{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61264de161486b0014b35d68/6a027c6792e9663a6fba1949?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"423 - Why Naughty Dog Still Schools the Entire Industry","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61264de161486b0014b35d68/1778544580585-b7db6907-a8bd-4571-85be-ced3ffe87b16.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>PS This Is Awesome!</strong>, we break down why Naughty Dog still sets the standard for AAA gaming and continues to “school” the entire industry when it comes to storytelling, polish, and emotional impact. From <em>The Last of Us</em> to <em>Uncharted</em>, we talk about what makes their games feel like premium, must-play experiences in an era of increasingly bloated releases—and whether any studio can truly match them today.</p><p>We also dig into this week’s biggest PlayStation and gaming news, covering the updates and stories that actually matter to gamers who care about quality over hype.</p><p>It’s a mix of industry talk, honest opinions, and a look at why some developers still stand above the rest.</p><p>All that and more on this episode of <em>PS This is Awesome!</em></p><p>Visit<a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome</strong></a> to support the show and help us continue producing the content you love!</p><p>Please, if you enjoyed the content — or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one — come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Share with your friends and help us grow our awesome PlayStation community!</p><p>As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.</p><p><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome</a></p>","author_name":"Fred Oakman & Jake Peters"}