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Arcade Paradise launches on PS4 & PS5 on August 11
Delivering a premium colony simulator with RimWorld Console Edition
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Man of Medan, Arcadegeddon

Arcade Paradise launches on PS4 & PS5 on August 11

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 02:03 PM PDT

Hello everyone! I'm Andreas Firnigl, CEO and founder of Nosebleed Interactive. We've been developing our retro arcade / part sim management game, Arcade Paradise, for the past three years, and I'm super excited (and relieved!) to reveal that the game will launch on PS4 and PS5 on August 11 – You can also wishlist the game on PS5 now.

Arcade Paradise launches on PS4 & PS5 on August 11

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Arcade Paradise is a 90’s themed arcade management simulator where every game is fully playable.

You play as Ashley, a 19-year-old college drop out. Tasked by your father, played marvelously by the award-winning Doug Cockle, (you may know him as Geralt from The Witcher series) you manage the day-to-day tasks of running the family's King Wash laundromat business. Things start to get interesting when you discover that those dusty old arcade machines lying in the back room have more business potential than the actual laundromat. Ka-ching! Ashley's imagination runs wild and you embark on a journey that takes you from dreary dead-end job to arcade empire as you experience what it'd be like to run your own games arcade.

There are over 35 fully playable arcade games to unlock within the game, which have all been built from the ground up, and each game has its own gameplay, stories, missions and high scores to set. From a development point of view, this gave us quite a few challenges! (we'll save that for another blog discussion, tho).

Wash, Profit, Rinse, Repeat

I'm excited to also be able to give you a first look at our new release date trailer, The Grind, which showcases the core gameplay loop. Revealing how managing profits, grinding through, (very video-gamey) apparently mundane, (but actually weirdly enjoyable) chores, allows players to build and expand their very own arcade empire. Unblocking the toilet, peeling gum off floors, doing the laundry, and picking up litter, all act as mini games, from which you can reinvest profits into the arcade. In Arcade Paradise you'll need to juggle laundromat management and arcade management, and you'll need to play the games in order to maximize their profitability. It's safe to say the road to Arcade Paradise won't be easy, but we think it'll be super fun.

Relive 90's Gaming Nostalgia

If you grew up in 90s like me, you'll probably know and appreciate just how popular arcades were. As a teenager, I was obsessed with video games and skateboarding and music. We were inspired by classic arcade games from past 3 decades – the game takes you through the 8, 16, and 32-bit eras, with inspirations up to the original PlayStation era – but we've also tried to add a modern take, so each game feels authentic but in reality, they are much more modern. For us, Arcade Paradise is a celebration of the greatest ever gaming era, in fact the game is so nostalgia-inducing you can almost feel the sticky arcade carpet.

Block Rockin' Beats

As with video games, we are also big fans of music and in particular music from the 90s. It was an amazing era for music, not least because of its creativity and range of amazing genres. The soundtrack to Arcade Paradise is inspired by some of the greatest music of that decade, providing a thumping hi-energy accompaniment via the in-game jukebox.

Arcade Paradise is the biggest game we have ever created as a studio and we can't wait for you to embark on your journey from rags to arcade riches when it launches on PS4 and PS5 on August 11

Thanks for reading and we'll see you soon at Arcade Paradise.

Delivering a premium colony simulator with RimWorld Console Edition

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 09:30 AM PDT

RimWorld Console Edition, the critically acclaimed sci-fi colony simulator, lands on PlayStation 4 July 29. RimWorld intelligently generates stories with one of three A.I. storytellers through intricate and deep systems. No two colonies or adventures are ever the same.

Enjoy countless hours of unpredictable, sometimes brutally challenging, strategic gameplay with RimWorld Console Edition. Create and develop primitive colonies into futuristic havens, defend against rival factions attacking your base, manage colonists with unique personalities and much more. You will encounter moral dilemmas and difficult decisions making unforgettable stories of triumph and loss.

Bringing RimWorld to PlayStation 4 systems was a great challenge to overcome for the team. A lot of careful thought, design, and work has gone into every aspect of the game to seamlessly transition RimWorld's critically acclaimed gameplay to PlayStation audiences. To ensure that console players have the best experience possible, the team has been working hard optimising RimWorld to best utilise PlayStation hardware, designing an intuitive interface which doesn't lose its rich detail and functionality, while translating systems and controls for an unmatched colony simulator experience on PlayStation 4.

