PlayStation announces Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

Starting on Friday, August 9 at 7 am PT in the U.S. and 10 am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Portugal, customers will be able to pre-order the DualSense wireless controller – Astro Bot Limited Edition from direct.playstation.com and select retailers. Pre-orders will also be available on the same day through select retailers in other global markets. The DualSense wireless controller – Astro Bot Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for $79.99/ €79.99 / £69.99 / ¥11,980 and will launch on September 6, alongside the launch of Astro Bot.

       

The controller’s design incorporates Astro’s distinctive blue accents on the handles and buttons, intricately carved sci-fi lines, and the trademark whimsical pair of eyes on the touch pad. It is truly a remarkable piece of art, and we are thoroughly pleased with the final outcome here at Team Asobi.

Full details can be found on the PlayStation Blog.

Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Next Showcase Airing on July 29, 2024

One of the most anticipated games of the Fall, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is holding the next showcase video on July 29, 2024, at 6 pm PT/2 am BST on the official ATLUS YouTube Channel.

The showcase, Metaphor: ReFantazio “ATLUS Exclusive” Showcase—Characters, will reveal more details about Metaphor: ReFantazio’s dynamic cast of characters, social systems, and the intense battle for the king’s crown. Studio Zero director Katsura Hashino will lead the upcoming livestream, which will feature English subtitles and dubbed audio.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a full-scale fantasy RPG from the creative minds of the Persona series. Players will write their destiny and rise above fear as they step into a fantasy world unlike any other. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches October 11, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam. Physical and digital pre-orders are available now.

‘Core Keeper’ Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass

Get ready for an adventure! Core Keeper, the thrilling award-winning mining sandbox game, will be joining Xbox Game Pass Day One. You can play it on console, PC, and cloud when it launches on Xbox Series X|S and the Microsoft Store for Windows PC on August 27th.

Get ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime! Soon, you’ll be harvesting relics and resources to construct your base, creating cutting-edge tools, and exploring a world that is constantly changing. Whether you go solo or team up with friends, you’ll delve into enigmatic biomes, improve your skills, come face to face with the Cavelings, and take on legendary Titans to unlock the potential of the Core. All this and more await you as you journey at your own pace through an enchanting underground sandbox. There, you’ll cultivate gardens, fish in mysterious waters, perfect recipes, raise pets, drive vehicles, and venture out alone or with friends to shape an unforgettable experience entirely on your own. Are you ready for the adventure that awaits?

Core Keeper is available now on Steam Early Access, and will be available on consoles and PC 1.0 on August 27th. To keep up with the latest info & updates, follow @CoreKeeperGame and join the community on Discord.