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Here is a look at the new HD camera for the PS5 as I unbox it.
PlayStation 5 User Interface Tour: Examining The New Menu System
PlayStation 5's user interface is a new and interesting experience - but also retains a lot of functionality you'll be familiar with from PS4. In this guided tour, John Linneman takes you through the menu system of Sony's latest console.
Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play features 12 minutes of all-new Demon's Souls PS5 gameplay while Epic Games also shared details on next-gen tech including higher resolutions and framerates, improved visuals and DualSense adaptive trigger feedback for Fortnite on PlayStation 5 this weekend!
To quote from Sony Content Communications Manager Brett Elston:
Starting November 12, the fully rebuilt Demon’s Souls hits PlayStation 5. If you’ve never endured the Valley of Defilement, faced the intimidating Penetrator boss, or rolled credits on this truly mind-bending story, let us simply say: you are in for a treat.
And to further show how excited we are about the game, we have a special episode of State of Play ready to share… now! It’s a 12-minute deep dive into the game’s world narrated by SIE Worldwide Studios Creative Director Gavin Moore.
Demon's Souls - State of Play | PS5
SIE Worldwide Studios Creative Director Gavin Moore shares development and gameplay insight into Demon's Souls, a PlayStation classic lovingly rebuilt for PS5. Journey into Boletaria on November 12.
In this tour, we’re sticking with the offline experience – once the game launches, you’ll be able to discover the asynchronous and synchronous multiplayer features* that make Demon’s Souls so adored among fans.
*Internet connection and PlayStation Plus membership (sold separately) required for online multiplayer.
And from Community Coordinator Michael House on Fortnite for PlayStation 5, to quote:
Soon-to-be PS5 players, Fortnite on PS4 has been an amazing ride. It’s surreal to think it was just over three years ago when we first...
As PS5 Launch Day draws closer Sony is heating up the PlayStation 5 Scene with fresh PS5 Gameplay Trailers for Astro's Playroom, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Destruction AllStars, Dirt 5, Godfall (6-Month PS5 Console Exclusive: Ends May 12th, 2021), Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Warframe and Worms Rumble!
Astro's Playroom - PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Astro and his crew lead you on a magical introduction through PS5 in this fun platformer that comes pre-loaded on PS5. Explore four worlds, each based on PS5’s console components. Each area showcases innovative gameplay that taps into the new features of the PS5's DualSense.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Sony Advantage PS5 Trailer
Know your strengths going into BlackOpsColdWar. Revealing new advantages for PlayStation players, from additional tier skips on the Battle Pass Bundle to extra loadout slots.
Destruction AllStars - PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Dominate the glittering global phenomenon of Destruction AllStars – the spectacular prime-time sport for dangerous drivers!
Dirt 5 - First Look | PS5
In this special DIRT 5 video, Technical Director David Springate goes into detail on how the game makes use of the PS5 hardware and software, and the goals that DIRT 5 achieves on the next-gen console.
From a brand new layer of immersion, to stunning graphical performance, it’s all covered here!
Godfall - PS5 Launch Trailer
Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights. Godlike warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat.
Tear through foes as you climb through the elemental realms and challenge the mad god, Macros who awaits you at the top. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG...
Here's their official statement from SIE Content Communications Senior Director Sid Shuman, to quote:
Hi all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailers, and staff safe amidst COVID-19, today we are confirming that all day-of launch sales will be conducted through the online stores of our retail partners.
No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day (November 12 or November 19, depending on your region) – please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase. Be safe, stay home, and place your order online.
Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time, under the retailer’s safety protocols. Please confirm the details with your local retailer.
A special thank you to our entire community for your continued support this year. Here’s to the next generation of gaming!