Everything we know about Ghost of Yōtei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima

After a rather good State of Play, we once again have faith that Sony can do things right. Little by little, but there is hope. With a great pace, many games, perhaps more remasters than we would like, although most were unexpected and exciting, it was an interesting presentation that shows that Sony still has a good grasp on its players. As demonstrated by the announcement of Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. Developed by Sucker Punch, the studio behind the original game, it seems that Ghost of Yotei will share the same spirit, but it will be a game that does not […]

After a pretty good State of Play, we once again have faith that Sony can do things right. Slowly but surely, there is hope. With a great pace, many games—perhaps more remasters than we would like, although most of them were unexpected and exciting—Sony still has a good grasp on its players. This was demonstrated by the announcement of Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.

Developed by Sucker Punch, the studio behind the original game, it seems that Ghost of Yotei will share the same spirit, but it will be a game that does not share anything narratively with the previous installment. Set in 1603, almost 350 years after the original game, the protagonist is a woman named Atsu accompanied by a wolf, and who always carries a shamisen on her back. She is traveling through the northern lands of Hokkaido, on the other side of Japan.

We say they share a spirit because from what we’ve seen in the trailer, the gameplay foundation is very similar. The katana duels, horseback travels, and breathtaking views are still there, but the tone is subtly different. With Spanish guitar and a twilight tone, it has a more western, laid-back feel, reminiscent of Italian spaghetti westerns like those of the master Sergio Leone.

On the PlayStation Blog, Andrew Goldfarb, communication manager at Sucker Punch, wanted to emphasize precisely this. The studio wanted to shift the focus from Jin Sakai and the island of Tsushima to the idea of the ghost, and to see how that mask would relate to another protagonist, another story, and another region. Hence, we should expect the game to also involve changes in gameplay, but still expect to be a wandering warrior, exploring the land at our own pace, and observing beautiful landscapes in the process.

Additionally, they have confirmed that this will be the first game by Sucker Punch made from the ground up for PlayStation 5. Although Ghost of Tsushima had a version for the console and for PC, it was initially developed with PlayStation 4 in mind. Therefore, it is expected to be one of the first games to truly take advantage of the potential of Sony’s console, which has been on the market for four years now. It will be released in 2025 on a yet-to-be-determined date.

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These are the games that arrive in the PS Plus catalog this July in anticipation of the holidays

At Sony, they are perfectly aware that this is the time for long games that you might not try otherwise, and in July, they have added several remarkable games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. Let’s take a look.

At Sony, they are perfectly aware that this is the time for long games that you might not try otherwise, and in July, they have added several remarkable games to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium. Let’s take a look.

Normally we all associate summer with the beach, the sun, trips, joy, and first loves… but the truth is that most of the time, while all this is not happening, we simply spend time playing console video games. At Sony they are perfectly aware that this is the time for long games that you might not try otherwise, and in July they have added several games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium that are worth mentioning. Let’s take a look.

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Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Reunion

This is the prequel to ‘Final Fantasy VII’ in HD version, with all the voices, a new soundtrack and the possibility to know what happened before the classic that we all know very well. Here we follow Zack Fair, who has become a regular in the franchise (the last time we saw him was actually in ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’). In its day, ‘Crisis Core’ was the most important release for PSP and it’s worth rescuing. You already have half of July solved.

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition

If you were looking for games with simple and short titles, this is not your month. But this version of ‘No More Heroes’ is equally essential, whether you have played the original or not. In this part, instead of having the usual perspective of the saga, you will play from a top-down view, in the style of ‘Hotline Miami’. It may feel strange at first, but you will quickly get the hang of shooting with Travis. In addition, it includes all the DLC and is essential to fully understand its next installment. Which, oh coincidence…

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This month on PS Plus, they have gone all out, giving you hours of fun, blood, and shooting with the latest installment of the franchise, with a completely unhinged (in a good way) Suda51 and leaving the door open for the inevitable fourth part. And since you don’t want to be the one who doesn’t know absolutely anything in a few years, this is the moment to catch up. They have never made it easier for you, right?

Remnant II

It came out exactly a year ago and if you still haven’t gotten your hands on this third-person shooter with touches of RPG, this is your moment. Creatures that want to kill you all over the screen, terrifyingly huge gods, and you armed with all kinds of weapons. You decide. Enjoy it alone or in cooperative mode with up to two other friends. A word of warning: this is not an easy game, but it is very satisfying. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Less known than the previous games but equally interesting is this prelude to ‘Mount & Blade’, a mix of strategy, action and RPG that in 2020 became the biggest success of the year on Steam. It’s ambitious, it’s beautiful, it hooks anyone and you would make a big mistake this summer if you overlook it. You’ll thank us later.

By the way! PS Plus Extra and Premium also add the following games: ‘The Jackbox Party Pack 9’, ‘Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous’, ‘Deadcraft’ and ‘Steep’, while exclusively in Premium you will find classics and PSVR2 games like ‘Job Simulator’, ‘Summoner’, ‘Ratchet & Clank Size Matters’ and ‘Jeanne D’Arc’. The summer is all yours. Take advantage of it with a controller in your hands!

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Yes, now—goodbye PS4, goodbye

Almost four years have passed since the arrival of PS5 and, although it still has an audience of 49 million people, it is time for Sony to finally abandon PS4 once and for all. In fact, LEGO Horizon Adventures will be the last game they release for their already outdated console, putting an end to it 11 years after its birth. Oh, cruel fate. O tempora! O moris!

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Funeral for a Play

To be honest, it was expected: since God of War Ragnarok there hasn’t been a high-level game for the console, and AAA games have remained as exclusives for the next-gen. It makes sense, of course. The PS4 version of Lost Soul has been canceled and this confirms the complete transition to the fifth generation. Does this mean that we won’t see new games anymore and you have to upgrade no matter what? It depends.

Yes, Sony already believes that it’s time for you to buy a PS5, but the truth is that third parties will still milk the cow until it stops being profitable, so you can expect new games in the style of FIFA (or whatever it’s called now, EA FC Sports), NBA 2K or Call of Duty, which never fail to deliver annually and are easy to port.

Frankly, and although it may hurt PS4 owners… It was about time if they wanted to grow their customer base, which had been a bit stagnant. And it’s normal: along the way we had the Covid era and the subsequent recovery. But it’s time to evolve, even if it means incurring losses at first. We have thousands of incredible games to remember on a console that will be remembered. PS4 is dead. Long live PS4!

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The remake of the best platform game from the first PlayStation is announced

Aunque el regreso de Tombi! es algo que celebramos, lo que realmente esperábamos era el anuncio de Tombi! 2, algo que acaba de ocurrir.

One of the biggest announcements from the past E3 is the return of Tombi. To be exact, the big news is the date when we will be able to enjoy Tombi’s return, because we already knew that it was likely to come back with what appears to be an excellent remake. But let’s not fool ourselves. As great as the first game of the franchise was, what we were all really waiting for was something else: the announcement of the beloved and long-awaited second part. And fortunately, we haven’t had to wait long.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return, known originally in Spain as Tombi! 2: Against the Pigdevils, will be developed by Whoopee Camp for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, as announced on June 20th by Limited Run Games. It’ll have a physical edition, by the same company, with a reservation date yet to be announced.

Tombi! 2: Against the Pigdevils was originally released on June 16, 2000, in Europe and became a sensation, turning into one of the best platform games for the first PlayStation. Remembered with immense affection by those who played it at the time, this is great news that will make many people very happy. Including us.

Meanwhile, Tomba! Special Edition will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on August 1st. It will also be released on PlayStation 4, but the date is still to be confirmed.

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The new patch for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 includes suits designed by people you know

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was one of the great successes of 2023. A critical and commercial success, it is undeniable that it was a sequel worthy of its excellent predecessor, putting Insomniac Games in the place they deserve—as one of the best studios under the Sony umbrella. To prove it, they have decided in their next patch to add a little extra care. Something totally unexpected.

The next patch for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is 1.003.000 and while it doesn’t have major gameplay changes, it will add a lot of content. This patch, which will be released on June 18th, will include eight new suits for our favorite superhero. Four were designed from scratch and four were inspired by his adventures in comics and movies.

The most interesting thing about their new suits is that they haven’t been created by just anyone. Insomniac’s artists haven’t created them. They haven’t even called on other artists to give their vision of the character. They have called on famous cultural figures to design these suits, to provide the character with a distinctive touch.

The fashion designer KidSuper has created the Metro Suit, which gives a more urban and contemporary style. Also from KidSuper, in collaboration with football player Vini Jr., we have the Ginga Suit, a suit inspired by the colors of the Brazilian flag and his passion for football. Along with motorcyclist Lando Norris, KidSuper has created the Fluro Suit, a suit inspired by motorcycling where they emphasize fluorescent colors and the contrast of lines. Together with actress, model, and singer Rina Sawayama, they have designed the Motorchic Suit, a suit where they have emphasized leather to give it a more feminine biker look.

Among the suits that have become iconic, we find some well-known ones. The Last Stand Suit is Spider-Man’s jacket and pants suit, not really a suit in itself, from when he had not fully adopted his character yet. Into The Spider-Verse is the suit from the movie of the same name worn by Peter B. Parker, and Animated Suit is the one worn by Miles Morales. Meanwhile, Uptown Pride Suit is Miles Morales’ suit from Marvel’s Spiderman: Miles Morales that returns for the occasion.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is available for PlayStation 5 and, with all these suits, it’s a good time to return to the game. Or to get it if you haven’t played this great sequel of our beloved arachnid superhero yet.

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