Would you kindly listen to this episode of PlayStation Pals? We are not visiting Rapture this episode but both the Pals are going deep underwater this episode. Nick has swam to the depths of Cauldron Lake to get to the bottom (and ending) of Alan Wake 2 and reviews it. Jon is busy diving to keep Bancho happy in the indie hit, DAVE THE DIVER. Finally the Pals made some bold predictions at the beginning of the year and while it is not over yet, why not see how correct they were? Finally we continue our battle royale to see which character ranks on top. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening.

Intro: Bioshock

4 Things:

- Alan Wake 2

- DAVE THE DIVER

- Revisiting Our 2023 Predictions

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: In Full Swing (SURKIN Remix) - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by John Paesano & Surkin

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The PlayStation Pals have both beaten Spider-Man 2 so we spend a lot of time gushing about the game, spoiler-free. Nick has gotten stuck in The Dark Place and shares his early impressions of Alan Wake 2. With the slate of big releases cooling down, we can finally talk about the 6 games we think will be nominated for the coveted Game of The Year. Finally we have a battle between two of the prettiest combatants so far, Cloud Strife and 2B! All this and much more in this week’s episode! Please vote for who you should win the Battle Royale! Thanks for listening.

Intro: Alan Wake 2

4 Things:

- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

- Alan Wake 2

- Our Predictions for The Game Awards GOTY Nominations

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Follow You Into The Darkness - Alan Wake 2 2 by RAKEL

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You have heard about what others think of Spider-Man 2 but what do your resident PlayStation Pals think? We are in a video game renaissance right now but we cannot help looking into what the next big games are from the big 3 console makers. Finally our Video Game Character Battle Royale rages on and we also talk about a few games that we squeezed in before we started swinging around New York. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Do not forget to vote for the winner in our battles on our social channels! Thank you!

Intro: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

5 Things:

- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

- [Topic] The Next Big Nintendo / Microsoft / Sony Game

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

- Cult of the Lamb

- Gotham Knights

Outro: Swing - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by EARTHGANG & Benji

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We are on the cusp of swinging around New York and we get into the hype of it all by talking about both the reviews and our predictions for the imminent Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Sony is updating the design of the PlayStation 5 and we have thoughts on it. Nick has performed surgery on his PS5, listen to find out if it was a success or not. Finally we continue our Video Game Battle Royale. Who came out on top? Who is up next? All this and much more in this week’s episode! Do not forget to vote for the winner in our battles on our social channels! Thank you!

Intro: Portal 2

4 Things:

- [News] PS5 Slim

- Review Round-up - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Predictions

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

Outro: Want You Gone - Portal 2 by Jonathan Coulton

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We really appreciate you listening to us week by week but the PlayStation Pals need more - announcing our new Battle Pass! We are now going to monetize the podcast every month after you pay an initial fee and please also spend money on our microtransactions! Not really but we discuss the video game industry - the layoffs, the drive to be the next big live service game, development costs and much more. We also continue our Video Game Character Battle Royale. Find out who wins and who is up next. Finally Nick has finished the expansion, Phantom Liberty and reviews it and gives his impressions of last year's unsuccessful Dead Space spiritual successor, The Callisto Protocol. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

4 Things:

- State of the Video Game Industry

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

- The Callisto Protocol

- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Outro: Phantom Liberty - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty by Dawid Podsiadlo, P.T Adamczyk

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Our Video Game Character Battle Royale continues as we announce the results of last week’s bout, defend two more combatants and announce the future match ups. Nick returns to Cyberpunk 2077 to get lost in tactical espionage action in the expansion, Phantom Liberty. Jon has finished the fight as a Solstice Warrior and completed Sea of Stars and reviews it. Finally Jon and Nick revisit both their Platinum Trophies and listener Platinum Trophies. Lots of fan feedback featured in this episode! If you want to join in, reach out to us on our platforms listed below. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Final Fantasy X

4 Things:

- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

- Sea of Stars

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

- Platinum Trophies Revisited

Outro: Revived Power - Shadow of the Colossus by Kow Otani

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Many will enter but who will come out on top? You decide! Jon and Nick are given fighters to champion from the realm of video games and give their arguments on why they should come out on top. Microsoft, coming off a big win with Starfield, had a horrible week when they mistakenly uploaded internal documents publicly. CD Project Red finishes their redemption arc with Cyberpunk 2077 as the new 2.0 update and the Phantom Liberty expansion are well received. Finally we are back to Faerun as Nick gets deeper into a game that has him torn about its various mechanics. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening! Happy(?) Last of Us Day!

Intro: Baldur’s Gate 3

4 Things:

- Microsoft Leak

- Cyberpunk 2077 - 2.0 Update

- Video Game Character Battle Royale

- Baldur’s Gate 3

Outro: Force Projection - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty by P.T Adamczyk.

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The PlayStation Pals were right. Not 24 hours after talking about the possibility of a State of Play we got one! Nick and Jon talk about the competing showcases of September, the State of Play and the Nintendo Direct. Also some drama is following one of the most prolific game engines, Unity. We talk about it all and how it might affect some of your favorite current and upcoming games. Finally the State of Play shadow dropped a demo for the upcoming Ghostrunner 2 and Nick has played it. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening.

Intro: Baby Steps

4 Things:

- State of Play

- Nintendo Direct

- Unity Pricing Change

- Ghostrunner 2 Demo

Outro: Hydrogen - Hotline Miami by M|O|O|N

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Long time no see but even with a few days between podcasts and just 4 things Jon and Nick have a lot to talk about. We have dueling gigantic RPG’s as Nick updates us about his completion of Act 1 in BG3 and Jon talks about the reviews and internet discussion surrounding Bethesda’s return with Starfield. IGN is showing a lot of footage of Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 and it has gotten Nick excited to play it. Finally it would not be September before a big Sony first party release without us talking about an obvious State of Play incoming. All this and much more in this week’s episode! Thanks for listening!

Intro: Baldur’s Gate 3

4 Things:

- [Rumor] State of Play

- Review Round-up - Starfield

- Alan Wake 2 - IGN First Gameplay

- Baldur’s Gate 3

Outro: Twisted Force - Baldur’s Gate 3 by Borislav Slavov

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The PlayStation Pals return for Season 2 with their longest podcast yet! This is mainly due to us catching you up on all the games Nick and Jon have played over the past month and also gushing about Sabotage Studio’s latest game, Sea of Stars. Nick has traveled to Faerun in Baldur’s Gate 3 and comes back overwhelmed. Jon pets Torgal and reviews Final Fantasy XVI. Finally, we catch up on all of the big news over the past month. All this and much more as we clean the slate for what looks to be a very busy Fall. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Red Dead Redemption 2

6 Things:

- Final Fantasy XVI

- Game Round-up - Sonic Mania, Only Up!, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, SIGNALIS, Pentiment

- Sea of Stars

- Baldur’s Gate 3

- News Round-up - PlayStation Plus Price Change, PlayStation Portal Release Date / Price, Embracer Closes Volition, [Rumor] God of War: Ragnarok DLC

- Future of PlayStation Pals

Outro: Down by the River - Baldur’s Gate 3 by Borislav Slavov

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