Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Rumours are swirling of not only a remake of Bloodborne but also a sequel being developed by BluePoint Games. Dylan and Ashley discuss what they think, and if it’s even plausible. Also on the show this week Abandonded developer gets death threats, PS app will allow you to share screen shots soon and there’s a gift-wrapped DualSense controller just in time for Christmas. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:51 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:01:18 - Rumour: Bloodborne 2 From BluePoint Games00:09:33 - Abonded Dev Death Threats00:16:35 - PSVR Turns 500:24:20 - New PS App Update Will Let You Share Screenshots & Videos00:29:33 - Why Is There A Gift Wrapped DualSensePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:34:25 - The Last of Us HBO Series Filming Videos & PhotosOUTRO00:38:32 - GoodbyeResources: KotakuPlayStation 5 Ends Switch’s Three-Year Run As Best-Selling ConsolePlayStation LifestylePS5 Screenshots and Game Clip Captures to be Shared Through the PlayStation App, Feature Currently in Beta in Limited CountriesRumor: Bloodborne PC is ‘Done,’ Bluepoint Working on Bloodborne 2 and Remaster of the First GamePress StartThe New Gift Wrapped PS5 DualSense Controller Is Extremely RandomPS BlogCelebrating five years of PlayStation VRThe Sixth AxisAbandoned developer Blue Box responds to death threatsPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In the next thirty minutes, between the discussion on Sony Bravia TV’s, Yakuza: Like a Dragon sequel and Hell Let Loose, Dylan and Ashley will solve just what game is being remade at Sony next. It’s Metal Gear Solid. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS00:02:18 - Rumours of a big PlayStation remake coming in December00:08:33 - Sony TV Update Incoming00:12:54 - Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Sequel Seems Likely00:16:21 - Play At Home Was A Huge Success00:21:48 - Hell Let Loose Things00:25:20 - Solving That Mystery Sony Remake From The Start Of The ShowOUTRO00:33:37 - GoodbyeResources: Press StartAnother Big PlayStation Remake Will Apparently Be Announced In December Sony’s Bravia XR TV Line Will Be Upgrading From ‘Read For PS5’ To ‘Perfect For PS5’Push SquarePlay At Home Pushes Over 60 Million Downloads on PS5, PS4Yakuza: Like a Dragon Sequel Announced and In DevelopmentPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In this solo episode, Dylan talks about his time playing Hell Let Loose, Rainbow Billy as well as Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. He also discusses Sony finally locking in BluePoint Games as a PlayStation Studio, and a new Twisted Metal game possibly being in development. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS GAMING 00:00:47 - PS Plus Games - Hell Let Loose Impressions00:07:09 - Rainbow Billy Thoughts00:08:04 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl ThoughtsPS NEWS00:12:26 - BluePoint Joins PlayStation00:15:27 - Sony Testing Game Trials00:17:47 - The First 8K PS5 Game00:20:40 - New Twisted Metal Game Is In DevelopmentOUTRO00:23:45 - GoodbyeResources: IGNSony Begins Testing Free PS5 Game TrialsKotakuThe First Ever 8K 60 FPS Game Hits PS5Press StartPlayStation Has Officially Acquired Bluepoint GamesPolygonNew Twisted Metal game reportedly in development for PlayStationPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss The Last of Us HBO series and our first look at Joel and Ellie in costume. We also talk about the minor announcements from The Last of Us Day, which is not known as Outbreak Day anymore.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:56 - It's Called Last of Us Day NowPS NEWS00:02:17 - Sony's Planning Big Things For PS5 Firmware00:08:55 - Fall Guys Wins PS Plus Guinness World Record00:12:34 - Gran Turismo 7 Pre-Orders00:16:38 - Ride 4 Looks Really Good, And It's Old Now00:21:31 - Naughty Dog, Yes Multiplayer For The Last of Us Is Coming00:23:21 - First Look At HBO's The Last of Us SeriesOUTRO00:34:03 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerFall Guys has a Guinness World Record for being the most downloaded PlayStation Plus game everIGNNaughty Dog on The Last of Us Multiplayer Project: 'In Short, We're Working On It'PlayStation BlogGran Turismo 7: Pre-order items and 25th Anniversary Edition detailedPlayStation LifestyleSony Has an ‘Interesting, Exciting, Fantastic’ List of Ideas for Future PS5 UpdatesThe GamerNo One Can Believe How Realistic Ride 4 Looks On PS5Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Kena: Bridge of spirits is finally out and Dylan discusses his thoughts on the game.We also talk about the latest PS5 firmware update, God of War: Ragnarok and PS Now coming to Australia. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:41 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:00:57 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits ReviewPS NEWS00:22:55 - PS5 Software Update Brings A Lot00:33:18 - New Pulse 3D Headset Colour00:33:48 - God of War Saga Is Two Games00:37:32 - Could God of War: Ragnarok Be Out In Early 2022?00:39:59 - Shatter Could Be Coming To PS500:42:20 - PlayStation Now Coming To Australia In 2022?PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:48:50 - Neil Druckman Directing Episode of The Last of Us For HBO00:51:18 - Anthony Mackie To Star in Twisted MetalOUTRO00:54:35 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersGod of War Ragnarok May Release As Early as March Next YearExplosion NetworkKena: Bridge of Spirits Review - A Beautiful Journey That Leaves A Little To Be DesiredPlayStation Now Could Be Launching In AUS/NZ Following An Ad Spotted Alongside New Job PostingsPS5 System Software Update Brings M.2 SSD Support, Customization To The Control Panel And 33 Audio To TVShatter Remaster For Current-Gen Consoles Seems Set For A 2022 ReleaseSony’s Pulse 3D Headset Getts A New Colour Next MonthIGNGod of War Director Explains Why There Will Only Be Two Games in the Norse SagaPolygonTwisted Metal TV series casts Anthony Mackie as post-apocalyptic milkmanVG24/7Some The Last of Us TV series episodes will be directed by Neil DruckmannPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dylan talks about his brief time with Deathloop so far before discussing some new God of War: Ragnarok details we’ve learnt from this past PlayStation Showcase on Friday.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:53 - God of War drama on Twitter00:04:04 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:04:18 - Deathloop ImpressionsPS NEWS00:20:06 - On Eric Williams being the right director for GoW: Ragnarok00:23:29 - Ragnarok will still be one-shot00:27:59 - Gran Turismo 7 trailer details we missed00:30:11 - Will need to be online to play Gran Turismo 700:33:08 - Sony acquires Firesprite00:48:05 - Some LBP servers are dead00:52:18 - Rumoured Twisted Metal game00:55:10 - Final Death Stranding: Director's Cut trailerOUTRO01:00:40 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersGran Turismo 7 Release Date Trailer Is a Love Letter to Fans IGNGod of War Ragnarok: Cory Barlog and Eric Williams on Changing Directors, Why Williams Was Right for the RoleNew Twisted Metal Rumored To Be In Development Alongside TV ShowKotakuClassic LittleBigPlanet Servers Shut Down Permanently Following HacksPolygonSony buys Firesprite, the studio behind The PlayroomPush SquareGod of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last GameGran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Campaign Requires an Online ConnectionYoutubeDeath Stranding Director's Cut - Final Trailer | PS5Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the PlayStation Showcase from 10/09/2021 which featured the reveals of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Wolverine, and the first look at God of War: Ragnarok.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

It’s been 145 episodes since we first talked about F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch, and now Dylan’s played the game! Does it live up to all of our expectations? Find out now.We’ll be back later this week to talk about the PlayStation Showcase on Friday, so look forward to that episode. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:35 - PlayStation Showcase This FridayPS GAMING00:06:12 - F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch ReviewPS NEWS00:27:50 - PS Plus Games For September00:31:34 - Horizon Forbidden West Upgrade Path Drama00:42:53 - That New PS5 Model Is FineOUTRO00:45:20 - GoodbyeResources: KotakuBetween Hitman 2 And Overcooked!, September’s PS Plus Is Pretty SolidPlayStation BlogYou’re invited: PlayStation Showcase 2021 Broadcast next ThursdayPlayStation LifestyleDigital Foundry’s Initial Testing of Revised PS5 Finds No Difference in Performance Between Launch and New ModelsWellPlayedPlayStation Reverses Decision To Charge For Horizon Forbidden West Upgrade But Says Future Games Will Incur A FeePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We’ve gotten a massive look at Death Stranding: Directors Cut during Gamescom 2021 and know-how all of its extra bits and pieces work. But does the additional content make the game too easy? Plus Hideo Kojima might be working on a sequel next!Also on this week’s show, we discuss Horizon Zero Dawn updates and Horizon Forbidden West release dates. We’ve also learnt the release date of SIFU and Naughty Dog is officially working on a standalone multiplayer game.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:49 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:01:04 - Naughty Dog confirms the stand-alone multiplayer game00:03:55 - Horizon Zero Dawn logo and 60fps update00:06:22 - Horizon Forbidden West official release date00:10:37 - Aloy is in Genshin Impact now00:11:23 - SIFU gets early 2022 release date00:16:27 - What's in the Death Stranding: Directors Cut?00:28:06 - Is Hideo Kojima working on another Death Stranding game?OUTRO00:36:57 - New PS5 heatsink debate00:39:58 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkGamescom: Opening Night Live (ONL): All The Trailers And News From The ShowPlayStation LifestyleNaughty Dog Confirms it is Working on ‘the Studio’s First Standalone Multiplayer Game’ as it Hires For the ProjectPush SquareHorizon Zero Dawn's Logo Retroactively Refreshed to Reflect Forbidden WestWellPlayedAnother Death Stranding Game Is “In Negotiations Right Now” According To Norman ReedusYoutubeSifu | Sloclap | Launch Date Announcement TrailerPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dylan gives his review of Ghost fo Tsushima: Director's Cut, focusing on the brand new Iki Island expansion and both Dylan and Ashley have been playing some Hades again, this time on PlayStation, their favourite place to play, and they talk about how much of a joy the game is, even after having beaten it on another platform. Also on the show this week, news about the Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha, a new gameplay video of Black Myth: Wukong, and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:23 - Goodbye Volcano High Delayed00:01:11 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:41 - Hades on PS500:09:14 - Ghost of Tsushima: Directors Cut ReviewPS NEWS00:25:16 - New Black Myth: Wukong Gameplay00:30:37 - New PS5 Models In The Wild00:35:30 - WiLD Is Cancelled It Seems00:37:48 - Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha This Weekend On PSOUTRO00:41:52 - Good-00:42:22 - Some easy Platinums00:44:19 - -byeResources:EurogamerPlayStation-exclusive prehistoric adventure Wild has reportedly been cancelled Press StartA New 13 Minute Black Myth: Wukong Trailer Has Arrived And It Still Looks Absolutely PhenomenalA New PS5 Model Has Appeared In Australian StoresThe Call of Duty: Vanguard Alpha Is Open To All PS5/PS4 Owners This WeekendPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

It’s been nearly a year since the last big PlayStation Showcase, so where is the next one? We discuss how Sony is close to falling behind by not revealing or teasing any upcoming games. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:53 - The Last of Us Multiplayer datamine00:11:38 - Rumour of new FromSoftware game for PS500:22:20 - It's been a year since the last big PS Showcase00:33:36 - Rumour that Crunchyroll could be coming to PS PlusOUTRO00:39:52 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation LifestyleRumor: FromSoftware Developing New PS5-Exclusive ‘Souls-Like’ IP, Will Not be Bloodborne or Demon’s SoulsThe Last of Us Part II Datamine Hints at Battle Royale and Multiplayer in the FuturePush SquareRumour: Sony Planning More Expensive PS Plus Option That Could Include CrunchyrollWe're Nearing a Year Since the Last Major PlayStation Press ConferencePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

There may be rumours of a State of Play coming soon but today we’re talking about the PS Blog’s indie game announcements. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:00 - PS Indie Announcements including Carrion, A Short Hike00:19:13 - Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Update00:22:55 - 12 Million PS5's to be shipped by March 2022OUR VR WORLDS00:26:00 - PSVR2 LeaksOUTRO00:34:36 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerHere's everything revealed as part of Sony's PlayStation Indie Spotlight eventKotakuReport: New PSVR2 Details Leak From Sony Developer ConferencePress StartGhost of Tsushima: Legends Is Getting A Standalone Release And A Bunch Of New ContentSony Aims To Shop At Least 12 Million More PS5s Before March 2022Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion