### Brace Yourself: PlayStation’s State of Play Is Back—With 35 Whole Minutes of “Excitement”
Let’s face it: when PlayStation announces a **State of Play**, it’s like they’re inviting you to a party where the cake is made of cardboard, but everyone still claps because, well, it’s cake. On September 24, PlayStation is back at it again with their latest State of Play, promising 35 minutes of updates from **PlayStation Studios** and their partners. Yep, 35 minutes. Not 34. Not 36. They’ve really measured this out to the nanosecond.
If you’re already marking your calendar and setting reminders, hold that thought. Let’s dive into what this means for you, why it probably won’t change your life, and how you can pretend to care when your gaming friends bring it up.
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### What’s on the Agenda?
According to the official announcement (which you can read here if you enjoy vague promises), PlayStation will be showcasing updates from their studios and third-party partners. In other words, expect a montage of trailers, a handful of awkward developer interviews, and maybe—just maybe—a groundbreaking announcement that will make you say, “Oh, neat.”
Here’s a quick rundown of what you *might* see:
– **Game Trailers:** Because what’s a State of Play without flashy, cinematic trailers that tell you absolutely nothing about the gameplay?
– **Release Date Announcements:** Get ready to pencil in dates for games that will inevitably get delayed.
– **Third-Party Features:** A polite way of saying, “We’re padding this out with stuff you didn’t ask for.”
Will there be surprises? Probably. Will they be worth 35 minutes of your life? That’s debatable.
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### Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Care
#### Pros:
– **Hype Levels:** If you’re a hardcore PlayStation fan, this is your Super Bowl. Grab your snacks and live-tweet your reactions like your opinions will change the universe.
– **Exclusive Content:** There’s always the slim chance of a surprise announcement that actually excites you. Maybe a new **Uncharted** or a long-overdue update for **Horizon** fans?
– **Community Engagement:** Watching these events live is a great way to bond with other fans. Misery loves company, after all.
#### Cons:
– **Recycled Content:** Let’s be honest—most of what’s shown will already have leaked online or been teased to death.
– **Overhype:** PlayStation has a knack for building up events only to deliver updates that feel like leftovers from last year’s E3.
– **Time Commitment:** 35 minutes might not seem like much, but when half of it is filler, it feels like an eternity.
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### The Bigger Picture: Is State of Play Still Relevant?
In the golden age of gaming announcements, events like **E3** were the Holy Grail. Fast forward to 2025, and every major platform has its own “mini-E3” scattered throughout the year. So where does State of Play fit in?
While these showcases do provide a platform for updates and smaller titles to shine, they also risk becoming redundant. With platforms like **YouTube** and **Twitch**, gamers can consume trailers and developer updates on-demand. Why wait for a live event when you can just watch a 2-minute highlight reel later?
That being said, PlayStation still holds a certain allure. Their exclusives have a track record of being high-quality, and fans know that when Sony teases something, there’s at least a 50% chance it’s worth getting excited about. (The other 50%? Well, let’s just say we’re still recovering from some of those **PS5 launch titles**.)
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### What We’d *Really* Like to See
Here’s a wishlist of announcements that would actually justify the hype:
1. **Bloodborne Remastered**: Because the internet won’t stop asking for it.
2. **Spider-Man 3 Reveal**: Let’s keep the momentum from the second game going.
3. **PS5 Pro Announcement**: It’s about time we started feeling bad about owning “just” a regular PS5.
4. **New IPs**: Surprise us, Sony. We dare you.
5. **Backward Compatibility Updates**: Because we all have PS3 games collecting dust.
Will any of these happen? Probably not. But hey, a gamer can dream.
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### The Sarcastic Bottom Line
If you’re the type who lives and breathes PlayStation, then sure—tune in to State of Play on September 24. It’s like a gaming Christmas where you unwrap a bunch of socks but hold out hope for one really cool gift. For everyone else? Wait for the highlight reel to drop on YouTube. Trust me, you’ll save yourself 34 minutes of filler and 1 minute of actual excitement.
And remember, every time you overhype a gaming event, a developer somewhere laughs in crunch-mode exhaustion. So manage your expectations, grab your popcorn, and prepare for what will undoubtedly be an “unforgettable” 35 minutes of gaming updates.
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### Call-to-Action
What are you hoping to see at the upcoming State of Play? Let us know in the comments or on our social channels! And don’t forget to check out our previous article on **PlayStation’s exclusives journey** for a deeper dive into the games that make this platform tick. Click here to stay updated on all things PlayStation!
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