Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast
Kingdom Hearts 4
Episodes

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
PlayStation 30th Consoles Are Very Nice
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Enjoy Platinum Explosion early this week because we joked about the State of Play being announced, and then they did it overnight.
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Consumers are generally indifferent to AI unless it affects creativity.
The PlayStation community often reacts to company decisions like sports fans.
Remasters can serve as a way to showcase improved technology.
The success of previous remasters influences future releases.
Limited edition consoles are often scalped for high prices.
Pricing strategies for new consoles can deter potential buyers.
Review bombing often targets issues unrelated to gameplay.
The gaming community has mixed feelings about mandatory account sign-ups.
Toxic positivity in game development can hinder critical feedback.
New PS5 features aim to enhance user experience and personalization.
TIMECODES
00:00 Introduction and New Plans for Platinum Explosion02:59 PlayStation 30th Anniversary and Remasters05:56 Rumors of the State of Play and Upcoming Releases08:57 Limited Edition PS5 Pro and Collector's Items11:58 Pricing and Pre-order Strategies14:57 God of War Ragnarok Review Bombing on Steam17:53 Freedom Wars Remastered Announcement21:03 Kingdom Hearts 4 Development Insights23:55 Concord Development Issues and Toxic Positivity26:55 PS5 System Update Features and Enhancements
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
RESOURCES
Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look
God of War Ragnarök is being review-bombed on Steam | Eurogamer.net
PlayStation Vita exclusive finds newfound freedom with remaster on current platforms | Eurogamer.net
Kingdom Hearts 4 will lead towards a series conclusion so Nomura can retire | Eurogamer.net
Concord reportedly cost £300m to make amid a culture of "toxic positivity" | Eurogamer.net
PS5 system update adds Welcome hub, Party Share, personalized 3D audio profiles, adaptive controller charging, and more – PlayStation.Blog
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
LINKS
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