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Last month was filled with an extensive release of games ranging from high octane racing to covert missions! Some big new releases included Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Phantom Blade Zero, Silver Pines, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. View Poll View the full article

Back in 1999, gaming was good. Games that were released late in the original PlayStation generation squeezed the last drop of performance out of the hardware, resulting in impressive visuals and all-time classics whose sequels we still play today. Fast forward 26 years and we’re excited to announce that our sci-fi horror game Derelikt will make you feel like your console shed 5 generations when it launches on PlayStation 5 on November 13. Play Video Derelikt takes place aboard Von Neumann Outpost, grafted onto an anomalous asteroid discovered in Saturn’s orbit. Things are rough. The work is hard, home is a million miles away, and people are stressed out. Plus, a mysterious drone is driving everyone closer to their breaking point… You arrive as an outside contractor tasked with finding out the fate of Excavation Team Delta, who went missing on the derelict surface. What you discover turns things from bad to worse fast! The halls are dark, the systems are failing, and the survivors that you come across aren’t telling the same story. Nailing that feeling of not being able to trust those around you, while simultaneously coming face to face with truly out-of-this-world horrors, was paramount for us. The Von Neumann Outpost is well stocked with an arsenal of traditional weapons, and as you progress, you might even find a few more outlandish weapon prototypes and even alien weapons at your disposal. There are also over a dozen to interact with in Derelikt, each featuring their own secrets, and agendas. Some are useful, some are dangerous, some are doomed, and some (let’s be real, most) are all three! We wanted to not only create this horrifyingly tense world full of scary moments and fast gunplay, but also make sure to make managing resources, exploration, dialogues and old-school puzzle solving a core part of the tension experience. Derelikt is very much inspired by the PSOne-era of sci-fi horror, and it feels like a full-circle moment to be writing this today. The goal was to make it appear as if we found Derelikt on a CD-R in the dusty, long-abandoned storage unit of a defunct late-90s developer and simply ported it to modern platforms. I’m of the firm opinion that retro doesn’t have to mean crude and primitive, and I set out to create the most faithful homage to 5th generation graphics available on the market. Our game features 100% lovingly hand-painted textures and vertex colour lighting. Affine Texture warping was deliberately implemented and mitigated in the next step by dynamically subdividing the geometry – just like the most high-end games of the era did – and the game also features retro-style full-motion CGI cutscenes. This way, a delicate balance was achieved – Derelikt looks aesthetically pleasing while still conceivably plausible on period hardware. Our team made a conscious effort to implement modern game design while keeping the core feeling and charm of that era of sci-fi horror intact, including an option for players to toggle on or off effects to match their particular taste. Derelikt has been in development in some form since late 2021 and has had a turbulent and exciting development journey. We hope the game is as wild a ride for players as it has been to develop! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image If you’re a fan of PSOne aesthetics, warping textures, geometry, heavy atmosphere, and a sense of unease, all set in the far reaches of space, then we think that you’ll love Derelikt! We hope that you’ll give it a shot, and you can pre-order the game today for a 10% discount, ahead of release. View the full article

With its giant-sized fanbase, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered has plenty of players ready to get tooth, nail, and claw stuck into its PlayStation 5 release on November 3. Although it would be understandable that newcomers might feel a little intimidated choosing between 12 world crushing kaiju, each with their own stats, moveset, and special abilities. Never fear – we have the rundown on which colossus matches your playstyle to ensure you’re the true king of the monsters. Heisei Godzilla Ideal for: Players who want to dive straight in. The face which sank a thousand ships. Godzilla is the iconic kaiju who all other kaiju want to be, beat, or be friends with. As the game’s default character, the giant lizard is balanced for newbies and veterans alike, with a high amount of starting health and decent all-round stats. Godzilla also possesses a tail useful enough for a mighty wake-up strike when he’s downed, and some fairly swift claws, so many of his melee combos are effective for beginners. But don’t rely too much on his high-energy pulse – while it’s formidable, the slow charge leaves him open to counters. Similarly, ranged attackers can take advantage of his relatively sluggish projectiles, so close that distance or you’ll be heading back to Monster Island with your giant tail between your legs. Godzilla 2000 Ideal for: Players annoyed at their friend for picking Heisei Godzilla. In terms of film history, Godzilla 2000 is a more modern incarnation of the legendary lizard, reflecting a new era for the new millennium. Although he’s arguably a slightly more vulnerable version of his Heisei predecessor. As a result, while Godzilla 2000 is a bit faster than his kaiju shoto fighter twin, he’s not quite as strong. He’s still fairly well balanced and arguably easier to use than Heisei, so makes for a solid alternative. And his distinctive purple dorsal plates look pretty cool, too. King Ghidorah Ideal for: Players who want to control the battlefield. There’s a reason why this fearsome three-headed beast is seen as Godzilla’s archnemesis. Giant wings, gravity beams, and a desire to annihilate humanity, the threat of King Ghidorah should never be taken lightly. Given his monstrous size it shouldn’t be a surprise that the ‘supreme ruler of the cosmos’ isn’t the fastest kaiju on the block, but he’s resilient and a perfect ‘zoning’ character, capable of keeping foes at a distance with a variety of projectiles. His flight is a little limited due to its energy drain, but it’s balanced by a lightning blast that has no charge while airborne. However, despite his colossal wings, Ghidorah’s lack of arms and stubby legs makes him a poor melee fighter. Anguirus Ideal for: Players who think defense is the best offense. He might look a bit like Godzooky with more spikes, but mutant dinosaur Anguirus is one of Godzilla’s most loyal allies – even if his track record against other kaiju hasn’t been the best in the movies. The Monster Island citizen is fast and aggressive, but his low power and lack of long-range attacks means Anguirus is best utilized as a counter-attack specialist. His block might be on the slow side due to its turning animation, but it actually damages an attacking opponent due to Anguirus’ rear spines. With his high defense and solid grappling skills, this mutant shouldn’t be underestimated. Megalon Ideal for: Players who love to hit and run. Given its status as a guardian to the ancient underground civilisation of Seatopia, Megalon is more of an antagonist than an out-and-out villain in Godzilla lore. While not quite as domineering as its colossal rivals, the subterranean kaiju is still capable of putting a hurt on with its drill-like appendages. Megalon’s primary advantage is its tunnelling skill which not only allows it to avoid attacks, but also pop-up and grab opponents. Even though burrowing uses energy, it still makes Megalon a difficult fighter to pin down, especially when used in tandem with its myriad of electricity attacks. On the flip side, Megalon isn’t the most durable of beasts with below average defense. Stick and move, or die. Gigan Ideal for: Players wanting to attack with deadly speed. One of the most sadistic fighters to hail from M Space Hunter Nebula, cyborg kaiju Gigan is easily one of Godzilla’s more vicious adversaries. Despite being defeated multiple times, the hook-clawed Gigan just keeps coming back for more. Unsurprisingly, Gigan’s tenacious approach makes him perfect for aggressive rushdown tactics. He’s not only swift, but his teleportation ability gives him incredible range and evasion skills. And those hooks aren’t for decoration either, delivering damage-heavy edged strikes. His Laser Eye is a little unwieldy, and he’s vulnerable to energy attacks, but Gigan remains a versatile option for anyone wanting a decent melee and range mix-up. Destoroyah Ideal for: Players wanting a classic tank character. Known as ‘death incarnate’, everything about Destoroyah is built to intimidate. Giant wings, clawed hands, taloned feet… this mutant crustacean almost has it all. Which is to say, Destoroyah is one of the more powerful creatures in the game with brutal physical assaults and a wide variety of high-damage – and often unblockable – energy attacks that truly make him the perfect mid-range monster. But there’s a cost. Destoroyah’s best abilities are extremely power hungry, so without them he’s potentially ineffective given how painfully slow his movement is. Rodan Ideal for: Players wanting speed above all else. With his dominance of the skies and fearsome pteranodon looks, you’d be fooled into thinking Rodan is an out-and-out villain, but he’s more a force of chaos, even capable of being selfless in some parts of Godzilla lore. True to type, Rodan is not only the fastest monster in the game, but also the most mobile in the air. With his powerful breath attack and speedy melee attacks, he’s another great hit-and-run character. However, Rodan has shockingly low durability, with the weakest defense of the entire roster, so going toe-to-toe is not recommended. Mecha-King Ghidorah Ideal for: Players wanting a long-range grappler. When one possible future sees the three-headed beast defeated, his body is salvaged and rebuilt by 23rd century scientists to serve humanity. The result is a cyborg that merges Ghidorah’s ferocity with bionic enhancements, including a shield, and projectiles with draining abilities. So while Mecha-King Ghidorah doesn’t quite have the raw power of his original form, his weapons are far more useful on a whole, and his grappling versatility is impressive. That said, he’s just as slow, and he relies on energy to maintain his best attacks including his shield, meaning Mecha-King Ghidorah can be vulnerable to powerful prolonged assaults. Mechagodzilla Ideal for: Players wanting a heavy duty ranged fighter. Mechagodzilla is the alien Vortaak’s heavily weaponised answer to the fire-breathing giant lizard, in their attempt to conquer Earth. And with near indestructible space titanium, lasers, missiles, and even a plasma cannon, they’ve left very little to chance. Unlike its Kiryu sibling, Mechagodzilla is more specialised, with a greater degree of weapons and better defensive stats. And let’s not forget its iconic flying head-butt. Mechagodzilla’s main issue? Its reliance on energy for flying and many of its ranged attacks – so if that’s depleted, the automaton is left with its underwhelming grabs and sluggish melee. Orga Ideal for: Players wanting the best grappler in the game. A terrifying looking alien in its own right, Orga hasn’t many appearances in Godzilla media, but the goliath – mutated from some of Godzilla’s DNA – is able to hold its own… not least due to its venomous maw and gigantic hands. It’s those mitts which make Orga a menace in the arena, with its long reach offering a massive advantage to close and mid-range confrontations. But while Orga isn’t the slowest of monsters, it’s still relatively sluggish, and limited against anyone resistant to blunt attacks, or too fast for grabs. And as useful as its paralysing goo is, the high energy cost can leave Orga exposed if it misses. Kiryu Ideal for: Players needing a more weapons-focused Godzilla. What do you get when you place the original Godzilla’s skeleton inside of a robot body? In this case, a slightly unstable anti-kaiju cyborg designed to protect humanity. Kiryu (translated into ‘machine dragon” from the original kanji) is one of the more popular iterations of Mechagodzilla, and a heavily armoured walking, flying arsenal. Compared to Mechagodzilla, Kiryu has better balanced stats, which makes it the optimal choice for those looking for a more weapons-ready, energy hungry version of the base Godzillas, with a punchy rage attack thanks to its Absolute Zero Cannon. Ready to see if you can keep up with your chosen kaiju? Get smashing when Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered fights its way to PlayStation 5 on November 3. View the full article

For 20 years, PlayStation Store has connected players with games of all shapes and sizes, from blockbuster adventures to indie delights and everything in between. To mark the occasion, we asked developers from PlayStation Studios and third-party studios to reflect on a great game from the past 20 years that caught them by surprise. Not necessarily their favorite game of all time, but one they didn’t expect to enjoy as much as they did, or that won them over in an unexpected way. You can also check out the 20 Years of PlayStation Store Showcase when it goes live today (11:00am local time), where you can explore deals on games and a curated selection of hand-picked hits. Now, here’s what the developers shared regarding games from the past 20 years that surprised them: Balatro | PS4 & PS5, 2024 Play Video “The game that comes to mind is Balatro. While it’s based on the simple, familiar rules of poker, I became completely hooked on the sense of satisfaction that comes from seeing your scores grow bigger and bigger through progression and different combinations. It’s a truly compelling game that reminds me why games are so much fun to play in the first place.” – Naoki Hamaguchi, Final Fantasy VII Remake Series Director, Square Enix Balatroです。誰もが知っているポーカーのシンプルなルールをベースにしながら、成長や組み合わせによってスコアのスケールがどんどん上がっていく気持ちよさに夢中になりました。ゲームが持つ根源的な面白さを感じさせてくれる、とても魅力的な作品です。 スクウェア・エニックス 浜口 直樹, FINAL FANTASY VII リメイクシリーズ　ディレクター タイトルの記載の必要が御座いましたら、『ファイナルファンタジーVII リベレーション』でお願いします. – SQUARE ENIX Balatro $14.99 PlayStation Store Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Dragon Quest XI: Echos of an Elusive Age | PS4, 2018 Play Video “Dragon Quest XI: Echos of an Elusive Age took me by surprise the first time I played it. Everything from the story to the character design and world has a charm to it that is hard to not love. Whenever the path ahead seemed clear, the game shattered the illusion with an unexpected twist. It is a wonderful hero’s journey with a very unique personality.” – Jonathan Burke, Sr. Director of Technology, Santa Monica Studio DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Save 50% $39.99 $19.99 PlayStation Store Offer ends Nov 4, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. God of War | PS4, 2018 Play Video “A game I didn’t expect to love as much as I did was God of War (2018). It’s still mind-boggling to me that Santa Monica Studio was able to pull that off on the PlayStation 4. However, it was the story that truly won me over. In the previous games, God of War 1, 2, and 3, Kratos was, in my humble opinion, largely defined by anger and rage, with very little emotional depth. But God of War (2018) changed that in a profound way. The themes of fatherhood, self-control, breaking toxic cycles, grief, and identity were not on my bingo card. However it delivered on all those emotional fronts exceptionally well. Very few games have managed to balance incredible gameplay with a deeply compelling story the way God of War (2018) did.” – Ramone Russell, Director, Product Development Communications & Brand Strategy, San Diego Studio God of War $19.99 PlayStation Store Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Inscryption | PS4 & PS5, 2022 Play Video “I was not ready for Inscryption. I thought it was just a creepy card-based tabletop game, and I gave it a try because I usually love these kinds of games. I found the complexity in how the cards and their modifiers interact fascinating and compelling. As someone who works on games with deep and complex stories, I appreciated how much the game trusts us as players to unpack the mysterious narrative (and game design!) on our own. Inscryption does something incredible: it starts as a seemingly simple, straightforward game that rewards persistence by revealing new layers of gameplay AND story at every step. It’s also very special to me as our dearly departed cat lives on as the ‘lil toot boi’ Build-a-Card. RIP, lil buddy.” – Arne Meyer, Head of Culture and Communications, Naughty Dog Inscryption Save 65% $19.99 $6.99 PlayStation Store Offer ends Nov 4, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Inside | PS4, 2016 Play Video “Playdead’s Inside somehow came out over ten years ago. It has no UI and no dialogue and rolls out a completely unique experience with no obvious instructions at all, meticulously crafted to teach by way of ‘invisible hand’ that feels effortless. The visuals and audio perfectly reflect the ambiguous story that keeps you thinking about it for weeks (or a decade) after completion. It is a masterpiece.” – Marcus Smith, Creative Director, Insomniac Games INSIDE $24.99 PlayStation Store Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Sayonara Wild Hearts | PS4, 2019 Play Video “The game that completely took me by surprise was Sayonara Wild Hearts! I am not one to gravitate to games with musical and rhythm elements as part of its primary gameplay loop. However as soon as I saw this game in motion it truly captivated me and drew me in with its colorful and unique style. As I jumped in, the story started drawing me more and more into its world as well as the amazing and dynamic setting. Soon enough I realized I was fully invested in a musical and rhythmic game, and I just could not just put it down until I completed the story. The great soundtrack just sealed the deal for me. I would recommend this game to anyone that may not usually play this style of game for sure; it was a truly memorable experience for me.” – Bruno Velazquez, Game Director, Santa Monica Studio Sayonara Wild Hearts $12.99 PlayStation Store Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Shadow of the Colossus | PS2, 2005 Play Video “I picked “Shadow of the Colossus”, originally launched in 2005 for PlayStation 2. With your horse and sword only, you gallop the plains in search of giant creatures to strike down to save your loved one, plunged into a deep slumber. The game is essentially David versus Goliath. Austere at first, the adventure celebrates heroic loneliness to perfection with epic battles, great technological prowess and a soundtrack that made history. A masterpiece.” – Nicolas Doucet, the studio director, Team Asobi  二コラ・ドゥセ Team ASOBI スタジオディレクター　 私が個人的に最も感銘を受けたのは、2005年にPlayStation®2で発売された『ワンダと巨像』です。愛する人が深い眠りに落ちてしまった世界で、プレイヤーは馬と剣だけを頼りに広大な大地を駆け巡り、巨像たちを倒す旅に出ます。本作は、まさに「ダビデ対ゴリアテ」の構図そのものです。一見すると殺風景なほどに削ぎ落とされた世界ですが、その冒険は「英雄的な孤独」を完璧なまでに描き出しています。壮大な戦い、卓越した開発技術、そして歴史に残るサウンドトラック‐まさに傑作です。 SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS Save 75% $19.99 $4.99 PlayStation Store Offer ends Nov 4, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves | PS3, 2009 Play Video “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009) surprised me the most when I played it on PlayStation 3 because after being so hyped by the stage demo the game delivered something even more epic and impressive. Set piece after set piece was incredible, the production value, the charisma of the cast and how it felt like playing a blockbuster movie. It was everything I hoped the game would be as an excited PlayStation fan being so excited to play it.” – Gregory Louden, Creative Director, Housemarque UNCHARTED™ The Nathan Drake Collection $19.99 PlayStation Store Information subject to change, prices may differ by region. —————- What game from the past 20 years surprised you the most? Share your pick in the comments below, and let us know what made it memorable. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! Sid, O’Dell, and Kristen are back this week to talk about the big games of October, some you might have missed, a blast from the past, and what remains this year. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered | PS5 (November 3) Let’s Sing 2027 | PS5 (November 3) Void/Breaker | PS5 (November 4) Escape Academy 2: Back to School | PS5 (November 5) Where The Seeds Fall | PS5 (November 5) Helldivers 2 Liberty Day — Liberty Day was on October 26 in the Helldivers universe, and you can now celebrate with Super Merch (real-world items) to commemorate the occasion. Also, enjoy a host of in-game events and items, such as the AR-23L Liberator Legacy. Where Winds Meet new arc — The new Hutuo narrative arc arrives on November 13, bringing the historic battlefield into the story. Prepare to charge into a war-ravaged land, where new enemies,weapons, fighting techniques, and mini-games await. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 — The first season of the latest installment kicks off on November 6. Gear up for all-new multiplayer stages, Backstab and Canyon, an undiscovered weapons facility in the DMZ, and a host of other updates across the entire game. The Prism Collection — Three new transparent designs for DualSense controllers and PS5 console covers are coming on February 4. Enjoy the new see-through look in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray, with pre-orders starting on November 10. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games November Dead Island 2 | PS5, PS4 Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered | PS5, PS4 Monster Train 2 | PS5 The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article