I watched the State of Play.. | Asmongold TV

September 24, 2026

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In the 2025 PlayStation State of Play presentation, streamer Asmongold watched the entire broadcast live with his audience and came away profoundly unimpressed. He rated the show a four out of ten, calling it "uninspired" and arguing that the majority of the games shown were either forgettable, overly niche, or simply not interesting to him. His central thesis was that Sony has lost its way by prioritizing cinematic, movie-like experiences over what he considers "actual video games"—games built around tight gameplay loops rather than narrative spectacle. The conversation that followed was a mix of live reactions, post-show analysis, and pushback from chat.

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1 (02:01) **Opening Thesis: Sony's Big Announcements Will Hit State of Play, Not Summer Games Fest** - Asmongold predicts that major Sony reveals will be saved for their own showcase, setting expectations for the show.
2 (05:25) **AI and "Cinematic" Pitch: PlayStation's New Direction** - A promotional segment for a new PlayStation concept heavily featuring generative AI and a "dreams to reality" pitch is shown, which Asmongold reacts to with confusion and skepticism.
3 (07:18) **First Impressions: "Realistic Pymon" and Capcom Comparisons** - A new game trailer featuring a robot companion is shown, which Asmongold compares to a "realistic Pymon" and says looks decent, especially if it were a Capcom title.
4 (10:58) **Sword Game and Silent Hill: Mixed Reactions** - A trailer for a sword-based game and a new Silent Hill title are shown, with Asmongold finding the former repetitive but playable and the latter uninteresting as he's never played a Silent Hill game.
5 (18:58) **Historical Action and Digimon: A Shift in Tone** - A 16th-century castle-themed action game is shown, which Asmongold says he would play, followed by a Digimon title that he finds confusing and unappealing.
6 (23:02) **Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster: A Clear Win** - The announcement of a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is met with clear approval, as Asmongold identifies it as a classic with improved graphics and voice acting.
7 (26:13) **Oddball and Origami Games: Streamer Bait vs. Art** - A bizarre game involving a toilet and a paper-based Origami adventure are shown, with Asmongold calling the first "streamer bait" for its watchability and the second a cool concept he might buy.

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