in 2018. </p>
<p class="">What has remained constant across the entire series though is its construction, which uses a ‘kei’ size body shell fitted to a ladder frame chassis with rigid axle suspension and oversized tires. The drivetrain used has always been a part-time four-wheel drive layout, though rear-wheel drive only models have appeared as well. The all-terrain ability that this thoroughbred offroad setup affords has earned it praise not only within its native Japan but across the globe as well. It has found a home as a commercial vehicle in areas with extreme snow and mountainous conditions, become a popular choice for outdoor leisure enthusiasts and even become a base car for off-road motorsports. </p>
<p class="">The main features of the 4th generation Jimny introduced in 2018, are its overtly square body and its round headlamps which take the design back to its roots. Additionally, its stability and ride comfort at high speeds, a common weakness of primarily off-road vehicles, have been greatly improved. Also, the 660 cc turbo engine has been specially tuned for the Jimny, and the classic part-time four-wheel drive system has been returned to a mechanical transfer case. To reduce wheel spin, the car comes with electronically controlled brake LSD traction control as standard. The most popular model in the line-up is the luxury XC grade which comes with a wide variety of extra features such as cruise control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Café / Extra Menus</h2>
<p class="">The following two Extra Menus have been added:</p>
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<li>Extra Menu No. 34: ‘Nissan Motorsports‘ (Collector Level 46 and above）</li>
<li>Extra Menu No. 35: ‘Dodge’（Collector Level 32 and above)</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>World Circuits (Event)</strong></h3>
<p class="">A brand-new race event, the Jimny Cup has been added to World Circuits along with new Vision Gran Turismo Trophy races for 2 tracks.</p>
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<li>Jimny Cup Sardegna – Windmills / Willow Springs International Raceway / Lake Louise</li>
<li>Vision Gran Turismo Trophy Tokyo Expressway / Autodromo Nazionale Monza</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Scapes</strong></h3>
<p class="">Service Area and Turn the Camera Vertically have been added to featured Scapes.</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game required for update.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/25/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-comes-to-pc-on-march-21/',
                'Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition comes to PC on March 21',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, are you ready to continue Aloy’s epic adventure on PC? On March 21, you’ll be able to explore the Forbidden West, battle awe-inspiring machines and encounter new tribes. Horizon Forbidden West is the beloved follow up to Guerrilla’s critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn, and this Complete Edition for PC also includes the Burning Shores expansion, which continues Aloy’s journey and takes players to a treacherous volcanic archipelago after completing the main quest.</p>
<p class="">Today we are excited to announce that the PC version of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/?smcid=ma">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition</a> is now available for pre-purchase with bonus content, including:</p>
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<li>Blacktide Outfit and Blacktide Bow* (available only with pre-purchase)</li>
<li>Nora Legacy Outfit and Nora Spear* (available only when linking your Steam account to PlayStation </li>
<li>Network)</li>
<li>2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)</li>
<li>2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)</li>
<li>In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs</li>
<li>In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece</li>
<li>Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint</li>
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<p class="">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC features unlocked frame rates, customizable graphics settings and a broad range of performance-enhancing technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation. AMD FSR and Intel XeSS are also supported. For players with high-end hardware and extra headroom, image-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA is also available. The game leverages DirectStorage for quick loading times on PC.</p>
<p class="">On your journey in the far-future post-apocalyptic world of Horizon, you will discover a variety of highly detailed environments, including lush forests, sunken cities, vast deserts and impressive mountain ranges. With ultra-wide support, you’ll be able to take in the vistas in a panoramic view. Gameplay is supported in 21:9 ultra-wide, 32:9 super ultra-wide and even 48:9 resolutions with compatibility for triple-monitor setups.</p>
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<p class="">Fully customizable mouse and keyboard controls let you traverse the Forbidden West and fight ferocious machines on your PC the way you want to. The game also features extensive controller support, including Steam Input support for remapping and customization of your peripheral of choice to your preferences. Use a PlayStation DualSense controller for the most immersive experience, with adaptive triggers that let you feel the tension in the string of your bow and haptic feedback that makes you feel the impact when you’re engaging in melee combat.</p>
<p class="">On behalf of everyone at Nixxes Software and Guerrilla, we can’t wait for you to jump back into the world of Aloy on PC! Head over to <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2420110/Horizon_Forbidden_West_Complete_Edition/">Steam</a> or the <a href="https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition">Epic Games Store</a> now to pre-purchase or wishlist the game.</p>
<p class="">In the coming weeks we will reveal more details about the system requirements for <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/pc/?smcid=ma">Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC</a>.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/26/honkai-star-rail-version-2-0-features-new-realm-penacony-live-february-6/',
                'Honkai: Star Rail version 2.0 features new realm Penacony, live February 6',
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<p class="">Dear Trailblazers, greetings from the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/honkai-star-rail/?smcid=ma">Honkai: Star Rail</a> dev team. Today, with great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce that the new realm of Honkai: Star Rail — Penacony — will unveil its mysterious veil in the forthcoming version 2.0, titled If One Dreams At Midnight. Additionally, we are excited to share that beyond introducing new maps, storylines, and companions, version 2.0 marks the initiation of Penacony’s main Trailblaze Missions. These missions will span from versions 2.0 to 2.2, and culminate with epilogues in version 2.3. We believe you will find boundless adventure on this Planet of Festivities.</p>
<p class="">After pioneering various worlds such as the Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI, and Xianzhou Luofu, the Crew has received an invitation from The Family to travel to Penacony as honored guests to attend an event called the Charmony Festival. Remarkably, this is also the first time The Family has extended invites to other factions.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Planet of Festivities in the Asdana system</strong></h3>
<p class="">Centuries ago, Penacony was once a frontier prison utilized by the IPC for detaining criminals. Over the years, and through various incidents, the control of this planet shifted to The Family. Today, Penacony has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a renowned cosmic vacation spot, and is known as the Planet of Festivities. Today, as the territory of The Family, adherents to the Harmony, it is hailed as the Planet of Festivities in the Asdana system. The core of Penacony is a gigantic interstellar hotel named The Reverie that towers over the starry cosmos. Countless interstellar celebrities are drawn to gather here, indulging in a luxurious holiday experience. Furthermore, the magic of The Reverie goes beyond its exterior. Once the guests have checked in, returning to their rooms, and succumbing to slumber, the true adventure unfurls. Safeguarded by The Family, guests will be able to traverse between the planes of reality and the Dreamscape, facilitated by a unique sleep device known as the Dreampool.</p>
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<p class="">The Golden Hour you’re about to step into isn’t merely the first dream in the series; it stands out as one of the liveliest and most popular among the 12 Dreamscapes. Upon entering this dream, you’ll find yourself in a dazzling metropolis bathed in golden hues. In this realm, hundreds of wonders will unfold before your eyes: As you navigate the city, you can enjoy floating ice cream in midair, encounter running billboards, and come across Cash-Spewers that continuously dispense banknotes when touched.. Within the Golden Hour, celebration and pleasure take center stage in this city: the clocks are frozen at midnight, with syrupy sweet brews tempting one to indulgence, endless music and dance, and the entire Dreamscape is immersed in a frenzy of ceaseless revelry.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdGh0cjdsejdicjRneWdkMjl5MXVkZmZucGdvanpnb2JuZHEzNWt4NiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/9Ma8PQYJCC1W4M4uvU/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">As you cautiously explore the Golden Hour, you’ll stumble upon a mysterious location—Dream’s Edge. This vast dream realm is currently under construction and remains inaccessible to external visitors. Respected artists, architects, and scholars from across the galaxy assemble here as Dreamers hired by The Family to contribute to the future of Dreamscapes. As you traverse this region, you’ll come across the Dream’s Eye—a wondrous device that utilizes visual illusions to seamlessly connect previously disjointed paths with significant height differences in an impressive way. In this perspective, once-disjointed paths seamlessly connect, enabling you to traverse previously impassable routes. In addition, in the subsequent trailblazing expedition, Trailblazers will unlock the ability to Dreamwalk, allowing them to enjoy a unique experience of defying gravity and walking on walls and ceilings.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExajh2emxwNWVoaWcxbWFyOHVnNm11c2g0ZGJxYndwc2s1bjRqOWxvayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/KuuHqoafOg5udcyFq5/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbDZrbzhndWk1Z3E4OTdkeGd2MTd6aDMwdDFpMDN3enQ4NjRzcWRnbiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/BRDpWNcRdCmHFB7FAn/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<p class="">When it comes to dreams, every move you make is filled with uncertainty. While Penacony may seem like a place of prosperity and harmony on the surface, could hidden secrets be lurking beneath its beautiful exterior? Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth and confront any potential dangers that may lie ahead?</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Guests of the fest</strong></h3>
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<p class="">In version 2.0, the enigmatic character, Black Swan, will make a dazzling debut in the story of Penacony. As a 5-star character, she is not only an outstanding oracle, but also a Memokeeper in the Garden of Recollection, exuding an air of nobility, mystery, and elegance. As the first Memokeeper to formally appear in the game, Black Swan has a strong desire to explore the memories of others. The memories of others, through Black Swan’s patient listening and organization, transform into cards in her hands. When Black Swan uses Basic ATKs or Skills to attack enemies in combat, there is a certain probability of applying a special stackable DoT effect called Arcana to the enemies. Under the Arcana state, Black Swan triggers additional effects based on the number of Arcana stacks the target is under. Moreover, as the stacks accumulate, the DoT inflicted on the enemy will correspondingly increase.</p>
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<p class="">At The Family’s feast, another 5-star character, Sparkle, is also set to join the Trailblazers’ team. Sparkle, the enigmatic Masked Fool, is dedicated to the pursuit of Elation through any means necessary. As a dangerous master of drama, she excels at changing identities and indulges in playing various roles. With a thousand masks at her disposal, she can embody countless personas. For Sparkle, wealth, status, and power are nothing more than fleeting illusions, and only Elation can ignite her desire to act. In battles, Sparkle’s presence will provide an additional increase to the team’s maximum Skill Point. Moreover, her unique Skill not only boosts the CRIT DMG of a designated teammate but also Advances that teammate’s Action, providing more strategic options for battle deployment. After Sparkle unleashes her Ultimate, she can simultaneously restore multiple Skill Points for the team.</p>
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<p class="">Up next, a local Penaconian, Misha, is also making his debut. As a 4-star character, Misha works as the doorman at The Reverie. Dreaming of becoming a cosmic adventurer like his grandfather, Misha is passionate in learning about various interstellar experiences hotel guests share. He eagerly anticipates the day he can embark on a journey to explore the stars. The more Skill Points the team uses in battle, the more DMG Misha’s Ultimate will inflict. Additionally, when Misha uses his Ultimate, there is a chance to Freeze the target, making him a reliable companion worth entrusting.</p>
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<p class="">It’s worth mentioning that the limited 5-star characters — Dan Heng, Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan — will appear in event warps during the first and second halves of version 2.0, respectively. With the formidable strength of these two characters, they will continue to be powerful allies by your side in the upcoming adventures in Penacony.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gaming experience optimization</strong></h3>
<p class="">Since the Express Crew embarked on the trailblazing expedition, we have been committed to enhancing players’ gaming experiences. In version 2.0, we decided to introduce a series of system optimizations to make the gaming experience more convenient for Trailblazers. Firstly, we will be launching a feature called Fate’s Atlas, which organizes the storyline. It will document the events and plot lines that occur in each world by unit in chronological order, helping Trailblazers better understand the narrative context of each world. In addition, we have optimized the enhancement process for Relics. You can now conveniently insert materials while upgrading and easily elevate each Relic to the specified level you desire. We have also introduced Relic set recommendations tailored for different characters, allowing Trailblazers to efficiently filter and switch Relic sets with a single click based on their needs. Finally, we have optimized the marking, discarding, and salvaging of Relics, making it easier for Trailblazers to find materials efficiently.</p>
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<p class="">With the upcoming launch of version 2.0, we would like to thank every player for their support from the depths of our hearts. The curtains of Penacony’s grand festival are about to be raised, so stay tuned for more details and discover the nuances of this new world during your gameplay. We will see you again in the next chapter of <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/honkai-star-rail/?smcid=ma">Honkai: Star Rail</a>!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/26/share-of-the-week-the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered/',
                'Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part II Remastered',
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<p class="">Last week, we put the spotlight on The Last of Us Part II Remastered using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/RevolutionAndre/status/1749092133758185884/photo/2"><em>RevolutionAndre</em></a><em> shares Abby gritting her teeth surrounded by fire</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/ChosenVoid/status/1750184144921919779/photo/1"><em>ChosenVoid</em></a><em> shares Joel aiming his shotgun</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/Mr_GBM/status/1750305795898589267/photo/2"><em>Mr_GBM</em></a><em> shares Ellie’s tattooed arm hanging down near overgrown ferns</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/sirevanztheduke/status/1749486794608140587/photo/3"><em>sirevanztheduke</em></a><em> shares Dina leaning against the horse stables</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/MSTakesPictures/status/1750227317266481296/photo/1"><em>MSTakesPictures</em></a><em> shares Abby looking around with her flashlight on</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><a href="https://twitter.com/TakaSanGames/status/1749435128487514168/photo/1"><em>TakaSanGames</em></a><em> shares Ellie crouching in the ferns looking down a rifle scope</em></p>
<p class="">Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?</p>
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<p class="">THEME:  The Last of Us Part II Remastered – New Skins<br/>SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December Jan 31, 2024</p>
<p class="">Next week, we’re testing out the new skins players can unlock in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Share Ellie and Abby’s new looks using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/29/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-square-enix-discusses-reimagining-iconic-characters-sephiroth-and-aerith/',
                'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Square Enix discusses reimagining iconic characters Sephiroth and Aerith',
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<p class="">With his long silver hair, enormous odachi blade and epic theme song composed by legendary Nobuo Uematsu himself – Sephiroth is one of the most recognizable antagonists in RPG’s history.  </p>
<p class="">The one-winged angel debuted in the original Final Fantasy VII in 1997 as a once-loved war hero and first-class SOLDIER who descended into madness and promised to destroy the planet upon learning of his unnatural creation. But there is much more to Sephiroth than just that.</p>
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<p class="">In Final Fantasy VII Remake, Sephiroth appears sporadically, mainly as a haunting memory, as the story focuses on Cloud and his friends trying to stop the evil corporation Shinra from killing the planet by using its life essence, mako, as an energy source. </p>
<p class="">In the upcoming <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/?smcid=ma">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</a>, however, we will see Sephiroth in his full glory. We asked Producer Yoshinori Kitase to discuss reimagining this iconic character in the Remakes. </p>
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<p class=""><em>Yoshinori Kitase: The story in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth starts after the team has escaped Midgar and continues all the way up to the Forgotten Capital. In the original game, Sephiroth barely appeared during this section, but in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, he is the driving force that pulls the story along to fill that void. He is depicted in even more depth than in the original game, and I think this makes him an even more charismatic and appealing antagonist than before.</em></p>
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<p class="">Let’s remember that Sephiroth has built his legacy as a silent tiny 3D character played on the original PlayStation. The latest Destined for Rebirth trailer shows how much has changed since then. We asked Mr. Kitase and Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura how it feels to see Sephiroth fully come to life thanks to modern game mechanics.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: The scene at the beginning of the game where Sephiroth joins your party and fights together with Cloud was very exciting. One of the distinctive features of this game is the new synergy system where characters team up to perform combination attacks and seeing Cloud and Sephiroth fight together like that felt so thrilling.</em></p>
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<p class="">Nomura: <em>The evolution of the characters wasn’t a sudden mutation – we’ve seen gradual changes over several spin-off titles and in Final Fantasy VII Remake itself, and they are evolving even further in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Of all the characters, Sephiroth, in particular, has appeared in multiple different games, with each appearance adding more layers of detail, making him that much deeper as a character.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>In a certain sense, we are seeing this evolved and in-depth portrayal of Sephiroth as him now “returning” to his roots in the remake series, and so naturally, his presence will be much deeper and clearer than it was in the original. On the other hand, the fans have now a much greater knowledge and understanding of Sephiroth, so I hope the players can see the character’s appeal even more strongly.</em></p>
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<p class="">A tumultuous relationship between Cloud and his once-hero-now-arch-enemy Sephiroth, is the central motif of the game. However, Sephiroth is linked to yet another important character – Aerith. And it was Aerith’s fate back in 1997 that is considered by many one of the most shocking and memorable moments in video game history. </p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: Aerith’s fate is one of the most important themes in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s story. I really want people to play the game and feel it directly, so I will not say too much here, but when comparing this scene to how it was presented in the original, I am confident that the audience will feel a great breadth of emotion from the extra level of detail in how the characters are portrayed.</em></p>
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<p class="">Reimagining the story of a classic like Final Fantasy VII is not a small task. The original game is one of the most influential RPGs of all time, and Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a massive success, selling over 7 million copies. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth itself has already won several ‘Most Anticipated Game of the Year’ awards. We asked Mr. Kitase how the development team approached balancing fans’ expectations and creating a new and expanded storyline.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: As there are many fans of the series, I felt it was essential to keep the majority of the elements from the original game. On the other hand, if we simply followed along, keeping the story unchanged, it would only appeal to people’s nostalgia. We added the Whispers as a new element that could “shake up” the storyline and thus create a feeling of anticipation towards where things were going. I think that has already proved to be appealing to the fans.</em></p>
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<p class="">So, what does this all mean for Sephiroth and Aerith?<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Var7lEmuhMw"> ‘No Promises to Keep’ </a>evoked many strong emotions in players, including fear and hope for how the story will play out. Here’s the message Mr. Kitase left for those counting days to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s premiere and finding out what fate awaits our favorite flower peddler.</p>
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<p class="">Nomura:  Whatever I say will give people a hint about what is going to happen, so this is very difficult to answer. Really, I can only say that I want players to experience what waits for them at the end of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and feel it for themselves rather than getting that second-hand. Different people will respond to it differently, but I think that they will want to pursue that feeling, whatever it is, and set out on their next journey soon.</p>
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<p class=""><em>Kitase: I invite you all to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and see with your own eyes how the modern generation of players will react to Aerith’s fate, a moment that created such an emotional impact on a huge number of gamers 27 years ago.</em></p>
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<p class="">Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PS5 on February 29, 2024. In the meantime, we invite you to revisit Final Fantasy VII Remake with a brief recap of The Story So Far:</p>
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<p class="">And if you want to experience the game for yourself, why not pre-order the Final Fantasy VII Remake &amp; Rebirth Twin Pack which includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (available at launch) and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade which is available to play as soon as the Twin Pack is pre-ordered.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/29/state-of-play-returns-this-wednesday-2/',
                'Watch a State of Play all about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Tuesday',
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<p class=""><strong>Update: </strong>There’s more State of Play on the way! Tune in next Tuesday, February 6 at 3:30pm PT / 11:30pm GMT for an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.</p>
<p class="">See you Tuesday on <a data-id="https://youtube.com/playstation" data-type="URL" href="https://youtube.com/playstation">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://twitch.com/playstation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Twitch</a>, and <a href="http://tiktok.com/@playstation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TikTok</a>.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Original Story: </strong>Hi everyone, 2024 has just begun and it’s time for our very first State of Play!</p>
<p class="">The broadcast will be over 40 minutes long, and feature guest appearances from some of the most talented minds in gaming. Among many other updates, we’ll feature extended looks at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, two great games coming to PS5 this year. And we’ll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond.</p>
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<p class="">The show begins Wednesday, January 31 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT on YouTube, <a data-id="twitch.com/playstation" data-type="URL" href="http://twitch.com/playstation">Twitch</a>, and <a data-id="tiktok.com/@playstation" data-type="URL" href="http://tiktok.com/@playstation">TikTok</a>. Here’s to a new year of great games!</p>
<p class="">THIS LIVESTREAM MAY INCLUDE CONTENT INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN</p>
<p class=""><strong>Regarding Co-streaming and Video-On-Demand (VOD)</strong></p>
<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/2024/01/30/mlb-the-show-24-cover-will-feature-vladimir-guerrero-jr-march-19/',
                'MLB The Show 24 cover will feature Vladimir Guerrero Jr. March 19',
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<p class="">Today, we are thrilled to announce that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is your MLB The Show 24 cover athlete!</p>
