Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast
PlayStation Portal
Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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
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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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
We discussed the missing episode from last week, Metaphor: ReFantazio, PlayStation Trophies on PC and Top Spin's return.
Show Dot Points
Dylan and Ashley discuss PlayStation's quiet period and the possibility of ending the show due to a lack of news.
They talk about the need for a SIM card slot in the PlayStation Portal and the features and shortcomings of Top Spin Tennis 25.
They discuss the new PlayStation overlay and trophies coming to PC and speculate about the announcement of the PS5 Pro.
The hosts express their excitement for the PS5 Pro and discuss the leaks and rumours surrounding it.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
RESOURCES
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Release Date And Special Editions Have Been Revealed
PlayStation Trophies And A New PlayStation Overlay Are Coming To PC
The Original PS5 Pro Video Has Been Taken Down By Sony
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
LINKS
All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
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.
Show Dot Points
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
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
LINKS
All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
LINKS
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Is it the end of the console wars like we know them? Xbox might be bringing their games to PlayStation.
Also, on the show this week, we talk about The Last of Us Part II documentary, the news a third game is at least being thought about: Tomb Raider 1-3 remastered having terrible trophies, and Dylan drops a surprise unboxing and set-up of the PlayStation Portal on Ashley.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODESINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:08:15 - Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Trophy Issue00:10:50 - Are Microsoft Considering Releasing Games on PlayStation?00:21:37 - The Last of Us 3 Concept00:24:34 - Review of Grounded II: Making Last of Us Part 2 Documentary00:34:39 - Connecting the PS5 Portal00:39:43 - Wrapping Up
RESOURCES
Push SquareTomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Has Almost 300 Trophies, But Zero PS5 Platinums
The Sixth AxisThe Last of Us 3: Naughty Dog has concept for "one more chapter" | TheSixthAxis
The VergeAccording to The Verge Microsoft is considering launching Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PlayStation - XboxEra
XboxEraEXCLUSIVE | Microsoft plans Starfield launch for PlayStation 5 - XboxEra
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
LINKS
All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
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
PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS
Music by: Dylan Blight
Art by: Cherie Henriques
LINKS
All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion