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How Astro Bot went from tech demo to PlayStation superstar

I saw a lot of games during Summer Game Fest, but I was easily most excited for Astro Bot. I got play about 30 minutes of the 3D platformer, and it’s everything I wanted. Astro Bot is full of creativity, beauty and immaculate gameplay.

Astro has already starred in a great VR game and a wonderful pack-in experience with the PlayStation 5, but now he’s the star of a full game. And he’s ready for the bigger stage. Astro Bot releases on September 5, 2024 for PlayStation 5.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.