Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

PlayStation Showcase [September 2021]

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

Let’s Get Fist! F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch Review

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

Does The Death Stranding: Director’s Cut Extras Make The Game Too Easy?

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

Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut Review & Hades On PS5 Impressions

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

Where The Hell Is The Next Big PlayStation Showcase?

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

Carrion, A Short Hike + More Indie Games Coming To PlayStation

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

Major PS5 Software Updates, Game Delays and DreamsCom21

The next major PS5 firmware is now in the beta phase and it’s full of juicy goodies, including changes to trophies and allowing you to add your own SSD. As well as discussing the big update we talk about DreamCom21 news and the most recent game delays affecting PlayStation gamers.Also on the show this week we talk about the very weird McDonald’s controller story, how you can check out some Apple TV+ shows on PS5 for free and why PlayStation bought Nixxes. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:36 - Trophy CabinetTHE NEWS00:00:52 - Horizon Forbidden West could be delayed00:04:02 - Kena: Bride of Spirits is delayed00:06:05 - 10 Million PS5's have been sold00:12:20 - That's No Moon - A new studio00:16:26 - Yes, Nixxes is just porting games to PC00:18:57 - Two new Mm Games coming to Dreams soon00:29:13 - PS5 trophy changes coming in next firmware update00:37:16 - You can update your SSD PS5 storage soon00:43:41 - McDonald’s try's to giveaway a custom DualSense controller00:50:46 - PS5 owners - grab yourself some Apple TV+ for freeOUTRO00:54:46 - Mail Bag00:58:42 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerEx-Naughty Dog and Sony Santa Monica devs working on new AAA single player adventureExplosion NetworkDreamsCom21: Two ‘Mm Originals’ Announced From Dreams, Releasing This YearPS5 Owners Can Redeem Six Months Of Apple TV+ For Free, And This Includes Current SubscribersSony Confirms Internal SSD Support Is Coming To PS5 In The Next Firmware UpdateTwo Major Changes To PSN Trophies On PS5 Coming In The Next Firmware UpdateKotakuSony Confirms They Bought Nixxes To Help Port PS4, PS5 Games To PCSony Has Blocked McDonald’s From Releasing Its Custom PS5 ControllerPress StartHorizon Forbidden West Has Apparently Been Delayed Until Next YearKena: Bridge of Spirit Has Been Delayed AgainThe VergeSony has sold 10 million PS5 consolesPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Team Asobi’s Next Game & PS Plus Games For August

Team Asobi is hiring for their next game, but is it Astro Bot related or not? And we have PlayStation leaking their own PS Plus games, which is good for us and the show. This week we also discuss Jade Raymond’s PlayStation game, Anna Torv joining the cast of The Last of Us and we pour one out for the PS Vita’s last games.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:25 - PS Plus Games For August 202100:05:08 - The Last PS Vita Games EVER00:08:56 - Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island Details00:12:38 - Team Asobi Is Hiring00:14:56 - Jade Raymond's Game Is Game-As-Service00:20:35 - This Game Trolls You Out Of Earning 100% Achievements On PCPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:27:39 - Anna Torv Cast In HBO'S The Last of UsOUTRO00:33:50 - GoodbyeResources:Bleeding CoolThe Last of Us: Anna Torv Joins HBO Series Cast in Recurring RoleKotakuImpossible Steam Achievement Has A Great Story PlayStation LifestylePS Vita Received its Last New Game Releases Today, Sony Has Closed Submissions for the HandheldPress StartAugust’s Free PlayStation Plus Games Have LeakedPush SquareAstro's Playroom PS5 Dev Team Asobi Staffing Up for its Next GamePolygonGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cut will explore Jin’s traumas in a ‘story of healing’VG24/7Jade Raymond’s PS5 exclusive is an online service game – reportPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Last of Us HBO Series Is Massive & Costing A Lot Of Money

The Last of Us series for HBO may be filming currently, but that doesn’t stop news coming in. We have both three casting announcements and a story detailing just how much money HBO is putting into this series to discuss on the show this week.Dylan also talks about his time playing Arcadegeddon and three easy Platinum trophies he’s picked up recently.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:01:46 - Arcadegeddon Impressions00:11:19 - Easy Platinums: Tower of Balloons, Funny Truck, SpectrewoodsPS NEWS00:21:09 - Tencent buying Sumo Digital00:31:11 - Wayward Strand is coming to PS4/PS500:34:54 - The Last of Us HBO casting news00:39:40 - The Last of Us is costing HBO a lot of money00:43:55 - Netflix & PlayStation teaming up?OUTRO00:51:19 - Listener questions00:56:50 - GoodbyeResources: Deadline‘The Last Of Us’: Jeffrey Pierce, Murray Bartlett, Con O’Neill Join HBO Series Based On Video GameForbes‘The Last Of Us’ Series May Cost HBO More Than ‘Game Of Thrones’GamesIndustry.BizTencent to buy Crackdown and Sackboy developer Sumo in $1.3bn dealPS BlogWayward Strand – a heartfelt story coming to PS5 and PS4VG24/7Netflix datamine seems to hint at Ghost of Tsushima and PlayStation projectsPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

State of Play July 2021: Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Deathloop, F.I.S.T + More

We break down all the news from last week’s State of Play including the official reveal of Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, the nine minutes of Deathloop gameplay and the release date of F.I.ST. Later in the show, we also discuss the advertisement PlayStation pulled over an upside-down PS5 and the seemingly leaked Gran Turismo 7 beta.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:24 - Moss: Book II - July 2021 State of Play00:05:19 - Arcadegeddon - July 2021 State of Play00:07:25 - Tribes of Midgard - July 2021 State of Play00:08:38 - F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch - July 2021 State of Play00:12:00 - Hunter's Arena: Legends00:14:32 - Sifu - July 2021 State of Play00:19:36 - Jett: The Far Shore - July 2021 State of Play00:22:10 - Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles - July 2021 State of Play00:25:08 - Lost Judgment - July 2021 State of Play00:30:53 - Death Stranding: Director's Cut - July 2021 State of Play00:43:41 - Deathloop - July 2021 State of Play00:52:13 - Gran Turismo 7 Beta Coming Soon?OUTRO00:54:40 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation BlogState of Play July 2021: All trailers and complete recapPlayStation LifestyleGran Turismo 7 Beta Test Seemingly Leaked by PlayStation WebsiteVG24/7Hideo Kojima too doesn’t like that Death Stranding PS5 is called Director’s CutPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion