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PlayStation’s first State of Play broadcast arrived, and there were bangers announced that we can look forward to playing on the PS5 consoles.
The presentation was roughly 40 minutes long and had surprises, but Hideo Kojima stole the show.
Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
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Death Stranding 2 is no longer a worker title. It has an official name, Death Stranding 2 On The Beach. In typical Kojima fashion, we got a 9-minute plus trailer. Norman Reedus’ Sam Porter Bridges returns and will face a new threat in Drawbridge, plus the BTs due to the Death Stranding.
Sam comes face to face with a character voiced by Troy Baker to cap off the trailer, who returns from the beach holding a guitar that shoots out electricity and doubles as a sword.
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It’s the most Kojima game ever, featuring some other strange touches that could come from the mind that gave us the Metal Gear video franchise.
The game doesn’t arrive till 2025, but thankfully, that will give you enough time to play Death Stranding: Director’s Cut in the time being on either your Apple devices or PlayStation consoles.
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A New Tactical Action-Espionage Game From Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima blew our minds with his project OD coming to Xbox, but it doesn’t mean his relationship with PlayStation is over. To cap off the State of Play, Kojima announced that Physint is coming to PlayStation and will be a new tactical action-espionage game called Physint.
Kojima says the new game will blur the lines between video games and film.
We have no idea what this game is, but consider us very excited. Watch the announcement below, and hit the gallery for more screenshots from Death Stranding 2 On The Beach.
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Xbox hit us with the first Developer_Direct of the new year, and now it is PlayStation’s turn to show us what to expect in 2024 for the PS5.
After initially leaking, PlayStation confirmed a State of Play broadcast is on the way, and we can expect “extended looks” at Stellar Blade and Rise of The Ronin.
Per the PlayStation Blog, the broadcast will be 40 minutes long and cover 15+ games during the presentation, including the ones mentioned above.
Before PlayStation officially announced the State of Play, a post on X, formerly Twitter, from gaming insider @Shpeshal_Nick cryptically revealed what games we could expect to see during the broadcast.
“On the 31st (roughly), Ronins will Rise, we’ll die stranded, have a rebirth and Kojima will fulfil his dream. Sonic will live in the shadow of his generation while the hills will remain silent until the dawn when you’ll need to catch the metro. Just don’t be a Judas about it,” the tweet read.
Thanks to X user Rand_al_Thor_19, we know what games we could expect, and they are:
Rise of the Ronin
Death Stranding 2
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Sonic Generations Remaster
Silent Hill 2
New Metro game
Judas
According to another X user, @Kurakasis, the new Metro game will be a VR title.
“I can reveal that a new Metro game, which is going to be announced very soon, is a VR game titled METRO AWAKENING,” the post on X read.
Sounds good to us. Keep it locked on HHW Gaming as we will recap what was revealed during the State of Play going down on Wednesday, Jan 31, 5 pm ET, 2 pm PT.
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When the PlayStation Portal was officially unveiled, there were more skeptics than believers about the latest PlayStation accessory. Now that people have tried it, surprisingly, it is being well-received by many.
The PlayStation Portal is an unusual device. For $200, you’re basically getting the perfect PS5 companion device that truly puts the console’s Remote Play option to use better.
Of course, there are caveats; it doesn’t allow for cloud streaming, even though there are reports that the feature could be coming eventually. Another complaint is the lack of Bluetooth functionality.
Plenty of people have said you don’t need this device, given that you could use Remote Play on your smartphones and even connect your DualSense controller. Still, after using the PlayStation Portal leading up to its release, some reviewers are much more optimistic about the device than initially.
What Are The Critics Saying About The PlayStation Portal
Tech Radar’s Rob Dwiar had nothing but glowing words for the PlayStation Portal, giving it a perfect score in his review:
“Offering superb ergonomics as well as excellent design and build quality with all those exquisite DualSense controller features on top, this Remote Play beaut and its bright and sharp 8-inch LCD screen present a wonderful portable PS5 experience. … The Portal is not pretending to be anything else apart from a quality remote-play device for your PS5, and it absolutely nails its brief. As long as you come to it knowing what it does and what it can offer you, then it wholeheartedly, unabashedly, spectacularly succeeds.”
Surprising Skeptics
IGN’s Seth G. Macy had his issues with the device but overall was surprised by the PlayStation Portal after initially being skeptical about it, writing in his review:
“The PlayStation Portal is the most surprising device I’ve ever come away from loving after going in loaded with skepticism. It’s such a better experience than using your phone with a slap-on controller, and it works so much better than I was anticipating. I really love the freedom it gives me to play my PS5 from anywhere with decent WiFi coverage … The biggest things keeping the Portal from being a truly amazing device are its current lack of a way to access WiFi that requires a web browser to log in, and its lack of Bluetooth support for audio. [Grade: 8/10]”
A Perfect Gift For Gamers, But There Is Room For Improvement
Kotaku’s Jen Glennon praised the PlayStation Portal’s battery life, calling it “a solid sub-$200 gift option,” but also noted in her review that there is room for improvement with the Portal.
“While there are tweaks I’d like to see in the weeks and months ahead, I’ve been quite impressed with the time I’ve spent with Portal so far. I’ve played for about six hours on a single charge and still have a bar of battery life left to go. It’s a solid sub-$200 gift option for the gamer in your life who’s always hogging the TV when you’re trying to watch Vanderpump Rules or Monday Night Football.”
Some Are Meh On The PlayStation Portal
With the good, some people were always left feeling meh about the PlayStation Portal experience.
The Loadout’s Callum Self described his experience with PlayStation Portal as “enjoyable and disappointing” but noted in his review that it is the best way to use Remote Play.
“My overall time with the PlayStation Portal was both more enjoyable and disappointing than I expected. It’s certainly the best way to use Remote Play currently, by a long shot, and I’m sure I’ll be using it frequently in the future. But the washed-out screen, lack of cloud gaming support, and so-so battery life make me wish for a better, but unlikely, PlayStation Portal 2. [Grade: 5/10]”
No Reasonable Use For The PlayStation Portal
Then, of course, some just feel PlayStation swung and missed with the Portal. PC Mag’s Will Greenwald calls the Portal “just a screen sandwiched between a controller” and not worth the $200 price point.
“The screen works as intended, but the 1080p resolution looks fuzzier than most modern mobile devices. … The most baffling aspect of the Portal is its fundamental limitation. … I can’t see a reasonable use case for the Portal that wouldn’t be served more economically, and with a better screen, with many other devices. Ultimately, the Portal is just a screen sandwiched between a controller, and for $200, it should be more than that. [Grade: 2.5/5]”
Well, for the most part, people are high on the PlayStation Portal, but it sounds like this is a device for a very niche group of people, and those are the gamers who love Remote Play and hate using their smartphones to utilize it.
Will you be buying a PlayStation Portal? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the third installment of Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games’ very popular Spider-Man game series and it drops on Thursday (Oct. 20).
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Available for pre-order for $69-$70 on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5 finds Peter Parker and Miles Morales joining forces to defeat Kraven The Hunter, who has claimed Manhattan as his latest hunting ground.
Additionally, Sony is bundling the new game with a limited-edition Spider-Man and Venom PlayStation 5 console (disc edition) — which is available at Best Buy for $600.
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As for the game itself, this is a new open-world action adventure game with an expanded map from the first two games in the franchise. This time gamers can explore Brooklyn and Queens, in addition to Manhattan, while they can switch freely between playing as Parker or Morales at any point. There are new abilities to use, including Web Wings, Parker’s Symbiote suit and more.
It also features Spider-Man mainstays, such as Venom, Lizard, Sandman, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Rio Morales, Norman Osborn and others.
This is the “Launch Edition” of the game, which comes with a number of upgrades, suits and bonuses that are already unlocked for gamers. These include Peter Parker’s Arachknight Suit, Miles Morales’ Shadow-Spider Suit, the Web Grabber Gadget and much more.
Meanwhile, Sony and Marvel have partnered with Adidas for the Peter Parker Advanced Suit and Venom collection, which features new Ultra 4D (for men and women) and Ultraboost J (for kids) sneakers with Spider-Man red and blue colorways and Venom black midsoles.
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They look as if Venom is slowly taking over Spidey. The collection — which also features football cleats, sweatshirts, compression tights and more — is also available for purchase on Oct. 20 (click here for early access).
In fact, Marvel has also partnered with Warby Parker for new pairs of Spider-Man-inspired frames, BAIT for new Spidey and Venom tees, Wheaties for new cereal boxes and other brands.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5 drops on Oct. 20 for $69-$70. It’s available for pre-order now.
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Cloud streaming on the PS5 is finally here, and it could alleviate one major headache when utilizing space on your console.
In a recent blog post, Sony broke bread about the cloud streaming feature now available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
Information about the new feature, including bandwidth recommendations, stands out the most and is not as demanding as some believed it would be.
Per the blog post, Sony recommends 52Mbps for 4K, 38Mbps for 1440p, 23Mbps for 1080p, and 13Mbps for 720p. The recommended settings sit at HDR or SDR at 60Hz; at minimum, the bandwidth drops to 5Mbps for 720p and 38Mbps for 4K.
Another notable tidbit from the blog post is the information we were already privy to: you can only stream PS5 games on your PS5 console.
No games can be streamed on the soon-to-be-released PlayStation Portal companion device, which only allows you to play games over Wi-Fi locally.
Cloud streaming is currently available in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers in Japan enjoy the new features, while European subscribers will see it go live on October 23, and folks in the United States have to wait till October 30.
This could be a helpful game-changer for PS5 console owners and make the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription look even more attractive and worth its asking price.
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Prime Day is now upon us, which means deep discounts on just about everything at Amazon — including TVs, smart home devices, beauty products, stylish threads and even gaming gear.
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From Oct. 10-11, you can save up to a whopping 88% on video games, headsets, gaming laptops, pc accessories and much more from the retail giant. If you’re looking to stock up a hit titles for PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and more, then we have you covered.
And if you have Amazon Prime, you can get free two-day shipping (and sometimes even one-day free shipping) on all of these deals. Not a member? No problem. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of Prime Day and other perks, such as discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming, early access to deals, and much more.
Ahead, you’ll find the best gaming deals during Prime Day. Scroll down and shop, below:
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
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Set in an post-apocalyptic world, Dying Light 2 Stay Human — which is on sale for $25, or 60% off, at Amazon — is an open-world game where you must fight off and kill hordes of zombies. Explore the city during the day, but watch out for ghouls at night.
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, $29.99 (regularly $49.99)
NBA 2K22, $16.39 (regularly $69.99)
Elden Ring, $44.95 (regularly $59.99)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, $49.99 (regularly $69.99)
Sniper: Ghost Warrior – Contracts 2, $24.92 (regularly $29.99)
Riders Republic, $14.18 (regularly $59.99)
The Last of Us, Part I, $57.99 (regularly $69.99)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, $4.37 (regularly $39.99)
Jumanji: The Video Game, $19.28 (regularly $29.99)
Sonic Frontiers, $29.99 (regularly $59.99)
Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Enhanced Edition, $22.49 (regularly $39.99)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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On sale for $29.82, or half off, at Amazon, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the wild and madcap sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for the Nintendo Switch. It features all-new bosses and enemies with a bizarre mashup of everyone’s favorite plumber with everyone’s favorite wild rabbit-like creatures.
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Back 4 Blood
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Priced at a whopping 88% off at Amazon, Back 4 Blood for Xbox Series X is a thrilling co-op first-person shooter where you’re in the middle of a war against the Ridden, once-human host that are hellbent on consuming all of society.
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Asus Vivobook Go 15
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Equipped with a 15.6-inch Full HD Display and Intel Celeron N4020 Processor, Asus Vivobook Go 15 is an affordable laptop that’s ideal for work, school and even some lite gaming. It’s even paired with 4GB of memory and 64GB of on-board storage with Windows 11 built-in. It’s on sale for just $189.99, or nearly 25% off, its list price at Amazon. This is its all-time lowest price ever!
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Asus Chromebook C424, $199.99 (regularly $249.99)
Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop (2023), $1,699.99 (regularly $1,999.99)
Asus Vivobook 14 Laptop (2023), $399.99 (regularly $479.99)
Asus Vivobook 16X Laptop (2023), $1,149.99 (regularly $1,299.99)
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip, $589.99 (regularly $699.99)
Asus Zen AiO 24 Monitor, $899.99 (regularly $1,149.99)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 Gaming Laptop, $1,499.99 (regularly $2,049.99)
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
Amazon
Looking for precision and accuracy? The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse offers fast speed with accurate triggering in a sleek and premium device. It features auto-calibration, Chroma RGB lighting and up to a whopping 70 hours of battery life per charge. Oh yeah, it’s also on sale for $64.99, or half off, at Amazon during Prime Day.
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HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
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On sale for 60% off during Prime Day at Amazon, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset is lightweight for long sessions with an over-the-ear design for deep immersions when gaming. It’s compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and more. Not bad for just $19.88, or $30.11 of its list price.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the 13th major installment in the very popular franchise, which started back in 2007. There’s a lot of excitement for the game since it’s the first major Assassin’s Creed game in the series since Valhalla was released in November 2020. Moreover, Mirage drops on Thursday (Oct. 5) across platforms.
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Starting at $49.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is playable on Xbox Series X and PS5, as well as the previous generations Xbox One and PS4 (and Windows PC), in two editions: Launch and Deluxe.
Wondering what the difference is between the two editions? The standard Launch Edition features the game and a DLC (downloadable content) expansion called “Forty Thieves Quest,” while the Deluxe Edition — which goes for $59.99 — comes with both the game and DLC, as well as a digital artbook, digital soundtrack and new Prince of Persia-inspired outfits and skins.
As for the game itself, Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes place during the Golden Age of Baghdad, a few decades before Valhalla. It’s a “coming-of-age story” that follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, played by Lee Majdoub, a street thief who learns the world is much bigger than himself. His mentor Roshan, played by Shohreh Aghdashloo, trains him to join the Hidden One, an order of Middle Eastern assassins.
The game is expected to also be playable for the Apple iPhone 15 sometime in early 2024. Mirage will be the first Assassin’s Creed game to be officially released, natively, for the premium smartphone.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage for Xbox and PlayStation is available now at all sorts of online retailers. The game goes for $49.99 for the Launch Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition.
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EA Sports FC 24 is out now! And after 30 years, this is the first installment of the franchise that isn’t associated with FIFA (International Association Football Federation). The two companies parted ways when they couldn’t come to terms on a new licensing agreement in 2022.
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However, now re-branded as EA Sports FC 24 — which retails for $69.99 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/Xbox One and PC at Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Walmart — features a new level of gaming immersion that feels more realistic than previous installments, while it features teams and players from Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, Premier League and more.
The game is also available for Nintendo Switch for $59.99.
EA SPORTS FC 24 — PlayStation, Xbox
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In addition, new for 2024, the game adds women’s teams with the top female players — including Alexia Putellas, Sophia Smith and more — while gameplay and animations are enhanced with EA’s “HyperMotionV” technology that give matches more rhythm and fluidity for a more authentic look and feel.
The soccer game features online multi-player across platforms too. This means you can play online against anyone on any console from all around the world without missing a beat.
EA SPORTS FC 24 — Nintendo Switch
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Meanwhile, EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition is out too. The game is available for all consoles, except for Nintendo Switch, while it’s priced at $99.99. It has the same gameplay and features as the standard edition above, but it also comes with 4,600 FC Points — the game’s virtual currency to unlock packs, drafts and more.
The cover art is different with more than 30 iconic players shown, including Vinícius Júnior, Sam Kerr, Marta Vieira da Silva, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Pelé, Andrea Pirlo, David Beckham, Juan Román Riquelme and much more.
EA SPORTS FC 24 Ultimate Edition
$99.99
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There were rumblings that PlayStation might have another State of Play stream up its sleeve. Those rumors were indeed true.
Nintendo excited the video game world when it announced it was holding an early-morning Nintendo Direct showcase. Sony decided to get in on the fun and spring on games that it was having a direct.
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The “surprise” stream is going down on September 14, 5:00 pm ET on PlayStation’s YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok accounts. In the announcement, PlayStation told fans there will be “something for everyone.”
At the same time, the blog post also made a valiant effort to temper expectations by noting the ” broadcast will focus on updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles. From indie and PS VR2 highlights to major upcoming titles from our third-party partners.”
Still, that’s not stopping the speculation train from rolling out of the station. We could get new information on games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Stellar Blade, Death Stranding 2, Alan Wake 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and some Indie titles.
Again, we are going into this State of Play with meager expectations to avoid an epic level of disappointment. We know PlayStation usually saves its best for its PlayStation Showcase live streams.
Keep it locked on HHW Gaming. We will share whatever information comes from the State of Play if you miss it.
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Yesterday’s price is not today’s price for the PlayStation Plus subscription service.
Sony announced that the price of a PlayStation Plus is going up. An annual Essential plan jumps from $60-$80, the Extra plan goes from $100 to $135, and the Premium plan from $120 to $160.
Brace yourselves. The new prices for the tiers go into effect on September 6.
Those still locked into their current subscriptions won’t experience the price hike until November 6, but if you make any changes “such as upgrades, downgrades, or buying additional time,” you will have to pay the extra money for the new subscription price.
As for the reason for the price hike, Sony says it will allow the company to “continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits” to the service.
Basically, if you want them to continue to drop those great games free to subscribers, the price has to go up. Sony also adds that yearly plans continue to come at a discount and are a better value than month-to-month or three-month subscriptions.
New PlayStation Plus was Sony’s answer to Xbox’s subscription service, Game Pass, and offered its users free titles every month, and for the most part, there were plenty of bangers.
Hilariously, the news of the price hikes comes on the heels of the very mid Saints Row coming to the PlayStation Plus service as the month’s free title. It is a rare miss for Team PlayStation regarding its monthly offerings.
Gamers React To The PlayStation Plus Price Hike
As expected, gamers have been sounding off about the news, and no one is happy about the price hike.
“I just saw that PlayStation plus is going up so they can provide us with better games each month and the first month of the price hike is saints row. What a world we live in,” One X user wrote.
Another user noted in an X post, “No dedicated Sony multiplayer games No Day 1 first parties No extra incentives or perks PlayStation: “We’re gonna increase the prices of plus.”
Welp.
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