PlayStation Wants To Put More Emphasis On Family-Friendly Games, CEO Says

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the evolution of PlayStation from its humble beginnings to the gaming powerhouse it is today. From the gritty realism of The Last of Us to the superhero antics of Marvel’s Spider-Man, PlayStation has always been a trailblazer in the industry.


As for PlayStation, it may bring up thoughts of The Last of Us, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, or God of War. However, if we peek into the future, Sony appears to be focusing more on developing family-friendly games such as Astro Bot, as suggested by PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst.

Spotted by Eurogamer, Hulst spoke with Astro Bot creative director Nicolas ‘Nico’ Doucet on the official PlayStation Podcast about family-friendly games after the recent launch of the cute platformer. “I think it’s massively important that PlayStation Studios develops games in various genres, and the family market, I think, is really important for us to focus on,” Hulst said.

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Astro Bot stands out as the most critically acclaimed game of the year thus far, demonstrating the potential of the series and PlayStation brand. This achievement appears to be on the radar of Hulst, who recently took up the position of joint-CEO for PlayStation.

As a devoted PlayStation enthusiast, I can’t help but emphasize the profound significance of Astro in our gaming universe. Just as millions of us have eagerly welcomed Astro’s Playroom pre-installed on the PS5, it has undeniably served as a remarkable stepping stone for the launch of this exciting new game.

Furthermore, Lego Horizon Adventures from PlayStation is set to launch on PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch this upcoming holiday season. This marks the first time that the Horizon series and Aloy will be available on a rival console, which could make it more appealing for families as the game’s Lego version won’t contain intense or heavy elements.

Last Thursday, Astro Bot was launched on September 6, making it available for purchase. Therefore, don’t forget to read TopMob’s Astro Bot review. As for the future, Sony has recently revealed the PS5 Pro, set to hit stores in November at a price of $700.

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2024-09-11 19:08