State of Play June 2025: Announcements & Trailers Highlights

Oh man, so get this—I sat through Sony’s State of Play, right? And wow, I dunno how they cram so much stuff in. Maybe it’s magic. Or crazy scheduling skills. Maybe both. Anyway, I was glued to the screen, which is wild ‘cause my attention span is like a goldfish with a remote control.

They kicked things off with Astro Bot, and I’m there thinking, “Okay, new levels, cool,” but no, they threw in a Limited Edition controller. Like, I’ve already got controllers—I can’t feel my thumbs half the time playing Mario Kart, but now I’m debating buying more. Smart move, guys. Nicolas Doucet from Team Asobi hopped onto the blog to chat about these updates if you’re into the nitty-gritty details.

Then there’s Baby Steps. Seriously, they called it a weird walking sim, and I can’t even. It’s out September 8, and it’s all about, I guess, waddling around as a dude in a onesie. Oddly charming, though. I mean, this guy Nate can have his walking buzzed about ’til the cows come home.

Fast forward—I got tangled in the narrative web of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement. Picture this: a castle, new heroes, and button-mashing glory! Switch characters like swapping socks—Leo and Alex are your guys. Next year’s a long wait, but hey, anticipation builds character, or so they say.

Cairn, oh boy. So, somewhere around November 5, we’ll be climbing mountains without leaving our couches. Sounds sweat-free! They say it’s about survival. Honestly, I’m too concerned with whether I’d even survive a mild hike IRL to judge this game.

Remember those Digimon from back in the day? Well, they’re back in Time Stranger, strutting Leo DiCaprio confidence with a brand-new trailer. October 3 is when it’s set to drop. Vibrancy maximized—they’ve semi-reinvented Digimon adventures. I might be hyping it, but nostalgia makes me do strange things.

Switching gears—Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. Who knew golf could be spruced up with Pac-Man? Launching September 5—teed up for quirky adventures now with extra arcade buzz. Pac-Man in a golfing context is mind-bending enough to reel me in.

Ah, Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles! Back and lovelier than ever, shouting out for a return on September 30, and it’s a blast from the 1997 past. Square Enix is practically handing us a nostalgia ticket with a glaze of modern tweaks.

Now, Ghost of Yōtei gets its special spotlight soon with a July showcase. Sucker Punch is the maestro behind the curtains, bringing us closer to its expanded world with all the cool bells and whistles. New mechanics are creeping in—definitely worth a reminder note.

Hirogami, anyone? Origami in life makes me wince (patience of a squirrel, I swear), but in-game this September 3, looks poetic and action-packed. Transform as ‘Hiro’ and save a realm with just folds. Fragile worlds freak me out, but count me curious.

Cue the soundtrack for 007 First Light coming next year, with IO Interactive. The tale of a young Bond? Call me intrigued. I mean, discovering how a maverick becomes a super-spy—I’m ready for that journey, pal. Let’s just hope it’s less action and more tuxedo charm.

As moments blur, Lumines Arise got its spotlight groove going—you’ve got 30 stages, from jungles to outer space. A burst mechanic, PS VR2 clues—I might just rise and game-dance this one out. Being out later this year, the itch is real.

MARVEL Tōkon had my heart throbbing with excitement, a tag team fighter on the horizon. Team PlayStation, Arc System, and Marvel tag themselves into the fight. Veterans and newbies, assemble! This is the place where jaw-drops and – you know, I lost my thought there, it happens.

Then there was Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The Cobra Unit lingers back larger than life. Enticing, sure, but a stronger ace-up-sleeve? Oh, Snake vs Monkey! The game embraces PS5 come August 28, and you bet I’m itching for that combo throwdown.

Mortal Kombat Kollection? A nostalgia deep dive later this year—Digital Eclipse and Warner Bros are piecing it together with a palette of Mortal Kombat history, mashups inclusive. My childhood flinches in anticipation.

And now, let’s wrap a ribbon on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound’s July 31 entry accompanied by tradition sprinkled with velocity. There’s that high-speed platforming thrill vibrantly in play—the Game Kitchen’s got their rhythm right.

Nioh 3 hangs in the balance—the balance between Samurai and Ninja styles. Fight styles take the wheel in a demo-induced venture. Koei Tecmo’s unveiling more goodies. Switch away, mix and match—it’s duality in swing.

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus is killing it with retro punch—titles galore with new bundles. You got Deus Ex, Twisted Metal escapades, and Resident Evil classics. Jouissant!

The chatter continues with Pragmata—Capcom’s personal sci-fi escapade set for 2026, throws me into a strategy-action hybrid. Handling Hugh and Diana—I’m the puppeteer waving through space-age trickery, grinning all the while.

Project Defiant plows forth as a fight stick. A debut maneuver with a wireless charm. You wait for the next year’s drills in style.

Romeo is a Dead Man, as Grasshopper dives off the deep end of space-time anomalies barreling into 2026. Romeo’s duality baffled as me—dude’s combat finesse takes hallmarks from weaponry galore. Hypothetical FBI badge? A wild ride.

Sea of Remnants introduces puppetfolk across waves and tales, steering into sea-laden September mysteries and aspirational ships to be sailed. Orbtopia reaches for new heights dripping with decisions and crew—a pirate’s utopia.

The mysterious Silent Hill f fills me with the mist-draped conundrums as it lingers closer to September 25. Chills down my spine while Shimizu Hinako harks danger from the fog. Konami’s setting terror beauty tattle direct on their post.

Sword of the Sea surfs on August 19’s wind and scenery with mythical brushes courtesy of Giant Squid’s vision, harmonizing environmental immersion with earnest narrative touch—a fancy folkloric balance, huh?

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow remasters legendary stealth craft with VR2’s leap, slated for later this year—experience city’s shadow-craftsmanship and evade, swipe. Whether I’d snag stealth, well, that’s a story for another time.

Tides of Tomorrow takes asynchronous adventures with DigixArt veering along oceanic vibes for February 2026. Build your saga—past choices echo, bathed in colorful post-apocalypse. Adventure spins new trajectories where roles diverge along Tidewalker fables.

Anyway—wait, where was I going with all this? Ah well, life runs its course. Sony’s juggling gaming dreams while I patchwork breadcrumbs. Guess I’ll chase those trailers now.