Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Do we need The Last of Us Part II on PlayStation 5? No, but it sounds like it's coming nonetheless. Will we want to replay the game? Plus, we talk about The Last of Us HBO series making Emmy history and early impressions of the Gran Turismo movie. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:12 - Future of COD on PlayStationPS NEWS00:04:12 - New Version of The Last of Us Part II Seems To Be On Its Way00:10:53 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For JulyPS PRODUCTIONS00:18:05 - The Last of Us HBO Series Makes Emmy History00:21:36 - Gran Turimso Early Impressions Sound GoodOUTRO00:26:32 - GoodbyeResources: Press StartA NEW VERSION OF THE LAST OF US PART II LOOKS TO BE ON THE WAYPS BlogPlayStation Plus Game Catalog & Classics for July: It Takes Two, Sniper Elite 5, Twisted MetalPush SquareGran Turismo Movie Had to Look and Feel Real, According to DirectorVG24/7The Last of Us makes Emmy history as first live-action game adaptation to earn major awards considerationPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Are we getting excited about the Twisted Metal series at all? The latest trailer might have changed our minds.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

Our first potential leak has us wondering if The Last of Us Part III could be starting production this year.Dylan also talks more about Final Fantasy XVI, the Xbox VS FTC case has revealed the price of big-budget PlayStation games, and another leak reveals information on Rise of the Ronin.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:00:33 - Final Fantasy XVI UpdatePS NEWS00:06:30 - Leak Provides How Much A Big Budget Sony Game Costs00:19:14 - Rise of the Ronin Leaks00:21:43 - The Last of Us Part III Rumours & LeaksOUTRO00:30:42 - GoodbyeResources: PRESS STARTSONY ACCIDENTALLY REVEALED SOME OF ITS PLAYSTATION EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND THEY'RE HUGENEW RISE OF THE RONIN DETAILS HAVE REPORTEDLY LEAKED INCLUDING A RELEASE WINDOWNEW THE LAST OF US PART 3 CHARACTER AND CASTING DETAILS HAVE SUPPOSEDLY LEAKEDPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In our first full week with Final Fantasy XVI the tables have turned since we played the demo.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

We discuss the Final Fantasy XVI demo, aka our first few hours with the game.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

Square Enix could be leading a bunch of tweets about Final Fantasy Rebirth into a release date or a trailer.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:40 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:02:25 - PS Plus Games For June 202300:05:06 - PlayStation Digital Campaigns For June 202300:09:40 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Tweets00:15:55 - Spider-Man 2 "new gameplay"00:21:02 - Shoud PlayStation Make Unobtainable Trophies Reduant OUTRO00:26:46 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkPLAYSTATION PLUS MONTHLY GAMES - JUNE 2023: NBA 2K23, JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION 2, TREK TO YOMIPLAYSTATION STARS MONTHLY CAMPAIGNS - JUNE 2023: NEW DISPLAY CASES, PLAYSTATION 3D GLASSES AND RED PLAYSTATION 3PlayStation LifestyleXbox Deletes an Unobtainable Achievement, Setting New PrecedentPush SquareThere's New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Footage in Across the Spider-VerseTwitterhttps://twitter.com/finalfantasyviiPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the fallout from last week's PlayStation Showcase, including the news that The Last of Us multiplayer game could be close to being cancelled. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: Push SquareSpeculation Claims Sony Opted Not to Include Some Major PS5 Games During PS ShowcaseSony Will Have More PS5 Presentations This Year, Sources SaySony Significantly Scales Back Development of The Last of Us Multiplayer for PS5, Says ReportRumour: Naughty Dog's Troubled The Last of Us Multiplayer PS5 Project Was Sniped by BungiePS5 Remote Play Handheld Allegedly Has Just Four Hours of Battery LifePlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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, 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

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

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

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

We discuss the finale of The Last of Us: Season One. Did they pull-off the ending as well as the game did?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

Virtual reality continues as Dylan discusses his time with PS VR2 and how good Tetris Effect continues to be. Plus a recent article around the term “JRPG” strikes an interesting conversation topic. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:56 - The Game ExpoPS GAMING00:06:16 - Tetris Effect Is Still Very Good In VR00:09:38 - Rez Is Still Very Good In VRPS NEWS00:11:56 - God of War Ragnok Is Nominated For A LOT of BAFTA's00:17:13 - You Could Get PS5's With Sony TV's00:20:54 - Xbox Gets A Toaster, Does PlayStation Need A Home Device?00:23:01 - What's Up With The Term "JRPG?"OUTRO00:33:18 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation LifestyleGod of War Ragnarok Is the Most BAFTA-Nominated Game EverPress StartAN XBOX SERIES S TOASTER MIGHT BE ON THE WAYSONY IS GIVING BONUS PLAYSTATION 5 CONSOLES WITH SELECT TVSPush SquuareNaoki Yoshida Is Not a Fan of the Term 'JRPG'Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the penultimate episode of the first season of HBO's The Last of Us. This week: winter and David. 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

We discuss the State of Play from February 2023, Dylan's continued journey with PS VR2 and more.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

Adapting the “Left Behind” DLC that was released for The Last of Us, this week's episode takes us back to the night everything changed for Ellie. 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

With his hands on PS VR2 and head in the virtual worlds of Horizon: Call of the Mountain and more, Dylan details his first 24 hours with the new headset. 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

We hit another pivotal episode with one of the significant story beats in the first game, while also many hints and forward shadowing taking place for what's to come in HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us games.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

Why haven't we had a State of Play the week prior to the release of PS VR2? Could we still get one… maybe?Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: Explosion NetworkPSP CLASSIC SYPHON FILTER: DARK MIRROR LOOKS TO BE COMING TO PS PLUS DELUXE SOONPush SquareKojima Would Have Had to Rewrite Death Stranding 2 if Elle Fanning Refused the RolePS5 Sales Increased 202% in Europe Year-over-Year, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Both DownRumour: Sony Set for Two PS5 Showcases Soon, as State of Play Rumours ReturnSony May Have Added Another First-Party Studio to Its RosterPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss episode five of HBO's The Last of Us series, ‘Endure and Survive.'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

We discuss Apex Legends adding Team Deathmatch for the 16th season of the game, as well as the changes to some of the legends, and the production of PS VR2 possibly being slowed down.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:08 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:01:49 - PlayStation Plus Games For February 202300:06:13 - The PlayStation Plus Collection Is Being Removed00:09:00 - Apex Legends: Season 16 - Revelry00:19:39 - PS5 Beta 7.0 Is In The WildOUR VR WORLDS00:25:12 - Sony Denies PS VR2 Production Being Slashed00:29:47 - PS VR2 FAQ'sOUTRO00:34:11 - GoodbyeResources: DualShockersPlayStation 5 Beta Update 7.00 Adds Highly Anticipated Discord Voice ChatExplosion NetworkAPEX LEGENDS - S16 REVELRY ADDS TEAM DEATHMATCH, REMOVES ARENAS AND COMPLETELY OVERHAULS THE CLASS SYSTEMPLAYSTATION PLUS COLLECTION WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERED FROM MAY 9THPLAYSTATION PLUS MONTHLY GAMES - FEBRUARY 2023: EVIL DEAD: THE GAME, OLLIOLLI WORLD, DESTINY 2, MAFIA: DEFINITIVE EDITIONIGNSony Denies Reports of PlayStation VR 2 Production Being SlashedPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the fourth episode of The Last of Us, ‘Please Hold to My Hand.' This episode features many fan favourite moments from the game but also introduced the series' first characters created just for the show.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

After getting hands-on with the DualSense Edge and playing through Forspoken, Dylan has thoughts on both.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello00:00:46 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:01:11 - Forspoken Review00:15:37 - DualSense Edge ReviewPS NEWS00:31:59 - Leaked Horizon Multiplayer00:36:54 - Is This Confirmation Of Another Uncharted Game?00:42:40 - Neil Druckman Talks About The Last of FactionsPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:52:54 - The Last of Us Season 2 - Will Be The Last of Us Part IIOUTRO00:59:24 - GoodbyeResources: PlayStation LifestyleUncharted 5 Seemingly Teased in New PS5 AdPress StartA HEAP OF LEAKED HORIZON MULTIPLAYER ALPHA FOOTAGE HAS APPEARED ONLINETHE LAST OF US MULTIPLAYER GAME WILL FEATURE A NEW STORY AND COULD BE A TWO PLAYER CO-OP EXPERIENCEPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss “Long, Long Time,” the third episode of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. 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

