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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 496: Welcome to Silent Hill (2)

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Hey folks! We’ve got a full house for this week’s pod, with the team talking news, next week’s releases, and all the spooktacular games we’ve been playing this month, including Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s releases:
    • Neva | PS5
  • PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October:
    • Dead Island 2
    • Two Point Campus
    • Gris
    • Return to Monkey Island
    • and more…
  • Neva devs detail design
  • Beat Saber: Britney Spears Music Pack launch
  • PlayStation Store: September 2024’s top downloads
  • Metaphor ReFantazio: hands-on details
  • Until Dawn
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Darkest Dungeon

The Cast

Share of the Week: Spooky Settings

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Last week, we asked you to venture into spooky gaming settings and share hair-raising locations using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

call_me_xavii shares James wandering through the foggy streets of Silent Hill 2.

m_nt_13 shares a wall of eyeballs peering out in Stray.

JLunarTraveler shares skeletal figures rising in a graveyard from Hogwarts Legacy.

wingsforsmiles shares Alan rushing away from an evil force in the subway tunnels of Alan Wake 2.

DexM_ds shares body bags hanging in a waterlogged cellar in Resident Evil Village.

FranTGP shares an ominous chained up figure in A Plague Tale: Requiem.

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: Scared

SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on October 16, 2024 

Next week, we’re ready to be frightened. Share moments where characters looks scared from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered launches Feb 14, 2025

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25 years ago, we were shocked with the image of Lara Croft hanging from a cliff inside an Egyptian tomb, as the credits rolled on Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation. It’s time for Tomb Raider players to re-experience the next remastered chapters of Lara Croft’s darkest adventures.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered launches Feb 14, 2025

Continuing the legacy of Lara Croft’s iconic adventures and following the success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are thrilled to bring Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 14, 2025!

Her Legacy lives on: announcing Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Tomb Raider began with Core Design’s vision for Lara Croft’s adventures, culminating in the first six iconic games, taking fans on globe-trotting adventures with friends, foes, supernatural beings, and so much more…

Aspyr & Eidos partnered to bring all 6 of the Core Tomb Raider games to Mac computers back in the ‘90s, and we’re proud to partner again with Crystal Dynamics / Eidos to complete the hexalogy on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Thank you to the entire Tomb Raider community

Aspyr & Crystal Dynamics thank the amazing Tomb Raider community for all of the love and support you have poured into this franchise. Your dedication has inspired us to bring these classic Core Design adventures back in the best possible way. We’re grateful to share this remastered collection with you, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll relive—or discover for the first time—Lara’s darkest adventures.

Thank you for being part of her legacy!

Lara Croft’s darkest adventures return

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Lara travels to Egypt in pursuit of the Amulet of Horus…

By taking the amulet, she unleashes an ancient God, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!

For dedicated fans, the level design brings bigger challenges, more intricate puzzles, and for the first time, the ability to rope-swing.

Will Lara escape the Great Pyramid of Giza alive?

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Presumed dead, Lara’s friends reminisce about her past adventures, each revealing untold secrets.

Read more

ATLUS’s Latest Title Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing Today!

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October 11, 2024 – SEGA is thrilled to announce that Metaphor: ReFantazio, the latest RPG from ATLUS’s Studio Zero, has released on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5. 

About Metaphor: ReFantazio

・A New Undertaking That Captures the Essence of ATLUS

ATLUS is a console game developer that was formed in 1986. It has garnered popularity across the globe, with its Persona series reaching 22 million* units sold worldwide. ATLUS will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year.

*As of March 5, 2024

ATLUS has worked on many contemporary stories, such as Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, and provided players with its own unique worlds and experiences. After the immense success of Persona 5, ATLUS is now set to explore the realm of classic fantasy.

A fantastical story that could not have been explored within the framework of modernity. This anniversary project offers a fresh new take on the fantasy RPG genre. Rather than seeking solace in the past, this new adventure has been driven by a philosophy of creativity and empathy and aims to break new ground.

・A Groundbreaking Project Helmed by Renowned Creators and Artists

A team of internationally recognized creators, who have earned accolades at various game awards, have assembled for this project to develop a totally new fantasy RPG, including director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. The team behind Metaphor: ReFantazio has an illustrious history, having developed Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. Notably, Persona 5 has become the franchise’s biggest success, with 10 million units sold worldwide.

*As of December 22, 2023

Creators:

  • Director: Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
  • Character Designer: Shigenori Soejima (Persona 3, 4, 5)
  • Composer: Shoji Meguro (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)

Joining this incredible team of creators is a team of equally exceptional artists, all united in their goal to deliver an out-of-this-world production.

Artists:

  • Concept artist Kazuma Koda (NieR:Automata)

Neva: Nomada Studio shares a deep dive into the design and DualSense features of its gorgeous PS5 platformer

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Neva is the next game from Nomada, the studio behind Gris. In it, the hero Alba forms a bond with a teenage wolf. Over time, the wolf will grow bigger and stronger, and the duo’s relationship will evolve.

Neva: Nomada Studio shares a deep dive into the design and DualSense features of its gorgeous PS5 platformer

You’ll be able to play Neva on PlayStation 5 soon, and we have implemented a number of features designed especially for the console.

The game’s original concept was about two human characters then morphed to an animal – including a bear – before settling on the wolf cub that the team felt will provide a more interesting relationship and striking visual.

Neva will make full use of the unique features of the PS5, including utilizing the DualSense controller to draw you deeper into the game’s hauntingly beautiful world. We want you to be as immersed as possible in Neva’s story as Alba and her wolf, Neva, forge their bond and work together to defeat the strange creatures confronting them.

There was a lot of gameplay testing to understand what sort of attacks would be interesting without getting in the players’ way. Neva doesn’t always auto-attack, as she grows and becomes more capable Abla will be able to direct her attacks using the thumbstick and adding a more strategic approach to combat and even puzzles.

In combat, Alba can command her wolf companion Neva, to attack enemies that she can’t handle on her own. When the wolf lunges at a foe and unleashes a fury of teeth and claws, you’ll feel the full kinetic force of the attack through the DualSense’s haptic triggers.

Alba is a woman of few words, but whenever she calls for her furry friend, you’ll hear her shout out Neva’s name. On PS5, her voice will echo through the DualSense controller’s b

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches Jan 23 on PS5 & PS4

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Prepare yourselves, Jedi! The Force is calling you back to exhilarating lightsaber action! We’re excited to announce that Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, offering nostalgic thrills for returning Jedi and a gripping experience for new padawans.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches Jan 23 on PS5 & PS4

A long-awaited battle is back in full force

Originally released in 2000, get ready to battle your way through iconic locations from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Whether you’re fighting to take back the Theed Palace from the Trade Federation or facing off against hordes of battle droids, destroyer droids, and deadly assassins, you’ll need all the skill and precision of a Jedi to succeed.

In Jedi Power Battles, the power of the Force is in your hands. Grasp your lightsaber and cut through enemies in fast-paced, side-scrolling arcade action. The game allows you to play as beloved characters from the prequel trilogy, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme, Panaka, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, and Qui-Gon Jinn.

Celebrating 25 years with all new features

The 2025 release includes new and improved features that enhance the gameplay experience:

Lightsaber Toggle: For returning players who remember playing each Jedi with a distinctive color to their lightsaber, you may also remember those sabers not matching their looks in the films.

For example, the original game showcased Mace Windu with a blue Lightsaber.

For this release, we added a toggle that allows you to swap between his iconic purple saber or the classic blue saber. This also applies to Ki-Adi Mundi, Plo Koon, & Adi Gallia’s classic saber colors.

All secret characters and levels unlocked at the beginning: Experience the full game right from the start, with all the original secret characters and levels unlocked, allowing you to dive straight into the battle without delay. Beyond the original lineup, we’ve introduced 13 newly unlocked playable characters! You’ll find the Rifle Droid, Staff Tusken Raider, Ishi Tib, and Weequay, ready to jump into the action, and more character announcements are coming befor

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, Gris, Return to Monkey Island and more

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Battle zombies across Hell-A, attempt to outwit a serial killer and their trap-filled hotel, build the ultimate university campus and learn the devastating, hilarious art of riposte and more with October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*! Dead Island 2, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Two Point Campus, Return to Monkey Island and more games are available to play from October 15. On the same day, an awesome foursome of titles join PlayStation Plus Premium in the form of PS VR2 game The Last Clockwinder and three Classics – Capcom adventure Dino Crisis, terrifying horror Siren and iconic sci-fi shooter R-Type Dimensions EX. 

Let’s take a look at each game in turn. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

Dead Island 2 | PS4, PS5

Dead Island 2 is a thrilling First-Person Action RPG, stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore an iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! There are six characters to choose from, each with their own unique personality and dialogues. You can f

PlayStation Store: September 2024’s top downloads

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It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. 

New releases stormed the charts with NBA 2K25, Astro Bot, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 entering the top five of September’s PS5 list in the US and EU. Into the Radius claimed the top spot on September’s PS VR2 list in the US and EU.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
NBA 2K25EA SPORTS FC 25
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2ASTRO BOT
EA SPORTS FC 25Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
ASTRO BOTNBA 2K25
Black Myth: WukongBlack Myth: Wukong
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto VHogwarts Legacy
PalworldPalworld
EA SPORTS College Football 25The Crew Motorfest
Hogwarts LegacyTest Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Star Wars OutlawsStar Wars Outlaws
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIThe Casting of Frank Stone
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeIt Takes Two
The Casting of Frank StoneTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
The Crew MotorfestSea of Thieves
Vampire SurvivorsVampire Survivors
Sea of ThievesUFC 5
HELLDIVERS 2ELDEN RING
UFC 5Among Us
LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOPNo Man’s Sky

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

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
MinecraftEA SPORTS FC 25
The Crew 2The Crew 2
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsMinecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2A Way Out
EA SPORTS FC 25Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto V
Kingdom Come: DeliveranceHogwarts Legacy
NBA 2K25

Beat Saber: Britney Spears Music Pack launches today, features 11 songs

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Explore the new Britney Spears Music Pack, filled with Britney’s best hits everyone knows by heart, when it releases today on PS VR2 and PS VR. You bet you don’t want to miss it.

Beat Saber: Britney Spears Music Pack launches today, features 11 songs

Britney Spears is one of the most influential musicians, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. Now, you can experience her music in a whole new way in this energizing pop music pack. Slash and dance through some of her epic bangers and sing along with us.

Full track list:

  • “…Baby One More Time”
  • “Circus”
  •  “Gimme More”
  •  “I’m A Slave 4 U”
  •  “Me Against the Music” (feat. Madonna)
  •  “Oops!…I Did It Again”
  •  “Overprotected”
  •  “Scream and Shout” (will.i.am feat. Britney Spears)
  •  “Till the World Ends”
  •  “Toxic”
  •  “Womanizer”

Pssst… everyone knows that Britney’s music videos are so iconic thanks to her timeless choreography. Our beatmapping team turned those unique moves into the levels you will have so much fun with. Check the tracks ‘Oops!…I Did It Again’, ‘…Baby One More Time’, and ‘Circus’ for an ultimate Beat Saber party. Which one will you play first?

The Britney Spears Music Pack comes with a beautiful new environment with unique light shows for each level. All levels feature Arc & Chain Notes and you can play them in multiplayer. Who will you challenge in this musical dance-off?

Beat Saber players can get the full music pack for $13.99 or purchase individual songs for $1.99, and those who don’t have Beat Saber yet can get a discounted Beat Saber + Britney Spears Music Pack bundle for $39.99.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Interview

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Scheduled for release on February 28, 2025, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a sequel to action adventure Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This new title features the series’ fan-favorite, Goro Majima, as the sole protagonist. I recently had a conversation with Mr. Masayoshi Yokoyama, RGG Studio Director and the Like a Dragon Series Executive Producer, along with Mr. Hiroyuki Sakamoto, the Like a Dragon Series, RGG Studio Chief Producer, about the game’s highlights and the behind-the-scenes stories of its development.

PlayStation Blog: As a fan of the series, I’m most curious about why you chose Majima and pirates. How did this title come about in the first place?

Yokoyama: Around June or July 2023, long before the release of Infinite Wealth, the dev team was already mulling over the idea of an Infinite Wealth spin-off. Even if we were to make Like a Dragon 9, we knew that wouldn’t be enough to capture and tell the story. During the end of the Infinite Wealth development, we began percolating the idea of a spin-off that stars characters who are not Ichiban Kasuga. It was almost as if we were creating a blown-up sub-story for Infinite Wealth. For quite some time, I wanted to make a game called Like a Dragon: Tuna, where Kazuma Kiryu, as a tuna fisherman, sets off to sea to fight against fishing boats. Long story short, it never came to fruition, but keywords like “ship,” “sea,” and “fighting,” which had since then been engraved in my head, evolved into the concept of pirates.

PSB: The series is known for starring different characters as the protagonists. For instance, Kazuma Kiryu takes the lead in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name while Majima steps into the spotlight in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. I must say one of the perks of spin-offs is the freedom of starring new characters who are not just Ichiban Kasuga.

Yokoyama: I agree. As the protagonist changes in spin-offs, you can follow the same story from a different perspective. Also, spin-offs are perfect in size for adults. The Like a Dragon series is like an all-you-can-eat restaurant where you can choose from meat, seafood, and anything else you want and eat however much you like. But as you mature, you start to appreciate well-balanced, good-proportion meals. Spin-offs are like that.

PSB: Can you describe who Majima is?

Yokoyama: He masks his feelings and hides his true self. His past is mentioned throughout the series, yet the true Majima remains a puzzle. He feels the need to live up to the image that others have of him and adeptly go along with them. However, in this entry, he suffers from amnesia, exposing his true self as the story unfolds.

PSB: Does that mean we will finally find out who the true Majima is?

Yokoyama: You’ll understand who he is through his interactions with a b

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