Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Why is Jim Ryan Retiring?

Huge news in the world of Playstation this week with Playstation President and CEO Jim Ryan announcing his retirement. We share our reactions to the news and discuss his time as CEO and how he has left the company.
Plus the latest PS Plus Monthly games and Spider-Man 2 trophies!
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
INTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS00:01:00 - Jim Ryan Retires00:14:55 - Playstation Plus Monthly Games for October00:18:28 - Gran Turismo Sport Online Services Shutting Down00:22:52 - Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Coming00:26:26 - Spider-Man Trophies RevealedOUTRO00:30:37 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Playstation BlogPlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22, Weird West
Press StartJim Ryan Is Retiring As Head Of PlayStationHorizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition Is Coming To PS5 And PCInsomniac Has Revealed Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Trophies Early
VG247Gran Turismo Sport, an always-online game, is shutting down its online services
Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques
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PlayStation Is Randsomware’d, Should We Be Worried?!

Sony has been hacked! Should you be worried? What free games might we get?! 
We also discuss the lack of The Last of Us news on Outbreak Day and post-State of Play thoughts from the gaming community.
Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
EPISODE TIMECODES
INTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:29 - Breaking Firewall Ultra Review00:02:43 - Post-State of Play ThoughtsPS NEWS00:06:01- Sony Hacked?00:14:46 - No Last of Us News Today00:22:05 - PS5's On Sale!00:25:03 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is GoldOUTRO00:25:58 - Goodbye
RESOURCES
Press StartEB GAMES HAS ADDED CHEAP PS5 CONSOLES AND GAMES TO ITS BIG SALEPush SquareSony Has Allegedly Suffered a Huge Hack by Ransomware GroupNo New The Last of Us Game or TV Show Announcements TomorrowXhttps://x.com/insomniacgames/status/1704518277689385403?s=20
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State of Play Breakdown: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, Baby Steps

We break down all the news from last weeks State of Play.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

What Are PlayStation Studios Doing Right Now?

Dylan isn’t happy with what’s happening in the world of PlayStation right now.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

Goodbye Volcano High Impressions & PlayStation Takes A Bite Out Of Your Wallet

Impressions on Goodbye Volcano High and our thoughts on the massive price increase to PlayStation Plus.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: PlayStation BlogPlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September: Saints Row, Black Desert – Traveler Edition, Generation ZeroPushSquareHuge Final Fantasy 16 Update as Patch 1.10 Adds Outfits, Weapon Skins, Gameplay Changes; Two DLCs Now in DevelopmentWellPlayedPlayStation Plus Is Getting A Substantial Price Increase Next Month [UPDATED]Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Who Is Buying The PlayStation Portal Remote Play Handheld?

We discuss the official reveal of the PlayStation Portal remote-play device and who will buy it.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - HelloPS NEWS00:01:28 - PlayStation Portal Breakdown00:12:50 - New Pulse Headset & Earbuds Breakdown00:20:02 - Sony Has Purchased AudezePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:30:41 - Rumour Of MediEvil & Days Gone ProjectsOUTRO00:35:36 - GoodbyeResources: Press StartA RELIABLE LEAKER HAS CLAIMED GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK DLC IS ON THE WAYPS BlogPlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99What Hi-FiPlayStation gaming headsets to rise to the next level as Sony buys AudezePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

What If Baldur’s Gate 3 Does Better For PS5 Than Starfield For Xbox?

We discuss what Baldurs Gate 3’s release could do for PlayStation, the rumour Jak & Daxter movie casting and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:02:11 - Will Baldurs Gate 3 On PS Match Starfield?00:10:17 - Quantum Error Gets Release Date00:13:15 - Metal Gear Solid & Red Dead Redemption Are Poor PS5 ReleasesPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:21:17 - Jak & Daxter Movie RumourOUTRO00:28:04 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkPS5 HORROR GAME QUANTUM ERROR GETS A NOVEMBER RELEASE DATE ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILERGamerantBaldur's Gate 3: How to Activate Cross Platform SavingPlayStation LifestyleRed Dead Redemption PS4 Port Limited to 30 FPS on PS4 & PS5, Has Limited Visual UpgradesPush SquarePS2 Games Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 Will Be Just 720p on PS5, PS4VG24/7Jak and Daxter film adaptation might have lined up the two most predictable actors for its lead rolesPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Mark Cerny Works Magic For Dolby Atmos & The Best Month Of PS Extra/Deluxe Releases

We talk more about Dolby Atmos, this month’s PS Extra/Deluxe releases and Hideo Kojima's planning to make the biggest strand game ever.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:01:13 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For Augst00:06:12 - Mark Cerny Talks Dolby Atmos00:10:54 - PS Stars Looks To Be Coming To PS5 Integration FInally00:15:44 - Hideo Kojima Will Redefine "Strand"PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:19:44 - Uncharted 2 Could Happen Soon 00:21:30 - Twisted Metal Good Praise Has SpreadOUTRO00:25:21 - GoodbyeResources:EurogamerMark Cerny talks Dolby Atmos support for PlayStation 5Uncharted film team "definitely looking to make another", says producerExplosion NetworkPS PLUS EXTRA/DELUXE GAMES - AUGUST 2023: SEA OF STARS, MOVING OUT 2 & MOREPush SquarePS Stars May Finally Be Integrated into PS5 SoonResetEraHideo Kojima Says Death Stranding 2 Will Redefine 'Strand'Platinum 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 - Spoiler Discussion [PlayStation Productions Bonus]

Our thoughts on the latest PlayStation Productions film, Gran Turismo. Which is based on a true story if you didn’t know.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

Tren Is Another Fantastic Mm Original & Gran Turismo Is Actually Preety Great

Tren is another fantastic game from Mm and the Gran Turismo movie; surprisingly, pretty good.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:26 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:00:50 - Tren Is Very Good00:07:20 - Other Dreams Dylan PlayedPS NEWS00:13:15 - PS5 Sales Are Massive In Japan00:16:08 - Three New China Hero Project Games Announced00:21:19 - The Last of Us Voice Actors Re-Turn For Halloween Horror Nights00:23:16 - Red Dead Redemption Is Coming To PS4PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:25:52 - Gran Turismo Review00:31:17 - New Content In The Game For The FilmOUTRO00:34:11 - GoodbyePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion