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Sony E3 2018: Déraciné

Following the conclusion of the core Sony E3 2018 show, we got to see one last title in the post-show that was created by FromSoftware: Déraciné. The presentation for Déraciné opened with imagery…

June 11, 2018 | 11:23 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Spider-Man

We were treated to a gameplay demo of the new Spider-Man game. We see Spider-Man crash landing onto a prison, The RAFT, on an island in a storm where all of his greatest enemies are on the loose and…

June 11, 2018 | 11:14 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Death Stranding Gameplay Reveal

Sony showed off some gameplay for Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Death Stranding during their E3 2018 press conference on Monday night. This trailer was also the first time we saw Léa Seydoux's (…

June 11, 2018 | 11:10 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Nioh 2

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja released a reveal trailer for Nioh 2 at Sony's E3 2018 conference. Created by Kou Shibusawa, the fantastic and dark samurai action-RPG Nioh was based on an unfinished Akira…

June 11, 2018 | 11:10 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Trover Saves the Universe

Coming from Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland's studio Squanch Games, they announced Trover Saves the Universe for PS4 and PSVR. Squanch Games previously made Accounting+, which was lauded for…

June 11, 2018 | 11:09 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Kingdom Hearts III

Kingdom Hearts III just seems to keep popping up at all of these E3 showcases today. For the third time, a new trailer promoting the long-awaited collaboration between Disney and Square Enix invades…

June 11, 2018 | 11:02 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Control

The newest mind-bending game from Remedy made an appearance at Sony's E3 2018 conference. The new game, Control, looks to blend telekinetic abilities and a constantly morphing gun into its combat.…

June 11, 2018 | 10:55 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Resident Evil 2 Remake

A particular surprise was in store for viewers of Sony's E3 2018 conference: Resident Evil 2 Remake. The video began with a creature seemingly running along the ground. It became evident that the…

June 11, 2018 | 10:54 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Ghost of Tsushima

Sucker Punch Productions released a gameplay debut trailer for their epic open world game Ghost of Tsushima at Sony's E3 2018 conference. It was a stunning and mostly silent segment that captivated…

June 11, 2018 | 10:52 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: New Destiny 2: Forsaken Trailer

A new trailer for the upcoming Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion was shown during Sony's E3 2018 press conference Monday night. The trailer offered some more insight into what story content we can expect…

June 11, 2018 | 10:41 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: God of War New Game Plus

Sony confirmed at their E3 2018 Showcase that God of War (our review) will be getting a new game plus mode. Sony boss Shawn Layden announced the mode during the intermission of their Showcase. Sony…

June 11, 2018 | 10:31 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Call of Duty Black Ops III Back In Black

Call of Duty Black Ops III surprisingly takes the first intermission at Sony's big E3 Press Conference. Due to it being the previous game in the series, with Black Ops IIII looming. The announcement…

June 11, 2018 | 10:31 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: The Last of Us Part II

Sony's E3 2018 show took place in a location they described as a church tent. The venue made a bit more sense once we got into the video for The Last of Us Part II as the Sony venue perfectly…

June 11, 2018 | 10:16 EDT

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Famous E3 fails: From Konami to Jamie Kennedy

It’s an understatement to say that E3 often has a few issues. Nobody can have a perfect conference. Thankfully, most of the time it’s a simple flub of words and a presenter can move on. However,…

June 10, 2018 | 11:00 EDT

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Predicting E3 2018: Sony

To really understand Sony’s conference this year at E3, we need to look at the pillars holding them together. Marvel's Spider-Man, The Last of Us Part II, Death Stranding, and Ghost of Tsushima. The…

June 8, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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[Updated]Sony PrE3 Day 3 - Twin Mirror Announced for PlayStation 4

Update: Bandai Namco has shared new information about Twin Mirror in a press release. In it, they state that Twin Mirror will be released for Xbox One and PC in addition to PlayStation 4, and shared…

June 8, 2018 | 12:33 EDT

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Sony PrE3 2018 Day 2 - Days Gone Release Date Announced

Day 2 of Sony's pre E3 2018 celebration shined a light on Days Gone, the open-world post-apocalyptic game set in a zombie holocaust. The new trailer right off the bat showed off the games release…

June 7, 2018 | 12:52 EDT

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Sony PrE3 2018 Day 1 - Tetris Effect

The first game shown at the Pre-Show of Sony's E3 presentation is the Tetris Effect. The newest version of the long-standing puzzle game will be coming from Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the designer behind…

June 6, 2018 | 12:32 EDT

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Sony Replacing Preshow with Daily Announcements Leading Up To E3

It seems this year Pre-E3 time has once again stretched further and further back, this year we're getting far into the week prior with not just leaks and rumors but official announcements. Sony…

June 5, 2018 | 01:15 EDT

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TechRaptor's Guide To Watching E3 2018 From Home

E3 2018 begins in just under a week, and this is a time that many gamers are looking forward to as we get a glimpse of what we should be expecting going forward and what so many companies have been…

June 4, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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E3 2018 Coverage Hub

E3 2018 is almost about to begin, and with it, we will learn all kinds of news about the latest upcoming titles, be surprised that games we love are getting additional content, and in general hear…

June 4, 2018 | 11:00 EDT

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God Of War Sells Five Million Copies In First Month

God of War has topped 5 million copies sold in its first month of launch. The news came via Sony's "Investor Relations Day" presentation, in which Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera…

May 26, 2018 | 02:08 EDT

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PlayStation E3 2018 Schedule Revealed; Teases Death Stranding and Last Of Us Part 2

The largest gaming convention of the year is just around the corner and, naturally, everyone is gearing up for yet another interesting week filled with somewhat misleading game previews, practically…

May 12, 2018 | 06:01 EDT

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Sony Files Patent For Blockchain-Based DRM On PlayStation Games

Sony has filed a patent which proposes the use of blockchain technology as a way to supplement or replace DRM (digital rights management) in games and other media. Right now, DRM on PS4 games is…

May 4, 2018 | 10:15 EDT

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PlayStation 4 TV And Video Gets An Overhaul To Streamline Viewing

The TV & Video section of the PlayStation 4's menu has been improved according to a post on the official PlayStation Blog. As with most modern consoles, the PlayStation 4 lets you watch videos…

March 29, 2018 | 06:09 EDT

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Mad Max Heads Up April's PS Plus Line-Up

Sony has revealed the games which PS Plus subscribers can pick up for free in April. Post-apocalyptic open-world adventure game Mad Max heads up the bunch and will be available for all of April. The…

March 28, 2018 | 02:45 EDT

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Omega Labyrinth Z Refused Classification in the UK [UPDATED]

[UPDATE 1]: The VSC responded to our request for a statement, and while they had no new information to offer regarding the classification, there are a few corrections to make. Matrix Software's…

March 12, 2018 | 04:20 EDT

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Bluepoint Games is Working on Another Remake

Studio Bluepoint Games is reportedly working on another remake as its next game. The developer revealed the news in an interview with Digital Foundry, as part of a video spotlight on Shadow of the…

March 12, 2018 | 12:49 EDT

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PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Release Date Delayed to 2019

Days Gone, the motorbiking/zombie killing PS4 exclusive has been delayed to 2019, having previously been scheduled for a 2018 release date. The update was given via a new release date listing for the…

March 12, 2018 | 11:34 EDT

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Compile Heart Officially Announces Mary Skelter 2, Mary Skelter Remake

Following a series of leaks late last month, Compile Heart has officially announced Mary Skelter 2 for the PlayStation 4. Much like the first Mary Skelter, Mary Skelter 2 will be a dungeon-crawling…

March 10, 2018 | 04:57 EST

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The Last of Us' Creative Director Becomes Naughty Dog Vice President

Neil Druckmann, Creative Director of 2013’s The Last of Us, has been promoted to Vice President of Naughty Dog "in recognition of his expanded role, contributing on critical, studio level decisions…

March 10, 2018 | 01:46 EST

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Shadow of the Colossus Review - Timeless Art

In 2005, Shadow of the Colossus wowed the gaming world. Starting with the first demo reel at E3 that year, the highly anticipated follow up from Team Ico impressed many a player by its sheer size and…

February 22, 2018 | 01:00 EST

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Muv-Luv Trilogy Coming to PlayStation Vita This Summer

Publisher PQube announced today that it is bringing the entire Muv-Luv trilogy to PS Vita sometime this summer, both physically and digitally. PQube has worked with developers in the past to bring…

February 15, 2018 | 04:42 EST

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Dragon's Crown Pro Coming West on May 15th

Atlus has announced a May 15th release date for Dragon's Crown Pro, the PS4 remaster of Vanillaware's stylish PS3 beat-'em-up. This announcement comes the same week as it launches in Japan. The…

February 8, 2018 | 03:19 EST

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Lost Sphear Review - Finder's Remorse

The second game from Tokyo RPG Factory, Lost Sphear promises a return to the "golden age" of RPGs while still improving on the criticisms of I Am Setsuna. Channeling elements of Chrono Trigger, …

February 1, 2018 | 01:00 EST

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The Inpatient Review - Impatient Inpatient

In 2015, after many delays and much reworking, Until Dawn came out. The game combined horror elements with branching narratives well and quickly became one of PlayStation 4's most notable exclusives…

February 1, 2018 | 11:00 EST

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Gravity Rush 2 Online Shutdown Delayed Until July

In a surprise announcement, an in-game message reveals that the planned Gravity Rush 2 online mode shutdown has been moved to July. The announcement of the original shutdown came as a surprise back…

January 12, 2018 | 08:30 EST

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2017: The Hair-Raising Resurgence of Horror Games

I never like to call a genre dead or dying. The industry usually has its ebbs and flows, and genres fade in and out of popularity over time. They never go away, but it may take some time for them to…

January 2, 2018 | 09:00 EST

Sony Reveals January 2018 PlayStation Plus Lineup

It’s a new month (and year) for PlayStation Plus members, which means another round of monthly games for gamers who use Sony’s premium service. As is customary, PS Plus members will have access to…

December 27, 2017 | 08:53 EST

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Sony Wiping Out Servers for PlayStation 3 Killzones and WipeOuts

Sony has announced that it will be shutting down online servers for seven PlayStation 3 games, a PlayStation Vita game, and an iOS/Android game. The biggest two games hit in this move are PlayStation…

December 22, 2017 | 08:39 EST

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The Year of Final Fantasy - The Finale

Today is a momentous occasion. The culmination of a majority of my writing for TechRaptor this past year. After playing thirteen games in a row, along with help from other writers on some side games…

December 19, 2017 | 10:00 EST

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The Year of Final Fantasy - Final Fantasy XV

As the known prophet and personal best friend of mine Adele once said: “This is the end. Hold your breath and count to ten. Feel the earth move, and then feel my heart burst again, for this is the…

December 19, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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PlayStation Experience 2017 Recap

For what is the first time in a very long time Sony got the show started on time. We opened up with a sizzle reel, showing off some of the upcoming PlayStation 4 games, along with some recent…

December 9, 2017 | 02:20 EST

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The Year of Final Fantasy - Final Fantasy XIII

Hey there, everyone! Final Fantasy XIII really sucks, am I right? Huh? Who’s with me? High five! See you next month! This is part of a continuous series. Be sure to check out the other entries of…

November 29, 2017 | 12:05 EST

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Pair of PlayStation VR Games Delayed Until 2018

Sony has announced that they're delaying two upcoming PlayStation VR games on Twitter. The Inpatient and Bravo Team, both originally set to come out this year and both being developed by Supermassive…

November 12, 2017 | 05:00 EST

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PlayStation Trophies Can Now Help You Buy Games

Sony's Rewards Program is getting an upgrade that can earn players who sign up for the service a small amount of money, as first spotted by Kotaku. A new section on Rewards Program page has…

November 6, 2017 | 02:12 EST

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The Year of Final Fantasy - Final Fantasy XII

Things definitely took a weird turn for the Final Fantasy franchise after Final Fantasy X. The next main entry, Final Fantasy XI, was an MMORPG! Whaaaat? Everyone was worried that Final Fantasy had…

November 1, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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Paris Games Week PlayStation Live 2017: ONRUSH

Today at the Sony PlayStation Event at Paris Games Week Sony took the time to announce Onrush, an upcoming racing title by Codemasters. Featuring a variety of vehicles, crazy courses, and stunts from…

October 30, 2017 | 01:29 EDT