Today we discuss Evan Wells leaving Naughty Dog, we review our Show Topic of what game we would recommend to a new PS5 owner. The Access Controller is around the bend, is FF XVI getting DLC? We go over the news we find interesting this week and have some other game related conversations. Fred is playing Alan Wake Remastered and Jake is still knee deep in Diablo IV.
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0:00 - INTRO 6:28 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 14:05 - SHOW TOPIC 44:30 - HAPTICS SUIT FOR ASSASSINS CREED MIRAGE 50:02 - THE LAST OF US 2 REMASTER?  51:35 - EVAN WELLS RETIRES FROM NAUGHTY DOG 56:28 - GENSHIN IMPACT VOICE ACTORS AREN’T GETTING PAID 1:02:03 - TWISTED METAL TV SHOW TRAILER 1:04:25 - ACCESS CONTROLLER RELEASE DATE 1:11:45 - BANISHERS: GHOST OF NEW EDEN RELEASE DATE 1:13:58 - FINAL FANTASY XVI GETTING DLC?  1:16:14 - KARATEKA GETS A PLAYABLE DOCUMENTARY 1:23:30 - ClOSING

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Evan Rides Into the Sunset

PS This is Awesome! (A PlayStation Podcast) hosted by Fred Oakman and Jake Peters, is a captivating PlayStation podcast that provides gamers with in-depth game discussions, offering an immersive exploration of the PlayStation universe. This dynamic show combines the expertise and enthusiasm of its hosts to deliver an engaging and informative experience for listeners!
Fred and Jake's candid and passionate conversations provide a platform for gamers to gain a deeper understanding of the games they love or discover new favorites. These discussions are not just about critiquing; they also celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship that go into creating memorable PlayStation games.
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Video Games

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Leisure

Hey there, it's Fred and Jake back with Episode 325 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! Before we dive in, make sure to hit that subscribe button on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome.
We've got some game updates for you: Fred is still immersed in Trek to Yomi, slowly making progress. Meanwhile, Jake's been battling his way through Wolfenstein. No listener questions this time, but let's jump into the news. Exciting news from Starlight Games, formed by former devs of Wipeout, Skate, and Call of the Mountain. Sony's patenting an autoplay feature for grindy games—interesting! Embracer is splitting into three different entities to manage their growing number of studios. We've got Asmodee Group for tabletop games and Coffee Stain & Friends and Middle-Earth Enterprises & Friends for video games. Kena Bridge of Spirits is making its way to Xbox—big move! Golden Axe is getting its own animated series, and Sony's jumping in on the action. Get ready for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, set in the same captivating world. And mark your calendars for July 15th, because Darkest Dungeon 2 is dropping on PS5!
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0:00 - INTRO 32:58 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 45:45 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 48:00 - STARLIGHT GAMES 57:07 - AUTOPLAY PATENT 1:00:00 - EMBRACER SPLITS UP 1:03:40 - KEENA IS HEADED TO XBOX 1:06:00 - GOLDEN AXE ANIMATED SERIES  1:12:15 - KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT 1:22:25 - DARKEST DUNGEON 2 PS5 RELEASE DATE

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Unembraced

Episode 324: Fall In for Fallout Hey, it's Fred and Jake from PS THIS IS AWESOME! Episode 324 is here, folks! Quick reminders: Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome, and hit us up on PSN— I'm ANCHORLESS_81, and Jake's Jakesaw01. Don't forget to share the love and rate us! Gaming updates: I've been on fire, just finished Callisto Protocol and tried out Rollerdrome. Now, I'm hooked on Trek to Yomi. Jake's been battling Nazis and zombies in Wolfenstein: The New Order and Resident Evil 3 Remake. Shoutout to Prescript_N for the feedback! In the news: PlayStation Plus is adding new games, including Dave the Diver and Deliver Us Mars. Keanu Reeves is voicing Shadow in the Sonic 3 Movie! Fallout TV series is out, but Fred fell asleep during episode 1 (classic Fred!). Rumors hint at major upgrades for the PS5 Pro, and Ascendant Studios is facing tough times, furloughing most employees. Our hearts go out to them.
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Fall In for Fallout

