Sony Interactive Entertainment held the first day of PlayStation® Matsuri 2018 in Osaka on October 28. The event was a huge success, bringing in over 2,200 gamers. This is the full report.
PlayStation® Matsuri 2018 is an ongoing series of events that lets players have a go at game titles that were exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Over 550 people were lined up way before the doors opened excited to try out some of the most topical and anticipated PlayStation® games of today.
The line-up of games to play was diverse. It included Days Gone, an action-adventure title set for release on April 26, 2019 that lit a fire amongst gamers during it screening at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts III―which is dropping on January 25, 2019―also made an appearance, which has made headlines not only for coming as the long-awaited next main entry to the Kingdom Hearts series but for Hikaru Utada’s return to sing both the opening and ending themes. The upcoming role-playing game Inazuma Eleven Ares caught the attention of both kids and adults alike. Developed and published by Level-5 (Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom), the game will be released in Japan this winter and worldwide sometime in 2019.
There was also a chance for game fans to experience the latest in PlayStation®VR. Titles included Astro Bot: Rescue Mission which was released on October 4 as well as Everybody’s Golf VR hitting systems in 2019. People were enjoying the exhilarating swinging mechanics which made it feel like they were really playing golf.
PlayStation® Matsuri’s always-popular exclusive merchandise also saw a return this year. Lots of people dashed to get their hands on the range of clothes and miscellaneous items bearing designs of popular game titles and characters.
Pro gamers and general attendees of the events also clashed on stage. Former No.1 worldwide player UyuRiyu, official JeSU pro team Libalent Vertex and others joined the battle during rounds of Fortnite. For Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 event attendees were split into two teams for a heated 5v5 battle.
There was event a special photo corner with a Kingdom Hearts III background where you could take photos wielding a keyblade as well another photo corner with the bike from Days Gone. Players were also given a whole range of novelty items depending on what game they played.
The event will subsequently be held in Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Sendai and Sapporo.
Information
PlayStation® Matsuri 2018
Website: http://pscom.jp/matsuri
Osaka (*Finished)
Date: October 28, 2018
Time: 11:00-18:00
Venue: Congres Convention Center
Fukuoka
Date: November 4, 2018
Time: 11:00-18:00
Venue: ACROS Fukuoka, B2F Event Hall
https://www.acros.or.jp/access/
Hiroshima
Date: November 11, 2018
Time: 11:00-18:00
Venue: Hiroshima Convention Hall
http://www.hir.conventionhall.jp/access.html
Sendai
Date: November 25, 2018
Time: 11:00-18:00
Venue: Sun Festa
http://www.sunfesta.or.jp/map/
Sapporo
Date: December 22, 2018
Time: 11:00-18:00
Venue: Sapporo Convention Center – Large Hall
RELATED ENTRIES
-
The Street Fighter series is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022. Fans are excited following the announcement that Street Fighter 6 will be coming sometime in 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam!
Along with an announcement trailer, characters for the upcoming title have been revealed. Fan favorites Ryu, Jack, and Chun-Li are back along with all eight original ‘World Warriors’ characters from Street Fighter II. A new character for the sixth installment, Jamie, has also been revealed! The game will be powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, previously used to develop Devil May Cry 5, Monster Hunter Rise, and Resident Evil Village. Early footage of the game is extremely smooth, bringing the classic fighting game into a new generation. Fans will be able to engage with three distinct game modes: Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub.
The beginning of the newly-released trailer shows off the World Tour mode, taking place in sprawling Metro City. The game will feature an extensive single-player adventure mode. What kinds of experiences await?
Street Fighter 6 will introduce a new ‘Drive’ System, allowing players more free reign when it comes to experimenting with how best to use a particular character. Five different techniques can be used when the Drive Gauge is filled, and these can be used to enhance a player’s offensive or defensive options. Players can also engage an Overdrive Art similar to EX Special Moves from past titles.
Fans will notice the TV show-like quality of the announcement trailer. Streamers will find this an incredibly enjoyable game to play while chatting with viewers, as Street Fighter 6 will include real-time in-game commentary with audio recorded by “well-known talent from the fighting game community.”
Look for more Street Fighter 6 news coming soon!
©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Information
Street Fighter 6
Release Date: 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Official Site: https://www.streetfighter.com/6/ -
A trailer was released for the upcoming video game Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions which is set for release worldwide on PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ on August 28, 2020.
What is Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions?
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is the first console game based on the internationally beloved manga masterpiece Captain Tsubasa in 10 years. It will be fast-paced an arcade-style football game featuring familiar faces from the series in anime graphics.
New Trailer showcases high-speed gameplay
Check out the epic trailer release for the game on the official PlayStation YouTube channel below.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – Street Date Announcement Trailer | PS4
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-Order Bonuses
1. Shutetsu Uniform
2. Meiwa FC Uniform
3. Tsubasa’s Challenge Ball to Wakabayashi・Download Purchase Bonus
If you pre-order the game by September 23, 2020, you can receive the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment uniform.©Yōichi Takahashi / Shueisha･2018 Captain Tsubasa Production Committee
©BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Information
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Release Date: August 27, 2020
Platforms: PlayStation®4 / Nintendo Switch™
Players 1-4 (Online/Offline)
Genre: Soccer Actionジャンル：サッカーアクション
CERO Rating: AOfficial Website: https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/captain-tsubasa/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions
*PlayStation and PS4 are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
*The Nintendo Switch logo and Nintendo Switch are registered trademarks of Nintendo. ©2017 Nintendo
*YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.
*The photos shown are of a product still in development.
*The information in this article are correct at the time of publishing. The product is subject to change without notice in the run up to and after its release. -
Hikaru Utada recently concluded her 2018 Laughter in the Dark Tour―her first tour in almost 12 years―on the day of her 20th anniversary. The next big event happening for the singer (as well as the release of Kingdom Hearts III) is the release of her own content on the PlayStation®4 for PSVR.
Titled Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018 – “Hikaru” & “Chikai” – VR, the software enables you to watch Utada’s live performances of the Japanese Kingdom Hearts theme songs Hikari and Chikai from the tour. Both songs will be released worldwide on January 18, 2019 for free but PlayStation®Plus users will be able to download Hikari before everyone else on Christmas Day.
Fans can look forward to experiencing that immersive 3D environment offered by PlayStation®VR. Users will be able to watch the songs live from three different angles.
The PlayStation Japan YouTube channel posted a launch trailer for the software as well as a behind-the-scenes video where you can see Hikaru Utada getting ready for her performance at Yokohama Arena on the Laughter in the Dark Tour.
Behind-The-Scenes Video
Launch Trailer
Hikaru Utada will release her new single Face My Fears on January 18, 2019 which serve as the opening theme song to the upcoming video game Kingdom Hearts III by Square Enix.
Information
Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018 – “Hikaru” & “Chikai” – VR
Product Page (Japanese): www.jp.playstation.com/games/hikaru-utada-laughter-in-the-dark-tour-2018-ps4/
*Available to PS Plus players earlier via the PlayStation™ Store.*PlayStation®VR is required to use this software.
Face My Fears
On Sale: January 18, 2019
Price: ¥1,400 (Tax Included)
Order Page: https://erj.lnk.to/Tb3UTWN(Overseas: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/ESCL-5150?s_ssid=e32d235be2d9219691)
iTunes: https://erj.lnk.to/x3T5NWN
Face My Fears Limited Pressing Vinyl Edition
On Sale: March 6, 2019
Price: ¥2,500 [ESJL 3114]
*Includes poster drawn by Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura.
Order Page: https://erj.lnk.to/zdxOJWN
Hikaru Utada Official Website: www.utadahikaru.jp
