The PlayStation weekly wrap

This week’s gaming burrito is overstuffed as we edge closer to next week’s PlayStation VR launch. But even if you’re not joining us in virtual reality, there’s some juicy news morsels for you to devour. Let’s tuck in.

The big stories this week

PlayStation VR: the ultimate FAQ

All those burning questions you have about PlayStation VR? You’ll find the answers right here with our comprehensive FAQ. And even if there’s something not covered in this epic? Well, just pop a question in the comments section, and we’ll look to update the article.

PlayStation VR’s full software & VR ‘experiences’ and video services lineup

Games? Oh boy does PlayStation VR have games. We’ve got the full – yet ever-expanding – list. In addition, want to hear about some of the stunning VR video ‘experiences’ you’ll be able to enjoy with your headset? We’ve got that covered too.

Gravity Rush 2 launches 18th January 2017

You’ll be rejoining the gravity-defying Kat in her city amongst the clouds a few weeks later than originally planned. Silver lining though? The story DLC is now free for anyone that buys the game.

This week’s other headlines…

Mafia III, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide head up a packed release week for PS Store.
Speaking of Mafia III, its creator talks about how it put the world and its hero together.
And continuing the look behind the scenes of some of the biggest titles this winter, Arkane discusses why Dishonored 2’s Karnaca is “L.A meets Skull Island.”
We gathered some of the biggest creative names in the business together to celebrate Fumito Ueda ahead of The Last Guardian’s launch.
Love Hatsune Miku? Now you’ve another reason to grab PlayStation VR as Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live launches on 13th October.
Replace Lemmings with penguins and what have you got? Waddle Home, which is coming to PlayStation VR.
We’ve got a lot of time for top-down racing titles. So that’s why we’re stoked for the upcoming Mantis Burn Racing for PS4.
One of the most commented-on stories this week on PS Blog was the news that visual interactive novel Root Letter is coming to PS4 and PS Vita this month.
But beating that out for total comment content is news that Danganronpa 1+2 is on its way to PS4!
We didn’t think GTAV could get any more packed. With a huge Bikers Update for GTA Online releasing, we were proved wrong.
Harmonix has created an interactive music visualiser with PlayStation VR.
And CCP is saying thanks to all you pilots picking up EVE: Valkyrie as a PlayStation VR launch title with a Double XP weekend.
From deep space combat to the best day of work you’ll ever have (allegedly): Job Simulator joins the PlayStation VR launch week.
PS4’s upcoming gothic RPG Court of the Dead has got strategy fans covered.
And for sci-fi action fans, help save the future with Earth’s Dawn, announced for a November launch on PS4.

Deals of the week

There’s a huge October savings promotion going on right now on PlayStation Store, with up to 50% off big name titles like Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and The Witness, to mention but two. Get the full breakdown right here.

Tweets of the week:

I AM HUNGRY https://t.co/8D5h3ELOzP

— Santa Monica Studio Is Hiring (@SonySantaMonica) October 7, 2016

Amazing! https://t.co/CTVWxdtxRL

— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) October 6, 2016

Juuuust in case you missed it. https://t.co/SK1GpygXJI

— PlayStation Europe (@PlayStationEU) October 6, 2016

Hey, PS Blog team: watcha playin’ this week?

Corey – “I’ve been suffering the eternal torment of Darkest Dungeon, of late, trying not to get diseased, bleed out or, you know, die horribly. Failing on the ‘stress’ point, though. Both in, and out of the game. *shudder*”

Rhys – “Now that the team PS VR headset has arrived in the office, it’s become harder to pretend to be working while actually playing games (I’m joking Fred, I’m really busy, honest). Regardless, I got my head stuck into Until Dawn: Rush of Blood this week and tried not to further blow my cover by jumping out of my skin every 10 seconds and yelping. Back in the real world I’ve also been a terrible commander to my troops in XCOM 2.”

Matthew – “I’ve had a serious yen for some 2D Metroidvania lately, so I downloaded Apotheon from the Instant Game Collection and have been working my way through that. It might not reach the dizzy heights of the genre’s classics, but with an impressive art style and a great selection of weapons, it’s definitely worth a look!”

Gillen – “Restarting my school year in Persona 4 Golden. Due to unexpected circumstances I had to cut short my inaugural semester in 2015, with my last memory being repeatedly killed in the Shadow Yukiko clash. Thankfully I’ve had a chance to re-enroll recently, so it’s back to fascinating high school drama (and a lower level of dungeon difficulty).”