Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

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

Gran Turismo 7 + Ghostwire: Tokyo State of Plays & Sifu Review

We discuss both — that’s right two — State of Plays that happened last week for the upcoming Gran Turismo 7 and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Plus, Dylan’s played and reviewed Sifu and shared all his thoughts on the martial arts action game. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:00 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:13 - Sifu ReviewPS NEWS00:18:31 - Sony To Retain Bungie Staff00:20:54 - 10 Live Service Games By 2026 - One Seems To Be From Jade Raymond00:25:53 - Naughty Dog Hiring For 3 Projects00:29:02 - Gran Turismo State of Play00:38:05 - Ghostwire: Tokyo State of Play00:47:00 - Grand Theft Auto 5 PS5 Release DatePS PRODUCTIONS00:49:09 - The Last of Us HBO Series Moves Outbreak DateOUR VR WORLDS00:56:29 - PSVR2 Has WebpageOUTRO00:59:07 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersHBO's The Last of Us Outbreak Day Could Be Years Before The GameNaughty Dog Is Hiring for 3 Different Projects, ApparentlyEurogamerJade Raymond's studio making "persistent and evolving online" title for PlayStationSony will spend $1.2bn on retaining Bungie staffKotakuEverything From The Gran Turismo 7 State Of PlayPlayStation LifestyleSony to Launch Over 10 Live Service Games by 2026 Thanks to BungiePress StartHERE’S ROUGHLY 20 MINUTES OF NEW GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO GAMEPLAY FOOTAGEPush SquarePS5 GTA 5 Officially Releases on 15th March, with Raytracing and MoreUploadVRPSVR 2 Gets An Official Web Page With Pre-Order Notification Sign-UpPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PlayStation Buys Halo Developer Bungie And It’s Destiny

2022 is off to something of an insane start, and the news keeps on rolling as PlayStation announced they’d purchased Bungie, the developer behind Destiny.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:02:14 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:02:31 - PlayStation Buys Bungie00:20:21 - Update On Call of Duy On PlayStation Consoles00:22:30 - PS Plus Games For February 202200:24:24 - Discord Integration Begins Now00:26:14 - Gran Turismo 7 State Of Play This Week00:29:01 - PlayStation Let Loose The Screenshots App Feature Early00:31:12 - Trophy Bugs Teases PS3 Games On PS5OUTRO00:34:38 - GoodbyeResources: IGNBug Briefly Shows All PS4 Trophies as PS3 Games, Sparking More Backwards Compatibility RumoursPolygonDiscord rolling out PlayStation integrationPress StartA PlayStation State of Play Strem Focusing On Gran Turismo 7 Is Happening This WeekThe Next Three Call of Duty Games At The Very Least Will Apparently Launch On PlayStation ConsolesPush SquarePlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Says You Should Expect More AcquisitionsNew and Existing Bungie Games Will Not Become PS5, PS4 ExclusivesSony Buys Ex-Halo, Destiny Developer Bungie for $3.6 BillionThe VergeFor a short while, Sony made it easier to get PS5 screenshots on your phoneWellPlayedFebruary’s PlayStation Plus Games Have Been RevealedPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Review & What We Think PlayStation Needs To Do About The Activision Situation

We’re back for 2022 and in the first episode, Dylan discusses his time with the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, before he dives into the news with Ashley. Xbox has acquired Activision, so what do we think PlayStation should do next? Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:06 - PlayStation Year In Review00:05:16 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:06:11 - Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Review00:22:30 - Dylan Finally Played Horizon: Frozen Wilds00:29:52 - Ash Got Platinum For Miles MoralesPS NEWS00:33:05 - What Should Sony Do About Xbox Buying Activision?00:52:48 - New Horizon Forbidden West Trailer00:59:27 - And Horizon Forbidden West Has A Huge File Size01:01:31 - PS VR 2 & Horizon Game AnnouncedOUTRO01:13:55 - Pulse Check: Uncharted Movie01:14:49 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersWhat Does Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Mean For PlayStation?PlayStation BlogGuerrilla offers a preview of Aloy’s epic quest into the Forbidden WestHorizon Call of the Mountain Revealed for PlayStation VR2PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller: the next generation of VR gaming on PS5Press StartHorizon Forbidden West Is Going To Take Up A Massive Chunk Of Your PS5 Storage SpacePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Christmas PlayStation Wishes For 2022

Dylan and Ashley discuss the last gaming news for 2022 before giving their last thoughts on PlayStation going into 2022. What do they want to change? What new features are needed for the PS5? And what game are they most excited about playing in 2022, Horizon or God of War?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:03:11 - PS Blog Game Of The Year 2021 Winners00:14:49 - Sony Announces PS5 Faceplates00:19:26 - Is Another Gex Game Coming?00:22:50 - Could We See A Sequel To The Order 1886?00:25:46 - Hades Wins A Hugo Award00:28:13 - FF7 Remake On PS Plus Will Soon Be Upgradable00:30:12 - Sifu Previews Sound Promising00:35:10 - Most People Didn't Finish ReturnalOUTRO00:42:28 - What We Want From Sony & PlayStation In 202200:55:27 - Goodbye & Happy HolidaysResources:DualShockersSifu Preview - Death Is Part Of The JourneyKotakuHades Wins A Hugo Award, Making History As First Video Game To Ever Do SoPlayStation LifestylePSN Trophy Data Suggests Majority of Returnal Players Didn’t Finish the Game but That’s Hardly SurprisingSquare Enix Files Trademark for Long-Forgotten 90s Platformer GexSony’s Renewal of The Order 1886 Trademark Probably Means Nothing But Fans Are Excited AnywayPress StartFinal Fantasy 7 Remake PlayStation Plus Editon Owners Will Soon Be Able To Upgrade To The PS5 VersionOfficial PS5 Faceplates And New DualSense Controller Colours Are On The Way PS BlogPS.Blog Game of the Year 2021: The WinnersPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Matrix Unreal 5 Experience Is Amazing + Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Details & Release Date

The Matrix Awakens Experience shows the power of Unreal Engine 5, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection is coming soon, and with a ticket to the Uncharted movie, plus more on this week’s episode of Platinum Explosion. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:51 - HousekeepingPS GAMING00:02:41 - The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine Experience ThoughtsPS NEWS00:11:50 - Sony Acquires Valkyrie Entertainment00:17:53 - Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Editon Comes With Upgrades & Movie Ticket For Pre-Order00:27:24 - Sony Patents Death Stranding Systems00:30:03 - Sony Was Bringing PS Now To MobilePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:35:27 - Nick Offerman Cast as Bill In The Last of Us HBOOUR VR WORLDS00:38:25 - Sony Shows Of 8K VR HeadsetOUTRO00:46:17 - Dylan Will Stream Horizon00:49:17 - GoodbyeResources: KotakuLast of Us HBO Show Casts Perfect Grump Bill With Grump Nick OffermanSony Shows The Future Of Next-Gen VR With Prototype HeadsetUncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Comes With A Free Ticket For The Tom Holland MoviePress StartSony Has Acquired God of War Ragnarok And Halo Infinite Collaborator Valkyrie EntertainmentPS BlogThe Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience hits PS5 todayThe VergeSony was bringing PlayStation Now to mobile phones, according to a confidential Apple presentationVG24/7Sony patents Death Stranding-like path-building systemPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PlayStation Introducing A “Gamepass Like” Service In 2022

A report from Bloomberg states that Sony is changing things up next year with several different subscription services. What do we think of these changes? Are they a good idea? We discuss.Dylan and Ashley also rate each of the PlayStation Plates based on their looks as we can’t taste them, and talk about The Matrix experience, which was, of course, confirmed after we finished recording.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:07 - HousekeepingPS NEWS00:02:13 - PS Plus Games For December00:07:53 - Fornite Flips Its Island In Chapter 300:12:46 - Big Dreams Update Is Live Now00:17:19 - The Matrix Experience Coming This Week00:21:15 - New Gran Turismo Gameplay00:24:17 - Report That Sony Is Launching Gamepass-like Service00:31:15 - Rating The PlayStation PlatesOUTRO00:42:13 - It EndsResources: PolygonFortnite Chapter 3 brings a new map, Spider-Man, and web-swingingPress StartPlayStation Is Apparently Working On An Xbox Game Pass Competitor That Will Include PS1/PS2/PS3/PSP GamesPush SquareGran Turismo 7 Dazzles with Unedited Deep Forest Raceway PS5 GameplayMajor Dreams Update Makes Creation Easier with Templates, Adds New Media Molecule GameVG24/7The Matrix Awakens is an Unreal Engine 5 experience coming to PS5, according to leakWellPlayedDecember’s PlayStation Plus Games Have Been RevealedPlayStation To Plate Offers Players A Taste Of PlayStation-Themed TuckerPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Death’s Door Is Now On PlayStation & Did We Buy Anything For Black Friday?

Did we buy anything from the Black Friday sales? Or did we stand strong? We do have first impressions of Death’s Door on PS5. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:55 - Did You Buy Anything On Black Friday?PS GAMING00:09:19 - Death's Door PS5 Impressions00:13:21 - Deeeer Simulator - Easy PlatinumPS NEWS00:17:14 - Fall Guys Season 600:21:23 - People Re-make PS Home00:24:38 - No Uncharted 4 Multiplayer On The PC/PS5 Versions?00:27:36 - Is Returnal Getting DLC?OUTRO00:32:00 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkFall Guys Season 6 Features A Big Spectacular Party, Five New Rounds, And Plenty Of CostumesPush SqaureIs Returnal DLC Being Teased by Developer Housemarque?The Sixth AxisPlayStation Home will return thanks to fansUncharted 4 multiplayer may have been axed for PS5 and PCPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

16 Easy Platinum Trophies You Can Earn For Christmas

Dylan’s gone down an easy Platinum binge and shares with you 16 easy Platinum Trophies you can before easily as a Christmas present to yourself.We also discuss Spider-Man coming to Marvel’s Avengers, Kojima opening a movie studio and more in the news.Dylan on PSN Profiles:https://psnprofiles.com/vivaladilHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:42 - 16 Easy PSN Trophies In Under 4 Hours!PS NEWS00:26:31 - Spider-Man in Marvel's Avengers Gameplay & No Missions00:31:43 - Kojima Productions Opens LA Office For Movies + More00:36:15 - Sony Patent Faceplates00:39:01 - Horizon Podcast From PS & Guerrilla GamesOUTRO00:43:00 - GoodbyeResources: IGNMarvel’s Avengers’ Spider-Man DLC Has No Story MissionsPC GamerKojima says screw it and finally sets up a movie studioThe Sixth AxisHorizon Forbidden West new image released, podcast incomingThe VergeSony has patented its PS5 faceplatesPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion