PlayStation: State of Play September 2022
Sony PlayStation just recently concluded their September State of Play 2022. The games are coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PS VR2.
After being on the rocks because of their increased prices in select markets, Sony PlayStation is bringing back good lighting their company through massive hit titles this September. The reveal has garnered generally good reviews. This has fans pumped up for the upcoming games. The showcase kicked off at 3 pm PT / 6 pm ET / and midnight EST on September 14th.
Setting the tone is Tekken 8. A disclaimer in the footage mentions that it was taken directly from Tekken 8‘s story mode through a PlayStation 5 console. However, this is still in the works. There are still no leads as to when Tekken 8 will be released.
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PlayStation VR2 upcoming games
PlayStation VR2 stays true to its word when it promises an escape from reality and a portal to your imagination. The virtual reality gaming console brings us two VR games customized for those who own the PlayStation VR2.
Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge
An interactive feast-your-eyes visual spectacle sprinkled with good humor and many alien antics. That, paired with surround dynamic sounds through heart-pounding 3D audio, will certainly make you feel like you’re there. This enhanced edition of the action-adventure sci-fi world will bring players to a galaxy far, far away. The game is set to release this 2023.
Demeo
A tabletop RPG that brings the elements of the classic D&D to a new level. This multiplayer game will bring back memories of your childhood as it takes visuals and audio inspiration from dungeon crawling to winning the spoils of a battle. Form an adventuring party with your friends and pick a class from a string of archetypes, all paying homage to the classics. According to the Resolution Games website, the game developer Demeo is coming to PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 in 2023.
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More titles for PlayStation September State of Play 2022
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
This game is for you if you’re itching for a Samurai Yakuza immersive gameplay. Set in 1867, when the Meiji restoration followed the decline of the shogunate, the protagonist, Sakomoto Ryoma, follows the samurai’s code. In this historical action adventure, you will go through the streets of Kyo. Together with his crew, Ryoma will fight for his life as he unravels the secrets of the shogunate as Japan enters its age of reformation. Like a Dragon: Ishin! will launch for PlayStation 4&5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on February 21, 2023.
Hogwarts Legacy’s Haunted Hogsmeade
This is a PlayStation-exclusive quest that will test the bravery of upcoming students of Hogwarts Legacy. Once the game launches on February 10, 2023, Potterheads who decide to play the game with their PlayStation consoles will be greeted with this exclusive quest to unravel the mysteries of the Haunted Hogsmeade.
Pacific Drive
This is a unique take on the survival-gaming genre. It is a first-person driving game that links the player’s survival with a person’s skills with the pedal. Set in a post-apocalyptic environment, the player must run for dear life as severe radiation, declining environment, and horrors of the unknown take over the walled surroundings. PlayStation Blog describes it as a “road-lite.” It appears to be a dungeon crawling game where players get to use their driving skills to the test. Pacific Drive will be released for PlayStation 5 in 2023.
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God of War Ragnarök Story Trailer and big reveals
The epic father-and-son duo, Kratos and Atreus, will challenge destiny as they traverse the looming threats of Ragnarök. The story trailer gives us a glimpse of what lies ahead as both protagonists are tested, whether to take a path written by destiny or carve their history in the gods among men. Set as the final step in the Norse era of the series, the game will could either bring the end of days or the birth of a new era.
The story trailer also gives us a teaser as to what could be the reason for the rumors that Atreus’ true identity is Loki. Kratos and his son battle the hazards of the nine realms as they are pushed to the ends of their relationship as father and son are fought by their frenemy, Freya. She demands justice after the death of her son, Baldur.
Together with the game’s release is an unveiling of the limited edition DualSense wireless controller that will be available on November 9. Pre-orders will start on September 27.
