I don’t know if Microsoft has it in them to create a presentation as compelling as what Sony just showed the world with its PS5 reveal.
Sony had its big video presentation today, giving us both a deluge of big games coming to PlayStation 5 and showing off the console itself for the first time. As far as a hype event goes, it’s a huge success.
Now, yes, I love the actual look of the console. After so many years of black boxes, it’s great to see something that is more bold and creative. But Sony really won the day with its incredible lineup of games that will be coming to PlayStation 5.
These games impress for a few key reasons. First off is the variety: Sony had a good mix of first-party and third-party offerings and big triple-A games and smaller experiences, showing off a decent range of genres.
I’m especially excited to see such a strong showing for 3D platformers, with Sony itself leading the charge. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks gorgeous. This game is a great example of everything that went right with the presentation. Not only did we get a cool trailer, but Sony showed off a decent chunk of uninterrupted gameplay. Remember Microsoft’s first look at Xbox Series X “gameplay?” Fans criticized the show for focusing too much on cinematic trailers that, while created from real-time footage, did not give a good idea of games like Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla will play.
Sony also nailed the surprise factor.
