Sony's PlayStation Showcase 2023 was an hour-long event filled with announcements, trailers, and surprises
The event included news about games for PS5 and PSVR 2, as well as a new piece of hardware called Project Q, which is an 8-inch handheld device designed for playing PS5 games remotely
Other hardware announcements included wireless PlayStation earbuds
Bungie, the developer best known for Destiny and Halo, is returning to its roots with the sci-fi shooter Marathon, which will be coming to both Xbox and PC with cross-play and cross-save support
A significant portion of the event was focused on titles for PSVR 2, including a VR mode for this year's Gran Turismo 7 and a VR game based on the popular anime series Demon Slayer
Other game announcements included Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which will feature both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and a new game from Insomniac called Wolverine
The event also featured trailers for upcoming games like God of War: Ragnarok, Forspoken, and Horizon Forbidden West
The PlayStation Showcase 2023 was a reminder of the importance of gaming events in building hype and excitement for upcoming releases, and of the role that hardware and software innovation
The event was a showcase of the creativity and talent of game developers and designers, and of the incredible experiences that gaming can offer to players of all ages and backgrounds