Author: Sarah Connor

Now, PS Blog readers, if you could just place both fingers lightly on the planchette of the spirit board in front of you, we can begin. We’re very excited to reveal that there’s not long until you can join Vivian and Amy for a séance in Fear the Spotlight. But before you enter Sunnyside High, we wanted to dive into how we’ve been inspired by classic PlayStation experiences to bring our modern horror adventure to life. As you may have just seen in the recently released trailer, the aesthetic style, gameplay mechanics, and tone all come from a deep nostalgia…

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We are excited to share with you the latest look from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. In this new gameplay slice, captured on PlayStation 5, watch Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero, fighting alongside two companions, Taash and Lucanis, that we brought along specifically for this battle.  There are seven companions in total in the game, and these make up the Veilguard – who are tasked with Rook to take on corrupt ancient gods who are hellbent on destroying the world.   Play Video As seen in the trailer, the blighted gods have unleashed a fearsome dragon on Thedas.  It will be up…

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For many fans of the RPG genre, Hironobu Sakaguchi is considered a household name. Known fondly as the “father of Final Fantasy” thanks to his work on the first 10 mainline titles, Sakaguchi has created many other games with cult followings, including Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey and Terra Battle, developed by his company, Mistwalker Corporation.   Fantasian Neo Dimension serves as Sakaguchi’s next upcoming title that brings his critically acclaimed game, Fantasian, to wider audiences through PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It will launch with new features such as English and Japanese voice acting, an added difficulty option, and 4K support…

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Category: GamesSeptember 24, 2024 It’s Your World Now – Ara: History Untold Launches Today for Windows PC, Steam, and PC Game Pass Marc Meyer, President of Oxide Games SummaryAra: History Untold leverages Oxide’s proprietary engine to deliver an unprecedented level of immersion and gameplay.Strategic choices are driven by your objectives rather than arbitrary game rules; every choice has a rationale that feels real and grounded.Ara: History Untold is now available on Steam, Windows PC, and with PC Game Pass. We can’t express just how excited we are to finally share Ara: History Untold with you, a game that represents the…

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Category: AccessoriesSeptember 24, 2024 Transparent is Back – Introducing the Cipher Series Mekias BekaluProduct Marketing Manager, Xbox Accessories The wait is over! We’re thrilled to unveil the Cipher Series for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, with Xbox Design Lab. This collection taps into the nostalgia of classic tech designs with six stunning transparent top cases, letting you relive the magic of seeing the inner workings of your favorite gadgets—while adding a modern twist. Alongside the Cipher Series, we’re also introducing two vibrant chromatic D-pad and paddle designs in Sunset Chroma and Energy Chroma, bringing fresh style to the…

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Category: Tokyo Game ShowSeptember 23, 2024 How to Watch the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast This Thursday Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast returns on Thursday, offering a look at incredible games coming to Xbox consoles and PC from across Asia and beyond. This year’s show will feature looks at titles from Xbox Game Studios, Blizzard Entertainment, and Bethesda, as well as an exciting lineup of games from third-party partners primarily based in Japan and across Asia, including games coming to Xbox Game Pass. There’s nothing quite like watching one of our shows…

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Category: GamesSeptember 23, 2024 What Do You Do in a Hobbit Life Sim? Taking a Walk Through Tales of the Shire, Launching Next March Calliope Ryder, Lead Game Producer, Wētā Workshop SummaryTales of the Shire is launching for Xbox Series X|S on March 25, 2025.Get insights from Wētā Workshop, development team behind the game, in how they built the narrative for this cosy life-sim.Tales of the Shire is based upon The Lord of the Rings books from J.R.R. Tolkien. Hullo Hobbits! Exciting news: Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game will launch for Xbox Series X|S…

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State of Play is back tomorrow, September 24! Tune in live for news and updates on more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world. The 30+ minute show begins September 24 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET | September 25 12am CEST / 7am JST on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. See you tomorrow! Play Video Regarding co-streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) 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…

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