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E3 2017: Sony teases virtual reality games | E3 2017: Sony teases virtual reality games |
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Sony has teased a string of new games for its PSVR virtual reality headset hardware ahead of the E3 video games show in Los Angeles. | Sony has teased a string of new games for its PSVR virtual reality headset hardware ahead of the E3 video games show in Los Angeles. |
VR content for role-playing adventure Skyrim was shown, as was a new first-person horror title, The Inpatient. | VR content for role-playing adventure Skyrim was shown, as was a new first-person horror title, The Inpatient. |
A virtual reality fishing simulator for Final Fantasy - Monster of the Deep - was also debuted. | A virtual reality fishing simulator for Final Fantasy - Monster of the Deep - was also debuted. |
It contrasts sharply with rival Microsoft's announcements at E3 this year, which barely mentioned VR. | It contrasts sharply with rival Microsoft's announcements at E3 this year, which barely mentioned VR. |
Last week, Sony revealed that it has sold one million PSVR headsets to date, meaning there is already a sizeable market for new VR titles. | Last week, Sony revealed that it has sold one million PSVR headsets to date, meaning there is already a sizeable market for new VR titles. |
The company also used its E3 show to highlight a string of new blockbuster titles that will be coming to the PS4. | The company also used its E3 show to highlight a string of new blockbuster titles that will be coming to the PS4. |
"In 2017 it continues to be all about the games," said Shawn Layden, president and chief executive of of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, as he introduced the showcase. | |
"Playstation is home to all the biggest and best franchises in the world." | |
Spiderman, a major exclusive for the platform will arrive in 2018, the firm revealed, having shown off new gameplay. | |
Among others, the titles were a remake of Shadow of the Colossus, also expected in 2018, and Monster Hunter World, due early the same year. | |
And there was more footage of God of War - a highly anticipated action game, first teased at Sony's E3 event in 2016. | And there was more footage of God of War - a highly anticipated action game, first teased at Sony's E3 event in 2016. |
Before the firm's main briefing got under way, it announced a new feature for PlayStation owners - PlayLink, which lets friends join gaming experiences via their smartphones. | Before the firm's main briefing got under way, it announced a new feature for PlayStation owners - PlayLink, which lets friends join gaming experiences via their smartphones. |
"PlayLink is there to promote local, social play using smartphones as second screen," said IHS Technology analyst Piers Harding-Rolls on Twitter. | "PlayLink is there to promote local, social play using smartphones as second screen," said IHS Technology analyst Piers Harding-Rolls on Twitter. |
However, he added, "Second screen gaming has never been very popular." | However, he added, "Second screen gaming has never been very popular." |
Read and watch more E3 coverage | Read and watch more E3 coverage |