Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Australian Pricing For PlayStation Plus Changes Confirmed

PlayStation Australia listened to us last week and revealed the Australian pricing for the different tiers of PlayStation Plus coming in June.We also talk about a bunch of new PlayStation/Sony departments and hires this week as things continue to turn behind the scenes. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:09 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:02:29 - PlayStation Plus Games For May00:05:05 - Australian Pricing Confirmed For PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, Deluxe00:13:12 - Sony Blocks People From Bulk Activating PS Plus00:18:52 - PlayStation Hires Director For Acquisitions00:25:18 - PlayStation Hires Big Ex-Mobile Gaming Company Names00:31:19 - Preservation Team Being Started At Sony00:36:22 - Indies Montage Gives Idea Of Release Dates For Stray, We Are OFK & Cult of The Lamb00:40:04 - VRR Is Live On PS5 NowOUTRO00:43:24 - Playing A Game Again For Trophies?00:46:03 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkAUSTRALIAN PRICING FOR PLAYSTATION PLUS ESSENTIAL, EXTRA AND DELUXE REVEALEDPlayStation LifestylePlayStation Hiring a Director for Acquisitions and InvestmentsPlayStation Taps Zynga and Kabam Executives to Lead Mobile PushSony Has Apparently Created a PlayStation Game Preservation TeamPress StartNEW PLAYSTATION INDIES MONTAGE AFFIRMS RELEASE WINDOWS FOR STRAY, WE ARE OFK AND CULT OF THE LAMBPS BlogPlayStation Plus games for May: FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, Curse of the Dead Gods Push SquareAll VRR Optimised Games for PS5Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been BlockedPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Ads In PlayStation Games, Nah Send Logan Instead

We talk about PlayStation putting ads in games and then we discuss not having prices for the PlayStation Plus changes in Australia… until PS Australia announced them after we recorded. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:28 - Predicting The Future Of This WeekPS NEWS00:01:18 - Again, God of War: Ragnarok Is This Year00:03:55 - PlayStation Plus Plus In Australia Needs Better Explanation00:11:18 - DualSense Can Now Be Updated Via PC00:14:41 - Syphon Filter Coming00:19:03 - Sony Wants To Put Ads In F2P GamesOUTRO00:24:41 - Are PlayStation Buying Ubisoft?00:27:01 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerSony reportedly considering putting ads in free-to-play PlayStation gamesIGNFour Syphon Filter Games Rated for PS5 and PS4 in Korea Ahead of All-New PlayStation Plus LaunchPress StartPLAYSTATION CLOUD STREAMING HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO MORE COUNTRIES BUT AUSSIES STILL MISS OUTYOU CAN NOW UPDATE YOUR DUALSENSE CONTROLLER FIRMWARE USING A PCTwitter@SonySantaMonicaPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Which Studio Is PlayStation Buying? Kojima Productions?! FromSoftware?!

A week of people arguing about whether Kojima Productions was being bought by Sony or not, and we still don’t know if it could be that studio, FromSoftware, or any other studio that PlayStation is buying next. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:00:47 - Is Kojima Productions Joining PlayStation, Are FromSoftware? Who Is?!00:08:04 - Last Ghost of Tsushima Update00:13:42 - Did PlayStation Plus Deal Cost Oddworld: Soulstorm Sales?PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:22:33 - Ghost of Tsushima Movie Hires WriterOUTRO00:29:34 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerOddworld: Soulstorm PlayStation Plus deal "devastating" for developerExplosion NetworkGHOST OF TSUSHIMA MOVIE FINDS ITS WRITER IN TAKASHI DOSCHERPress StartSUCKER PUNCH SAYS GHOST OF TSUSHIMA’S LATEST PATCH WILL BE ITS LASTPush SqaureKojima Productions Not Being Bought by Sony, Says Hideo KojimaPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Breaking Down The Kingdom Hearts IV Reveal Trailer

Kingdom Hearts IV has been revealed, so we break down the teaser trailer and discuss when the game could be released, and for what platforms. Also on this week’s show we talk about Sony buying another studio, PS3 emulation, and what games Firesprite could be working on. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:42 - Dylan's Thoughts On PS Plus News & Last Week He Was Out00:05:29 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:05:45 - Kingdom Hearts IV Reveal Breakdown00:22:06 - Rumours Of Sony Buying A Big Studio00:26:47 - PS3 Emulation Could Still Happen00:28:59 - Firesprite Working On AAA Horror Game Amongst Other Things00:33:14 - Sony Puts Further $1bn Into Epic GamesOUTRO00:36:52 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerFiresprite working on new AAA horror gameSony, Lego group invest $1bn each in Fortnite maker Epic GamesExplosion NetworkKINGDOM HEARTS IV REVEALED IN TEASER TRAILERPush SquarePS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The New PlayStation Plus is Revealed & Naughty Dog Rumours

Dylan is sick so Ashley has recorded an impromptu episode of Platinum Explosion with returning host Ciaran Marchant. Fortunately for Dylan, it’s been has been a quiet week in the world of Playstation so he didn’t miss much.The long-rumoured merger of Playstation Plus and Playstation Now has been revealed with a new tiered Playstation Plus which will see Australian gamers miss out on PS3 titles at launch due to the lack of Cloud Streaming. Also, this month’s PS Plus games are revealed and rumours are out about what Naughty Dog is working on.Hosts:Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:51 - Ciaran is Here, Dylan is NotPS NEWS00:03:25 - April’s PS Plus Games00:06:19 - Persona 5 is Leaving the Playstation Plus Collection00:07:50 - The New Playstation Plus is Revealed00:29:18 - What is Naughty Dog Working On?OUTRO00:35:37 - Goodbye00:36:42 - Juice ExplosionResources: DualShockersThe Last of Us: Part III Script Outline Is Reportedly FinishedExplosion NetworkPlayStation introduces three tiers to PlayStation Plus, launching in JunePress StartThe PlayStation Plus Collection Is Losing Its First GameApril's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available NowPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Ghostwire: Tokyo, Anno Mutationem Reviews & We Wait For Sony To Announce PS Plus Changes

Full reviews for Ghostwire: Tokyo, Anno Mutationem and In Nightmare this week, while the looming big PS news threatens to drop as soon as we post this episode.Also, on the show, we discuss a new Knack game, the latest PS5 firmware changes, and Gran Turismo 7’s continued efforts to fix what it broke.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:54 - We're Probably Recording Before Big News DropsPS GAMING00:06:50 - Ghostwire: Tokyo Review00:27:06 - ANNO: Mutationem Review00:30:40 - In Nightmare Review00:35:53 - What Should Be Plat 250 For Dylan?PS NEWS00:39:57 - A New Knack On The Way?00:43:16 - God of War Ragnarok Still 202200:46:55 - Gran Turismo 7 Looks To Fix Its Terrible Decisions00:50:54 - Fall Guys Soon To Be Un-Platable00:53:05 - Latest PS5 Firmware Update00:56:25 - VRR Coming To PS5 In Update Soon00:58:30 - The 2022 Impy AwardsOUTRO01:02:17 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersSony Files New Trademark Fuelling Knack 3 SpeculationsSony Reiterates God of War Ragnarok 2022 Release Amidst Delay RumorsExplosion NetworkANNO: MUTATIONEM REVIEW - BEAUTIFUL PIXEL-ART CYBERPUNK ADVENTURE THAT'S JUST A BIT RUSTY AROUND THE EDGESGHOSTWIRE: TOKYO REVIEW - SPELL-CASTING ACTION-GAME WITH A THROW-BACK OPEN-WORLDGRAN TURISMO 7 OFFERS FREE $1 MILLION CREDITS PACK, AND INCREASE TO PRIZE POOL SOON IN BIG UPDATEPlayStation LifeStyleFall Guys Gets New Trophy Lists Thanks to Launcher Migration Next MonthPS BlogDreams: The 3rd Annual Impy Awards winners revealedPush SquareNew PS5 Firmware Update Available Now, Overhauls Parties, Lets You Pin Games, Much MoreVRR Support Officially Coming to PS5 'In the Coming Months'Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Anno: Mutationem Impressions & Why Moss: Book II Could Be The PSVR Swan Song

Anno: Mutationem is in the list of games next to F.I.S.T that Dylan’s been excited to get his hands on since its reveal, and he’s got some impressions this week. He also discusses with Ash why Moss: Book II may be the last good reason to suit up in your PSVR headset.We also start this week’s episode by discussing how we’ll be treating Hogwarts Legacy on this show and Explosion Network in general. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:56 - Our Thoughts On Last Week's State of Play, & How We'll Cover Hogwarts Legacy00:18:56 - Sony Court CasePS GAMING00:24:24 - ANNO: Mutationem ImpressionsPS NEWS00:32:48 - PlayStation Adds Haven Studios To The Family00:42:52 - Gran Turismo 7 Had An Interesting Week00:47:31 - PSA: You Need To Re-Downloaded Fall Guys SoonOUR VR WORLDS00:49:18 - Moss: Book II - It's Gonna Be The PSVR Swan SongOUTRO00:59:49 - Episode 250 Celebration01:04:13 - GoodbyeResources:EuroGamerPlayStation owners will need to redownload Fall Guys soonExplosion NetworkMOSS: BOOK II PREVIEW - QUILL IS THE REASON TO DUST OFF YOUR PSVR HEADSET FOR ONE LAST RIDEPS BlogWelcoming Haven Studios to the PlayStation Studios family The VergeGran Turismo 7 is back online after a 30-hour outageVG24/7Gender discrimination lawsuit against PlayStation heats up as more women come forwardPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

March State of Play Breakdown & Final Horizon Forbidden West Review

We breakdown the March State of Play focused on games coming out of Japan including Forspoken and Valkyrie Elysium. Plus we have final thoughts on both Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turmiso 7 this week as both Dylan and Ashley clear up the games.If you want to hear us dive into Horizon Forbidden West’s story in full detail, check out the spoilercast now live on the Arcade Couch podcast feed.https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch-podcast/spoilercast-horizon-forbidden-westHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:40 - Thoughts On This Week's Upcoming State of PlayPS GAMING00:04:01 - Horizon Forbidden West - Final Thoughts00:07:07 - Gran Turismo 7 - Final ThoughtsPS NEWS00:12:20 - State of Play: Our Thoughts On Forsaken, Returnal Co-Op, Valkyrie Elysium + The Rest00:42:09 - Sly Cooper Game Might Be In Development With Pixel Opus00:47:21 - PS Captures Update For App Is Now LiveOUTRO00:49:43 - GoodbyeResources: DualShokcersSly Cooper Will Be Developed By Pixel Opus Not Sucker Punch: RumorExplosion NetworkEVERYTHING FROM TODAY'S STATE OF PLAY: FORSAKEN, RETURNAL, TREK TO YOMI, VALKYRIE ELYSIUM + MOREPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Gran Turismo 7 Impressions & Ghostwire Tokyo Prelude Thoughts

We continue working out way through Horizon Fordbien West this week, but Dylan’s also been playing Gran Turmiso 7 and checking out the Ghostwire: Tokyo Prelude. There could also be a State of Play this month, which could bring plenty of big news.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:15 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:35 - Horizon Forbidden West - Week 300:15:17 - Gran Turismo 7 Thoughts00:34:03 - Ghostwire: Tokyo PreludePS NEWS00:39:19 - State of Play For March Rumours00:42:50 - Sly Cooper & inFamous Could Be Returning00:47:28 - Babolyn's Fall Is Terrible Is Seems00:52:55 - God of War Series Could Be Coming To Prime VideoOUTRO01:07:11 - PAX AUS 2022 DATES01:08:17 - GoodbyeResources: Deadline‘God of War’ TV Series Adaptation Eyed By Prime VideoPlayStation LifestyleBabylon’s Fall Is the Worst-rated Console Exclusive on PS5New Infamous and Sly Cooper Games Reportedly in DevelopmentPush SquareRumour: PlayStation's Next State of Play Showcase Reportedly Airing This MonthPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Horizon Forbidden West Week 2

With more hours under our belts (especially Dylan’s), there’s plenty more discussion about Horizon Fordbieen West. Plus we have the tease of the new PlayStation Plus service right around the corner, our first look at the PS VR2 and updates on Insomniac Games.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:01:41 - Horizon Forbidden West - Week 2THE NEWS00:21:58 - The New PS Plus Sevice Could Be Around The Corner00:29:21 - PS App Update For Sharing Clips Is Coming Soon00:32:45 - Spider-Man 2 & Wolverine UpdatesPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:38:02 - Twisted Metal Series Coming To PeacockOUTRO00:49:45 - Goodbye.Resources:PolygonPlayStation 5 players will finally get to share clips via the PS App Press StartTHE NEW PLAYSTATION PLUS SERVICE WILL APPARENTLY HEAVILY FEATURE CLASSIC GAMES AND IS CLOSE TO LAUNCHINGPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Horizon Forbidden West Impressions

The first major release from PlayStation is out now and we give our impressions with the first couple of days of Horizon Forbidden West. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:36 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:11 - Horizon Forbidden West Impressions00:23:39 - Horizon - Review Bombed On Metacritic00:27:31 - Horizon - Marketing Is Everywhere00:29:45 - Horizon - Huge Launch00:30:55 - Horizon - Delayed To Avoid Crunch00:33:09 - Horizon - Gets LegoPS NEWS00:38:21 - God of War Ragnarok Still Coming In 2022?00:40:56 - ANNO: Mutationem Release DatePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:44:51 - Uncharted Movie Review00:57:31 - No The Last of Us HBO Series This YearOUTRO01:01:02 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerHorizon: Forbidden West is second-biggest PS5 physical game launch so farGamesIndustry.BizHorizon Forbidden West was delayed to avoid crunchPlayStation LifeStyleHorizon Forbidden West Tallneck LEGO Set Confirmed for MayPush SquareANNO: Mutationem Brings Serious Cyberpunk Style to PS5, PS4 in MarchGod of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Still Pegged to Release This YearHorizon Forbidden West Is Getting Review Bombed on PS5, PS4 for No ReasonPlayStation's Marketing Department Is Having the Time of Its Life Right NowThe VergeHBO’s The Last of Us series won’t come out this yearPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Horizon Forbidden West Review Scores, Sifu Easy Mode & Potential Jak & Daxter Movie

We are yet to get our hands on Horizon Forbidden West, but the reviews sound really promising! But why did so many people get angry on Twitter on Tuesday over a handful of scores? Again this week, we also talked about Sifu with trophy tips and incoming difficulty updates. Plus, with the Uncharted movie out this week, we check-in for one last time before we finally watch it.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:36 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:15 - Sifu Platinum + TipsPS NEWS00:07:50 - Horizon Zero Dawn Sells 20m00:08:32 - Horizon Forbidden West Reviews Cause Outrage!00:29:42 - Sifu Players Struggling & Game WIll Get Easy Mode In Future Update00:34:34 - Rumour: Until Dawn Remake00:37:22 - Martha Is Dead To Be Censored On PS00:41:44 - PS Indie Blog Posts00:47:22 - Details On Next Major PS5 Firmware UpdatePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:53:17 - PlayStation Productions Indent In Uncharted Movie00:56:35 - Uncharted Movie Is Out This Week, Finally!00:59:50 - Jak & Daxter The Next Adaptation From Sony & Team?OUTRO01:04:33 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersUntil Dawn Remake Possibly In Works As Per RumorsEurogamerThe Town of Light dev's WW2 thriller Martha is Dead will be edited on PlayStationUncharted movie director reveals his next gig is a Jak and Daxter filmExplosion NetworkREVIEW ROUNDUP: HORIZON FORBIDDEN WESTIGNPlayStation Details 7 New Indie Games, Including TMNT: Shredder’s RevengePress StartTHE NEXT MAJOR PS5 SOFTWARE UPDATE HAS BEEN REVEALED AND HERE’S ALL THE NEW FEATURESPush SquarePlayStation Productions' Ident Looks Amazing on the Big ScreenSifu Trophy Data Shows Second Level Is Destroying Most PlayersSifu Updates to Include Difficulty Settings and Accessibility OptionsTwitter@HermenhulstPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion