We just wrapped the E3 2015 PlayStation press conference where I hope all of you saw how PlayStation 4 is redefining what we play, how we play, and who it is that’s playing games today.
At PlayStation we believe that gamers come first; that developers are the heart and soul of the industry; that innovation, intelligence, and emotion are central to games… which themselves are driving the cultural zeitgeist.
All of the games we unveiled today speak to an historic evolution of gaming, one that’s inspiring the entire community of gamers, developers, creators, and engineers. Gaming today offers unprecedented action and interactivity but it also means beautiful stories and emotional narratives.
I can’t think of another game more fitting of this new era than The Last Guardian, whose beauty and rich narrative was evident in just a few minutes of gameplay footage. PlayStation fans have been waiting a long time for The Last Guardian, and I was personally proud to introduce the title, coming to PS4 in 2016.
We kicked off the event with one story-driven experience and closed the show with one of the most storied franchises on PlayStation, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. A live demo with an epic car chase showcased Naughty Dog’s uncanny ability to deliver action-packed scenes that rival any summer blockbuster.
And in between The Last Guardian and Uncharted, we showed why PlayStation’s investment in our own development studios reflects our unwavering commitment to gamers. The ingenious minds at Media Molecule unveiled Dreams, a space where you can go to explore and play the dreams of others and create and share your own. This open-ended adventure – where players surf an ever-evolving collage of games, film, animation, music, and whatever we all imagine – is a continuation of the studio’s work in creative gaming.
Guerilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn – the studio’s first foray outside of the shooter genre – delivers an action RPG that invites players to embark on a journey in a lush, post-apocalyptic open world. The team at Guerilla has also been keeping busy with RIGS Mechanized Combat League, a showpiece launch title for Project Morpheus virtual reality on PS4. This futuristic arena shooter is one of nearly 20 titles and experiences for Project Morpheus that E3 attendees can check out this week.
As we head toward the launch of VR on PS4 next year, we remain in awe of the creativity we’re seeing from developers, who are wielding the technology inside Morpheus to transport you into new worlds that wrap your senses in you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it 360-degree environments.
PS4 also is the best place to play because of the decades-long partnerships with the industry’s best developers and publishers. Today we unveiled Destiny: The Taken King, which will offer exclusive content on PlayStation including a co-op Strike, new multiplayer map, and new gear.
We’re also working with Activision to make PlayStation the new home of Call of Duty. For the first time ever on our E3 stage, we were honored to debut Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the deepest and most engaging installment in one of the world’s biggest franchises. Starting with Black Ops III, PlayStation gamers will be the first to play all map packs, and we’re excited for PS4 owners to be the first to play the upcoming multiplayer beta.
Looking out at the broader entertainment landscape this year, there’s nothing else bigger than Star Wars. And I’m pleased to say that PlayStation will be the definitive console destination for STAR WARS fans. From our STAR WARS Play Set starter pack for Disney Infinity 3.0 and exclusive Boba Fett figure, to the iconic battles in EA’s STAR WARS: Battlefront, we understand STAR WARS holds a special place in the hearts of PlayStation fans.
Listening to fan requests is our north star at PlayStation. That’s why we used our E3 stage to celebrate the Kickstarter to fund Shenmue III on PS4 and PC and to announce FINAL FANTASY VII Remake (final name pending) is coming first to PS4. It’s also why tonight you’ll be able to access the PS4 media player app to enjoy personal videos, music (also playable as BGM), and photos (with support for home server sharing).
Surprising and delighting fans motivates us everyday, especially when we introduce new entertainment experiences that go beyond gaming. The recently launched PlayStation Vue – our cloud-based service for live, catch-up, and on-demand TV – is expanding to Los Angeles and San Francisco tonight. We also announced that a la carte plans for Showtime, Fox Soccer Plus and Machinima will be available nationwide starting in July.
From the rich experiences on PlayStation Network to the boundless creativity in PS4 games to virtual reality with Project Morpheus, we’re seeing a level of innovation unlike anything before in the 20 years of the PlayStation brand. For all of us at PlayStation, it’s awesome, it’s energizing, and it’s all thanks to your passion as gamers.
Best,
Shawn
More PlayStation News from E3 2015
Media Player Coming to PS4 Tonight
The Last Guardian Coming to PS4 in 2016
Dreams for PS4, Announced at E3
Introducing Destiny: The Taken King
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta Details
Yu Suzuki Begins Crowdfunding Shenmue III on PS4
E3 2015: Uncharted 4 Vehicle Chase Gameplay
Hitman Coming to PS4 on December 8th, Exclusive Console Beta Access
That’s A Wrap: PlayStation’s E3 2015 Press Conference
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Hits PS4 on February 23rd Next Year
Cammy and Birdie Join the Street Fighter V Roster, Out Spring 2016
Star Wars Battlefront: Survival on Tatooine
Introducing Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: The Dreadful Crimes
Destiny: The Taken King Exclusive Content Revealed
Firewatch Launching on PS4 This Year
Introducing Unravel, Coming to PS4
Sony slayed it.
Completely.
eh I was hoping they would’ve had the same idea MIcrosoft had and shown that the PS4 would have backwards compatibility, hopefully they’ll work on it though.
as far as games go though, yeah Sony kicked butt.
Such a shame Vita was a victim of Sony inflicted wounds.
Sony officially lost.
If by “slayed it” you mean “they kill themselves”…yeah, they did it. In a blaze of glory.
M$ was the CLEAR WINNER of this E3. And with that…I think from now on I’m gonna respect that and start referring to them as MS. =\
They’ve earned my respect by showing that, unlike $ony, they DO LISTEN to their fanbase/users…and that maybe they’re not the money-hungry hyper-greedy company from the past anymore.
So kudos to Phil Spencer and the XOne team. Well played…well played indeed.
@ Orpheus_Aeons – I can’t agree there. I certainly feel that Sony had more wow moments. Both had strong conferences. It’s been very fun to watch.
“They’ve earned my respect by showing that, unlike $ony, they DO LISTEN to their fanbase/users…and that maybe they’re not the money-hungry hyper-greedy company from the past anymore.”
You really think so!? It hasn’t even been two years since they tried to completely screw over their fanbase and the only reason that they finally gave in and made changes to the XBone’s horrible DRM restrictions was because the PS4 was stomping the XBone in sales at a staggering rate. It had nothing to do with listening to the fans and everything to do with all the money they were losing. Mean while Sony has been listening to their fans as well as developers since the inception of the PS4 and continue to do so.
@deadlyplacebo : The only 2 “wow” moments were an almost mythological game by now (The Last Guardian), that we honestly don’t know if it will be out someday or not…and a 17-YEARS OLD REMAKE (FF7). That’s it.
So…no. IMO they’ve lost all the good they got at the last E3. And MS won.
@Ramza_x : I was about to reply to your comment with respect…until I read “Mean while Sony has been listening to their fans as well as developers since the inception of the PS4 and continue to do so”. o.O
I don’t waste my time with F-boys. Sorry. -_-
That’s good cause you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about at all and just so you know, all companies are “money-hungry” cause companies are in business to make money. Also if you don’t waste your time on fan boys why are you “wasting’ your time on a website filled with fanboys for a company you don’t support?