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Loudninja · Jun 13, 2017

At PlayStation we've got a proud history of bringing new players to video games, and we're constantly looking at new ways to keep that trend going. So, it's with great pleasure that I introduce you to PlayLink for PS4 – an exciting new way to play games with family and friends.

PlayLink combines your smartphone or tablet device, TV and PS4 console, with a collection of brand new games that take advantage of the smartphone or tablet device's touchscreen and camera capabilities.

PlayLink titles are designed to be played in a group setting, allowing for a truly fun and dynamic experience. The collection of PlayLink games vary from gritty crime thrillers to quick-fire quizzes. If you have a smartphone or tablet with the free companion app installed and your PS4 hooked up to a TV, you're already set.

PlayLink games turn your smartphone or tablet into a versatile controller – you can swipe, pinch, drag, tilt, rotate or even snap selfies and draw crafty doodles, depending on the game. No matter which title you choose from our PlayLink collection, it's guaranteed to be a slick pick-up-and-play experience.

We're kicking off the PlayLink range with a fun title called That's You! It's an audacious comedy quiz which challenges you and up to five friends to get personal and find out what you really think about each other. Featuring over 1,000 varied questions, reveal your daring side by taking part in doodle challenges and snapping selfies.

In celebration of PlayLink's launch, PlayStation Plus members will be able to access the full version of That's You! at no additional cost starting on July 4th.

Want to see the game in action? Check out the video below, to see President of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, joined by Tom Bennett from developer Wish Studios, Pete Smith and Claire Bromley from Sony XDev, and Nic Doucet from SIE JAPAN Studio for a few rounds.

https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/06/12/introducing-playlink-for-ps4/

Blanquito · Jun 13, 2017

Soooooo.... What is it?

Edit: ok now there's info

itsbenoclock · Jun 13, 2017

Well...ok

notworksafe · Jun 13, 2017

very useful and informative thread and tweet

the TMO · Jun 13, 2017

I think this is a dumb idea.

Cbajd5 · Jun 13, 2017

Blanquito said:
Soooooo.... What is it?

You use your phone as a controller to play games.

Dead Prince · Jun 13, 2017

Blanquito said:
Soooooo.... What is it?

Some interactive way to play with people on their mobile

CreeperBlocks · Jun 13, 2017

Hidden Agenda seems interesting with this. I wonder what the other games are.

jwk94 · Jun 13, 2017

CreeperBlocks said:
Hidden Agenda seems interesting with this. I wonder what the other games are.

That's You. It's a party game that asks you questions about the other players. Seems like fun.

Fat4all · Jun 13, 2017

Feeling big Jackbox style interactions and games.

Everyone has a phone, so put in the code and play along.

Father_Brain · Jun 13, 2017

Smartglass? Geolocation stuff?

NewDust · Jun 13, 2017

Didn't they already had capabilities like this in the PSapp since launch? Or is this greatly expanded?

LuuKyK · Jun 13, 2017

the_lizard · Jun 13, 2017

Cbajd5 said:
You use your phone as a controller to play games.

Is it ok if I just use my controller for that?

Cbajd5 · Jun 13, 2017

the_lizard said:
Is it ok if I just use my controller for that?

No, you have to use your phone.

It's like the Switch's voice chat, but required for playing some games.

Fat4all · Jun 13, 2017

LuuKyK said:

Yeah, so party games in the style of Jackbox/You Don't Know Jack.

Laughing Banana · Jun 13, 2017

Fantastic OP! Announcing about something without informing us what that something is!

fernoca · Jun 13, 2017

Seems like an continuation to what the PSapp already did...that they barely supported anyway.

Killthee · Jun 13, 2017

Blanquito said:
Soooooo.... What is it?

Another push into second screen stuff. They showed off "That's You" where you take pics with your phone, they pop up in game, and it tells you to do stuff with them on your phone like draw on the pics you just took so you look like a cop.

Jawbreaker · Jun 13, 2017

I dig it.

ShdwDrake · Jun 13, 2017

the_lizard said:
Is it ok if I just use my controller for that?

