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Published on
October 4, 2024
The announcement of Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, has led to a surge in players returning to the original game on both consoles and PC, highlighting the enduring appeal of the open-world samurai adventure.
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Published on
September 26, 2024
Former Sony lead Shawn Layden defends Ghost of Yotei's female protagonist against criticism, stating that the developers have the right to create the game they envision and players are free to choose whether or not they support it. Fans have been quick to point out the historical precedent for female warriors in Japan, while the game's setting in Hokkaido, 400 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, suggests a potential focus on the Ainu people.
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Published on
September 25, 2024
Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to February 2025 to ensure its quality, despite being nearly complete. The game is described as the series' most ambitious entry and features a dual protagonist approach set in Japan, competing with Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yotei.
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Published on
September 25, 2024
Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, has drawn comparisons to Assassin's Creed Shadows, a multiplatform release from Ubisoft set in feudal Japan, leading to concerns about potential competition between the two titles. Ubisoft maintains its focus on delivering a unique experience with Shadows' dual protagonists and a focus on the Azuchi-Momoyama period, while Ghost of Yotei differentiates itself with a solo female Ghost and a setting in Hokkaido, Japan.
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Published on
September 6, 2024
Team Asobi, developers of Astro Bot, aimed to fill a gap in PlayStation's portfolio by creating family-friendly, colorful games, a niche that other studios abandoned as they shifted towards mature, realistic titles, and the result, Astro Bot, quickly became the highest-rated game of 2024, surpassing even Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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Published on
April 17, 2024
For the first time ever, a PlayStation game, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, will feature PlayStation Trophies, Friends lists, and profiles on PC. This new 'PlayStation overlay' will allow PC players to earn Trophies, view their Friends list, and access their PSN profile, similar to the experience on PlayStation consoles.
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