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[Lunatic_Gamer]

Sony's latest State of Play is already comfortably its most watched ever, proving the format is growing in popularity.

Despite only broadcasting days ago, on 12th February, the format holder's latest livestream has already topped 3.2 million views. That's more than 200,000 views more than the previous most-watched episode, June 2025's instalment.

Perhaps most important this time is that the latest State of Play was universally well received, with our Push Square poll showing at least 83% thought it was good. Pleasing the majority in this era of gaming discourse is truly a remarkable feat.

Sony's Latest State of Play Now Officially the Most Watched Ever

Comfortably, as well

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[MiguelItUp]

I wonder if there were a bunch of particular rumors that revolved around this SoP?

 

[Mortisfacio]

Seems about right. This was the first State of Play in years I can remember where I didn't finish it thinking "I should have just watched the highlights instead of wasting my time with that". Some games in the middle I don't care about, but overall a solid showcase.

 

[Memati187]

Most watched maybe, mostly liked unlikely.

 

[Cancer]

It was a very good one, some high quality stuff from exciting developers.

 

[onQ123]

I'm just here for the Bitter Critter Tears

 

[Fortress of Regrets]

Incidentally, I was the most bored ever.

 

[semiconscious]

what's the prize for most watched traffic accident?...

 

[nial]

Best SoP has the most views.

I wonder if there were a bunch of particular rumors that revolved around this SoP?

A ton of views came after it was already broadcasted. And the only rumor was DMC6 I think?

Most watched maybe, mostly liked unlikely.

It's definitely the most liked one here on GAF:

Thread 'How would you rate the Feb 12th, 2026 State of Play?'

Feb 12, 2026

An easy "A" from me. They really nailed it.

• Great opening with Kena: Scars of Kosmora
• Ghost of Yotei Legends imminent release
• Death Stranding 2 PC imminent release
• RE Requiem going back to RCPD!
• New DEAD OR ALIVE
• Control: Resonant looks GOTY tier
• that big fuckin rooster guy game
• Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like MotorStorm in the SW universe
• MGS Master Collection Vol 2. MGS4 in 4k/60!
• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
• Silent Hill Townfall looking like it's going to continue this incredible Silent Hill redemption arc for the franchise
• Rev.NOIR
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[Represent.]

shit show, mid games, shit final reveal.

bring back on stage talking and live game demos.

I rated it an F.

 

[DeepEnigma]

shit show, mid games, shit final reveal.

bring back on stage talking and live game demos.

I rated it an F.

 

[Three]

I wonder if there were a bunch of particular rumors that revolved around this SoP?

Which one are you thinking?

I think there was just one about DMC6, which didn't happen.

 

[J Required]

what's the prize for most watched traffic accident?...

shit show, mid games, shit final reveal.

bring back on stage talking and live game demos.

I rated it an F.

Most watched maybe, mostly liked unlikely.

 

[Topher]

I also like to reinforce the validity of my tag

 

[TKOFromTokyo]

I thought it was a solid B. I find most of these shows disappointing from all three of the console manufacturers. I was probably happiest with Capcom and Konami, but I'm interested in the GoW remakes, Saros, and maybe Marathon.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Most people that are going to be objective can actually say that there was variety and a little bit of something for everybody. Sony has been faltering with these events but this one was nowhere near a dud. They don't have to be games you like but if you're analyzing the industry you have to be objective just because it's not to your taste at times. That's what I don't get about why people say some shows are failures versus not. In this case I think they did very well and they showed nowhere near all the games they have from their top studios. Optics matter and they did very well

 

[Pop]

Most watched maybe, mostly liked unlikely.

wtf are you on about. Overwhelmingly liked

Was a very solid 8 / 10 showcase

 

[Memati187]

wtf are you on about. Overwhelmingly liked

Was a very solid 8 / 10 showcase

As a general show yes, as a Sony show it sucked.

 

[Durin]

It's a better one than their last few for sure, but I wonder why it got them their best numbers.

I think they've had bigger showcases before.

 

[Magic Carpet]

No Astro Bot PC announcement.
I don't care about anything anymore. It's over. Game over, man.

 

[Panajev2001a]

As a general show yes, as a Sony show it sucked.

Moving goalposts .gif.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Must be hate-watched right, because no one likes Sony games anymore. GAF told me so.

 

[MiguelItUp]

I'm genuinely surprised, I'm happy people were happy with it. Personally, I thought it was just another C/D for the most part considering its length and the few things I was personally interested in.

Best SoP has the most views.

A ton of views came after it was already broadcasted. And the only rumor was DMC6 I think?

It's definitely the most liked one here on GAF:

Thread 'How would you rate the Feb 12th, 2026 State of Play?'

Feb 12, 2026

An easy "A" from me. They really nailed it.

• Great opening with Kena: Scars of Kosmora
• Ghost of Yotei Legends imminent release
• Death Stranding 2 PC imminent release
• RE Requiem going back to RCPD!
• New DEAD OR ALIVE
• Control: Resonant looks GOTY tier
• that big fuckin rooster guy game
• Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like MotorStorm in the SW universe
• MGS Master Collection Vol 2. MGS4 in 4k/60!
• Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
• Silent Hill Townfall looking like it's going to continue this incredible Silent Hill redemption arc for the franchise
• Rev.NOIR
• John...

• analog_future
• Replies: 357
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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I was just curious if there were any particular things revolving around this SoP to make it the most watched ever.

Which one are you thinking?

I think there was just one about DMC6, which didn't happen.

Nothing in particular, just curious about the above quote reply.

 

[cormack12]

Best state of play in a long time (overdue). But I think it would have benefitted from some tighter editing personally.

 

[PatientGamer]

I'd give it a 7.5, but that's saying something cause I think most of the State of Plays suck. This was the best one by quite some distance, even if the majority of what was shown I have no interest for.

 

[IDKFA]

And that was just a taste. The real main course comes in June, and that one will blow away their E3 2015 press conference.

 

[MrJangles]

What were the viewing figures from Spain?

 

[J Required]

What were the viewing figures from Spain?

Definitly more than Nintendo Direct..lol

 

[Smasher89]

Most interesting one since sony starting to pull back from going all in on E3, more of these is the way to go!

 

[Emmy Ator Best]

And that was just a taste. The real main course comes in June, and that one will blow away their E3 2015 press conference.

Well in retrospect Sony E3 2015 was the most overrated ever so yeah it's possible

 

[ProtoByte]

Eh. I guess 5 years of mediocrity and low energy across the game industry will have people thinking this show was the shit.

Honestly guys, really ask yourselves: What was it that elevated this show? A distant remake? A cheap looking John Wick title? Another entry in the 2D platformer spinoff grift log?

Nothing there looked particularly amazing, and the sales on most of those games will mostly reflect that.

 

[Team Skoda]

 

[IDKFA]

Well in retrospect Sony E3 2015 was the most overrated ever so yeah it's possible

Nah.

There's a reason why that show is ingrained into gaming folklore.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Too bad it ended with a dud.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

They dodge a massive bullet with hunger gatherings

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Too bad it ended with a dud.

dud? David Jaffe loves the game!!!

 

[Mr Hyde]

It was a good Direct, especially compared to the last ones, who have been middling at best. Lots of good stuff was announced. Castlevania Belmonts Curse was the best highlight of the show, no doubt. Feels like Konami is getting back on track to the good old days of being a video game powerhouse, albeit with the help of external devs.

 

[LectureMaster]

Pointless data, the TGA was most watched ever, and you end up getting Highguard.

 

[Gitaroo]

It was pretty much a Konami show for me, not a bad way though.

 

[DreamcastSkies]

People want Konami IP and the Legacy of Kain series.

 

[VGA-Games]

Thanks to Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

 

[Gripsx]

It's Marathon

 

[Neon Xenon]

I thought this State of Play was fine. Nothing massively important for me. 6/10.

 

[Ðuelist]

Most watched maybe, mostly liked unlikely.

What do you people WANT? I do not understand.

 

[Disciple of MSSP]

A lot of showcases suck. A whole lot. But this one left a good impression for me.

Even though no Yotei on PC... Or Bloodborne... Actually? Fuck you Sony!

 

[TGO]

It's worth watching just to see Konami announcing more games in 10 minutes than Sony has in the last 2 years

 

[adamsapple]

I rated it an F.

 

[Jesb]

It was solid to me. One of the better ones in a while.

 

[phant0m]

wtf are you on about. Overwhelmingly liked

Was a very solid 8 / 10 showcase

Yup. Solid B+ for me. But GAF chuds that hate everything strongly disliked it, mostly for having trailers of video games and not the one they wanted.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I thought it was a pretty good show. Just shows people are excited for some gaming news.