Podcasts about Returnal

N'ayons pas peur des mots : en 2021, Returnal nous a mis une CLAQUE. Ce jeu d'action frénétique nous a obsédé comme peu de titres ont réussi à le faire... Alors, quand on a appris que Housemarque revenait avec un titre dans la même veine, on a immédiatement été hype ! Saros est-il à la hauteur de cette attente et de son accueil dithyrambique ? C'est ce qu'on va voir ! » SOMMAIRE (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:32) Développement : Housemarque, un studio trentenaire (00:18:17) Développement : De Returnal à Saros (00:36:02) Scénario : Les bases de l'univers (00:40:18) Scénario : Carcosa, une planète mystique (00:47:25) Scénario : Une plus grande emphase sur la narration (01:19:42) Scénario : Évolution et thématiques (01:36:43) Scénario : Partie Spoilers (02:02:11) Scénario : Conclusion (02:04:52) Game Design : Structure et principe du jeu (02:30:18) Gameplay : Toujours un plaisir (02:50:10) Level Design (02:57:37) Boss (03:04:12) Difficulté (03:21:07) Direction Artistique et Technique (03:34:21) Musique (03:41:56) Conclusion

One more run right?—Just one more go at it, and this time, things will be different. That’s the allure of the Roguelike genre of video games. It isn’t just one thing to jam through a level filled with beasties and hazards, you also have to improvise your approach with whatever power-ups or drawbacks you’re given, at least long enough to make it to the next area. What was once a hardcore spin on action games has gradually permeated several other genres like Shooters, Metroidvanias, and hell, even Dating Simulators—it’s grown to a point where we’re seeing enough games lightly dabble with the formula to spawn its own subgenre, Rougelite. Realizing just how many games we’ve played under this banner, with Hades, Absolum, Dead Cell, Returnal, and several more, we figured it was high time we took a more earnest look at the category of gameplay, and try to see what makes it tick, and whether or not it’s officially reach the mainstream! Join Andrew and George as they discuss this, plus their thoughts and predictions for what they expect will come out of Summer Game Fest later this week! Mail us at our new email Mailbag@presspauseradio.com, leave a voicemail at 42-GAMEZAP-4 (424-263-9274)‬, and be sure to stop by at our Forums if you haven’t already registered and post your thoughts about the show. Finally, make sure to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and YouTube, follow us on our Twitch page and BlueSky, and finally take part in our Facebook and Steam group! This episode has been brought to you by our new friends at the SuperPod Network, be sure to check out all the other rad podcasts they host for Video Games and more! Finally, this episode was also brought to you by our new sponser, Dubby, a new, jitterless, friendlier energy drink made from a formula that contains a slew of vitamins, amino acids and nootropics including their patented NeuroFactor®. Click on the link listed or enter "PRESSPAUSERADIO" and get 10% off of your order right meow!

The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode Brenden, Mike, and Todd are catching up and chatting Saros, Returnal, Dead as Disco, Vampire Crawlers, and much more. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! playmoreindies.com www.passthecontroller.io​​ bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller​​

This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the year: Saros! Does Housemarque do it again with this action-packed, spiritual sequel to Returnal? Or is the game not quite unique enough to stand on its own?The Gold Royale Cocktail- 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka- 3/4 oz. Goldschläger- Topped with ChampagneOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on Spotify!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Trent Kusters chats with Gregory Louden, Creative Director behind Housemarque's latest dark sci-fi bullet-ballet, Saros. Together they discuss his early work in film with directors such as Alfonso Cuarón and Ridley Scott; transitioning into games and his path from VFX, to narrative, and ultimately direction; creating a spiritual successor to Returnal while developing a brand new IP; focusing on challenging but rewarding gameplay; and building a narrative around the roguelike gameplay.  This episode is supported by Xsolla iam8bit Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08   Show Discussion - wildwest is back from his Disney vacation but still found time to play a quick Game Pass game. Koosh completed a free to play game but only for the articles and also dabbled in a new Game Pass release that definitely isn't Returnal.   Games Mentioned: KooshMoose - The First Descendant, Luna Abyss wildwest08 - Mixtape   ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube 

May rumbles to a close. Videogames have been played.Jonathan makes numbers go up in Vampire Crawlers, Nubby's Number Factory and Saros, Housemarque's spiritual sequel to Returnal. Chris returns to the meticulous Blue Prince, balancing the sublime with the ridiculous by also playing through Restore Your Island.Travelling to Italy, the boys pick up oddball titles Last Day of June, and Ball Bulét: a dour narrative game set to the music of Steven Wilson, and a student project from students of the Accademia Italiana Videogiochi respectively. -HUGE THANKS to our AMAZING Patreon Subscribers!!Join us all in the O3C Discord server here!Support us either via Patreon or with a one off donation here!Follow us on social media:O3C FacebookO3C BlueskyO3C InstagramO3C YouTubeO3C TikTokReach out to us individually:Jonathan - BlueskyChris - Bluesky

Bonus Episode #69 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan reviews Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive now available from Housemarque, the Finnish studio behind Returnal. Set on the hostile, shape-shifting planet Carcosa under an ominous and ever-present eclipse, the game follows Arjun Devraj, a Soltari Enforcer sent to investigate a lost off-world colony who arrives with his own deeply personal reasons for being there. This Musical Review covers the fast-paced combat loop and roguelite progression systems built around Carcosa's eclipse cycles, the game's striking environmental design and cinematic presentation, the multi-phase Overlord boss encounters that rank among the best the genre has to offer, and an honest look at the story's ambitious but uneven narrative and the emotional distance created by its complicated lead character. The episode also dedicates a full segment to the original score, how the dark, atmospheric, and cinematically driven music supports the tension and isolation of Carcosa at every turn, and what it contributes to moments where the writing alone doesn't quite carry the weight. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Sun is Forever from Saros [Sam Slater feat. Shards, 2026] Shattered, Rise from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Prophet from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Depth Charge from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] All That Remains is Desecrated from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Architect from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Shepherd from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Fenestra Rosacea from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Priestess from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Love Ruins from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] King from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Memori from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Crowned by Collapse from Saros [Sam Slater, 2026] Reputations from Saros [Daniel Avery, 2026] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Andre liebt das finnische Studio Housemarque. Jetzt haben sie endlich ihr neues Spiel „Saros“ rausgebracht und die ersten Schätzungen der Verkaufszahlen liegen in den Hunderttausenden, nicht in den Millionen. Das ist für ein Sony First-Party-Studio vermutlich eine gefährliche Bilanz. Warum Housemarque weiterhin einzigartig bleibt und auch „Saros“ trotz Schwächen ein wirklich gutes Ding geworden ist, bespricht er mit Dom und Björn. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Einleitung 00:07:17 - Ein heimliches Returnal 2? 00:26:07 - Prämisse und Story 00:52:22 - Gameplay 01:30:10 - Im Vergleich zu Returnal 01:40:30 - Fazit 01:46:01 - Spoilerteil In dieser Folge zu hören: Dom Schott, Björn Balg & Andre Peschke

BS Section and House Keeping Discord Server geekoholics.com/discord/ Whatcha Been Playing? Pragmata Forza Horizon 6 Saros Vampire Crawlers News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc Hasbro has spent $1bn on video games, none of them are live service Embracer announces plan to split into 2 companies Returnal director founds new game studio to develop new single-player IP Ubisoft confirms new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are coming Lords of the Fallen 2 set to potentially release on Steam as developer CI Games and Epic terminate PC exclusivity deal Subnautica 2 sells 2 million in 12 hours with over 600K concurrent players PlayStation PlayStation boss says single-player games won't come to PC going forward Sony announces price increase for new PlayStation Plus subscribers Xbox After a fan poll, Microsoft's new games boss is rebranding Xbox, to 'XBOX' PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies this week: Mystery Game PlayStation State of Play showcase including Marvel's Wolverine announced Intro/Outro Music: Geeky Beat – @johnsbernardo

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Is Saros really just "Returnal 2," or is it something more than that? We break down the gameplay loop, decide if its a roguelike, the sci-fi horror elements, and whether the difficulty curve feels rewarding or just punishing.

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back with some game stuff, namely one game: Saros. Is that the only game we've been playing? No. Am I lying? Maybe. But either way, we talk about it, how we're doing with it, and also some interesting number data too. Then, Corey talks Nutmeg, and we touch on a couple other things as well. It's a great one, so grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and enjoy!Games discussed include Saros, Returnal, Subnautica 2, Vampire Crawlers, Forza Horizon 6, Nutmeg, and more!Do you have thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there things that we missed? Or do you have a few games you'd like us to check out? Hit us up on one of the avenues below—we would love to connect with you.Email us at arcadecozy@gmail.comFollow us on IG (@arcadecozy)Intro & outro music by Johnnybgood89 (@johnnybgood89 on IG)

Introduzione e lifestyle estremo La puntata si apre con il consueto tono ironico del cast di "Il Cortocircuito". Si discute scherzosamente di chirurgia estetica estrema, citando il caso di Francesco Chiofalo e i suoi interventi (cambio colore degli occhi e tatuaggi istantanei in anestesia totale), usati come metafora per riflettere sulle insicurezze umane e sull'uso della tecnologia applicata al corpo.Lo stato di Xbox e la comunicazione di Asha Sharma Viene analizzato il recente sondaggio lanciato da Asha Sharma riguardo al branding di Xbox (scrittura maiuscola vs minuscola). Il dibattito si sposta sulla strategia comunicativa di Microsoft, criticata per concentrarsi a volte più su dettagli di forma che su rivoluzioni tecniche o esclusive di peso, riflettendo sulle difficoltà del brand nel mercato italiano.Il caso Saros e il mercato PlayStation Ampio spazio è dedicato al presunto fallimento commerciale di Saros (identificato nel discorso come titolo di punta recente). Si confrontano i dati di vendita con quelli di Returnal, analizzando come il prezzo di 80€ influisca negativamente sulle nuove IP e come la saturazione del mercato (con titoli come Resident Evil) lasci poco spazio a progetti "d'autore" spacciati per blockbuster.Successi inaspettati e strategie di publishing In contrasto con i fallimenti, si analizza il successo travolgente di Subnautica 2 e le ottime performance di Forza Horizon su Steam, nonostante i prezzi elevati delle versioni early access. Viene inoltre discusso il cambiamento nel rapporto tra sviluppatori e publisher, dove i team indipendenti tendono a mantenere maggiore autonomia produttiva.Deep dive su Marathon e Arc Riders Si discute degli aggiornamenti di Marathon (Bungie) e della sua natura "hardcore", toccando il tema delle modalità PvE e dei reset stagionali. Viene citato anche Ark Riders di Nexon, analizzando la sua capacità di generare contenuti attraverso l'interazione degli utenti piuttosto che con costanti iniezioni di asset da parte degli sviluppatori.UFO, UAP e misteri millenari La parte finale della puntata è dedicata agli UFO (ora definiti UAP). Prendendo spunto dalla desecretazione di documenti del Pentagono, il cast discute della possibilità di vita extraterrestre, citando teorie come quella della "Foresta Nera" e il curioso legame storico tra Mussolini e i primi avvistamenti in Italia.

It's time to find out what's truly more horrifying: ghosts or a hundred blue balls flying at your face! This week on the EXP Podcast, we debrief on the recent remake of Fatal Frame 2 and Saros, a highly-anticipated follow-up to Returnal. We also have a sparkly new domain to find us at in the future! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks

Cette semaine, on commence par arpenter dans Saros l'étrange planète Carcosa à la recherche d'équipes d'exploration portées disparues. Le nouveau titre du studio Housemarque reprend les bases de leur précédent jeu, Returnal, avec son système de cycles, de réagencement des niveaux à chaque run et d'ennemi remplissant l'écran de tirs lumineux. C'est beau, nerveux, fluide et on s'accroche malgré une difficulté toujours relevée. On continue avec les voitures de Forza Horizon 6 qui vont traverser cette fois-ci les paysages japonais. C'est toujours immense, toujours resplendissant et toujours aussi fun, même quand on ne maîtrise pas les subtilités de la conduite à grande vitesse. On termine avec le marcassin Boris qui doit retrouver des frères et soeurs dans Adorable Adventures, qui porte très bien son nom.Jérémie Kletzkine, dans sa chronique jeux de société, nous parle de Alchimix.Chapitres :0:00 Intro3:29 Les news23:22 Le com des coms35:05 Saros1:03:19 La chronique jeux de société : Alchimix1:08:51 Forza Horizon 61:46:53 La minute culturelle1:53:36 Adorable Adventures2:12:42 Et quand vous ne jouez pas, vous faites quoi ?Retrouvez toutes les chroniques de jérémie dans le podcast dédié Silence on Joue ! La chronique jeux de société (Lien RSS).Pour commenter cette émission, donner votre avis ou simplement discuter avec notre communauté, connectez-vous au serveur Discord de Silence on joue!Retrouvez Silence on Joue sur Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/silenceonjoueSoutenez Silence on joue en vous abonnant à Libération avec notre offre spéciale à 6€ par mois : https://offre.liberation.fr/soj/Silence on joue ! c'est l'émission hebdo de jeux vidéo de Libération. Avec Erwan Cario et ses chroniqueurs Patrick Hellio, Corentin Benoit-Gonin et Marius Chapuis.CRÉDITSSilence on joue ! est un podcast de Libération animé par Erwan Cario. Cet épisode a été enregistré le 9 avril 2026 sur Discord. Réalisation : Erwan Cario. Générique : Marc Quatrociocchi. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could still be years away from release, but that hasn't stopped the internet from speculating how long the game will be. Director Casey Hudson is aware that many gamers don't want a 300-hour experience, and hinted that it will be in line with his work on the Mass Effect games. He also said that he typically doesn't work on games for more than 4 years, if that's any indication of when we'll see more of FOTOR. In other news, the recent Silent Hill games may be a turning point for the franchise, with both the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f selling well. On the flipside, Sony's Saros isn't quite matching spiritual predecessor Returnal's sales, although the two games released under different circumstances. And finally, Xbox fans have a new way to show off their Gamerscore.Head's up that we're giving away 30 tickets a day for IGN Live 2026. Go to ign.com/live and use code IGN30PROMO.

This week, the internet did what it always does: took something good, something that clearly resonated with real people, and turned it into a battlefield. We're talking about Mixtape — the new game from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna — and why the so-called "controversy" surrounding it tells you more about gaming culture than it does about the actual game.Because let's be honest: a 2-to-3 hour game with a 95 Metascore on Xbox, thousands of positive Steam reviews, and music from Devo, Joy Division, and the Smashing Pumpkins doesn't NEED the internet's permission to be good. But here we are. We're going to talk about why these faux controversies keep popping up, what they say about who gaming makes room for, and why some people just cannot stand it when a game dares to be an emotional experience without a fail state.Then we get into Saros — Housemarque's spiritual successor to Returnal — and yeah, we have THOUGHTS. Arjun Devraj, Rahul Kohli going absolutely OFF in this performance, cosmic horror on planet Carcosa, and a roguelite loop that somehow got MORE accessible without losing the teeth that made Returnal special. Is it better than Returnal? That's a conversation we need to have.We also sat down with Directive 8020 — the newest entry in Supermassive's Dark Pictures Anthology — which takes the series to space and has y'all fighting alien mimics in the void. Alien meets The Thing in video game form? The story and the Turning Points mechanic are genuinely doing something. The stealth sections though… we'll talk about it.And to close it out: Double Fine — Tim Schafer's legendary studio, makers of Psychonauts and the recently released Kiln — has filed a petition to unionize with the CWA. 42 workers. Microsoft taking a neutral stance. This is big, and it's part of a larger wave rolling through the industry. Workers deserve protection, and this moment matters. We're gonna break it all down.Let's get into it.Twitter/X — https://twitter.com/spawnonmeInstagram — https://instagram.com/spawnonmeYouTube — https://youtube.com/@spawnonmeTwitch — https://twitch.tv/spawnonmeSpotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/spawnonmeApple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/spawnonme

Saros is the continuation of decades of bullet-dodging action games from Housemarque. But it has most in common with the team's previous game, Returnal. Is this game welcoming enough to bring newcomers into the pseudo-series? We find out! Plus, a humongous collection of other stuff we're playing and watching, including a Korean reality TV series that pits different types of spirit mediums against one another! Look, we're just as surprised, confused, and delighted as you are. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy descend on the planet Carcosa to talk about Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from the developers of Returnal. They talk about the game's difficulty, the ballet of bullets, and why it feels so good to play. One More Thing: Kirk: Steam Controller Maddy: Secrets of the Bees (National Geographic / Hulu) Jason: Like This, But Funnier (Hallie Cantor) Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick

The BIG topic this week is Saros, the next PlayStation game from Housemarque. As HUGE fans of Returnal, we dive into our very early impressions. We also talk about a trailer from the director of last year's well‑received horror film Weapons, who's now taking on a video game adaptation — and it just happens to be Resident Evil. Speaking of Resident Evil, Jon has finally finished Resident Evil Requiem and shares his review. And to wrap things up, we read YOUR email about why Cyberpunk 2077 might just be… an okay video game. Thanks for listening! Intro: Saros 4 Things: - Saros - Resident Evil (2026 Film) Reaction - Resident Evil Requiem - Email! Link to grids.fun: https://grids.fun/t/about-me-video-games-dcefq Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

The mind sure is a funny thing—one second, you can find yourself tripping over the gradually increasing existential crisis of modern-day living in 2026, and the next, you’ll find yourself thinking about dumb ways to make peeing for a dog way more fun than it should have any right to be! On this week’s episode of Press Pause Radio, we tackle some of the news bits in gaming and our current gaming shelves in another “What’s in your console” edition of the show. Andrew and George are joined by Hugo Award-winning writer and all-around gaming journalist sweetheart, ‪Aidan Moher, who is also ½ of one of the coolest new video game podcasts to hit the web, Fun Factor: a show that takes a retrospective look at retro game magazines that inspired them to be games writers themselves! In this episode, the cast will go over the news of the leaked internal Xbox memo that would rapidly become the “We Are Xbox” state of the union from Microsoft, and the details of the new Steam controller from a leaked review of the device, including its $99 price tag! On the games side of things, we get real weird with it as we discuss OPUS: Prism Peak, Life is Strange, Division 2, Froggy Hates Snow, Returnal, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Under the Island, Cobra, ZX Spectrum Next, Saros, Pragmata, Mouse: P.I. for Hire, Invincible VS, Quest: Brian's Journey, and so much more! We hope you enjoy our busy bodies of work as we have a whole lot more to cover with y’all in the coming weeks here at Press Pause Radio, oh, and be sure to subscribe to Fun Factor, and buy Aidan’s cool ass book, Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese...Mail us at our new email Mailbag@presspauseradio.com, leave a voicemail at 42-GAMEZAP-4 (424-263-9274)‬, and be sure to stop by at our Forums if you haven’t already registered and post your thoughts about the show. Finally, make sure to rate and subscribe to us on iTunes and YouTube, follow us on our Twitch page and BlueSky, and finally take part in our Facebook and Steam group! This episode has been brought to you by our new friends at the SuperPod Network, be sure to check out all the other rad podcasts they host for Video Games and more! Finally, this episode was also brought to you by our new sponser, Dubby, a new, jitterless, friendlier energy drink made from a formula that contains a slew of vitamins, amino acids and nootropics including their patented NeuroFactor®. Click on the link listed or enter "PRESSPAUSERADIO" and get 10% off of your order right meow!

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Apologies for the one-day delay, but Sean and Marc are here to discuss what's going on in the world of video games this week. PlayStation had one of their two major releases drop in Housemarque's Saros, and Sean's been playing it, and he has some thoughts. What does Sean think of the game, even though he didn't play their other title, Returnal? Should gamers who aren't fans of Roguelikes try it out? Is it a Game of the Year contender? Also, Sean has thoughts on some other games he's been playing this week, too, such as the newly released indies Motorslice, Wax Heads, and Dead as Disco, along with a game that released last week in Soul Quest as well. Marc played a lot of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Expansion and checked out Forbidden Solitaire. Plus, Asha Sharma does away with Copilot, Gamestop wants to buy Ebay, Sony gives an answer on the DRM check-in, and it's good news, there's an Atomfall TV Series in development, Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold, and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/RgC-kivpBow

It's always eclipse-y on Carcosa. This week, we're taking a big look at Housemarque's latest AAA rougelike game, Saros. In the followup to Returnal, Arjun Devraj fights his way through a hostile world where environments shift every time he goes out, and time works in mysterious ways. Weapons, modifiers, and a system of balance make each run unique as the secrets of Carcosa's eclipses are revealed. We've also got a look at Neverness to Everness, a game that's got a bunch of style, but an overwhelming amount of unfortunate mechanics. Then we have Bubsy 4D's demo, an update on GTA IV, and some more discussion on Marathon. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Scott and Josh have a quick catch up then dive deep on PS5's new action game, Saros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 320 - Current Gen PodcastDan, Tim, and Kyle talk about Saros, the latest game from Housemarque and the follow-up to the stylish shooter, Returnal. They also share thoughts on the new Diablo IV DLC “Lord of Hatred” and the indie game The Last Gas Station. Then they dive into headlines including the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynched announcement, Game Pass price cuts, FF XIV coming to Switch 2, and more!VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or SpotifyAUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

This week, we're giving you our first impressions of Saros. Is it a worthy successor to Returnal? We discuss our first few hours with the game, along with our thoughts on Vampire Crawlers and Raccoin to boot!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:00 - Saros First Impressions00:54:00 - Vampire Crawlers & Raccoin are Great!01:06:30 - OutroRemember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly and subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version at youtube.com/hotgamersonly. You can also follow the boys on twitter or bluesky: Ethan @ChaoticAether, Hunter @ReaperHunter23 and Kyle @KDavisSRL.Be sure to also follow us on your favorite podcast service and we greatly appreciate anyone who leaves a review!

On fait pas les malins cette semaine les copains. Saros nous a mis la fessée, mais c'est pas grave, on revient et on en redemande. Le successeur de Returnal est arrivé, tout aussi violent, précis et jouissif, mais avec des défauts bien connus de narration et de rythme que Housemarque semble avoir du mal à décrotter.On teste aussi la nouvelle sensation gatcha NTE Neverness To Everness, et on arrive à un point de saturation: ces clones des succès de HoYoverse se succèdent, se ressemblent, et peine à vraiment tirer leur épingle du jeu.Et sinon, qu'est ce qu'on a dans cet épisode? On fait le point sur le scandale évité de justesse du nouveau système de DRM de Playstation, on commence à s'intéresser à Blood of the Dawnwalker, on se prépare à l'arrivée de la nouvelle manette Steam, et on s'interroge sur les choix parfois douteux des gens qu'on met à la tête d'adaptations de jeux vidéo.Bonne écoute à tous, comme toujours la Belle et le Gamer continue de couvrir l'actu de tous les jeux vidéo, de World of Warcraft à Fortnite en passant par Pokemon, en vous parlant des dernières nouveautés jeux vidéo, sur Playstation, Xbox, Switch et PC, tout en vous proposant les dernières critiques, et les rumeurs les plus croustillantes.Tout ça c'est possible grâce au soutien de nos formidables fans via Patreon, et pour les rejoindre, ça se passe par ici.Pour rejoindre la communauté de La Belle et le Gamer et nous soutenir, tous les liens utiles se trouvent à l'adresse suivante, y compris l'invitation pour rejoindre notre serveur Discord, et notre chaîne Twitch: https://linktr.ee/LBELG. On a hâte de vous retrouver!Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Mekel Kasanova dives into SAROS, the latest high-intensity roguelike shooter from Housemarque, the studio behind Returnal.Set on the mysterious planet Carcosa, SAROS throws players into a relentless cycle of combat, death, and rebirth. This isn't just about surviving—it's about mastering the chaos. From fast-paced bullet-hell encounters to deep progression systems and weapon builds, the game constantly challenges your skill and decision-making.But while the gameplay loop is addictive and rewarding, does the story hold up? And how does SAROS truly compare to Returnal?In this episode, we break down:• Combat and gameplay mechanics• Roguelike progression and replayability• Weapons, builds, and player choice• Narrative strengths and weaknesses• Final verdict: Is SAROS worth your time?Whether you're a fan of roguelikes, shooters, or just looking for your next challenge, this is one you don't want to miss.Mahalo for listening

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:14 How have we been?14:09 Dodge, Parry, and Roll16:28 What have we been playing?16:42 Saros Review (code provided by PlayStation Australia)53:34 Ryan’s updated Pragmata impressions (code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)1:04:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:07:55 PlayStation’s DRM Controversy, but not really1:13:08 More details about PlayStation on […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:14 How have we been?14:09 Dodge, Parry, and Roll16:28 What have we been playing?16:42 Saros Review (code provided by PlayStation Australia)53:34 Ryan’s updated Pragmata impressions (code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)1:04:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:07:55 PlayStation’s DRM Controversy, but not really1:13:08 More details about PlayStation on […]

Hello one and all, and welcome back to another episode of Trophy Talk. On this month's episode Colin is joined by Kevin Garaventa and Will AKA Sqweezy from down under! After what has been a difficult week personally for both Colin and Will, the prospect of gathering around the proverbial hearth and talking about trophies and video games was a much needed reprieve, and one the boys were all too happy to take advantage of. We start off the episode by looking forward and backward at what recent episodes have hit the network, and what is to come. Kevin is very hot indeed on Metal Eden and by the time this episode releases, he will already be recording his thoughts on the game for May's PS Plus Game Club. Colin is also excited after a pretty mid experience with Tormented Souls to get to something more light hearted and fun in Luigi's Mansion 2 for May's Surviving the Horror, and Will is looking forward to his future streaming and YouTube videos on his own channel. After introductions the crew discusses their favorite trophies earned in the last month, what we've been playing, answers Patron write ins and also gives our customary Platinum Shout Outs. The bulk of our discussion here centers around what game we would erase from history if we could, and how we think Marathon is performing now that it's been in the wild for a few months time. If Steam charts are any indication, Marathon has roughly 1/3rd the daily active user base of Helldivers 2 which came out 2 years ago at this point. Is the small but hardcore community enough for the game to find continued success? Lastly the team gives some initial thoughts and a gut check on Saros, the newest console exclusive from Housemarque and a spiritual successor to Returnal. We hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back with another one! Not a lot of news. The biggest thing of the week: The Blood of the Dawnwalker, a new game by some ex-The Witcher/Cyberpunk devs, now has a release date for later this year which is verrrrrrry exciting.Then, what we've been playing. In the lead up to Saros releasing, we talk some Returnal, we talk some Vampire Crawlers too, and then clean up with an update on Corey's experiences with Pragmata and Esoteric Ebb so far.It's a great one, so grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and enjoy!Games discussed include The Blood of the Dawnwalker, Pragmata, Esoteric Ebb, Vampire Crawlers, Returnal, Saros, Vampire Survivors, The Witcher, and more!Do you have thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there things that we missed? Or do you have a few games you'd like us to check out? Hit us up on one of the avenues below—we would love to connect with you.Email us at arcadecozy@gmail.comFollow us on IG (@arcadecozy)Intro & outro music by Johnnybgood89 (@johnnybgood89 on IG)

Ben Lindbergh, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James assess their hype levels for several recently announced release dates for upcoming games and video game movies, react to the ‘Resident Evil' teaser, and share their thoughts on Microsoft's Game Pass price cut and Xbox brand rehabilitation. Then they review Sony's new PS5-exclusive rogue-like shooter ‘Saros' and compare it to its predecessor ‘Returnal.' Finally, they play Mash or Pass with four other new games: ‘Vampire Crawlers,' ‘Invincible VS,' ‘Tides of Tomorrow,' and ‘Aphelion' (plus “Rage Quit” rants about a ‘Battlefield' movie and rolling credits too early). (00:00) Intro(1:14) Upcoming games and video game movies (11:54) ‘Resident Evil' teaser(17:16) ‘Battlefield' rage quit (22:12) Microsoft's Game Pass price cut(28:15) 'Saros' review(51:54) Rolling credits rage quit (56:38) Mash or Pass Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Steve Ahlman and Matt JamesProducers: Devon Renaldo and Chris SuttonAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ich spreche mit Ben zunächst ein wenig über die Geschichte dieses ältesten finnischen Studios, dessen Entwickler schon 1993 auf dem Amiga mit Stardust debütierten. Wir gehen auf einige Spiele wie Super Stardust, Dead Nation, Outland, Resogun, Matterfall und Nex Machina ein, bevor wir uns der großen Krise des Studios gegen 2017 rund um das geplante Battle-Royale Stormdivers widmen. Die Finnen erklärten Arcade zum Entsetzen ihrer Fans schon für tot, auch weil sich die Shoot'em Ups nicht gut genug verkauften. Aber dann kam es 2021 zur unerwarteten Wiedergeburt von Arcade, indem man zum ersten Mal eine Story erzählte, die Action aus Schultersicht inszenierte und gleichzeitig die explosiven Formationskämpfe beibehielt. Auch aus diesem Erfolg heraus wurde das Studio von Sony gekauft, um an einer neuen Trilogie zu arbeiten. Saros baut natürlich auf dem Fundament von Returnal auf, ist aber kein Nachfolger und definiert die Arcade-Action auf eine sehr eigene, unheimlich anziehende Art. Wir analysieren die Story ohne große Spoiler, dazu das außerweltliche Artdesign, die Bezüge zum König in Gelb, natürlich die Spielmechanik und diskutieren den umstrittenen Schwierigkeitsgrad, denn Saros ist deutlich einfacher als Returnal.

In which your hosts mark the release of Saros by playing Housemarque's previous PS5 game, Returnal. Is it a certified five bagger? You better believe it is. After that, they round up a spiritual successor to the CD-i Zelda games, an audio-based mystery puzzle game with Her Story vibes, and an oft overlooked gem from the PSP days. Finger on the pulse as ever, us. Games discussed: Returnal Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore TR-49 God of War: Ghost of Sparta Watch Tom stream games at www.twitch.tv/playingcatchup Get in touch with the show via Bluesky Intro / outro music by Princess Stephen Artwork by BigShimmeryWall

“If you're hearing this, you are stuck here too.” Housemarque's biggest project to date launched soon after the PS5 and was met with critical enthusiasm as well […] The post Returnal – Cane and Rinse No.711 appeared first on Cane and Rinse.

This week, we're taking another look at Returnal five years later. Join us as we give you our updated thoughts, and talk about everything we love about this incredible game five years on!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:30 - Returnal Review: 5 years later00:58:00 - Outro Remember to follow us on twitter at @hotgamersonly and subscribe to our youtube channel for the video version at youtube.com/hotgamersonly. You can also follow the boys on twitter or bluesky: Ethan @ChaoticAether, Hunter @ReaperHunter23 and Kyle @KDavisSRL.Be sure to also follow us on your favorite podcast service and we greatly appreciate anyone who leaves a review!

Ep 524 - We finally get our hands on the sequel to Returnal, dodging bullets through the eclipse. Don gets a dreamy Black Flag remake, and Xbox is dropping the price of Game Pass? Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-in-and-156500151 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced 20:44 - ID@Xbox Showcase and Second Wind Showcase 45:27 - Xbox Game Pass Drops (Some) Prices 53:54 - Nintendo Sued for Tarriff Refunds 57:39 - Elden Ring Movie News 01:01:12 - A Word From Our Sponsors1:03:21 - My One Thing 01:12:29 - Saros Impressions 01:43:57 - L&R: Maximizing Mini-Games 01:53:25 - L&R: I'm Out 02:00:37 - L&R: The State of Driving Games 02:10:36 - Bets 02:20:13 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlock early, ad-free access to The MinnMax Show and find a benefit that's right for you - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax This week on The MinnMax Show, Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava rave about Housemarque's new action roguelikes for PlayStation called Saros and discuss how the game compares to Returnal. This is a spoiler-free discussion and codes were provided by PlayStation. Then we talk about the excellent Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors and share the first hands-on preview impressions for Virtue and a Sledgehammer. Then Haley MacLean and special guest Deven McClure join the show to unpack Nintendo's strangest game in years: Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream and the IGF grand prize winning release of Titanium Court. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Follow Deven's work or contact her with freelance opportunities here - www.devenmcclure.com Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/FxL7WeTn92g Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: FIREFLOWERS https://www.hellofresh.com/minnmax10fm - Get 10 free meals and more https://www.square.com/go/minnmax - Get up to $200 off Square hardware To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:05 - Saros 00:26:12 - Hello Fresh 00:28:10 - Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors 00:40:44 - Virtue and a Sledgehammer 00:48:15 - Welcome Deven McClure/celebrities and red carpet events 00:55:52- Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 01:13:15 - Square 01:15:12 - Titanium Court 01:25:44 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:28:31 - Community questions 02:10:29 - Get A Load Of This Haley's GALOT - https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-are-scientology-runs-and-why-is-gen-z-so-obsessed-with-them/ Jacob's GALOT - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/best-free-restaurant-bread-america/686582/ Hanson's GALOT - https://archive.org/details/pixars-scrapped-be-fri-movie-storyboard Deven's GALOT - https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Bodies-Life-Death-Middle/dp/1324002166 JeffM's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dwagg5wYY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ubYGdMCQTA Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IviltVZb9OA Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Im geistigen Nachfolger zu Returnal landet man in Saros als Soltari-Enforcer auf dem feindseligen Planeten Carcosa, wo eine Sonnenfinsternis die mentale Gesundheit der Crew kippen lässt. Hier verschmelzen Bullet-Hell-Arenen, vertikales Platforming und Roguelite-Progression zu einem hypnotischen Action-Flow, der einen ständig zwischen Überleben und maximalem Schaden balancieren lässt.Im Podcast sprechen Manu und Micha darüber, wie Saros diese Housemarque-DNA aus präziser Arcade-Action, kosmischem Horror und aggressiver Bullet-Hell-Mechanik weiterführt - besonders durch die Eclipse-Phasen und die Art, wie Bewegung, Timing und Risikobereitschaft verknüpft werden. Sie ordnen ein, warum das Spiel trotz einiger erzählerischer Schwächen im Kern so fesselnd wirkt und ob es seinen grandiosen Vorgänger tatsächlich übertrumpft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saros is the latest from acclaimed studio Housemarque and the successor to 2021's Returnal. We invite PlayStation Generation's Matt Sowinski to talk about the game's refined combat, story and progression systems while unpacking the difficulty options as we determine whether Saros is a must-play for the PlayStation 5 catalogue. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:15) Saros top-level impressions(12:10) Gameplay(27:45) Skills and Modifiers (37:40) Story(49:03) Final Thoughts(58:18) OutroWebsite: https://www.consolecreatures.com/Like and follow us on Social Media:Bluesky: @consolecreatures.comYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreaturesTwitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @RealConsoleCreatureInstagram: @ConsoleCreaturesThreads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠

Lo nuevo de los creadores de Returnal nos ha maravillado, pero, ¿cuánto se parece a aquel? Analizamos este nuevo Saros, de lo más bestia que hemos visto en PS5 que además certifica la madurez del estudio y el género con bastantes cambios y decisiones que dan para mucho debate. Además, analizamos también el carismático y sugerente Replaced y Tomodachi Life: Una Vida de Ensueño, con los diseños de Paula, las anécdotas y nuestros Miis conviviendo en esta isla alocada. Por otra parte, la actualidad de la semana viene protagonizada por Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, el remake del Assassin's de piratas que ya hemos visto y conocido en profundidad y que llega a enfrentarnos sobre sus principales puntos y novedades. Pero también tenemos buen espacio para hablar de la bajada de precio de Xbox GamePass y Call of Duty saliendo de todos los planes, o las palabras bien claritas de Shuhei Yoshida sobre su salida de PlayStation Studios y lo en contra que estaba de la gestión de Jim Ryan y los cambios de rumbo de la compañía. Todo esto con la nueva habitación de Paula ya visible en vídeo podcast, y mucho más. ¡Gracias por estar ahí cada semana y por todos los comentarios que siempre leemos! ¡Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados Time stamps: - Introducción, Paula en su nueva casa - Saros: Análisis, discusión y consenso en que es juegazo - Replaced, lo cyberpunk más esperado - Tomodachi Life, batallitas de nuestros Miis más locos - Sensaciones encontradas con Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Xbox GamePass baja de precio y quita COD del día 1 - Shuhei Yoshida arremete contra Jim Ryan y lo cuenta todo - Despedida ¡Sigue nuestro canal de Twitch! ✅ Suscríbete a Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reconectados ¡Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram de ofertas! ✅ Canal de ofertas: https://t.me/ofertasvideojuegosreco ¡Escucha Reconectados cada semana: Jueves 07:00am! Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-reconectados-videojuegos_sq_f1467878_1.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TzgUfUZppavUlKeRreIXL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/reconectados-videojuegos/id1304330116 ¡Síguenos en redes sociales! X-Twitter: @ReconectadosPod Jabote: @Jabote22 Manu: @ManuGmn Paula: @paulacroft02 Borja: @borjaruete TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reconectadospod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReconectadosPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconectadospod/

Saros is hier en schept na Returnal hoge verwachtingen. Wat vindt de jury van de nieuwste bullet hell van Housemarque? Schaar je bij onze community op ronenerik.com en neem 'ns een kijkje op Patreon voor nog meer podcasts! 

Sony buys AI Slop machine, Mario Movie sequel makes BANK, Overwatch flipflops on how a female character should look, and creative director at Naughty Dog Shaun Escayg spotted oversead for "research". Plus, Pete talks Saros (preview), Gus talks Samson: A Tyndalson Story, and guest host Lia Kim talks Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocketCheck us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocketFollow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram!For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the world of PlayStation, this past week was one of mystery. For instance, the director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy seems to be rather blatantly teasing a new Uncharted game on Instagram. But is he actually? Meanwhile, the promise of PlayStation on PC seems to have gone totally up in smoke, with the quiet removal of related iconography from the PSN. Could it be a sign of things to come? Plus, Sony's aggressive new position on the PlayStation Store continues to bear fruit, as even more games are deleted and unpublished that never belonged there to begin with. Are we finally getting the storefront we deserve? Other news this week includes intrigue surrounding an interview with Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki, changes incoming for PS5's UI, potential teases for remakes or remasters of Persona 1 and 2, the wet fart that was the Tales series' 30th anniversary, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Do you have to play the original Resident Evil trilogy on PSone to be a "real" fan, or do the remakes suffice? Why is Square Enix so hesitant to do anything with Chrono Trigger? With Capcom's Pragmata right around the corner, what are our last-minute thoughts? Is Dustin hiding his PlayStation Trophies because he's a fake gamer? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:17 - Back to the spread0:21:52 - Read the names0:28:09 - How's everyone doing?0:46:11 - Dustin's hidden trophies0:47:51 - Tacos or burritos0:55:03 - Colin was wrong?0:55:33 - Uncharted tease?1:15:52 - PC and Crossbuy icons removed from PS5 OS1:30:43 - Hiroki Totoki interview1:39:00 - new PS5 interface?1:40:33 - PSN delisting continues1:50:16 - The Playerbase1:58:49 - Persona 1 and 2 remakes/remasters?2:05:25 - Bandai Namco doesn't have anything for Tales 30th anniversary2:11:38 - 007: First Light Dualsense2:18:27 - Top PSN downloads for March2:27:42 - What We're Playing (SuperStation One, Returnal, Starfield)2:51:09 - Games industry guardrails3:11:39 - Remakes vs Originals3:28:01 - PlayStation theme park3:33:47 - Where is Chrono Trigger?3:39:14 - Pragmata worries3:44:42 - PlayStation Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Crimson Desert good? It's complicated, but not quite, according to Matthew Castle. Plus: Samuel apologises profusely for buying a PS5 Pro.Samuel's games: PS5 Pro (Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Rebirth), Returnal, RaccoinMatthew's games: Crimson Desert, Tomodachi Life, The Ratline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Colin and Brad discuss Returnal, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Chronicles of the Wolf and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:42:24 - Returnal1:10:03 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages1:26:02 - Chronicles of the Wolf1:41:00 - Sort it Out/Keep it Up2:08:10 - Game Recommendation2:10:11 - LFG2:11:22 - Crimson Desert2:20:17 - Minishoot Adventure2:33:51 - Closing Questions To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SummonSign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SummonSign⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another week of bad news for PlayStation, as PlayStation 5 -- as well as PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal -- are getting another fresh round of global price increases. While every previous gaming generation got progressively cheaper over time, our current gen is becoming substantially more expensive, and things are clearly starting to get to a breaking point. There's much to say. Also, more bad news: Newly-minted first party shooter studio Dark Outlaw Games has been unceremoniously shuttered after only a year. Such a move speaks yet again to the uneven leadership, tastemaking ability, and decision making at the top of PlayStation Studios, and begs the question how much bloodletting we need to see before anyone takes responsibility. If this sort of thing doesn't fall on Hermen Hulst's shoulders (an idea which doesn't really make any sense in and of itself), then who or what is responsible, and when will the poor stewardship of the brand's own games and studios finally cease? Plus: PlayStation cuts down on its years-long mobile gaming investments and initiatives, Sly 4 studio Sanzaru at one time readied a pitch for a Jak & Daxter remake, we nearly got a Breaking Bad game on PSVR, Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, Pearl Abyss owns its AI mistakes in Crimson Desert, Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5 gets PSVR2 support, Marathon sells a purported (and somewhat soft) 1.2 million copies, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! With Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth courting older gamers on average, is Final Fantasy officially finished with the younger generations? Are platform holders and publishers intentionally underpublishing physical copies of games to drive customers to digital storefronts? Do we believe the incessant rumors that Witcher 3 will get an expansion more than a decade after it first launched? Could Colin be the undisputed typing champion of Last Stand Media? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:31:24 - Shoutout to Tyrell0:33:44 - New York authentic experience0:46:37 - Nitrotype0:55:08 - PlayStation price increases1:29:28  Dark Outlaw Games closed2:12:51 - PlayStation moving away from mobile2:38:52 - Sanzaru pitched Jak & Daxter remake2:49:14 - Firesprite was working on Breaking Bad VR2:57:33 - Epic layoffs3:17:54 - Pearl Abyss apologizes for AI art in Crimson Desert3:20:20 - Flight Simulator is getting PSVR 2 support3:24:38 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 announced3:28:22 - Marathon predicted sales at 1.2 million3:43:29 - February sales data3:49:07 - What We've Been Playing (Chronicles of the Wolf, Returnal, Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon, Crimson Desert)4:21:16  Is Final Fantasy doomed?4:35:49 - Is Dragon Quest like Pokemon?4:42:48 - AI flooding indie games4:55:09 - Physical games low stock5:01:27 - Witcher 3 DLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices