PlayStation’s domination of the console space is nigh on absolute. They even have some of the best VR on the market.
What will the next year of gaming on PlayStation look like?
The Last of Us: Part 2
Developer: Naughty Dog
Release: Early 2019
Platform: PlayStation 4
Years have passed since the world was enveloped by brain-altering fungus but survival looks as difficult as always. This has to be one of the most anticipated games of the whole generation. Fingers crossed Naughty Dog can exceed the humongous expectations we’ve foisted on them.
Call of Duty 4: Black Ops Legacy Maps
Developer: Treyarch
Release: October 12
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Black Ops 1 & 2 maps are coming to Black Ops 3 & 4. I have fond memories with all of these maps, should make for some good nostalgia.
Ghost of Tsushima
Developer: Sucker Punch
Release: Early 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
One of the most stunning games to be shown this year, every scene looks like a meticulous instagram post. It’s clear we can expect big things from Ghost of Tsushima.
Control
Developer: Remedy Games
Release: Early 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Remedy have always been strong at making visually intriguing games. Control represents that dial being cranked to 11.
Resident Evil 2 Remake
Developer: Capcom
Release: January 25
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Resident Evil 2 gets one heck of a face lift.
Trover Saves the Universe
Developer: Squanch Games
Release: Early 2019
Platform: PS4, PSVR
Job Simulator and Virtual Rickality were both pretty enjoyable. Can Squanch Games squanch it?
Kingdom Hearts 3
Developer: Square Enix Business Division 3
Release: February 29
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Surely making live action and animated worlds look good in the same game is a difficult task? Not if you’re Square Enix.
Death Stranding
Developer: Kojima Productions
Release: Early 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Every time someone says they “have no idea what’s going on!”, Kojima grows in power tenfold.
Nioh 2
Developer: Team Ninja
Release: Early 2019
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Yokai threaten the people of Nippon again, grab your Elixers and take the hunt to them.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Developer: Insomniac
Release: Early 2019
Platform: PlayStation 4
Spidey faces off against 5 of his biggest enemies and a mysterious ringleader. I’m very impressed at the scale of this game, the city is huge and traversing it looks effortless.
Déraciné
Developer: FromSoftware
Release: Early 2019
Platform: PSVR
On first pass you might not think FromSoftware would lend itself to a thoughtful, artsy, VR puzzle game but it really does make sense. They know that often less is more, context matters and they can world build with the best. As a PSVR owner and FromFanboy, I’ll be getting this for sure.
Destiny 2: Forsaken
Developer: Bungie
Release: September 4
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Nathan Fillion finds a way out of his lifetime contract as Cayde-6. I really did enjoy my time with Destiny but I don’t know if this is enough to get me back in.
