Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Ghost of Tsushima State of Play - Episode 161

Ghost of Tsushima got a lengthy gameplay showing during the first State of Play for 2020. What’d we make of it? Are we still looking forward to Sucker Punch’s upcoming epic?Also on the show:The Last of Us Replay Finale!PlayStation StudiosHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyGuests:Buddy Watson: https://twitter.com/BuddyWatson12 (Radio Watson)Episode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - HelloPS NEWS01:15 - State of Play, as a State of Play Review04:15 - Ghost of Tsushima Thoughts35:20 - Iron Man VR Gets a New Release Date39:25 - PlayStation Studios AnnouncedTHE LAST OF US REPLAY (FINALE)48:45 - The Last of Us Online (Multiplayer) with Buddy WatsonOUTRO01:26:45 - Goodbye01:27:30 - Wrap-UpPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesThe Last of Us Replay Credits: Music: "The Path (The Last of Us Cover) by Myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu/the-last-of-us) "The Path (A New Beginning - The Last of Us C64 8-bit Cover" by circuiotsoldiers (https://soundcloud.com/circuitsoldiers/the-path-a-new-beginning-the-last-of-us-c64-8-bit-cover) License: CC3.0 BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Art: Design by Dylan Blight - The Last of Us (C) Sony Interactive Entertainment & Naughty DogAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Last of Us Part II Trailer Breakdown - Episode 160

Join Dylan as he breaks down The Last of Us Part II’s trailer and drops all his amazing theories.Also on the show:Dylan & Ciaran discuss the ending of The Last of Us as they finish up the game in The Last of Us ReplayWhat the Inside Xbox tells us about the future of PlayStationHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - HelloNEWS00:35 - What Does Xbox’s Inside Xbox Do For PlayStation?11:00 - Breaking Down The Last of Us Part II TrailerTHE LAST OF US REPLAY27:40 - Part 7: The Hospital & Epilogue OUTRO01:01:40 - Goodbye01:02:35 - Wrap-UpPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesThe Last of Us Replay Credits: Music: "The Path (The Last of Us Cover) by Myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu/the-last-of-us) "The Path (A New Beginning - The Last of Us C64 8-bit Cover" by circuiotsoldiers (https://soundcloud.com/circuitsoldiers/the-path-a-new-beginning-the-last-of-us-c64-8-bit-cover) License: CC3.0 BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Art: Design by Dylan Blight - The Last of Us (C) Sony Interactive Entertainment & Naughty DogAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Final Nail In The PS Vita Will Come From A Lack Of Trophies - Episode 159

Ratalaika Games isn’t going to be able to afford publishing games on the PS Vita anymore. This is surely the final nail in the coffin for the handheld?Also on the show:The Last of Us Part II Leak Isn’t From Naughty DogVader Immortal Comes To PSVRThe Last of Us Replay Part 6Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello01:15 - Trophy CabinetPS NEWS01:40 - PS Plus Games For May 202008:40 - Play The Dreams Demo 12:15 - True Trophies 10k Games Stats26:50 - Ratalaika Games Shakes Up Trophies35:40 - The Last of Us Part II Not A ND Leak46:45 - And It’s Gone GoldTHE LAST OF US REPLAY50:00 - Lakeside Resort & Bus DepotOUR VR WORLDS01:25:00 - Sony Patent For Move Controller Replacements01:30:40 - Vader Immortal Is Coming To PSVROUTRO01:38:35 - Goodbye01:39:05 - Wrap-UpResources: IGN’Sony’s VR Team Is Researching A New Valve Index-Style Controller’’The Last of Us Part 2 Leakers Not Affiliated With Sony, Naughty Dog [Updated]’PS Blog’Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 19 Are Your PlayStation Plus Games For May’’Dreams Demo Lands Today At PlayStation Store’’Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Is Coming To PlayStation VR’Press Start’The Last of Us Part II Has Gone Gold’Push Square’Rating Changes Could End PS Vita Support From Handheld’s Biggest Supporter’True Trophies’PlayStation Passes A Huge Milestone - There Are Now 10,000 Games With Trophies’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoiler Discussion

BEWARE SPOILERSThis is a full spoiler discussion of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Dylan and Ashley touch on the big hitters ie: mostly the ending. But the spoilers also include stuff from the original game, not included in the remake. This includes story beats that could still happen in future games.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

The Last of Us Part II Has A Release Date Again! - Episode 158

The Last of Us Part II has a new release date in June - also the games leaked, but we won’t be looking at that stuff!Also on the show:Predator Hunting Grounds ThoughtsHorizon Zero Dawn As PS5 Launch Title?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello00:20 - Trophy CabinetNEXT-GEN UPDATE01:05 - Will Horizon Zero Dawn 2 Launch The PS5?09:50 - Can Watch Dogs 2 Get Delayed Until PS5 Launch Period?PS GAMING15:30 - Predator: Hunting Grounds THE NEWS38:10 - The Last of Us Part II Gets A New Release Date & Leaks Online51:05 - Ghost of Tsushima Delayed A Couple Of Weeks59:40 - Days Gone Anniversary StatsTHE LAST OF US REPLAY01:05:30 - The Left Behind DLCOUTRO01:31:30 - Goodbye01:32:10 - Wrap-UpResources: Explosion Network’Mute The Last of Us 2 Now - The Game Has Major Plot & Gameplay Leaks Online’’New Release Dates For The Last of Us Part II & Ghost of Tsushima’Twitter@BendStudioVideo Games Chronicle’Guerrilla Is PLanning A Horizon Zero Dawn Trilogy’’Ubisoft Is Prepared To Delay Games If Next-Gen Consoles Slip, CEO Suggests’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesThe Last of Us Replay Credits: Music: "The Path (The Last of Us Cover) by Myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu/the-last-of-us) "The Path (A New Beginning - The Last of Us C64 8-bit Cover" by circuiotsoldiers (https://soundcloud.com/circuitsoldiers/the-path-a-new-beginning-the-last-of-us-c64-8-bit-cover) License: CC3.0 BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Art: Design by Dylan Blight - The Last of Us (C) Sony Interactive Entertainment & Naughty DogAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS5 Reveal In May? - Episode 157

All signs are now pointing to a proper PS5 reveal in May, but the bigger question is: if we’re wrong, is there no PS5 in 2020?Also on the show:Ash Has Finished Final Fantasy 7 RemakeWiLD makes a reappearanceThe Last of Us Replay - Part 4Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello00:45 - Trophy CabinetNEXT-GEN UPDATE00:55 - Bloomberg Report Details PS5 Information18:10 - Observer: Redux - Another PS5 Game For The ListPS GAMING19:55 - Ash Has Beaten Final Fantasy 7 RemakePS NEWS29:40 - WilD, New Concept Art37:10 - Ghosts of Tsushima Delayed?! Stop It Canada.THE LAST OF US REPLAY44:15 - Part 4: Tommy’s Dam + The UniversityOUTRO01:09:10 - Goodbye01:09:50 - Wrap-UpResources: Bloomberg’Sony Plans Limited PlayStation 5 Output In First Year’DualShockers’Ghost of Tsushima Listed With August Release Date On PlayStation Canada’IGN’PS4 Exclusive Wild Gets Unexpected Art Update’PlayStation Lifestyle’Observer: System Redux For Next-Gen Will Debut Enhanced Gameplay And New Story Content’Push Square’Ghost of Tsushima Australian Rating Could Indicate Game Is On Track’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesThe Last of Us Replay Credits: Music: "The Path (The Last of Us Cover) by Myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu/the-last-of-us) "The Path (A New Beginning - The Last of Us C64 8-bit Cover" by circuiotsoldiers (https://soundcloud.com/circuitsoldiers/the-path-a-new-beginning-the-last-of-us-c64-8-bit-cover) License: CC3.0 BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Art: Design by Dylan Blight - The Last of Us (C) Sony Interactive Entertainment & Naughty DogAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

DualSense A Disturbence In The Force - Episode 156

DualShock is dead, long live the DualShock - Dylan and Ashley discuss the brand new PlayStation controller!Also on the show:New Ghost of Tsushima DetailsThe Last of Us Replay Part 3Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello 00:25 - Trophy CabinetNEXT-GEN UPDATE 00:40 - DualSense Controller Breakdown THE NEWS 29:50 - New Ghost of Tsushima Information 39:30 - New Godfall Tidbits THE LAST OF US REPLAY 43:10 - Part 3: Pittsburgh + The Suburbs OUTRO 01:14:40 - Goodbye 01:15:00 - Wrap-UpResources: IGN’Allies In Ghost of Tsushima Could Turn On You Depending On Your Actions’PlayStation Blog’Introducing DualSense, The New Wireless Game Controller For PlayStation 5’Respawn First’Godfall Details: Dark Souls Inspiration, PS4 Release, Ray Tracing And More’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Final Fantasy VII Remake Review - Episode 155

