During Sony's State of Play today, we got another look at Hogwarts Legacy, specifically a little taste of a console-exclusive quest involving a shop in the village near Hogwarts: Hogsmeade.

The trailer shows the shop of a woman named Madame Mason, who is apparently putting it up for sale - but there seems to be something strange at the heart of her desire to sell. There's a creepy basement involved, and a run of bad luck, a hallway that is much longer than it initially appears, and some extremely creepy mannquins near the end of the trailer.

The end of the trailer revealed that this is all a PlayStation-exclusive quest called "The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop", which includes an additional dungeon, a cosmetic set, and an in-game shop.

A PS Blog post following the show gave more detail about both the quest and Hogwarts Legacy in general. Specifically, we learned that the shop reward for finishing the quest lets you sell items and gear at better rates than anywhere else. Additionally, PS4 and PS5 pre-orders of Hogwarts Legacy will unlock the Felix Felicis potion recipe, a luck potion that reveals gear chests on the minimap for one in-game day.

The blog also noted discussion around a previous trailer for the game revolving around a quest where you decide whether or not to torture another student by casting Crucio, or if you will allow it to be cast on you. The quest itself is completely optional, but is intended to explore "an ever-present question about the Dark Arts; are they still evil if they could save a life?"

Hogwarts Legacy has remained controversial since its announcement due to repeated transphobic comments made by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. While Warner Bros. has said the author is not directly involved with the game, studio leadership has added that "she's entitled to express her personal opinion" and she nonetheless owns the IP and will earn royalties from anything Harry Potter-related.

Hogwarts Legacy launches on February 10, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. You can catch up with everything else shown off during the State of Play in our roundup.

During Sony's State of Play today, we got another look at Hogwarts Legacy, specifically a little taste of a console-exclusive quest involving a shop in the village near Hogwarts: Hogsmeade.

The trailer shows the shop of a woman named Madame Mason, who is apparently putting it up for sale - but there seems to be something strange at the heart of her desire to sell. There's a creepy basement involved, and a run of bad luck, a hallway that is much longer than it initially appears, and some extremely creepy mannquins near the end of the trailer.

The end of the trailer revealed that this is all a PlayStation-exclusive quest called "The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop", which includes an additional dungeon, a cosmetic set, and an in-game shop.

A PS Blog post following the show gave more detail about both the quest and Hogwarts Legacy in general. Specifically, we learned that the shop reward for finishing the quest lets you sell items and gear at better rates than anywhere else. Additionally, PS4 and PS5 pre-orders of Hogwarts Legacy will unlock the Felix Felicis potion recipe, a luck potion that reveals gear chests on the minimap for one in-game day.

The blog also noted discussion around a previous trailer for the game revolving around a quest where you decide whether or not to torture another student by casting Crucio, or if you will allow it to be cast on you. The quest itself is completely optional, but is intended to explore "an ever-present question about the Dark Arts; are they still evil if they could save a life?"

Hogwarts Legacy has remained controversial since its announcement due to repeated transphobic comments made by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. While Warner Bros. has said the author is not directly involved with the game, studio leadership has added that "she's entitled to express her personal opinion" and she nonetheless owns the IP and will earn royalties from anything Harry Potter-related.

Hogwarts Legacy launches on February 10, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. You can catch up with everything else shown off during the State of Play in our roundup.

Yakuza's 2014 spinoff game Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin is getting released for the first time outside of Japan with a full remake in Like a Dragon: Ishin, Sony revealed at the September 13 State of Play. This remake will be the first RGG Studio game to be built on Unreal Engine 4.

Ishin brings familiar and new characters to 1860s Kyo, a fictional version of Kyoto that explores the end of the samurai era. Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu takes on the role of Sakamoto Ryoma, a man proficient with swords, guns, and summoning a tiger to attack enemies (though the real historical figure Kiryu plays in this game may not have been well-versed in that last part). As with other games in the franchise, Like a Dragon: Ishin will also feature minigames and Heat Actions for combat.

Like a Dragon: Ishin is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC globally in February 2023. RGG Studios has its own event, RGG Summit 2022, scheduled for September 14 at 3PM PT / 19:00 JST, putting it just before the 2022 Tokyo Game Show.

Stay tuned for IGN's Tokyo Game Show coverage, but in the meantime, you can check out the other State of Play coverage including new information about God of War Ragnarok and the official Tekken 8 announcement.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Miranda Sanchez is the executive editor of guides at IGN and a member of Podcast Unlocked. She's a big fan of stationery and fountain pens. You can sometimes find her on Twitter.

Yakuza's 2014 spinoff game Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin is getting released for the first time outside of Japan with a full remake in Like a Dragon: Ishin, Sony revealed at the September 13 State of Play. This remake will be the first RGG Studio game to be built on Unreal Engine 4.

Ishin brings familiar and new characters to 1860s Kyo, a fictional version of Kyoto that explores the end of the samurai era. Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu takes on the role of Sakamoto Ryoma, a man proficient with swords, guns, and summoning a tiger to attack enemies (though the real historical figure Kiryu plays in this game may not have been well-versed in that last part). As with other games in the franchise, Like a Dragon: Ishin will also feature minigames and Heat Actions for combat.

Like a Dragon: Ishin is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC globally in February 2023. RGG Studios has its own event, RGG Summit 2022, scheduled for September 14 at 3PM PT / 19:00 JST, putting it just before the 2022 Tokyo Game Show.

Stay tuned for IGN's Tokyo Game Show coverage, but in the meantime, you can check out the other State of Play coverage including new information about God of War Ragnarok and the official Tekken 8 announcement.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Miranda Sanchez is the executive editor of guides at IGN and a member of Podcast Unlocked. She's a big fan of stationery and fountain pens. You can sometimes find her on Twitter.

PlayStation's September State of Play has concluded after 20 minutes of reveals, new updates, and fresh gameplay footage for ten games coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PS VR2.

IGN has you covered right here with every announcement from the show, including those from God of War Ragnarok, Tekken 8, and Hogwarts Legacy.

Tekken 8 Officially Revealed

The State of Play got off to a hot start, opening with the reveal trailer for Tekken 8. A release date wasn't shared for the game, but the trailer did only mention a PlayStation 5 release for the game, meaning the latest entry in the classic fighting game series may be next-generation only.

God of War Ragnarok Gets New Trailer, Limited Edition DualSense

PlayStation's State of Play closed with a trailer for God of War Ragnarok that showed off new gameplay and cinematics, alongside a limited edition DualSense controller that will be released alongside the game.

Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge Gets New Gameplay Trailer

The upcoming PlayStation VR2 game, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, received a new gameplay trailer showing off a ton of different locations, enemies, and allies in the game.

Demeo Announced for PlayStation VR2

The co-operative dungeon crawling survival game Demeo is officially coming to PlayStation VR2. Players can fully immerse themselves in the tabletop-esque world, rolling dice and dishing out cards in VR.

Yakuza's Ishin Spinoff Game Getting a Western Release

Yakuza spin-off game Ishin is getting released for the first time outside of Japan in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin. The game is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in February 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy is Getting a PlayStation-Exclusive Quest

Upcoming Harry Potter-universe game, Hogwarts Legacy, is getting exclusive content on PlayStation. The State of Play showed off a Hogsmeade-centred quest involving a spooky shop and its creepy basement.

Pacific Drive, the First Title From Ironwood Studios Announced

Ironwood Studios first game is officially called Pacific Drive and will put players behind the wheel as they drive around what appears to be a post-apocalyptic version of the Pacific Northwest.

PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program To Start Rolling Out This Month

Sony shared a first look at some of the items that will be available as part of its free PlayStation Stars loyalty programme, as well as a timeline for when you can try to collect them yourself.

Synduality Is the Latest Game From Bandai Namco

Syn Duality has been announced from Bandai Namco, a third-person shooter featuring mechs and an art-style akin to Nier: Automata, albeit a little bit more colourful. A trailer showed off the game in action alongside a 2023 release window.

Project Eve Renamed as Stellar Blade, Coming Next Year

Project Eve, the extremely shiny-looking action game shown off last year from Korean studio Shift Up, has re-emerged as Stellar Blade. The trailer showed off a mix of gameplay and cinematics, giving players a look at the game's futuristic setting and story.

Nioh Developer Announces Open World Samurai Game, Rise of the Ronin

Nioh developer Team Ninja has announced an open world samurai game called Rise of the Ronin, a PlayStation 5 console exclusive with a 2024 release window. A trailer showed off the gorgeous world set during the modernisation period of Japan.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

PlayStation's September State of Play has concluded after 20 minutes of reveals, new updates, and fresh gameplay footage for ten games coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PS VR2.

IGN has you covered right here with every announcement from the show, including those from God of War Ragnarok, Tekken 8, and Hogwarts Legacy.

Tekken 8 Officially Revealed

The State of Play got off to a hot start, opening with the reveal trailer for Tekken 8. A release date wasn't shared for the game, but the trailer did only mention a PlayStation 5 release for the game, meaning the latest entry in the classic fighting game series may be next-generation only.

God of War Ragnarok Gets New Trailer, Limited Edition DualSense

PlayStation's State of Play closed with a trailer for God of War Ragnarok that showed off new gameplay and cinematics, alongside a limited edition DualSense controller that will be released alongside the game.

Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge Gets New Gameplay Trailer

The upcoming PlayStation VR2 game, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, received a new gameplay trailer showing off a ton of different locations, enemies, and allies in the game.

Demeo Announced for PlayStation VR2

The co-operative dungeon crawling survival game Demeo is officially coming to PlayStation VR2. Players can fully immerse themselves in the tabletop-esque world, rolling dice and dishing out cards in VR.

Yakuza's Ishin Spinoff Game Getting a Western Release

Yakuza spin-off game Ishin is getting released for the first time outside of Japan in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin. The game is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in February 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy is Getting a PlayStation-Exclusive Quest

Upcoming Harry Potter-universe game, Hogwarts Legacy, is getting exclusive content on PlayStation. The State of Play showed off a Hogsmeade-centred quest involving a spooky shop and its creepy basement.

Pacific Drive, the First Title From Ironwood Studios Announced

Ironwood Studios first game is officially called Pacific Drive and will put players behind the wheel as they drive around what appears to be a post-apocalyptic version of the Pacific Northwest.

PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program To Start Rolling Out This Month

Sony shared a first look at some of the items that will be available as part of its free PlayStation Stars loyalty programme, as well as a timeline for when you can try to collect them yourself.

Synduality Is the Latest Game From Bandai Namco

Syn Duality has been announced from Bandai Namco, a third-person shooter featuring mechs and an art-style akin to Nier: Automata, albeit a little bit more colourful. A trailer showed off the game in action alongside a 2023 release window.

Project Eve Renamed as Stellar Blade, Coming Next Year

Project Eve, the extremely shiny-looking action game shown off last year from Korean studio Shift Up, has re-emerged as Stellar Blade. The trailer showed off a mix of gameplay and cinematics, giving players a look at the game's futuristic setting and story.

Nioh Developer Announces Open World Samurai Game, Rise of the Ronin

Nioh developer Team Ninja has announced an open world samurai game called Rise of the Ronin, a PlayStation 5 console exclusive with a 2024 release window. A trailer showed off the gorgeous world set during the modernisation period of Japan.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Tekken 8 has officially been revealed, after a tease last month.

Announced at Sony's most recent State of Play, an in-engine trailer showed a few of its fighters in a heated battle in the rain. While it was only announced for PlayStation 5 during the showcase, it has since been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam as well.

While the trailer may look like a pre-rendered cinematic, a post on the PlayStation blog from game director Katsuhiro Harada explains that it is actually showcasing footage rendered in real-time on PlayStation 5. That doesn't necesarilly mean it's direct gameplay, but Harada says the clip was actually taken directly from a work-in-progress version of Tekken 8’s story mode.

"The Tekken series has always been known for the dramatic pre-rendered movies from its story mode," Harada says, going on to explain the dynamic waves and tornadoes in the background will be actual effects used in stages during fights.

A new Tekken project was first teased at EVO last month, but this marks its official reveal. It will be the first new mainline Tekken game since 2017's Tekken 7, which we called "a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options," in a 9.5/10 review.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Tekken 8 has officially been revealed, after a tease last month.

Announced at Sony's most recent State of Play, an in-engine trailer showed a few of its fighters in a heated battle in the rain. While it was only announced for PlayStation 5 during the showcase, it has since been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam as well.

While the trailer may look like a pre-rendered cinematic, a post on the PlayStation blog from game director Katsuhiro Harada explains that it is actually showcasing footage rendered in real-time on PlayStation 5. That doesn't necesarilly mean it's direct gameplay, but Harada says the clip was actually taken directly from a work-in-progress version of Tekken 8’s story mode.

"The Tekken series has always been known for the dramatic pre-rendered movies from its story mode," Harada says, going on to explain the dynamic waves and tornadoes in the background will be actual effects used in stages during fights.

A new Tekken project was first teased at EVO last month, but this marks its official reveal. It will be the first new mainline Tekken game since 2017's Tekken 7, which we called "a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options," in a 9.5/10 review.

Take a look at all of the announcements from State of Play for more info on upcoming Playstation games.

Substack has quickly been making a name for itself in the comic book publishing arena, with numerous writers and artists signing on to create exclusive digital comics. Some, like former Batman writer James Tynion IV, have even signed exclusive contracts with Substack. IGN can exclusively reveal the next two writers joining the Substack platform - Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Matthew Rosenberg (Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk Into a Bank).

Williamson, who recently wrapped up a run on DC's flagship Batman comic and is currently revamping the DC multiverse in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, will be reviving his acclaimed horror series Nailbiter at Substack. This new, monthly feature is dubbed "Tales from the Nailbiter and Other Terrifying Stories." Get a closer look at the series in the slideshow gallery below:

Created by Williamson and artist Mike Henderson, Nailbiter originally ran from 2014-2017 at Image Comics. The two reunited for a 2020 sequel series called Nailbiter Returns. Williamson reveals that while there are plans for a third volume in that trilogy, Tales From the Nailbiter will delve deeper into the cursed town of Buckaroo, Oregon and the other serial killers it spawned. This anthology series will feature stories written by both Williamson and Henderson, along with a variety of guest writers and artists.

"I’m treating this Substack closer to a FAN CLUB," Williamson writes on his Substack channel. "Home to behind-the-scenes info on my projects, my process, and it’s where you’ll get exclusive collectibles and merchandise. Along with my obsession with making comic books, I’ve always loved collectibles and it’s a space I’d like to do some work in, so you’ll see the early stages of that here as well."

Williamson clarifies that he remains under exclusive contract with DC, but that the terms of that contract allow him to pursue creator-owned work at other outlets.

Rosenberg, meanwhile, is launching an entire publishing imprint through his Ashcan Press Substack channel. The channel will offer a mix of Rosenberg's past creator-owned work, including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank and What’s the Furthest Place From Here, as well as new series drawn by artists like Juan Ferreyra, Stefano Landini, Andy MacDonald and Jordie Bellaire.

Check out the slideshow gallery below to see teasers for what's to come from Ashcan Press:

"Ashcan Press was a lie we told to make it seem like we knew what we were doing," Rosenberg writes. "But I now know how to make all these comics that have been kicking around in my head all these years. I want to create things that challenge me, inspire me, amuse me, confuse me, move me, and frighten me. And I want to do that with some of the best people making comics today. So that’s what this is. It’s my chance to work with creators I admire so much, artists that truly inspire me, and make things together that remind us why we had never had a choice but to make comics. We are going to tell stories that we love and find out if anyone out there wants to listen."

Earlier in 2022, Substack rolled out a major relaunch of its comic book lineup, featuring new projects from a number of high-profile creators. The site also celebrated its own version of Free Comic Book Day by debuting Tynion's horror anthology True Weird.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Substack has quickly been making a name for itself in the comic book publishing arena, with numerous writers and artists signing on to create exclusive digital comics. Some, like former Batman writer James Tynion IV, have even signed exclusive contracts with Substack. IGN can exclusively reveal the next two writers joining the Substack platform - Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Matthew Rosenberg (Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk Into a Bank).

Williamson, who recently wrapped up a run on DC's flagship Batman comic and is currently revamping the DC multiverse in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, will be reviving his acclaimed horror series Nailbiter at Substack. This new, monthly feature is dubbed "Tales from the Nailbiter and Other Terrifying Stories." Get a closer look at the series in the slideshow gallery below:

Created by Williamson and artist Mike Henderson, Nailbiter originally ran from 2014-2017 at Image Comics. The two reunited for a 2020 sequel series called Nailbiter Returns. Williamson reveals that while there are plans for a third volume in that trilogy, Tales From the Nailbiter will delve deeper into the cursed town of Buckaroo, Oregon and the other serial killers it spawned. This anthology series will feature stories written by both Williamson and Henderson, along with a variety of guest writers and artists.

"I’m treating this Substack closer to a FAN CLUB," Williamson writes on his Substack channel. "Home to behind-the-scenes info on my projects, my process, and it’s where you’ll get exclusive collectibles and merchandise. Along with my obsession with making comic books, I’ve always loved collectibles and it’s a space I’d like to do some work in, so you’ll see the early stages of that here as well."

Williamson clarifies that he remains under exclusive contract with DC, but that the terms of that contract allow him to pursue creator-owned work at other outlets.

Rosenberg, meanwhile, is launching an entire publishing imprint through his Ashcan Press Substack channel. The channel will offer a mix of Rosenberg's past creator-owned work, including 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank and What’s the Furthest Place From Here, as well as new series drawn by artists like Juan Ferreyra, Stefano Landini, Andy MacDonald and Jordie Bellaire.

Check out the slideshow gallery below to see teasers for what's to come from Ashcan Press:

"Ashcan Press was a lie we told to make it seem like we knew what we were doing," Rosenberg writes. "But I now know how to make all these comics that have been kicking around in my head all these years. I want to create things that challenge me, inspire me, amuse me, confuse me, move me, and frighten me. And I want to do that with some of the best people making comics today. So that’s what this is. It’s my chance to work with creators I admire so much, artists that truly inspire me, and make things together that remind us why we had never had a choice but to make comics. We are going to tell stories that we love and find out if anyone out there wants to listen."

Earlier in 2022, Substack rolled out a major relaunch of its comic book lineup, featuring new projects from a number of high-profile creators. The site also celebrated its own version of Free Comic Book Day by debuting Tynion's horror anthology True Weird.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.