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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Teaser Trailer Revealed Featuring Cayde-6; More Details at Destiny Showcase on August 22

Bungie has unveiled a teaser trailer for Destiny 2: The Final Shape at the PlayStation Showcase today, featuring previously-dead Hunter Vanguard Cayde-6 (Nathan Fillion) and Warlock Vanguard Ikora Rey. More details about The Final Shape will be revealed at a special Destiny Showcase on August 22, 2023.

Watch the Destiny 2: The Final Shape teaser trailer below:

Destiny 2: The Final Shape will conclude The Light and Darkness saga, bringing the conflict between the Traveler and the Witness to an ultimate close. Having died at the hands of Uldren Sov during the events of the Forsaken expansion, Cayde-6 has somehow returned in the teaser trailer, once again portrayed by Nathan Fillion. Ikora is seen filling him in on the Guardians’ battles in the time since his death, and both of them seem to be on the other end of the portal taken by the Witness at the conclusion of the Lightfall campaign.

Bungie will reveal further details about The Final Shape in a special Destiny Showcase on August 22, with the expansion itself expected to release early in 2024. Check out the rest of our coverage of the PlayStation Showcase, which featured a long-awaited Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, gameplay from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and much more.

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Alan Wake 2 Will Release Digital Only Due to a Large Consumer Shift to Digital; Helps Keep Price at $60

After dropping the gameplay trailer for Alan Wake 2 at the PlayStation Showcase, developer Remedy Entertainment has announced that the game will release in a digital only mode, with no physical copies.

The plan for releasing Alan Wake 2 digital only was revealed in a FAQ page by the developer, where they claimed that a “large number of (people) have shifted to digital only”, and that it will help them keep the price at a firm $60 USD. Moreover, the developer cites examples of the digital only consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series S, saying that “it is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only.”

You can read the full FAQ below:

Why is Alan Wake 2 a digital-only release?

There are many reasons for this. For one, a large number of have shifted to digital only. You can buy a Sony PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and Microsoft’s Xbox Series S is a digital only console. It is not uncommon to release modern games as digital-only.

Secondly, not releasing a disc helps keep the price of the game at $59.99 / €59.99 and the PC version at $49.99 / €49.99.

Finally, we did not want to ship a disc product and have it require a download for the game — we do not think this would make for a great experience either.

Is there a disc-based version of Alan Wake 2 in the works?

There are currently no plans to release Alan Wake 2 on disc.

This definitely sounds like a bummer for physical collectors of video games. How do you feel about this? Let us know in the comments below.

Alan Wake 2 is set to launch on October 17, 2023 for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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New Immortals of Aveum Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Villains and Environments

At the PlayStation Showcase today, Ascendant Studios and EA have revealed a new Immortals of Aveum gameplay trailer, featuring Jak as he takes on a variety of foes in his struggle to defend Lucium. Aided by the Order of the Immortals, Jak faces powerful villains including Sandrakk, the Tyrant of Rasharn, his terrifying champion known only as “The Hand,” and the Morbane, an Oathbroken of Kalthus who now serves Sandrakk.

Watch the Immortals of Aveum gameplay trailer below:

The new Immortals of Aveum gameplay trailer shows off combat against the game’s multiple enemy types, including the dominating Brutes, the worm-like Leylodons, the rogue Chronicler constructs, and the massive winged Howlers. Jak also attempts to combat Sandrakk in the trailer (who is revealed to have been responsible for the death of his family), but is stopped by The Hand, who unleashes an assault on Jak for attempting to harm her master. The trailer also shows off different in-game environments including portions of Kalthus, the Pale Forest, the Underwell, and the Library of Akoth.

Immortals of Aveum shoots out July 20 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Check out the rest of our coverage of the PlayStation Showcase, which featured a long-awaited Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, gameplay from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and much more.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Trailer Featuring Gameplay Debuted at the PlayStation Showcase

Dragon’s Dogma 2 was announced 10 years after the debut of Dragon’s Dogma, at the game’s 10th-year Anniversary celebration. Today, Capcom has revealed the first Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer featuring the richly detailed and explorable fantasy world.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has been created using the latest graphics from Capcom’s RE Engine. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 trailer is a mix of both, CG and gameplay, and shows how Capcom has used the engine to create immersive physics and character AI.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC (via Steam). Head on over to the PlayStation Blog to find out more details about the game. Check out more reveals at the PlayStation Showcase here.

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Granblue Fantasy Relink Gameplay Trailer Out; Set to Launch Winter 2023

Cygames has revealed a new gameplay trailer for Granblue Fantasy Relink at the PlayStation Showcase.

The action-packed trailer features a multiple playable characters. Check it out:

Granblue Fantasy Relink is an MMO RPG that features fighting mystical creatures including a dragon. Granblue Fantasy Relink is set to launch for the PS5, PS4, and PC (via Steam) in Winter 2023. Keep checking in for more updates regarding the PlayStation Showcase!

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Giant Squid Debuts “Sword of the Sea” With Announce Trailer

Developer Giant Squid announced their latest game, Sword of the Sea at the PlayStation Showcase today.

Sword of the Sea is the studio’s biggest game yet and takes place in an abandoned realm. Check out the reveal  trailer below:

The description of the game reads (via PlayStation Blog):

You are the Wraith – resurrected in a desolate world and tasked with restoring life to it as you explore submerged ruins and the vibrant, varied cultures within. Surf through sinking tombs, mysterious shipwrecks, and petrified battlefields – and bring giant shoals of fish and creatures back in the process. But beware- this land is also home to massive leviathans that will stand in your way.

Our incredible team of artists has been hard at work bringing this unique and captivating world to life–from architecture and color to lighting, landscapes and music: be prepared to immerse yourself in a world unlike any you’ve experienced before.

Combining the speed and flow of skating games with the emotional core and exploration you expect from a Giant Squid title, Sword of the Sea will be equal parts meditative, exhilarating, and introspective.

Swords of the Sea is set to release exclusively for the PS5 at an unannounced date. Stay tuned to MP1st for more updates about the PlayStation Showcase!

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Final Fantasy 16 Launch Trailer “Salvation” Revealed

At the PlayStation Showcase today, Square Enix has unveiled the Final Fantasy 16 launch trailer, dubbed “Salvation.” The trailer features Clive Rosfield and Cid as well as other characters, and shows off both regular melee and Eikonic combat as well as cinematics from the story.

Watch the Final Fantasy 16 launch trailer below:

Final Fantasy 16 follows protagonist Clive Rosfield in the realm of Valisthea, reworking the traditional summon concept into Eikons, mythical beings that can be mantled by empowered human beings known as “Dominants.” Clive as the First Shield of Rosaria is caught up in a tragedy that takes his brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Pheonix, and swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit with the aid of Torgal and a new, grumpy Cid.

Final Fantasy 16 releases June 22, 2023 on the PS5. A pre-launch celebration will be hosted on the official Square Enix Twitch channel on June 11, and a demo for the game is set to go live shortly before launch.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Trailer Featuring Black Suit Spider-Man and Kraven Showcased

At the PlayStation Showcase today, Insomniac Games has revealed our first look at Marvel’s Spider-Man gameplay featuring Peter Parker possessed by the Venom symbiote (albeit in control) and Miles Morales taking on Dr. Curt Connors’ Lizard across New York City following the events of the previous titles. The trailer also features Kraven the Hunter, a Spider-Man villain from the comics. No specific release date has unfortunately been revealed, with the Fall 2023 release date being reiterated once again.

Watch the new gameplay footage below:

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 remains set for a Fall 2023 release on the PS5. Insomniac has also released a tie-in comic in collaboration with Marvel bridging the gap between Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the sequel. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the PlayStation Showcase.

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PlayStation “Project Q” and PlayStation Earbuds Announced, Check Out the Trailer

At the PlayStation Showcase, Sony formally announced “Project Q” which is the company’s upcoming gaming handheld device!

However, it’s not your traditional one, as the rumors were true since the device will require a PS5 and act as a handheld for remote play. Check out the showcase trailer for it.

According to PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, Project Q features an 8-inch HD screen and features all the buttons of the DualSense controller.

More details regarding both will be shared at a later date per Sony.

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Bungie New Game “Marathon” Announced With New Trailer

At Sony’s PlayStation Showcase, Bungie’s new game has been unveiled and it’s titled “Marathon.” For those familiar with the studio’s past works, the name should be familiar.

Check out the trailer for it below.

The Marathon Trilogy is a sci-fi first-person shooter series released by Bungie on PC back in 1994. Could this be a reboot of sorts? We should know more in the months ahead.

Update: More details on Marathon straight from the press release.

Marathon, a new sci-fi extraction shooter and the first completely new project from the studio in more than a decade. Marathon is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with full cross save and cross play, and no release date has been announced. Coinciding with the announcement, Bungie released the first CGI trailer for the game, showing off a first look at the world of Marathon, a glimpse of the player characters—known in game as “Runners”—and the game’s bold visual style.

As you can see, it’s coming to not just the PS5, but Xbox Series X|S and PC too.

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Teardown: Voxel-Based Heist Game With Massively Destructible Environments Releases on PS5 This Year

At the PlayStation Showcase today, Tuxedo Labs and Saber Interactive have revealed Teardown, a voxel-based heist game with massively destructible environments set for release on the PS5 later in 2023. The game features a 40-mission campaign as well as a sandbox mode and Challenges for each level.

Watch the Teardown gameplay trailer below:

Teardown is a funky voxel-based game in which the objective is to destroy environments and repurpose the wrecks in order to solve challenges and create shortcuts. Th player navigates through the campaign as the owner of a business taking on missions from “shady” clients, acquiring more powerful, destructive tools in the process of expanding their business. The game heavily features vehicles as not only navigation mediums but also to aid in the destruction of in-game structures and environments.

Teardown releases on the PS5 sometime later in 2023; those interested can find more details here. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the PlayStation Showcase.

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Alan Wake 2 Release Date Set for October 17; Gameplay Trailer Showcased

At the PlayStation Showcase today, Remedy Entertainment has finally revealed Alan Wake 2’s release date as October 17, 2023, and shown off a new trailer featuring Alan Wake and what appears to be a new playable protagonist as well.

Watch the Alan Wake 2 gameplay trailer below:

Following months of speculation and reassurance by Remedy, Alan Wake 2 finally has a definite release date in line with the window revealed by Alan Wake’s voice actor earlier. The game follows Alan Wake’s journey following the horrifying yet introspective journey of the writer in the original title, and features a new playable protagonist as well.

Alan Wake 2 will release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 17, 2023. Pre-orders for the game are open now. Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the rest of the PlayStation Showcase.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Release Date Set for Oct. 12, Gameplay First Look Flies Out

Ubisoft has announced the Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date and it’s this October 12! Not only that, but the company also released a new trailer for it, which gives us our first gameplay look!

Once more details regarding the latest Assassin’s Creed game surfaces, we’ll let our readers know.

Update: More details straight from the press release.

The new trailer follows Basim, guided by his fellow Hidden Ones, leveraging his tools and skills to track down and eliminate his targets. One of the most agile and resourceful Assassins in franchise history, Basim’s singular playstyle emphasizes stealth and deadly assassination techniques, featuring new abilities such as the Assassin’s Focus which allows him to mark and assassinate several enemies in a row. Additionally, the gameplay footage showcases the vibrant city of Baghdad, whose density and verticality provide plenty of opportunity for players to exploit Basim’s Parkour abilities and swiftly approach their objectives.

With development led* by Ubisoft Bordeaux, the studio behind the Wrath of the Druids expansion for Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an homage to the series, and a particularly special tribute to the first Assassin’s Creed. Inviting players to immerse themselves in a magnificent ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage offers a condensed, narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a modern take on the parkour, stealth, and assassinations gameplay elements that have defined the franchise for over fifteen years.

In this pivotal moment of History, players will become Basim Ibn Is’haq, a young thief with a mysterious past who joins the Hidden Ones in Alamut on a quest for answers. Basim will be voiced by two talented actors: Lee Madjoub for the VO and Eyad Nassar for the Arabic version, as Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is the first Assassin’s Creed game to release worldwide with full Arabic localization, including text and voice. They are joining the incredible Mirage cast with Shohreh Aghdashloo, who will voice Roshan, Basim’s mentor in the Hidden ones.

AC Mirage will be released this October 12 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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MGS3 Remake Announced as Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid Masters Collection Vol. 1 Out Autumn 2023

The Metal Gear IP has officially come back to life, and without creator Hideo Kojima’s involvement. At the PlayStation Showcase today, Konami has revealed its upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, developed by . The announcement follows over a year’s worth of rumors about the remake’s development.

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Discover the origin story of iconic military operative Snake and begin to unravel the plot of the legendary Metal Gear series. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater brings unprecedented new graphics, immersive stealth action gameplay and sounds to its riveting story as players once again return to the world of Metal Gear.

The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater served as a prequel to the Solid Snake-led Metal Gear games, following the legendary Naked Snake/Big Boss’s exploits in the USSR during the Cold War of the 1960s

Alongside it, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 has been announced as well, and includes Metal Gear Solid, MGS2, and MGS3! It’s the first volume and is out sometime in Autumn 2023.

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Haven Studios Debut Game “Fairgames” Revealed at the PlayStation Showcase

Almost a year after acquiring Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios, PlayStation has revealed the cinematic trailer for the Haven Studio’s first-ever game, Fairgames at the PlayStation Showcase today.

From the cinematic trailer, Fairgames looks like a co-op game revolving around hacking and heisting. Check out the cinematic reveal trailer here:

No actual gameplay was shown, but it can be inferred from the CG trailer that Fairgame$ will feature multiplayer, co-op heisting, and it has a lot of grappling hooks!

When the Montreal-based studio was acquired, Sony said that they “started working with Jade and her team in early 2021 when they were about to announce the formation of Haven Studios. From the very first presentation, we were inspired by Haven’s vision to create a modern multiplayer experience that brings players together in a positive and meaningful way. We were confident in her creative and technical expertise to deliver such an ambitious project and are excited to invest in his journey developing a new original IP for PlayStation.”

Fairgames is set to release exclusively on the PS5 on an unannounced date. Stay tuned to MP1st for more PlayStation showcase updates!

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Ghostrunner 2 Revealed With Explosive Gameplay Trailer; Releases 2023

At the PlayStation Showcase today, a sequel to 2020’s Ghostrunner has been officially revealed with an explosive gameplay trailer. Little is known about the plot, but the game is slated for a release later in 2023.

Watch the Ghostrunner 2 reveal trailer below:

Developed by One More Level and published by 505 Games, Ghostrunner 2 follows the original with the same gameplay formula, featuring high-speed traversal and gory, explosive combat in a cyberpunk world. The Ghostrunner is seen again, taking on a host of enhanced enemies with a mix of melee and ranged combat.

Ghostrunner 2 is slated for release later in 2023 on the PS5, with other platform releases yet to be revealed. Stay tuned here at MP1st for the rest of our coverage of the PlayStation Showcase.

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Phantom Blade 0 Announced, Early Footage Shows Stylish Combat and Traversal

A new game has been announced at Sony’s PlayStation Showcase, and it’s titled “Phantom Blade 0.” In development at S-Game, this feudal Japan-themed old Chinese-setting game sees a more acrobatic character compared to Ghost of Tsushima.

Check it out to see early gameplay footage of it:

No word yet on a release date though, but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.

Update: It seems the name of the game is “Phantom Blade Zero” and based on the official trailer, it’s coming to PS5 and PC.

Check out the world premiere of Phantom Blade Zero, a new Action RPG featuring deep and dark art style, fast paced combat, and a fictitious world blending Chinese martial arts and steampunk!

Once we know more, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Helldivers 2 Announced With New Trailer Showing Off Gameplay

At today’s PlayStation Showcase, Arrowhead Game Studios unveiled Helldivers 2! Not only that, but we even got a trailer featuring gameplay.

As you can see, the big change here is that Helldivers 2 is now a third-person shooter instead of the original being a top-down action game.

No release date yet other than sometime in 2023.

Update: More info on the game has been released (via the PlayStation Blog):

We don’t send our Helldivers planet side without proper back up, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only will you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.

In the heat of the battle and your squad needs to take out a massive onslaught of Terminids in one go? You can have an Eagle drop a 500KG bomb,leaving behind only liberated bug corpses. Need to lay down a defensive perimeter? You can call for the Anti-Personnel Mine Deployer to layer the battlefield with deadly mines.

Players can decide how to take down each enemy surge using a multitude of offensive and defensive tools. As you complete missions, you’ll be able to upgrade your ship and build an even more impressive arsenal. Everything from shield generators to turrets to large-scale airstrikes can be used to give your team the upper hand.

Co-op is also confirmed but friendly fire is always on.

Helldivers is confirmed for PC and PS5 later this year.

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PlayStation Showcase May 24 Stream – Watch It Here

The PlayStation Showcase returns today, bringing what many deem to be the “second phase” of the PS5 with multiple massive reveals expected to happen during the event. With a runtime clocking in at just above an hour, the Showcase will likely feature the latest and greatest PS5 and PSVR2 titles slated for release in the near future.

PlayStation Showcase May 24 Stream:

You can tune into the stream on YouTube at 4pm ET/1pm PT/9pm BST/4am HKT, linked below:

Alternatively, the PlayStation Showcase will also be available on the official Twitch channel.

Rumors lean most strongly towards the reveal of a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, which is expected to be released on Xbox and PC besides PlayStation as well. Additionally, it’s quite likely that gameplay and even a release date could be revealed for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 along with a new look at Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, though this is just speculation on our part. Let us know in the comments below what you’re wishing to see at the Showcase.

Stay tuned here at MP1st for our coverage of the entire event.

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Amnesia Rebirth Update 1.20 Frights Out This May 24

Frictional Games has released Amnesia: Rebirth update 1.20, and this is an unannounced patch that’s purely for fixes, so don’t expect any new content. Read on for what’s new in the patch notes for May 24.

Amnesia Rebirth Update 1.20 Patch Notes | Amnesia Rebirth May 24 Patch Notes:

Frictional has not released any patch notes just yet, but here’s what’s listed in the PS4’s update history for the game:

  • General bug fixes.
  • Overall stability and optimization improvement

That’s about it. As for what’s next, there’s a demo for Amnesia: The Bunker that’s out now on Steam. If there are any changes that surfaces, we’ll update the article to reflect it.

Amnesia: The Bunker will be released this June 6 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC

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