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.

Stellar Blade Demo Arrives March 29

One of my most anticipated games of the year, the PlayStation Exclusive Stellar Blade, drops a demo on PS5 later this week on March 29. Additionally, if you decide to try out the game, your save data from the demo will carry over to the full release.

Check out the demo teaser trailer for the game!

Broximar’s 2023 Gaming Year in Review

My gaming experience in 2023 was a wild ride that I did not expect. I started the year excited about Fire Emblem Engage but dropped it halfway through when the kid wasn’t a fan of tactical combat. They were five-and-a-half. I realized early on that the year would be dictated by what games we could play together. This realization made for a wonderful and expansive year in gaming.

A four-panel image with Star Rail, Diablo IV, star field and Lego fortnite

Text on top reads Broximar’s 2023 gaming year in revieww

Me: I don’t have time for video games

Correction: I have no time to play games made for adults

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