<p class="">We always look for great baseball players with interesting stories to tell. We also want to partner with great people with fun personalities who genuinely enjoy playing MLB The Show. Intentionality is very important to us, and we’ve developed a great relationship with the Guerrero family over the years. The Guerreros are the first father-and-son to be featured on our game cover across the years. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a great baseball player and embodies the sport’s best qualities, as fans saw during his Home Run Derby win last July. He loves the game, comes from a baseball family, and giving back to his community is very important. These factors and others made Vladimir Guerrero Jr. the right choice for this year’s cover athlete. </p>
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<p class="">We are also excited to announce that MLB The Show 24 will launch on March 19, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. </p>
<p class="">Pre-order the Standard Edition now to receive one Gold Choice Pack. The Standard Edition includes the full game, 5 The Show packs, and 5,000 Stubs to get you started on your baseball journey. (5,000 Stubs apply to the PS5 version.) The Standard Edition on PS5 is $69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD. The Standard Edition on PS4 is $59.99 USD/$79.99 CAD.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show Presents Ride to Reveal Documentary</h2>
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<p class="">Join our host, MLB Legend and MLB The Show cover alumnus David Ortiz, our cover athlete Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Latin Grammy award-winning artist Eladio Carrión, and friends as they travel to different parts of the Dominican Republic as we learn more about him, his culture and his love for the game. A festive ride unlocking every layer of our cover athlete’s rich background awaits.</p>
<p class="">Ride to Reveal is MLB The Show’s first deep-dive documentary into baseball’s rich history and growing impact worldwide. Baseball has a rich history and roots in Latin America. Baseball is more than a sport. It’s the heartbeat and passion that symbolizes love for their country and hopes for the future. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about and exploring different cultures through the lens of baseball in the Ride to Reveal.</p>
<p class="">Tune in to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eiQdJauXNg">livestream </a>on January 30, 2024, at 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST to watch the world premiere of this unique documentary. If you can’t watch it live, be sure to catch up on the episode afterward on our <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/sonysandiego">YouTube</a> channels</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MLB The Show 24 New Feature Reveals</h2>
<p class="">Gear up for an action-packed schedule of new Feature Premieres and reveals. Follow MLB The Show on Twitch and YouTube to be the first to hear about everything exciting coming to the diamond. Watch episodes live or catch up on every episode on demand. We have several new episodes in the works, so be on the lookout on TheShow.com and our social channels for episode schedules and information.<strong> </strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sign up for The Scouting Report, Create Your MLB The Show Account, &amp; Account Linking</h2>
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<p class="">Prepare for your first pitch today by heading to TheShow.com to sign up for The Scouting Report. You can get free exclusive packs sent straight to your in-game inbox every month starting in April*. Keep up with all the latest MLB The Show 24 information, and head over to www.theshow.com to get your account set up today.</p>
<p class="">While you’re there, set up your MLB The Show account and prepare for Opening Day. MLB The Show 24 allows you to easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards** to play anywhere. Head over to https://account.theshow.com/ and create your MLB The Show Account. When in the game, link your PlayStation account to your The Show account, and you are all set. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Collector’s Edition reveal February 6, 2024</h2>
<p class="">We’re sure some of you are wondering, where’s the Collector’s Edition? Next week, on February 6, 2024, we’ll reveal the Collector’s Edition(s) for MLB The Show 24 and all its content. Mark your calendars and gear up for an exciting reveal.</p>
<p class="">Please note: All Collector’s Edition(s) of MLB The Show 24 revealed on February 6 include dual entitlement***. If you plan on purchasing the Standard Edition of MLB The Show 24 on PlayStation 4 and upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version, you will need to purchase the digital edition to take advantage of the $10 USD upgrade offer.</p>
<p class="">We could not be more excited about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joining the roster of former cover athletes and MLB The Show 24 coming to PlayStation on March 19, 2024.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require an internet connection and a PlayStation Plus online multiplayer subscription.</em><br/><em>** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection, and for each platform, you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 24 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) platform network account linked to your platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account.</em><br/><em>*** Physical edition for PlayStation includes PS4 &amp; PS5 Voucher.</em></p>
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<p class="">Help kickstart your February gaming sessions in style with the Critics’ Choice promotion, in which acclaimed titles are the name of the game. You can enjoy discounts on a mixture of titles, which include Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (30%), EA Sports FC 24 – Standard Edition (65% off) and many more. </p>
<p class=""><em><strong>Update</strong>: The original version of this post incorrectly listed Sonic Superstars, Resident Evil Village, and Batman: Arkham Collection as part of this promotion. This error has been removed and the page updated. </em></p>
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<p class="">You can check out the full list of titles included in the promotion below. <a href="https://store.playstation.com/category/e150c9b1-f2c5-4965-8429-bcbae197eb0c?emcid=or-pl-502609">Head to Playstation Store</a> when the Critics’ Choice promotion starts* to find out your regional discount.</p>
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<li>Batman: Arkham Knight</li>
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<li>Batora: Lost Haven</li>
<li>Battlefield 2042</li>
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<li>Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions</li>
<li>Black Clover: Quartet Knights</li>
<li>BlazBlue: Central Fiction</li>
<li>Blood Bowl 3</li>
<li>Bloodborne</li>
<li>Book of Demons</li>
<li>Borderlands 3 PS4™ &amp; PS5™</li>
<li>Break Arts II</li>
<li>Call of Duty: Modern Warfare</li>
<li>Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War</li>
<li>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions</li>
<li>CATAN® – Console Edition</li>
<li>Chronos: Before the Ashes</li>
<li>Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition</li>
<li>Cities: Skylines PS5</li>
<li>Clash: Artifacts of Chaos</li>
<li>Cocoon</li>
<li>Commandos 2 – HD Remaster</li>
<li>Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time</li>
<li>Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled</li>
<li>Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition</li>
<li>Creed: Rise to Glory (PS4)</li>
<li>Croixleur Sigma</li>
<li>Crusader Kings III</li>
<li>Crysis 2 Remastered</li>
<li>Crysis 3 Remastered</li>
<li>Crysis Remastered</li>
<li>Cyberpunk 2077</li>
<li>Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin</li>
<li>Dark Souls III</li>
<li>Dark Souls: Remastered</li>
<li>Darksiders III</li>
<li>Dead Cells</li>
<li>Dead Island 2 Main Game</li>
<li>Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Dead or Alive 5 Last Round</li>
<li>Dead Space</li>
<li>DEATHLOOP (GAME)</li>
<li>DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game</li>
<li>Deep Rock Galactic</li>
<li>Defense Grid 2</li>
<li>Demon’s Souls</li>
<li>Destroy All Humans! 2 – Single Player</li>
<li>Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition</li>
<li>Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory</li>
<li>Digimon World: Next Order</li>
<li>DIRT 5 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DIRT 5 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>DiRT Rally 2.0</li>
<li>Disciples: Liberation PS4</li>
<li>Disciples: Liberation PS5</li>
<li>Dishonored 2</li>
<li>Disney Dreamlight Valley</li>
<li>DNF Duel PS4 Cross-gen (launching ver.)</li>
<li>DNF Duel PS5 (launching ver.)</li>
<li>Donut County</li>
<li>DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom</li>
<li>Dragon Ball FighterZ</li>
<li>Dreams</li>
<li>Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors 9</li>
<li>DYNASTY WARRIORS 9 Empires</li>
<li>Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers</li>
<li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising</li>
<li>Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising PS5</li>
<li>F1 23 (PS4)</li>
<li>F1 23 (PS5)</li>
<li>Fallout 4</li>
<li>FAR CRY 3: BLOOD DRAGON CLASSIC EDITION</li>
<li>Far Cry 3: Classic Edition</li>
<li>Fate/EXTELLA Link</li>
<li>Fate/Samurai Remnant</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY II</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY III</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY IV</li>
<li>Final Fantasy Type-0 HD</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY V</li>
<li>FINAL FANTASY VI</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VII</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VII Remake</li>
<li>Final Fantasy VIII Remastered</li>
<li>Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age</li>
<li>For Honor</li>
<li>Ghostrunner 2</li>
<li>Ghostwire: Tokyo</li>
<li>God Eater 2 Rage Burst</li>
<li>God of War – Digital Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>God’s Trigger</li>
<li>GORN</li>
<li>Gorogoa</li>
<li>Gotham Knights</li>
<li>Green Hell VR</li>
<li>GRID Legends (PS4)</li>
<li>GRID Legends (PS5)</li>
<li>Guilty Gear -Strive-</li>
<li>Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2</li>
<li>Gundam Versus</li>
<li>Handball 21</li>
<li>Hellsweeper VR</li>
<li>Hindsight</li>
<li>Hitman GO: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>House Builder</li>
<li>How to Survive 2</li>
<li>Hunt: Showdown</li>
<li>I Am Dead</li>
<li>Idol Manager</li>
<li>IMMORTALS FENYX RISING PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Immortals Fenyx Rising™ PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Immortals of Aveum</li>
<li>Indivisible</li>
<li>Inferno Climber: Reborn</li>
<li>Infinity Strash: DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai</li>
<li>Injustice 2: Legendary Edition</li>
<li>Insurgency: Sandstorm</li>
<li>Jagged Alliance 3</li>
<li>Joe Dever’s Lone Wolf: Console Edition</li>
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<li>Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition</li>
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<li>Last Day of June</li>
<li>Last Stop</li>
<li>Layers of Fear</li>
<li>Layers of Fear VR</li>
<li>Legal Dungeon</li>
<li>LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham</li>
<li>LEGO City Undercover</li>
<li>LEGO Harry Potter Collection</li>
<li>LEGO Jurassic World</li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens</li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga</li>
<li>LEGO The Hobbit</li>
<li>Let’s Sing ABBA</li>
<li>Let’s Sing Country</li>
<li>Let’s Sing Queen</li>
<li>Life is Strange: True Colors PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>LIVE A LIVE (PS4)</li>
<li>LIVE A LIVE (PS5)</li>
<li>Lords of the Fallen – Standard Edition</li>
<li>Madden NFL 24 (PS4)</li>
<li>Madden NFL 24 (PS5)</li>
<li>Mafia: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Maquette</li>
<li>Martha Is Dead</li>
<li>Marvel’s Midnight Suns for PS4™</li>
<li>Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition</li>
<li>MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA</li>
<li>Memories of Mars</li>
<li>METAL GEAR SOLID 3</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience</li>
<li>Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain</li>
<li>Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Game of the Year Edition</li>
<li>Mighty Goose JP</li>
<li>Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae</li>
<li>MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS. MAXIBOOST ON</li>
<li>Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight</li>
<li>Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Video Game</li>
<li>Monster Truck Championship</li>
<li>Mordheim: City of the Damned</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 1</li>
<li>Mortal Kombat 11</li>
<li>MotoGP 15</li>
<li>MotoGP 19</li>
<li>Mount &amp; Blade II: Bannerlord</li>
<li>Mundaun</li>
<li>MXGP Pro</li>
<li>My Time at Portia</li>
<li>Namco Museum Archives Vol 2</li>
<li>Narita Boy</li>
<li>Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy</li>
<li>NBA 2K24 for PS4</li>
<li>NBA 2K24 for PS5</li>
<li>Need for Speed</li>
<li>Need for Speed Rivals</li>
<li>Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)</li>
<li>Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered</li>
<li>Nelke &amp; the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World</li>
<li>NEO: The World Ends with You</li>
<li>Neon Abyss</li>
<li>Neon White</li>
<li>New Gundam Breaker</li>
<li>New Tales from the Borderlands</li>
<li>Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered</li>
<li>Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway (BASE GAME)</li>
<li>No More Heroes 3</li>
<li>No More Heroes 3 PS5</li>
<li>Observer: System Redux</li>
<li>Odin Sphere Leifthrasir</li>
<li>OlliOlli World</li>
<li>ONE PIECE ODYSSEY</li>
<li>One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition</li>
<li>One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows</li>
<li>Open Country</li>
<li>Operencia: The Stolen Sun</li>
<li>Outer Wilds</li>
<li>Overcooked!</li>
<li>PAC-MAN MUSEUM PLUS</li>
<li>PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC</li>
<li>Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition</li>
<li>Payday 3 Main Game</li>
<li>PGA Tour 23 (PS5)</li>
<li>PGA TOUR 2K23</li>
<li>Phoenix Point</li>
<li>Planet Coaster: Console Edition</li>
<li>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</li>
<li>Port Royale 4</li>
<li>Portal Knights</li>
<li>Portkey Games Hogwarts Legacy</li>
<li>Powerwash Simulator</li>
<li>Prey</li>
<li>Prismatic Solid</li>
<li>Prison Simulator</li>
<li>Pure Farming 2018</li>
<li>Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Quake – PS4</li>
<li>Quake – PS5</li>
<li>Railway Empire</li>
<li>Ratchet &amp; Clank</li>
<li>Rayman Legends</li>
<li>Red Dead Online</li>
<li>Red Dead Redemption</li>
<li>Relicta</li>
<li>REPLICA</li>
<li>Ride</li>
<li>Rogue Spirit</li>
<li>Roguebook</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII – Fame and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle</li>
<li>Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV</li>
<li>Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>Ryu Ga Gotoku 0: Chikai No Basyo</li>
<li>Salt and Sacrifice Standard</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4 Empires</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors 4-II</li>
<li>SAMURAI WARRIORS 5</li>
<li>Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada</li>
<li>SCARLET NEXUS PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE</li>
<li>Sea of Stars (Main game)</li>
<li>Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO</li>
<li>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice</li>
<li>SERIAL CLEANERS</li>
<li>Serious Sam 4</li>
<li>Sheltered</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes The Awakened</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments</li>
<li>Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter</li>
<li>Sid Meier’s Civilization VI</li>
<li>Sniper Elite V2 Remastered</li>
<li>Sniper Elite VR</li>
<li>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2</li>
<li>Solar Ash</li>
<li>Soul Hackers 2</li>
<li>Soulcalibur VI</li>
<li>South Park: The Stick of Truth</li>
<li>Spike Volleyball</li>
<li>SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake</li>
<li>Spyro Reignited Trilogy</li>
<li>Star Wars Battlefront II</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order</li>
<li>Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PS5)</li>
<li>STAR WARS™: Squadrons</li>
<li>Stranded: Alien Dawn</li>
<li>Stray</li>
<li>Stray Blade</li>
<li>Sudden Strike 4: Complete Collection</li>
<li>SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2</li>
<li>Super Mega Baseball 4 (PS4)</li>
<li>Super Mega Baseball 4 (PS5)</li>
<li>Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania</li>
<li>SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection</li>
<li>Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet</li>
<li>Tales of Berseria</li>
<li>Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition</li>
<li>TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight</li>
<li>TCTD2 Game</li>
<li>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection</li>
<li>Telling Lies</li>
<li>Temtem</li>
<li>Tennis World Tour 2</li>
<li>Tetraminos</li>
<li>The 7th Guest VR</li>
<li>The Artful Escape</li>
<li>The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut</li>
<li>The Callisto Protocol</li>
<li>The Crew: Motorfest</li>
<li>The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition</li>
<li>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition PS5</li>
<li>The Endless Dungeon</li>
<li>The Good Life</li>
<li>The Last Guardian</li>
<li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie</li>
<li>The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure</li>
<li>The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails</li>
<li>The Outer Worlds</li>
<li>The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition</li>
<li>The Pathless PS4 &amp; PS5</li>
<li>The Quarry</li>
<li>The Sealed Ampoule</li>
<li>The Settlers : New Allies</li>
<li>The Surge</li>
<li>The Surge 2</li>
<li>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition</li>
<li>THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE</li>
<li>Thirsty Suitors</li>
<li>Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales</li>
<li>Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands</li>
<li>Titanfall 2: Standard Edition</li>
<li>Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – Standard Edition</li>
<li>Tony Stewart’s All-American Racing</li>
<li>TorqueL</li>
<li>Trails into Reverie (PS5)</li>
<li>Transport Fever 2: Console Edition</li>
<li>Tribes of Midgard</li>
<li>Trine 5</li>
<li>Trinity Trigger (North America)</li>
<li>Tropico 6 – Next Gen Edition</li>
<li>TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2</li>
<li>Twelve Minutes</li>
<li>Twin Mirror</li>
<li>Underworld Ascendant</li>
<li>Unheard – Voices of Crime</li>
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<p class="">From January 31 – February 11, players who join PlayStation Plus can get PS Plus Extra for the price of PS Plus Essential on a 12-month membership plan**. </p>
<p class=""><em>*The Critics’ Choice promotion starts 00.00am PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday January 31 and concludes</em></p>
<p class=""><em>11:59 PM PDT/BST/JST/Asia local on Wednesday February 14.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>**Players in Canada, Mexico, France, and Thailand players who join PlayStation Plus can get 40% off of PS Plus Extra on a 12-month membership plan.</em> <em>Players are required to sign-in on PlayStation Store to see the offer. </em></p>
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                'Granblue Fantasy: Relink devs discuss crafting an immersive RPG world for PS5 & PS4, out Feb 1',
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<p class=""><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/granblue-fantasy-relink/?smcid=ma">Granblue Fantasy: Relink</a> will be available on February 1 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Ahead of its release, we sat down with the General Director, Tetsuya Fukuhara, and Director Yasuyuki Kaji from Cygames to discuss the efforts that went into this title.</p>
<p class=""><strong>PlayStation Blog: As the release day approaches, tell us your feelings and thoughts about the upcoming title.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Tetsuya Fukuhara:</strong> Just like most team members, the reality hasn’t sunk in yet for me. With the support of the company, we were able to focus on the development of the game, and the demo version received a more positive response than we had hoped for, so I feel all the effort we made to make this title as exciting as possible has paid off.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Yasuyuki Kaji:</strong> I feel terrible about how long it took for us to develop Relink and for keeping our fans in limbo. That said, I truly believe our time and effort have translated well into this title. The great response we’ve received for the demo version has instilled confidence in us that players would appreciate the work we have put into Relink, but of course, I feel nervous as it gets closer to the launch.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The battle movements and tempo are quite nimble. Are there any behind-the-scenes stories on how the team decided on the battle speed and what adjustments needed to be made?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> From the initial concept stage, our goal was to make it so that even those still new to action games could control their character skillfully. As we refined the details like movements and hit timing, we adjusted the battle speed; Slower movement or delayed timing would ruin the exhilarating sensation, and faster movement or quicker timing would make it too difficult for the player to keep up with the movement.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We wanted to appeal to a broader range of players. Or, more precisely, with the assumption that people who have played the original Granblue Fantasy will be playing the console version for the first time, so we wanted to avoid making the game system too strict. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>With nearly 20 playable characters appearing in the product version of the title, each with their own unique action style and different playstyle, what mind process did you go through to create this level of difference?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> Since Granblue Fantasy characters are very popular, I didn’t want Relink to be just another game with them. We aimed to create a game that pushes the limit by bringing out the best in each character and having depth and profundity in the action.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara: </strong>When choosing characters to include in Relink, we envisioned which characters from the original title would offer a unique play feel and contribute best to make the game more exciting. In earlier days of development, I recall reminding the team not to hold back their creativity because they seemed too focused on mirroring the animation and styles of the original title. It is true that we had to make sure that we stayed within the character images of our original Granblue Fantasy fans, but it is also true that our job was to exceed their expectations and surprise them. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The PS5 version supports the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. How are these features utilized in the game?</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> One of the stages features an ether cannon that fires projectiles. When firing two types of projectiles, the adaptive trigger has different resistance, so the player feels the sensation of firing and the recoil at the tips of their fingers.</p>
<p class="">Haptic feedback, on the other hand, was fully utilized, especially in battles. As the title boasts a variety of fighting characters who use a wide range of weapons, the haptic feedback is distinctively different from slashing with a large sword to striking with a heavy fist to slicing with two swords. This is directly related to the difference in the playstyle of each character. Also, regarding the game system, when a player successfully performs a just-guard or other move, the DualSense wireless controller sends<strong> </strong>stronger vibrations. With Haptic feedback, players can feel whether their move was a success or failure, while simultaneously allowing them to experience a sense of tactility and exhilaration.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cygames’ graphic work excels in the new 3D iteration of the Granblue Fantasy world. How did your team work together to elevate the world, and were there any hurdles along the way?</strong></h2>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Our fundamental goal was to stay true to its 2D illustrations. Achieving that in 3D took us years of trial and error until we were finally satisfied.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> There was a period of time when we would compare the finished 3D model with the original illustration and repeatedly make adjustments, saying, This part can still be better.  All the textures of the background were hand-drawn. For the background illustrations in Granblue Fantasy, the amount of information is cut back for objects seen in the distance, but to reproduce this in 3D space, we walked around the world and made adjustments.</p>
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<p class=""><strong><strong>It seems that this title places a great deal of importance on the characters. Could you tell us about how characters are portrayed in the game, such as the Fate Episodes and interactive dialogue? </strong></strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Each character comes from a unique, rich background, so it was important to include the elements of their Fate Episodes from the original version. We wanted to make them easily accessible to players stepping into the world of Relink. Since the backstory of who each character is and why they are with the main character plays an indispensable role in the game, the first two episodes of each character’s ten-part Fate Episode are revealed automatically. The remaining episodes will provide lore about what they will do in the new world and delve deeper into their personalities. Players will also notice a variety of special dialogues during battle scenes, so listening in on the dialogues will help them understand the characters and their relationships with one another.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We’d also like to attend to as many requests from players as possible, such as QOL improvements.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> It’s not a lie if I say the Link Attacks were included for the purpose of dialogue. Chain Bursts, which is also in the original game, allow the characters to talk to each other, but that alone does not give them enough opportunities to have dialogue during normal gameplay. When we were trying to develop an organic way to allow players to have dialogue with their allies instead of monologue for a more enjoyable game experience, we decided to employ the concept of fighting together. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>What are your plans for additional downloadable content, new quests, and other post-launch developments?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> We have already announced that we will add the most challenging quest in March, two playable characters, Seofon and Tweyen, and a new quest in April. Beyond that, I cannot reveal yet, but we are planning another update in May.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Anything else you’d like to make sure players know?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Fukuhara:</strong> Each character offers a different play experience, so I recommend playing with all characters. Of course, you can enjoy the game even if you play the main character exclusively and play solo until endgame content. You’ll notice it will go smoothly when you play the story mode, but as we have carefully created every nook and cranny of the map, we hope you step away from the story and explore the map from time to time. It’s sure to give you a fresh perspective during the game! </p>
<p class=""><strong>Kaji:</strong> We designed the game to be accessible so that many people can play and enjoy this title. As each character has their own unique style of play, we successfully imbued palpable profoundness in the game. We hope you will enjoy playing the game in a way that allows you to explore each character’s unique moves. The game offers a large selection of equipment and skills, so you can master your characters how you like to fight. </p>
<p class=""><em><a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/granblue-fantasy-relink/?smcid=ma">Granblue Fantasy: Relink</a> launches on PS5 and PS4 on February 1.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/sega-reveals-sonic-x-shadow-generations/',
                'Sega reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations',
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<p class="">It’s time for Classic and Modern Sonic to reunite in a remastered collection of iconic 2D and 3D Sonic levels!</p>
<p class="">Today, we unveiled<a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008755" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008755"> Sonic X Shadow Generations</a>, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog platformer delivering blistering platforming challenges at speeds only Sonic and Shadow can deliver. It’s a greatest hits playlist of iconic 2D and 3D Sonic levels from Sonic Generations, both remastered and expanded for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. But that’s not all – Sonic X Shadow Generations also introduces an all-new standalone campaign for Shadow the Hedgehog, making this the definitive blend of Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic and Shadow gameplay.</p>
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<p class="">The announcement that premiered today shows off a glimpse of the title with action-packed footage to get fans excited for the new additions to come. </p>
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<p class="">The original Sonic Generations provided an unforgettable experience to Sonic fans old and new, as it combined nostalgia from the early days of Sonic with the latest modern Sonic gameplay at the time. The story centers around Sonic and friends as their universe is thrown into chaos when an ominous power appears, creating ‘time holes,’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. While in the past, Sonic runs into some familiar faces including a classic version of himself! Together, they must team up to defeat enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.<em> </em></p>
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<p class="">On top of the remaster of the original Sonic Generations, fans will get to experience new content and play as Shadow the Hedgehog as he embarks on his own journey parallel to Sonic’s. </p>
<p class="">Shadow was first introduced in 2001’s platformer, Sonic Adventure 2, and has been seen in various titles including Sonic Heroes, Sonic Battle, and his own spin-off title, Shadow the Hedgehog. He was created to be the ultimate lifeform with incredible speed, ferocious strength and a rare ability called Chaos Control – by harnessing the power of a Chaos Emerald, he can stop time and warp to new positions. He’s always on the lookout for dangers to the world and protects Earth in honor of an old friend.  </p>
<p class="">Since their first meeting, the Blue Blur has been the only one able to keep up with Shadow – a fact that both fascinates and frustrates Shadow – and has been the driving force to bring out the best in him. Two sides of the same coin, Sonic and Shadow are unfriendly rivals through and through, but they can put their differences aside when the fate of the world is at stake.</p>
<p class="">Players will dive into Shadow’s dark past to understand his motivations and learn more about him as a character.</p>
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<p class="">Sonic X Shadow Generations combines Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic and Shadow gameplay, alongside a collection of beloved 2D and 3D stages from Sonic games over the past 20 years. Sonic Generations will now be modernized for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, while Shadow goes on a standalone journey that explores his backstory and abilities in a way fans have never seen before. This ultimate celebration of Sonic gaming looks better than ever before with upgraded visuals.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font-family has-medium-font-size">“With Sonic x Shadow Generations, we wanted to bring Sonic Generations to PS5 and PS4 while pairing a brand-new Shadow storyline to crossover with the original story.<br/><br/>With Shadow’s portion of the title, players will get to know him more as a character and understand his motivations. It will create the ultimate celebration of Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, and Shadow gameplay that all fans will surely enjoy.” </p>
<cite>– Takashi Iizuka, Creative Officer, Sonic Team</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">More info to come later this year – stay tuned for more Sonic X Shadow Generations.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/silent-hill-the-short-message-now-available-free-on-ps5-new-silent-hill-2-remake-trailer-revealed/',
                'Silent Hill: The Short Message now available free on PS5, new Silent Hill 2 remake trailer revealed',
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<p class="">Today the Konami team is thrilled to share Silent Hill news coming out of State of Play. Fans will be able to play a new Silent Hill game starting today, and we have a new look at the anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Planning and developing the free Silent Hill: The Short Message</strong></h2>
<p class=""><a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003164" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003164">Silent Hill: The Short Message is a new, short-form Silent Hill title</a>, featuring a young, contemporary protagonist. In 2022, we announced a revival for the Silent Hill series, along with several new titles in development, and this marks the first of that new wave of games to be released. We’re excited to deliver today’s surprise release.</p>
<p class="">We’re releasing the whole game for free, so if you’ve never played a Silent Hill game before, we hope you’ll take this chance to get a taste of what Silent Hill is all about.</p>
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<p class="">This game started as something like an experimental project – an opportunity for us to try out different things, see what worked and what didn’t, and grow and polish our horror game expertise. We also had a lot of people who were relatively new in their career but still loved Silent Hill, and who really wanted to be involved in making a horror game, so we used this as a way for our team to build hands-on experience, too.</p>
<p class="">Of course, we also partnered with Hexadrive, who are very experienced and skilled developers, to help us bring everything together. But being as this is still an experimental title, it was our plan from the beginning to release it for free, so that as many people as possible could play it.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A message for a generation in pain</strong></h2>
<p class="">We wanted to make a new, modern Silent Hill. As part of that we explored how we could incorporate contemporary problems. We ended up looking at how modern youth communicate online and through phones, and the role that could play in a psychological horror story. For instance, a frightening thing about social media is how even insignificant individual comments can, en masse, build and build until they become this overwhelming wave of hate crashing down on you.</p>
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<p class="">Life under that shadow is only becoming more and more complex and challenging, and it leads to more and more people struggling in their lives. Especially for anyone growing up with that hanging over them – people who are feeling isolated in society, being hammered with insults and abuse online, dealing with bullying and ostracization in school. These are young people who are finding themselves up against a whole tide of serious issues.</p>
<p class="">We chose to set our story around young characters like this. Characters who are genuinely suffering and lost, where even one more minor setback can wind up pushing them even deeper into a spiral of anguish. But, in the same way, even the smallest kindness can be the thing that pulls them back from the brink. And that’s what also makes this game a message, from us to everyone living with that ever-present conflict and pressure.</p>
<p class="">We hope you’ll all give Silent Hill: The Short Message a try, and enjoy Konami’s vision of an all-new, contemporary Silent Hill.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New Silent Hill 2 remake footage revealed</strong></h2>
<p class="">And lastly, for everyone patiently awaiting news on our remake of Silent Hill 2, we’d like to share our latest trailer, with brand-new game footage. We hope to be able to share more details on the remake with everyone, so please stay tuned!</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/hoyoverses-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-is-coming-to-ps5/',
                'HoYoverse’s action-RPG Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PS5',
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<p class="">Hello, PlayStation Blog readers! I’m Zhenyu Li, the producer of Zenless Zone Zero. I’m excited to share with you the exclusive announcement that Zenless Zone Zero will be coming to PS5. This blog post is your gateway into learning about the game and the adventure it will bring.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The urban fantasy world</strong></p>
<p class="">Zenless Zone Zero is a brand-new urban fantasy action-RPG by HoYoverse. In the story, contemporary civilization has been destroyed by a supernatural disaster known as the Hollows. New Eridu, the last urban civilization that survived the apocalypse, managed to thrive by acquiring the technology to extract valuable resources out of the Hollows. However, there are perilous monsters roaming within the Hollows and only a special kind of people who contain resistance to Hollow corruption called Agents are able to go inside. Players in the game will take on the role of a Proxy — a professional who can guide agents in their exploration of Hollows.</p>
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<p class="">The game’s main city, New Eridu, is a living, breathing location with its own lore and mysteries. Hospitality, openness, and freedom are the foundations of the city and where disaster refugees, the displaced, and survivors from other settlements can find a home. From the lore-rich settlers to the culturally diverse neighborhoods, each area in New Eridu has its own story waiting to unfold. Players will encounter characters from various walks of life, ranging from Asha who runs the Arcade God Finger to the welcoming Tin Master at the Coff Café. These interactions are not just passing encounters, they weave into the larger narrative, making decisions and interactions pivotal.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Navigator of the perilous Hollows</strong></p>
<p class="">Navigating the Hollows is no simple feat. In this post-disaster world where much of humanity has fallen, the mysteries within the Hollows are complex and unpredictable. One area might hold hidden treasures and resources, while the next could be teeming with menacing monsters and formidable bosses. The ever-present corruptive force of the Hollows also poses a serious threat, making the guidance of Proxies crucial.</p>
<p class="">As a player, you step into the shoes of a Proxy, a unique job capable of navigating the dangerous Hollows. Taking control of Belle or Wise, the innovative Hollow Deep Dive (H.D.D.) system turns your television into the Hollow’s maze, each area holding its own secrets waiting to be uncovered. Beyond the thrill of exploration, it’s crucial to engage with New Eridu’s diverse inhabitants, forging connections that enrich your journey. And during your free time, don’t forget to manage your video store to earn bonuses.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Fighting the enemy creatures</strong></p>
<p class="">Zenless Zone Zero also distinguishes itself with a dynamic and exhilarating combat system that blends accessibility with depth. The game’s action mechanics are designed to be intuitive, allowing players new to action games to easily grasp the basics, while also offering layers of strategic depth for more experienced gamers. The combat system emphasizes skill dodging, precise timing, and the synergy between characters. You can also discover hidden maneuvers and powerful combos through extensive gameplay.</p>
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<p class="">We can’t wait for you to join us in this extraordinary journey. Zenless Zone Zero will be coming to PS5 this year, thank you for your patience and stay tuned for more updates, we look forward to talking to you again.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/metro-awakening-is-coming-to-ps-vr2/',
                'Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2',
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<p class="">Hi everyone, I’m Samar, Associate Game Director at Vertigo Games. We couldn’t be more excited to reveal our next project, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009509" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009509">Metro Awakening,</a> during today’s State of Play. We’re proud to say that, with the support of Deep Silver, for the last two and a half years we’ve been working to bring the post-apocalyptic world of Metro to PS VR2 in 2024.</p>
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<p class="">The best video games take us out of our world by putting us in the boots of someone else. They let us experience that world through their eyes.</p>
<p class="">The Metro series continually strives to achieve this. Inspired by the internationally best-selling novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Exodus delivered immersive first-person experiences at release. These games put players in the heart of a desperate battle for survival after nuclear Armageddon.</p>
<p class="">Metro Awakening is an all-new Metro game made exclusively for VR, and powered by the immersive features of PS VR2 and its Sense controllers.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501420039_01d8d8d87b_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="An interior shot of a train carriage, seemingly reappropriated as living quarters, illuminated only be a single lantern left on the floor. A full clothesline stretches across one window, and perched on a seat below is a teddy bear. Cutlery litters the ground, and a human skull, clad in a thick hat, is stationed beside the lantern." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501420039_01d8d8d87b_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">It’s an origins story, set before the events of Metro 2033, that both offers a whole new angle for Metro fans, and a fantastic starting point for seasoned VR players ready to put on the gas mask.</p>
<p class="">Set in 2028, the all-new story is penned by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky. You play as Serdar, a doctor searching for his wife amongst the claustrophobic, irradiated metro tunnels of post-apocalyptic Moscow. As Serdar ventures deeper into the Metro his courage and sanity will be tested by the supernatural forces he encounters, and will set in motion the events that lead to his spiritual awakening as something else entirely…</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501536875_5c3b21f97d_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A rickety wooden stairwell leads up to a stage, on which stands a figure, arms outstretched. Their shadow is cast huge against the wall behind them by multiple candles that turn the wall red. In front of the figure is a person prone on a table." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501536875_5c3b21f97d_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">But how does this all feel in VR?</p>
<p class="">True to the core of the series, Metro Awakening is an intense first-person adventure blending survival, stealth, and combat with a gripping story. This means you’ll get to experience Metro’s heart-pounding FPS gameplay in VR for the first time, fumbling for filters to protect you from radiation, panicking as you frantically charge your flickering headlamp in the dark, and reloading your arsenal by hand as you battle the many threats in the depths of the tunnels. With the addition of adaptive triggers and headset haptics on PS VR2 we were able to add tactile sensations to pulling our weapons’ triggers and getting hit by bullets. It’s nuances like these that push the level of immersion in VR even further on a visceral level.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501114296_7f20f0708f_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A dark tunnel stretches into the far distance. Two figures are patrolling along the train tracks in front of the viewer, oblivious to the player crouched in the shadows behind them, one hand bracing the other as they aim a pistol at the retreating patrol’s backs. The player’s hands are gloved, and on wrist of one arm is a timepiece, with a glowing digital face stating 09:37." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501114296_7f20f0708f_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">We’ll have a lot more on Metro Awakening before it releases later in 2024, and we’re honoured to bring this beloved franchise to PS VR2 for the first time.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/square-enix-reveals-foamstars-season-1-content-details/',
                'Square Enix reveals Foamstars Season 1 content details',
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<p class="">Hey everyone, Foamstars Producer Kosuke Okatani here. It’s only about a week left until the release of Foamstars and I can’t explain how excited we are. From February 6, you’ll be able to join the party and take on your rivals in fast-paced foam-filled multiplayer action. </p>
<p class="">What’s more, it launches as a PlayStation Plus February Monthly Game, so anyone with an active PlayStation Plus subscription can get and play the game at no additional cost. Everyone is welcome! (Foamstars will become available for purchase for $29.99 for all PlayStation players from March 5).</p>
<p class="">During today’s State of Play, we revealed what to expect from Season 1 and Foamstars as a whole. In addition to ranked matches and seasonal limited-time content, characters, maps, and even additional game modes will be released over the span of a year. In this article, I’d like to introduce some of the things that will be added through updates, and give you some information about the first season, Starry Pop. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Ranked Party – Compete solo or with a team</strong></p>
<p class="">In Foamstars, there are two types of ranked matches. You can compete solo in Ranked Party Lonestar or with a team in Ranked Party Tribe-Vibe, both of which will be available to play for during a specific period each season.</p>
<p class="">Ranked Party will be available every season and reaching the higher ranks will result in glorious in-game rewards such as player icons. </p>
<p class="">Ranks are categorized into seven tiers: Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, Platinum Star, Diamond Star, Superstar, and Party Legend. Please try it out and aim to be a Party Legend.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124101_23c901737f_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A menu screen for Ranked party Lonestar mode. That text appears on the left side of the screen. To the right sits a smart looking rubber duck behind a DJ booth. The duck is adorned with a red bow tie and headphones. Atop its head is a cute grey quiff. Above this quacksome DJ is additional info in text form: ’51 days left’, a bar labelled ‘RP’ and an option to press triangle to view your ranking." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124101_23c901737f_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class=""><strong>Extreme Party – Get groovy with crazy rules</strong></p>
<p class="">These are limited-time events that will be held on two weekends every season. Players will be able to battle with different rules that change each season.</p>
<p class="">In Starry Pop, two modes will be available to play: the first, all players will use Mel T and the second, all players will be invisible. In the latter, players will need to find and take out the opposing team while all players are invisible! So how do you find each other? Foam fired will stick to you and opponents alike making this quite different from your typical game mode.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Happy Friyay Party – Test out next season’s Foamstar</strong></p>
<p class="">The Happy Friyay Party will be held twice a month on the weekends. While celebrating the weekend, players will be able to test out the new Foamstar that will be released the following season. </p>
<p class="">In Starry Pop, you’ll be able to try out Coiff Guy so please don’t forget to join the Happy Friyay Party.<em> </em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239597_18f2e2b42c_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Meet Coiff Guy. This Foamstar’s outfit has him clad in a red leather jacket with gold shoulder tassles, sporting shades, beard and a star-covered afro. " src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239597_18f2e2b42c_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class=""><strong>Season Pass updates every season</strong></p>
<p class="">The Season Pass which will be updated every season allows players to increase their tier by earning XP from playing the game. Rewards will be unlocked as player’s tiers increase. Players who purchase the paid Premium Pass will have immediate access to certain rewards. <em> </em></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Style the Foamstars</strong></p>
<p class="">We want everyone to customize the Foamstars to their preference, so we have prepared a wealth of cosmetic skins available to unlock for free or through purchase. There are also season-limited skins that are available to buy, so please check them out.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124056_d7e29a8724_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This is the Foamstars Customize screen for Soa. The character stands to the left, with multiple options for different outfits on the right. Soa’s sporting a Pastel Pink outfit. You can select an option to randomize her outfit at the start of a match." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501124056_d7e29a8724_h.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546055_b8c60fc4c4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This time, Soa’s sporting a School Uniform outfit." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546055_b8c60fc4c4_h.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239537_f0afec6df4_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="This time, Soa’s sporting a Cheerleader outfit." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500239537_f0afec6df4_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class=""><em> </em><strong>Upcoming Season information for Foamstars</strong></p>
<p class="">Foamstars will have content updates over a year-long span with seasons updating approximately every month.</p>
<p class="">There will be updates to the Season Pass, Ranked Party, Extreme Party, and new skins available every season.</p>
<p class="">We also plan to release new characters, maps, and a game mode depending on the season. </p>
<p class=""><br/>For detailed information, please take a look at the roadmap below<em>.</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546065_fc38a41672_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="FOAMSTARS 2024 Season Roadmap: New Season every 5 weeks – following Season 1, which runs from February 6th through March 8th, FOAMSTARS will offer optional Premium Season Passes, free Ranked and Extreme Party modes, in addition to new music and in-store items! Newly added characters and maps are available to everyone at no extra cost. Details - Season 2 from March 9th with a new FOAMSTAR, over 20 new skins, new Extreme Party and updates to FOAMSTAR Missions. Season 3 will run from mid-April, Season 4 from mid-May, Season 5 from late-June and Season 6 follows that and onwards, with new content available for all. Please note that there may be some changes to season length and the update schedule." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501546065_fc38a41672_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">I hope that everyone will be able to casually enjoy the variety of limited-time weekend events and lighter gameplay content that we are preparing.</p>
<p class="">I’m really looking forward to seeing you all at the Foamstars party from February 6.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-ps5-and-ps4-this-april-godzilla-dlc-revealed/',
                'Dave the Diver splashes onto PS5 and PS4 this April, Godzilla DLC revealed',
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<p class="">Are you ready to explore the wonders of the Blue Hole with Dave the Diver? Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night. We proudly bring the hit title to a new audience<a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009413" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10009413">; Dave the Diver is coming to PlayStation</a> this April featuring the enormous King of the Monsters, Godzilla.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Explore the Blue Hole</h2>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is set in a mysterious Blue Hole where the ecology and terrain continue to change. It was created with a unique art style of combining 2D pixels and 3D art to mesmerize you. Explore a beautiful natural wonder filled with different fish species and biomes with Dave.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501292118_5577daa523_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="Dave, clad in a blue wetsuit and sporting bright yellow flippers, mask and breathing apparatus, swims above a rocky cliff underwater. Gliding up the cliffside behind him is a huge, grey-toned, shark-like creature." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501292118_5577daa523_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Serve up delicious dishes at Bancho Sushi</h2>
<p class="">Bancho Sushi is where all the various customers gather. Once you’ve caught all the fish you can, head over to Bancho Sushi and serve up dishes that will make your customers’ taste buds dance. You might uncover some heartwarming stories of special guests.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255117_54d0b7932a_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A packed sushi bar. Customers sit on either side of its central stand, chowing down on food. Behind the counter, Dave can be spotted prepping a bowl of ramen, L2 + R2 button prompts above his head. The game UI runs horizontally along the top and bottom of the screen. Up top, a clock registers the time of day, while Dave’s current cash take is racked up on a digital register. Along the bottom of the screen, and selectable with taps of L1 and R1 are the following options: Menu, Research, Staff, Ingredients and Interior." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255117_54d0b7932a_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Various side content</h2>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is a game that offers a wide range of activities to keep you engaged. Apart from diving and managing a sushi restaurant, you can take photographs of underwater life, collect unique cards, cultivate a farm, and more. As you progress through the gameplay, new content is unlocked, providing you with new and exciting content to explore.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255112_4489349483_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="An example of a minigame shows a seahorse race, as five marine fish gallop towards a finish line while Dave and other characters watch from the sidelines. The UI at the bottom the screen registers your seahorse’s position in the race, as well as button prompts: X to Cheer, up on the left stick to Jump, and down on the same stick to Slide." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500255112_4489349483_k.jpg"/></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Immersive combat with the DualSense controller</h2>
<p class="">On PlayStation 5, you can elevate your diving experience to a whole new level with the DualSense controller. The controller’s haptics offer the realistic feeling of a hooked fish tugging the line. The adaptive triggers respond differently depending on which weapon you’re using, making the combat and fishing experience even more immersive.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Free Godzilla DLC – King of the Monsters awakens in May</h2>
<p class="">And that’s not all – a free Godzilla DLC will be released in May, introducing even more enormous threats lurking in the depths. Prepare to meet the King of the Monsters in the Blue Hole.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138796_e5dfe6afcb_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="A close up shot of Godzilla, who seemingly stares malevolently towards the viewer. His chest and back spines glow a fiery red." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138796_e5dfe6afcb_k.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">Dave the Diver is a highly praised game of 2023, by both players and critics alike. If you love diving and sushi, and are willing to take on thrilling underwater adventures with the protagonist, Dave, you won’t want to miss the debut of Dave the Diver on PlayStation.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138801_2abbe3f5ba_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="In the background, Godzilla strides across a watery bay towards a sushi restaurant berthed at the far shore. In the foreground, Dave and Cobra stand aboard their fishing vessel, watching the scene unfold." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501138801_2abbe3f5ba_k.jpg"/></a>
<p class="">Dave the Diver will launch on PS5 and PS4 this April.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/become-the-ultimate-vampire-in-v-rising-coming-to-ps5-this-year/',
                'Become the ultimate vampire In V Rising, coming to PS5 this year',
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<p class="">At the demand of hordes of hungry vampires, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965">V Rising is coming to PlayStation 5</a>.</p>
<p class="">This year, players will be able to pick up a DualSense controller and delve head-first into dark gothic fantasy by taking the role of the vampire. Waking up after centuries of slumber, emerge from your coffin and discover a world that has forgotten the fear of your noble and sinister kin. Strike out into the lands of Vardoran, hunt for blood, and absorb its power to gain new abilities. Raise a mighty castle to shield yourself from the deadly sunlight, collect materials, and craft an arsenal of powerful weapons.</p>
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<p class="">Become the ruler of the night in V Rising, a solo or co-op vampire experience that combines the best of the survival and action-RPG genres. In the signature survival style, you climb your way from the bottom of the food chain all the way to the top through grit, cleverness, and force of will. In a narrative twist, you don’t start as vulnerable prey in the wilderness, aiming to evolve into a clever hunter. Instead, you take on the role of the weakened predator seeking to reclaim its position as the ultimate force in a dangerous, hostile realm. In a land of humans and monsters that no longer has a place for you, it’s your job to carve it out for yourself.</p>
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<p class="">And how do you do that? Well, you hunt for blood, of course.</p>
<p class="">In V Rising, keeping your blood levels up isn’t just about survival. It also empowers you. Track the blood of elevated prey and battle them through skill-based action combat. Test your mettle against over 50 fearsome bosses and drink their blood to unlock your powers. Wield your choice of various wicked weapons and dozens of spells to capture your perfect play style. Every hunt brings you closer to your destiny… to become the ultimate vampire.</p>
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<p class="">Tap into other blood types and qualities to give yourself special bonuses that you can use to tailor your strategy in different ways. Drink “warrior blood” to become more durable and deflect hits. Drink “rogue blood” to increase your mobility and adopt hit-and-run tactics. There’s even “utility” blood, tapping into your reserves of “worker blood” to become better at gathering goods to support your castle.</p>
<p class="">Explore a beautiful open world divided into six diverse regions, each brimming with unique encounters waiting to be discovered. The world that left you behind is not a kind one, filled with vicious beasts, greedy bandits, horrible monsters, and the most terrible enemy of them all… worshippers from the Church of Luminance.</p>
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<p class="">In V Rising, you need to strategically move through the shifting shadows cast by the dynamic sun to avoid getting burned alive. Embrace the comforting cover of darkness as you slip between the tall trees of the Farbane Woods. Cross the fields of the Dunley Farmlands while dodging garlic traps, and for the boldest adventurers, descend into the chilling mist of the Cursed Forest.</p>
<p class="">The world of Vardoran is waiting for you to experience it from the comfort of your couch for the first time.</p>
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<p class="">Speaking of comfort, what is a world without a home? What is a vampire without their towering abode?</p>
<p class="">The castle is the foundation of a vampire’s being, their place of power, and a symbol of their dominance. In V Rising, you have to choose your plot wisely because it is from there that you will build your legacy. Create long hallways decorated with drapes and finery, populate them with loyal thralls, and load every room with instruments to construct your palace. Grinders will grind your stone into bricks, and sawmills will cut your logs into planks, all fueled by the blood that pumps through your Castle Heart.</p>
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<p class="">Here, from the center of your power, the castle acts as a magical engine in which you construct every piece of your ascension. Brew potions to heighten your abilities, craft legendary weapons to strike down your foes, and sharp attire to conquer the lands of mankind in style. Place your throne to command your underlings. Lay out coffins for you, your servants, and, of course, your vampire allies. Just in case you missed it! You can play with, and even against, your friends in V Rising.</p>
<p class="">If you’re like us, you’re looking forward to staying out of the horrible sun and staying inside, living your vampire dreams. See you in the world of Vardoran.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-rise-of-the-ronin-gameplay-trailer-showcases-combat-traversal-and-player-choice/',
                'New Rise of the Ronin gameplay trailer showcases combat, traversal, and player choice',
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<p class="">Today we’re excited to share a new look at the action-packed gameplay of Rise of the Ronin. We at Team Ninja are crafting a liberating open world bristling with tense combat opportunities that are woven together with a complex storyline. Let’s take a new look at freeform traversal options, combat mechanics, and the development of character relationships based on your actions.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Fighting like a Ronin</strong></p>
<p class="">A variety of weapons are available for battling your enemies. In addition to Team Ninja’s signature swordplay, you can wield Japanese spears and ranged firearms, including foreign pistols. </p>
<p class="">Hybrid Japanese-western weapons are also options. Use the the flamethrower-like Fire Pipe to roast groups and ignite flammable barrels or wield the bayonet to deflect blades and counter rifle blasts. Choosing your combat style and keeping your enemies’ armaments in mind is key to gaining advantage in battle.</p>
<p class="">As Team Ninja fans know, timing is key in melee combat. The new trailer showcases a heated battle between swordsmen where stance selection, blocking, and timed parries are critical to defeating foes. You can also wield a versatile Grappling Rope to pull distant enemies in during fights or perform a stealthy takedown on an unaware sentry. Players can also use the rope to launch themselves towards foes and close the gap.</p>
<p class="">Prepare to use every tool available to overcome the fearsome threats facing our fated Ronin.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Traversing Japan</strong></p>
<p class="">Plenty of choices are available when covering ground in late 19<sup>th</sup> century Japan. Your grappling rope is useful outside combat to scale rooftops and other heights, allowing you to gain leverage in a flash. Mounting a trusty horse also allows you to gallop across open fields to mission objectives faster.</p>
<p class="">The ingenious Avicula is one of the traversal options we at Team Ninja are most excited about. This marvel of engineering allows you to instantly deploy a lightweight set of wings, perfect for gliding through the air. Players can sprint across rooftops, grapple to a distant height, and deploy their glider in midair, using the upward momentum to soar through the air. You can adjust your direction, speed, close wings at any moment, and get a stealthy drop on unsuspecting enemies.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Player choice</strong></p>
<p class="">In addition to choices of combat and traversal styles, players can also impact Rise of the Ronin’s world with their actions during story missions. </p>
<p class="">At one point in the new trailer, we see the player choose to help a character named Igashichi fight a group of hostile guards. This choice to help establishes a bond between these characters, lets players get to know Igashichi more deeply, and unlocks other game features. You’ll be able to make these choices with additional characters, such as Ryoma Sakamoto highlighted in a previous trailer.</p>
<p class="">Who you choose to develop a relationship with impacts how the story unfolds. However, there are no disadvantages to bonding with a character at the expense of another. Consider it even more variety for your next playthrough.</p>
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<p class="">We can’t wait for everyone to immerse themselves in this world inspired by a compelling time in Japanese history. Embody a Ronin and forge your fate starting March 22, 2024.</p>
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                'An enhanced version of Until Dawn comes to PS5 and PC this year',
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<p class="">Until Dawn has remained a core, genre-defining horror experience for players since its release almost a decade ago. We are now taking these amazing foundations and adding more emotional depth, an enhanced look, and a completely new soundscape that a game with such a strong legacy deserves.</p>
<p class="">Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, Until Dawn has seen enhancements across the board, all made with passion and care for the original from the team of horror lovers, film fanatics, and veteran game makers at Ballistic Moon; and it’s coming to PS5 and PC this year!</p>
<p class="">Until Dawn has been rebuilt with the latest tools and techniques. New and improved animations build on the success of the original character performances. Characters, environments and VFX have been upgraded – all for a truly enhanced cinematic horror experience.</p>
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<p class="">We use a broader cinematic tonal colour palette and new perspectives to make the story more nuanced and emotional. We’ve been brave enough to shine a light into the dark, unseen corners of Blackwood Mountain and added a third-person camera, which means you can now look behind the curtain of the original game, exploring enhanced and new locations with new interactions and collectables. </p>
<p class="">Incorporating a third-person camera and adding contextual character movement animations, the game now allows the player to really feel the experience of that fateful night.</p>
<p class="">Until Dawn’s sound has undergone a massive overhaul too, featuring a new score from legendary horror composer Mark Korven.</p>
<p class="">We’ve endeavoured to keep the fantastic narrative integratory of the original, but we have seized the opportunity to expand upon unexplored emotional parts of the story.</p>
<p class="">Look out for more news on this enhanced version of Until Dawn coming later this year.</p>
<p class="">Also, stay tuned for more on the newly announced film adaptation of Until Dawn from PlayStation Productions and Sony’s Screen Gems, to be directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation), and a screenplay written by Gary Dauberman (It: Chapter Two, The Nun and The Nun II) and Blair Butler (The Invitation).</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/legendary-tales-lets-you-forge-your-rpg-destiny-on-ps-vr2-later-this-year/',
                'Legendary Tales lets you forge your RPG destiny on PS VR2 February 8',
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<p class="">Welcome PlayStation players! This is ByungJik from Urban Wolf Games here to share some exciting news. Yes, it’s true, <a data-id="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006306" data-type="URL" href="https://store.playstation.com/concept/10006306">Legendary Tales is coming to PlayStation VR2</a> later this year, and we’re here to share with you some information about the game and its development.</p>
