Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Returnal Is A Must-Play PS5 Exclusive

The first big PS5 release for 2021 is Returnal and it’s certainly something special. Dylan discusses his time with the game and his journey for the Platinum trophy. Spoilers: he really likes this one. That isn’t to say the game isn’t without some controversy with the game featuring no save feature leaving a sour taste in many mouths.Also on the show this week Dylan and Ashley go over last week’s State of Play and that beautiful Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay. There are also some interesting tidbits coming out of the Epic vs Apple case in just its first day in court.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:35 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:01 - Returnal ReviewPS NEWS00:45:01 - Among Us Is Coming To PS5/PS400:46:53 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gameplay Is Amazing00:52:29 - Epic vs Apple Reveals PlayStation Cross-Play Details00:59:22 - Discord Is Coming To PlayStation Next YearOUTRO01:05:22 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerAmong Us Confirmed For PS4, PS5 This YearPress StartPlayStation Is Partnering With Discord To Better Connect The Two PlatformsVG24/7Returnal Dev Aware Of Players’ Need For Mid-Run Saves, But Has “Nothing To Announce”YoutubeRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart – State of Play | PS5Returnal - Gameplay Deep Dive With Housemarque | PS5Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Days Gone 2 Petition, Sony Publishing Exclusive Multiplayer Game

Fans of Days Gone have gathered 80k signatures demanding a sequel to Sony Bends 2019 game. Is that enough? We discuss. Dylan and Ashley also talk about the Returnal previews this week, a new Sony FPS and The Last of Us HBO series adding new directors. Please also know this episode was recorded just before Sony dropped that Ratchet & Clank trailer — but we’ll talk about that after this coming week’s State of Play.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:40 - Days Gone 2 Petition00:11:58 - Jim Ryans Says Exclusives Are Coming00:15:11 - Sony Publishing Exclusive FPS00:20:59 - Returnal Is Out Friday, Previews Were StrongPlayStation Productions00:31:42 - The Last of Us HBO Adds DirectorsResources: EurogamerAlmost 80k People Have Signed A Petition Demanding Sony ‘Approves’ Days Gone 2IGNPlayStation to Exclusively Publish Multiplayer Game From Firewalk StudiosKotakuThe Last of Us HBO Adaptation Adds New DirectorsPush SquareJim Ryan: PS5 Generation Will Have More Exclusive Games 'Than Ever Before'Returnal Runs at 60 FPS in Dynamic 4K with Raytraced Lighting on PS5YoutubeNo Really, Returnal Is Sick (No Commentary)Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Sony Backtracks On PS3/Vita Store Closures

PlayStation has walked back its original announcement about closing the PS Vita and PS3 stores. Now it’s only the PSP store we say rest-in-peace about. Dylan and Ashley once again discuss the store issue and whose problem it is, with some truly hot takes being thrown about.Dylan finishes up his thoughts on Oddworld: Soulstorm this week, including why the Platinum would be hard to earn. The two also discuss the potential lease of Returnal’s Platinum (it’s out next week by the way!)Aloy is everywhere this week as well as she joins Fortnite and Horizon: Zero Dawn is currently free on PS4/PS5. Plus we talk about Moneybags telling Spyro to piss off. Reviews Mentioned:Oddworld: Soulstorm Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:00 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:15 - Oddworld: Soulstorm Review & Trophy Thoughts00:05:25 - Returnal Trophy ThoughtsPS NEWS00:08:56 - PS3/PS Vita Stores Live On00:22:17 - PS5 Is Fastest-Selling Console In US History00:25:16 - The First PS5 Major Update Is Very Good00:36:19 - Aloy Has Joined Fortnite00:38:45 - You Can Get Horizon: Zero Dawn For Free Right Now00:39:47 - Uncharted Lost Legacy Director Returns Home00:44:10 - Spyro Prototype Is Very Funny00:47:20 - The Blessing Show Goes Fully Animated Inside DreamsPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:49:45 - Tommy Cast In The Last of Us SeriesOUTRO00:53:26 - GoodbyeResources: Deadline‘The Last Of Us’: Gabriel Luna To Play Tommy In HBO Series Based On Video GameEurogamerPS5 The Fastest-Selling Console In US History KotakuRude Spyro Prototype Tells Players To ‘Piss Off’, ‘Go Jump In A Lake’Press StartHorizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy Is Joining Fortnite With Her Own Limited Time ModeThe First Major PS5 System Update Adds External Hard Drive Support FOr PS5 Game And MoreThe PS3/Vita PlayStation Stores Will Remain Open After Sony BackflipPush SquareUncharted: The Lost Legacy Director Shaun Escayg Rejoins Naughty DogYoutubeThis Video Was Shot ENTIRELY in Dreams - The Blessing ShowPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

WTF Is Happening At PlayStation? We Could Of Had A Days Gone 2!

A report from Bloomberg suggests that Sony is in the development of a remake of The Last of Us. Sony is also reportedly didn’t have any interest in a Days Gone sequel, and seemingly moved Bend Studio into Naughty Dog to help work on their projects. We discuss this big topic today and break it down piece, by piece.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS 00:01:46 - Report: A Remake Of The Last of Us Is Happening00:17:29 - Report: Sony Bend Was Pushed To Work On Naughty Dog Games00:35:45 - PlayStation Fans Are Angry00:46:15 - Sony Is Opening A Mobile Gaming Department00:50:29 - Abandoned Is Not A Secret Kojima GameOUTRO00:56:44 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerSony Plots Big PlayStation Push Into Mobile GamingIGNDays Gone 2 Was Pitched With a Co-Op Mode and Shared UniversePS5 Exclusive Abandoned Is Not a Secret Kojima Game, Director Says Rumours 'Weren't Fun'The Last of Us Remake Reportedly in Development, and Days Gone 2 Pitch RejectedPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Sony Sells Out To Xbox?! And Oddworld: Soulstorm Impressions

Feeling obligated to check it out, Dylan has been playing Oddworld: Soulstorm. But he didn’t even release it was a remake of an older game! Come on an Oddworld history lesson this episode.In this episode, Dylan and Ashley also discuss the news that MBL The Show 21 will be launching on Xbox Game Pass day one. Is this a shocking decision for Sony to make? Microsoft to spend money on? Who can say for sure?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:01:14 - Oddworld: Soulstorm ImpressionsPS NEWS00:24:32 - PS Plus Games For April 202100:29:29 - Titanfall Content In Apex Legends?00:37:58 - More Trouble At Sony Japan Studio00:42:11 - MLB The Show 21 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Day OneOUTRO00:55:26 - GoodbyeResources: KotakuApex Legends Will Get ‘A Ton Of Titanfall’ Next SeasonHere’s April 2021’s PlayStation Plus LineupOh Dear, The Sony Japan Studio Exodus ContinuesPress StartMLB The Show 21 Is Launching On Xbox Game Pass Which Is Huge As It’s Developed By PlayStationYoutubeOddworld: Soulstorm - 12-Minute Developer Gameplay CommentaryPlatinum 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 Movie Announced, Kojima Productions Game Announcement Soon

A Ghost of Tsushima movie has been announced by Sony and PlayStation Productions. We discuss if the director picked for this project, Chad Stahelski, is one that’s exciting us, and which path Jin Sakai should take in the film, to make for a better movie. Kojima Productions might be announced their new game soon, and we theories about that this week. We also talk about a new nugget of information for Sifu, some Deathloop questions being answers and how Sony is potentially looking to add trophies to older games.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:32:26 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:01:15 - PS3, Vita and PSP Stores OFFICIALLY Closing00:04:43 - Next Kojima Productions Game To Be Announced Soon?00:09:00 - You Age every time You Die In SIFU00:12:07 - Quantum Error - 4 Mins of New Gameplay00:14:34 - Deathloop Questions Answered00:21:23 - Ratchet & Clank Gets 60FPS Patch For PS500:25:02 - Are Sony Planning To Add Trophies To Older Games?00:31:27 - Samurai Yakuza Spin-Off Games Finally Might Come To Western AudiencesPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:35:30 - Ghost of Tsushima Movie AnnouncedOUTRO00:45:47 - GoodbyeResources: GizmodoSony Confirms PS3, PSP, and Vita Stores Are Going AwayKotakuJohn Wick Director Working On A Ghost Of Tsushima MoviePlayStation LifestyleGhost of Tsushima’s Success Has Reignited Daisuke Sato’s Desire to Bring Yakuza Kenzan and Ishin to the WestSony Patent Looks at Method of Awarding Trophies in Older Games That Don’t Have ThemPress StartDeathloope Explained: An Interview With Arkane’s Dinga Bakaba And Sebastien MittonPush SquareKojima Productions' Next Game Announcement Coming 'Quite Soon'You'll Age Each Time You Die in PS5, PS4 Kung-Fu Game SifuTwitter@InsomniacGamesYoutubeQUANTUM ERROR | FGS Spring Showcase Gameplay Trailer | PS5, PS4, XSXPlatinum 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 Series Won’t Be Like The Game, PSVR 2 Controllers Revealed & PS3 Store Closes

Neil Druckman has confirmed that many big and small changes will come with HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us. Are these things you should be worried about? Of course not, but we discuss. The big piece of news this week however is the reveal of the next generation of PlayStation VR controller. RIP to the PS Move. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:32 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS00:01:00 - Siobhan Reddy To Receive BAFTA Achievement Awards00:03:40 - Get Free PlayStation Games00:09:39 - Dylan's Horizon Zero Dawn Story00:12:58 - Jade Raymond Starts PS Studio00:21:06 - Spider-Man Isn't Coming To Marvel's Avengers Anytime Soon00:28:04 - PS3, PSP and Vita PlayStation Stores Closing DownPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:41:12 - The Last of Us HBO Series Will Deviate From GamesOUR VR WORLDS00:47:11 - PSVR 2 Controllers Revealed. RIP THE MOVE!OUTRO01:00:37 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerThe Last of Us TV Show Will At Times “Deviate Greatly” From The Game, According To Neil DruckmanKotakuPS5 VR Controllers Ditch The Magic Wand LookSpider-Man Still Isn’t Coming To Avengers Anytime SoonPush SquareMedia Molecule's Siobhan Reddy to Receive BAFTA Fellowship AwardPlayStation Players Get 10 Free PS4 Games This Spring, Including Horizon Zero DawnPS3, PS Vita, and PSP Online Stores to Close This Summer, Says New ReportRedditr/PS3WellPlayedJade Raymond Forms Haven, A New Independent Studio Working On An Unannounced PlayStation TitlePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The History Of All The Artefacts In Astro’s Playroom

This episode is devoted entirely to discussing each of the artefacts within Astro’s Playroom. Dylan and Ashley discuss their own history with each of the items and bring up Wikipedia for some more obscure ones. It’s a journey of self-discovery and a PlayStation history lesson.We also suggest watching the video version of this week’s show if possible. Seeing the artefacts on-screen as we discuss them will add a lot to the overall experience, and you’ll be able to appreciate the highly detailed models produced for that game.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

Episode 200 Live From Twitch.Tv

Live from twitch.tv/explosionnetwork it’s Episode 200 of Platinum Explosion!Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating episode 200 of the podcast. We hope to do at least 200 more for you all.Watch the highlights of Dylan earning his 200th Platinum Trophy in the pre-show HERE.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: GamesIndustry.BizThe Last of Us Part 2 Secures A Record 13 BAFTA NominationsKotakuSony Imagines A Future Where A Banana Is A Video Game ControllerPlayStation LifestyleGhost of Tsushima Developers Are Now Official Tourism Ambassadors to the Real Life Island of TsushimaPress StartPlayStation Announced Six New VR Games In A PlayStation VR SpotlightWellPlayedThe PlayStation Store Will Soon Discontinue Movie And TV Rentals And PurchasesPlatinum 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 Delivers Returnal, SIFU, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, FF7 Remake Intergrade

We break down all the trailers and news out of last week’s State of Play. The showcase feature Returnal, SIFU, Kena: Bridge of Spirits and the reveal of Final Fantasy VII - Intergrade. Last week Sony also quickly announced that PSVR 2, or whatever it’s called, is officially a thing, but don’t expect it this year. There’s also some PlayStation Productions stories to discuss this week with Twisted Metal getting writers and Tom Holland stating he isn’t happy with his performance in the upcoming Uncharted movie.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:32 - Trophy Cabinet00:00:54 - PSA: Episode 200 DetailsPS NEWS00:03:52 - State of Play Thoughts00:06:06 - Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time PS5 Details00:07:02 - Returnal Explained Better In New Trailer & Interview00:13:15 - Knockout City Comes To PS00:13:54 - SIFU Revealed00:16:51 - Solar Ash Gameplay Trailer00:18:34 - Five Night's At Freddy's: Security Breach Trailer00:19:34 - Oddworld: Soulstorm State of Play Gameplay Feature00:22:52 - Kena: Bridge of the Spirits State of Play Trailer00:25:30 - Deathloop Gameplay Trailer 300:27:10 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Reveal & Details00:37:38 - PS Plus Game For March 202100:40:06 - Gran Turismo 7 Delayed Until 202200:41:30 - Destruction AllStars Price Revealed As It Disappears From PS Plus00:45:22 - PlayStation Is Giving Away Games00:46:53 - Days Gone Is Coming To PC00:49:25 - Sony Japan Is Being Reorganised00:54:17 - Sony Expanded SSD Storage Available Mid-202100:58:54 - [Headline] Game Will Release When It's Done01:01:29 - PSA: Your Friends List Is FixedPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS01:05:08 - Tom Holland Says He's Terrible In Uncharted Movie01:09:40 - Twisted Metal TV Series Gets WritersOUR VR WORLDS01:13:06 - The PSVR 2 Is Officially ConfirmedOUTRO01:24:09 - Episode 200 Details01:25:30 - GoodbyeResources: GQ MagazinePlayStation’s Jim Ryan: ‘We’re making a completely new VR format for PS5’EurogamerTom Holland Doesn’t Sound Thrilled With His Performance In The Uncharted MovieExplosion NetworkEverything Announced During PlayStation’s State of Play [26/02/21]Finally! Your PlayStation Friends List Will Display Alphabetically & Correctly Once AgainSony Details First Information On PSVR 2 Headset & ControllerIGNDestruction AllStars Will Cost $20 After PS Plus Promotion, Originally Listed for $70Twisted Metal Live-Action TV Series Is Being Made With Cobra Kai Producer, Deadpool WritersKotakuFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Won’t Make Full Use Of PS5 FunctionalityPS4-Exclusive Days Gone Coming To PC This AutumnPress StartHere’s Apparently When The PS5 M.2 SSD Storage Update Is Apparently Coming And Why It’s Taking So LongPlayStation Is Giving Out A Free Game A Month For The Next Four MonthsWe Spoke To Housemarque About PS5 Exclusive Returnal And Here’s Everything We LearnedPush SquareGod of War Ragnarok Will Release 'When It's Done' on PS5Sony Officially Confirms Re-Organisation of Japan StudioPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion