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Ghost of Tsushima's co-op multiplayer mode is getting a standalone release
On September 3rd, Sony will release a standalone version of Ghost of Tsushima's Legends multiplayer mode.
'Ghost of Tsushima' director's cut trailer shows off the gorgeous Iki Island
Sucker Punch says it 'wanted to tell a story of healing' with the expansion.
Sony is making a 'Ghost of Tsushima' movie with John Wick director
Ghost of Tsushima is getting the silver screen treatment.
'Ghost of Tsushima' has another patch on the way soon
The 1.1 update for Sucker Punch’s excellent Ghost of Tsushima only just arrived, and PS4 gamers are already enjoying the New Game+ experience and co-op modes (as well as, presumably, petting every single dog).
You'll soon be able to pet dogs in 'Ghost of Tsushima'
Developer Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that you'll soon be able to pet dogs in Ghost of Tsushima. But on October 16th, the period piece will be made even better with a highly anticipated New Game+ mode.
'Ghost of Tsushima' co-op mode arrives on October 16th
'Ghost of Tsushima' will get its promised 'Legends' co-op mode on October 16th alongside a more challenging solo experience.
In ‘Ghost of Tsushima,’ Sony saves PS4’s best for last
Based on the Mongol invasion of Tsushima island in the 13th century, Ghost follows the exploits of Jin Sakai, a samurai and nephew of the local lord, as he attempts to rally the island’s populace and drive back the invading horde after a crushing defeat at Komodahama beach (shortened to Komoda in the game). The mission structure is similar to FarCry or Assassin’s Creed, with a mix of quests that either advance the overall story, assist one of the game’s primary side characters, clears towns of their occupying forces, earn goodwill with the populace or gain new powers and weapons. Being a samurai game, you’re going to be slicing and dicing your way through enemy crowds using the Sakai family’s heirloom katana but your wakizashi won’t spend much time in its sheath either.
Watch Sony's 'Ghost of Tsushima' State of Play special here at 4PM ET
Watch 18 glorious minutes of 'Ghost of Tsushima' gameplay footage.
'The Last of Us Part II' will be released on June 19th
Sony is also pushing back 'Ghost of Tsushima' by a few weeks.
PS4 exclusive 'Ghost of Tsushima' arrives on June 26th
One of the PS4's last hurrahs now has a release date. Sucker Punch has announced that its samurai adventure Ghost of Tsushima will come to the PS4 on June 26th, or right at the start of summer. Accordingly, the Infamous studio has posted a story trailer (below) shedding light on how the hero, Jin Sakai, becomes the unrelenting "ghost" warrior you play in the game. While Jin's uncle stressed fighting in the honorable way of the samurai, Jin realizes that's not enough as Mongol invaders threaten to overwhelm the island of Tsushima. The Mongol leader, Khotun Khan, is both ruthless and exploits knowledge of the samurai to gain the upper hand.
'Ghost of Tsushima' hits PS4 in summer 2020
As revealed during Sony's State of Play stream Tuesday, The Game Awards had an extended look at Ghost of Tsushima, along with a release window: summer 2020. The PlayStation 5 is set to arrive next holiday season, so if this is Sony's last big first-party title for the PS4, it's shaping up to be a heck of a pretty swansong.
Sony will reveal 'Last of Us' details in a September 24th PlayStation stream
Sony will air its next State of Play, the company's new venue for sharing PlayStation-related news, on September 24th. Per the official PlayStation Blog, the live broadcast will start at 4PM ET/ 1PM PT and run "around 20 minutes." Sony says it won't share any information related to its next-generation hardware plans. However, the company promises it will reveal new games, as well as share updates on what its first-party studios have been up to behind the scenes.
Infamous: First Light review: Burnout
Think back: What was the best part of Infamous: Second Son? Was it the Seattle skyline? The inventive, elemental superpowers? Delsin's cliché toque? Go ahead, I'll give you a moment. Got your answer? If it's anything other than the "neon dash" ability, I'm sorry, but you're just incorrect. Categorically, objectively, spiritually incorrect. Sprinting up buildings while trailing a day-glo zephyr of light in your wake was the defining experience of the early days of the PlayStation 4, and rarely has an open-world game offered such gratifying freedom of movement. "Sublime" is a hyperbolic descriptor, but "wicked rad" is an apt substitute. Now, developer Sucker Punch has returned to virtual Seattle with a prequel, dubbed Infamous: First Light, starring the neon conduit herself, Abigail "Fetch" Walker. Set two years prior to the events of Second Son, First Light follows Fetch through a story of deceit, revenge and cathartic destruction. According to the devs, First Light boasts improved graphics, new superpowers and even an enhanced Photo Mode, but are these new gameplay wrinkles as brilliant as our heroine's own bolts of light, or do they fizzle out like so many garish signs drained of their luminous neon gas as Fetch strolls by? Either way, any excuse to flood Seattle with a deadly light show is a good one, so it's time once again to play superhero in the Emerald City.
Infamous dev Sucker Punch hit by layoffs, numbers unknown
Sony-owned developer Sucker Punch laid off some of its staff this week, just days ahead of Infamous: Second Son standalone expansion First Light releasing on PS4. Sony Computer Entertainment America confirmed the layoffs to IGN yesterday, though it's not known how many employees at the Infamous and Sly Cooper studio lost their jobs. "SCEA can confirm a reduction in workforce has taken place at Sucker Punch Productions," reads Sony's statement. "Sucker Punch is appreciative of the tremendous work team members contributed to the Infamous and Sly Cooper series, and wishes them the best in their next endeavors."
Infamous: First Light in the pink on Europe's retail shelves
A physical edition of standalone PS4 entry Infamous: First Light will light up Europe's storefronts on September 10. The Infamous: Second Son prequel is also coming to the region in download form, and according to the PS Store, that hits a smidgen earlier on August 27. That tallies with the listing of August 26 for North America. First Light revisits the story of Abigail "Fetch" Walker, the delinquent Neon-empowered Conduit that you meet early in Second Son. The content - which you don't need Second Son to play - focuses on Fetch's journey to becoming the hardened killer she is in the main game, taking players back in time to a dark past lurking underneath her fuchsia locks. There's no word on how much the physical copies cost, but First Light is priced £12 on the UK PS Store and $15 stateside. Check below the break to see the box art in full.
Infamous 'First Light' is indeed out in August
It's official: The Infamous: Second Son "First Light" DLC is due on August 26 in North America and August 27 in Europe. Developer Sucker Punch shared the launch date on Twitter, along with some fresh concept art. First Light stars Fetch, a Conduit who controls neon, and sees her spending time in a prison for super-powered people. While there, she relives the tragedies of her past. Sony let slip the release date on the PlayStation Store earlier this week. [Image: Sucker Punch]
Infamous 'First Light' DLC dated for August
The PlayStation Store lists Infamous: Second Son's "First Light" DLC with a release date of August 26. The date appears both on the console store and the online store. First Light stars Abigail Walker, the neon-controlling Conduit also known as Fetch, as she relives dark memories while locked in a prison for people with super-human abilities. First Light is available to pre-order for $15 on the PlayStation Store. We thoroughly enjoyed Infamous: Second Son for its "gleefully destructive superheroics" and the high standard it set for PS4 games.
Infamous: First Light standalone DLC coming to Second Son in August [Update: trailer]
Infamous: Second Son will be getting standalone DLC in August of this year, Sony announced during its E3 2014 press conference. The DLC will be titled Infamous: First Light and seems to focus on Abigail Walker, a Conduit - see: person with superpowers - who can control neon light. No pricing or further details were shared at the time of announcement.
The Guilty Pleasures of Infamous: Second Son
Searching for the subtleties in a superhero game is like straining your ears to find the bright ting of a triangle buried somewhere in a bombastic marching band. It adds a pleasant touch of finesse, even if you're just there to feel the drums pushing you back. Infamous: Second Son has its own little triangle in the unfettered actions of Delsin Rowe, a one-man superband imbued with corrosive powers of smoke, ember and neon. He's essentially a weaponized e-cigarette, lobbing vaporous projectiles and rocketing through Seattle's rooftop vents like a wispy snake. It's almost exactly as fun as it sounds, thanks to rapid movement tuned to the environment's ups and downs. That relentless pursuit of locomotion and non-stop enjoyment, however, may be the one thing that prevents Infamous from growing into something more. Putting flash and excitement first is a perfectly valid decision from the developers at Sucker Punch, and most reviews will argue that it's a great one. It's not entirely compatible with the game's tests of morality, though, and I'm not convinced it ever will be.
Infamous: Second Son patch adds Photo Mode, subtracts bugs
Infamous: Second Son lead Delsin Rowe might be able to shoot burst of smoke from his hands and run up walls as a streak of light, but he's not perfect. Hence, developer Sucker Punch has outlined plans for a patch that it hopes to release as soon as April 17. The highlight of the patch is the addition of "Photo Mode," a new feature designed to make it even easier to capture screenshots of virtual Seattle. Once the patch is installed, players will find a toggle for Photo Mode within the Infamous: Second Son options menu. As long as the option is enabled, players can click the L3 button (that is, the left analog stick) to enter Photo Mode which superficially functions like the PlayStation 4's built-in screenshot capture mechanism, but offers expanded photo editing options, such as adjustable depth of field. For more, see the above video, which Sucker Punch describes as a Photo Mode tutorial. Additionally, the patch squashes a few game-crashing bugs, automatically pauses Infamous: Second Son if a controller runs out of juice and adds a clear notification of whether or not players are eligible for the "Unstoppable" trophy, which is earned by beating the game on Expert difficulty. [Image: Sony]
