Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Spoilercast & Review Discussion

It's been a long time coming, but here's our spoilercast and review discussion for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, so beware of SPOILERS.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00 - Introduction and Game Discussion
02:02 - Overall Thoughts on the Game
03:21 - Playing as Venom
04:17 - Combat and Gameplay
06:04 - Story and Narrative
08:21 - Changes in New York City
10:50 - First Two Acts
11:54 - Harry Osborne and the Emily May Foundation
16:30 - Craven and the Raft Inmate Transfer
18:14 - Miles and Martin Li's Storyline
20:46 - Felicity Black Cat Storyline
22:36 - Carnival and Harry's Introduction
23:57 - Harry's Transformation into Venom
26:17 - Mary Jane's Missions
30:08 - MJ's Gameplay Sequences
33:25 - Spider-Bot Missions and RC Spider Bot Missions
35:42 - Yuri's Return and the Future of the Character
39:36 - Standout Side Missions: Haley and the Pigeons
44:25 - Craven Showdown at the Zoo
46:36 - Black Suit Peter and the Lizard Fight
52:38 - Venom and the Final Showdown
57:07 - Spider-Man vs. Anti-Venom
01:01:45 - Inside Peter's Mind and the Anti-Venom Suit
01:04:32 - Symbiote Powers and Skill Points
01:05:07 - Final Act: Fighting Venom
01:06:07 - Destroying the Meteorite
01:06:46 - Harry's Fate
01:07:24 - Norman Osborn's Plan
01:08:37 - Mary Jane's Podcast
01:09:36 - Peter's Decision to Take a Break
01:10:05 - Otto's Visit to Norman
01:10:51 - Miles and Haley's Relationship
01:11:26 - Silk and Spider-Verse Tie-In
01:12:11 - Other Side Missions
01:15:11 - Spider-Bots and Spider-Verse Easter Egg
01:17:43 - Overall Rating of the Game
01:21:12 - Flashback Sequences
01:23:18 - Speculations for Spider-Man 3
01:25:24 - Final Episode of Platinum Explosion for 2023
 
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Some Venom was cut from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Not much is happening in the world of PlayStation at the moment, but we have a release date for the PS5 Slim and a report there was more Venom in the original plans for Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:03:29 - PS5 Slim Is Coming Out On December 600:09:43 - There Was A Bunch Of Venom Content Cut From Spider-Man 200:19:16 - Goodbye
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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The Last of Us II Remastered Is Coming

We talk about The Last of Us Part II Remastered announcement and discuss whether the online reaction around it is justified.
HOSTSDylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:03 - What Playstation Games Could Be At The Game AwardsPS NEWS00:04:24 - PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for November00:09:22 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered Announced00:19:47 - HBO’s The Last of Us May Have Cast an AbbyOUTRO00:24:42 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
The InSneiderLast of Us Season 2: Kaitlyn Dever in Talks to Play Abby
Playstation BlogPlayStation Plus Game Catalog for November: Teardown,  Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Superliminal and more
Press StartThe Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Has Been Officially Revealed Including A Special Edition And An Upgrade Path
 
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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PlayStation Portal is coming to Australia

We talk about The Game Award nominations, the PlayStation Portal coming to Australia, and Sony delaying half its live-service games.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:30 - The Game Award 2023 NominationsPS NEWS00:08:41 - New PlayStation Advert00:12:43 - Sony Delays Half Its Live Service Games00:22:13 - New Sony Patent Could Let You Replay Moments00:26:33 - PlayStation Portal Will Be Coming To AUSOUTRO00:33:11 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Always-On
THE FIRST PLAYSTATION PORTAL REVIEWS PRAISE IT FOR BEING THE BEST REMOTE PLAY DEVICE AVAILABLE
Kotaku
Sony Patent Could Make Reliving Your Fave Gaming Moments Easier
TheSixthAxis
The annual PlayStation ‘spot the game references’ advert has landed
The Video Game Chronicle
Sony confirms it’s delayed half of its 12 planned live service games
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Impressions & X is PlayStation’s Ex

Ashley gives his thoughts on Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name after a few hours of playing, and we also discuss how X will no longer work with PlayStation.
Also on the show:
Bloodborne Movie could be in the works
The Last of Us Multiplayer game is still being worked on
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS GAMING00:00:57 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name ImpressionsPS NEWS00:08:49 - No More X Integration With PlayStation00:12:29 - The Last of Us Multiplayer Is Still RealPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:18:23 - Bloodborne Movie, MaybeOUTRO00:22:29 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
EXPLOSION NETWORK
PlayStation consoles will no longer let you share to X, thanks Elon
PLAYSTATION LIFESTYLE
Bloodborne Movie Reportedly in the Works
PRESS START
THE LAST OF US MULTIPLAYER’S DIRECTOR HAS CONFIRMED THEY’RE STILL WORKING ON THE GAME
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Week 2 & The Bungie Layoffs

Ashley has finished Marvel's Spider-Man 2, while Dylan is still playing through the game. They give their week two thoughts on the game and also talk about the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine game from Insomniac Games being in the same universe.
We also discuss the Bungie job cuts from this week and how the industry needs to change before it's too late.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS GAMING00:00:29 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Week 2PS NEWS00:11:00 - Wolverine is in the same universe as Spider-Man 00:14:30 - Bungie LayoffsOUTRO00:31:31 - Goodbye
RESOURCESPress Start
BUNGIE HAS ALSO SUFFERED LAYOFFS AND REPORTEDLY DELAYED DESTINY 2: THE FINAL SHAPE
INSOMNIAC HAS CONFIRMED THAT MARVEL’S WOLVERINE IS PART OF THE MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Our First Week With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Dylan and Ashley have started their journey through Marvel's Spider-Man 2. We go spoilers-open for the game's first hour to talk about how the next adventure for both Peter and Miles kicks off.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
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Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Reviews Are Insomniacs Highest Yet!

The reviews for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 are in, and they're glowing with a 91 Metacritic score as of recording; it's the highest of any Insomniac game. The host of this week's solo episode, Dylan, talks about critics' key likes and dislikes before diving into some more PlayStation news.
Also on the show this week: 
PS Plus Extra/Deluxe games for October
PlayStation Trophies might be coming to PC
A new PS5 console is revealed with an optional disc tray
Sony Pictures Core offers some free movies to PS Plus subscribers
Silent Hill: Ascension trailer is still confusing, but Dylan wants to know more
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS00:02:24 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Reviews00:06:46 - PlayStation Plus Extra Games For October00:08:47 - PS Trophies Could Be Coming To PC00:11:07 - New Look For PS5 ConsolePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:17:10 - What Is Sony Pictures Core?00:24:29 - Silent Hill: Ascension Premiere Trailer Still ConfusesOUTRO00:28:35 - Goodbye
RESOURCESExplosion Network
All the movies PlayStation Plus Deluxe/Premium members can stream on Sony Pictures Core
Koalaty Critics: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Australian Review Roundup(91 Metacritic)
PlayStation trophies could be coming to PS5 games on PC
PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games – October 2023: Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium, Outlast II, The Dark Pictures
Press Start
INSOMNIAC REALLY WANTS YOU TO DOWNLOAD MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2’S DAY ONE PATCH
SILENT HILL: ASCENSION’S PREMIERE TRAILER HAS DROPPED AND IT’S COMING TO PLAYSTATION’S NEW STREAMING APP
PS Blog
New look for PS5 console this holiday season
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Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
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Why is Jim Ryan Retiring?

Huge news in the world of Playstation this week with Playstation President and CEO Jim Ryan announcing his retirement. We share our reactions to the news and discuss his time as CEO and how he has left the company.
Plus the latest PS Plus Monthly games and Spider-Man 2 trophies!
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
INTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS00:01:00 - Jim Ryan Retires00:14:55 - Playstation Plus Monthly Games for October00:18:28 - Gran Turismo Sport Online Services Shutting Down00:22:52 - Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Coming00:26:26 - Spider-Man Trophies RevealedOUTRO00:30:37 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Playstation BlogPlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22, Weird West
Press StartJim Ryan Is Retiring As Head Of PlayStationHorizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition Is Coming To PS5 And PCInsomniac Has Revealed Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Trophies Early
VG247Gran Turismo Sport, an always-online game, is shutting down its online services
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PlayStation Is Randsomware’d, Should We Be Worried?!

Sony has been hacked! Should you be worried? What free games might we get?! 
We also discuss the lack of The Last of Us news on Outbreak Day and post-State of Play thoughts from the gaming community.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:29 - Breaking Firewall Ultra Review00:02:43 - Post-State of Play ThoughtsPS NEWS00:06:01- Sony Hacked?00:14:46 - No Last of Us News Today00:22:05 - PS5's On Sale!00:25:03 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is GoldOUTRO00:25:58 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Press StartEB GAMES HAS ADDED CHEAP PS5 CONSOLES AND GAMES TO ITS BIG SALEPush SquareSony Has Allegedly Suffered a Huge Hack by Ransomware GroupNo New The Last of Us Game or TV Show Announcements TomorrowXhttps://x.com/insomniacgames/status/1704518277689385403?s=20
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