Welcome to another episode of PS THIS IS AWESOME, your PlayStation podcast. This is Episode 323, where we delve into the current state of PlayStation.
So, what's been keeping us glued to our screens lately in the gaming world? Fred has been on a wild ride, finishing up The Devil in Me and kicking off The Callisto Protocol.
And Jake has been slaying dragons and mastering his hero skills in FFVII Rebirth, clocking a whopping 82 hours! Plus, he's been dabbling in Skul The Hero Slayer. Now onto the news: EA's got some updates on that Iron Man game we've all been waiting for. Looks like it's still in the works, but we'll have to wait a bit longer. Hold onto your lightsabers, folks! Star Wars Outlaws just dropped a new story trailer and a release date for August 30, 2024, exclusively for PS5. Rumor has it, PlayStation might be cooking up some surprises with smaller exclusives dropping by the end of the year. Astro Bot fans, keep your fingers crossed! And mark your calendars for June 10, 2024, because Ubisoft Forward is coming in hot. Plus, whispers in the wind suggest a PlayStation State of Play might be on the horizon in May.
Oh, and if you're a fan of hip hop and Beat Saber, you're in luck! There's a fresh mixtape featuring some of the greatest rap artists of all time. And of course, what's a podcast without some new game releases? April 10th sees the arrival of Broken Roads, House Flipper 2, and SokoFrog. April 11th brings Let's! Revolution!, Loretta, and The Kindeman Remedy to the gaming table. Rounding out the lineup on April 12th is Outer Terror.
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Total Eclipse of My Fart

Episode 322: We chat about this week's PlayStation News including April’s Essential games, Jim Ryan’s Departure as well as so much more! By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:
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0:00 - INTRO 19:45 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 49:00 - LISTENER FEEDBACK 1:10:56 - UNICORN OVERLORD SALES 1:11:52 - PSPRO LABELS INCOMING 1:17:11 - APRIL ESSENTIAL GAMES 1:18:51 - JIM RYAN LEAVES THE BUILDING 1:22:15 - GEARBOX LAYOFFS 1:23:22 - JUDAS GAMEPLAY RELEASED 1:25:38 - NEW GAMES COMING TO PSN 1:26:10 - CLOSING

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Judas Overcorn

Episode 321:
In recent news, Cyberpunk 2077 is currently free to play on PS5 for the weekend, and a demo for Stellar Blade has been released, allowing progress to carry over to the full game. Bend Studio, the developers behind Days Gone, are ramping up for a new 'AAA live service' project. Additionally, there's a celebration of Jim Ryan's legacy with an iconic digital bobblehead. Helldivers 2 has emerged as the best-selling game of 2024 so far in the USA, and the PS5 Pro's proprietary upscaler, resembling DLSS, has garnered praise. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the official title for Amy Hennig's Marvel game, is set to launch in 2025. As for the new releases, they include titles like Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, Grandia HD Remaster, Planet Zoo, South Park: Snow Day, Sunny Cafe, Terra Memoria, Ario, and more throughout March.
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0:00 - INTRO 20:26 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING 26:25 - CYBERPUNK 2077 FREE ON PS5 THIS WEEKEND 28:09 - STELLAR BLADE DEMO 3/29 30:00 - BEND STUDIO HIRING FOR LIVE SERVICE GAME 40:58 - JIM RYAN DIGITAL BOBBLEHEAD 45:00 - HELLDIVERS 2 BEST SELLING GAME IN 2024 SO FAR 53:37 - DLLS UPSCALER LOOKS PROMISING FOR PS5 PRO 57:30 - MARVEL 1943: RISE OF THE HYDRA 1:02:40 - NEW GAMES 1:04:30 - CLOSING

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Evan Rides Into the Sunset

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