<p class="">So, what kind of game is it? A dark fantasy RPG with medieval weapons, armor, dazzling magic, an RPG attribute system, skill trees, and dungeons. Not enough? Well, we’ve got crafting, potion making, randomly generated items, collectible items, and a quest-driven storyline. </p>
<p class="">We’ve spent a long time developing this and we are so happy to be here. Today it is my pleasure to introduce to you the design philosophy that went behind building this fantastic VR adventure.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>Designed from the ground up for Multiplayer VR</strong></p>
<p class="">When we first started working on Legendary Tales, we wanted it to be a multiplayer VR experience from the get-go. I was obsessed with making players feel immersed in the world together, and it’s been the driving force behind our entire development process. Every feature, every part of the gameplay was considered only for VR since the beginning. </p>
<p class="">As examples, what if we can powerbomb enemies? What if you can damage enemies with the crossguard of your sword? You can do all this with your friends in multiplayer. </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbmJkYWtlamx5OGd1dmNkZ2pvNmN4bDM3aG8xZXNraTduamZyaWlvaiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/DCAAa0Rhhc5Ovi0En6/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Co-op play with your friends</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY2FuN3psMzZ3NHRvY2Q1M3RwcGJhY3RicWIxa2U3aHpqdmI4OHVncSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ewj7at7Qblyyg4lLSv/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Attack enemy with crossguard</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb3J6dDg3azVnZDRlOHNjb2tzZnIyajZuanM2d242djdqcWo3cmp0ZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/IFzmV38zc1zwtXkmr4/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Powerbomb the enemy</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Physics-based fighting</strong></p>
<p class="">Legendary Tales is a physics-based VR game, and we want every hit to feel impactful. This was also what led us to develop our hard-hitting parrying system. We’re all about satisfying feedback, and strive to make players feel the power of their strikes through the reaction of their enemies.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMHVld3hvbnlxNDVjZTR4ZmRuMm53MjZnanFwMHF2MnJvejYwYXVkOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ncB2G5DkeIRFChbQA8/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>You can push enemy back on your shield!</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcGw2ZGsyenBiNGdhcHpqNndxZWtyY2J3ZHJheGV2N3didndtdDd4bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hJEgIF9eSbW5RmsUlP/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Play as a Taichi master!</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Your combat potential is limited only by your creativity for brutality.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Traits and skill trees, reimagined in VR</strong></p>
<p class="">All RPG gamers dream of forging and embodying their dream hero, and that’s especially true of VR gamers. A basic RPG game has class systems, including fighters, rogues, wizards, etc. But what if someone wants to be a magic fighter? Or fight with their bare hands? We didn’t want to be limited by class systems and designed skills and attributes to embrace playstyle freedom. So, the question is, what do you want to be?</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Shape your character your way with the skill tree.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Dark fantasy dungeons, quests, monsters, and bosses</strong></p>
<p class="">VR is the perfect way to escape to a fictional world. Legendary Tales is set in a dark fantasy world, where monsters, magic, and exciting quests lurk around every corner. Every type of monster has its own fighting method and style you will have to master to fight against them most effectively. Some monsters are stronger, and some are craftier, with named monsters having their own fighting and movement patterns, can you master them all?</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A few monsters you’ll encounter on your adventure.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Dark fantasy world that is waiting for you</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcmdkOHNlMXI4dDk0cmh2M2xncjdyeW4wN2J5cWxkNjg1czRyY3VkbiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Vin7Dvwi1d6uqLtmM9/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Craft uniquely powerful weapons, such as Altair, a legendary shield.</em></p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZHkwZWVhY2NzdnkwbnozeDN3a2NwNDZtenRqNG1qbDNrcDd1bDVmaCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/R8F5r7HKXSE9rLFxza/giphy.gif"/></p>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A sneak peek at the blacksmithing craft.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>A glimpse into the large variety of Legendary weapon designs</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>Unique PS VR2 features</strong></p>
<p class="">We’ve done our best to utilize PlayStation VR2’s immersive features in Legendary Tales. The game supports 4K HDR, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, headset haptics, Ultra-Sharp Dynamic Foveation Rendering (2.0-2.4 times higher than original resolution.) All of this while keeping it running at a native 90 FPS. It wasn’t easy, but we made it happen. And we hope you enjoy it.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>This image illustrates how Ultra Sharp Dynamic (Eye Tracked) Foveation Rendering operates. (Not actual in-game image)</em></p>
<p class="">That’s all from us. I hope this news has piqued your interest. Remember, Legendary Tales is a challenging game and not for the faint of heart. If you want to take on the mantle of a Legendary hero, be prepared to take on an arduous journey.</p>
<p class=""><br/>You can start making your own Legendary Tales when the game hits PS VR2 February 8.</p>
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                'New Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer showcases Warfarer vocation, out March 22',
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<p class="">Hi PlayStation Blog readers! We are very excited to share the newest trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2 revealed today during State of Play. In this article we will be diving deeper into some of the information revealed in it: the brand new Warfarer vocation, the vocation maisters, and the mysterious dragonsplague.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Introducing the Warfarer vocation</h2>
<p class="">Wield a greatsword, chant high-level magick, and deceive enemies with illusions. The Warfarer is a vocation that allows you to engage in combat while switching between the weapons of other vocations.</p>
<p class="">The Warfarer is a vocation exclusive to the main character, the Arisen. Warfarers can use all weapon types and learn the core skills of all vocations. It is the “ultimate vocation,” so to speak. Some vocations excel at close combat, or are skilled at support, and the Warfarer can utilize the strengths of each vocation as the situation demands. The Warfarer has the potential to release powerful combos, such as using Trickster skills to deceive enemies and open opportunities to chant powerful attack magick.</p>
<p class="">However, the Warfarer is not an all-mighty vocation. Their basic stats are not high, and they must carry many weapons in order to use their various skills. They will require the player’s skill to exploit strengths in different situations, or else the vocation will remain a lesser version of each of the respective vocations.</p>
<p class="">Only those who have honed their skills and adaptability will be able to bring out the full potential of this vocation.</p>
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<p class="">Create an ice platform with your archistaff and attack the enemy with a greatsword. It is up to the player to connect combos utilizing different weapons.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vocation maisters</h2>
<p class="">Around the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2, there are vocation maisters, who have mastered their respective vocations.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Lennart, the Fighter vocation maister: a swordsman with remarkable combat and leadership skills.</em></p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501316643_af21cb3bff_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="The vocation maister for the Mystic Spearhand, Sigurd. He wanders from place to place seeking out dragons." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53501316643_af21cb3bff_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The vocation maister for the Mystic Spearhand, Sigurd. He wanders from place to place seeking out dragons</em></p>
<p class="">As you deepen your relationship with vocation maisters and earn their approval, they may grant you special tomes that will allow you to unlock new vocations or acquire skills known as “maister’s teachings”. Can you find all the vocation maisters?</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>The Maister’s Teaching for the Archer, Heavenly Shot. This fires an arrow of maximum power in exchange for consuming all of the player’s stamina.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Wild Furie, the Maister’s Teaching for the Mystic Spearhand. Creating a double out of magick, it allows the player to deal both magick and physical damage.</em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dragonsplague</h2>
<p class="">Dragonsplague is a contagious disease-like status that infects Pawns under certain conditions. While affected, the Pawn’s basic stats will improve and their behavior will change. It spreads among Pawns on their travels between worlds, and in the early stages of the illness, the afflicted Pawn won’t fall ill, but rather displays abilities and confidence that exceed what they would normally have. In the later stages of the illness, however, the dragonsplague is said to result in devastating calamity. There is little information on dragonsplague in this world, and its veracity is questionable, nor is it clear what the devastating calamity refers to.</p>
<p class="">It seems to be a rare illness, but if someone in the party is unnaturally bossy or overly active, they may have contracted dragonsplague. Should you look for a cure? Or will you see it as a positive boost to their strength and continue your journey? Again, the decision is up to the player.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279862_4c6d632886_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="As the illness advances, the Pawn’s appearance seems to be affected." src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53500279862_4c6d632886_h.jpg"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>As the illness advances, the Pawn’s appearance seems to be affected.</em></p>
<p class="">That’s all for today, thank you for reading! You can <a href="https://www.playstation.com/games/dragons-dogma-2/">pre-order the Standard Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition of Dragon’s Dogma 2 now at PlayStation Store</a>. Dragon’s Dogma 2 will release worldwide on March 22.</p>
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<p class="">If you missed the live broadcast of the latest State of Play, you can find the full show, all the individual trailers and the announcements collected in one handy list below. Enjoy. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>Dave the Diver </strong></p>
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<p class=""><strong>Metro Awakening </strong></p>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/sega-reveals-sonic-x-shadow-generations/">Sega reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/stellar-blade-arrives-only-on-ps5-april-26/">Stellar Blade arrives only on PS5 April 26</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/hoyoverses-action-rpg-zenless-zone-zero-is-coming-to-ps5/">HoYoverse’s action-RPG Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/silent-hill-the-short-message-now-available-free-on-ps5-new-silent-hill-2-remake-trailer-revealed/">Silent Hill: The Short Message now available free on PS5, new Silent Hill 2 remake trailer revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-judas-story-trailer-from-ghost-story-games-revealed/">New Judas story trailer from Ghost Story Games revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/metro-awakening-is-coming-to-ps-vr2/">Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/square-enix-reveals-foamstars-season-1-content-details/">Square Enix reveals Foamstars Season 1 content details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-ps5-and-ps4-this-april-godzilla-dlc-revealed/">Dave the Diver splashes onto PS5 and PS4 this April, Godzilla DLC revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/become-the-ultimate-vampire-in-v-rising-coming-to-ps5-this-year/">Become the ultimate vampire In V Rising, coming to PS5 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-rise-of-the-ronin-gameplay-trailer-showcases-combat-traversal-and-player-choice/">New Rise of the Ronin gameplay trailer showcases combat, traversal, and player choice</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/an-enhanced-version-of-until-dawn-comes-to-ps5-and-pc-this-year/">An enhanced version of Until Dawn comes to PS5 and PC this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/legendary-tales-lets-you-forge-your-rpg-destiny-on-ps-vr2-later-this-year/">Legendary Tales lets you forge your RPG destiny on PS VR2 February 8</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/31/new-dragons-dogma-2-trailer-showcases-warfarer-vocation-out-march-22/">New Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer showcases Warfarer vocation, out March 22</a></li>
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