Man, you ever get that feeling like you’re lost in a sea of video game announcements? Like, whoa, here’s another one — and it just keeps coming at you. Anyway, let’s talk about what went down at the latest Sony State of Play. Honestly, I didn’t even see this coming, but there were some juicy bits about the Switch that kind of jumped out at me. Why Nintendo, in a Sony event? Ugh, brain overload!
First off, something about Final Fantasy Tactics. Y’know that one, right? Released way back in ’97 or ’98 — depending on which part of the world you were hanging out in at the time. It’s like one of those games people just keep talking about, like a favorite old movie. Now it’s getting a spruce up and dropping on the Switch, and oh, even the Switch 2? Didn’t even know the Switch 2 was a thing until now. Maybe I live under a rock — who knows. It’s set in this universe called Ivalice, which I guess ties into Final Fantasy XII or whatever. Rings no bells for me, but I’m sure it means something to someone.
Okay, so there’s more. Get ready for some blood! Digital Eclipse, or Eclipse-of-Something digitally, threw their hat in the ring with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection (crazy spelling alert). Think big, brutal battles — from ‘92 till ‘97. Multiple versions packed into one monstrous collection. Arcade, console — they’re throwing it all in. Oh, and some extra games might pop in too, but like, don’t hold your breath.
Here’s a plot twist for ya! 007’s sneaking into the lineup. The game’s called “First Light” — fancy, right? IO Interactive cooked it up, or at least that’s the word. We’re talking Switch 2 by 2026, which feels like a sci-fi future date, but hey, time flies.
Next up in this chaotic symphony of announcements? Golf. Everybody’s Golf, to be precise. Hot Shots, as they call it. No idea why Pac-Man is a golfer now, but that’s gaming for you. Coming on September 5, so tee up or whatever.
Oh, one more thing — kind of like an encore you didn’t ask for but get anyway. The Game Kitchen, along with DotEmu — love that name, btw — are working on this Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Rolling out on July 31. And here’s the kicker, the original music wizards from the NES days are back composing tracks. Keiji Yamagishi and the crew — real legends, no sarcasm. The music alone might be worth checking out.
So, maybe I missed something, maybe I didn’t. But that’s what stood out. Until the next storm of game news, peace out!
