State of Play: The Last of Us Part II on Wednesday

Started by the-pi-guy, May 25, 2020, 07:22 PM

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the-pi-guy

May 25, 2020, 07:22 PM
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/05/25/state-of-play-get-a-preview-of-the-last-of-us-part-ii-wednesday/
QuoteHi all – we're putting the finishing touches on a new episode of State of Play that will air this Wednesday, May 27 at 1:00pm Pacific Time / 4:00pm Eastern Time on Twitch and YouTube.
The current cut is clocking in a little more than 20 minutes, ending with an extended sequence showing off about eight minutes of never-before-seen gameplay.
And no, there won't be any PS5 news or updates in this episode, just a deep dive into the world of The Last of Us Part II.

Legend

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May 25, 2020, 08:33 PM
Cool.

I will not watch this, but I love this format.

the-pi-guy

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May 25, 2020, 08:37 PM
Quote from: Legend on May 25, 2020, 08:33 PMCool.

I will not watch this, but I love this format.
Skipping it too.

I imagine this is what they must have meant by smaller events.

nnodley

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May 26, 2020, 01:22 PM
yep only seen the first trailer/gameplay and thats it.  Gotta stay blind for this

the-pi-guy

#4
May 26, 2020, 02:59 PM
I think it's kind of weird that TLoU is getting this after GoT.  

Legend

#5
May 26, 2020, 05:50 PM
Quote from: the-Pi-guy on May 26, 2020, 02:59 PMI think it's kind of weird that TLoU is getting this after GoT.  


You think TLOU should have gone first?

the-pi-guy

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May 26, 2020, 06:34 PM
Quote from: Legend on May 26, 2020, 05:50 PMYou think TLOU should have gone first?
GoT has had less showings so it makes sense why a big showing was needed.  TLoU doesn't really have that deficit and it's also an established game.  

And considering TLoU comes out first, I have to wonder if this was the plan all along.  
Did Naughty Dog just take more time to finish their showing?  Was that just the schedule the whole time?  

Legend

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May 27, 2020, 03:10 PM
Quote from: the-Pi-guy on May 26, 2020, 06:34 PMGoT has had less showings so it makes sense why a big showing was needed.  TLoU doesn't really have that deficit and it's also an established game.  

And considering TLoU comes out first, I have to wonder if this was the plan all along.  
Did Naughty Dog just take more time to finish their showing?  Was that just the schedule the whole time?  

Also going with your other post.

Quote from: the-Pi-guy on May 27, 2020, 03:02 PMI guess one benefit/drawback of a digital event is how easy the date can be changed.  


This does seem poorly scheduled.

At the very least it should be at a different time. A historic rocket launch is literally set to happen during the same hour and that has been scheduled for months. If the launch happens today, there is no way that TLOU2 will be the top news story on the internet.

Xevross

#8
May 27, 2020, 03:26 PM
Quote from: Legend on May 27, 2020, 03:10 PMAlso going with your other post.


This does seem poorly scheduled.

At the very least it should be at a different time. A historic rocket launch is literally set to happen during the same hour and that has been scheduled for months. If the launch happens today, there is no way that TLOU2 will be the top news story on the internet.
Was about to say the rocket thing may just be America but I see it on the front page of BBC UK also. Well it'll top the gaming news at least.

I agree its really weird, I guess Sony knows everyone's just going to buy it anyway and they don't have to stress the details, just put the videos and gamplay out there and it'll sell itself. Probably applies to both games, Ghost has a lot of hype.

Legend

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May 27, 2020, 03:34 PM
Quote from: Xevross on May 27, 2020, 03:26 PMWas about to say the rocket thing may just be America but I see it on the front page of BBC UK also. Well it'll top the gaming news at least.

I agree its really weird, I guess Sony knows everyone's just going to buy it anyway and they don't have to stress the details, just put the videos and gamplay out there and it'll sell itself. Probably applies to both games, Ghost has a lot of hype.
Going with your point, why does TLOU2 need a state of play at all?

It already had a really cool gameplay demo and it doesn't seem like going over the gameplay systems is necessary.

Xevross

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May 27, 2020, 03:37 PM
Quote from: Legend on May 27, 2020, 03:34 PMGoing with your point, why does TLOU2 need a state of play at all?

It already had a really cool gameplay demo and it doesn't seem like going over the gameplay systems is necessary.
I guess its been a while since new gameplay was shown and the game still needs advertising. I was meaning the actual date and details of the SOP probably don't matter at all, but a SOP within 2 months of launch is probably still very helpful for sales.

Legend

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May 27, 2020, 03:39 PM
Quote from: Xevross on May 27, 2020, 03:37 PMI guess its been a while since new gameplay was shown and the game still needs advertising. I was meaning the actual date and details of the SOP probably don't matter at all, but a SOP within 2 months of launch is probably still very helpful for sales.
Doesn't the game launch in 3 weeks? 20 minutes just seems like so much time to fill.

Xevross

#12
May 27, 2020, 03:42 PM
Quote from: Legend on May 27, 2020, 03:39 PMDoesn't the game launch in 3 weeks? 20 minutes just seems like so much time to fill.
Yep. Well I'm sure ND know exactly what they want show and have planned it well.

the-pi-guy

#13
May 27, 2020, 03:46 PM
I'm kind of wondering if they had a gameplay trailer planned, and changed it to a full state of play after seeing Ghost of Tsushima's.  

Legend

#14
May 27, 2020, 03:50 PM
Quote from: the-Pi-guy on May 27, 2020, 03:46 PMI'm kind of wondering if they had a gameplay trailer planned, and changed it to a full state of play after seeing Ghost of Tsushima's.  
So who volunteers to watch this thing to see if that's the case?  :P

This close to launch I guess that's possible. The full game is finished so it wouldn't take as much time to change what is shown.
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