Sony is offering videogame players free Playstation 4 games in an attempt to encourage the general public to stay at home during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The venture was announced on Playstation's official Twitter account on April 15. According to that tweet, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection (which consists of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception) and Journey will be downloadable from the Playstation Store for free from April 17 until May 5, with both available to keep once they have been redeemed.
Commenting on the initiative in a recent statement, Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan stated: "People all over the world are doing the right thing by staying home to help contain the spread of COVID–19 [...] we are asking our community to continue supporting the safe choice and the need to Play At Home."
He added: "Play At Home has two components: first, providing free games to help keep the PlayStation community entertained at home; and finally, establishing a fund to help smaller independent game studios who may be experiencing financial difficulties continue building great experiences for all gamers."
It seems as though there's never been a better time to be a videogamer. In fact, a company is now offering Call of Duty experts the chance to become paid coaches, earning up to $43 per hour by helping new players hone their skills in Warzone's new so-called 'Gulag' mode.
All you need is a photo ID, a working PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC, and a strong internet connection, and "a proven track record across Call of Duty: Warzone." So if you think you have what it takes to be a Call of Duty mentor, then send your resumé and cover letter over to [email protected].