PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

In Episode 337 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his ongoing adventure in "Darkest Dungeon II" with 30 hours under his belt, while LJ is juggling "Fortnite," "Helldivers 2," "Doom Eternal," and other titles.In the news, PSVR2's price drop to $349.00 has caused a massive sales boost of 2,350%. Upcoming VR2 games to look forward to include "Arcade Paradise VR," "Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate," "Aces of Thunder," "Alien: Rogue Incursion," "Behemoth," and "Metro Awakening."We're saddened to report that Tony Pankhurst, the curator of "The Dark Pictures Anthology," has passed away after a lengthy illness. On a lighter note, Sony announced a new Astro Bot-themed DualSense controller, with preorders starting on August 9, 2024.A viral video features a martial artist replicating moves from "Tekken 8," bringing the game’s action to life. The video game industry is also facing a strike as the USA actors' union, SAG-AFTRA, protests the use of AI and the exploitation of members' likenesses.Capcom announced that the Mega Man series has sold over 41 million copies, and they are actively planning more games for the beloved franchise.New game releases include "Star Wars: Bounty Hunter," "Thank Goodness You’re Here," and "Tomba! Special Edition" on August 1, and "The Mortuary Assistant" on August 2.Join us for these updates and more in Episode 337 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME!"By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO27:30 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING40:00 - PSVR2 PRICE DROP48:36 - TONY PANKHURST PASSED AWAY RIP51:00 - ASTRO BOT DUAL SENSE55:22 - TEKKEN 8 MOVES IN REAL LIFE59:50 - SAG AFTRA STRIKE1:20:00 - MEGA MAN1:22:42 - CLOSING

In Episode 336 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred delves into "Darkest Dungeon II" with 21 hours logged, while Jake explores the depths of "Dragon’s Dogma 2."For the news, we're kicking things off with a fun quiz to test our PlayStation knowledge, reminiscent of the old days on the show. Check out the quiz on PushSquare and see how well you know PlayStation.In exciting updates, PlayStation Stars is back up, and Fred scored a $20 PSN voucher. There's a new game called "The Run: Got Next," a spiritual successor to "NBA Street." Plus, a massive "Helldiver" update is dropping on August 6, 2024, bringing new difficulties, enemies, locations, and more.The PS5 recently had a 1.2 GB firmware update, introducing features like inviting players to your game session via URL and additional voice commands.Finally, rumors are swirling about a potential PS5 Pro reveal at the Tokyo Game Show. What do you think? Are you interested?Tune in for all the details and our thoughts on the latest in PlayStation!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 

In Episode 335 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred discusses his experience with "Darkest Dungeon II" and his new racing wheel setup, while Jake dives into "Dragon’s Dogma 2." We also address listener feedback about the podcast version being incorrect, and thank you for letting us know.In the news, the critically acclaimed RPG "Sea of Stars" is getting DLC, confirmed by the developer on Twitter. "Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2" has been leaked online, with gameplay videos circulating. The developer expressed disappointment, emphasizing the hard work put into the game. A new trailer for "The Casting of Frank Stone" by Supermassive Games, set to release on September 3, 2024, showcases a Grindhouse vibe and features mechanics similar to "The Quarry.""The First Descendant" faced criticism for its in-game icons resembling those from "Destiny 2," and Nexon announced updates following feedback. Despite this, the game saw 10 million players in its first week. "Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn" received mixed reviews for its repetitive enemy types and story, though its combat and visuals were praised. "Double Dragon Revive" appears too modern and forced, while "Metro Awakening" for VR2 looks promising. Lastly, a "Genshin Impact" console bundle has been announced.New game releases include "Darkest Dungeon 2," "Retaliate" on July 15, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! Sweep the Board," "EvilvEvil," "Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn," "Flock," "Let's School," and "Nobody Wants to Die" on July 16. "Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus," "Over Horizon X Steel Empire," and "Schim" release on July 18, and "EA Sports College Football" and "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess" launch on July 19.Tune in for more detailed discussions and insights!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 

n Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his thoughts on "The First Descendant," describing it as a mix between "Destiny" and "Horizon." Jake has successfully beaten "Doom Eternal."We didn't receive any listener feedback or questions this week.In the news, 2K is working on an unannounced remake, sparking excitement among fans. "City Skylines 2," developed by Paradox Interactive, has been delayed to address stability issues, pushing the console release to 2025. Rolling Stone reports that the "Horizon Zero Dawn" TV show on Netflix is currently on hold due to allegations of toxicity against the showrunner from his time on "The Umbrella Academy."Amazon Prime Day is coming up on July 16-17, featuring some notable deals on physical game copies and accessories. Highlights include the Nioh Collection on PS5 for $30, "Demon’s Souls" remake on PS5 for $30, "Returnal" for $30, "GTAV" for $20, "Control" for $21, and "Dying Light 2" for $25. Additionally, external hard drives and the Logitech G29 Racing wheel with pedals are on sale, with the latter available for $200, a $100 discount.New game releases include "Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail," "Hot Blood," and "The First Descendant" on July 2. July 4 brings "Fate Seeker 2," "The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak," and "Zenless Zone Zero." "Bleak Faith: Forsaken" releases on July 5.Tune in for more details and discussions on these topics and more!

In Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his experience playing "Wolfenstein Youngblood," "Dave the Diver," and revisiting "Streets of Rage 4." Jake, on the other hand, is back into "Doom" and enjoying some crossword puzzles.Listener feedback includes a shoutout to 1blktalon for appreciating Jake's solo episode.In the news, "Concord" is starting beta testing soon, with early access from July 12-14 and open beta from July 18-21. The game will only have cosmetic monetization. July’s PS Plus games lineup features "Borderlands 3," "NHL 24," and "Among Us." The PlayStation Stars loyalty program is set to return soon. Capcom is actively developing a new "Resident Evil" title, likely a sequel to Village. "Metal Hellsinger" is coming to PSVR2 this fall. There was a controversy with "War Thunder" using inappropriate imagery in their wallpaper, likely due to an AI mishap. "Dragon’s Dogma 2" offers a free trial until July 17th, with progress carrying over.As for new game releases, look out for "Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail," "Hot Blood," and "The First Descendant" on July 2. July 4 will bring "Fate Seeker 2," "The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak," and "Zenless Zone Zero." Finally, "Bleak Faith: Forsaken" releases on July 5.Tune in for detailed discussions on these topics and more!0:00 - INTRO26:45 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING48:50 - PSVR2 FAILING59:13 - WARHAMMER 40K SPACE MARINES 2 GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW1:03:30 - SEAN LAYDEN IS SPEAKING TO US1:18:08 - PS STARS PROGRAM STILL DOWN?1:20:21 - BANDAI NAMCO SHOWCASE1:21:50 - BLUEPOINT GAMES PROJECT1:32:58 - NEW GAMES THIS WEEK

In Episode 332 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into the latest in PlayStation. Fred has been playing "Dave the Diver" after beating "Deliver Us Mars," while Jake finished "Stellar Blade" (which took 40 hours and he loved it) and has started up "Doom Eternal" again.There are rumors that Sony is pulling back funding from the VR2 headset, and "AstroBot" was always intended for a major PS5 release, according to developer Nicolas Doucet. "Warhammer 40K Space Marines 2" has an extended gameplay overview video that looks amazing. Former PlayStation Boss Sean Layden shared insights on the gaming industry's trend of creating bigger, more expensive games that many players don’t finish, suggesting a shift in focus towards game design rather than just realistic graphics. The PS STARS Loyalty program is still offline since June 5th. Bandai Namco's summer showcase is set for July 5th with potential reveals including a new "Tales" game and something related to "Dragon Ball." Bluepoint Games is working on an original title, with rumors of an "Uncharted" remake circulating.Tune in for all this and more on Episode 332!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO26:45 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING48:50 - PSVR2 FAILING59:13 - WARHAMMER 40K SPACE MARINES 2 GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW1:03:30 - SEAN LAYDEN IS SPEAKING TO US1:18:08 - PS STARS PROGRAM STILL DOWN?1:20:21 - BANDAI NAMCO SHOWCASE1:21:50 - BLUEPOINT GAMES PROJECT1:32:58 - NEW GAMES THIS WEEK

Jake rips a solo episode.

In Episode 330 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred is playing "Deliver Us Mars" and Jake is enjoying "Stellar Blade." PlayStation's State of Play announced exciting titles like "Concord" launching in August, "Dynasty Warriors Origins" rumored for PS5, and "Monster Hunter Wilds." "God of War Ragnarok" hits PC on September 19th, and "Astro Bot" returns in September. "Path of Exile 2" and "Until Dawn" arrive on PS5 later this year, with "Marvel Rivals" beta in July and "Silent Hill 2" remake coming October 8th. Summer Games Fest highlights include "The First Descendent" on July 2nd, "Black Myth Wukong" on August 20th, and "Slitterhead" on November 8th. "Alan Wake II" gets a physical version, and "Dragon Age: Dreadwolf" is renamed "Dragon Age: Veilguard." PSVR2 is getting a $60 PC adapter on August 7th. June's PS Plus games are "Streets of Rage 4," "AEW Fight Forever," and "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake." Tune in for all this and more on Episode 330!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 

In Episode 329 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into their latest gaming adventures. Fred is still working on Trek to Yomi, while Jake has been exploring Animal Well.They tackle the latest PlayStation news, starting with rumors of a new DOOM game, potentially titled DOOM: The Dark Ages, expected to be revealed at the next Xbox Showcase and coming to PS5. Warhammer Space Marines 2 has a new multiplayer trailer, with assurances from Focus Entertainment that there will be no micro-transactions. Stellar Blade on PS5 has had its previously censored costumes uncensored.Rumors are swirling about a new PS5 Astrobot game and an upcoming PlayStation Showcase, possibly happening this week or next. Neil Druckmann from Naughty Dog discusses the role of AI in enhancing storytelling, while PlayStation Productions' boss Asad Qizilbash emphasizes a shift towards immersive narratives over graphics.A study by Quantic Foundry indicates a declining interest in strategy games, which may be due to time constraints and gameplay controls rather than the genre itself. In a somber note, PlayStation London Studios has shut down after over twenty years of game development.The episode also highlights upcoming game releases for late May, including Seed of Life, MultiVersus for PS5 and PS4, and the PSVR2 game Sushi Ben. Other notable releases include Capes, Horizon Chase 2, Tokyo Psychodemic, Umbraclaw, Wizman's World Re, F1 24, and Sugar Mess: Let's Play Jolly Battle.Tune in for all this and more on Episode 329!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits: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.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.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.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome 0:00 - INTRO9:15 - Games We’re Playing26:05 - New DOOM Game?30:00 - Space Marines 2 getting PVP35:12 - Uncensored Stellar Blade 2 Outfits Come Back37:00 - New Astrobot incoming and A PlayStation Showcase?43:40 - Neil Druckman Weighs in on AI52:30 - Story vs. Graphics1:01:19 - Are Strategy Games Dead?1:10:33 - London Studios is Over1:12:00 - New Games1:15:20 - Closing