clerence_1993 shares Cloud and Tifa sharing a moment with firework bursting in the sky behind them

secondcapture shares sparks flying behind Ratchet in a way that looks like fireworks in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

call_me_xavii shares Aloy in her Elisbeth outfit staring up at fireworks

xenobitz shares fireworks bursting in Naraka: Bladepoint

jdbolzan shares fireworks bursting over the Eiffel Tower and the not-yet-gifted Statue of Liberty in Assassin’s Creed Unity

GM04v shares a ronin posing in front of fireworks in Rise of the Ronin

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THEME: Tourist
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 10, 2024

Next week, we’re using games to travel the world. Share real world locations or landmarks that players can visit in the game of their choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

supersaturnn shares Astro wading in the pool with Kratos and Atreus in Astro’s Playroom

wingsforsmiles shares the beach and boardwalk rollercoaster from Cyberpunk 2077

CaGamer_07 shares Ichiban Kasuga swimming with a dolphin in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

NemesisNat shares a woman surfing near a vintage van in GTA Online

Diesmo16 shares Aloy sitting and smiling on a beach in Horizon Forbidden West

clerence_1993 shares Tifa, Aerith, and Cloud in swimsuits on the beach in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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THEME: Fireworks
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 3, 2024

Next week, we’re watching the gaming skies for bursts of color. Share in-game fireworks, sparks, or laser lights using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

arashikages shares Alan standing at the center of black swirling handprint motif splattered on a hotel’s walls

Yuric83 shares Saga moving through a distorted section of forest

jdbolzan shares diner waitress Rose in control during the Night Springs DLC, holding a rifle in front of a banner in town

CamisGui shares the sunlight fading as FBI agent Alex Casey takes in a crime scene

hazelgreen_vp shares a portrait of FBI agent Alex Casey sipping on coffee

denisjurison shares a black and white portrait of Alan staring out the lake house window

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THEME: Summer
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 26, 2024

Next week, we’re celebrating the warmth and sun of summer. Share moments from your favorite game filled with summer vibes using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

OKPopJustin shares a student flying over the lake on a hippogriff, with Hogwarts castle in the background

Defalt368 shares students playing a game of Summoners Court

f0rgottengirl shares a masked wizard casting a blue-colored spell

CowboyDbop92 shares a wizard wearing a pumpkin mask casting a red spell toward a troll

NemesisNatVP shares a character wearing the Azkaban Set looking over a ridge at Hogwarts in the distance

Dande_Lion55 shares a portrait of a house elf with colorful bokeh lighting in the background

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THEME:  Alan Wake 2 – Photo Mode
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 19, 2024

Next week, we’re shining our flashlights on Alan Wake 2 and its new photo mode. Whether exploring the main game or the new Night Springs DLC, share heart-racing moments using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

The hands-on demo laid the foundation for fun with an early solo tutorial stage controlling Aloy, followed by a co-op story mission where Aloy and her Nora tribe companion Varl set out to save a beloved leader from cultists using their weapons, environment, and yes, even hot dogs. Here are a few moments that caught my Focus: 

A familiar world, brought to life by LEGO bricks

Immediately the LEGO version of this world looks incredibly authentic, with every brick placed in a way that builds the world Horizon fans know and love. Aloy moves through the world in a stop-motion style that clicks right into place. The original voice cast has also returned to retell Aloy’s story with a cheeky tone, adding humor and playfulness that keeps familiar plot points fresh and delivers laughs for a wide audience. 

A LEGO girl and her bow

Aloy can use her bow for combat and to help navigate the brick-laden wilds. Holding the Square button lets Aloy aim her bow at specific targets. This is made easier by pressing R1 to activate her Focus, highlighting major targets in blue. Aloy unleashes powerful attacks by using the environment around her; shooting an arrow through a bonfire creates a flaming projectile, adding extra damage to enemies or setting grass or vines ablaze to open new routes.

Turn over every LEGO brick

Playful curiosity is often rewarded, so take the time to explore. While Studs – the LEGO form of currency – are scattered along main paths, more can be found by shooting barrels or other objects. Chests are found exploring off of main paths, and Aloy can discover special piles of bricks. Aloy can craft these bricks into various designs (a sailboat! A dog house!) to earn even more Studs. 

Make a home at Mother’s Heart

A visit to the game’s main hub village, Mother’s Heart, is a must. A trip to the All Mother Tree allows Aloy and any co-op companions to upgrade their specific weapons or use Studs to purchase upgrades that benefit everyone. This area is also where you can customize costumes or your hut, specifically its roof, yard, plot, and hut color. Naturally, I dropped some Studs on a roof fit with a roller coaster on top. I was even able to lift up and toss village NPCs into a purchased wardrobe, outfitting them with attire from the world of Horizon or other LEGO game properties. 

Tap in a couch co-op companion 

Once in Mother’s Heart, I let my couch co-op friend control Aloy as I stepped into the LEGO brick shoes of Varl, her spear-wielding companion. Varl’s spear abilities largely operated the same as Aloy’s, but we each purchased different ability upgrades at the All Mother Tree. While exploring, additional temporary upgrades can be bought or dropped by enemies that are specific to different characters. In Varl’s case, that came in the form of a more powerful spear that allowed for 12 throws before breaking down. If one player loses all their health in co-op, they can be revived by the other player using the Triangle button. But be warned – upon being revived, you will drop any of the temporary upgrades you had collected up to that point. 

Speaking of those upgrades…

Certain ability upgrades can be used by any character and they come in handy during combat encounters. The LEGO Brick Separator unleashes a powerful melee move that can literally take an enemy apart. Dislodging highlighted parts of a machine can sometimes even reward a new weapon. When I unleashed the LEGO Brick Separator on a Longleg, its severed horns began to spin, and I could kick them toward enemies for an additional attack. Jumping over an enemy using the Blast Boots will set them ablaze. My favorite upgrade was the Hot Dog Cart, a quickly assembled cart complete with a hot dog man who lobs hot dog bombs across the combat field to great and delicious effect. This was invaluable during frenzied or crowded encounters, and honestly just made me giddy. 

LEGO Horizon Adventures invites players (and a co-op buddy) to its gleefully comical spin on Aloy’s world when it launches on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch this holiday season.

TakaSanGames shares Ellie hidden in the bushes in The Last of Us Part II.

BarryPaust shares Wander crouching to hide from a Colossus in Shadow of the Colossus.

thwippip shares a face-painted Aloy hiding behind leaves in Horizon Forbidden West

marka_game shares Jin blending in with the scenery in a unique way in Ghost of Tsushima

Photoingame shares a Na’vi blending in with blue water in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Defnotanthonyfr shares the cat from Stray blending into the cluttered surroundings to take a nap

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THEME:  Hogwarts Legacy – Photo Mode
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 12, 2024

Next week, a new photo mode feature casts a spell on Hogwarts Legacy. Share moments from your magical journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

DexM_ds shares Celene leaping over obstacles in Returnal.

sorathluna shares Jin leaping from his horse in Ghost of Tsushima

Hedronik shares Eivor making a leap of faith in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Dario_OtherEyes shares Yuffie leaping in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

Tigas_VP shares a Cal leaping down to strike the Spawn of Oggdo in Star Wars Jedi Survivor

secondcapture shares the ballerina doing a graceful backflip in Bound.

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THEME:  Hidden

SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 5, 2024

Next week, we’re going into sneak mode. Share moments where characters are hidden in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Tigas_VP shares Geralt gazing up at a griffin in The Witcher 3

call_me_xavii shares Aloy gazing up at a hologram of Poseidon, a remnant of Las Vegas in Horizon Forbidden West

reins62831 shares an enemy harpy from Dragon’s Dogma 2

CowboyDbop92 shares the Eikon Odin from Final Fantasy XVI

Defalt368 shares Nuna and Fox approaching a large spirit based on Iñupiat storytelling in Never Alone

ValkyrieQ8 shares a samurai in a kitsune spirit mask in Ghost of Tsushima

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THEME: Leap
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 29, 2024

Next week, take a leap! Share thrilling moments with characters leaping or jumping into action from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

MrioMoreno5 shares a sky gondola and bridge in The Artful Escape.

bardfinnie shares Ellie gazing out at a lush mountain and forest landscape in The Last of Us Part II Remastered.

photomodeoftsu shares the flooded pavilion of Eidos 7 in Stellar Blade.

call_me_xavii shares Aloy running across a vast desert in Horizon Forbidden West.

scottoka1 shares a blue oasis town in the middle of a desert in Final Fantasy XVI.

jdmsantos07 shares a massive ship lodged between rocks in a craggy cave of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.

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THEME:  Mythical
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 22, 2024

Next week, we’re turning the lens on legends and myths. Share mythical characters or creatures you’ve encountered the a game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

NoxFleuret24JL shares Eve and Adam’s droid gazing out into the Great Desert

HovsepStepanyan shares Eve wielding her blade in a yellow jumpsuit outfit

sirevanztheduke shares Eve sitting at the Big Gulp in Xion, listening to Enya singing

redmaiden_vp shares a short silver haired Eve walking on a path with fallen blossoms

DexM_ds shares Eve standing in the center of Xion’s courtyard

BBuradori shares Eve standing in Kasim’s salon with a fresh new bob haircut

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THEME:  Landscapes
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on May 15, 2024

Next week, we’re taking in the sights of your favorite gaming environments. Share landscapes and environments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.