We break down the first State of Play for 2026, which brought plenty of surprises and new game trailers.
SHOW DOT POINTS
- The PlayStation Showcase featured a variety of new game announcements.
- Wolverine was included in the showcase, albeit not in the expected format.
- Kenna: Bridge of Spirits sequel shows significant development.
- Ghost of Yotai Legends is set to return with multiplayer features.
- Death Stranding 2 is confirmed for PC release.
- Resident Evil Requiem continues to generate buzz with frequent trailers.
- Legacy of Cain is getting a remaster, sparking interest in the franchise.
- A new 2.5D Castlevania game is in development, appealing to long-time fans.
- Unique IPs like Project Windlass are being introduced, showcasing creativity.
- Konami's segment highlighted both remasters and new titles, indicating a focus on legacy franchises. The John Wick game aims to capture the essence of the franchise.
- Bungie's Marathon is set to test servers with a service slam.
- PlayStation Plus is adding notable titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
- Saros gameplay trailer showcases significant improvements over Returnal.
- Marvel's Fighting Souls introduces new characters like Storm and Magic.
- God of War trilogy remakes are in early development for PS6.
- Sons of Sparta explores Kratos's early life and relationships.
- The game aims to offer a different perspective on Kratos.
- Voice acting in Sons of Sparta has received mixed reviews.
- The game's combat mechanics differ from those in traditional God of War games. Wrestle Quest's pixel art aims for an authentic 80s aesthetic.
- Highguard's layoffs reflect broader issues in the gaming industry.
- Video game success is crucial for team retention.
- Mario Tennis Fever offers smooth, engaging gameplay.
- Mugenics combines humour with tactical gameplay mechanics.
- The gaming industry often relies on the success of the next release.
- Highguard's development challenges raise questions about live service games.
- The structure of video game development can lead to instability for teams.
- Mario Tennis Fever's story mode serves as an extended tutorial.
- Mugenics has the potential for addictive gameplay and deep mechanics.
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🎙️ Dylan Blight
🎙️ Ashley Hobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Intro
00:50:00 - State of Play Breakdown
00:43:30 - God of War Sons of Sparta Review-In-Progress
00:55:50 - Highguard Developer Lay Offs
01:04:20 - Mario Tennis Fever Review-In-Progress
01:13:20 - Mewgenics Impressions
01:20:40 - Outro
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