Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Would You Play A Metal Gear Solid Remake?

With many rumours swirling away about a possible Metal Gear Solid sequel, or a remake, we discuss which is more likely and if it could come from Sony. Prepare to put some tin-foil hats on. Episode 200 looms on the horizon in just a couple of weeks so we explain our plans for the episode. It’ll be a live show! Surprise. Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game Preview - The PopCulturists Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:03 - Episode 200 PlansPS NEWS00:13:45 - Dreams Interview You Should Read00:16:13 - Destruction AllStars Has Australian Servers00:17:04 - DualSense Controllers Break After 400 Hours Of Play?!00:24:16 - Metal Gear Solid Board Game Cancelled00:26:52 - Metal Gear Solid Remake Happening At Sony?OUTRO00:36:20 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkDestruction AllStars Adds Australian ServersImpy Award Winner ‘HalfUp’ Discusses Dreams Inspirations, Aspirations & MonetizationKotakuMetal Gear Solid’s Board Game Has Been CancelledTwitter@AsobiNicoVG24/7PS5 DualSense Teardown Estimates ‘417 Hour Life’, Reveals Cause Of DriftPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The 2021 Impy Awards, Ratchet & Clank Release Date & Last of Us Casting News

The 2021 Impy Awards took place early Monday morning and celebrated the best that Dreams had to offer over the last year. We break down all the winners before going over each of the 7 games nominated for ‘Creation of the Year’ in finer detail. In all, it’s a massive episode focused on Media Molecules Dreams and will give you a million reasons you should be playing Dreams if you’re not already. Also this week: Ratchet & Clank has received a June release date, DualSense controllers are getting drift (oh no), scalpers are complaining about being called name (oh no) and HBO’s The Last of Us cast its Joel and Ellie. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:42 - Trophy CabinetOUR DREAMS00:00:56 - The 2021 Impy Awards00:21:22 - LOCK – Pixel_Gorilla00:28:50 - The Snowgardens – HalfUp00:32:19 - Alpine Dream (Snowboarding) – TheOtterbon00:35:34 - A Little Perspective – RbdJellyfish00:45:46 - INFINITY JUMP – the_burgervan00:48:14 - TEMPORAL FUSE – DancingEmber00:51:35 - Pig Detective 3 – Death on Detox Island – Team Pig DetectivePS NEWS01:04:25 - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Release Date01:08:13 - Ashly Burch Talks Horizon: The Forbidden West01:12:34 - Marvel's Avengers PS5 Release Seems Imminent01:14:52 - Bloodborne Custom Patch Reaches 60fps01:19:49 - WiLD Is Still In Development01:22:24 - Scalpers Are Complaining About Being Called Names01:28:40 - DualSense Controllers Are Drifting01:31:51 - We May Be Getting A DualSense Back-ButtonPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS01:36:18 - Joel and Ellie Cast In HBO's The Last of UsOUTRO01:49:34 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion Network[Dreams] The Winners Of The 2021 Impy AwardsKotakuBloodborne Modder Releases Long-Awaited 60 FPS HackPS5 Controllers Are Drifting, And The Repairs Are A HasslePlayStation LifestyleAloy Voice Actress Says Horizon Forbidden West Makes Everything Players Loved About Zero Dawn ‘Better’New Job Listing Confirms WiLD is Still in Development at Wild Sheep GamesPS5 Scalper Group Complains About Being Vilified, Says It’s Just a Middleman Like Every Other BusinessRumor: Sony May Have Patented a DualSense Back Button Attachment, But It Might Just Be an Update to the DualShock 4 VersionPress StartRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart Just Got A Release Date And A New Teaser TrailerPush SquareMarvel's Avengers PS5 Release Seems Imminent as Trophy List Appears OnlineYoutube2nd Annual Impy Awards - Media MoleculeA Little Perspective Full Playthrough - RbdJellyfishAlpine Dream Snowboarding - The OtterBonInfinity Jump Gameplay - Norgen 4LOCK Full Playthrough - AecertPig Detective 3 - C0haagenTEMPORAL FUSE - Gameplay RealmThe Snowgardens Trailer - HalfUpPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We Can’t-Wait To Play Black Myth: Wukong

Another trailer for Black Myth: Wukong, and another reason to be really excited about this game. Dylan and Ashley discuss what the game is, what the latest trailer showcases and why the initial gameplay video was so exciting. As a follow-up to last week Dylan and Ashley also discuss the new look for Judgment when it arrives on PS5. There’s also a teaser for Final Fantasy VII Remake content this weekend, some more Destruction AllStars talk and the two try to predict what fate EA will decide for Anthem this week. Trophy Guides Mentioned:Roombo: First BloodHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:01:24 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:01:39 - Destruction AllStars - We're Still Enjoying It00:08:17 - God of War PS5 Update00:09:33 - Roombo: First Blood - Fun & Easy PlatinumPS NEWS00:11:23 - Judgment Comparison Screenshots00:14:47 - Final Fantasy VII Remake News This Week00:20:56 - This PS5 Sucks00:24:16 - Black Myth: Wukong - New Trailer & It Looks Amazing00:32:32 - Anthem's Future Is On The Ropes This WeekOUTRO00:41:22 - The Impy Awards Are This Weekend!00:44:55 - GoodbyeResources: KotakuAnthem’s Future Will Reportedly Be Decided This WeekBlack Myth: Wukong Is Back And Holy F**k Does It Look GoodLet’s See How Judgment On PS5 Looks Compared To The PS4 VersionPlayStation LifestyleFinal Fantasy VII Remake News Coming at the FF7R Orchestra Concert This WeekendPress StartDomino’s Is Giving Aussie The Chance To Win This Fairly Ugly PS5Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Destruction AllStars Impressions & How To Play The Game