We're back for 2023 to deliver your weekly PlayStation discussions, news and more.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:32 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:02:11 - Most Downloaded PS Games Of 202200:06:44 - DualSense Edge Is Out This Week00:10:00 - Returnal Is Coming To PC00:11:22 - Project Leonardo Accessibility Controller RevealedPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:14:29 - The Last of Us Dominates HBO00:21:01 - Gran Turismo Movie Sneak PeekOUR VR WORLDS00:24:21 - The PS VR2 Games Coming At Launch & Launch WindowOUTRO00:40:43 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion Network13 NEWS PS VR2 GAMES ANNOUNCED FOR LAUNCH WINDOW INCLUDING PAVLOV, BEFORE YOUR EYES, TETRIS EFFECT AND WHAT THE BAT?HERE'S ALL OF THE PLAYSTATION VR 2 LAUNCH GAMESPLAYSTATION REVEALS THE MOST DOWNLOADED GAMES OF 2022PLAYSTATION ACCESS SHARES UNBOXING OF THE DUALSENSE EDGE CONTROLLERRETURNAL RELEASES FEBRUARY 15TH ON PCSNEAK PEEK AT THE UPCOMING GRAN TURISMO FILM RELEASED BY SONYTHE LAST OF US DRAWS IN 4.7M VIEWERS IN THE U.S, MAKING IT THE SECOND-HIGHEST PREMIERE IN TEN YEARSPS BlogIntroducing Project Leonardo for PlayStation 5, a highly customizable accessibility controller kitPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our spoiler discussion for The Last of Us, Episode 2, “Infected.” The one in which Ellie meets her first clicker.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

We discuss the premiere of HBO's The Last of Us series, “When You're Lost in the Darkness,” which was directed by Craig Mazin. 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

In the final episode of Platinum Explosion for 2022, Dylan and Ashley go over 20 questions to try and predict PlayStation in 2023.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Inspired by:This Resetera threadPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We talk about the demos for Forspoken and Season: A Letter to the Future. Plus, the reveals from The Game Awards: Death Stranding 2, Final Fantasy XVI, and more. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:37 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:02:55 - Forspoken Demo Thoughts00:11:06 - Seasons: A Letter to the Future Demo ThoughtsPS NEWS00:13:43 - Death Stranding 2 Is Revealed00:22:29 - Final Fantasy XVI Release Date00:26:06 - Horizon Forbidden West - The Burning Sands Announced00:30:15 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Appears On PSN Store 00:34:19 - Goodbye Volcano High Is BackOUTRO00:36:47 - GoodbyeResources:DualShockersMarvel's Spider-Man 2 Quietly Appears On The PlayStation StoreExplosion NetworkDINOSAUR HIGH SCHOOL GAME GOODBYE VOLCANO HIGH IS NOW RELEASING MID-2023PlayStation BlogAloy's story continues in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning ShoresFinal Fantasy XVI releases June 22, 2023Platinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the trailer for The Last of Us series coming to HBO next year, which looks fantastic.Also on the show, Monster Hunter Rise and Neon White are coming to PlayStation soon, and the PlayStation Plus games for December 2022.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS00:1:44 - PlayStation Plus Games For December 202200:04:46 - PlayStation Gets Neon White & More This Month00:06:44 - God of War Ragnarok Adds Photo Mode00:10:24 - Monster Hunter Rise Is Coming To PlayStation Next MonthPLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:12:30 - The Last of Us HBO Trailer DiscussionOUTRO00:21:33 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkHBO RELEASES EMOTIONAL TRAILER FOR THE LAST OF US SERIES, WHICH STARTS IN JANUARYMONSTER HUNTER RISE IS RELEASING ON XBOX AND PLAYSTATION IN JANUARY 2023PlayStation BlogIndies highlights coming to PS4 & PS5 in December 2022PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December: Divine Knockout: Founder's Edition, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, BiomutantPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PlayStation could be putting an end to the shovelware Platinums taking over the PlayStation Store, so get them while you can!We also discuss an idea about a trophy level above Platinum, God of War Ragnarok selling 5.1 million in a week and the Call of Duty deal with Activision/Xbox/PlayStation.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:20 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS00:01:39 - Call of Duty Could Have 10 More Years On PlayStation00:06:59 - God of War Ragnarok Sells BIG00:10:08 - God of War Ragnarok Wins Its First GOTY Award00:12:36 - Sony Had No PlayStation Conferences This Year#EVERYTROPHYCOUNTS00:18:16 - Sony Clamping Down On Trophy Shovelware Games00:24:08 - Could A Trophy Level Above Platinum Be A Good Idea?OUTRO00:29:27 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion NetworkGOD OF WAR RAGNAROK SELLS 5.1 MILLION COPIES IN FIRST WEEKGamerantSony Could Introduce a PlayStation Trophy Rarity Beyond PlatinumKotakuReport: Microsoft To Offer Sony 10 Years Of Call Of Duty To Close Activision DealPush SquareGod of War Ragnarok Gets Its First Game of the Year Award from TIME MagazineReaction: Sony Poised to End 2022 without Major Press ConferenceRumour: Sony Clamping Down on PS Store Shovelware with New Regulations | 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

We talk about the future games from Santa Monica studio, and if they'll be God of War or not. And we also discuss the Spider-Man 2 re-casting announced. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING00:01:44 - Ash's God of War Update00:03:25 - Spoilercast... soonPS NEWS00:06:00 - Sony Santa Monica's Next Game (s)00:09:18 - Dev Says They Weren't Credited On God of War Ragnarok00:17:45 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales Does Very Well On PC00:19:47 - Harry Osborne Actor Changing For Marvel's Spider-Man 2OUR VR WORLDS00:22:59 - Finger-Tracking In PS VR2 Loooks GOOOODOUTRO00:26:15 - GoodbyeResources: Push SquareGod of War Ragnarok Dev Accused of Not Crediting Music Production InternMarvel's Spider-Man 2 Will Have a Different Harry Osborn on PS5PSVR2's Finger Tracking Looks Spot OnSpider-Man: Miles Morales Has Better PC Launch Than Sackboy, UnchartedWellPlayedGod Of War's Santa Monica Studio Is Working On “A Lot Of Different Things” According To Cory BarlogPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PlayStation VR2 pre-orders are live, Ash has started is God of War Ragnarok journey and we could be getting a Horizon MMO.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:08 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:01:23 - God of War Ragnarok Impressions from Ash00:06:58 - God of War Ragnarok Makes PlayStation All-Stars Canon00:10:14 - God of War MEALSPS NEWS00:12:44 - PS5 Is Two Years Old00:15:55 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For November00:19:25 - Horizon MMO Could Be In Development00:22:53 - Naughty Dog Hires Ex-Fornite Dev For The Last of Us Multiplayer GameOUR VR WORLDS00:25:22 - PSVR 2 Pre-Orders Are LiveOUTRO00:26:56 - PSVR 2 Pre-Orders Are LiveResources:Explosion NetworkAN MMO SET IN THE HORIZON UNIVERSE COULD BE IN EARLY PRODUCTIONEAT MEALS INSPIRED BY GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK AT MJØLNER RESTAURANTS IN SYDNEY & MELBOURNE FOR A LIMITED TIME NAUGHTY DOG HIRES EX-FORTNITE DEVELOPER FOR "PRINCIPAL MONETIZATION DESIGNER" POSITIONPS PLUS EXTRA/DELUXE GAMES - NOVEMBER 2022: KINGDOM HEARTS, KINGDOM HEARTS, SKYRIMKotaku AUThe PlayStation 5, Two Years LaterPress StartGOD OF WAR RAGNAROK MAKES KRATOS' APPEARANCE IN PLAYSTATION ALL-STARS BATTLE ROYALE CANONPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

PS VR2 has a release date & price, so we discuss if it's too much, or the price doesn't really matter — we need it! Talking about needing it, The Last of Us HBO officially has a January premiere date. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode TimecodesINTRO00:00:00 - Hello 00:03:50 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING00:04:07 - God of War Ragnarok TrophiesPS NEWS00:07:16 - Final Fantasy Is 6 Months Exclusive To PS500:10:03 - Symbiogenesis Is Not Parasite Eve00:14:16 - Death Stranding Sequel Was Never Stadia ExclusivePLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS00:20:28 - The Last of Us HBO Officially Starts In JanuaryOUR VR WORLDS00:22:56 - PS VR2 Release Date & Price00:32:55 - 11 Newly Announced PS VR2 GamesOUTRO00:43:00 - GoodbyeResources: Explosion Network11 NEW PS VR2 GAMES ANNOUNCED INCLUDING A NEW GAME IN THE DARK PICTURES UNIVERSEPLAYSTATION VR2 WILL LAUNCH IN AUSTRALIA ON FEBRUARY 22ND, 2023[UPDATED] THE LAST OF US HBO RELEASE DATE SEEMS TO HAVE LEAKED ON HBO MAX APPIGNSquare Enix's Symbiogenesis Is an 'NFT Collectible Art' Experience, Not a Parasite Eve RevivalKotakuFinal Fantasy XVI PS5 Exclusivity Only Runs Six MonthsSMHPlayStation VR Australian launch details announcedVG24/7Cancelled Stadia-exclusive Death Stranding sequel never existed, says Hideo KojimaPlatinum Explosion CreditsMusic by: Dylan BlightArt by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcastSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion