Revisiting the 2023 PlayStation Showcase

We examine the PlayStation Showcase in 2023 and the games that were shown. What new releases have been announced? What hasn't? Does the showcase look better or worse in retrospect?
Show Dot Points
PlayStation's London Studio has closed, leading to discussions about studio closures in the gaming industry.
Death Stranding 2 is progressing as planned, with motion capture and dialogue recording complete.
There are rumours of a new PlayStation handheld that can run PS4 games, but the price, specs, and battery life will be important factors.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:25 - Today On The Show00:03:11 - London Studio Says Goodbye00:05:25 - Death Stranding 2 Recording Is Finished00:15:00 - More Rumours For PlayStation Handheld00:24:14 - Looking Back at The 2023 PlayStation Showcase00:50:21 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
PlayStation London Studio posts final goodbye, as it closes its doors forever | Eurogamer.net
Death Stranding 2 Dialogue and Motion Capture Complete - PlayStation LifeStyle
NewPlayStation Handheld Reported Again, Supposedly Runs PS4 Games
 PlayStation Showcase 2023: Everything announced and all the trailers - Explosion Network
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Helldivers 2 PSN Drama

Helldivers 2 players got really mad about having to connect their PC game to the PlayStation Network, and then it's walked back. What a week of drama!
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
RESOURCES
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 24, Ghostrunner 2, Tunic, Destiny 2: Lightfall
Sony Is Walking Back Helldivers 2's Controversial Account Changes
Sony Increases PlayStation Portal Stock, Celebrates With Accolades Trailer
A New PS5 Update Is Coming That Makes It Easier To Share And Join Multiplayer Games
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
LINKS
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions & 5 New India Hero Project Games Revealed

It's a day late to get some more Final Fantasy VII Rebirth time in, but Dylan and Ashley are here to give their impressions on the game and discuss the latest in PlayStation news.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:40 - Layoffs00:03:38 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions00:21:03 - PS Plus Games For March00:23:11 - Helldivers 2 Has A Gm00:30:22 - PlayStation India Hero Project Games00:39:13 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March: EA Sports F1 23, Sifu, Hello Neighbor 2, Destiny 2: Witch Queen
'We have an actual person with the title of Game Master': A single Helldivers 2 dev named Joel is pulling the strings on its galactic war like an all-powerful D&D dungeon master, war will become 'more and more sophisticated over time' | PC Gamer
Helldivers 2 is getting mechs soon - Explosion Network
Revealing 5 India Hero Project games coming to PlayStation
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Helldivers II is great, and follows a few simple rules for success

We've finally played some Helldivers II and are loving it, and so are the devs, with massive success. But enough about the present! We also talked about the future and when the PlayStation 6 could be released.
Episode Dot Points
Helldivers 2 has gained significant popularity and continues to attract a large player base.
The gameplay of Helldivers 2 is enjoyable, especially in co-op mode.
According to Sony, the PS5 is entering the latest stages of its life cycle.
Speculation on the release of the PS6 suggests a possible launch in 2026 or 2027.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:47 - Helldivers II Impressions00:11:42 - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Trophies Are Dumb00:13:56 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For Feb00:17:16 - PS5 Is Entering "Later Stage of Life Cycle"00:24:11 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Helldivers 2 Hype Continues, More Concurrents Than Every PlayStation PC Port Combined | Push Square
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February: Need for Speed Unbound, The Outer Worlds, Tales of Arise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and more
PS5 Entering ‘The Latter Stage of Its Life Cycle’, Sony Says - IGN
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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Helldivers 2 is a massive success, PlayStation Portal review & Dreams nearly came to PC

In this episode of Platinum Explosion, Dylan and Ashley discuss the PlayStation Portal, the success of Helldivers 2, Kojima's game and movie, the missed opportunity of Dreams on PC, and the possibility of a Dreams remaster.
 
Takeaways
The PlayStation Portal is a good device but is overpriced and unnecessary for most people.
Helldivers 2 has been a big success, selling around a million copies in less than a week.
Dreams was nearly complete for a PS5 and PC port, but the project was affected by layoffs.
Kojima's new game, Fisnet, is being branded as both a game and a movie.
Dreams remastered could have included ray tracing and keyboard and mouse support.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:41 - PlayStation Portal Review00:11:50 - State Of Play - We Didn't Watch It00:14:44 - Helldivers 2 Success00:20:29 - Kojima's Game and Movie00:22:55 - Dreams Port to PC00:27:17 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
State of Play Recap: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo out today, 11 minutes of new gameplay revealed – PlayStation.Blog
Helldivers 2 Is 'Blowing Through Estimates', Around 1 Million Sales In Less Than a Week | Push Square
Kojima: Your Mother Won't Be Able to Tell the Difference Between PHYSINT and a Movie | Push Square
A Dreams Port For PS5 And PC Was Apparently In The Works But Ultimately Cancelled
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
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