I?ve been doing this job for a while now, following the industry closely, so few of the moment-to-moment happenings tend to catch me off guard. There are always, however, a few notable news stories throughout the year that throw a bit of chaos into the mix, surprising everyone and creating something of a paradigm shift within the games industry. Those surprises often become catalysts for other moments and new directions that the industry takes, so they are well worth paying attention to. Here are the PlayStation LifeStyle nominations for Biggest Surprise in 2019.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered/All of Squeenix E3
Apex Legends
Shawn Layden Leaves Sony
How emotionally good Raising Kratos was
Wired PS5 Info Drop

Biggest Surprise 2019 Winner
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