Optimising RimWorld for PlayStation 4

Colony simulators like RimWorld are complex beasts that look deceptively simple, with a variety of resource heavy processes in the background. RimWorld itself is one of the deepest in the genre, with its A.I. storytellers intelligently simulating psychology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

To maintain this level of complexity and high standard of performance which PlayStation players have come to expect, the team have developed console exclusive optimisations to best use the hardware – such as completely reworking how the game previews in-progress constructions, and how they are displayed in-game; overhauling how the game handles memory and optimising it for consoles. As you play and your colony grows, the game is required to simulate more and more elements, so we wanted to ensure that you have the smoothest experience possible.

Designing a management simulator user interface for consoles

One of the first challenges we faced with RimWorld Console Edition was how we were going to translate all of the functionality from RimWorld's interface to PlayStation 4 systems. RimWorld features an extremely functional menu with hundreds of construction, management and combat tools required to play the game. Whilst RimWorld's UI is perfect for mouse and keyboard, it required a full makeover and rework for the DualShock 4 (and DualSense wireless controller via PS5 backwards compatibility).

Retaining the level of detail for a sit-back couch experience without compromising the depth of world building and narrative generation was always going to be difficult, but we are excited to provide console players with an intuitive and attractive user interface, without sacrificing the core functionality of the original game. Every design decision was made with speed of action first and foremost – no unnecessary animations or ornate flourishes, just clear readability that elevates story and player controls.

Translating vast functionality for a controller

Our control scheme is built around input modifiers and context sensitive menus which change depending on what you have selected, adding a bunch of flexibility and gives us more value and scope with the number of inputs we must utilise.

RimWorld Console Edition's interface is designed from the ground up to work with controllers and the number of inputs available to the player. The majority of the user interface is navigable using the triggers, allowing players easy access to all key actions with the tap of a finger. Every menu has been designed with this in mind, and everything is quickly accessible with simple inputs, creating a quick, smooth and intuitive experience.

Full, premium colony simulator on PlayStation 4

RimWorld Console Edition is a premium colony simulator experience on PlayStation 4. The team have worked endlessly to best capitalise on PS4 hardware to offer a smooth gameplay experience, even as your colony continues to grow and your game increases in complexity, created a seamless, intuitive interface which looks great on television screens, and perfectly translated RimWorld's complex gameplay and endless options to controllers.

Pre-order RimWorld Console Edition starting today for PlayStation 4, releasing on July 29. Digital Deluxe includes the Royalty DLC and three days early access on July 26.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Man of Medan, Arcadegeddon

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 08:30 AM PDT

The all-new PlayStation Plus is now available globally. Today, we're pleased to share the monthly games that will be included in July for PlayStation Plus. From July 5 to August 1, all PlayStation Plus members can add Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan and Arcadegeddon to their game library.

Also, check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.

Now, let's take a closer look at the titles.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time | PS4/PS5

An all-new Crash adventure awaits! Dr. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse. Wield four powerful guardians of space and time that give Crash and Coco the power to bend the rules of reality and conquer dangerous obstacles in exciting new ways. And you'll not only play as the wumping, jumping, marsupial duo: experience things from different perspectives with the one and only Dr. Neo Cortex. Play as Crash, Coco, Tawna, Dingodile, or Dr. Neo Cortex and battle bosses such as N. Gin, Louise, Nitrus Brio, and Nefarious Tropy.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan | PS4

In this branching, cinematic horror game from the creator of Until Dawn and The Quarry, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister. All playable characters can live or die, with the choices you make deciding their fate. Experience your terrifying story alone, with a friend online* or go for safety in numbers with up to five players offline.

Arcadegeddon | PS4/PS5

Gilly, the owner of a local arcade, is trying to save his business from a faceless mega-corporation, Fun Fun Co. …and what better way to stick it to the man than with a brand-spanking-new super game. Unfortunately, the corp gets wind of Gilly's plan and launches a cyberattack, injecting a virus into the game. Now it's up to you to rise up and save both the game and the last remaining local arcade in this ever-evolving co-op multiplayer shooter. Offering a mix of PvE and PvP gameplay, you and up to 3 friends online* to explore multiple biomes, compete in mini games, find hidden chests, and battle a crazy cast of enemies and bosses.

Last chance to download June's PlayStation Plus games

PlayStation Plus members should be sure to add the following titles to their game library by July 4: God of War (2018), Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.

Stay tuned to PlayStation Blog for PlayStation Plus monthly game updates.

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*Online multiplayer requires a PlayStation Plus membership. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/PSPlusTerms.

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