
We just wrapped the E3 2015 PlayStation press conference where I hope all of you saw how PlayStation 4 is redefining what we play, how we play, and who it is that’s playing games today.
At PlayStation we believe that gamers come first; that developers are the heart and soul of the industry; that innovation, intelligence, and emotion are central to games… which themselves are driving the cultural zeitgeist.
All of the games we unveiled today speak to an historic evolution of gaming, one that’s inspiring the entire community of gamers, developers, creators, and engineers. Gaming today offers unprecedented action and interactivity but it also means beautiful stories and emotional narratives.
I can’t think of another game more fitting of this new era than The Last Guardian, whose beauty and rich narrative was evident in just a few minutes of gameplay footage. PlayStation fans have been waiting a long time for The Last Guardian, and I was personally proud to introduce the title, coming to PS4 in 2016.
We kicked off the event with one story-driven experience and closed the show with one of the most storied franchises on PlayStation, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. A live demo with an epic car chase showcased Naughty Dog’s uncanny ability to deliver action-packed scenes that rival any summer blockbuster.

And in between The Last Guardian and Uncharted, we showed why PlayStation’s investment in our own development studios reflects our unwavering commitment to gamers. The ingenious minds at Media Molecule unveiled Dreams, a space where you can go to explore and play the dreams of others and create and share your own. This open-ended adventure – where players surf an ever-evolving collage of games, film, animation, music, and whatever we all imagine – is a continuation of the studio’s work in creative gaming.
Guerilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn – the studio’s first foray outside of the shooter genre – delivers an action RPG that invites players to embark on a journey in a lush, post-apocalyptic open world. The team at Guerilla has also been keeping busy with RIGS Mechanized Combat League, a showpiece launch title for Project Morpheus virtual reality on PS4. This futuristic arena shooter is one of nearly 20 titles and experiences for Project Morpheus that E3 attendees can check out this week.

As we head toward the launch of VR on PS4 next year, we remain in awe of the creativity we’re seeing from developers, who are wielding the technology inside Morpheus to transport you into new worlds that wrap your senses in you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it 360-degree environments.
PS4 also is the best place to play because of the decades-long partnerships with the industry’s best developers and publishers. Today we unveiled Destiny: The Taken King, which will offer exclusive content on PlayStation including a co-op Strike, new multiplayer map, and new gear.
We’re also working with Activision to make PlayStation the new home of Call of Duty. For the first time ever on our E3 stage, we were honored to debut Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the deepest and most engaging installment in one of the world’s biggest franchises. Starting with Black Ops III, PlayStation gamers will be the first to play all map packs, and we’re excited for PS4 owners to be the first to play the upcoming multiplayer beta.

Looking out at the broader entertainment landscape this year, there’s nothing else bigger than Star Wars. And I’m pleased to say that PlayStation will be the definitive console destination for STAR WARS fans. From our STAR WARS Play Set starter pack for Disney Infinity 3.0 and exclusive Boba Fett figure, to the iconic battles in EA’s STAR WARS: Battlefront, we understand STAR WARS holds a special place in the hearts of PlayStation fans.
Listening to fan requests is our north star at PlayStation. That’s why we used our E3 stage to celebrate the Kickstarter to fund Shenmue III on PS4 and PC and to announce FINAL FANTASY VII Remake (final name pending) is coming first to PS4. It’s also why tonight you’ll be able to access the PS4 media player app to enjoy personal videos, music (also playable as BGM), and photos (with support for home server sharing).
Surprising and delighting fans motivates us everyday, especially when we introduce new entertainment experiences that go beyond gaming. The recently launched PlayStation Vue – our cloud-based service for live, catch-up, and on-demand TV – is expanding to Los Angeles and San Francisco tonight. We also announced that a la carte plans for Showtime, Fox Soccer Plus and Machinima will be available nationwide starting in July.
From the rich experiences on PlayStation Network to the boundless creativity in PS4 games to virtual reality with Project Morpheus, we’re seeing a level of innovation unlike anything before in the 20 years of the PlayStation brand. For all of us at PlayStation, it’s awesome, it’s energizing, and it’s all thanks to your passion as gamers.
Best,
Shawn
More PlayStation News from E3 2015
Media Player Coming to PS4 Tonight
The Last Guardian Coming to PS4 in 2016
Dreams for PS4, Announced at E3
Introducing Destiny: The Taken King
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta Details
Yu Suzuki Begins Crowdfunding Shenmue III on PS4
E3 2015: Uncharted 4 Vehicle Chase Gameplay
Hitman Coming to PS4 on December 8th, Exclusive Console Beta Access
That’s A Wrap: PlayStation’s E3 2015 Press Conference
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Hits PS4 on February 23rd Next Year
Cammy and Birdie Join the Street Fighter V Roster, Out Spring 2016
Star Wars Battlefront: Survival on Tatooine
Introducing Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: The Dreadful Crimes
Destiny: The Taken King Exclusive Content Revealed
Firewatch Launching on PS4 This Year
Introducing Unravel, Coming to PS4
ive pretty much lost all respect for sony because of ps now,ps now shows you that the ps4 is already backwards compatible they just think your going to empty your wallet to play games you already own just to play them on your ps4 no thanks!i will be trading in my ps4 towards a xone today.
Great news about FFVII being remade, it is long overdue. Hoping it will be a massive success, both in gameplay and in sales, that way we’ll be one-step closer to getting FFIX remade (the dream!)
As for the other games here, great to see improved graphics and a focus on narrative, but please can we have more games that don’t involve just shooting everything?
That said, Uncharted 4 did look pretty amazing.
RIP PS Vita (12/17/2011 – 06/16/2015)
And one more time, Sony didn’t say ANYTHING about Vita…
WoFF is coming for Vita, that was announced. So SOMETHING was said. But not much… but with how badly the Vita is doing in the West, this doesn’t surprise me. If they do another PS Experience or similar event, I would expect Vita to be talked about there… but at E3 they only have so much time, and Vita isn’t really a big seller so they can’t spare time for it.
I love the Vita too… but be reasonable. They had a LOT of things they wanted to hit, and only an hour and a half to do it… so they had to be picky and the Vita isn’t the top priority.
“WoFF is coming for Vita, that was announced. So SOMETHING was said.”
LOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!! x’DDDD
@Seluhir The PSP struggled a bit at with sales, but then they unveiled a huge list of games coming to the PSP during the E3 2010 conference. It’s still my favorite handheld. If they really cared about the Vita, they could’ve gotten rid of the stupid Disney infinity portion and replaced it with Kaz announcing a bunch of games for Vita. Not to mention that they also scrapped a bunch of first party games that could’ve made Vita sell more (i.e., infamous for the Vita). I bought the Vita so that I could play PS exclusives on the go. NOT to play indies that already can be played on a laptop. Sony CAN make Vita a big seller, but they just don’t care. They only care about the PS4. So to say they didn’t have time to talk about the Vita, let alone at least announce some new AAA titles for it, is a bit of an understatement, because they could’ve. Instead they chose to have some over enthusiastic dude talk about an “exclusive” Boba Fett figure that really not a lot of people care about. More people cared about Battlefront II. Literally no one gave a **** about the Disney infinity thing (listen to the “applause” during that section). I won’t be reasonable, because they’re neglecting a handheld that has the potential to be great.