New Heads of PlayStation Announced

We have TWO new bosses at the front of PlayStation, replacing Jim Ryan. Who are they, and what do we think they'll be doing as they split the workload? 
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There are rumours of a new PS2 emulator coming to the PS4 and PS5, as evidenced by a PS Store listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which mentions newly added features.
Leaked set photos from The Last of Us TV series have sparked controversy among fans who are concerned that the actors playing Ellie and Dina don't look their age.
Dylan and Ashley express frustration with the video game industry's tendency to start and close studios and discuss the impact on employees and the overall industry.
They also discuss the lack of new and exciting games being added to PlayStation Plus and the disappointment of the current offerings.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:00 - Our New PlayStation Leaders00:09:40 - PS Plus Extra & Deluxe Games For May00:13:15 - PS Forms A New Studio00:16:29 - A New PS2 Emulator Could Be Coming to PS500:21:41 - Why Are People Angry About The First Pics From The Last Of Us: Season 2?00:27:14 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Sony Names PlayStation's New Bosses
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Red Dead Redemption 2, Deceive Inc., Crime Boss: Rockay City and more
PlayStation Looks To Have Formed A New Studio With A Number Of Ex-Deviation Staff
New PS2 Emulator Appears to Be Imminent on PS5, PS4 | Push Square
Ellie & Dina’s Last Of Us Season 2 Set Photos Spark Age Discrepancy
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PS5 Pro specs appear to have leaked

We break down the apparently leaked PS5 specs, what they mean, and if they could be legitimate or not. Plus, if it's real, are we buying it?
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PlayStation Plus games for March include NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant edition, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 3, and more.
The Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is coming to PC, offering improved graphics and features.
Production of PlayStation VR2 has been paused as Sony clears inventory of unsold units.
Rumours suggest the existence of a PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced specs and features.
The hosts speculate on the potential announcement and release of the PlayStation 5 Pro.
HOSTS
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
00:00:00 - Hello00:01:02 - Rise of Ronin Preview Again00:04:27 - PS Plus Game Catalog For March00:10:27 - Ghost of Tsushima Comes To PC00:14:29 - PS VR2 Production Paused00:19:30 - Are The PS5 Pro Specs Real?00:32:00 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March: NBA 2K24, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 3, Mystic Pillars: Remastered and more
https://blog.playstation.com/2024/03/06/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-is-coming-to-pc-on-may-16/
Sony Has Reportedly Paused Production Of The PlayStation VR2
EXCLUSIVE - More PlayStation 5 Pro Specs Detailed - Insider Gaming
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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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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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