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Sony Announces Next PlayStation State of Play on June 2nd
Since their previous digital streaming event, today Sony announced the next PlayStation State of Play presentation will be on next Thursday, June 2nd at 3pm PT and feature approximately 30 minutes of fresh trailers and announcements including new game reveals, sneak peeks and updates. 
Here's the official announcement from SIE Content Communications Senior Manager Brett Elston via PlayStation Blog, to quote:
It’s been more than two months since our last State of Play – who’s ready for a new one? Tune in live next Thursday, June 2 for nearly 30 minutes of announcements and updates from the world of PlayStation.
We’ll have some exciting reveals from our third-party partners, plus a sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2. Watch over at Twitch or on YouTube starting at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 12:00am CET. See you next week!
State of Play | June 2, 2022 [ENGLISH]
Here's the official announcement from SIE Content Communications Senior Manager Brett Elston via PlayStation Blog, to quote:
It’s been more than two months since our last State of Play – who’s ready for a new one? Tune in live next Thursday, June 2 for nearly 30 minutes of announcements and updates from the world of PlayStation.
We’ll have some exciting reveals from our third-party partners, plus a sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2. Watch over at Twitch or on YouTube starting at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 12:00am CET. See you next week!
State of Play | June 2, 2022 [ENGLISH]
New PlayStation 5 Game Trailers Released for the PS5 Scene
Here's the latest round of PlayStation 5 video game footage since our last update, showcasing the Hogwarts Legacy next-gen immersion trailer this week for those in the PS5 Scene to check out below. 
My Name is Mayo 3 PS5 Launch Trailer
Groovy and emotional, the climax of Mayonnaise and the end of a trilogy!
Ogre PS5 Launch Trailer
Ogre is a turn-based strategy game, requiring tactical decision-making and strategic thinking. Here you engage in a futuristic warfare with hovercrafts, heavy tanks and giant cybernetic war machines called Ogres.
Auroch Digital first brought the legendary and multi-award-winning strategy war game from Steve Jackson Games to PC in 2017, and now we’re excited to announce that it is coming to PlayStation!
Steelrising PS5 Story Trailer
Paris, 1789. The city is in the grip of terror. The Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army.
It falls to Aegis, an engineering marvel, to take on the king's ranks of automatons and change the course of history. Available on PlayStation 5 on September 8th, 2022.
WRC Generations Announcement PS5 Trailer
Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
WRCGenerations will be available October 13th 2022 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The Hand of Merlin Announce PS5 Trailer
Coming to PlayStation June 14!
The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based, rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror within a medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse.
Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Trade with merchants, improve your heroes, unearth ancient relics, and save as many worlds as you can across the multiverse!
GreedFall 2 The Dying World Announcement PS5 Trailer
Continuing the winning formula...
My Name is Mayo 3 PS5 Launch Trailer
Groovy and emotional, the climax of Mayonnaise and the end of a trilogy!
Ogre PS5 Launch Trailer
Ogre is a turn-based strategy game, requiring tactical decision-making and strategic thinking. Here you engage in a futuristic warfare with hovercrafts, heavy tanks and giant cybernetic war machines called Ogres.
Auroch Digital first brought the legendary and multi-award-winning strategy war game from Steve Jackson Games to PC in 2017, and now we’re excited to announce that it is coming to PlayStation!
Steelrising PS5 Story Trailer
Paris, 1789. The city is in the grip of terror. The Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army.
It falls to Aegis, an engineering marvel, to take on the king's ranks of automatons and change the course of history. Available on PlayStation 5 on September 8th, 2022.
WRC Generations Announcement PS5 Trailer
Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
WRCGenerations will be available October 13th 2022 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The Hand of Merlin Announce PS5 Trailer
Coming to PlayStation June 14!
The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based, rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror within a medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse.
Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Trade with merchants, improve your heroes, unearth ancient relics, and save as many worlds as you can across the multiverse!
GreedFall 2 The Dying World Announcement PS5 Trailer
Continuing the winning formula...
PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro Rumored for 2023 / 2024 per TCL Technology
According to a report by PPE.pl, slides from electronics company TCL Technology's presentation at a conference in Poland indicate a PlayStation 5 (PS5) Pro model is rumored for a 2023 / 2024 release alongside a purported new Xbox Series X/S console claiming 60-120 FPS resolution at 4K with UHD 8K support utilizing AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT technology. 
This comes following previous reports from a Sony VP on the PS5 Pro Model Possibility alongside the recent CFI-1200 PS5 Model confirmation, and to quote from PPE.pl roughly translated:
"According to TCL, in the years 2023-2024 we will witness the so-called 'half-generation of consoles' (9.5), in which the PlayStation 5 Pro will appear and the new Xbox Series X / S.
The manufacturer mentions that the devices would provide gameplay in 60-120 frames per second at a resolution of 2160p and offer the ability to play the production in 8K. The presentation even mentioned the latest AMD GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT."
Meanwhile, in many areas you still cannot walk into a major retail store like Walmart and purchase a PlayStation 5 console right off the shelf (that was released one and a half years ago) due to ongoing factors including PlayStation 5 Parts Shortages and PS5 BOTs & Scalpers unfortunately.
New PS5 Pro report Update:
This comes following previous reports from a Sony VP on the PS5 Pro Model Possibility alongside the recent CFI-1200 PS5 Model confirmation, and to quote from PPE.pl roughly translated:
"According to TCL, in the years 2023-2024 we will witness the so-called 'half-generation of consoles' (9.5), in which the PlayStation 5 Pro will appear and the new Xbox Series X / S.
The manufacturer mentions that the devices would provide gameplay in 60-120 frames per second at a resolution of 2160p and offer the ability to play the production in 8K. The presentation even mentioned the latest AMD GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT."
Meanwhile, in many areas you still cannot walk into a major retail store like Walmart and purchase a PlayStation 5 console right off the shelf (that was released one and a half years ago) due to ongoing factors including PlayStation 5 Parts Shortages and PS5 BOTs & Scalpers unfortunately.
New PS5 Pro report Update:
- Called Project Trinity
- PlayStation 5 Pro...
PlayStation Days of Play 2022 PSN Sale Begins on May 25th
Starting tomorrow, May 25th, Sony's annual PlayStation Days of Play 2022 Sale goes live featuring PSN discounts across a wide range of PlayStation games and products through June 8th. 
Check out all the offer details below courtesy of Sony Global Store & Services Senior Director Gareth Barker, to quote:
Offerings will vary by region and retailer, so be sure to check out the official Days of Play site, which will be updated to showcase your local deals when the sale begins.
Let’s take a closer look at the Days of Play discounts you can enjoy over the coming weeks:
PlayStation Store
This year’s Days of Play celebration on PlayStation Store brings a multitude of discounted titles and indie must-plays on PS4 and PS5. That includes:
Direct from PlayStation
You can enjoy Days of Play discounts on accessories and games directly from PlayStation while supplies last. These include DualSense wireless controllers, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5), Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5), The Last of Us Part II (PS4), and the PS VR Marvel’s Iron Man VR bundle. To find out more, head over to direct.playstation.com when Days of Play commences on May 25.
PlayStation Gear Store
PlayStation Gear Store is celebrating Days of Play with 20% off select merchandise for the duration of the promotion. But that’s not all – there are three days of additional daily deals:
Check out all the offer details below courtesy of Sony Global Store & Services Senior Director Gareth Barker, to quote:
Offerings will vary by region and retailer, so be sure to check out the official Days of Play site, which will be updated to showcase your local deals when the sale begins.
Let’s take a closer look at the Days of Play discounts you can enjoy over the coming weeks:
PlayStation Store
This year’s Days of Play celebration on PlayStation Store brings a multitude of discounted titles and indie must-plays on PS4 and PS5. That includes:
- LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga
- Dying Light 2 Stay Human
- Destiny 2 Witch Queen
- Far Cry 6 Standard Edition
Direct from PlayStation
You can enjoy Days of Play discounts on accessories and games directly from PlayStation while supplies last. These include DualSense wireless controllers, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5), Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5), The Last of Us Part II (PS4), and the PS VR Marvel’s Iron Man VR bundle. To find out more, head over to direct.playstation.com when Days of Play commences on May 25.
PlayStation Gear Store
PlayStation Gear Store is celebrating Days of Play with 20% off select merchandise for the duration of the promotion. But that’s not all – there are three days of additional daily deals:
- On May 25, spend over $50 and you’ll receive an insulated beverage sleeve with your order.
- On May 26, buy two God of War items and get a third free.
- On May 27, you can enjoy a “5 under $5” PlayStation Shapes offer for that 24 hour period...
All-New PlayStation Plus Plans Key Benefits Comparison Chart Detailed
With Sony's New PlayStation Plus Service rollout commencing, partial PS Plus Game Lineup detailed and some Classic PSOne / PSP Games showcased below is a closer examination at the All-New PlayStation Plus Plans Key Benefits and features including a comparison chart, FAQ and target launch dates. 
Here's the full scoop from SIE Content Communications Senior Director Sid Shuman via PlayStation Blog, to quote:
The all-new PlayStation Plus begins its launch rollout today starting in Asia, and we couldn’t be more excited to offer this service as a way to get even more great games into the hands of players. Let’s dive in.
What is the new PlayStation Plus all about?
We’ve brought together PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now in an all-new PlayStation Plus membership service that provides more choice and value to customers across three membership plans globally: Essential, Extra, and Premium (Deluxe in non-streaming markets).
Our focus is on providing a curated and diverse game portfolio, with hundreds of high-quality titles to choose from when you subscribe to Extra or Premium (Deluxe).
Where is the new PlayStation Plus rolling out, and when?
The new PlayStation Plus will launch in most countries where PlayStation Network is available. Here is the launch schedule (in local times):
Check out the chart below for a quick look at the key benefits.
Which markets will have the cloud streaming option via PlayStation Plus Premium?
The following markets will launch with...
Here's the full scoop from SIE Content Communications Senior Director Sid Shuman via PlayStation Blog, to quote:
The all-new PlayStation Plus begins its launch rollout today starting in Asia, and we couldn’t be more excited to offer this service as a way to get even more great games into the hands of players. Let’s dive in.
What is the new PlayStation Plus all about?
We’ve brought together PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now in an all-new PlayStation Plus membership service that provides more choice and value to customers across three membership plans globally: Essential, Extra, and Premium (Deluxe in non-streaming markets).
Our focus is on providing a curated and diverse game portfolio, with hundreds of high-quality titles to choose from when you subscribe to Extra or Premium (Deluxe).
Where is the new PlayStation Plus rolling out, and when?
The new PlayStation Plus will launch in most countries where PlayStation Network is available. Here is the launch schedule (in local times):
- Asia (excluding Japan), launches starting today
- Japan, targeting June 2, 2022
- North and South America, targeting June 13, 2022
- Australia, New Zealand and Europe, targeting June 23, 2022
Check out the chart below for a quick look at the key benefits.
Which markets will have the cloud streaming option via PlayStation Plus Premium?
The following markets will launch with...