PlayStation Showcase live report
PlayStation Showcase live report Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. PlayStation Showcase live report God of War! Gran Turismo! Ape Escape? Join us for the fun from 9pm BST. Blog by Martin Robinson Editor-in-chief Updated on 9 Sep 2021 232 comments Sony gave E3 a miss once again this year, but that doesn't mean they don't have a big show for us - expect reveals, release dates and surprises live from 9pm BST. Our live coverage of this event has finished. Coverage 14:54 pm UTC Cor you lot are keen! There's still five hours to go! – Martin Robinson 14:55 pm UTC But also hell yes am I excited for tonight, and not just because it will bring fresh news on Gran Turismo 7. – Martin Robinson 14:55 pm UTC It's because they also did an update for GT Sport today and I'm sure it's a trojan horse for something and I can't wait to find out what. – Martin Robinson 14:56 pm UTC Then we'll also get to see the game with the angry bald man too I guess. – Martin Robinson 19:00 pm UTC Just under one hour to go now. Who's excited? – Martin Robinson 19:01 pm UTC I am - partly because of the prospect at the look at some new and exciting video games, and partly because I predict this will be the most on edge live report in some time. – Martin Robinson 19:02 pm UTC And when I say on edge, I mean I'll be on the edge of consciousness because I've been up since 5am and have just had a big glass of cheap red wine with my dinner. – Martin Robinson 19:02 pm UTC I reckon there'll be enough to keep me awake, tho. – Martin Robinson 19:03 pm UTC Gran Turismo 7 and the new God of War are pretty much guaranteed - and guaranteed to have me on the edge of my seat a little - then there's the potential for a look at what Bluepoint's up to next, as well as a look a little further out for the future of PlayStation. – Martin Robinson 19:04 pm UTC It's easy to forget it's been a long time since we've had an update from PlayStation - that's a big stretch of silence, so I'm sure they'll have plenty to say. – Martin Robinson 19:05 pm UTC If the whispers I've heard have any substance, this could be a fun 40 minutes. – Martin Robinson 19:07 pm UTC Anyway, I'm going to step away for a short while - I'll see you back here 15 minutes before the big show starts! – Martin Robinson 19:37 pm UTC Look I don't want to admit I'm massively the worse for wear but I've just been replaying some of Death Stranding and the story is making total sense. – Martin Robinson 19:37 pm UTC This might be a long 40 minutes for me. – Martin Robinson 19:42 pm UTC I wonder if Kojima might make an appearance tonight? Even though there are murmurings that KJP are being courted by Microsoft that shouldn't rule out an appearance endorsing the rumoured Metal Gear Solid remake, or finally revealing Abandoned really is Silent Hills. – Martin Robinson 19:42 pm UTC I mean of course not. Maybe there's one final Death Stranding Director's Cut trailer for us all though. – Martin Robinson 19:48 pm UTC I'm baaaack! And my living room is now doused in the blue from this holding screen some 12 minutes before kick-off. – Martin Robinson 19:49 pm UTC A sweet 303 line kicks in there too - it's like Ceephax just hijacked the normal ambient music you get for these holding screens. – Martin Robinson 19:50 pm UTC While I love the convenience of doing these from my living room, I do wish I was sat in some far away auditorium waiting for the show to start. – Martin Robinson 19:50 pm UTC There's just that extra bit of electricity when it's an actual live event. – Martin Robinson 19:51 pm UTC Anyway, to recreate the experience I've just turned my internet off and am now trying to login to the local pub's wifi connection. – Martin Robinson 19:51 pm UTC Wish me luck! – Martin Robinson 19:54 pm UTC Will we get the big boss presenting? I sort of hope so, and not only because of my massive crush on Mr. Ryan. – Martin Robinson 19:54 pm UTC It'd just be nice to have that personal touch, y'know. – Martin Robinson 19:55 pm UTC What kind of biscuits though? We need details! – Martin Robinson 19:55 pm UTC On the soundtrack side of things, Ceephax has stepped aside for some more sombre piano, which can only mean we're just five minutes away from the start. – Martin Robinson 19:56 pm UTC Ah, no wonder you kept that quiet. A lovely biscuit, but one with a troublesome history. – Martin Robinson 19:57 pm UTC Anyway, we're not here to talk about Nazis tonight! This show is nearly go! – Martin Robinson 19:58 pm UTC I'm not familiar with the history of jaffa cakes, but I bet there's some nasty shit there if you dig deep enough. – Martin Robinson 19:58 pm UTC Still, a lovely biscuit. I just saw an advert for the 'Jonut' today - a half donut, half jaffa cake - and I just thought that must have been a good day in the office for whoever thought that one up. – Martin Robinson 19:59 pm UTC LESS THAN ONE MINUTE! – Martin Robinson 19:59 pm UTC bcdcdude: Apologies... But C'mon Shenmue IV !! I'm with you. BELIEVE! – Martin Robinson 20:00 pm UTC I love that somehow Sony still runs late to these things. – Martin Robinson 20:00 pm UTC Unless my stream is super delayed? – Martin Robinson 20:01 pm UTC AWAY WE GO! – Martin Robinson 20:02 pm UTC It's - A CITY! – Martin Robinson 20:02 pm UTC Why are we watching a 2004 advert for PlayStation? – Martin Robinson 20:02 pm UTC I mean, I'm into it. – Martin Robinson 20:03 pm UTC But you do sometimes get the impression some of the people who call the shots at Sony might have had a bit too much upnose. – Martin Robinson 20:03 pm UTC Still, it's stylish and maybe this is what the kids are into these days. – Martin Robinson 20:04 pm UTC Well, that was something. – Martin Robinson 20:04 pm UTC I have to say, though, I am sort of into the PS2-era arrogance around Sony that's back. – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC Not into its bullshit on pricing and whatnot though, obviously. – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC Anyway, here's Jim! – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC And what is this... – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC Is that one button undone on his shirt? – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC My knees actually trembled at that. – Martin Robinson 20:05 pm UTC I'm jelly at the moment. – Martin Robinson 20:06 pm UTC Mostly because of Jim's undone button, but also because of this KOTOR remake. – Martin Robinson 20:06 pm UTC Which now seems to be a PS5 exclusive? Disappointing not to see any footage there. – Martin Robinson 20:07 pm UTC Aspyr are good - they have handled the previous ports of KOTOR - but I'd like to see what a remake from them looks like. – Martin Robinson 20:07 pm UTC Anyway! A PNO3 sequel! – Martin Robinson 20:07 pm UTC Or whatever that mad Capcom thing was. – Martin Robinson 20:09 pm UTC This is an awesome looking action game in the vein of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry - which had me thinking it's Pragmata for a second. – Martin Robinson 20:10 pm UTC But - well, I don't know what it is, but it sure looks like a slightly janky Platinum game to me. – Martin Robinson 20:10 pm UTC It's enjoyably overblown, I'll give it that. – Martin Robinson 20:10 pm UTC Project Eve, that is. – Martin Robinson 20:10 pm UTC From a Korean studio called Shift Up. – Martin Robinson 20:11 pm UTC Oh here's Tiny Tina! – Martin Robinson 20:11 pm UTC I was just going to keep respectfully silent, but... – Martin Robinson 20:13 pm UTC It's only upwards from that! Here's Luminous Studio's new thing. – Martin Robinson 20:14 pm UTC So Forspoken, then - our first proper look at it. – Martin Robinson 20:14 pm UTC Sorry, took some time Googling what it was called - I'm blaming the pub's shit wifi. – Martin Robinson 20:14 pm UTC I was enjoying it until what sounded like Danny Wallace turned up. – Martin Robinson 20:15 pm UTC Huge young adult vibes from this, which obviously worked wonders for Horizon Zero Dawn. – Martin Robinson 20:15 pm UTC This looks like an equally lavish AAA thing. – Martin Robinson 20:16 pm UTC With a fair bit of meat to its bones - consider us very interested! – Martin Robinson 20:16 pm UTC Here's the new Rainbow Six spinoff which I've already forgotten the name of. – Martin Robinson 20:16 pm UTC Extraction! That's the one! – Martin Robinson 20:17 pm UTC Because the original name of Rainbow Six: Track and Trace wasn't go to fly anymore. – Martin Robinson 20:17 pm UTC I'd actually love to play Rainbow Six: Track and Trace. – Martin Robinson 20:17 pm UTC Sounds like a proper old school Rainbow Six. As opposed to this weird new thing. – Martin Robinson 20:18 pm UTC ShiftBreaker: What if we mixed The Division and Metal Gear Survive? Haha, just kidding. Unless... The dream! – Martin Robinson 20:18 pm UTC Remedy's Alan is Awake remaster is up next. Yes please. – Martin Robinson 20:20 pm UTC Yup, this and improved cutscenes and all sorts of awesome stuff! – Martin Robinson 20:20 pm UTC Don't hate me for this - I'm really excited for the next gen versions of GTA5. – Martin Robinson 20:21 pm UTC Though to be honest it's hard to see much of an upgrade in that trailer. – Martin Robinson 20:21 pm UTC Euronymous: You're hated now Martin *sadface* – Martin Robinson 20:22 pm UTC GhostWire: Tokyo! Looking very much like an early 00s Atlus game. – Martin Robinson 20:22 pm UTC I mean that as a compliment! I just think of Maken X whenever I see this. – Martin Robinson 20:22 pm UTC But, like, a good Maken X. – Martin Robinson 20:22 pm UTC Hopefully. – Martin Robinson 20:23 pm UTC This has been great so far - no real let up and some fun surprises. – Martin Robinson 20:24 pm UTC Here is Guardians of the Galaxy! – Martin Robinson 20:24 pm UTC ganonms: No mention to Bethesda or Microsoft in that Ghostwire trailer... Ha, good spot! I sort of wondered where they were! – Martin Robinson 20:26 pm UTC The writing seemed bubbly enough, but the animation couldn't quite keep up. Still looked like a lot of fun, mind. – Martin Robinson 20:26 pm UTC Oh this is the Vampire Masquerade battle royale that I believe is out already? – Martin Robinson 20:27 pm UTC I was going to say this is basically an advert - but this whole 40 minutes is an advert so that would have been something of a nonsense. – Martin Robinson 20:27 pm UTC Deathloop! Which is out next week, and which I think I'm allowed to say I really like? – Martin Robinson 20:27 pm UTC Or like what I've played of, at least - which for embargo purposes is the first five hours. – Martin Robinson 20:28 pm UTC It's mad and stylish and a bit more action-oriented than the likes of Dishonored. – Martin Robinson 20:33 pm UTC Apologies for the brief silence there - my laptop crashed just as the Kid A/Amnesia Radiohead experience by Epic Games was announced. Glitchcore! – Martin Robinson 20:33 pm UTC But here's Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy being remastered for PS5 and PC. – Martin Robinson 20:34 pm UTC Now that Sony's got Nixxes I think PC's a big part of everything they do now. – Martin Robinson 20:34 pm UTC Hermen Hulst also has one of his shirt buttons undone. – Martin Robinson 20:34 pm UTC They've done it again. – Martin Robinson 20:35 pm UTC I'm jelly. My knees trembling. – Martin Robinson 20:35 pm UTC Everyone else will be getting in a tizz about this Wolverine game from Insomniac. – Martin Robinson 20:35 pm UTC And I'm just thinking about Hermen and Jim's undone shirt buttons. – Martin Robinson 20:36 pm UTC Yeah fuck all that though, here's Gran Turismo 7. – Martin Robinson 20:36 pm UTC Being absolutely brilliantly overblown with church organ music grinding over pistons and Porsches. – Martin Robinson 20:37 pm UTC And the Porsche 917 Living Legend concept I think? – Martin Robinson 20:37 pm UTC Would much rather it was a proper 917. – Martin Robinson 20:37 pm UTC The return of career mode, as previously trailed - and it looks to amp up the collectathon side of things. – Martin Robinson 20:38 pm UTC Car mods are back too - as excited as I am for that I wonder whether they'll get close to what you can do in Forza. – Martin Robinson 20:38 pm UTC Trial Mountain! The GR Yaris! – Martin Robinson 20:38 pm UTC JEEPS! More Vision cars! Skylines drifting through Tokyo! LE MANS AT NIGHT AND IN THE RAIN! – Martin Robinson 20:38 pm UTC LE MANS AT NIGHT AND IN THE RAIN. – Martin Robinson 20:39 pm UTC I'd really like to play that video game please. – Martin Robinson 20:39 pm UTC And this Spiderman sequel too while you're at it. – Martin Robinson 20:40 pm UTC Wolverine is a long way off, I'd imagine. I'm up for Venom in Spiderman 2 though - which itself isn't until 2023. – Martin Robinson 20:40 pm UTC You might even be looking at 2025 for Wolverine. – Martin Robinson 20:40 pm UTC Here, then, is the new God of War. – Martin Robinson 20:40 pm UTC He doesn't look any happier than last time out. – Martin Robinson 20:41 pm UTC I need to endeavour a bit more with the most recent God of War - I've bounced off it hard twice. Which is odd as I've loved the older games. – Martin Robinson 20:41 pm UTC I think I just really dislike that kid. – Martin Robinson 20:42 pm UTC This looks a lot like more God of War, though, which I'm sure will delight many. – Martin Robinson 20:43 pm UTC Aye that it does. God of War Ragnarok looking very meaty indeed upon our first look at it. – Martin Robinson 20:43 pm UTC And that's the meat of the show, I believe. – Martin Robinson 20:45 pm UTC A strong showing, I thought - I'd love more dates and details when it comes to the likes of Gran Turismo 7, but of course I do. – Martin Robinson 20:45 pm UTC Wolverine was a pleasant surprise, Spiderman 2 is of course a yes please. – Martin Robinson 20:45 pm UTC (oh I missed that Gran Turismo 7 is out next March!) – Martin Robinson 20:46 pm UTC Feel free to tune out - because that's exactly what I'm doing now! – Martin Robinson 20:47 pm UTC It's been lovely having you here along with me. The news team, who have more stamina than me, will be keeping the site updated with the drip of information from this post-show section. I, however, am off to bed. – Martin Robinson 20:47 pm UTC themightyant: Enjoy the pub Martin! I WASN'T IN THE PUB! I WAS JUST USING THEIR WIFI. – Martin Robinson 20:48 pm UTC Also this bottle of wine I just had would have cost like £15 in the pub as opposed to the fiver it cost me. – Martin Robinson Comments Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More Blogs Digital Foundry DF Direct Weekly: do we really need a Horizon Zero Dawn remake? 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