Phantom Blade Zero - Not a soulslike!

There was not a lot of PlayStation-related news at Summer Game Fest, but Phantom Blade Zero closed Summer Game Fest, and Astro Bot got an update.
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We discuss the Xbox Showcase and the games announced for PlayStation
Astro's Playroom receives a new update with new trophies
The 8K tag is removed from PlayStation 5 boxes
New outfits are announced for Spider-Man: Miles Morales
PS2 Classics are launched on PS5 with trophies
We briefly mention the gameplay of Phantom Blade and the pricing of Astrobots
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello
00:02:59 - Astro's Playroom Update
00:06:20 - Removal of 8K Tag from PlayStation 5 Boxes
00:10:32 - New Outfits for Spider-Man: Miles Morales
00:12:26 - Phantom Blade Gameplay at Summer Games Fest
00:25:37 - Astro Bot's Preorders and Pricing
RESOURCES
Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere | Push Square
Sony Appears to Remove 8K Tag From PlayStation 5 Boxes - IGN
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets eight "new" suits next week - Explosion Network
Hands-On Preview: Phantom Blade Zero Rips
Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Not Another Soulslike, Offers Multiple Difficulty Options | Push Square
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PlayStation Portal Outsells Expectations

Dylan continues to be shocked by how much he is using and liking the PlayStation Portal, and it proves a great device to play classic PSP games on, including Resistance: Retribution.
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The PlayStation Portal has been a surprise success, exceeding Sony's expectations in terms of demand.
The device offers the ability to play PSP games anywhere in the house, which appeals to a specific audience.
The connection stability of the PlayStation Portal can vary depending on the network it is connected to.
The upcoming Spider-Man update for PS5 includes a new game plus and additional content.
Supermassive Games has announced layoffs due to industry challenges as part of a reorganization.
Leaked footage of LittleBigPlanetHub has surfaced, showcasing a live service version of the game that was never released.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:25 - PS Portal Continues To Sell Very Well00:10:08 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gets Free Update This Week00:15:17 - Supermassive Games Layoffs00:20:38 - F2P LittleBigPlanet HUB Footage Leaks00:30:19 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
PS Portal Proving More Popular Than Sony Expected | Push Square
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 update adds New Game Plus and new suits on March 7 – PlayStation.Blog
Until Dawn Developer Supermassive Is Reorganising And Laying Off A Quarter Of Its Staff
Xbox's Pentiment Runs Better on PS5 Than Series X Because of a Temporary Bug | Push Square
Leaked Footage Of LittleBigPlanet Hub Has Appeared Online
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Art by: Cherie Henriques
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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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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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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
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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.
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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
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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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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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