PlayStation Blogcast 270: PSXcellence

We know, we know, we’ve been bad on the podcast front lately. But today, we attempt to make up for it! One week before PlayStation Experience in Anaheim, CA, we welcome a brand-new member of the PlayStation Blogcast team — Kristen Titus! Then we delve into my experiences with The Evil Within 2, one of my personal favorites of 2017.

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Stuff We Talked About

• The Evil Within 2
• Assassin’s Creed Origins
• Elephants
• PlayStation Experience
• Trophies
• Overwatch

Recent Episodes

• 269: Skeleton Crew
• 268: A Show of Hands
• 267: C’est La Vie

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The Cast

Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA
Ryan Clements – Sr. Social Media Specialist, SIEA
Kristen Titus – Social Media Specialist, SIEA

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[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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PlayStation Experience 2017: Everything You Need To Know

Would you look at the time! We’re just one week away from PlayStation Experience 2017! As we inch closer to this year’s big community show, this essential guide will help you make the most of your experience, whether you’re joining us at the Anaheim Convention Center or tuning in from home.

Show Hours

Friday, December 8, 2017: 8:00pm – 9:30pm
*Limited Availability. Access available with Early Bird Ticket.
Saturday, December 9, 2017: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, December 10, 2017: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California

Badge Pickup

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For those joining us in Anaheim this year, scooping up your badge will be high priority! See below for full details on when and where to pick up your PlayStation Experience 2017 badge — and be sure to bring a valid form of ID when you pick it up.

Early Bird ticket holders can attend the Friday night PlayStation Presents special presentation. If you are interested in attending, we recommend picking up your badge as early as possible as you will need it to enter.

You can pick up your badge Friday, December 8th, 2017 starting at 10:00am. Badge pick-up will be located at the Anaheim Convention Center outside of Exhibit Hall B. You will need to show your government-issued photo ID and your PSX 2017 confirmation. Full badge pickup times below:

Playstation Presents | Friday, December 8th, 2017: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Show Hours | Saturday, December 9th, 2017: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Show Hours | Sunday, December 10th, 2017: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Experience PlayStation 2017 App

Make sure to download the Experience PlayStation smartphone application before the show starts! It will be your key to unlocking rewards, game demos, and more! Available for download on iOS and Android devices, the app is like your sidekick who lives inside your pocket, giving you all the tips and tricks to get the most out of PSX 2017.

Here are some of the features:

• RSVP for PS4 and PS VR demos
• Book appointments for Autograph sessions
• Log in with your PSN ID to get access to the QUESTS section
• Scan with the app to unlock rewards
• Scan PlayStation Collectible Cards to build your digital collection

Just in time for PlayStation Experience 2017, attendees can use the app to enjoy numerous improvements and great new features. Make sure to have it ready when the doors open!

PlayStation Presents

Early Bird ticket holders, we’ve got something special cooking just for you on Friday night. Starting at 8:00pm Pacific time, you can listen in on candid discussions with some of PlayStation’s top developers, get updates on some key titles, and hear some special announcements. Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller will also be dropping by! Your badge will be required for entry, so make sure to pick it up.

Watch Live at live.playstation.com

Can’t make it to Anaheim? Stream the show live at live.playstation.com. By logging in with your PSN ID, you can unlock bonus content by watching PlayStation Experience live and VOD content starting at 8:00pm Pacific, Friday, December 8.

You can also stream PlayStation Experience from Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

Panels

Whether you’re attending in person or streaming live, Saturday is going to be jam-packed with exciting discussions from some of the top voices in gaming. Here’s what’s in store:

Saturday, December 9

11:00am: PlayStation VR Game Panel
We can’t wait to tell you more about this one! Experience a candid conversation between two legends as they discuss developing their new PS VR title and lessons from VR development.

12:30pm: Media Molecule Presents Dreams
Join Media Molecule studio directors Siobhan Reddy, Mark Healey, and Alex Evans alongside a very special guest to take an in-depth look at the development of Dreams during their exclusive Saturday panel at 12:30pm.

2:00pm: IGN Ranks the Top 10 PlayStation Games of all Time
IGN's Podcast Beyond crew is here to figure out the 10 best PlayStation games ever, and they need your help! Uncharted 2 or The Last of Us? Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII, or Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? Journey or Shadow of the Colossus? Is it too soon for Horizon Zero Dawn to make the list? Help us build the best of the best that PlayStation has to offer. Help us celebrate 20+ years of PlayStation at PSX!

