Reading Time: 7 minutes For those eager to know yet more about the much-anticipated Final Fantasy XVI, your wait is over. Like us, you’ve likely pored over every piece of text, every screenshot and trailer since the game was originally announced back in 2020. We’ve had the first information about its world and characters, and most recently, a closer…… Continue reading Interview: Naoki Yoshida sheds new light on Final Fantasy XVI
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A new look for Bend Studio’s future, and a look back at its past
Reading Time: 12 minutes With 29 years of experience in game development, Bend Studio has had a rich legacy in video games. From the iconic Syphon Filter series to Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Days Gone, we strive to provide our players with high-quality experiences that create a lasting impact. As we reflect on our past and look…… Continue reading A new look for Bend Studio’s future, and a look back at its past
Players’ Choice: Vote for March 2022’s best new game
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ahoy, there! As March comes to a close, we once again open the Players’ Choice polls. You have until Sunday night at 11:59pm Pacific to cast your vote for the best new game of the month, be it a supernatural thriller set in an eerily quiet Tokyo, the latest entry in a genre-defining driving simulator,…… Continue reading Players’ Choice: Vote for March 2022’s best new game
The History of Housemarque – from the Finnish Demoscene to PlayStation Studios
Reading Time: 9 minutes Selene’s looping adventure evolved with new gameplay modes when the Returnal Ascension DLC launched last week. The team at Housemarque is thrilled to create new ways for fans to play the challenging-yet-rewarding, arcade-inspired shooter on PS5. In fact, iterating on satisfying gameplay is deeply ingrained in the studio’s culture, starting back in 1994. I am…… Continue reading The History of Housemarque – from the Finnish Demoscene to PlayStation Studios
Welcoming Haven Studios to the PlayStation Studios family
Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, I’m delighted to announce that Haven Studios is officially joining PlayStation Studios! Jade Raymond brings a wealth of experience from her industry achievements and an infectious passion for creating games, and the leadership team at Haven is an equally impressive group of industry veterans who have collaborated on some of the biggest and most…… Continue reading Welcoming Haven Studios to the PlayStation Studios family
Bringing Uncharted to the Big Screen
Reading Time: 2 minutes Uncharted is rolling out in theaters across the globe this week, marking Nathan Drake’s big screen debut. The entire PlayStation Productions team is thrilled to see Uncharted brought to life for movie theater audiences around the world. Our goal with creating PlayStation Productions was to introduce our unforgettable stories, characters, and worlds to new audiences,…… Continue reading Bringing Uncharted to the Big Screen
Hermen Hulst talks Bungie, what’s next for PlayStation Studios
Reading Time: 4 minutes Hot on the heels of this week’s news that Bungie will be joining PlayStation, I had a chance to chat with Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios, to learn more about how the developer collective might collaborate with the celebrated studio. We also touched on Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 (State of Play tonight!),…… Continue reading Hermen Hulst talks Bungie, what’s next for PlayStation Studios
Reflect on your 2021 gaming achievements with PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up
Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2021 there were a lot of fantastic experiences that many PlayStation fans enjoyed, such as Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Deathloop. As the new year is in full swing, we’re pleased to bring back the PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up report, celebrating your gaming achievements on PS4 and PS5. Starting today through February 20,…… Continue reading Reflect on your 2021 gaming achievements with PlayStation 2021 Wrap-Up
God of War on PC: Gameplay tips for tomorrow’s launch
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tomorrow on January 14, God of War (2018) launches on PC. To ensure you’re ready, we’ve released our PC system requirements and features – be sure to check them both out. Ultrawide trailer One of the unique PC features that we’re very excited about is the 21:9 ultra-widescreen support that will allow you to play…… Continue reading God of War on PC: Gameplay tips for tomorrow’s launch
Feeling the Love: PlayStation Studios dev teams share their favorite fan interactions
Reading Time: 10 minutes One of the joys of working as a game developer is experiencing the deep impact games can have on players’ lives across the world. Within the PlayStation Studios family, we often hear stories about how our games have sparked new friendships, rekindled old ones, formed life-defining memories, helped people overcome grief or inspired them to…… Continue reading Feeling the Love: PlayStation Studios dev teams share their favorite fan interactions
Feeling the Love: PlayStation Studios dev teams share their favorite fan interactions
Reading Time: 10 minutes One of the joys of working as a game developer is experiencing the deep impact games can have on players’ lives across the world. Within the PlayStation Studios family, we often hear stories about how our games have sparked new friendships, rekindled old ones, formed life-defining memories, helped people overcome grief or inspired them to…… Continue reading Feeling the Love: PlayStation Studios dev teams share their favorite fan interactions
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – breathing new life into the beloved series
Reading Time: 4 minutes Taking the reins of a series as iconic as Ghostbusters would be a daunting task for any director. But Jason Reitman, the mastermind behind the franchise’s latest chapter Ghostbusters: Afterlife, has Ghostbusters in his blood – not only is he a massive fan of the legendary 80s adventures, he is also the son of Ivan…… Continue reading Ghostbusters: Afterlife – breathing new life into the beloved series
Notes from the end of the world: Finch comes to Apple TV+ this Friday
Reading Time: 4 minutes Finch debuts this Friday on Apple TV+, so I caught up with director Miguel Sapochnik to learn more about what makes this Tom Hanks sci-fi tale tick. What is it about the end of civilization that people find so fascinating? I would say, one of the best things to write is the beginning or the…… Continue reading Notes from the end of the world: Finch comes to Apple TV+ this Friday
World premiere of Uncharted movie trailer
Reading Time: 2 minutes This is a pretty epic day for us at Naughty Dog. It’s been almost fourteen years since our team first brought you the bombastic, jaw dropping, globe-trotting adventures with Nathan Drake, Chloe Frazer, and all the lovable characters that have come to make up the franchise – Sully, Sam, Elena, Nadine and beyond! Uncharted has…… Continue reading World premiere of Uncharted movie trailer