Why PlayStation Fans Should Keep an Eye on September 6

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Many PlayStation fans believe Sony will host its next major PlayStation Showcase soon, and there are two major reasons for this. The first is that Sony has hosted a PlayStation Showcase every year for the past three or so years, so it's unlikely to be breaking tradition now. This is perhaps especially true given that its next major release,God of War Ragnarok, still has a ton it needs to show off. The second comes from decently reliable rumors suggesting that it is happening specifically on September 8.

To be clear on terminology, a PlayStation Showcase is a big event for Sony, while State of Plays are more like updates. It's essentially its E3 replacement, dating back before COVID put E3 in an odd position to begin with. The PlayStation Showcase is essentially a big State of Play, but whereas the latter is usually around the 20-30 minute mark, a Showcase is likely an hour or two, at least, of multiple games. These are functionally two different events, but how Sony approaches them typically follows a key pattern when it comes to announcing them.

The chances of a new PlayStation Showcase happening soon are high, but that leaves two major questions as to when it'll take place and what will be shown. The latter is impossible to predict, as many are hoping for God of War and some of Sony's 2023 games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, but when that PS Showcase announcement will come isn't nearly as hard to possibly predict.

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Occasionally, Sony will announce something a week in advance. This is rare, but not unheard of, for the company. One PlayStation Showcase was announced a week in advance, but given that September 1 passed with no announcement, that means Sony is either not