Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

We break down all the news from last weeks State of Play. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dylan isn’t happy with what’s happening in the world of PlayStation right now. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Impressions on Goodbye Volcano High and our thoughts on the massive price increase to PlayStation Plus. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: PlayStation Blog PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September: Saints Row, Black Desert – Traveler Edition, Generation Zero PushSquare Huge Final Fantasy 16 Update as Patch 1.10 Adds Outfits, Weapon Skins, Gameplay Changes; Two DLCs Now in Development WellPlayed PlayStation Plus Is Getting A Substantial Price Increase Next Month [UPDATED] Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the official reveal of the PlayStation Portal remote-play device and who will buy it. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS 00:01:28 - PlayStation Portal Breakdown 00:12:50 - New Pulse Headset & Earbuds Breakdown 00:20:02 - Sony Has Purchased Audeze PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS 00:30:41 - Rumour Of MediEvil & Days Gone Projects OUTRO 00:35:36 - Goodbye Resources: Press Start A RELIABLE LEAKER HAS CLAIMED GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK DLC IS ON THE WAY PS Blog PlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 What Hi-Fi PlayStation gaming headsets to rise to the next level as Sony buys Audeze Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss what Baldurs Gate 3’s release could do for PlayStation, the rumour Jak & Daxter movie casting and more. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS 00:02:11 - Will Baldurs Gate 3 On PS Match Starfield? 00:10:17 - Quantum Error Gets Release Date 00:13:15 - Metal Gear Solid & Red Dead Redemption Are Poor PS5 Releases PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS 00:21:17 - Jak & Daxter Movie Rumour OUTRO 00:28:04 - Goodbye Resources: Explosion Network PS5 HORROR GAME QUANTUM ERROR GETS A NOVEMBER RELEASE DATE ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILER Gamerant Baldur's Gate 3: How to Activate Cross Platform Saving PlayStation Lifestyle Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Limited to 30 FPS on PS4 & PS5, Has Limited Visual Upgrades Push Square PS2 Games Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 Will Be Just 720p on PS5, PS4 VG24/7 Jak and Daxter film adaptation might have lined up the two most predictable actors for its lead roles Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We talk more about Dolby Atmos, this month’s PS Extra/Deluxe releases and Hideo Kojima's planning to make the biggest strand game ever. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS 00:01:13 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For Augst 00:06:12 - Mark Cerny Talks Dolby Atmos 00:10:54 - PS Stars Looks To Be Coming To PS5 Integration FInally 00:15:44 - Hideo Kojima Will Redefine "Strand" PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS 00:19:44 - Uncharted 2 Could Happen Soon 00:21:30 - Twisted Metal Good Praise Has Spread OUTRO 00:25:21 - Goodbye Resources: Eurogamer Mark Cerny talks Dolby Atmos support for PlayStation 5 Uncharted film team "definitely looking to make another", says producer Explosion Network PS PLUS EXTRA/DELUXE GAMES - AUGUST 2023: SEA OF STARS, MOVING OUT 2 & MORE Push Square PS Stars May Finally Be Integrated into PS5 Soon ResetEra Hideo Kojima Says Death Stranding 2 Will Redefine 'Strand' Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our thoughts on the latest PlayStation Productions film, Gran Turismo. Which is based on a true story if you didn’t know. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Tren is another fantastic game from Mm and the Gran Turismo movie; surprisingly, pretty good. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:26 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING 00:00:50 - Tren Is Very Good 00:07:20 - Other Dreams Dylan Played PS NEWS 00:13:15 - PS5 Sales Are Massive In Japan 00:16:08 - Three New China Hero Project Games Announced 00:21:19 - The Last of Us Voice Actors Re-Turn For Halloween Horror Nights 00:23:16 - Red Dead Redemption Is Coming To PS4 PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS 00:25:52 - Gran Turismo Review 00:31:17 - New Content In The Game For The Film OUTRO 00:34:11 - Goodbye Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the first season of Twisted Metal from the twists, characters and violence. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We are surprised at how much fun the Twisted Metal series is and talk about Tren, which is the last game coming to Dreams from Media Molecule. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:31 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS 00:00:49 - PS5 Update In Beta 00:08:27 - PlayStations Stars Adds Chicken & Cuppa 00:11:04 - Tren Is Mm’s Last Dreams Project 00:16:48 - Sea of Stars Is Coming To PlayStation PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS 00:20:35 - Twisted Metal - Spoiler-Free Review GOODBYE 00:28:28 - Goodbye Resources: Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We’re excited for all things Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, from the game, to the PS5 console and exclusive DualSense. How about you? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:52 - New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Trailer 00:07:16 - Customer PS5 & DualSense Revealed Also 00:13:36 - PlayStation Project Q Leaks 00:18:16 - Rumour: PS5 Pro Release Date 2024 00:23:24 - Firewall Ultra Gets A Release Date 00:31:24 - Goodbye Resources: Press Start A GORGEOUS NEW MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 STORY TRAILER HAS DROPPED THE PLAYSTATION PROJECT Q HANDHELD IS ALREADY OUT IN THE WILD AND A HEAP OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS HAVE LEAKED WHEN AND WHERE AUSSIES CAN PRE-ORDER THE SPIDER-MAN 2 PS5 AND DUALSENSE CONTROLLER PS BLOG New Firewall Ultra PvP gameplay revealed, launches August 24 Push Square Rumour: PS5 Pro Release Date Reportedly Slated for November 2024 Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Do we need The Last of Us Part II on PlayStation 5? No, but it sounds like it’s coming nonetheless. Will we want to replay the game? Plus, we talk about The Last of Us HBO series making Emmy history and early impressions of the Gran Turismo movie. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:12 - Future of COD on PlayStation PS NEWS 00:04:12 - New Version of The Last of Us Part II Seems To Be On Its Way 00:10:53 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For July PS PRODUCTIONS 00:18:05 - The Last of Us HBO Series Makes Emmy History 00:21:36 - Gran Turimso Early Impressions Sound Good OUTRO 00:26:32 - Goodbye Resources: Press Start A NEW VERSION OF THE LAST OF US PART II LOOKS TO BE ON THE WAY PS Blog PlayStation Plus Game Catalog & Classics for July: It Takes Two, Sniper Elite 5, Twisted Metal Push Square Gran Turismo Movie Had to Look and Feel Real, According to Director VG24/7 The Last of Us makes Emmy history as first live-action game adaptation to earn major awards consideration Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Are we getting excited about the Twisted Metal series at all? The latest trailer might have changed our minds. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our first potential leak has us wondering if The Last of Us Part III could be starting production this year. Dylan also talks more about Final Fantasy XVI, the Xbox VS FTC case has revealed the price of big-budget PlayStation games, and another leak reveals information on Rise of the Ronin. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING 00:00:33 - Final Fantasy XVI Update PS NEWS 00:06:30 - Leak Provides How Much A Big Budget Sony Game Costs 00:19:14 - Rise of the Ronin Leaks 00:21:43 - The Last of Us Part III Rumours & Leaks OUTRO 00:30:42 - Goodbye Resources: PRESS START SONY ACCIDENTALLY REVEALED SOME OF ITS PLAYSTATION EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND THEY’RE HUGE NEW RISE OF THE RONIN DETAILS HAVE REPORTEDLY LEAKED INCLUDING A RELEASE WINDOW NEW THE LAST OF US PART 3 CHARACTER AND CASTING DETAILS HAVE SUPPOSEDLY LEAKED Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In our first full week with Final Fantasy XVI the tables have turned since we played the demo. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the Final Fantasy XVI demo, aka our first few hours with the game. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Square Enix could be leading a bunch of tweets about Final Fantasy Rebirth into a release date or a trailer. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:40 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS 00:02:25 - PS Plus Games For June 2023 00:05:06 - PlayStation Digital Campaigns For June 2023 00:09:40 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Tweets 00:15:55 - Spider-Man 2 "new gameplay" 00:21:02 - Shoud PlayStation Make Unobtainable Trophies Reduant OUTRO 00:26:46 - Goodbye Resources: Explosion Network PLAYSTATION PLUS MONTHLY GAMES - JUNE 2023: NBA 2K23, JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION 2, TREK TO YOMI PLAYSTATION STARS MONTHLY CAMPAIGNS - JUNE 2023: NEW DISPLAY CASES, PLAYSTATION 3D GLASSES AND RED PLAYSTATION 3 PlayStation Lifestyle Xbox Deletes an Unobtainable Achievement, Setting New Precedent Push Square There's New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Footage in Across the Spider-Verse Twitter https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the fallout from last week’s PlayStation Showcase, including the news that The Last of Us multiplayer game could be close to being cancelled. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: Push Square Speculation Claims Sony Opted Not to Include Some Major PS5 Games During PS Showcase Sony Will Have More PS5 Presentations This Year, Sources Say Sony Significantly Scales Back Development of The Last of Us Multiplayer for PS5, Says Report Rumour: Naughty Dog's Troubled The Last of Us Multiplayer PS5 Project Was Sniped by Bungie PS5 Remote Play Handheld Allegedly Has Just Four Hours of Battery Life Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss all the news and trailers from the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our predictions for the PlayStation Showcase that’s happening on Thursday. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion