PlayStation symbols appear in tube station ahead of PS5 release
The new console is out on Thursday
It's been a big month for gamers around the world. Not only has the latest console from Microsoft been released, it's now time for Sony's new PlayStation to be released too.
Arriving in shops tomorrow (Thursday 19th November), the super sleek looking PlayStation 5 has a whole host of superb games for release, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Demon's Souls.
Now, despite the public being told to stay at home wherever possible, due to the continuing Coronavirus Pandemic, the iconic PlayStation 5 symbols have appeared at Oxford Circus tube station.
One PlayStation symbol even appeared outside Microsoft's London shop!
Even to those not into games the bright symbols are very noticeable with of course the red circle already looking like the well-known tube logo.
And it's not just at Oxford Circus that PlayStation branding has appeared. Mile End station has been temporarily rebranded as Miles End which is a nod to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Along similar lines, Lancaster Gate has been rebranded to Ratchet and Clankaster Gate after the two fun characters known for their many games available on the various PlayStation consoles that have been released previously.
Likewise, Seven Sisters has been transformed into Gran Turismo 7 Sisters, and West Ham into Horizon Forbidden West Ham.
Sony's PlayStation 5 is available to buy from Thursday 19th November.
Video games that are perfect to keep you fit when you're in lockdown:
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Just Dance
Platform: Multi
Effectively the spiritual descendent of Dance Dance Revolution, the Just Dance series is now synonymous with fitness gaming. You don't have to know how to dance, you don't need to know that songs – you just need to shake what your mother gave you. Your heart will be pounding, you'll be sweating, and you won't even care. Even for the most reserved players, Just Dance is incredibly addictive. There are 40 songs included as standard, but if you subscribe to Just Dance Unlimited you'll have streaming access to over 400 additional songs.
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Ring Fit Adventure
Platform: Switch
Nintendo has done it again. By combining a mix of goal focussed adventure gameplay (i.e. beating a dragon) with well-executed and accurately tracked exercises, they've succeeded in bringing out one of the best fitness games of all time. The player takes part in cardio, strengthening and yoga exercises in order to progress through the game, which includes some fun battles, where the player attacks and defends using various exercises. For those looking for a more traditional workout, the Ring Fit Adventure also offers routines designed for specific fitness goals. The Switch's JoyCons are clipped into a leg strap and Nintendo Ring in order to capture the player's real-life movements accurately.
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Beat Saber
Platform: Multi
Satisfying, exciting, addictive and physically exhausting, Beat Saber sees the player wield two virtual sabres which are used to swipe-smash oncoming blocks to the relentless and thumping tunes. When the swipes, dodges and blocks are chained together, it feels nothing short of epic, plus there's a battle mode to spice things up with a little competition. This is a good one for earning a decent workout without actually feeling like you're exercising.
Bonus: There's a tonne of extra music packs available, giving players access to music catalogues from Panic! At The Disco, Imagine Dragons, Green Day and more.
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Dance Central
Platform: Oculus
It's time to hit the club in the best way possible – without actually having to go to the club. Dance Central transports the player into the virtual dance club scene, allowing them to throw some choreographed shapes to chart-topping 'bangers' from the likes of The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake and Carbi B. While the player is busy absolutely nailing the 'Shoulder Shuffle' into 'Flexing' transition, the game will be counting up the calories burnt so when the party's over, they can see the results of their efforts. A real fun one.
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Superhot VR
Platform: Multi
Superhot VR isn't a fitness game, per se, but if you play it right it can certainly be a workout. The game is primarily an FPS where the player's movement controls time. As the player attempts to manoeuvre around levels, dodge bullets and karate chop bad dudes in the face, they'll be switching between flurries of movements and sudden position holds. This is effectively a home, gamer version of high-intensity interval training.
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