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5:55PM- Yep, that’s the State of Play. This one kept up the pace, and a lot of the upcoming games look interesting, from007 First Lightto theFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster. Some of the killer games making the rumor rounds didn’t make the cut, but that’s not to say we won’t hear news about major franchises likeResident Evilsometime this week with Summer Game Fest ahead. Thanks for tuning in!

5:54PM- Highlight reel recapping upcoming games now. Looks like things are coming to a close here.

5:49PM- More discussion of the Marvel game, which does look very cool stylistically. There can’t be too much of the showcase left, as it was promised to be 40+ minutes rather than an hour.

UPDATE: 2025-05-26 17:47 EST

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Soulsrevealed

A new Marvel fighting game coming to PS5 and PC in 2026

5:46PM-They’re showing a Marvel fighting game fully dubbed in Japanese.Marvel vs Arc System Works?

5:45PM- Well, I guess not. Just the promise of a gameplay deep dive in July forYotei.

5:44PM-Ghost of Yoteiis on-screen now. Hopefully we’ll see a good bit of gameplay footage now rather than another trailer that focuses on the cinematic storytelling (no complaints there, it’s just time to get a little more).

UPDATE: 2025-07-27 17:42 EST

First Light 007 releases in 2026

IOI’s new James Bond game reveals a release date and promises more gameplay footage soon.

5:40PM- I’m very excited for the new Bond game - getting theHitmanmakers on James Bond feels like anIndiana Jones and the Great Circle-style recipe for success. We’ve gone from almost no information about the game to a big cinematic reveal here, showcasing the relatively youthful look of the new take on 007.

5:40PM- IOI James Bond time!

5:39PM- We’re cooling down a bit as we talk about some classic game additions to the Catalog. A lull before we probably hit a big final reveal (or several).

5:38PM-Sword of the Sea, out on August 19 in the PlayStation Plus game catalog.

5:36PM- The update - 2026 release window. Now onto a new game from theJourney/Flowercreators.

5:34PM- Next up isSea of Remnants, a somewhat piratical game that we already knew about. It’s got a nice art style. Hopefully we’ll get a release update.

5:33PM-Thief VR:Legacy of Shadowwas followed by a new game calledTides of Tomorrow.AnAstro Botinterlude is revealing some new challenges, characters, and the return of a themed controller.

5:31PM- It’s a State of Play, so of course we have to have a VR game or two. This time, theThiefseries is hitting PSVR2.

Nioh 3 Revealed

Koei Tecmo has revealedNioh 3for early 2026.

5:28PM- Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja are now showcasing some stylish action.Nioh 3?

5:26PM- We’re onto footage fromMetal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eaternow. It looks like what we’ve seen before -Snake Eaterin a very Unreal Engine 5 style. If you’re all about realistic detail, this should be right up your alley, although I mourn the original look of the game a bit.

UPDATE: 2025-08-01 17:25 EST

Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection revealed

Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, an anthology of the classic bloody fighting games, is coming this year.

5:24PM- Digital Eclipse is showcasing aMortal Kombatcollection, which might feature the museum-like nature ofAtari 50.

5:23PM- Climbing games seem to be in these days, and the next up isCairn, releasing November 5. Demo today.

5:22PM-Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shotsfollows it up with a September 4 release date. We’re getting lots of games very quickly right now. TheNinja Gaiden2D gameRageboundis up next,arriving on July 31.

5:21PM- AndHirogami, an origami-style game coming on September 3 from Namco Singapore.

5:20PM- Bennett Foddy’s new gameBaby Stepsis on-screen. If you’re a big fan ofGetting Over It(I’m not especially), look out for the September 8 release.

UPDATE: 2025-06-25 17:19 EST

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles revealed

AFinal Fantasy Tacticsremaster is coming on September 30, with classic and enhanced options in-game.

5:18PM-Final Fantasy Tactics!A remaster is on its way.

5:17PM-Bloodstainedis followed by footage ofDigimon Story: Time Stranger, which is nothing new, but it looks a lot more ambitious than many previousDigimongames. It’s coming on October 3.

UPDATE: 2025-07-04 17:13 EST

Silent Hill F Release Date Confirmed

Silent Hill fis releasing on June 28, 2025. Pre-orders are open.

5:11PM- The atmosphere of the newSilent Hillgame continues to look great, which is the main thing to get right. It looks like it’s handling the setting shake-up just fine.

5:11PM- Anything from Suda51 is bound to be interesting, so I’m on board forRomeo is a Dead Man. After a brief message from Suda, we’ve moved onto footage fromSilent Hill f, which takes the series to a rural Japanese setting.

UPDATE: 2025-05-24 17:09 EST

Romeo is a Dead Man revealed.

A new game fromNo More Heroesdirector Suda51 calledRomeo is a Dead Manhas been revealed.

Capcom’s Pragmata is releasing in 2026

Previously indefinitely delayed, Pragmata confirms a 2026 release window.

5:05PM- Capcom’sPragmatais on-screen now. Sci-fi story with the usual themes about AI and robots.

5:02PM- The first game showcased here isLumines: Arise, coming in the fall. The puzzle game series looks more stylized than ever, invoking something similar toTetris Effect.

5:01PM- State of Play is live!

4:30PM, Ben- We’re tuning in for June 2025 State of Play event, which will provide a look at PlayStation’s upcoming slate of releases starting at 5PM ET. Sony is still playing coy about what games might appear at the showcase, but there’s a chance that some heavy-hitters likeResident EvilandFinal Fantasycould make appearances. you’re able to follow along with the video below, and I’ll be providing updates and commentary for all the key reveals as I live-blog throughout.