All articles tagged with #astro bot
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Push Square
Astro Bot's Christmas level, Winter Wonder, is the best festive experience on PS5, offering a joyful, open-ended, and creatively designed stage that showcases the game's mechanics and provides a fun holiday-themed adventure with puzzles, exploration, and rewards.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Push Square
Lumines Arise for PS5 will feature an exclusive Astro Bot Loomii avatar in its Digital Deluxe edition, created through a serendipitous collaboration between Enhance and Team Asobi, celebrating mutual admiration and early PSVR support, with the avatar available as standalone DLC for $5.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by GameSpot
Astro Bot celebrates its first anniversary, becoming a meaningful game that has inspired and captivated a new generation of gamers, much like Mario did for previous generations, with its approachable design and engaging gameplay, and holds personal significance for the author as a nostalgic and influential experience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
Sony is expanding its gaming empire by investing heavily in its first-party studios to create iconic titles and franchises, while balancing creative independence with strategic oversight to avoid costly failures like the collapse of Firewalk Studios' Concord game. The company aims to produce diverse, high-quality games that differentiate PlayStation from competitors, with a focus on building long-term franchises and managing risks in a competitive market.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eurogamer
Team Asobi continues to update Astro Bot with over 90 levels, including five new challenging levels in the Vicious Void Galaxy and new secret bots, one of which is from Ghost of Yōtei. An updated Astro Bot DualSense controller is also upcoming, and a gameplay reveal for Ghost of Yōtei is expected at the PlayStation State of Play.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Video Games Chronicle
The latest Astro Bot DLC introduces a new character cameo from Final Fantasy 7, marking the franchise's first appearance in the game, along with six new challenge levels and other crossovers, celebrating the game's success and expanding its universe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
The article provides a retrospective on the Game of the Year winners at The Game Awards over the past decade, highlighting notable titles such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Witcher 3, Overwatch, and more recently, Astro Bot in 2024. It discusses trends, such as the dominance of RPGs and PlayStation-published games, and mentions significant moments like FromSoftware's two wins and the record nominations for The Last of Us Part II.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Astro Bot, named 2024's Game of the Year at The Game Awards, is currently available for $50, a $10 discount, at various retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target. IGN praised the game for its inventive levels and nostalgic appeal, awarding it a 9/10. A free expansion, Winter Wonder, is also available for those who have completed the game, offering a festive new level. This deal is part of broader gaming discounts available across platforms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Astro Bot won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, also securing Best Family Game, Best Action/Adventure, and Best Game Direction. The indie game Balatro and RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio each won three awards, while Black Myth: Wukong received the Player's Voice Award. The event featured celebrity appearances and new game announcements, including Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The Game Changers Award was introduced, recognizing Amir Satvat for aiding laid-off developers. The ceremony occurred amid industry layoffs and a strike by video game actors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
The 2024 Game Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, crowned 'Astro Bot' as Game of the Year, with additional wins for Best Family Game, Best Director, and Best Action Adventure. Other notable winners included 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' for Best Score and Music, and 'Black Myth: Wukong' for Best Action Game. The event featured star presenters like Harrison Ford and performances by Snoop Dogg and Twenty One Pilots. Naughty Dog announced a new game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' and Amazon MGM Studios' 'Fallout' won Best Adaptation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team ASOBI will release a free "Winter Wonder" update for ASTRO BOT on December 12, introducing a new level with special bots and festive elements. The update, available for PlayStation 5, requires players to have completed the game to access it. Designed for both children and adults, the update promises a fun experience without challenging difficulty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GameSpot
GameSpot has released its list of the top 10 games of 2024, highlighting a mix of new releases, expansions, and live-service games. The list includes titles like "Astro Bot," praised for its innovative platforming, "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree," an expansion that enhances the original game, and "Indiana Jones and The Great Circle," noted for its immersive gameplay. The selection reflects the year's standout gaming experiences, despite industry challenges such as developer layoffs. GameSpot will announce its Game of the Year on December 11.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team ASOBI have announced the editions and pre-order bonuses for the upcoming platformer ASTRO BOT, set to release on PS5 on September 6. Pre-orders open on June 7, with bonuses including early unlocks for special outfits, paint colors, and avatars. The game will be available in Physical Standard, Digital Standard, and Digital Deluxe editions, each offering various exclusive content and bonuses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Sony's upcoming Astro Bot platformer, set for release on September 6, will be over four times larger than Astro’s Playroom, featuring 80 levels across six galaxies, 300 bots to rescue, and no microtransactions. The game will be a standalone, single-player adventure exclusive to PS5, with no plans for PS4 or PlayStation VR2 versions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Metro.co.uk
The recent PS5 State of Play event was largely seen as disappointing, with many criticizing the lack of major exclusive reveals and the underwhelming presentation of games like Concord. Astro Bot was a rare highlight, but overall, the event failed to impress compared to Xbox's showcase.