PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

Fred's making progress in Trek to Yomi, finally diving into Chapter 3. Meanwhile, Jake's game update is TBD. No listener questions this time around, but let's jump into the news. Studios like Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, along with others within Bethesda, are facing layoffs. Helldivers 2 faced a review bombing on Steam due to a PSN requirement imposed by Sony, but after retracting the requirement, the game received over 200k positive reviews and even released a cape commemorating the incident. Media Molecule's co-founder hints that their new project is more game-oriented than a tool. Hades 2 is in early access, impressing players with significant improvements over its predecessor. Unfortunately, Warhammer 40K 2's PvP multiplayer hasn't been confirmed yet, but leaks suggest exciting developments. X Defiant, developed by Ubisoft, is set to release this month. In a disappointing turn, Deliver Us Mars developer Keoken Interactive had to lay off their entire team due to a lack of publishing options. PS Plus Essentials games include titles like EA Sports FC 24, Ghostrunner 2, Tunic, and Destiny 2: Lightfall. Plus, Returnal: Fallen Asteria TPB comic is set for release on October 23, 2024. New games hitting the scene include The Prisoner of the Night, Animal Well, Crow Country, Gift, Imagine Earth, Pac-Man Mega Tunnel: Battle Chomp Champs, and Rainbow Cotton. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 22:40 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 29:25 - LAYOFFS HIT MORE STUDIOS 37:40 - HELLDIVERS 2 RALLY’S 44:04- MEDIA MOLECULE’S NEW PROJECT 50:20 - SPACE MARINES 2 IS GETTING PVP 57:00 - X DEFIANT COMES OUT THIS MONTH 1:00:09 - DELIVER US THE MOON DEVELOPER LAYS OFF THE STUDIO 1:02:39 - MAY ESSENTIAL GAMES ANNOUNCED 1:05:00 - A RETURNAL COMIC IS COMING 1:19:22 - NEW GAMES Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey there, it's Fred and Jake back with Episode 326 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! Before we dive in, make sure to hit that subscribe button on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome. How's everyone doing? We've got some game updates for you: I'm still immersed in Trek to Yomi, slowly making progress. Jake's been conquering Wolfenstein the New Order. No listener questions this time, but let's check out the news. Stellar Blade is making waves with an 8/10 on PushSquare, and Sandland isn't far behind. Fallout 4's next-gen version is causing a stir with PS Plus members, but Bethesda's working on sorting it out. The long-awaited The Wolf Among Us 2 is making its presence known with some enticing screenshots. Plus, get ready for Alien Rogue Incursion on PSVR2 from the makers of Creed and Sprint Vector. And don't miss the latest PS5 firmware update bringing community game help and system enhancements. No new game releases listed, but we've got some classics to revisit like Ironclad Tactics, Infamous, and Immortals Fenyx Rising. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 32:58 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 45:45 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 48:00 - STARLIGHT GAMES 57:07 - AUTOPLAY PATENT 1:00:00 - EMBRACER SPLITS UP 1:03:40 - KEENA IS HEADED TO XBOX 1:06:00 - GOLDEN AXE ANIMATED SERIES 1:12:15 - KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT 1:22:25 - DARKEST DUNGEON 2 PS5 RELEASE DATE Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey there, it's Fred and Jake back with Episode 325 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! Before we dive in, make sure to hit that subscribe button on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome. We've got some game updates for you: Fred is still immersed in Trek to Yomi, slowly making progress. Meanwhile, Jake's been battling his way through Wolfenstein. No listener questions this time, but let's jump into the news. Exciting news from Starlight Games, formed by former devs of Wipeout, Skate, and Call of the Mountain. Sony's patenting an autoplay feature for grindy games—interesting! Embracer is splitting into three different entities to manage their growing number of studios. We've got Asmodee Group for tabletop games and Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends for video games. Kena Bridge of Spirits is making its way to Xbox—big move! Golden Axe is getting its own animated series, and Sony's jumping in on the action. Get ready for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, set in the same captivating world. And mark your calendars for July 15th, because Darkest Dungeon 2 is dropping on PS5! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 32:58 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 45:45 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 48:00 - STARLIGHT GAMES 57:07 - AUTOPLAY PATENT 1:00:00 - EMBRACER SPLITS UP 1:03:40 - KEENA IS HEADED TO XBOX 1:06:00 - GOLDEN AXE ANIMATED SERIES 1:12:15 - KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT 1:22:25 - DARKEST DUNGEON 2 PS5 RELEASE DATE Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 324: Fall In for Fallout Hey, it's Fred and Jake from PS THIS IS AWESOME! Episode 324 is here, folks! Quick reminders: Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome, and hit us up on PSN— I'm ANCHORLESS_81, and Jake's Jakesaw01. Don't forget to share the love and rate us! Gaming updates: I've been on fire, just finished Callisto Protocol and tried out Rollerdrome. Now, I'm hooked on Trek to Yomi. Jake's been battling Nazis and zombies in Wolfenstein: The New Order and Resident Evil 3 Remake. Shoutout to Prescript_N for the feedback! In the news: PlayStation Plus is adding new games, including Dave the Diver and Deliver Us Mars. Keanu Reeves is voicing Shadow in the Sonic 3 Movie! Fallout TV series is out, but Fred fell asleep during episode 1 (classic Fred!). Rumors hint at major upgrades for the PS5 Pro, and Ascendant Studios is facing tough times, furloughing most employees. Our hearts go out to them. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of PS THIS IS AWESOME, your PlayStation podcast. This is Episode 323, where we delve into the current state of PlayStation. So, what's been keeping us glued to our screens lately in the gaming world? Fred has been on a wild ride, finishing up The Devil in Me and kicking off The Callisto Protocol. And Jake has been slaying dragons and mastering his hero skills in FFVII Rebirth, clocking a whopping 82 hours! Plus, he's been dabbling in Skul The Hero Slayer. Now onto the news: EA's got some updates on that Iron Man game we've all been waiting for. Looks like it's still in the works, but we'll have to wait a bit longer. Hold onto your lightsabers, folks! Star Wars Outlaws just dropped a new story trailer and a release date for August 30, 2024, exclusively for PS5. Rumor has it, PlayStation might be cooking up some surprises with smaller exclusives dropping by the end of the year. Astro Bot fans, keep your fingers crossed! And mark your calendars for June 10, 2024, because Ubisoft Forward is coming in hot. Plus, whispers in the wind suggest a PlayStation State of Play might be on the horizon in May. Oh, and if you're a fan of hip hop and Beat Saber, you're in luck! There's a fresh mixtape featuring some of the greatest rap artists of all time. And of course, what's a podcast without some new game releases? April 10th sees the arrival of Broken Roads, House Flipper 2, and SokoFrog. April 11th brings Let's! Revolution!, Loretta, and The Kindeman Remedy to the gaming table. Rounding out the lineup on April 12th is Outer Terror. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 322: We chat about this week's PlayStation News including April’s Essential games, Jim Ryan’s Departure as well as so much more! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 19:45 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 49:00 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:10:56 - UNICORN OVERLORD SALES 1:11:52 - PSPRO LABELS INCOMING 1:17:11 - APRIL ESSENTIAL GAMES 1:18:51 - JIM RYAN LEAVES THE BUILDING 1:22:15 - GEARBOX LAYOFFS 1:23:22 - JUDAS GAMEPLAY RELEASED 1:25:38 - NEW GAMES COMING TO PSN 1:26:10 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 321: In recent news, Cyberpunk 2077 is currently free to play on PS5 for the weekend, and a demo for Stellar Blade has been released, allowing progress to carry over to the full game. Bend Studio, the developers behind Days Gone, are ramping up for a new 'AAA live service' project. Additionally, there's a celebration of Jim Ryan's legacy with an iconic digital bobblehead. Helldivers 2 has emerged as the best-selling game of 2024 so far in the USA, and the PS5 Pro's proprietary upscaler, resembling DLSS, has garnered praise. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the official title for Amy Hennig's Marvel game, is set to launch in 2025. As for the new releases, they include titles like Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Grandia HD Remaster, Planet Zoo, South Park: Snow Day, Sunny Cafe, Terra Memoria, Ario, and more throughout March. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 20:26 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 26:25 - CYBERPUNK 2077 FREE ON PS5 THIS WEEKEND 28:09 - STELLAR BLADE DEMO 3/29 30:00 - BEND STUDIO HIRING FOR LIVE SERVICE GAME 40:58 - JIM RYAN DIGITAL BOBBLEHEAD 45:00 - HELLDIVERS 2 BEST SELLING GAME IN 2024 SO FAR 53:37 - DLLS UPSCALER LOOKS PROMISING FOR PS5 PRO 57:30 - MARVEL 1943: RISE OF THE HYDRA 1:02:40 - NEW GAMES 1:04:30 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 320: Make It Go Away In gaming news, Sony halts production of the PSVR2 unit due to surplus stock, while Helldivers II boasts over 8 million players. Check out the launch trailer for Rise of the Ronin on PS5, blending live-action and cutscenes. CD Projekt RED concludes updates for Cyberpunk 2077, with occasional tweaks, and announces the System Shock Remake for PS5/PS4 arriving on May 21st. Exciting new releases include Hi-Fi Rush, MLB The Show 24, and Mystic Pillars Remastered on March 19th. On March 20th, look out for Alone in the Dark and Master Maker 3D Ultimate. March 21st brings Ambitious Mission, Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure, Krimson, Lisa Bundle of Joy, and Tram Simulator: Urban Transit. Finally, on March 22nd, prepare for Dragon's Dogma 2, Front Mission 1st Remake, Rise of the Ronin, and The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered. By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 319: Darkest Dungeon 2 is Coming! In this episode of PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred is still-immersed in HELLDIVERS II, while Jake delves deeper into FF7 REBIRTH. In gaming news, Contra: Operation Gulaga receives an 8/10 on PushSquare, while Deviation Games is shut down before releasing a game. MultiVersus returns on May 28th after a year-long hiatus, and Stellar Blade's demo is patched after an early release. Former PlayStation exec Shawn Layden comments on game costs and exclusivity. Exciting new releases include Valiant Hearts: Coming Home on PS5, all three STALKER games on PS4/PS5, and the highly anticipated Darkest Dungeon 2 rated for release on PS5/PS4. New game releases include Contra: Operation Galagula, Cybertrash STATYX, and Little Cities: Bigger for PSVR2, offering diverse experiences for players. Tune in for all the latest PlayStation updates and discussions on PS THIS IS AWESOME! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 318: Rebirth In this episode of PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred and Jake discuss the latest PlayStation news and games they've been playing. Fred is diving into HELLDIVERS II, while Jake is exploring FFVII Rebirth and HELLDIVERS II. In gaming news, layoffs have affected Supermassive and Guerrilla Studios, while PS PORTAL exceeds expectations. Unannounced PlayStation games have been canceled, and leaked essential games for March include titles like Sifu and F1 23. New game releases include The Outlast Trials, Hex Gambit: Respawned, and WWE 2K24, offering exciting experiences for players. Tune in for all the PlayStation updates and discussions on PS THIS IS AWESOME! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show. Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible. Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 317: Hell Gets a Glow Up In gaming news, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth garners praise ahead of its release, while Suicide Squad's underwhelming sales worry Warner Brothers. Hideo Kojima's Connecting Worlds is now on Disney+, and Arrowhead Studios updates the frontlines from Super Earth for improved gameplay. Sony tests PSVR2 compatibility on PCs, and Xbox games like Grounded and Sea of Thieves are confirmed for PS5 and PS4. Little Devil Inside resurfaces with a Kickstarter update, and Pacific Drive earns positive reviews. Looking ahead, February and March bring exciting releases like Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Get ready for immersive gaming experiences! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYNOPSIS HERE Episode 316: Improvisational Game Talk We talk about Helldivers 2 and Microsoft Games coming to PlayStation. We test out a free form approach to today’s podcast! Enjoy! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 15:37 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 14:38 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 37:52 - FREE FORM DISCUSSION 1:01:00 - NEW GAMES 1:03:25 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 315, where we're diving deep into the latest PlayStation news and game releases and into Hell. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join our Patreon for exclusive content! In today's gaming news, Ubisoft's Skull & Bones has sparked some controversy with its $70 price tag, despite promises of a free-to-play roadmap. We're also talking Helldivers 2, and how Arrowhead is launch issues with the game. Plus, find out why the game is making waves as Sony's biggest PC launch yet. On a somber note, we'll discuss the recent layoffs at Toys for Bob after their acquisition by Microsoft. But it's not all doom and gloom – Spider-Man 2 is getting an exciting update on March 7th, and there are rumors swirling about open-world campaigns in future Call of Duty games. Could we also see Microsoft games making their way to PSN? We'll delve into the details. And of course, we've got a lineup of exciting new game releases to look forward to, including Skull & Bones, Lords of Exile, and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. Stay tuned for all the latest PlayStation updates right here on PS THIS IS AWESOME! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 314: What is the State of Play? Welcome back! In this Episode we dive into games we’re currently playing, answer some listener feedback and discuss the most recent PlayStation State of Play! On top of that we chat about the free February 2024 Essential titles coming to PSPLUS and close up with some other dialogue about news that occurred this week! Tune in for more PlayStation excitement! 🎮✨ By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 21:40 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 25:50 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 38:45 - STATE OF PLAY DISCUSSION 1:26:42 - PLUS ESSENTIAL GAMES FOR FEBRUARY 1:28:26 - NEW SONY HANDHELD BEING CONSIDERED? 1:32:16 - TLOU 2 DOCUMENTARY OUT NOW 1:38:33 - STARFIELD AND OTHERS POSSIBLY COMING TO PS5 1:45:55 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYNOPSIS HERE Episode 313 - So Much to Discuss Welcome back! Fred's deep into Final Fantasy XVI with some fun in The Finals, while Jake grapples with downtime in Death Stranding. We've seen a surge of comments on our YouTube short, especially about Fred's hat. In news, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth scores big, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink impresses. CD Projekt patches Cyberpunk 2077, and Dark Horse teases a Witcher comic. Layoffs hit Microsoft, Activision, and Black Forest Games. Ironwood Studios showcases Pacific Drive gameplay, and Until Dawn gets PC and PS5 versions. Rumors swirl about Death Stranding's sequel, and Focus Entertainment rebrands to PulluP. Plus, new game releases to wrap up the first month in 2024. Tune in for more PlayStation excitement! 🎮✨ By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 18:17 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 44:34 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:07:50 - LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH 1:14:27 - GRANBLUE FANTASY: RELINK 1:17:14 - CD PROJEKT RED & CYBERPUNK 2077 1:23:51 - NEW WITCHER COMICS 1:30:55 - MORE LAYOFFS IN THE INDUSTRY 1:34:58 - PACIFIC DRIVE GETS NEW GAMEPLAY 1:40:49 - UNTIL DAWN NEWS & MOVIE DISCUSSION 1:46:37 - DEATH STRANDING SEQUEL NEWS INCOMING? 1:51:00 - FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT ARE REBRANDING... AGAIN 1:56:39 - NEW GAMES 2:00:13 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 312 - Snape Rides Again Welcome back to PS THIS IS AWESOME! Fred's deep into Final Fantasy XVI and The Last of Us Part II Remaster, while Jake explores Death Stranding and Gran Turismo 7 in VR. Exciting news includes the imminent Elden Ring DLC, Genshin Impact's 4.4 update, and the announcement of China Hero Project's AI Limit. Sony's customer service shines with refunds for PS4 TLOU Remastered pre-orders. New Star GP brings retro arcade vibes to racing games, and the industry grapples with layoffs. Harry Potter dominates 2023 game sales, while Helldivers 2 goes Gold with cross-play support. Will we need a mouse for Helldivers 2? Tune in for more PlayStation fun! 🎮✨ By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 26:15 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 1:02:34 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:31:42 - ELDEN RING DLC 1:33:00 - GENSHIN IMPACT 4.4 UPDATE 1:34:50 - BUNGIE ADDING CHARACTER APPEARANCE OPTIONS 1:37:00 - AI LIMIT 1:38:02 - TLOU2 REMASTERED UPDATE PATH 1:39:38 - NEW STAR GP 1:42:00 - DEV LAYOFFS 1:49:11 - REMEDY VS ROCKSTAR ON LOGO 1:52:41 - HARRY POTTER TAKES 1ST 1:57:38 - HELLDIVERS 2 IS GOLD + OUTRO Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fred and Jake are back for Episode 311 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! In gaming updates, Fred's deep into Final Fantasy XVI, while Jake's conquered Prodeus, Resident Evil: Village, and explores Death Stranding Director’s Cut. Shoutout to new YouTube Shorts viewers. News covers Prince of Persia's positive reviews, PlayStation Stars points glitch fixed, Suicide Squad's mixed reception, Sand Land's release date, show discussion about there being too many games, VR2's Vertigo 2 praise, State of Play impact, and Apex Legends' pricey Final Fantasy packs. New games include Toy Trains and Bahnsen Knights on 16th January and The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered on 19th January. Stay tuned for more PlayStation goodness! 🎮✨ By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 16:17 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 47:33 - PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE LOST CROWN 50:42 - PLAYSTATION STARS PROGRAM 1:00:46 - SAND LAND 1:03:28 - ARE THERE TOO MANY GAMES? (AND A REBEL MOON CHAT) 1:30:45 - VERTIGO 2 1:31:38 - THE NEXT STATE OF PLAY 1:35:49 - FINAL FANTASY & APEX LEGENDS DEBACLE 1:42:45 - NEW GAMES 1:48:52 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 310 - Leveling up in 2024 In this episode, Fred dives into Final Fantasy XVI while Jake battles it out in Prodeus. The guys discuss feedback from YouTube Shorts viewers and share thoughts on the new Prince of Persia game running at 120 FPS. Will Sony's 2024 announcements steal the spotlight during CES? There’s a new PlayStation trailer featuring the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metal Gear: Snake Eater Remake, and more 2024 releases covered. There are updates coming to RoboCop: Rogue City, a conversation about CD Projekt Red's independence, the release date for Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Sony Bend's mysterious project, and Jake talks about his new 3D pulse headset. A short and sweet episode packed with gaming goodness for 2024! 🎮✨ Stay tuned for another fantastic year of gaming in 2024, and thank you for being a part of our awesome community! 🎮🚀By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 16:50 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 53:00 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 55:01 - PRINCE OF PERSIA RUNNING AT 120 FPS 59:00 - SONY TRAILER SHOWING 2024 GAMES 1:04:40 - ROBOCOP ROGUE CITY UPDATE 1:09:32 - CD PROJEKT RED DOESN’T WANT YOUR ACQUISITION OFFERS 1:17:52 - BANISHERS: GHOST OF NEW EDEN RELEASE WINDOW 1:24:52 - WHAT IS SONY BEND COOKING UP? 1:37:57 - SONY TO HOLD CONFERENCE 1/8/24 1:42:28 - JAKE BOUGHT A 3D PULSE HEADSET 1:49:38 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 310 - Leveling up in 2024 In this episode, Fred dives into Final Fantasy XVI while Jake battles it out in Prodeus. The guys discuss feedback from YouTube Shorts viewers and share thoughts on the new Prince of Persia game running at 120 FPS. Will Sony's 2024 announcements steal the spotlight during CES? There’s a new PlayStation trailer featuring the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metal Gear: Snake Eater Remake, and more 2024 releases covered. There are updates coming to RoboCop: Rogue City, a conversation about CD Projekt Red's independence, the release date for Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Sony Bend's mysterious project, and Jake talks about his new 3D pulse headset. A short and sweet episode packed with gaming goodness for 2024! 🎮✨ Stay tuned for another fantastic year of gaming in 2024, and thank you for being a part of our awesome community! 🎮🚀By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 16:50 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 53:00 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 55:01 - PRINCE OF PERSIA RUNNING AT 120 FPS 59:00 - SONY TRAILER SHOWING 2024 GAMES 1:04:40 - ROBOCOP ROGUE CITY UPDATE 1:09:32 - CD PROJEKT RED DOESN’T WANT YOUR ACQUISITION OFFERS 1:17:52 - BANISHERS: GHOST OF NEW EDEN RELEASE WINDOW 1:24:52 - WHAT IS SONY BEND COOKING UP? 1:37:57 - SONY TO HOLD CONFERENCE 1/8/24 1:42:28 - JAKE BOUGHT A 3D PULSE HEADSET 1:49:38 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 310 - Leveling up in 2024 In this episode, Fred dives into Final Fantasy XVI while Jake battles it out in Prodeus. The guys discuss feedback from YouTube Shorts viewers and share thoughts on the new Prince of Persia game running at 120 FPS. Will Sony's 2024 announcements steal the spotlight during CES? There’s a new PlayStation trailer featuring the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metal Gear: Snake Eater Remake, and more 2024 releases covered. There are updates coming to RoboCop: Rogue City, a conversation about CD Projekt Red's independence, the release date for Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, Sony Bend's mysterious project, and Jake talks about his new 3D pulse headset. A short and sweet episode packed with gaming goodness for 2024! 🎮✨ Stay tuned for another fantastic year of gaming in 2024, and thank you for being a part of our awesome community! 🎮🚀By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast. To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content. Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO 16:50 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 53:00 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 55:01 - PRINCE OF PERSIA RUNNING AT 120 FPS 59:00 - SONY TRAILER SHOWING 2024 GAMES 1:04:40 - ROBOCOP ROGUE CITY UPDATE 1:09:32 - CD PROJEKT RED DOESN’T WANT YOUR ACQUISITION OFFERS 1:17:52 - BANISHERS: GHOST OF NEW EDEN RELEASE WINDOW 1:24:52 - WHAT IS SONY BEND COOKING UP? 1:37:57 - SONY TO HOLD CONFERENCE 1/8/24 1:42:28 - JAKE BOUGHT A 3D PULSE HEADSET 1:49:38 - CLOSING Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.