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PlayStation Introduces The Playerbase, A New Way For Fans To Get Into The Game
PlayStation has launched 'The Playerbase,' a new program allowing fans to have their likeness scanned and integrated into PlayStation Studios games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. This initiative aims to deepen fan immersion by placing them directly into game worlds. The program will expand to other titles and is available in select markets, requiring participants to share a personal memory about PlayStation and undergo a scanning process at a visual art studio.
Sony will put you through a 2-stage job interview for the chance to get scanned into Gran Turismo 7 and other games
Sony's Playerbase initiative will allow one winner to have their likeness scanned and appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. The selection process involves a two-stage job interview held in a Los Angeles studio. This program is intended to extend to future PlayStation releases, incorporating fans into various game worlds.
PlayStation Playerbase Wants to Scan You Into PlayStation Games
Sony has launched a new PlayStation initiative called Playerbase, allowing fans to have their likeness scanned and appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Selected participants will be featured as in-game character portraits and can design custom liveries and fantasy logos for the racing title. This initiative aims to deepen player connection with PlayStation's first-party titles.
Sony Announces Program To Scan Players Into PlayStation Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched 'The Playerbase,' a new initiative allowing fans to have their likeness scanned for inclusion in PlayStation titles, beginning with Gran Turismo 7. Selected participants will also help design custom in-game assets. The program aims to expand to more PlayStation Studios games in the future.
PlayStation to Start Putting Fans into PS5 Games with New Playerbase Program
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched 'The Playerbase' program, allowing fans to have their likeness scanned and included in PlayStation 5 games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. The initiative aims to thank players by offering them a unique way to be part of the PlayStation ecosystem, with plans to expand to more titles in the future.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces The Playerbase program to scan players into PlayStation games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched 'The Playerbase' program, allowing selected fans to have their likeness scanned for use in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Participants will be interviewed, with one fan chosen to appear in-game and help design custom content. The program aims to expand to other PlayStation Studios in the future as a way to thank players.
Sony Launches The Playerbase Initiative Letting Fans Appear in PlayStation Games
Sony has launched The Playerbase initiative, a new program allowing fans to be scanned and appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Selected participants will have their likeness used as an in-game character portrait, collaborate on custom content, and undergo a professional scanning session.
Introducing The Playerbase, bringing PlayStation’s biggest fans into blockbuster PlayStation Studios games
PlayStation is launching 'The Playerbase,' a new community program that will allow select fans to have their likeness scanned and featured in PlayStation Studios games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Selected participants will have a limited-time in-game appearance and help design custom in-game assets. The program aims to celebrate and involve dedicated PlayStation fans.
You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Shareable And Entertain
Sony has launched a new contest called The Playerbase, offering winners the chance to have their likeness scanned and featured in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Participants must submit written entries explaining their passion for PlayStation, with finalists selected for interviews. The grand prize winner will be scanned into Gran Turismo 7 and also help design a fantasy logo and vehicle livery.
PlayStation Announces The Playerbase to Bring Fans Into Its Games, Debuts In Gran Turismo 7
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched a new program called The Playerbase, designed to integrate passionate fans into its games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Selected participants will undergo a video interview and may have their likeness featured within the game, with plans to expand the initiative to other PlayStation Studios titles.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Everyone's Talking About DriveClub Again, PS4's Underappreciated Racer
Players are revisiting the PlayStation 4 racing game DriveClub, praising its graphics, particularly its rain effects, and remembering it as an underappreciated title. Despite a troubled launch and a track-based format that felt dated at the time, Evolution Studios continued to develop the game, adding content and features that turned it into a fan favorite. The discussion highlights how the game, and others like it, struggled to find space in a market dominated by major franchises.
April Fools 2026: Our Favourite Jokes in Tech & Gaming
Gaming and tech companies celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with humorous product announcements and in-game events. Notable jokes included CD Projekt Red's 'R.O.A.C.H.' controller, Elgato's Stream Deck + Lever, and a Mega Man-themed reveal for Pragmata. Sony Interactive Entertainment also teased a 'Playmo' controller for Gran Turismo 7, while Lords Of The Fallen introduced 'helmet vision'.
In Its Crackdown on PS Store's Garbage PS5 Games, Surely Sony Won't Let Gran Carismo Through
Sony is actively removing thousands of low-quality games from the PlayStation Store to improve quality. The article highlights "Gran Carismo" as an example of a game with a title intentionally similar to the popular "Gran Turismo" series, questioning if it will be allowed on the PlayStation 5 despite its presence on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Sony and Honda Have Abandoned Their PS5-Integrated Electric Car Afeela
Sony and Honda have officially canceled the Afeela electric car project, citing changes in the EV market and Honda's reassessment of its electrification strategy. The joint venture's first and second models will not be developed or launched. While the car featured PlayStation integration like Remote Play for PS5 games and customizable themes, the project's underlying assumptions were fundamentally altered.
The Afeela 1 came too late and now is gone too soon
Sony Honda Mobility has officially canceled the Afeela 1 electric vehicle, originally revealed as the Sony Vision S six years ago. The project faced numerous challenges including a high price point, outdated technology compared to competitors, shifting political landscapes around EVs, and a lack of significant advancements in autonomous driving. Honda's withdrawal from the partnership also contributed to the cancellation, leaving the future of Sony's automotive ambitions uncertain.
Screamer Review - Pedal to the Metal | TNS
The review for Screamer suggests the arcade racer lacks innovation, focusing on flash over substance with a weak story mode. While some players enjoy arcade racers, the article notes that the genre has declined, with many titles failing to capture lasting appeal or becoming niche.
Screamer Review - Old School Racing Vibes with a High Speed Twist | COGconnected
The review for Screamer suggests it offers old-school arcade racing vibes with a high-speed twist, though some players feel the hype outpaces the actual gameplay. Discussions in the comments highlight a divide between realistic and arcade racing preferences, with many lamenting the perceived decline of the arcade racing genre.
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.
Marvel's Wolverine Preorders Waiting On Insomniac's Next Gameplay Reveal
Preorders for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine are not yet available, with the developer stating they want to show more gameplay first. Insomniac previously committed to revealing more gameplay this spring, and while they are technically correct as spring has just begun, they have approximately 90 days until the summer solstice on June 21 to meet this promise. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 on September 16.
