Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

PlayStation Showcase 2023 - Breakdown & Discussion of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Ghostrunner II, Alan Wake 2 & More

We discuss all the news and trailers from the May 2023 PlayStation Showcase.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

PlayStation Showcase 2023 Predictions

Our predictions for the PlayStation Showcase that’s happening on Thursday. 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

Lego 2K Drive Impressions, And India Hero Project Announced

We discuss the announcement of the India Hero Project from Sony, and Dylan talks about his time with LEGO 2K Drive. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:53 - Trophy CabinetPS GAMING00:02:02 - LEGO 2K DrivePS NEWS00:14:01 - May PlayStation Plus Extra/Deluxe Games00:20:21 - Bloodhunt Is No Longer Being Supported00:25:50 - Which PS Franchise Could Get An Anime?00:30:40 - India Hero Project AnnouncedOUTRO00:34:00 - GoodbyeResources: Press StartMAY’S PLAYSTATION PLUS EXTRA/DELUXE GAMES HAVE BEEN REVEALEDPush SquareAnother Game as a Service on PS5 Is Being AbandonedFans Begin to Debate Which PlayStation Franchise Could Be Getting an Anime | Push SquareSony Will Help Fund Indie Games in India as Hero Project Expands | Push SquarePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Details From Prequel Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Comic Book

Marvel released a prequel comic to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is a great way to get into the spirit of the upcoming sequel. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:22 - Is Redfall Bad For PlayStation's Live Service Games?PS NEWS00:03:13 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Prequel Comic00:13:24 - PixelOpus Shuts Down00:16:49 - Rumoured Upcoming PlayStation ShowcaseOUTRO00:26:56 - GoodbyeResources: GamesIndustry.BizSony shutting down PixelOpusPlayStation LifestyleRumored PlayStation Showcase Release Date Window Reportedly RevealedPS BlogGet a peek as to what Peter Parker, Miles Morales and MJ Watson have been doing since the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our First Look At Twisted Metal

We have the first teaser trailer for the Twister Metal series to talk about, and the upcoming Gran Turismo trailer right around the corner. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:53 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Thoughts From AshPS NEWS00:07:18 - PS Plus Essential Games00:09:01 - PlayStation Stars Talk00:16:33 - AFL23 Has Some Weird Stuff Going OnPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:22:03 - Teaser For Twisted Metal00:26:47 - Gran Turmiso Trailer Out This WeekOUTRO00:29:26 - GoodbyeResources: Press StartMAY’S PLAYSTATION PLUS ESSENTIAL GAMES HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY REVEALEDTHE PLAYSTATION STARS LINEUP FOR MAY INCLUDES PS3 AND AIM CONTROLLER DIGITAL COLLECTIBLESPush SquareGran Turismo's Movie Adaptation May Actually End Up GoodTwitter@Peacock [Twisted Metal Teaser]Well-PlayedXbox Physical Copies Of AFL 23 Have Been Delayed AgainPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Horizon Burning Shores Review

We discuss The Burning Shores DLC for Horizon Forbidden West and the “drama” that’s leading to a user review bombing on Metacritic. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:41 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:01:31 - Horizon Forbidden West - Burning Shores ReviewPS NEWS00:11:25 - Burning Shores Is Review Bombed00:20:10 - Aloy Will Return 00:22:08 - PlayStation Acquires Firewalk Studios00:25:20 - Humanity Day 1 PS Plus GameOUTRO00:31:12 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation BlogHumanity available Day 1 as a PlayStation Plus Game Catalog title, out May 16PlayStation LifestyleHorizon: Burning Shores Review Bomb Rages On, Metacritic Score Lowered to 3.2Press StartGUERRILLA HAS CONFIRMED ALOY WILL RETURN IN A NEW HORIZON ADVENTUREPLAYSTATION HAS ACQUIRED FIREWALK STUDIOSPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Dreams Comes To An End This Year

Dreams is no longer getting supported by Media Molecule in September as they move on to a new game. Plus, we talk about the April PS Plus Exta/Deluxe games and the State of Play showcasing FFXVI gameplay.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:34 - About Episode 30000:05:16 - April's PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games + Removals00:12:41 - Dreams Ends Support In September00:22:40 - State of Play: FFXVI Gameplay00:30:10 - PSA: Horizon DLC This Week00:31:17 - GoodbyeResources: InDreamsAn update on server changes and live service support for DreamsPress StartAPRIL’S PLAYSTATION PLUS EXTRA/DELUXE GAMES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCEDPS BlogGet a deeper look at combat, stunning Eikon battles, and the world of Valisthea before FFXVI arrives on PS5 June 22Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Earning 69 Crappy Platinums #EveryTrophyCounts For Episode 300

For Episode 300 of Platinum Explosion, Dylan gets 69 (nice) Platinums and talks to Ashely and the Twitch chat stream. Episode 300 of Platinum Explosion was recorded live on twitch.tv/explosionnetwork.com 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

Tchia Impressions & The Last of Us Launch On PC

Tchia impressions, as Dylan dives into the game, which is part of PlayStation Plus Extra, and he and Ashley talk about The Last of Us Part 1’s horrible launch on PC.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:29 - Trophy Cabinet 00:00:43 - Episode 300 Next WeekPS GAMING00:03:26 - Tchia ImpressionsPS NEWS00:12:14 - PS Plus Monthly Games For April00:15:02 - The Last of Us Part 1 Release on PC Is Interesting00:22:16 - PS VR2 Not Selling Well00:27:00 - PS Adds Accessibility Tags To PS StoreOUTRO00:29:43 - Episode 300 Note Again00:30:28 - GoodbyeResources: Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

MultiVersus Was In Beta?! & Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Details

Did you know that MultiVersus was in Open Beta? Well, it was, and you won’t be able to play the game from June. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:46 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:02:00 - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Details00:07:35 - MultiVersus Was In Beta?00:14:19 - Microsoft Says They Haven't Pulled Any Games From PlayStation00:20:40 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Release Date Leaked, Maybe?00:23:54 - Sony Was Best Rated Published On Metacritic In 2022OUTRO00:31:09 - GoodbyeResources: PolygonMultiVersus is going offline, relaunch planned for 2024Press StartMETACRITIC HAS RELEASED ITS ANNUAL VIDEO GAME PUBLISHER RANKINGSPush SquareYou Must Beat Horizon Forbidden West to Play PS5 DLC Burning ShoresThe Sixth AxisActor leaks the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 release dateVG24/7Microsoft says it hasn't "pulled any games from PlayStation" following recent Redfall commentsPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS5 Pro Rumous

Could a PS5 Pro released in 2024? Who would want to buy one? We discuss. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:24 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:02:49 - Aunty Donna Try Out PS VR200:06:54 - Final Fantasy XVI Playtime00:13:42 - Shuhei Yoshida Gets BAFTA Games Fellowship00:19:40 - PS5 Pro RumoursOUTRO00:27:20 - GoodbyeResources: EurogamerSony's Shuhei Yoshida awarded BAFTA Games FellowshipInside GamerEXCLUSIVE – PS5 PRO IN DEVELOPMENT, COULD RELEASE LATE 2024Push SquareFinal Fantasy 16 Will Take Up to 80 Hours to Fully CompleteYoutubeAunty Donna try out the new PlayStation VR2 | PS VR2Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

HBO Has A Major Success With The Last of Us: Season 1

The Last of Us comes to a finish, and we discuss how well the show performed for HBO and what plans for the second series could be coming off such a success.Also this week, Dylan continues to talk about the PS VR2 launch games, and Naughty Dog teases the plans for the game after The Last of Us Multiplayer game. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:25 - DualSense UpdatesTHE NEWS00:01:29 - Firmware 7.0 Update00:13:08 - The Last of Us Part 1 PC Port Studio00:15:20 - What Is Naughty Dog's Game After TLoU Multiplayer Game?PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:20:16 - The Last of Us HBO Series 1 Finishes With Record Numbers00:22:31 - The Last of Us Part II Adaptation PlansOUR VR WORLDS00:32:23 - Horizon Call of the Mountain Final Thoughts00:36:24 - Demeo Is Very Good OUTRO00:42:26 - GoodbyeResources: Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion