Astro Bot is PlayStation 5's exclusive 3D platformer that launched in September 2024. The game has become a centerpiece in the recent revival of the genre alongside releases like Rayman, drawing appreciation from industry figures. Beyond the gaming space, the title is expanding into physical merchandise with a dedicated Lego set arriving in October, part of a broader trend of video game franchises receiving Lego adaptations.
Since release, the platformer has seen its retail price drop to historic lows. Meanwhile, technical developments have put Astro Bot in the spotlight for different reasons - early PS5 emulation work has already demonstrated the ability to run the game, and resourceful PC gamers have managed to boot it on personal computers despite its exclusive status. The combination of critical acclaim and expanding reach across formats and merchandise suggests the game's cultural footprint continues to grow.
Astro not. Sony finally announced the much-leaked LEGO PS1 set recently, and included in the purchase is a separate set that lets you build a LEGO Astro Bot . This extra comes at no additional cost. It's a nice bonus for PlayStation fans, but after new images of the Astro set hav…
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A Lego Astro Bot set just leaked, but it seems you can only get one if you buy the Lego PlayStation.
It will reportedly be free with purchases of the PS1 set from the Lego website
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LEGO will soon launch an adorable Astro Bot set, though you won't be able to pick it up as a standalone purchase.
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Fans agree leaked Lego Astro Bot is "too good" to just be a gift-with-purchase for the new PlayStation set
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A new Lego Astro Bot set has just been leaked, and it'll apparently be a gift with purchase for the upcoming PlayStation model
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Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive's retro-anime-styled co-op adventure takes the Hazelight style of two-player game to a new level
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A new sales data split shows that both Assassin's Creed Shadows and Astro Bot have also sold ~50% of copies physically in multiple countries. Like RE: Requiem, ~50% Of AC Shadows & Astro Bot Sales Were Physical In Many Countries is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology A…
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Passionate PlayStation fans will look forward to October 1 as it's the release of the highly-anticipated LEGO set along with its new mascot.
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We're seeing an increasing number of video game intellectual property being turned into Lego sets. Whether it's in the form of iconic retro consoles being brickified or legendary franchises getting themed sets (The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Horizon, to name a few), there are…
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Though Astro Bot is a PS5 exclusive platformer, some tech-savvy gamers have already managed to boot up the 2024 game of the year on PC.
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"I don't know about golden era, but it's a resurgence, definitely"
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Work on a PS5 emulator called SharpEmu is progressing fast and is already capable of booting up Astro Bot.
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For a limited time, the excellent PS5-exclusive platformer Astro Bot is back down to its lowest price ever.