PLAYSTATION: THE CONCERT

NorthHouse led the comprehensive vision behind PlayStation: The Concert, an immersive live show celebrating the worlds within the console's most iconic games, such as The Last of Us, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, and more. Commissioned by GEA Live, the NorthHouse team designed the experience from top to bottom, from creative direction to stage design and all visual elements.

The team envisioned capturing the heart and soul of the PlayStation universe by combining a range of assets, cinematic scenes, gameplay footage, and custom animations. Through visual storytelling and musical performances, they strived to blend the nostalgic with the fresh, including renditions of themes from Bloodborne, Journey, and Uncharted.

Lead Technical Artist Dan Shufflebotham used Notch to create high-powered particle systems that stayed true to the games' aesthetic. He and his team deployed particles across gauze roll drops at the front of the stage and an LED screen behind the orchestra, resulting in a seamless visual bridge between the live performance and the atmosphere of the games.

NorthHouse conducted material and motion tests for final delivery to ensure consistency in their pixels and lighting. They exported NotchLC files to deliver accurate screen segmentations and content packages tailored to each surface within the PIXERA server.

GAMINGbible Senior Journalist Kate Harrold wrote of the show, "It brought me joy, nostalgia, and entertainment first and foremost, but it also brought me a sense of belonging. For a night out, you can't ask for much more than that."

Additional press coverage:

GAMINGbible, The Mirror.