I’m also just stoked for Ghost of Tsushima though because, hey, I love action games. If you know my gaming tastes whatsoever, you’re probably aware that I have become obsessed with the Souls games in recent years. Other standout favorites of mine from recent memory include Judgment , Assassin’s Creed Odyssey , and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice . While I’m unsure of how much DNA Ghost of Tsushima will share with games like this, based on the extended gameplay demo we saw in 2018, I got some major Batman: Arkham , Assassin’s Creed , and Sekiro vibes. If Ghost of Tsushima’s final version is anything close to games like these, I’m all
There is concern about the release dates of upcoming video games shifting to account for the coronavirus crisis, especially following the recent announcement of The Last of Us Part II and Iron Man VR getting delayed with no new release date forthcoming. It’s likely publisher Sony doesn’t want these games to release in an environment where players won’t be able to go out to get physical copies of them. It’s also possible they’re concerned that Naughty Dog’s game, with its bleak themes and post-apocalyptic setting, might not be the best fit for the current state of the wo
Sony’s upcoming Sucker Punch-developed samurai story, likely one of the PlayStation 4’s swan songs, is inspired by real events, but Ghost of Tsushima strays from history in a number of ways. Although Sucker Punch appears to have taken great care in nailing the game world’s authenticity to real-life Japan, Ghost of Tsushima’ s plot is, at least partially, purposely unfaith
While many video game enthusiasts will likely have their hands full for the immediate future with titles like Resident Evil 3 , Doom Eternal , and Final Fantasy VII Remake , it’s easy to look at games on the horizon and wonder when they’ll see the light of day. There are even persistent rumors that next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X might not hit their 2020 launch windows, or that, if they do, they will be in exceedingly short sup
Ghost of Tsushima is based on the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. In the real invasion, the Mongols’ path took them first to Tsushima Island, located between Korea and the Japanese mainland. Under the command of Kublai Khan, Genghis Khan’s grandson, the Mongols fought against a small army of Japanese warriors on Tsushima , led by the Sō daimyo family. The local warriors – overwhelmed by the Mongols’ superior numbers and more advanced, gunpowder-fueled weaponry – were defeated, and the population was massacred. After leaving Tsushima, the Mongols continued their raids on Japan’s nearby islands, but the invaders were eventually repelled when a typhoon destroyed much of their fleet in Kyushu, Tsushimagame.com Japan. This storm later became known as the kamikaze (“divine wind”) of 1274 (via Britannic
Easily one of the highest anticipated games of 2020, Naughty Dog’s Last of Us Part 2 looks to continue the story of Last of Us , a title that some have been calling the best game of the last decade . Naughty Dog clearly has a lot to prove with this one, considering the lofty heights that this game has to live up
Many PlayStation fans are worried Ghost of Tsushima might be pushed out of its current release window after The Last of Us Part II was delayed indefinitely . This year is proving an uncertain one in terms of pop culture output. Movies and television shows have been pushed out of their Summer release windows, while in-development works have had their productions put on an indefinite hold. In addition to movies and television projects, video games are also being affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on productivity across various industr
Saving the best for last, Sony has announced that the next generation of gaming consoles will release during Holiday 2020. Not too much is known about PS5, as PlayStation has been slow to even show what the system itself looks like, instead releasing an official logo and showing off some minor features. However, if rumors and hearsay are to be believed, some coming straight from the horse’s mouth, there are even more unannounced game changing features that are still com
The final cherry on top of my pre-release anticipation for Ghost of Tsushima has also just been due to how serious Sucker Punch is taking the source material here. Developers at the studio have talked openly about how much research has gone into this project which has included multiple trips to Japan and working with actual swordmasters . Not to mention, the full game is going to feature optional Japanese voice acting with English subtitles to really entrench yourself in the experience even further. Aspects like this won’t make or break Ghost of Tsushima , but it shows just that Sucker Punch is committed to making this not just an enjoyable game, but one that is highly-authentic as w
The next shots show the ghost, Jin, approaching a camp full of Mongol soldiers with stealthy tactics. The game is going to allow the player to survey areas before striking enemies, as Jin is seen on top of structures. As was already shown off during the E3 2018 demo, Jin is capable of _ Assassin’s Creed _ -like assassinations, as he jumps off of rooftops and slams his sword into his oppone
