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Say cheese! Announcing Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ Photo Mode

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Looking forward to Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ PlayStation launch on September 21, we are very excited to announce a special feature we’ve been keeping under wraps for quite awhile: Photo Mode!

You can activate photo mode all along your adventure and capture epic and adorable photos of your journey! Characters (including all the Rot!) will freeze by default once you enter photo mode, but you can “resume action” to bring them back to life. As you move the camera, they will keep their attention on you; following and engaging with the camera as you set up your perfect shot.

Our favorite part is the CHEESE button! Once you’ve set up your photo angle, you’ll have the option to have the characters in the photo say “CHEESE!” and strike a pose. Many characters have multiple poses, so don’t miss getting a great variety of fun shots in the same location! It’s also a fun way to get to know the characters better.

Developing photo mode and the Cheese function were exciting animation opportunities for us! Not only does this function introduce another entertaining element for players, it also allowed us to showcase character personalities as we developed each unique pose. 

Throughout development, so much of our focus went into the dynamic story moments, epic action and battle animations, and beautifully crafted cut-scenes, but we also wanted to focus on the characters at rest. Who are they on their off time? Are they a little more shy, or are they a total ham? We hope that getting the chance to check in with every character in the more peaceful, interim moments helps you fall in love with the characters of Kena’s world, just like we have.

(For Southeast Asia) “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles” Versus Mode Character Introduction ②

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In Versus Mode, characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, can be freely matched against each another in a 2 vs 2 setting with up to 2 players on or offline! Enjoy this simple but exhilarating battle system, and become the greatest demon slayer you can!

12 characters from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime, including Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, are joined by 6 characters from the series’ official spinoff, ” Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story”, for a total of 18 characters taking part in battles!

Characters can be paired together as they were in the anime or even partnered in ways yet to be seen, which means you can form your ideal tag team!

Kimetsu Academy – Tanjiro Kamado(Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae)

The son of a baker.
A stubborn but polite boy who wears a memento, his father’s earrings, at school even though it is against the academy rules.

Kimetsu Academy – Nezuko Kamado(Voiced by: Akari Kitō)

Tanjiro’s younger sister.
A girl who’s always carrying a baguette in her mouth and surprisingly hard to get up in the morning.

SpongeBob SquarePants, Crypto, and more headline THQ Nordic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase

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What better way to mark a decade of massive growth (and F.U.N.) than with the expansion of some of THQ Nordic’s most popular franchises to the PS5? SpongeBob SquarePants? Check! Crypto? Check. Cutter Slade? Check. Bikes, ATVs and UTVs? Check, check and check. Here’s a quick recap of all the first looks rolled out during THQ Nordic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase Event just moments ago.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

SpongeBob SquarePants, Crypto, and more headline THQ Nordic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase

As we’ve all learned, everything is possible in the infinite expanses of the cosmos… even a reality where mayonnaise isn’t an instrument! In SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, the mysterious fortune teller Kassandra grants SpongeBob and Patrick wishes resulting in the two buddies unintentionally opening up portals to strange Wishworlds. It’s all F.U.N. and games until their friends get lost in the portals! Players can explore seven distinct worlds and don more than 30 cosmic skins to rescue the universe. This brand new SpongeBob adventure is developed by Purple Lamp Studios and coming to PS4 and PS5!

“This is the SpongeBob experience gamers have been waiting for,” said Senior Producer Martin Kreuch. “With new platforming skills like the karate kick and a true, buddy comedy design approach, saving the universe will be ridiculously fun.” 

Outcast 2 – A New Beginning

SpongeBob SquarePants, Crypto, and more headline THQ Nordic’s 10th Anniversary Showcase

The friendly, neighborhood invader-slayer is back: Cutter Slade is returning to the spectacular alien world of Adelpha in Outcast 2 – A New Beginning. Twenty years after the events of the first game, Ad

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 410: The Backlog Groweth

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Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

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So many games coming next week! And so many games we’re already trying to keep up with! Join the PS Podcast crew as they talk Tales of Arise, Deathloop, F.I.S.T., Life is Strange: True Colors, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Lost Judgment, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and more.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Tales of Arise
  • Death Stranding Director’s Cut
  • Deathloop
  • Life is Strange: True Colors
  • Lost Judgment
  • Diablo II: Resurrected
  • Kena: Bridge of Spirits
  • F.I.S.T.

The Cast

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Share of the Week: Purple

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Last week, we asked you to share moments in the shade of purple using #PSshare #PSBlog. From violet space vibes to plum portraits, here are this week’s highlights: 

Sefwick shares the dancer of Bound surrounded by purple shapes.

Photoingame shares two whales swimming in Beyond Blue.

stabbed_jawa shares Rivet jumping for joy in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Zig_Justice races across a celestial purple background in No Man’s Sky.

tonjogando shares Aloy making a cameo near some purple flowered trees in Genshin Impact.

erasmia42069 climbs to the top of a spooky tower in Little Nightmares II.

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? 

THEME: Travel
SUBMIT BY: Wednesday 9 AM PT on September 22

Next week, we’re on the move. Share moments of characters traveling, be it by land, sea, vehicle, or creature using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Final Fantasy VII: Yoshinori Kitase on the highs and lows of creating the timeless PlayStation classic

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Final Fantasy VII was a game of firsts.

It was the first Final Fantasy that launched on PlayStation. It was the first Final Fantasy to be made in 3D. It was the first to include CG movie cutscenes that enabled the team to reach a truly global audience and deliver a new type of gaming experience.

It is, it’s fair to say, a very special game for both the fans and the team at Square Enix. I worked as director of the game and I’m delighted that a whole new generation can experience it on PS Now.

Final Fantasy VII was first made in 1997, but its content has a timeless appeal that’s relevant in any era. I think that’s the reason that the game still has so many fans today – and the fact that the series is continuing with titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is all thanks to their support.

The launch of the original game on PS Now has made me reflect on its development, and the PlayStation team asked me to share some of those recollections with you all.

The origins of Final Fantasy VII

During the development of Final Fantasy VII, the games industry was starting to shift from 2D to 3D, mainly focused around titles developed in Europe and North America. We wanted to produce a title that would take advantage of this new dimension to bring the characters and story to life more vividly than ever before in the series.

We were also becoming interested in 3D CG. We had a desire to make the Final Fantasy series something that would stand up during the coming decades.

We were able to achieve both of these ambitions thanks to a new player on the console market: the PlayStation system.

Avalanche members Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie

Working on PlayStation

Working on PlayStation for the first time gave us opportunities we hadn’t previously considered. One of the biggest draws was the massive (at the time at least!) capacity of CD ROMs.

We packed Final Fantasy VII with a large volume of movie cutscenes, which enhanced the storytelling and allowed us to present a world in more detail than any previous game. The decision to include those movie scenes was only possible because of the memory that CD ROMs offered to us.

On the other hand, working with the new technology gave us challenges. CD ROM games generally required long load times. We worked extremely hard and had to really innovate to make sure that the loading times did not feel too long when transitioning in and out of battles and movie scenes.

(For Southeast Asia) The Newest Version of AUTO CHESS Lands September 23

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Auto Chess is going to bring you a fresh gaming experience with a whole bunch of new content in the upcoming version. The brand new version comes packed with a formidable new chess piece from a mysterious race, a fire-new Big Winner mode, as well as the war-themed Season 14. Plus, PS teaming function will be available soon and you can enjoy the game together with your friends! Now, let’s take an in-depth look at those new features.

Introducing Dominator, an all-new chess piece from an ancient race: the Greater

Dominiel, known as Dominator, was the prince of the Greater race in prehistoric times and also the only known survivor of his race in the Era of Rune.

As glory was the core of his racial character in prehistory, Dominiel sees himself superior to others. To accomplish his goal, he would make an articulated plan and then carefully lay it out. He loves controlling others and looking down on all other creatures. This calculating schemer is insidious and sly, but he has never lost his compassion.

His powerful abilities and race effects make him an ace up on your sleeve and can help you outsmart your competitors!

An Exciting New Feature: PS Teaming Function

Amazing as the new version already is, the much-requested PS teaming function will make the game even better. Soon, PlaySta

(For Southeast Asia) “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles” Versus Mode Character Introduction ①

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In Versus Mode, characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, can be freely matched against each another in a 2 vs 2 setting with up to 2 players on or offline! Enjoy this simple but exhilarating battle system, and become the greatest demon slayer you can!

Tanjiro Kamado(Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae)

A kindhearted boy.
He lived a blissful existence with his mother and siblings, but was attacked by demons while he was out working.
He joins the Demon Slayer Corps in order to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human, as well as to avenge the death of his family by hunting down the demon who killed them.
Under the tutelage of Sakonji Urokodaki, he learns to wield “Water Breathing”, so that he can face the demon threat.

(For Southeast Asia) “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles” Versus Mode Character Introduction ①

PlayStation Store: August 2021’s top downloads

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The top downloads charts for August are here, revealing the top performers on PlayStation Store last month. Madden NFL 22 took the crown for PS5 and PS4 downloads across US and Canada. In Europe, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut grabbed the top spot on PS5, while Grand Theft Auto V secured a number one position on PS4. On free-to-play, Splitgate continues its run atop the charts for Europe and US and Canada. 

Take a look at the full chart listings below. 

PS5 games

US/CanadaEU
1Madden NFL 22Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT
2Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUTHades
3HadesAssassin’s Creed Valhalla
4Aliens: Fireteam EliteAliens: Fireteam Elite
5Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles MoralesF1 2021
6Assassin’s Creed ValhallaFIFA 21
7DOOM EternalMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
8Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartDOOM Eternal
9Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMetro Exodus
10MLB The Show 21It Takes Two
11Mortal Kombat 11Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six | Siege
12Tribes of MidgardCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
13Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six | SiegeMadden NFL 22
14The Elder Scrolls OnlineRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart
15Marvel’s AvengersTribes of Midgard
16It Takes TwoThe Elder Scrolls Online
17Watch Dogs: LegionMortal Kombat 11
18Demon’s SoulsDemon’s Souls
19FIFA 21Watch Dogs: Legion
20Scarlet NexusMarvel’s Avengers

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 games

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One sleuths to PS5 November 16

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Hello PlayStation fans! My name is Serge and I am the Head of Production at Frogwares, a video games studio most known for its Sherlock Holmes series and The Sinking City. Today, we want to show you something that we’ve been working on in our studio for months – a new trailer and a new gameplay video from our upcoming open-world mystery adventure Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. So pop on the kettle, brew some hot tea or coffee and grab that magnifying glass – we have a case to solve detectives. 

Sherlock Holmes Chapter One sleuths to PS5 November 16

In Sherlock Holmes Chapter One we tell the story of a young Sherlock Holmes before he becomes the world-famous detective. On the outside, he’s a young, confident, maybe even borderline cocky man who is still trying to figure out who he really is. His life purpose is still not known. Now, what happened in his life that turned him into this antisocial genius? What events shaped him into the character that we now know and love. These are the kind of questions that we asked ourselves in the studio, and are somewhat answered in our game. 

Our game starts when you, the young Holmes, arrive on the island, Cordona together with your good friend Jon. The reason for your trip is to dig up and heal old emotional wounds. You are here to uncover the mystery of your mother’s death. You’ve always felt that something didn’t add up, and now you have received even more reasons to discover the truth as to what happened to her on that island.

Speaking of the island, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One takes place on the Mediterranean island of Cordona, in the late 1880’s. This beautiful, almost paradise-like place is a melting pot of different cultures. But as it normally pans out in life, under all of this beauty there is a layer of flaws. As you venture out into this open world, you will see that apart from the different regions of Cordona, the island has its own social class hierarchy too. And those at the bottom don’t always get to live the paradise life that you see in front of you. 

As you experience the island, you will come across cases and mysteries that only a future detective can solve. Murders, missing jewels, even a runaway elephant are all there waiting to be solved. What tools are in your detective arsenal you ask? Well, take a look at our latest gameplay video to get a better idea on how you will be able to use that intuition of yours!

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US/CanadaEU
1Madden NFL 22Grand Theft Auto V
2Grand Theft Auto VMinecraft
3MinecraftFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
4Far Cry 5Far Cry 5
5Friday the 13th: The GameThe Crew 2
6Call of Duty: Modern WarfareCarX Drift Racing Online
7Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2
8Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
9Gang BeastsNeed for Speed Heat
10The ForesteFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE
11Need for Speed HeatThe Forest
12God of WarFriday the 13th: The Game
13CarX Drift Racing OnlineFIFA 21
14Assassin’s Creed ValhallaCall of Duty: Modern Warfare
15Fall Guys: Ultimate KnockoutJump Force
16ARK: Survival EvolvedThe Last of Us Part II
17Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi StrikerDishonored 2