We’ve played Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dylan’s finished it and Ashley is around half-way so they discuss their thoughts on the highly anticipated game in spoiler-free fashion.Also on the show:Discussing The Last of Us Part II DelayIndies Announced For PS4The Last of Us Reply Part 2Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello00:25 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING01:10 - Getting FF7R 02:00 - Final Fantasy VII Remake ReviewPS NEWS23:40 - The Last of Us Part II Delayed33:25 - Bunch Of Indies Announced For PS4UNCHARTED MOVIE UPDATE44:25 - It’s Delayed, Duh45:30 - Nolan North Aint Aboard Marky Mark Playing SullyTHE LAST OF US REPLAY48:50 - Part 2: The Outskirts + Bill’s TownOUTRO01:11:30 - Goodbye 01:12:00 - Wrap-UpResources: DualShockers’Uncharted Voice Actor Nolan North Doesn’t Believe Mark Wahlberg Fits The Role of Sully’Explosion Network’The Last of Us Part II Delayed With No New Release Date’IGN’The Last of Us Part 2 Director Neil Druckman Discusses Delay’Kotaku’John Wick Hex And Some Other Indie Games Are Headed To PS4’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesThe Last of Us Replay Credits: Music: "The Path (The Last of Us Cover) by Myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu/the-last-of-us) "The Path (A New Beginning - The Last of Us C64 8-bit Cover" by circuiotsoldiers (https://soundcloud.com/circuitsoldiers/the-path-a-new-beginning-the-last-of-us-c64-8-bit-cover) License: CC3.0 BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Art: Design by Dylan Blight - The Last of Us (C) Sony Interactive Entertainment & Naughty DogAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Boquet of Early Final Fantasy 7 Remake Copies - Episode 154

Is Final Fantasy VII Remake out yet? It might be as retailers are creeping closer to opening the floodgates.Also this week:The Last of Us Replay - Part 1Predator: Hunting Grounds ImpressionsHosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoEpisode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - Hello01:15 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING03:40 - Predator: Hunting Grounds Demo ImpressionsPS NEWS14:20 - DriveClub RIP15:50 - Final Fantasy VII Remake, Is It Releasing Early?25:20 - Warframe//F2P Titles Coming To PS532:50 - Quantum Error Announced For PS5THE LAST OF US REPLAY36:40 - Prologue + The Quarantine ZoneOUTRO01:00:35 - Wrap-Up01:01:35 - Ad ReadResources: IGN’Final Fantasy 7 Remake Copies Will Arrive Early In Australia and Europe’’Warframe Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X’YOUTUBE’Quantum Error Announcement Teaser’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS5 Spec Breakdown - Episode 153

PlayStation released some form of PS5 details last week when Mark Cerny took to the stage to give his GDC talk — except we didn’t know that’s what it was going to be. Either way, we’re breaking down what he talked about!Also on the show:Moving Out ImpressionsPersona 5 Royal UpdateOur Dreams (explosionnetwork.com/ourdreams)This Episode: Cow Runner - Surrounded_Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyGuest:Buddy Watson: https://twitter.com/BuddyWatson12 (DashGamer.com)Episode TimecodesINTRO00:10 - HelloNEXT-GEN UPDATE00:50 - General Thoughts On The Mark Cerny PS5 Video09:10 - PS5 SDD26:30 - Backwards Compatability37:10 - Tempest Engine & 3D Audio53:50 - Wrap-Up ThoughtsPS GAMING01:13:15 - Moving Out Demo Thoughts01:21:50 - Persona 5 Royal Update & Trophy ThoughtsOUR DREAMS01:30:10 - Cow Runner by Surrounded_OUTRO01:36:10 - Goodbye01:37:35 - Wrap-UpResources: Gamasutra’5 Highlights From PLayStation’s Big PS5 System Architecture Deep Dive’PlayStation Lifestyle’Dolby Disputes Sony’s Claim About Atmos But Says It’s Excited About PS5’s Tempest Engine’Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie HenriquesAll Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion