Since the launch of PlayStation Tournaments on PS5, we’ve continued to bring together a community of competitive gamers and esports fans on PS5 to test their skills and compete at a regional and global level. In the spirit of celebrating our community, we’re excited to announce PlayStation Tournaments: XP, a new live studio event that invites the top competitive gamers globally on PS5 for a unique in-person team-based competition.
On January 18, 2025, the first-ever PlayStation Tournaments: XP competition will be held live in London. Qualifying players from across the globe and the competitive gaming community on PS5 will represent teams Triangle, Circle, Cross, and Square to earn points during the competition and vie for the title of champion, in addition to winning exclusive prizes.
Through online qualifiers via PlayStation Tournaments on PS5, players will have a chance to compete to earn their trip to London, while fans at home will be able to tune into the event live stream, watch all the action, and win prizes.
How to qualify for PlayStation Tournaments: XP
To battle for a chance to compete in London, play in any PlayStation Tournaments: XP Open Qualifier on PS5. Open Qualifiers will start today for Tekken 8 and EA Sports FC 25. Open Qualifiers for Fortnite will start on December 6, and Astro Bot will start on December 13, 2024. See here for full details on the rules and times for each qualifier.
Players who win an Open Qualifier will be invited to a regional online Closed Final. After winning a Closed Final, the player will then earn a spot to compete in the live PlayStation Tournaments: XP event and a ticket to London, including flights and lodging.
Gear up for PlayStation Tournaments: XP in London on January 18, 2025
When qualifying players arrive in London, they’ll be seeded into one of the four teams (Triangle, Circle, Cross, and Square) and compete across several exciting live broadcast matches to earn points (called “XP”) for their team.
Each team will feature a Team Captain and Specialists, which are a crew of community favorites who specialize in one of the four featured titles. These Team Captains and Specialists will represent, cheer on, and coach their team through the tournament. We’ll be unveiling the full roster of Team Captains and Specialists in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
After four rounds of competition and surprise mini-games, the top two teams will compete to become the first-ever Champions of PlayStation Tournaments: XP.
Esports fans can tune into the PlayStation Tournaments: XP livestream on January 18 to cheer on a team and watch the event. On the PlayStation Twitch and YouTube channels, fans can watch the action in real time, from intense 1v1 matches to interviews with Team Captains. To follow along each team’s progress, a Specialist from each team will be streaming their perspective, giving you an inside look at the action. Viewers will even be able to earn points for your team and win prizes through polls in chat.
PlayStation Tournaments: XP is a celebration of the players, competitors, and fans who make our competitive community a great group to be a part of. Whether you’re competing in London or cheering on from home, we can’t wait for you to experience this new in-person competition. Stay tuned for the latest PlayStation Tournaments: XP details at compete.playstation.com.
What’s it like bringing a K-Pop hit from Barbie the Album into a VR Rhythm game? It’s kinda like opening the doors and walking into a party — with a lot of pink all around you.
Hi, I’m Falcon from Kluge Interactive and this is the new Synth Riders Experience – Barbie Dance ‘n Dream. It’s a Barbie-fueled ride to Fifty Fifty’s “Barbie Dreams (feat. Kaliii).” In fact, this is the first time Barbie joins a VR rhythm game — and it’s available right now!
Here’s a small taste of what you can experience yourself right now in Synth Riders with this new DLC.
You’ll soak in some rays at the beach, groove at the roller disco, and dance through Barbie dreams in Synth Riders’ latest musical journey. It’s a whole new audio-visual Experience, from the team that delivered the one-of-a-kind immersive tracks collaborating with Muse, The Offspring, and Lindsay Stirling – to name a few.
Associate Creative Director Jaime Nunez-Lopez told me “The idea of Barbie dreaming that she´s on a journey through different dream worlds really fit the Synth Riders game mechanics and perfectly matched the theme of the song itself.”
And, really, we needed an excuse to have pink dolphins in a game!
Jaime adds, “It’s really all about bringing a huge smile to your face by the time the song’s done.” So pull out that power pink wardrobe and get yourself ready for the Synth Riders Experience — Barbie Dance ‘n Dream!
We can’t wait to see all of you dressing up in pink for the occasion!
When Producer Hironobu Sakaguchi first contacted me about Fantasian, I had decided that this would be the last video game title which I’d produce the full soundtrack for, solely on my own.
Because this was going to be my final full soundtrack project, I wanted to give it everything I had. I rearranged my office—cluttered with non-work-related things that were there for fun—into something I call the “Fantasian mode,” so that I could corner myself creatively. In the end, I spent several months dedicating myself to composing, and I have no regrets. Please enjoy Fantasian Neo Dimension, the culminating work that tops off my 30-plus years long career of composing full video game soundtracks!
Today, I’ll be introducing five of my favorite tracks from Fantasian Neo Dimension’s soundtrack.
1. Main Theme of Fantasian
Composing the main theme for a game is always a headache. I try to approach it with the mindset of “creating a track that’s better than anything I’ve ever made,” but progress tends to be slow when I take things too seriously. Sometimes, my creativity flows once I let go and realize “this is what I know how to do best.” This was the case for the Main Theme of Fantasian.
2. Prickle and Clicker’s Theme
A clumsy, outdated robot that’s certainly not the latest model – an incomplete being with fragmented speech, but is endearing precisely because of these qualities. These were the kind of things I thought about while I was making this track. It has an awkward, bumpy feel to the tune, right?
3. Shangri-La
This one is a track that I personally really like. This track features scat vocalization which goes like “lan lan~♪,” but it would be nice to do a live performance of a version that includes lyrics someday.
4. God Realm
Is music considered “proper” only when it has a beautiful melody on top of beautiful chords, played with a beautiful tone? If so, is it an “improper” piece of music when it has a graceless melody layered on top of eerily sounding chords, performed haphazardly? Being in this field for so long, there are times when I question myself about what exactly defines “proper music.”
5.Kina (Destiny) [featuring Yuria Miyazono]
The time Sakaguchi needs to write song lyrics is astonishingly short. In the past, whenever I’d send over a completed melody his way, usually his first draft would be ready by the next day, or the day after that. I wish I could say that this track followed suit, but in this particular case, I believe his lyrics were written first, and I created a melody to go along with them. Regardless, I recall that I was able to complete this track very quickly and smoothly, with no bumps on the road. Speaking of which, Yuria Miyazono’s vocals are so beautiful…
Discover these tracks for yourself in-game when Fantasian Neo Dimension launches on PlayStation Store December 5, 2024.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls is the latest console game from the legendary Bleach franchise, where fan favorite characters can unlock powers, engage in combat, and turn the tide of the battle with one strike of their sword.
To get fans and players excited for Bleach Rebirth of Souls, we’ll be showing some exclusive content of Sosuke Aizen and Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto, as well as an introduction to the game’s unique battle system.
New character reveals
The new characters, Sosuke Aizen and Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto have been revealed in the release date announcement trailer. Their character trailers will drop soon, but below is a tease of the two iconic characters.
As the Captain of Squad 5, Sosuke Aizen is infamous for his crime of high treason against the Soul Society. He has a Spiritual Pressure unlike any other, far surpassing that of other Soul Reapers. His immense strength is amplified by his unique ability to manipulate his attacks and shift the tide of the fight to his advantage.
As the Head Captain, Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto stands at the pinnacle of all Soul Reapers, wielding the most powerful fire-based Zanpakuto capable of incinerating everything in its path. With unmatched firepower and mastery over his abilities, Yamamoto is a formidable force, ready to face any opponent who dares to challenge him.
Combat system basics
At its core, the basic strategy is reading the opponent’s moves, attack, guard, counter, and decreasing Reishi. Winning a battle involves cutting down an opponent’s Reishi (HP) and destroying their Konpaku (lives). All playable characters have unique abilities to accomplish this goal through various mechanics so using movement abilities for positioning becomes key to finding opportunities to strike.
Before diving into the combat overview, let’s introduce some important game terms:
Reishi Gauge: A player’s health gauge. Every time a Reishi gauge is cut down, the player’s Konpaku takes damage.
Konpaku: A player’s remaining health. Destroy all of the opponent’s Konpaku to win the fight.
Fighting Spirit Gauge: Accumulated over time and by taking damage. When enough of this gauge has accumulated, a player can activate the Awakening. If a player has a full gauge when using Awakening, they will move into a Kikon channel state, which increases the power of the Kikon Move.
Awakening: Elevates a player to an empowered state with enhanced abilities and increased Konpaku destruction power.
Kikon Move: An ability that directly destroys an opponent’s Konpaku.
Guard Gauge: Decreases when a player guards an opponent’s attacks. If the gauge is fully depleted, a player will not be able to guard temporarily (Guard Break).
Spiritual Power Gauge: Accumulated when attacking an opponent. The gauge is consumed to activate a Spiritual Pressure Move.
Spiritual Pressure Move: Special actions that differ per character that includes empowered abilities, counter skills, etc.
Hohô: Movement ability to quickly close the distance and get behind an opponent.
Reverse Action: There are three types of Reverse Actions; Soul Reverse (increase Spiritual Power and recover Reishi), Chain Reverse (continue a combo and increase Spiritual Power), and Burst Reverse (cancel an opponent’s combo and recover Guard Gauge).
Turn the tide of the battle
To destroy the opponent’s Konpaku, players must either damage the Reishi gauge or, when the opponent’s remaining Reishi falls below 30%, activate a Kikon Move. Additionally, a Kikon Move can be triggered when the opponent is under Guard Break. However, if a player uses a Kikon Move in an ancillary manner, the number of Konpaku destroyed will be reduced.
Players can damage an opponent’s Reishi Gauge in two ways, Quick Attack and Flash Attack. While both attacks can decrease an opponent’s Guard Gauge, Quick Attacks can be unleashed quicker and are used to easily accumulate Spiritual Power,while Flash Attacks inflict greater damage to Reishi. These attacks can also be used in succession as a combo, and using Hohô will extend the combo attacks.
There are also other abilities like the Signature Move, a unique action which can be activated without consuming gauge, as well as a Spiritual Pressure Move, which can be activated with accumulated Spiritual Power. Strategically timing these skills will give a player the upper hand on their opponent.
Along with basic abilities, players can activate the Awakening state in the form of signature Bleach skills like Shikai, Bankai, and Resurrección. Awakening can be activated when a player accumulates a certain amount of Fighting Spirit, enhancing a character’s abilities and Konpaku destruction power. Activating Awakening can be crucial in overturning the tide of the battle, bringing victory from the edge of defeat!
Bleach Rebirth of Souls is coming to PS5 and PS4 on March 21, 2025. Pre-order the game today and receive the Toshiro Histugaya and Yoruichi Shihoin Thousand-Year Blood War costume set!
Explore a wild and unrelenting new frontier when Monster Hunter Wilds releases on February 28 on PS5. We recently got to play through the main missions of Chapter 1, going up against colossal enemies including the new monster Quematrice and exploring the Scarlet Forest.
Weapons now come with built-in Equipment Skills
In previous series’ entries, various hunt-aiding skills were primarily granted through armor, talismans, and decorations, which you combined to create your build. However, in Monster Hunter Wilds, even weapons available early in the game come with built-in Equipment Skills tailored to the weapon type. For example, the Great Sword Buster Sword I features Critical Draw, while Bone Blade II offers Focus and Attack Boost. Since this game allows you to switch between two weapons during a hunt, it’s easier to leverage different skill combinations if you bring both a melee and a ranged weapon.
Face off against the Brute Wyvern, Quematrice, and its fiery attacks
The hunter, after escorting the siblings, encounters the Brute Wyvern, Quematrice. This monster is a new addition to Monster Hunter Wilds. They take bites at the hunter once provoked, and also spread a flammable substance ignited by dragging their long tail along the ground. Getting hit by this attack leaves the hunter in a Fireblight state, which causes health to gradually deplete over time. As part of the first main mission, the huntert learns to deal with this ailment by utilizing Nulberries or evading tactfully.
Seamlessly transition from the Windward Plains to the Scarlet Forest
Later in the quest, the hunters head to the Scarlet Forest to investigate Doshagumas. I was amazed that I could ride my Seikret all the way from the plains to the forest without traveling back to base. The area transition was seamless with no loading screens, and it shows you how truly vast and connected the ecosystems are in this game.
The Scarlet Forest is characterized by its towering trees and peculiar red-colored water. Its landscape is entirely different from the sandy deserts and rocky formations of the Windward Plains, offering a refreshing change of scenery. Along the way, I came across creatures not found in the Windward Plains, as well as a hideout inhabited by a Lynian tribe called Wudwuds. I’m particularly excited to explore more of the Scarlet Forest when the game launches.
Beware of the Lala Barina with its scarlet silk and dominating attacks
The first large monster you’ll encounter in the Scarlet Forest is the Temnoceran, Lala Barina. This monster strikes from anywhere – from the trees while hanging by its thread, or from the air ready to ambush. When it shoots out red spores to attack, it opens its thorax to reveal tufts of scarlet hair that resemble a blooming rose. I managed to evade all the spore attacks but getting hit carries the risk of inflicting Paralysis.
A thrilling hunt with the Congalala
The next monster I encountered in the Scarlet Forest was the Pink Fur Beast, Congalala. While absent from Monster Hunter World, this fanged beast appeared in several past entries in the series. Its defining traits include its pink fur and of course, the foul fart attacks that can inflict Stench status.
In addition to its flatulence, Congalala unleashes powerful belches, making its arsenal of Stench-inflicting moves particularly troublesome. It’s a good idea to bring plenty of Deodorants with you to remove the Stench during battle. Its swift arm strikes, delivered with surprising agility for such a large creature, also pack a punch. On top of that, it sometimes retreats into a group of smaller Congas and attacks as a pack.
A deadly struggle against Scarlet Forest’s apex predator, Uth Duna
Chapter 1 concludes with the hunt for the Uth Duna, a Leviathan that rules the Scarlet Forest as the apex predator. This monster frequently employs water-based attacks that inflict Waterblight, making stamina recovery more difficult. Its most spectacular move is a devastating body slam after soaring into the air, not only dealing massive damage but also toppling large trees in its path. When the Uth Duna unleashes this attack, it’s best to focus entirely on evasion.
Uth Duna is a formidable foe, but thankfully, Olivia, a member of the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team, provides support during this mission. With Uth Duna’s attention divided, it becomes easier to launch attacks from the sides or rear. However, Uth Duna also exhibits a unique behavior: it secretes bodily fluids that mix with water to form a protective veil around itself and alters its appearance. While in this state, the veil reduces the damage from the hunter’s attacks, so focus on targeting areas without the veil protection. Utilizing Focus Mode to target vulnerable spots will be the key to success.
My playthrough this time focused on the main missions in Chapter 1, but I cannot wait to gather materials through optional quests and explore the vast beautiful world of Monster Hunter Wilds when it launches on February 28 on PS5
*The video and images were captured from a version under development and may differ from the final product.
Today, December 3, marks PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. To celebrate, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) hosted the 2024 PlayStation Partner Awards in Japan Asia (hereafter PlayStation Partner Awards), honoring all the incredible games and talented developers who released their games on PlayStation within the Japan/Asia region.
In addition to celebrating the success of the 2024 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles (October 2023 through September 2024), this year’s awards also recognized exceptional games created by Japanese and other Asian developers released on legacy PlayStation platforms over the past 30 years – the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation 4. Read on for a rundown of all the games that received awards at this event.
Games are listed in alphabetical order.
Excellence Award
Awarded to the title developed in the Japan/Asia region that have had a consistent and significant impact along with commercial success over the past three years*.
Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)
Grand Award
Awarded to the top three titles developed in the Japan and Asia regions with the highest worldwide sales between October 2023 and September 2024*.
Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science Interactive Technology) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware, Inc / Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix Co. Ltd)
Partner Award
Awarded to titles developed in the Japan/Asia region with top-ranked worldwide sales between October 2023 and September 2024*, with particularly noteworthy accomplishments.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (Capcom Co., Ltd.) Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Sega) Persona 3 Reload (Atlus Co., Ltd) Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) The First Descendant（Nexon） Zenless Zone Zero（HoYoverse）
Special Award
Awarded to PS5 titles developed in collaboration with SIE outside the Japan/Asia region that achieved outstanding success within Japan/Asia between October 2023 and September 2024*.
Rise of the Ronin (SIE, developed by Koei Tecmo) Stellar Blade (SIE, developed by Shift Up)
Users’ Choice Award
Awarded to the top five titles released in the Japan/Asia region between October 2023 and September 2024, selected by user votes in the Japan/Asia region, out of the top 30 titles with the longest total gameplay time.
Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science Interactive Technology) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix Co. Ltd) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Sega) Rise of the Ronin (SIE, developed by Koei Tecmo) Stellar Blade (SIE, developed by Shift Up)
PlayStation Generations Awards
Awarded to titles chosen by users in the Japan and Asia regions from each PlayStation generation – the original PlayStation, PS2, PSP, PS3, PS Vita, and PS4. All games are previous “PlayStation Partner Award” winners.
PlayStation Generations (1994 and beyond) Final Fantasy VII (Square Enix Co. Ltd.)
PlayStation 2 Generations (2000 and beyond) Final Fantasy X (Square Enix Co. Ltd.)
PlayStation Portable Generations (2004 and beyond) Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Capcom Co., Ltd.)
PlayStation 3 Generations (2006 and beyond) Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.)
PlayStation Vita Generations (2011 and beyond) Persona 4 Golden (Atlus Co., Ltd)
PlayStation 4 Generations (2013 and beyond) Elden Ring (FromSoftware, Inc / Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
* SIE’s indicators, such as player numbers, are also factored into the selection of nominees. Listed publishers are those of the Japanese PlayStation Store.
Here are messages from the recipients of the “Excellence Award” and “Grand Award” to all the players.
Genshin Impact
(Hoyoverse)
* Photo of the HoYoverse team’s resident cat.
“I would like to express our sincere gratitude to our players and PlayStation! This new award marks a significant milestone in our journey over the past four years, reflecting the precious memories and moments of companionship shared with our players, as well as the long-lasting, stable, and trusting partnership we’ve built with PlayStation.
The world of Genshin Impact is filled with endless possibilities, and our adventure is far from over. This year, we’ve arrived at Teyvat’s sixth nation — Natlan. Here, Travelers can join forces with Natlan’s warriors and Saurian companions, soaring through the skies and delving into the earth, exploring the vast world to their hearts’ content. And moving forward, we will continue to create exciting and fresh content to show our appreciation for your continued attention and support.”
– Dai Wei Game Designer HoYoverse
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
(FromSoftware, Inc / Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)
“Thank you to all the gamers who have spent their time playing Elden Ring.
We will continue to strive to deliver exciting and meaningful games to our fans.”
– FromSoftware, Inc Elden Ring development team
“Thank you so much for this very prestigious award. Although there was a longer wait for the Shadow of the Erdtree compared to our previous DLCs, we’re delighted that so many players picked up the expansion to explore the all-new story in the Realm of Shadow. We’re only able to continue receiving such awards nearly three years after the main game’s release, thanks to our loyal players continuing their journey in the Lands Between and keeping the game and community thriving. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has played the main game and DLC. Thank you very much.”
– Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Elden Ring development team
Black Myth: Wukong
(Game Science Interactive Technology）
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Grand Award. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of everyone at Game Science Interactive Technology and the support of our valued partners, as well as the enthusiastic response from all Black Myth: Wukong players.
The inspiration for Black Myth: Wukong comes from Journey to the West, one of China’s ‘Four Great Classical Novels.’ Thanks to this masterpiece written over 400 years ago, and the fusion of China’s rich cultural heritage with the latest advancements in game development technology, we were able to create an action RPG that brings the grandeur and beauty of Chinese mythology to life. Moving forward, we will continue listening to player feedback, exploring cutting-edge technology, and creating more exciting gameplay and thought-provoking stories.
Thanks to our distribution platforms and to every Destined One who has joined us on this westward journey!”
– Feng Ji Founder & CEO, Game Director Game Science
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
(Square Enix Co. Ltd)
“I am thrilled that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was chosen for the Grand Award – which is only awarded to the top three Japanese/Asian titles with the highest worldwide sales – especially since Final Fantasy VII Remake received the same honor. I am truly grateful to the many fans who have supported this game and made it possible for us to receive this esteemed award.
The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy will finally conclude with the next installment. The team is working incredibly hard to make it a rewarding finale, so we hope that you will continue to support us.”
Gather round, Rivals, and get ready to unleash the thunderous might of Thor, sling around the battlefield as Spider-Man, shoot down your foes with the Punisher and so much more. With 33 heroes and villains to choose from, picking your favorite might prove to be a challenge but fret not as all heroes in Marvel Rivals will be free when it launches on December 6! Explore the many superpowers of this iconic cast and elevate your fighting tactics with their unique team-up abilities. There is precious little time left for you to wishlist Marvel Rivals and get notified when the game launches as it brings its bold cast of heroes and villains to PS5!
Feeling the power of your every battle with the DualSense Wireless Controller
Marvel Rivals brings an immersive superhero combat experience to players, by utilizing the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback technology of the PS5 DualSense wireless controller to deliver immersive sensations. Players will feel the changes in trigger tension and dynamic vibration when different heroes release skills, like the satisfying gunfire of the Punisher’s machine gun, the tension of Hawkeye’s bowstring, and the powerful punches of Hulk.
Maximized visuals and performance with PS5, and elevated more with PS5 Pro
As a high-intensity multiplayer competitive game, smoothest performance has always been a top priority during development. Marvel Rivals maintains a stable 60 FPS at 1440p resolutions by utilizing Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen Global Illumination and Chaos Destruction technology. The combination of visuals and performance in Marvel Rivals is sure to deliver dynamic visual effects while you engage in epic superhero battles. For players with higher demands for a competitive experience, Marvel Rivals provides High Frame Rate Mode running at up to 120 FPS. It delivers an ultra-smooth gameplay experience with reduced input latency, enhancing responsiveness and control precision.
Thanks to the powerful GPU capabilities and the new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, Marvel Rivals introduces a new Pro Mode on the PS5 Pro. This mode targets a stable 60 FPS and deliver higher 4K resolutions. In addition to Lumen Global Illumination, it also features support Lumen Reflections, offering more immersive and dynamic lighting effects for an enhanced visual experience. PS5 Pro also offers higher resolutions in 120 FPS High Frame Rate Mode.
PlayStation Plus players, we’ve got something special for you
There’s even more in store for PlayStation Plus users. Ever dreamed of rocking the symbiote’s style on a massive mech? Now you can with a full pack of Venom inspired cosmetics for Peni Parker in her VEN#M suit straight from the comics! Don a menacing mech suit complete with your name card that is sure to make your enemies tremble, shake up your spray can to mark your victories and embody the essence of Venom throughout your gameplay and don’t forget to strike a pose with when inevitably getting the MVP with your dedicated animation! As if it couldn’t possibly get any better, you’ll also get Season Pass tokens when you claim the pack!
Not a PlayStation Plus member? No worries! All players will have the opportunity to purchase these items in-game as well.
An exclusive skin, only on PS5 to boot!
Peni is not the only Parker to receive an exclusive cosmetic upgrade. PS5 players can enjoy the exclusive Scarlet Spider skin for Spider-Man which is marked by its intricate noir threading and scarlet mask. This refreshed look for everyone’s favorite webslinger is sure to delight heroes and villains alike across the Multiverse. After all, who says you can’t fight crime while looking your best?
So don’t delay, wishlist Marvel Rivals and get in on the action on the first day!
It’s been a big year for new releases, and today we’re celebrating the best of PlayStation gaming by asking you to cast your vote for your favorites of the year: the PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2024 polls are now open!
We’re highlighting the exemplary work from studio powerhouses the world over across 19 categories. All help shine a light on the creatives whose hard work and exceptional craft has made this year’s gaming experiences so vibrant: amazing gameplay, memorable characters, exceptional art direction, unforgettable soundtracks, and much more.
The selections in each category are extensive, and you’ve further choice via the write-in option in each to add a title that, for you, best represents that category this year. As ever, the only votes counted in these awards are those cast by you, the players. Those games earning the majority votes by polls close will be recognised with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum PS Blog trophies when we reveal the results in a few weeks.
As ever, there are some guidelines regards the categories and their nominees:
Best PS5 Game category is defined as games that have been newly released this calendar year, rather than previously released titles with new updates.
As with the majority of the other categories, Best Multiplayer Experience focuses on titles released in 2024. Best Ongoing Game focuses on titles that have seen new, large-scale content or game-changing updates launch over this past year.
Best Rerelease refers to games that have been upgraded, ported, or remastered but are otherwise similar to their original game. This category does not include full-scale remakes of older titles, which are eligible in other categories.
Cut off for inclusion in this year’s nominees list was November 30. Titles releasing after this date aren’t eligible for inclusion, but will be eligible for nomination and voting in next year’s Awards.
If a title won a Platinum Trophy in the Most Anticipated category any previous year, it won’t be eligible for inclusion this year to allow other titles a chance to shine. As such, Grand Theft Auto VI in The Most Anticipated Game of 2025 and Beyond category – as it earned a Platinum in that category in the 2023’s Awards.
So, cast your vote in the polls below to support your favorite games and developers. Don’t delay though: voting closes next Friday, December 13 at 23.59pm PT. So scroll below and get clicking.
Hi everyone! We are happy to announce the Holiday Sale in the Philippines and it will feature discounts on PlayStation 5 (save PHP 4,400), PS VR2 (save PHP 11,800), DualSense wireless controllers (save PHP 800) and select PS5 titles (save up to PHP 2,000).
Holiday Sale 2024 promotion starts from December 6th till December 19th, just in time for holiday gifting season, in participating retailers in the Philippines: https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/local/retailers/.
Please see below for full details of Holiday Sale 2024 in the Philippines.
PlayStation 5 Consoles
Original SRP
Promotion SRP
PlayStation®5
PHP 30,790
PHP 26,390
PlayStation®5 console – Two DualSense™ Wireless Controllers Bundle
Celebrate three decades of play with PlayStation Store’s 30th Anniversary Sale starting December 2! Race for first place in Gran Turismo 7, endure and survive in The Last of Us Part II, and join everybody’s favorite marsupial in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. These must-play games join many more, as well as add-ons, in this huge sale*.
We can’t fit every offering in the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Sale here, so browse a selection of titles below, then head to PlayStation Store starting December 2 to find out your regional discount.
30th Anniversary promotions direct from PlayStation
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game™
ONE PIECE BURNING BLOOD – Gold Edition
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Ultimate Edition
ONE PIECE: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition
ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS Deluxe Edition
Onimusha: Warlords
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR
Outlast Whistleblower
Outlast: Bundle of Terror
Outlast: Trinity
Overcooked! + Overcooked! 2
Overpass
Overpass 2 – Deluxe Edition
Paint the Town Red
Paint the Town Red VR
PAYDAY 2: CRIMEWAVE EDITION
Payday 3: Chapter 1 – Syntax Error
PAYDAY 3: Chapter 3 – Houston Breakout
PBA Pro Bowling 2023
Penny’s Big Breakaway
Persona 4 Golden
Persona 5
Persona Dancing: Endless Night Collection
Persona®5 Strikers
PGA TOUR 2K23 Deluxe Edition
Planet Coaster: Premium Edition
Planet Zoo
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
Prey: Digital Deluxe Edition
Prison Simulator
QUANTUM ERROR
Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Digital Deluxe Edition
Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2 Bundle
Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition
Returnal
RIDE 3
Riders Republic™ 360 Edition
Road 96
Rust Console Edition – Ultimate
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Saints Row Gold Edition
Saints Row IV Re-Elected
Sakura Wars Digital Deluxe Edition
Salt and Sanctuary
SAMURAI WARRIORS 4
SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 Empires
SAND LAND
SCHiM
Secret Neighbor
Secret of Mana
Session: Skate Sim Year One Complete Edition
Shadow Man Remastered
SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS
Sherlock Holmes Essential Bundle
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Ship of Fools
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Platinum Edition
Sleeping Dogs™ Definitive Edition
SMITE Deluxe Legacy Pass
Sniper Elite 4
Sniper Elite 5 Complete Edition
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Sniper Elite VR
SnowRunner – 1-Year Anniversary Edition
Sonic Colors: Ultimate – Digital Deluxe
Sonic Origins
South Park: The Video Game Collection
South Park™: The Fractured but Whole™
Space Engineers
SpeedRunners
Spelunky 2
Spike Volleyball
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Star Ocean®: The Last Hope – 4K and Full HD Remaster
Star Trek: Resurgence
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ Deluxe Edition
STAR WARS™ Jedi Cross-Gen Bundle Edition
Steelrising – Bastille Edition
Stellaris: Console Edition – Deluxe Edition
Still Wakes the Deep
Stilt
Stranded: Alien Dawn
SUCCUBUS
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Digital Deluxe Edition
Supermarket Simulation Grocery Empire 3D
SWORD ART ONLINE: FATAL BULLET
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales of Arise
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
TCG Empire: Card Shop Simulator
TEKKEN 7 – Originals Edition
TEKKEN 8 Deluxe Edition
Terraria
The Chant
The Crew Motorfest Deluxe Edition
The Dark Pictures Anthology : Season One
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
The Disney Afternoon Collection
The Escapists
The Escapists + The Escapists: The Walking Dead Collection
The Escapists 2
The Evil Within
The Game of Life 2
The Inquisitor
The Jackbox Party Pack 10
The Jackbox Party Pack Trilogy
The Jackbox Party Quintpack
The Jackbox Quintpack 2.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Deluxe Edition
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us™ Part I
The Last Of Us™ Remastered
The Legend of Dragoon
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame
The Outer Worlds: Board-Approved Bundle
The Persona Collection
The Quarry – Deluxe Edition
The Settlers: New Allies Deluxe Edition
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
The Ultimate Sonic Bundle
The Walking Dead Onslaught
The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Season Pass
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Thief
Thief Simulator
Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street
Thymesia
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition
Titan Quest
Titanfall® 2: Ultimate Edition
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands Standard Edition
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege Deluxe Edition
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Tomb Raider: Legend
Tombi! Special Edition
Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 – Cross-Gen Deluxe Bundle
Tour de France 2024
Train Sim World® 5: Special Edition
Trepang2 – Digital Deluxe Edition
Tropico 6 El Prez Edition
Truck Driver
TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
TUNIC
Twisted Metal: Black™
Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition
UFC® 5 Deluxe Edition
Ultrawings 2
UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection
UNCHARTED™ The Nathan Drake Collection
Undisputed WBC Edition
Unicorn Overlord
Unravel
Unravel Two
V Rising
V-Rally 4
Valiant Hearts: Coming Home
Valiant Hearts: The Collection
Vampyr
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr | Imperium edition
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Gold Edition
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate
Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection
Watch Dogs 2
Way of the Hunter
Wild Bastards
WILD HEARTS™ Standard Edition
WipEout Omega Collection
Wired VR Bundle
WitchSpring R
Wizard of Legend
Wizard with a Gun
Wobbledogs Console Edition
Wolfenstein: Alt History Collection
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24
WRC 10 – Deluxe Edition
WRC Generations – Fully Loaded Edition
Wreckfest – Complete Edition
WW2 Rebuilder
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition
XCOM® 2 Collection
Yakuza 3 Remastered
Yakuza 4 Remastered
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza Zero
Yooka-Laylee
Zombie Army Trilogy
*Title list and discounts may differ per region. For more details, please check your dedicated Deals page on PlayStation Store.
**PlayStation Store’s 30th Anniversary Sale runs from 00.00am PDT/BST/JST Monday, December 2, until 23.59pm PDT/BST/JST on Friday, December 20. Some games will be removed from the promotion early. Check a game’s PlayStation Store page for its end date.
