 Alright, how's it going everyone? Barely got to stream up in time. I'm gonna turn it down to the PlayStation. How you guys doing? Seriously, I barely got live in time. Hopefully, I'm looking all good. This is a new camera lens. I'm not sure how quick on the gun it is here. It's supposed to be better at focusing and remaining in focus. One thing that's interesting about it is I have no zoom. There's no zoom with this lens. It's weird. I wonder if I can combine it. Let me look at my old lens. This is the kit lens that I usually use. It's got a zoom. There's no way to combine lenses. Yeah, this is the new lens. It's a little weird not having zoom. I have to push the camera. The camera is a lot further back than it usually is. That's just to get this. You can barely see anything in the background. I think it's focusing really good. Do you like the new lens? Do you think it's doing good? Do you think I look pretty in focus for you guys? I mean, I won't know until I record a normal video, of course. It's interesting with the podcast set. I'm really gonna have to back the camera way up. That's okay. I've got room. This is supposed to be a much better lens. It should be getting better coloration on my face. It should be more natural. You don't know what's happening. Hey, it's like a Sony Nintendo Direct that happens in one minute. One minute and 26 seconds. This camera here is a Lumix G7. It was like $700 at the time. That included the kit lens. You're gonna want the initial kit lens if you don't know what you're doing. Lenses are expensive. This lens I just added was $150. It's better than the kit lens. But again, the kit lens can zoom. This lens cannot. This lens has zero capability to zoom. Now it's supposed to be better at focusing on me, whether or not it actually is. I have no idea. In the background, you'll notice PlayStation 5. That's right. I'm a PS5 boy now. You got PS5. Here we go. Wait, no, not yet. I got PlayStation 5. You got Switch. You got Xbox Series X. I got the whole kit and caboodle plus gaming PC. So lenses are usually what get you with cameras. Lenses are expensive. So this is the kit lens, but now I got a new lens on the camera. Hopefully it turns out pretty good. We'll see. If it doesn't, it doesn't and I return it. But I'm hoping that this lens works pretty well. It doesn't mean I won't ever use the kit lens, since the kit lens has a zoom and this one does not. But here we go. Let's go. What's Sony got in store, man? I just got a PlayStation 5 the same day as this bad boy. So let's go. What do we got? There's some very unexpected developments in your future. Shocking events. They showed this game off a while ago. This part might have been a hair dramatic, but there's lots of awesome updates and additions. Coming to the Crash Bandicoot 4, it's about time experience on PlayStation 5. Turn this down a little. Hey, everyone. I'll level up the volume a bit. Turn my mic up. All right. I'm going to give you the feature rundown of Crash Bandicoot 4 on PS5. That includes 4K at 60 frames per second. Adaptive triggers, 3D audio and more. Adaptive triggers. Picking up where Crash Bandicoot work left off. Crash Bandicoot 4, it's about time. We find the evil masterminds. He's also coming to switch. Dr. Entropy escaping a once thought inescapable interdimensional prison leaving giant holes in the universe. What follows is a mind-bending adventure for Crash and his marsupial pals. We designed Crash Bandicoot 4 to leap off your screen, streaming with bold, vibrant environments and characters. Crash Bandicoot has always looked pretty suave, but wait until you see him spinning heads in native 4K at 60 frames per second. With the weight of the universe on your shoulders and probably some errands to run, there's little time to wait on loading screens. The dual-sense wireless controllers bring adaptive triggers to your fingertips so you can feel the blast of Neocortex's DNA-changing ray gun. Neocortex. You get ripped when you grapple a ton as Hookshot. Hold on tight when you feel the boost of Crash's jetboard and really feel the suck when you vacuum his dingo dial. Looking to get fully immersed in the Crash Bandicoot universe? Crank it up to 11 and take your audio into an all-new dimension with enhanced 3D audio. Achieving the infamous 106% completion is the sign of a true Bandicoot master. But should our genetically mutated marsupial lose his way? Leverage PlayStation 5 activity cards to track your progress and hit your goals for things like time trials, flashback levels, and boss fights. I bet Entropy wishes he had that. Even bring your incomplete save over from the PlayStation 4 and use the activity cards to get to 106%. Oh, and one more thing. If you own the PS4 version of the game, an upgrade option is available. Check out the PlayStation blog for full details. Whether it's your first playthrough or your 100th, there's no better time to experience Crash Bandicoot 4 it's about time on PlayStation 5. Alright, I mean, expected. Pretty much any old PlayStation 4 game to PlayStation 5. Welcome to Crash! The gang's all here on today's new edition of State of Play. We've got some great updates lined up for you. First, let's check out the latest on an eagerly anticipated game coming to the PS5 console this spring from PlayStation Studios. Dun dun dun. We at House Mark are excited to give you this sneak peek at Returnal. In Returnal, you will play as Celine, an Astra Scout. I know, the focus, I gotta mess with some of the settings on the camera for the focus. Hold on. Players will explore this inscrutable, dark planet in search for answers and unfold mysteries which may point to a larger force at play. Dashing and quickly maneuvering your way above and around enemies is key to survival in Returnal. With a large variety of enemies and the vast number of unique movesets each possess, combat situations prove challenging no matter what the circumstances are. Death is only the beginning. Every time you die and restart, the world will change. The map will be different. Enemies will appear in new locations and in differing numbers so you have to think fast and adapt. Here you can see the use of the Lightning Altfire which is great for crowd control. This is one of many Altfires that you can acquire in the game. You will stumble across mysterious devices that can grant rewards to the player. These will vary from weapons, consumables and upgrades and they can completely change your play style and make each cycle feel unique. Besides the intense combat, Returnal also has a deep and engaging narrative. We allow players to piece together the puzzle that is the story of Selene as they venture deeper and deeper into Atropos and into her personal nightmare. That's... that can't be here. It's feeling like I was losing my mind. Returnal lands on April 30th and it's developed by the talented team at Housemark. Next let's take a closer look at a high-impact new PS4 game called Knockout City. I'm Josh from Bellin Studios. We're an indie developer based in upstate New York and we recently announced Knockout City, a team-based multiplayer action game for PS4 where rival crews settle their scores with epic dodgeball battles. Knockout City is easy to pick up and play, but there's a lot of depth here for those who've got the skills. In our 1v1 faceoff mode, you'll go head-to-head in a constantly shrinking battleground relying on your reflexes and abilities to knock out an opponent. Well-timed catch powers up the ball, making it easier to land a hit. Use trick shots to lob a ball over a ledge or hook it around a corner. Fake a throw to mess up your opponent's timing and knock them out before they can recover. When you're in a tough spot with a ball flying your way, a last-second dodge is the difference between getting knocked out and staying in the fight. Keep your wits about you and outplay your opponent to bring home a win. Let's jump into Team KO, our 3v3 mode. Teamwork makes a dream work in Knockout City. If your crew is outmatched, a well-coordinated team can still dominate. We're playing in Back Alley Brawl, a new map that you'll find in our upcoming crossplay beta. The special ball for this match is the sniper ball, which locks onto targets from far across the map and wham! You can take them out before they have a chance to react. Beyond special balls, each map features a unique mechanic. In Back Alley Brawl, you can hop into a tube and make a quick getaway or use them to sneak up on your opponents. You can literally become the ball, a new weapon for your teammate. Or risk it all. Charge up a teammate, launch them high into the air with an ultimate throw, and the land in a huge instant KO explosion. The team here at Velen has been obsessed with building this world over the last four years. Knockout City is coming out May 21st, and we'd love your help in our final stretch of development. Rally your crew and sign up for our crossplay beta at knockoutcity.com to play early on PlayStation. See you soon, brawlers! Time for something new. Here's your first look at an upcoming PS5 game from the team at Slow Clap at was the debut of Sifu coming to the PS5 console later this year. Now let's get an update on Solar Ash, an epic new PS5 adventure from Heart Machine. Sorry about that. These Nintendo Directs in state of play happens at the worst time for me. I'm a parent of three kids. It is so hard. Just dream these things and react to them when your children are here right after school. But what are you going to do? I have no idea what I missed. Did I miss anything important? And I know the image might look weird. I literally have a new camera lens and I haven't messed with the setting. You're just going to have to deal with an orange need right now. This is a huge world. At its core, Solar Ash is a game about movement and Rey has everything she needs to flow through the dangerous and unique world. As you journey to save your planet you'll find yourself face-to-face with your tasks and violent actions. Good, Knockout City, it looks legit. Our combat system is simple and fast. It's all boring. I'm excited for Knockout City. As you explore the Ultra Boy enemy encounters will scale to greater and greater sizes. These creatures require speed and precise timing to defeat. Rey will eventually need to face the massive sentinels of this void. Wretched, starved beasts that hold the key to her quest. This game looks cool. Solar Ash's heart machine's vision of the adventure platformer. The giant spaces, the feel of movement the flow of combat and the high stakes battles atop enormous beasts all come together to bring players something we think is extremely fun. This game is a labor of love for everyone on the heart machine team. We're excited to bring Solar Ash to PS5 and PS4 later this year. Alright. Some indie games? Weight loss journey is going just fine. What fear takes hold? An insanity. Never really been in this map. None of them will stop hunting you. I have no idea. I was going through without dealing with the kids. Is this a new Five Nights at Freddy's? I've never played this game. Security breach. It's a pretty big IP. I know a lot of people play FNAF. There's never was something that really appealed to me. The stupid thing is Returnal was a game I was looking forward to. My kids needed me so. Life of a parent never ends. Nothing wrong with Oddworld. It's just not something I get excited about. It's like one of those games. It's always like a good game. It kind of feels samey. If you've played an Oddworld game, they're all basically very similar to each other. Which isn't always bad. It's also kind of... Not that I'm going to get excited about. This IP has been around forever. I mean, I'm sure the game is great. You kind of play one. You kind of play them all. Oh, that's nice. Glad to see that. The Oddworld universe is a diverse place. And this means that there are some environments and situations that require a little more thought, patience and stealth. You'll find dark and dangerous caves, heavily guarded industrial sites and ancient forgotten lands. Here we've built lots of opportunities for you to test your skills and find different ways to handle things. It won't be easy. If being hunted by an army backed by a shady and wealthy organization isn't bad enough, there are also more dangers in the forms of natural obstacles, ancient traps, trials against swarming dark creatures and industrial hazards that must be dodged, crossed and avoided. Ultimately, Abe's journey is one of hope, freedom and truth. There is a rich and engaging narrative to discover in a world full of lies. And we've been able to bring our characters to life because I've never been interested. Even if I was, it's kind of like... We don't need to know literally everything about the game before it comes out. I don't know, maybe that's just me. Soulstorm, April 6th. When the first Oddworld came out, I don't know, I played it on PC. The very first Oddworld, I played it on PC. That was the latest on Oddworld, Soulstorm. And here's some exciting news. Active PlayStation Plus members will get the PS5 version for no extra cost starting in April. Okay. Moving on. It's time to catch up with Kena Bridge of Spirits. Now, this game looked really cool last time we saw it. Yeah. This game looked pretty cool last time we saw it. Let's see what's going on with it now. Let's see the update to this game. Yeah, this game looked fantastic last time they showed it off. It's been a while. I usually tell it. It tells me you did not come to us. Wow. I usually tell it. It tells me you did not come to our village looking through the forest. Hello spirit. Hello spirit. I seek passage to the Sacred Mountain Shrine. Yeah. I just love adventure games, man. But that power, they perform well. I mean, this game looks so gorgeous. I love the art direction in this game. Yeah, look at that gameplay. I'm telling you, this game looks definitely very interested in this game. I know sometimes people see the character model and they're like, what the heck? Dude, it's the art direction, man. It all just fits. It all just works. Ah, this game looks good. Seriously, this is an action adventure, man. This is sweet. Right up my alley. Hell yeah. I love the magic. Oh, yeah, that's right. Put on the mask. Let's go. Oh, no. What's happening? Is that her transforming? It's a... Is that an enemy? Oh, that's an enemy. Let's go. Dude, this game looks sick. When is this coming out? This might be a day one purchase right here. This might be a day one purchase. Okay, so it comes out late summer. Dude. Okay. I'm into that game. I am into that. That is my kind of game right there. First-person shooter. Katie? Definitely. I don't really know much about this game. I don't know anything about this game. It looks interesting, though. And the music they have going is such a James Bond vibe. Like, this is such a James Bond vibe. Kind of something. Yeah, dude. Totally a James Bond style song. Just snap that neck. Goodbye. Man, everyone wants that guy to die. Kill everyone you see. I like it, though. It's kind of cool. You don't see games go for that original style like that. Like Bond. Do you? Well, you're dead now. I mean, this game looks sweet. It's definitely unique for what it's doing. Ooh, the drop. There's your 1F bomb. Remember, things were rated up to T, so that gives them, like, one swear word they could say. There's your one swear word. Arcane Bethesda. Yeah, felt like an arcane game. They're ending with, like, a remaster. Final Fantasy VII. So, Final Fantasy VII remakes coming. I mean, of course. So, they're ending it with, like, a PlayStation 5 update. Final Fantasy VII. I mean, this game sold shit. I mean, yeah, it's going to look incredible in PlayStation 5. Any PlayStation 4 game is going to look incredible in PlayStation 5. Wait a second. Is this the second part? No, this is the second part. Yeah, this is the second part. This is further in. This is later in the story. Okay. Okay, that's legit. Ending the say to play with this. That's legit. Is it actually going to come out this year? Members of Avalanche! Is this actually coming out this year? The same year as Final Fantasy XV? Well, Lip Syncing's a lot better. It was pretty good in the first part. Now, buy you a pizza? You know what, I buy you a pizza. I buy you no pizza? Get out of your game over, Jesse. No pizza coming from me. I can't eat pizza. So, not allowed on my diet. No, this is not going to be DLC. This is, like, part two. This has to be part two. If it's not, if it is DLC, I'd be surprised. I just don't see them any way they're releasing more Final Fantasy VII without a charge of $60. I'll happily be wrong. But this has to be part two. I just think there's no way this is coming this year, is it? I mean, maybe it is. But I just know Final Fantasy XV comes this year. I can't imagine they want to release both in the same year. And part two. Integrate. Oh, is this DLC? Okay. I think it's DLC? I just want to grab this comparison. I mean, it's going to look better on PS5. Sort of? It's a little washed out there. It's like they washed it out a little bit. Look at that. It feels like a little washed out on PS5. It's like they added a bunch of bloom? I don't know. I don't know if I like that. I mean, some of this, like that looks legit better. See, I don't know if I like that. See, it just looks a little more washed out. Those fog effects. Okay, I haven't even played part one yet, so I got to get that picked up. Yeah, it feels like they just put a bunch of bloom and then like overdid the fog. I mean, okay, that lighting looks better. That lighting looks legit better. And obviously the resolution is better. Everything's clear. You got to have your lens flare. Quality of life improvements. prioritizing display graphics at 4K and prioritizing maintaining 60 frames. T60 FPS. Difficulties, you know? Loading time. Well, loading time's gonna be better. Loading times are notorious in Final Fantasy games, so they're gonna be quick on PlayStation 5 and SSD. Oh, you can like pause anytime and like resume all for photos and stuff. I mean, photo mode's becoming standard like on all the platforms on every game, I swear. I mean, even Switch has photo modes on a lot of them. New episode! Yo! Featuring Yuffie! So, there's some additional content for the first part. So, there is a second part and they're updating the first part. That's what they're saying. So, they're getting the PlayStation 5 update with new content for Part 1 and then Part 2's coming this summer in June. Well, then they're gonna end the year with Final Fantasy XV Square is. So, if you own a copy of PlayStation 4 version, you upgrade for free, which I don't. And you have a new episode. Oh, you have to buy the episode separately. Okay, I mean, it looks good. Final Fantasy... Intergrade. I wanna know some additional information on Integrate. Like, what is it? Is it just new content? Like a pat? DLC? I'm trying to figure out what this is. I feel like they didn't really do a good job explaining if it's like a new... if it's like Part 2? Or is this just DLC? I feel like they didn't really tell me. Okay, here we go. Here's the deets. So, let me go pause this. So, what this is. Final Fantasy Remake Integrate is a new version of the first game. New party members, new areas, will be a new version, so it's not gonna be a free update or anything. There will be a free update to the base game, to PlayStation 5. But Final Fantasy VII Remake, new version is the first game with new content, new party members, new areas, and then you'll be able to have Yuffie, you know, as well. Part of the new content. So, basically, they're just re-releasing Final Fantasy VII Remake and just adding a few things in it to try to entice you to spend 70 bucks. Because there's no way in hell they're not gonna charge 70. Otherwise, they're saying, hey look, if you have the OG version, we'll give you the free PS5 upgrade for the OG version, but you really want all this other stuff, you're gonna have to pay for it. Oh no, okay, so the Yuffie content... is paid for. Okay, the new... man, there's so much... so much confusion with this. Alright, so the upgrade, the visual upgrade and the new characters, that's all new. The Yuffie content is paid for. There's some question around whether that Yuffie content is... um... does anyone have any answers on this? Why is it this confusing? Is it a new episode? Or is it just DLC? That's what we need to know. Is this a new episode or just DLC? It's not that difficult. How can nobody have the answer to this? Does nobody know if this is a new episode or if it's just DLC? I need to know. A new episode's huge. If it's just DLC, then I need... ugh. I hate when, like, they don't tell you what it is. Just buy it this summer. Okay, so if you own it, here's that graphic. Here, let me bring this graphic up to the screen for you guys. So here's the graphic. It says, if you own a copy of PlayStation 4 version, upgrade to PlayStation 5 version for free. New episode. So... but does that mean Part 2? Or does that mean just some DLC? Any... any... I don't really know... I don't really know. That's the thing. Is it a new game? Or is it just DLC? I don't know. New episode featuring Yuffie... Available to purchase after upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version. To upgrade to the PlayStation 4 disc version, obviously you need a disc console. Yeah, so... I don't really know... I... I'm just confused. Buddy, out. My son's in here. Man, that camera is really not zooming correctly. Or... Or, like... Anyways. Alright, well, that's the state of play. Overall, I think it was alright. It was a huge announcement to end. I'm obviously excited about this... this PlayStation 7 announcement. Yeah, I feel like if it was Part 2, they would have said Part 2, but they're saying it's a new episode. Like, remember, they just released it with... us fans call it Part 1. It was just released as Final Fantasy 7 Remake. They didn't say Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 1. So the... the whole part thing is like... our terminology. So, maybe they call it episodes instead of parts. That's why I'm wondering. So, some people think it's DLC. Okay. Well, anyways. I think it was pretty good. Obviously, I'm really excited about the last announcement, so that's good. I've even played the original, so I'll experience this game for the first time. When I say the original, I did not play this game back in the OG days. The OG Final Fantasy 7. I never even played. So, it'll be fun to experience Final Fantasy 7 for the first time. And I haven't experienced it from last year yet, so I'll get the PlayStation 5 upgrade. We'll play it. We'll have fun. We'll have a good time. Probably stream it. You guys know what's up. I'm gonna go, I gotta figure out this new camera lens and why it's not focusing correctly. There's different settings and stuff I gotta mess around with. So, thank you guys so much. I hope you had a good time. That was it. I'll catch you guys later. Remember, tomorrow, bare minimum, if I have no other content come today. I think 9am CT. So, tune in. We will be live streaming the Pokemon Presents. And hopefully, I'll have this all sorted out with a new lens. All right, guys. See you later. Peace.