Gaming & Esports
PlayStation to Host Double State of Play Broadcasts on September 3
PlayStation has announced two consecutive livestream broadcasts scheduled for Thursday, September 3, offering updates on upcoming games from studios worldwide, with a special focus on titles from Japan and Asia. The first broadcast, a new episode of State of Play, will showcase announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. The segment will close with an extended feature on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, courtesy of Square Enix. Immediately after, viewers can watch a new installment of State of Play Japan, once again hosted by Yuki Kaji. This program will provide detailed looks at upcoming titles from Japanese and Asian developers, including fresh gameplay footage and new announcements. Both broadcasts will stream live starting at 6:00 a.m. PT (9:00 a.m. ET, 3:00 p.m. CEST, 10:00 p.m. JST) on YouTube and Twitch. State of Play will be presented in English with Japanese subtitles, while State of Play Japan will air in Japanese with English subtitles. Sony Interactive Entertainment noted that the broadcasts may include copyrighted material, such as licensed music, that falls outside its control. As a result, co-streams or video-on-demand archives of the shows could be affected by licensing restrictions. The company advised creators planning to post recap videos or clips from the broadcasts to avoid including any copyrighted music in their content.