You can use your controller as a mic for singstar? Can you use your phone as a mic for singstar?

jdmonmou · Jun 13, 2017

This will go over as well as Smartglass

chicken_pasta · Jun 13, 2017

Nintendid what Sony is kinda doing now. Interesting idea tbh.

mreddie · Jun 13, 2017

Smartglass 2 but it seems optional sans Singstar.

Permanently A · Jun 13, 2017

the TMO said:
I think this is a dumb idea.

I think this is a fantastic idea. Local co-op barely exists these days and this is a great way to revive it.

SPDIF · Jun 13, 2017

Loudninja said:
You use you phone as a controller in select games .

Cbajd5 said:
You use your phone as a controller to play games.

Dead Prince said:
Some interactive way to play with people on their mobile

Without seeing/reading much about it, it sounds like Microsoft's SmartGlass initiative at the beginning of this gen.

chrisPjelly · Jun 13, 2017

Ehhhh. Didn't know people were still pushing for smartphone integration but alright

gustave154 · Jun 13, 2017

Not bad for parties i guess.

PeakPointMatrix · Jun 13, 2017

Where are all of these announcements coming from, the conference hasn't started yet has it?

NMFried · Jun 13, 2017

jdmonmou said:
This will go over as well as Smartglass

I'd debate that. If it works the way Just Dance or Jackbox Party Pack does, it'll do just fine. Now, if they add live game show nights as part of this? Then we 1 v 100, baby.

Justified · Jun 13, 2017

Fat4all said:
Yeah, so party games in the style of Jackbox/You Don't Know Jack.

Hidden agenda is a "multiplayer Until Dawn" (Same Devs, different story of course)

Jinfash · Jun 13, 2017

Jackbox is pretty popular among my friends, so why not I guess.

Fat4all · Jun 13, 2017

Justified said:
Hidden agenda is a "multiplayer Until Dawn" (Same Devs, different story of course)

I mean in terms of interaction, not content.

Killthee · Jun 13, 2017

PeakPointMatrix said:
Where are all of these announcements coming from, the conference hasn't started yet has it?

On the 1 hour pre show.

Justified · Jun 13, 2017

PeakPointMatrix said:
Where are all of these announcements coming from, the conference hasn't started yet has it?

Pre-show, Lots of good small announcements, you are missing out

CambriaRising · Jun 13, 2017

Jackbox bailed this idea. Glad to see them pick up on it.

timberger · Jun 13, 2017

Hidden Agenda sounds great.

PeakPointMatrix · Jun 13, 2017

Killthee said:
On the 1 hour pre show.

Justified said:
Pre-show, Lots of good small announcements, you are missing out

Link?

Justified · Jun 13, 2017

PeakPointMatrix said:
Link?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcIzn1sFE4

jjonez18 · Jun 13, 2017

Making the inroads to 100m I see.

Inuhanyou · Jun 13, 2017

is this why they limited playstation now to PC and PS4? lol

Sum-Mischief · Jun 13, 2017

Good idea for couples gaming. After dinner short gaming session.

SmoothRunningGun · Jun 13, 2017

Smart glass?

Tripolygon · Jun 13, 2017

SmoothRunningGun said:
Smart glass?

Second screen, been part of PS3 since last gen.

Jachaos · Jun 13, 2017

Hidden Agenda is really cool!

I saw the picture taking game in That's You and it could be fun

I like party games in general so this is a nice surprise. Good stuff.

sn00zer · Jun 13, 2017

Im cool with this...looks neat. I think though its going to be pretty difficult to set up

Tregard · Jun 13, 2017

Playstation Does Jackbox

balohna · Jun 13, 2017

Fat4all said:
Feeling big Jackbox style interactions and games.

Everyone has a phone, so put in the code and play along.

Yeah should be fun with friends, I'll bite if the price is right and reception is good.

True Fire · Jun 13, 2017

I want Nintendo to do something like this for Switch. Namely, for 3DS and Wii U BC.

Stilton Disco · Jun 13, 2017

Sounds fun and ready for friends and family.

Again though, why the hell was none of this stuff in the conference?

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