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How to watch the PlayStation State of Play double header
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Sony hosted a back-to-back double bill of State of Play livestreams on 3 September, giving fans a fresh look at upcoming PlayStation titles. The headline draw was an extended segment on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final chapter of Square Enix's remake trilogy, making the broadcasts a key moment for gamers following the series.
The shows began at 9AM ET, opening with a general State of Play covering PlayStation Studios and global partner titles, followed immediately by a State of Play Japan focused on Asian developers. Viewers could watch via YouTube, including a subtitled version, or on Twitch, with the broadcasts also touching on the imminent launch of Marvel's Wolverine and PlayStation's new monitor and wireless speakers.
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In short
- Sony aired two State of Play showcases back-to-back on 3 September
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation got an extended feature segment
- Broadcasts also flagged Marvel's Wolverine and new PlayStation hardware
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Sony is hosting a back-to-back double bill of State of Play livestreams on 3 September, giving fans a fresh look at upcoming PlayStation titles.
- 2 months ago Sony will host a double-header of State of Play livestreams on 3 September, giving fans a fresh look at upcoming PlayStation titles.
- 2 months ago Sony hosted a back-to-back double bill of State of Play livestreams on 3 September, giving fans a fresh look at upcoming PlayStation titles.
Explained simply
Sony's State of Play showcases are periodic livestreamed presentations where PlayStation reveals trailers, release dates and updates for games on its platform, similar in format to Nintendo Directs. They are closely watched by gamers because they often contain the first proper footage of anticipated titles rather than just announcements. On 3 September, Sony is running two of these presentations back to back rather than the usual single show.
The main point of interest is Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and concluding part of Square Enix's project to remake the classic 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy 7 across multiple instalments. Square Enix is a major Japanese games publisher, and the remake series has been one of the most closely followed releases in the industry, so any extended look at the final chapter is significant for long-time fans.
The two broadcasts are split by focus: one covers PlayStation's own studios and international partner games, while the second, badged as State of Play Japan, concentrates on titles from Asian developers. Beyond Final Fantasy, the shows are also expected to feature Marvel's Wolverine, an upcoming superhero game, and new PlayStation-branded hardware such as a monitor and wireless speakers, reflecting Sony's wider push to sell games and accessories together.