We’re playing Destruction AllStars and that means we know how the game plays now! Join Dylan and Ashley as they give their first impressions on this week’s show.We may have missed discussion the State of Play for Destruction AllStars that released after we recorded last week, but it’s doesn’t matter as we’re playing the game. Did you know the game is apart of PS Plus for February? Awesome stuff! Do you know what else is? Control Ultimate Edition (also discussed this episode) and Concrete Genie, which is one of two games the Explosion Network has ever given a 10/10. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:00:47 - Destruction AllStars Impressions00:23:13 - Control Ultimate Edition ReviewPS NEWS00:32:46 - PS Plus Games For February00:36:33 - Returnal Delayed Slightly00:39:54 - God of War Gets A PS5 Patch00:42:58 - Judgment Coming To PS5OUTRO00:45:51 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerYakuza Spin-Off Judgment Confirmed For PS5, Xbox Series X|S and… StadiaTwitter@PlayStation@SonySantaMonicaPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS5 Games Coming In 2021

In our first episode for 2021 Dylan and Ashley go through a list of upcoming PS5 to discuss which ones they’re most excited about in the upcoming year. We also have a bunch of TV/Movie news with the Uncharted movie being delayed, and The Last of Us HBO series finding a director. Dylan also has thoughts on the Resident Evil Village demo and all of its scares.Damian Maher Youtubehttps://youtu.be/HksbapBgF-gHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:02 - Special Announcement00:04:35 - Shoutouts To Damian Maher00:07:31 - Looking At The PlayStation Games Of 2021PS GAMING00:45:36 - Resident Evil Village "Maiden" DemoPS NEWS00:51:06 - Destruction AllStars Is Out Soon!00:53:54 - Are We Getting An Uncharted 5? Or A Movie Tie-In?00:57:10 - CES Trailer Leaks Some PS5 Game Release DatesUNCHARTED MOVIE & SONY PRODUCTIONS SEGMENT01:01:43 - Uncharted Movie Is Delayed Until 202201:04:56 - The Last of Us HBO Series Gets A DirectorOUTRO01:08:26 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerDirector Confirmed For The TV Adaptation Of The Last Of UsTom Holland’s Uncharted Film Delayed To 2022GamesRadar Upcoming PS5 Games: All The New PS5 Games Confirmed So FarVG24/7New Sony San Diego Team Working On Existing PlayStation IPPS5 Game Release Dates Quietly Removed From CES 2021 TrailerYoutubeDestruction AllStars - Meet Your AllStarsPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Official Trophy Awards of 2020

In the final episode of Platinum Explosion for 2020 Dylan and Ashley hand out the Official Platinum Explosion Trophy Awards. They also touch on a few bits of new including a PS5 update, Kena features and the apparent 10 PlayStation properties that are being turned into movies and tv. Happy New Year!Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: PlayStation LifestyleKena: Bride of Spirits Has A Variety Of DualSense Haptic Features, DLC Spirits TeasedNew PS5 Prompt Makes Sure You Are Playing The Correct Version Of A GameSony Has 10 Movies And TV Shows Based On PlayStation IPs In ProductionPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Has Some Weird Bugs

Dylan’s been playing Assassin’s Creed and has discovered several rather weird bugs. One of which is causing his character to always be drunk, another which would have ruined any Platinum chances, and the last was game-breaking. The latter two have fixes available, but you won’t believe the solutions.This week we also discuss the latest on Cyberpunk 2077, Fall Guys latest season and a brand new look at Returnal from Housemarque. Trophy Guide Mentioned:The PathlessHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:04:18 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Weird BugsPS NEWS00:15:20 - Cyberpunk 2077 Pulled Off The PlayStation Store00:22:33 - Brand New Returnal Gameplay00:28:20 - Ghost of Tsushima Updates Make Raiding Easier00:32:31 - There Was Talks Of An Uncharted 1 Remake00:43:53 - PlayStation Blog Awards 202000:49:43 - Fall Guys Has A Santa Outfit & Great Ad To Promote Season 3EVERY TROPHY COUNTS00:54:30 - The Pathless, Gem Smashers, A Winter's Dream, Autumn's JourneyOUTRO00:59:25 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersGod of War and Uncharted Remakes Were Being Explored by PlayStationKotakuSony Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 From Sale, Offers PS4, PS5 Buyers RefundsPlayStation BlogPlayStation.Blog 2020 Game of The Year: The WinnersPush SquareGhost of Tsushima Patch 1.18 Out Now, Fixes Bugs, Adds ‘Fill Party’ Options To Raid, Survival MultiplayerYoutube/DevolverDigital/HousemarqueGamesPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Cyberpunk 2077 Is A Mess

Cyberpunk 2077 is an absolute mess on base PS4 consoles. CD Projekt Red has issued an apology, promised patches to arrive in January and February — but is it too little too late? Should the game have ever released on current-gen hardware? And what ramifications could this release have on games like Horizon Forbidden West which is supposed to release on PS4 & PS5?Also on the show this week we discuss the great new update to Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, how you’ll be able to downgrade your Hitman 3 copy to play Hitman PSVR and F.I.S.T gets a light release window.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:03 - Cyberpunk 2077 Is A Mess On PS4 Consoles00:31:38 - F.I.S.T Gets A Release Date00:33:08 - Spider-Man Gets 4K/60fps Mode00:35:59 - Fast & Furious HeistsOUR VR WORLDS00:42:03 - Hitman VR Will Now Work On PS5OUTRO00:47:00 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation Lifestyle PS5 Hesists Involving High-Speed Vehicles Are Occurring In The UKSony Isn’t Giving Cyberpunk 2077 Refunds To PS4 Players Despite CD Projekt REDS’ Refund OfferPolygonSpider-Man: Miles Morales Patch Lets You Play At 60 FPS With Ray TracingThe Sixth AxisF.I.S.T: Forged In Shadow Torch Is Coming To PS5, PS4, And PC In The SpringUpload VRHitman 3 On PS5 Includes Free Copy Of PS4 Version For PSVRPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques Thumbnail Image: Michael Does LifeAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Kratos Joins Fornite, Who’s Next?

Kratos has been added to Fornite by way of an in-game skin, but do we expect more PlayStation characters to join the battle royale?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:56 - Cybperunk 2077 Reviews Are In & MixedPS NEWS00:11:35 - Kratos Is In Fortnite00:17:58 - Astro's Playroom Sequel Is Possible00:24:52 - Days Gone Developer Loses Director & Writer00:30:05 - Neil Druckman Now Co-President At Naughty Dog00:33:12 - Oscar Isaac In Talks For Metal Gear Solid MovieOUTRO00:37:25 - Cyberpunk 2077 Comes Out Thursday, Not Friday00:39:27 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersDesigner of Astro’s Playroom Says He Would Consider A Sequel Or ExpansionGamasutraNeil Druckmann Is Now Co-President Of Naughty DogIGNGod of War Kratos Skin Available Now In FortnitePress StartThe Metal Gear Solid Movie Will Apparently Star Oscar Isaac As Solid SnakeVG24/7Days Gone’s Director Leaves PlayStation’s Bend StudioPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Sackboy Is A Deceivingly Hard Platinum

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a fun platformer, but you may easily mistake its soft and cuddly exterior for the tough Platinum trophy it has. Dylan discusses why he can’t earn it, and the frustrations the game has caused him this past week.Dylan also discusses The Pathless and its Platinum trophy, playing Devil May Cry 5 for the first time and how much he misses the PS Back Button while playing Apex Legends. Dylan and Ashley also tried out the PS5 Share Screen feature for the first time and discover it’s a solid addition to the consoles many abilities. We also have an EXCLUSIVE unboxing to start this week’s show. Make sure you don’t skip that!Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:35 - Exclusive UnboxingPS GAMING00:05:38 - Sackboy: A Big Adventure Is Fun, But Features A Deceivingly Hard Platinum00:15:14 - The Pathless Review + Easy Platinum00:17:10 - Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Is Fun At 60FPS00:18:59 - Dylan Misses The Back Button In Apex Legends00:23:51 - PS5 Share Screen Feature Is GoodPS NEWS00:28:36 - PS Plus Games For December00:31:47 - Cyberpunk 2077 Will Let You Transfer Saves00:33:00 - The Last of Us Part II Wins Big At Joystick Awards00:34:44 - Scalpers Are Terrible People00:38:10 - Don't Share Your PS Plus Collection Of Games00:40:46 - Dreams' 'Impy Awards' Are Returning00:42:59 - Trophy Videos Will Record Your Mic, You Can Mute It00:45:42 - Activity Cards Were Designed To Make Gaming EasierOUTRO00:52:15 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersCyberpunk 2077 Will Allow Cross-Saves Across Console GenerationsKotakuPS5 Owners Say They’re Receiving Bans After Selling PS4 Users Access To The PS Plus CollectionPlayStation BlogDreams: The 2nd Annual Impy AwardsPlayStation LifestylePS5 Activity Cards Were Designed To Make Single-Player Gaming Easier To Disgest, Remove Decision FatiguePlayStation 5 Scalper Makes $40,000 in One Week, Bought Over 200 PS5’s For ResalePush SquareThe Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks With Five AwardsVG24/7PS5 Trophy Videos Also Capture What You’re Screaming In That MomentPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion