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Sonic Mania’s Music Based Marketing is Brilliant

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With the release date of Sonic Mania drawing near, it’s no surprise that Sonic fans are currently at an all time high of hype. However, this isn’t only due to the game being a love letter to players who enjoyed the classic Genesis titles, but also because Sonic Team has been extremely smart about the way they’re advertising the game.

It’s no secret to anyone that the Sonic franchise has experienced quite the roller coaster in terms of game quality. Despite this, there’s one thing most people can agree to like in all Sonic games — the music. Since 1991, our ears have been continuously blessed with soundtrack after soundtrack. Sonic Team understands that the music is often at the core of their fans’ hearts, so they’ve been playing their cards wisely with this in mind.Over the past few months, we’ve been receiving occasional teasers for Mania on the Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel. However, the devs were aware of the fact that only releasing gameplay would mean an overall lower amount of content. So what did they do? Start releasing OST teasers between gameplay footage.

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You may be thinking “Okay, but that’s an insanely simple practice. What’s so amazing about that?” To tell you the truth, it is a really simple practice. But the numbers and fan responses don’t lie. Just by looking at the OST videos for Studiopolis Act 1 or Stardust Speedway Zone Act 1, it’s obvious that these little teasers are doing plenty to keep the hype for Sonic Mania rolling.

The developers feed on our curiosity, knowing full well how excited the community was after the game was first announced. By gradually throwing out these OST reveals, they not only satiate the needs of the fans to see more about the game, but they also ensure us that Mania will be delivering exactly what everyone wants — a well polished and fun classic Sonic adventure. Or at least, that’s the hope.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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