3:30pm: Ghost of Tsushima: From Concept to Reveal
It’s been a month since we announced our newest title, Ghost of Tsushima. Here at Sucker Punch, we’ve watched so many reaction videos and read many of your comments with smiles on our faces, so we thought PSX was a great opportunity to share a little more with you all.

Join us on Saturday at 3:30pm as Nate Fox (Creative Director), Jason Connell (Creative/Art Director), Billy Harper (Animation Director), Ryuhei Katami (Associate Producer, Sony Interactive Entertainment) and moderator Brian Altano (IGN) discuss how we approached making the debut trailer and what inspired us to make this game. We’ll share epic concept art that’s driving the tone and visuals for the game, and share a little about our reference trips to Japan and working with new team members that are helping make Ghost of Tsushima even better. Also be sure to stop by our signing session after the panel and come say hi. Stay tuned for more info on time and location.

5:00pm: Uncharted 10th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the Uncharted 10th Anniversary at PSX 2017 with an unprecedented gathering of the cast from throughout the series! Nolan North, Emily Rose, Richard McGonagle, Claudia Black, Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Graham McTavish, and Robin-Atkin Downes reflect on the series and share their memories with guest moderator Greg Miller (Kinda Funny). We’ll also be hosting a special signing session with the cast prior to the panel. Keep an eye on the PlayStation Experience app for time and location!

6:30pm: The Last of Us Part II: Meet the Cast
Join Naughty Dog and the cast of The Last of Us Part II as they discuss the making of the cutscene teaser trailer that was revealed just a few short weeks ago at Paris Games Week. Director and writer, Neil Druckmann, co-writer Halley Gross, and key members of the game’s cast discuss the writing process, casting, performance capture, and more. For those attending the event, there will also be a signing session following the panel.

*All panels take place in the Anaheim Convention Center

Playable Games

We’ll have 100+ playable games on the show floor this year, including unreleased titles. Don’t worry, you’ll have two days to try your hand at as many as you can. Here are some of games we can share right now, but there will be more waiting for you once the show floor opens on December 9.

• 20XX
• A Duel Hand Disaster: Trackher
• Aegis Defenders
• At Sundown
• Boundary
• Brawlhalla
• Call of Duty: WWII
• Chasm
• Children of Morta
• Code :Hardcore
• Crossing Souls
• Dead by Daylight
• Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package
• Deadbolt
• Destiny 2 – Expansion I: Curse of Osiris
• Detroit: Become Human
• DJ MAXRespect
• EarthNight
• Fantasy Strike
• Far Cry 5
• fault milestone one
• Fight Knight
• Fighting EX Layer
• Flipping Death
• Fortnite Battle Royale
• Frantics
• Gang Beasts
• Gran Turismo Sport
• Guacamelee! 2
• Guns of Icarus Alliance: PS4 Edition
• Hidden Agenda
• Horizon Chase Turbo
• Hover
• Iconoclasts
• Immortal: Unchained
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance
• Knights and Bikes
• Knowledge Is Power
• Lost Soul Aside (PSX 2017 Special Version)
• Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
• MLB The Show 17
• Monster Hunter: World
• Moonlighter
• Mothergunship
• Mulaka
• Night in the Woods
• No Heroes Here
• Omen of Sorrow
• Pig Eat Ball
• Pinstripe
• Riverbond
• Russian Subway Dogs
• School Girl/Zombie Hunter
• Shadow of the Colossus
• Shape of the World
• SkullPirates
• Sonic Forces
• Sonic Mania
• Strange Brigade
• Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition
• Super Daryl Deluxe
• Super Meat Boy Forever
• Tera
• That’s You!
• The Adventure Pals
• The Cat and the Coup
• The Church in the Darkness
• The Forest
• The Gardens Between
• The Night Journey
• The Swords of Ditto
• Tokyo Xanadu EX+
• Tower 57
• Trove
• Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
• Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
• Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late[ST]
• Vane
• Walden, a game
• War Theatre
• Way of the Passive Fist
• World End Economica
• Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
• YIIK: A Postmodern RPG

PlayStation VR

• Anamorphine
• Bow to Blood
• Bravo Team
• Dark Eclipse
• Farpoint
• Golem
• Gungrave
• Knockout League
• League of War: VR Arena
• Medusa and Man
• Moss
• Resident Evil 7 biohazard
• Shooty Fruity
• Sprint Vector
• The American Dream
• The Inpatient
• The Persistence
• X Animal
• Xing: The Land Beyond

Capcom Cup

Capcom Cup is returning to PlayStation Experience 2017, with the finals taking place on Sunday at 2:00pm Pacific time. Watch the top qualifying players from the Capcom Pro Tour compete for more than $370,000 in prizing and the chance to be crowned the Street Fighter V world champion.

Autographs

We’ve got some fancy folks joining us at PlayStation Experience this year, and you’ll have your shot at autograph sessions with a handful of them! While we can’t announce our full lineup just yet, below are some of the teams you could get a chance to meet.

You spoke, we listened. This year autographs will be managed via the Experience PlayStation smartphone app. If you are excited about this list make sure to download the app early and keep your finger on the trigger when the sessions open up. Space is limited and RSVPing is the only way to get to get in!

Posters will be provided or you can bring an item of your own to be signed. Please note only one item per person is allowed – we’ve set up these sessions to fit as many fans as possible.

Saturday, December 9
Time	Teams
12:30 pm	TBA (We can’t announce this one quite yet…)
3:00pm	Uncharted 10 Year Anniversary
4:15pm	God of War
5:30pm	Ghost of Tsushima
8:00pm	The Last of Us Part II

Sunday, December 10
Time	Team
12pm	Monster Hunter: World
1:30pm	Greg Miller
3:00pm	Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris

Collectible Cards

Back in October, we announced that collectible cards are coming back for PlayStation Experience 2017. For those unfamiliar, we have about three dozen limited-edition, foil-embossed cards scattered throughout the show for you to discover. Attendees can also earn PlayStation Trophy cards by taking part in quests. Use your wits, divide and conquer, and by the end of the weekend you could find yourself with the entire set.

PlayStation Gear Store

We recently unveiled just a taste of the of the PlayStation Gear one will find this year at the PlayStation Gear sStore. With our biggest lineup of clothing, collectaibles, and limited edition products accessories, you are bound to find the perfect gift for yourself and everyone on your holiday gift list. Last year, many items sold out quickly — don’t wait until the last day to get your favorite gear! And be sure to bring a Visa or Mastercard; we won’t accept cash.

Whew, did you catch all that? Now you’ve got everything you’ll need to have an unforgettable PlayStation Experience. Make sure to check back to PlayStation.Blog for more updates throughout the week, and keep this post handy as we get closer — we may add other information to help you get the most out of the event.

We can’t wait to celebrate everything PlayStation with you next week — see you in Anaheim!

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The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 12/5/2017

From humble beginnings to frozen wilds, Aloy’s entire journey comes together next week with Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition on PS4.

Developed by the award-winning studio Guerrilla Games, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition follows the exploits of Aloy and her life in a beautiful, ruined world. No longer the dominant species on Earth, humanity struggles to survive amidst towering machines and warring tribes. When fate comes knocking on Aloy’s door, the course of her life is forever changed. Explore a stunning open world, hunt dangerous machines, and piece together the puzzle of Aloy’s past.

For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

New Releases: Week of December 5, 2017

A Hat in Time

PS4 — Digital

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/8)

Travel to the heart of the First Cylon War to fight epic 3D battles that will test your tactical prowess. Take control of the Colonial Fleet from the bridge of the mobile shipyard, Daidalos, and free the Twelve Colonies from the Cylon threat.

Boiling Bolt

PS4 — Digital

Play as June, a soldier struggling to defend her island against an organization wanting to drain its energy. Her decisions will prove crucial for the outcome of this world in ruins.

Chaos on Deponia

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

Rufus is back! He strives to leave Deponia and reach the legendary floating city of Elysium.

Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package provides all previously released game content in one package. Additionally, it features an all-new game mode called Capcom Heroes, a new way to experience the Dead Rising 4 story that lets Frank West wear outfits inspired by classic Capcom characters.

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Take on the role of skilled hunter Aloy as you explore a lush world inhabited by mysterious mechanized creatures in an exhilarating post-apocalyptic world.

Invector

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/7)

Turn up the volume and take rhythm gaming to new heights, all the way into space.

Jak II (PS2)

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

Jak is back in another action-packed adventure, but he’s not the same. Experiments with Dark Eco have gone wrong, leaving Jak with an uncontrollable dark side. Accompanied by your trusty friend Daxter, unleash the dark powers on multiple enemies and witness amazing transformations.

Jak 3 (PS2)

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

Jak and his faithful companion Daxter are thrust in the middle of an unforgiving Wasteland where survival of the fittest takes on new meaning. With potent weapons, armor, and vehicles, Jak also discovers that there is an emerging power inside him — the ability to balance Dark Jak and Light Jak.

Jak X: Combat Racing (PS2)

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

After a mysterious invite brings Jak and Daxter to Kras City, they discover that they have been poisoned by the sinister Krew. Krew proceeds to give the duo an ultimatum — race for him in the next Kras City Grand Championship and receive the antidote.

Justice League VR: The Complete Experience

PS VR — Digital

Warner Bros. invites you to join the Justice League in a thrilling cinematic virtual reality experience that allows you to step into the shoes and master the powers of the iconic DC Super Heroes: Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.

Let Them Come

PS4 — Digital

You are Rock Gunar, mercenary gun for hire with alien blood on his hands. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as you take on this ultimate survival mode challenge to wipe out every Alien on this ship!

LocoRoco 2 Remastered

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/9)

The Moja Boss is not willing to accept defeat. Armed with a deadly song that sucks the life out of all living things, the evil Moja army have returned to enslave the LocoRoco! Help the LocoRoco bring life and music back to the planet in this exciting sequel.

Mitch: Berry Challenge

PS4 — Digital

Mitch: Berry Challenge is a lighthearted, retro-inspired 2D platformer with simple controls, challenging levels, hand drawn animations, and a full soundtrack.

NeverEnd

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

NeverEnd is a roguelike dungeon crawler where you, a simple adventurer, suddenly wakes up in another dimension. Inside of this dimension there is no sun and the whole world is caved in. Enemies swarm you from left and right and you need to learn how to defend yourself.

Oh My Godheads

PS4 — Digital

A frenetic multiplayer fracas in which four players swing pointy swords, sling explosive pies, and celebrate victory with exuberant aplomb.

Snow Fortress

PS4 — Digital

Snow Fortress is a VR snow fort building and battle game. Relive your childhood by building snow forts as you prepare for epic snowball fights!

Squareboy vs. Bullies: Arena Edition

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/6)

Someone needs to teach those bullies a lesson in pain, so why not let it be you?

Steep Winter Games Edition

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Steep Winter Games Edition includes Steep, the massive open world of the Alps and Alaska, where you master the world’s most epic mountains with a snowboard, wingsuit, paraglider and skis, and now Steep – Road to the Olympics takes you on the journey to become an Olympic Winter Games champion.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+

PS4 — Digital (Out 12/8)

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ a massive action RPG! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

The Walking Dead: A Telltale Series Collection

PS4 — Digital, Retail

The first three critically acclaimed seasons, an anthology, and a mini-series starring the blade-wielding icon Michonne are available for the first time in one package. The Walking Dead is an unparalleled journey into the heart of what it means to be human in a world that has lost its humanity.

• Miguel – War & Leisure
• U2 – Songs of Experience
• Roy Woods – Say Less

• Stronger
• Victoria & Abdul

• Cash Cab- December 4 at 10/9c (Discovery)
• The Long Road Home- December 7 at 10/9c (National Geographic)
• The Walking Dead- December 10 at 9/8c (AMC)

The information above is subject to change without notice.

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Jak and Daxter PS2 Classics Available for Download on PS4 December 6

It’s been a few months since Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy has been available on the PS4 via download from PlayStation Store. We’ve had a great time re-living our fond memories of the game, which is why we are excited to announce that Jak II, Jak 3, and Jak X Combat Racing will be available for download on the PlayStation Store on December 6! The games are offered individually or can be purchased as a bundle.

On October 14, 2003, Naughty Dog released Jak II for the PlayStation 2 system, and something amazing happened for the Jak and Daxter franchise: Jak was able to speak for the first time, enabling players to hear and experience Jak’s own point of view using his voice, instead of relying solely on Daxter’s witty banter and exposition. This was the start of something special, and the franchise continued to reach new heights with the release of Jak 3 and Jak X, in part because of this one simple addition.

By giving Jak a voice, it allowed Naughty Dog to explore new narrative techniques that allowed them to create a grittier world with a much more developed and evolved storyline. Jak and Daxter evolved from whimsical lighthearted platforming characters to a much darker vision of a future’s past world where Jak and Daxter find themselves pitted against multiple dark forces moving against them.

The narrative tropes Naughty Dog explored in Jak and Daxter laid the foundation for the evolution of their highly innovative story telling. It put them on the path that led to the creation of future blockbuster franchises like Uncharted and The Last of Us— and to think it all started with giving Jak his own voice.

In celebration of Naughty Dog’s rich heritage, it is with great pleasure that we present to you these Jak & Daxter classics on the PS4.

Wait, there’s more! To help make experiencing these games even more nostalgic, please check out the Legacy Dashboard Theme ($2.99) on the PlayStation Store, also available on December 6. Whenever we see this theme on our PS4 console, we can’t help but think about our fond gaming memories. We hope you feel the same way too.

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Three Ways to Slay in Doom VFR, Out Today for PlayStation VR

Take the fight against the demons of hell into your own hands with Doom VFR and the PlayStation VR Aim controller. From the devastating BFG to the reliable Super Shotgun, feel the full weight and awesome power of your destructive arsenal like never before, in the most immersive Doom experience yet.

Futuristic weapons, hellish demons, nightmarish environments…

Set shortly after the demonic invasion on the UAC Martian Research facility, you find yourself as the last human survivor – until you die. Under a top-secret UAC operational contingency protocol, your consciousness is transferred into an artificial brain matrix enabling you to transfer between various bodies and machinery in the UAC base. This gives you the ability to teleport as a style of movement and also interact with your environment to overcome the demon hordes.

Doom VFR will launch you at breakneck speed into a virtual reality hell, as you battle to prevent a catastrophic failure within the UAC base. You are outnumbered, but never outgunned, with weapons such as the BFG, the Plasma Rifle, and the Heavy Assault Rifle at your disposal. You hold in your hands all the tools you’ll need for massacring demons; from Imps to Revenants and Cyberdemons, in the most visceral, gory, and devilishly satisfying ways possible.

Movement is key

Lightning-fast movement, instinctive evasiveness and the ability to think on the fly are crucial skills for survival, and these are just as important in Doom VFR. The ability to use the PS VR Aim controller allows for unprecedented demon-slaying accuracy. The L2 button at the front of the controller allows you to slow down time and teleport (great for lining up that perfect Gauss Cannon shot), while the directional pad is reserved for dash buttons, enabling you to dart forward, backwards, left and right. Stagger an enemy and dash forward to get up close and personal — then explode them into a gory mist of gibs.

As you power your way through the UAC research facility, you’ll encounter various weapon mods. Tied to the square button on the PS VR aim controller, gamers will be able to unleash additional fire modes for their guns to ensure those demons are sent back to the depths of hell in the most explosive way possible.

Additional ways to control

While the PlayStation VR aim controller puts the weaponry of Doom VFR firmly in your hands, it isn’t the only way to play! The latest trailer below showcases the additional ways in which you can control Doom VFR. Not having a PS VR Aim controller doesn’t limit you at all in the demon slaying carnage, as you can control and shoot entirely with a Dualshock 4 wireless controller or two PlayStation Move motion controllers, while surrounding yourself in virtual hell.

Doom VFR is out today for PlayStation VR.

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Dreams is Coming to PlayStation Experience 2017

The time has come, friends! PlayStation Experience 2017 is just around the corner, and if you’ve been dreaming about seeing more Dreams, then Anaheim, California is the place to be! The Molecules are busily working away as we speak, preparing to pack up their suitcases full of Dreams (and maybe some clothes) and head on over to PSX to share it all with you.

On Saturday, December 9, PSX officially opens to the ticket-holding public and we’ll be there hosting a community GAME JAM at our Dreams booth! That’s right, folks: come and jam alongside us to get a firsthand look at how quick and easy it is to make games, music and more just using Dreams.

But that’s not all! Then you can join our studio directors Siobhan Reddy, Mark Healey, and Alex Evans alongside a very special guest to take an in-depth look at the development of Dreams during their exclusive Saturday panel at 12:30pm.

And if your Dreams bucket isn’t quite fit to burst yet: Saturday attendees will also get the chance to ‘Meet the Molecules’ during our Community meet-up which is happening at 7:00pm on Saturday evening at our booth. Along with getting the chance to hug John Beech, you’ll also take a deeper dive into Dreams thanks to a special community-led Q&A session where we’ll be asking the Molecules a whole bunch of community-submitted questions. And of course, no community event would be complete without some juicy swag to get your hands on, so come by and say “hi!”.

Phew! That certainly is a jam-packed few days! It’s going to be a blast and we just can’t wait to see everyone and hang out! But don’t fret if you can’t make it to the show, because we’ll be tweeting and livestreaming as much as we can so be sure to follow us online as we share behind-the-scenes snaps and news from the show.

Keep on dreaming everyone, and we’ll see you all very soon!

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