Hey everyone, I’m Christian Spicer– a writer, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and a huge fan of The Last of Us. Like so many of you, when I first played The Last of Us in 2013, it left a lasting impact on me and I’m eagerly awaiting the launch of The Last of Us Part II on
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The Last of Us Part II will feature a day one patch. It’s not exclusively adding the typical bug fixes and gameplay improvements, either. The sequel’s Update 1.01 patch notes show the day one update will introduce Photo Mode and a couple of other interesting features. According to the patch notes via GearNuke, Update 1.01
Hello, this is Aaron Whiting of Seattle-based Camouflaj. I have the honor of being the lead producer on Marvel’s Iron Man VR, coming July 3 exclusively to PlayStation VR. I previously worked at Camouflaj on its first release, République, before I left to try my hand at a larger local game studio. During the interim
Trademark renewals have been known to carry little in the way of substance. Often they simply don’t offer any worthwhile insight about a franchise’s or product’s future. Yet, a few Gran Turismo-related renewals may provide further evidence that backs long-running rumors and speculation. Just recently, Sony filed trademarks for the Gran Turismo logo, Grand Turismo’s
GameTomo has announced that the next installment in its Project Nimbus series, Nimbus INFINITY, is in development for next-gen consoles and PC. The company didn’t specify platforms but considering Code Mirai‘s global success on the PlayStation 4, a PS5 version is likely to be in the works. First announced in 2018, Nimbus INFINITY is set
If preorders are any indication, it looks like The Last of Us Part II is on track to set sales records when it releases in two weeks time. According to IGN, Sony’s Brazilian wing has announced that The Last of Us II is now the most preordered PlayStation exclusive in the country’s history, surpassing God
Just ahead of daily reset this morning, players gathered in the Tower to witness Destiny 2’s first live event, changing the state of the world in real-time as Rasputin finally fired his missiles and finished off The Almighty, which had been hurtling towards the Last City. The Fortnite-like live spectacle wasn’t exactly a Travis Scott
Recent events in the Unites States that stemmed from the harrowing killing of George Lloyd have led to a large number of companies around the globe – including Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo – issuing statements on racism. The games industry has vowed to take steps to combat the issue, with major companies acknowledging that they
Coronavirus delays continue to strike the industry as well as the fan events meant to celebrate gaming. Delayed once already this year, Summer Games Done Quick 2020 will now be an online only affair, running August 16-23 due to further concerns about coronavirus, as well as–one has to assume–the Black Lives Matter protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Welcome! Following the recent unification of the US and EU PlayStation.Blog sites, you might notice things look a bit different around these parts this week. We’re still working out our new process as we combine new releases for the North America and EU regions into a more robust multi-region mega-post. For new releases coming to
Naughty Dog games are typically replete with Easter Eggs regarding other Naughty Dog titles or PlayStation in general. Usually, players find them rather quickly, be it an overt reference or a subtle one. For a touch over four years, though, one The Last of Us nod seemingly went unnoticed. In diving into the depths of Uncharted
Editor’s Note: Hello, everyone, Shuhei Yoshida here. Today, we’re kicking off a series of stories written by independent developers whose games address interesting, unique, or thought-provoking issues. We’re starting with a story about making connections with other people in Night School Studio’s Afterparty, authored by the game’s lead writer & director. Stay tuned, as we’ll
A new DualSense patent published today gives us a glimpse at the internals of the PS5 controller. While the patent itself focuses on the microphone array specifically, it still gives a glimpse at the DualSense as a whole. The abstract says: Many input devices used for game operations have a plurality of operation members such
Hey everyone! I’m Ashley, the new Community Liaison for Metalhead Software. I’m the person behind our social accounts and a big part of my role is relaying information between our community and our dev team (not to mention creating punny one-liners on social media and responding to followers with high quality GIFs). I know our
Indie publisher Modus Games and developers Ace Team and Giant Monkey Robot will host an open beta for Rock of Ages III: Make & Break this month. The beta will first roll out (pun kind of intended) for PC via Steam next week on June 9th and end June 16th. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Sony and Naughty Dog have released the final video for their “Inside The Last of Us Part II” video series. This final dev diary closely examines the sequel’s world, as well as the dangers that lie within it. Get a glimpse “Inside the World” of The Last of Us Part II in the video below:
IGN had plans to host its Summer of Gaming event from June 4th through June 24th. Due to the civil unrest spanning across America, the publication has chosen to postpone the celebratory programming. IGN’s Summer of Gaming is now set to kick off next week on Monday, June 8th. As of writing, an updated schedule
Days of Play comes to PlayStation Store, bringing you awesome deals on a broad selection of blockbuster PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles! As well as deep discounts on celebrated games, there are also savings to be had on PS Plus and PS Now, with a huge 30% off their 12 month subscription plans. Below
Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update. North American Update June’s PlayStation Plus
Raiding dungeons for riches and glory has always motivated adventurers as they slashed down skeletons, monsters, and magical creatures. Kill the monsters, get the bounty, and become lauded across the land. Easy right? But has anyone asked the monsters how they feel? In Konami and Ukuza’s newest title, Skelattack, we flip the genre on its
Can you survive a danger-filled trek across a nuclear wasteland? Perfectly play the part of a supernatural assassin? Take pole position on the race track? These are all questions you can answer today, thanks to the newest trio of titles joining PS Now. Uncompromising survival horror Metro Exodus, stealth action adventure Dishonored 2 and racing
As tensions mount in America following the police murder of George Floyd and the following protests against police brutality on black communities, publishers and developers are making the tough calls to shift releases and events in order to give the current conversation room to breathe. The latest delay is the Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Tripwire Interactive is keenly aware of the myriad issues that have been plaguing players who just want to take on the role of a shark and messily eat a bunch of humans. A Maneater update is tentatively scheduled for sometime this week, with the main aim being to fix corrupted save files and problems players
Welcome back! Lots to choose from in this month’s Players’ Choice poll, whether you’re venturing into the depths of Minecraft Dungeons, becoming an unstoppable action hero in John Wick Hex, reliving the gritty glory of 80’s action flicks in Huntdown, or just causing all kinds of trouble as an electricity-imbued shark in Maneater. PS VR
Assassin’s Creed fans rejoiced when it was revealed that the franchise’s beloved hidden blade is making a return in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. However, they instantly noticed that something was off: the hidden blade wasn’t exactly hidden because it can be seen on the upper part of the protagonist’s wrist as opposed to being concealed at
Square Enix has said that it is “pleased” with Final Fantasy VII Remake‘s initial shipment of 3.5 million units, especially since the publisher produced fewer physical copies due to the Coronavirus outbreak. In his financial presentation for the fiscal year ended March 31, president Yosuke Matsuda said that physical sales were below expectations due to
Arkane Studios has said that its previous comments about the Dishonored series were misquoted and that the series was never iced, like some claimed. In an interview with IGN Middle East, Arkane noted that prior to Dishonored, it never made sequels to any of its games. While the studio is now done with the Kaldwins
Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Jim Ryan has revealed that demand for The Last of Us Part II has remained strong in face of recent events, and in Europe alone, its preorders have tracked better than those of Marvel’s Spider-Man at the same point before launch. Ryan disclosed this during an interview with CNet, in which he
The Ghost of Tsushima-centric State of Play presentation served as the first big deep dive on Sucker Punch’s latest. However, while the gameplay segments answered myriad questions, a few more were raised as well. For example, many viewers were confused by the tiny golden circles on the HUD’s bottom left. Questions also lingered about some
Hey PlayStation.Blog Readers! I’m glad to announce that my indie game Evan’s Remains is finally coming to PS4 on June 11. If you’re into tricky puzzles and story-heavy experiences full of mystery, feel free to give the game a look. After more than two years of working somewhat alone, with the help of some friends