The PlayStation weekly wrap-up

So that’s another week done on planet PlayStation, and what a week it’s been. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably know that our family is growing with a trimmer, slimmer PS4, and a new big brother coming to play in the form of PlayStation 4 Pro.

That’s not to mention PS VR being just around the corner – and there’s been a lot to say on that front too, plus the launch of one of the most eccentric titles of recent times. So without further ado, let’s run down this week’s news – and as always, jump into the comments section and let us know what you’ve been playing this week…

This week’s biggest trailers

PlayStation 4 Pro revealed

It’s the biggest trailer of the week in more ways than one; the super-charged PS4 Pro was revealed to the world at our New York media briefing, promising beefed-up power and processing, enhanced graphics and video streaming up to 4K – not to mention a very cool design. Take a look at the hardware here, before checking out the games that will benefit from the Pro effect following the console’s launch on 10th November.

PS4 Pro – The games

OK, so a YouTube video might not quite show off the spectacular PS4 Pro graphics quite as well as a 4K, HDR enabled 60″ TV can, but it’s a good place to start and get a taste of what’s coming. Horizon Zero Dawn looks STUNNING, Spidey swung into New York to show off his particularly vibrant red suit and we got a first-look at Mass Effect Andromeda gameplay, amongst others. Check them out here:

The Tomorrow Children – launch trailer

Comrades! It’s time to unite and work together for the good of the human race in one of the most intriguing and unique games to arrive on PS4. The Tomorrow Children launched this week, so if you’re looking for something a little different this weekend, this is definitely worth your time.

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – Bringing terror to life in VR

Think you’re brave enough for Until Dawn: Rush of Blood when PS VR launches next month? This fascinating look behind the scenes with Supermassive Games might change your mind…

Tweets of the week

LIVE on #Periscope: Makin Drawn To Death https://t.co/AlhcpgCHbK

— David Scott Jaffe (@davidscottjaffe) September 8, 2016

Finished this off yesterday. #TheLastOfUs @Neil_Druckmann pic.twitter.com/Q83RMgb7qs

— Chris Jones Tattoos (@EpicInkJonesy) August 16, 2016

Around the world of PlayStation

Digital Foundry’s take on the new PS4 family

When it comes to in-depth tech analysis, there are few who know their stuff better than the Digital Foundry guys over at Eurogamer. They’ve got their hands on both of this week’s big console reveals, discussing the redesigned PS4 here and the forthcoming PS4 Pro here. If that’s not enough, they also had a quick peek at Horizon Zero Dawn running on PS4 Pro; check that out here.

PlayStation Access get closer to Mass Effect: Andromeda

Hollie from the PS Access team followed up on the Mass Effect: Andromeda gameplay unveiling with a deeper dive into that stunning trailer – plus a few more details on Ryder, the game’s protagonist.

Final Fantasy XV live at Abbey Road Studios

If you need a little soothing after all the excitement this week, this is absolutely sublime; an orchestral performance of the Final Fantasy XV soundtrack by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, plus a chat with composer Yoko Shimomura.

Seven things to know about Mafia III

Mafia III is shaping up to be a very big deal, unafraid to tackle tough guys and even tougher themes in the New Orleans underworld. Gamespot got to know the mob – you can read their 7 things run-down here.

This week’s PlayStation Store ‘leftfield’ pick:

Set sail on a captivating adventure with Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas this week and take to the high seas in pursuit of your missing father. Puzzles, monsters and magic abound throughout the mysterious kingdom of Arcadia in this wonderfully rendered RPG adventure that comes with a soundtrack composed by Final Fantasy’s Nobuo Uematsu and Kenji Ito of the Seiken Densetsu / Mana series.

The pick of PlayStation Blog:

PS4 Pro – The ultimate FAQ
If you’ve got any outstanding questions from the PS4 Pro reveal, this is for you; a big ol’ run-down of frequently asked questions that adds a bit more detail to the forthcoming console, from tech-specs to what your games will look like on your TV screen.

New video kicks off Until Dawn: Rush of Blood week
Continuing our series of spotlights on PlayStation VR launch titles, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood was in terrifying focus this week and kicked off with a new video. There’s been plenty more chilling blog posts and trailers throughout the past seven days that’ll find in the links below.

Free demo disc with PlayStation VR at launch
If you’re getting as hyped as we are for the PlayStation VR launch, here’s something to look forward to: every headset will ship with a demo disc to give you a taste of some of the biggest titles, including Driveclub VR, Battlezone and RIGS Mechanized Combat League.

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What we’re currently playing:

Corey: “It’s taken a lot to tear me away from re-reading Y: The Last Man right now, but that’s the power Don’t Starve: Giant Edition has on me. I really need to pick up Shipwrecked soon, but I’m pretty sure my family would like to see me sometime within the next five years …maybe.”

Matt: “The land of Rivellon continues to be my number one destination for nightly escapism. I’m currently deep in the pitch black of the goblin mines dodging invulnerable knights – I miss Cyseal!”

Rhys: “It’s been a busy, busy, busy week. Almost too busy for games… almost. It’s these times I retreat back to familiar ground with Rainbow Six: Siege’s short, sharp shooter rounds. You’d think with all this practice I’d actually be getting better, but alas, I’m still the player most likely to accidentally grenade a teammate.”