Sony’s State of Play: How It Topped the Crowd (Even with a Short Blast)
Picture this: the big screen lights up, a chill kicks through the room, and Sony’s latest State of Play drops a ton of new footage for the long‑awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake. If you remember that 2015 teaser that had us all sobbing in our gaming chairs, you know why the moment was a hit.
Who Else Joined the Fun?
It wasn’t just FF7. Sony served up a handful of new trailers. “We’re not shy” they said, but the next‑gen console—still shy—was still a mystery.
Why No Big E3 Show?
Instead of a full‑blown E3 presentation, Sony opted for the ‘Nintendo Direct’ style: quick, polished, and direct. “If you don’t have something fresh to present, a massive show just wastes energy,” said Shawn Layden, the company’s Worldwide Studios chair. His words lined up with Sony’s choice to keep the energy high and avoid filler.
Time‑Slip: How Long Was the Broadcast?
It ran a swift 10 minutes—think of it as a speed‑run. The real gem was a short Square Enix teaser for FFIV that promised more coffee‑fueled nights. Stay tuned for the full E3 press conference in June, where the devs will spill the beans.
And, Oh… More Trailers!
Yes, the list gets longer. Check the full lineup below to catch everything Sony announced today.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake – new footage flashes
and we’re buzzing. - FFIV Teaser – quick look
by Square Enix. - Other games – believe it or not, the slate’s growing.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Capcom’s Monster Hunter World is going big with a “massive expansion DLC” that promises to bring new behemoths to slash, smack, and stab with your giant weapons. Also, snow!
Launching on consoles on September 6 (and on PC probably in the winter), Iceborne puts players in a chilly new land that’ll feature monsters old and new — including a pretty badass land shark.
Riverbond
Voxel Vibes & Cozy Chaos: Your Next PS4 Dungeon Brawler
Picture a tiny 3‑D world that’s all about shoot‑and‑slash fun — that’s the spirit behind Cococucumber‘s newest indie triumph.
What’s the Lowdown?
- Developer: Cococucumber Studios, the indie creators with a knack for quirky design.
- Premise: A voxel‑packed dungeon adventure you can play from the couch.
- Launch: PS4 release this summer (after debuting at PAX East last year).
Let’s Talk Couch Co‑Op
Throw a screen party with friends or family! The game’s built for cooperative play, making your living room the ultimate dungeon crawler hotspot.
Skin It, Shirt It, Glory It!
The real secret sauce? You can slay with skins pulled straight from other indie classics.
- Guacamelee! – A Mexican folklore‑filled beat‑em‑up.
- Enter the Gungeon – A bullet‑hell life‑is‑a-gun joke.
- Bastion – A storytelling, hand‑drawn masterpiece.
- Psychonauts – A mind‑bending adventure that’s pure charm.
Combine charming voxels, ruthless action, and an edible palette of familiar indie faces, and you’ve got a delightful, humor‑heavy dose of gaming that feels fresh yet fully nostalgic.
Predator: Hunting Grounds
Get Ready to Face the Menace of the Jungle on PS4
Asymmetrical co‑op games are still hot, and the studio that brought Friday the 13th survival to your living room is cooking up something new for PS4 in 2020. Picture this: four paramilitary soldiers, each a hardened warrior, squad‑up to take on the legendary Predator in a raw jungle arena.
Why It’s More Than Just a Fight
Our heroes aren’t exactly running up the wrong side of the cliff. In true Predator fashion, the lone alien boasts:
- Invisibility cloaks that make it feel like a ghost on the battlefield
- Advanced Yautja tech – think laser sabers, plasma explosives, and a master class in stealth
- A hunter’s instinct that turns every corner into a ticking time‑bomb
What Makes This Game Stand Out?
When you’re siding with the human side, you’re not just defending your squad – you’re living a high‑octane survival story where teamwork, strategy, and a splash of desperation set the scene.
- Each player can plan ambushes, coordinate flank attacks, or simply do what a soldier does best: hold the line.
- Beware the Predator’s eye detections – one wrong move and you might be planning your next game over!
- Feel the adrenaline of a death‑match where every dog‑eared track of your sneakers could be the last.
Will the Team Pull It Off?
We know it’s a 4‑vs‑1 showdown, and by the books, the human squad faces a superior foe. The story? Expect plenty of drama, false starts, and the inevitable “I wish I had more camouflage” moments.
Takeaway
It’s a wild, asymmetric juggernaut where the “ordinary” soldiers confront an alien predator that’s to spidey‑camouflage. If you’re flexing your teamwork muscles and your nerve endurance, PS4 is getting a fresh dose of that relentless rush. Stay tuned, squad up, and remember: in the jungle, the hunters may be hidden, but the fear is absolutely visible.
MediEvil
For those too young to remember, MediEvil is a series of hack-and-slash games on the first PlayStation console back in the ‘90s. Praised for its sense of humour and Halloween-like aesthetics, the game appears to have garnered enough nostalgic love for Sony to greenlight a remake for the PS4, with a release date of October 5th this year.
From the trailer, it looks like it’ll be a fun, colourfully campy action-adventure romp.
AWAY: The Survival Series
Ready to Glide into a Wild New Adventure?
We’re not entirely sure if we need a game that puts us inside a sugar glider’s paws, but this new animal‑based platformer promises an epic ride. Picture yourself leaping, gliding, and slipping through dense forests while dodging natural disasters that feel a bit like a surprise party for your sanity.
Why This Game Is Worth a Look
- Gameplay That Keeps You on Your Toes: Jump, glide, and stealth your way across vibrant, richly detailed levels.
- Graphics That Pop: Even though the concept is a little out‑of‑the‑box, the visuals hit the mark—and don’t skimp on the artistry.
- Potentially a Voice‑Over from the Real‑Life Explorer: Imagine David Attenborough narrating your every move—seriously, that would be epic.
It Might Just Be the Next Classic
In short, if you’re looking for a fresh spin on platforming, this sugar‑glider swirly adventure might be exactly the ticket. Don’t say we didn’t warn you—get your thumbs ready and glove‑up for a front‑row seat to this wild beast of a game!
Final Fantasy VII Remake
And there it is, the revamp to one of PlayStation’s best games has resurfaced. If it feels like it’s been way too long since you’ve heard anything about it, you’re right — the game apparently underwent some issues during development and Square Enix had to take operations back from the third party studio which had been working on it.
Shoutout to everyone who immediately teared up when they saw this face pic.twitter.com/gN0k3mwOCX
— Alexa Ray Corriea (@AlexaRayC) May 9, 2019
But whatever the problems are, FFVIIR is back, baby. Cloud, Aerith, Barret (and more) make appearances in the new teaser trailer, complete with some gorgeous footage of its updated action-RPG battle mechanics. It’s still unclear if Square Enix is planning to make FFVIIR episodic, or if we’ll even get to play it within the next decade.
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