Monthly Archives: September 2017
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All the News From Sony’s TGS PlayStation Conference
Sony has just concluded its Tokyo Game Show 2017 PlayStation press conference. From new game reveals and VR experiences to the release date for Monster Hunter World, there was no shortage of exciting news for PlayStation fans.
In case you missed the briefing, IGN has you covered with a full rundown of all the big announcements from the event.
Perhaps the biggest news of the entire event was the reveal of a new game from Square Enix called Left Alive.
The title, which Square Enix describes as a "brand-new survival action shooter" set in a "dark and gritty world," is being directed by Armored Core director Toshifumi Nabeshima and features character designs by Metal Gear character designer Yoji Shinkawa. Mech designer Takayuki Yanase, who worked on Metal Gear and Xenoblade Chronicles X, is also involved in the project.
Adorable Cartoon Cat Collecting Sim Coming to PSVR in 2018
During Sony’s conference at Tokyo Game Show today, cat collecting sim Neko Atsume was confirmed as a VR experience coming to PlayStation VR in 2018.
Not many details were announced, but a logo was shown during the conference and PlayStation confirmed on Twitter that developer Hit Point is involved.
Neko Atsume came to iOS and Android in 2014 and launched in English in 2015. The game allows you to leave food for cats who will come to your home and leave you presents. It features cartoon-style art and various special cats themed after baseball players, police officers, butlers, ninjas, and many more.
Monster Hunter World Release Date Revealed
Monster Hunter World will be released worldwide on January 26, 2018 for Xbox One and PS4 (with a PC release to follow at a later date). Capcom has announced a series of special editions, pre-order bonuses and a PS4 Pro special edition.
Announced at Sony's Tokyo Game Show conference, the game will see a number of versions upon release.
The digital deluxe edition will come with a bonus Samurai armour set, three gestures, hairstyle, facepaint, and and two in-game sticker sets, most of which you can see below:
Square Enix Reveals Left Alive from Former Metal Gear, Armored Core Devs
During Sony’s Tokyo Game Show conference today, Square Enix teased a new game called Left Alive coming to PS4 and Steam in 2018.
Square Enix describes the game as a "brand-new survival action shooter" set in a "dark and gritty world."
Former Metal Gear character designer Yoji Shinkawa (currently also working on Kojima's Death Stranding) will handle character design for Left Alive, and the game is directed by former Armored Core director Toshifumi Nabeshima.
Former Metal Gear and Xenoblade Chronicles X mech designer Takayuki Yanase is also working on the game, which is produced by Final Fantasy producer Shinji Hasimoto.
Few other details were revealed, but Square Enix hinted at more information coming this week during the Tokyo Game Show.
Zone of the Enders 2 Remaster With VR Support Announced
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner will be remastered for PS4, with full VR support, for Japanese release in Spring 2018.
Announced at Sony's Tokyo Game Show conference, the game will go by Anubis: Zone of the Enders - Mars (an extension of the game's original Japanese title) in Japan.
The remaster touts enhanced graphics, 4K resolution, new sound design (with surround sound support), "brand new features" (no word on those as yet) and complete VR support, presumably meaning the game can be played that way from start to finish.
When it was re-released for PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012, we called The 2nd Runner "a forgotten classic that holds up unquestionably better than the first game in the series".
Japan Studio VR Music Festival Announced
A new virtual reality experience called Japan Studio VR Music Festival was revealed during Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2017 press conference.
The upcoming VR experience, which features various franchises from Sony Japan Studio, including Gravity Rush and Toro, will be released in Japan on September 20.
Japan Studio VR Music Festival, via Twitter
Classic Version of Final Fantasy 9 Playable on PS4
During its press conference at Tokyo Game Show tonight, Sony revealed that Final Fantasy IX is coming to PlayStation 4 beginning today.
On PS4, Final Fantasy IX will include trophy support, share button functionality, and Remote Play via PlayStation Vita. It also includes HD versions of cutscenes and characters and auto-save functionality.
Square Enix has also added seven "booster" features, including high speed mode, the ability to turn off random enemy encounters, and the Master All Abilities booster, which "will allow players to automatically master equipped weapons and gear." Players will also be able to max out character levels, magic stone counts, and gil using boosters.
Dragon’s Crown Pro Confirmed for PS4
Dragon's Crown is officially coming to PlayStation 4.
After being leaked earlier this month, Dragon's Crown Pro was formally unveiled during Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference.
According to the announcement trailer that debuted during the conference, this enhanced version of the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita title will feature 4K visuals, and will be released for PS4 in Japan on January 25.
Read IGN's Dragon's Crown review for our thoughts on the 2013 release of the "gorgeous and rewarding action-RPG" from Atlus.
Final Fantasy 15’s Noctis Joins Dissidia NT
During Sony’s conference at the Tokyo Game Show today, Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XV protagonist Noctis will join the roster of Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT.
According to Square Enix, Noctis will use "familiar attacks and arsenal of weapons" in battle, and rounds out the roster of more than 20 characters featured in the game.
Noctis joins previously-revealed characters from multiple mainline Final Fantasy games, including notable fighters like Final Fantasy VI’s Terra, VII’s Cloud, XIII’s Lightning, and many more.
Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT is set to launch on January 30, 2018. Last month, Square Enix held a closed beta for the game.