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Gamescom Event Reveals 19 Games Coming to PlayStation

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PlayStation shared big news at a games event called Gamescom. The event has a show named Opening Night Live. At this show, PlayStation talked about 19 new games. These games will come to the PlayStation system.

Gamescom is a large event for video games. Many companies show new games there every year. This year, PlayStation used the event to share its own news.

PlayStation also shared other news. A popular RPG game from 2023 is now 85% off. You can buy it on the PlayStation Store. This means players can get the game for much less money.

There is also news about a public test server. This is a special place online. It lets players try new game updates early. This test server works for both Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

Gamers are happy about all this news. Many people are waiting for the 19 new games. They also like the big sale on the popular RPG.

Vocabulary3 words

Gamescom
a very big event where companies show new video games
RPG
a type of game where you play as a character in a story
public test server
a special online place to try new things before everyone can

Quiz

1. How many games did PlayStation announce at the event?
2. What discount is the popular RPG game getting?
3. The public test server works for both Xbox Series and PlayStation 5. True or False?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

PlayStation shared big news at a games event called Gamescom. The event has a show named _____ Night Live. At this show, PlayStation talked about _____ new games. These games will come to the PlayStation system.

Gamescom is a large event for _____ games. Many companies show new games there every year. This year, PlayStation used the event to share its own news.

PlayStation also shared other news. A popular RPG game from _____ is now 85% off. You can buy it on the PlayStation _____. This means players can get the game for much less money.

There is also news about a public test _____. This is a special place online. It lets players try new game updates early. This test server works for both _____ Series and PlayStation 5.

Gamers are happy about all this news. Many people are waiting for the _____ new games. They also like the big sale on the popular RPG.

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