{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61264de161486b0014b35d68/67cf822804bbfb91405204ff?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"368 - Connection Section","description":"<p>Fred is nearing the finish line in <em>Astro Bot</em>, with over <strong>250 bots rescued</strong> out of 300. Meanwhile, Jake is still working through <em>Avowed</em> but feeling some burnout—the game’s <strong>economy is broken</strong>, leaving him stuck with the same weapon set for half the game.</p><p><br></p><h3>In the news:</h3><p>🎮 <strong>Split Fiction is a massive success</strong>, selling <strong>1 million copies in just two days</strong>.</p><p>🕵️‍♂️ <strong>Indiana Jones: The Great Circle might be hitting PS5 soon</strong>, with leaked pre-orders suggesting a <strong>March 25th start</strong> and an <strong>April 17th release</strong>.</p><p>🤖 <strong>Astro Bot fans, rejoice!</strong> A <strong>new console bundle</strong> featuring the game is now available.</p><p>🌊 <strong>Death Stranding 2 details dropped</strong>, along with a pre-order trailer that made waves at SXSW. The game is set to release on <strong>June 26, 2025</strong>.</p><p>🧟‍♂️ <strong>A new <em>Resident Evil</em> movie reboot is in the works</strong>, directed by <em>Barbarian’s</em> Zach Cregger. The first film arrives on <strong>September 18, 2026</strong>.</p><p>🎮 <strong>TLOU Limited Edition Controller is here</strong>… and, well, it’s pretty underwhelming.</p><p>🚨 <strong>Neil Druckmann tempers expectations for <em>The Last of Us Part III</em></strong>, hinting that it’s <strong>not guaranteed to happen</strong>.</p><p>🕹️ <strong>Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the <em>Until Dawn</em> remake, is down to just a handful of staff</strong> following its <strong>lackluster sales</strong>.</p><p>⚔️ <strong>Absolum, a stunning fantasy beat-em-up from the <em>Streets of Rage 4</em> devs, is coming this spring</strong>.</p><p>🐉 <strong>Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s fastest-selling game ever</strong>, moving <strong>8 million copies in just three days</strong>.</p><p><br></p><h3>New Games This Week:</h3><p>🛡️ <em>Warside</em> (March 10) – A <strong>modern turn-based tactics game</strong>.</p><p> 👑 <em>Beyond the Ice Palace 2</em> (March 11) – <strong>Action platformer</strong> </p><p> 🔍 <em>Centum</em> (March 11) – <strong>Psychological adventure</strong> </p><p> ☢️ <em>Chornobyl Liquidators</em> (March 11) – A <strong>realistic take on the Chernobyl disaster</strong>.</p><p> 🍵 <em>Wanderstop</em> (March 11) – A <strong>cozy narrative game about running a tea shop</strong>.</p><p> ⚔️ <em>FATE Reawakened</em> (March 12) – A <strong>remastered version of the classic dungeon crawler</strong>.</p><p> 🛡️ <em>Hero’s Hour</em> (March 12) – A <strong>strategy RPG with fast-paced battles</strong>.</p><p> 🤖 <em>Metal Bringer</em> (March 12) – <strong>Roguelike action-adventure</strong> with giant mechs.</p><p> 🔨 <em>Dwerve</em> (March 14) – <strong>Tower defense meets dungeon crawling</strong>.</p><p> 🚓 <em>Police Shootout</em> (March 14) – A <strong>turn-based FPS where you play as a cop</strong>.</p><p> 💪 <em>WWE 2K25</em> (March 14) – Featuring <strong>The Island</strong>, an immersive WWE-themed world.</p><p><br></p><p>Lots to cover this week—let’s get into it!</p><p><br></p><p>By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:</p><p>Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.</p><p><br></p><p>Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit<a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome</a> today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.</p>","author_name":"Fred Oakman & Jake Peters"}