Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show

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What's Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show about?

Beyond is IGN’s flagship PlayStation show, the place where we break down all the latest Sony news and announcements, share our impressions on what we’re playing - new and old - but most importantly, celebrate the fun and camaraderie of gaming.

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Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show episodes:

04.17.2024
PS5 Pro: Down The Rabbit Hole With “Project Trinity” Details - Beyond 844
This week, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU creative director, Surgent Studios founder and former assassin Abubakar Salim joins us to discuss his upcoming Metroidvania, and the journey from starring in a video game to developing one. Meanwhile, more PS5 Pro details...
04.10.2024
Star Wars Outlaws Looks Like a Wretched Hive of Fun and Villainy - Beyond 843
We just got a brand new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s open-world action adventure set in the beloved galaxy far, far away. Specifically, it’s set in the grimy criminal underworld between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the...
04.03.2024
Now’s The Best Time For a Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld (Or Maybe The Worst) - Beyond 842
We would love Sony to make a successor to the PlayStation Portable and PS Vita, but does it make sense? On the one hand, portable consoles are all the rage, between Nintendo Switch’s record-breaking success and a Switch 2 (or...
03.27.2024
Rise of the Ronin VS Dragons Dogma 2: Which is right for you? - Beyond 841
This week, we’re eatin’ good! Two massive sprawling open-world action RPGs just dropped, Dragon’s Dogma II and Rise of the Ronin but… which one is worth your time? Join Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Mitchell Saltzman as they compare and...
03.20.2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Big Awesome Open-World Game That’s Full of Surprises - Beyond 840
There’s plenty to talk about this week! The leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specs have Max and Brian speculating about who exactly needs a mid-century modern mid-generation refresh, aside from people who want the best possible console experience for Grand Theft...
03.13.2024
Helldivers 2 F**king Rules, Here’s Why - Beyond 839
Helldivers 2 kicks ass. This isn’t news, obviously. You probably know that already and you’re probably one of the millions of players spreading democracy throughout the galaxy at this very moment. That said, WHY is this game such a hit?...
03.01.2024
With Layoffs Like These, Are AAA Games Sustainable? - Beyond 838
What’s happening in the video game industry? The BEYOND crew discuss the recent layoffs happening in the games industry, including Sony announcing a significant amount of layoffs hitting PlayStation. The #PlayStation layoffs affected 900 staff members, with Jim Ryan issuing...
02.22.2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Delivers on the Promise of the Remake Trilogy - Beyond 837
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is almost here, and the reviews are in! Michael Higham joins us to discuss his thoughts on the game (which he scored a 9 out of 10, something we totally forgot to mention on the show)...
02.14.2024
How Xbox Games Coming PS5 is Win-Win For (Almost) Everyone - Beyond 836
In this episode of Beyond, we dive deep into the thrilling possibility of Xbox games launching on PlayStation platforms, marking a potential shift in the console wars as we know them. With rumors swirling about Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of...
02.07.2024
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Is an Avalanche of New Features - Beyond 835
Sony’s second State of Play of 2024 was a feast of details on the next chapter of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII revival, not the least of which was the confirmation of the game's demo (which you can download now!)...
02.01.2024
Sony's PlayStation State of Play Was Packed With Surprises For The PS5 - Beyond 834
The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is the topic of discussion in this episode of BEYOND! Akeem, Max, Brian and Jada break down what we saw, from titles like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Silent...
01.24.2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is SO Good - Beyond 833
The entire Beyond crew is finally back together again and this time, we talk about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and how much of a breath of fresh air it is. As if the year hasn't already gotten off to...
01.17.2024
Metal Gear Solid: All The Bosses, Ranked - Beyond 832
Metal Gear Solid has no shortage of memorable boss fights, but which boss is the best boss of all? Is it The Boss, or is that too obvious? This week, your regularly scheduled PlayStation discussion takes a back seat in...
01.10.2024
Who’d Win in a Fight, Leon S. Kennedy or Joel McLastofus? - Beyond 831
SPOILER WARNING! We absolutely spoil stuff that happens in The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2, so if you haven’t played either of those games… Go do that before watching/listening to this week’s show. Anyway, in addition to fiercely...
01.02.2024
We Beat 2023, Let's Start New Year+ - Beyond 830
Happy New Year! In this week’s Beyond, which we pre-recorded two weeks ago, we discuss how there’s a ton of potential for A24 and Kojima Productions’ upcoming Death Stranding live-action feature film adaptation to capture a lot of the game’s...
12.20.2023
The Last of Us Online & The Live Service Problem - Beyond 829
The Last of Us Online is officially not happening, according to a disappointing but unsurprising announcement from Naughty Dog. We reflect on how this call is ultimately probably for the best, but still a bummer, and one that is symptomatic...
12.13.2023
The Best PlayStation Game of 2023 Goes To... | Beyond 828
There were a ton of incredible games to play on PlayStation in 2023, so join us as we highlight a few of our favorites from this massive year. In March, Resident Evil 4 Remake was one of the first games...
12.06.2023
GTA 6 Is On Track To Be The Biggest Game In History - Beyond 827
You’ve probably heard by now that Grand Theft Auto VI has been revealed, first unofficially (again) and then officially, by way of an incredibly slick trailer courtesy of Rockstar Games. It’s been a decade and change since GTA V was...
11.29.2023
The GOTY Categories Nobody Else Is Doing - Beyond 826
This week on Beyond, we unpack the long-rumored official reveal of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which might cost a few extra bucks, but seems to actually have more going for it than good looks. The roguelike “No...
11.21.2023
What’s The Best PlayStation Controller, Ever? | Beyond 825
In honor of the PlayStation Portal, the latest addition to Sony’s ever-growing menagerie of bizarre ways to play games, we decided to hold a little tournament to pick the one true best controller. Y’know, from the dozen arbitrarily selected contestants...
11.15.2023
Okay, Fine: PlayStation Portal Actually Sounds Pretty Cool - Beyond 824
After much discussion of PlayStation Portal, Sony’s dedicated remote play device for PlayStation 5, the reviews are in, and according to IGN’s reviewer Seth Macy, it sounds like a surprisingly well-designed accessory aside from a few odd shortcomings. Seth joins Max Scoville...
11.08.2023
The Missing Spider-Man 2 Features We Want Patched - Beyond 823
This week on Beyond, there’s plenty to talk about! We’ve got a laundry-list of missing gameplay features in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that were present in previous games that Insomniac hopefully patches. Okay, maybe stealing The Vulture’s wallet wasn’t a feature....
11.03.2023
Greatest PS5 Game Bracket w/ Greg Miller & Blessing Adeoye Jr. - Beyond 822
We invade Kinda Funny's studio for a special Beyond and P.S. I Love You XOXO crossover featuring Greg Miller and Blessing Adeoye Jr. in our lead up to IGN vs. Kinda Funny Charity event! What's the greatest PlayStation 5 game...
10.27.2023
Unmasking Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Bryan Intihar - Beyond 821
SPOILER ALERT!!! On this week’s episode of Podcast Beyond, Insomniac’s Creative Director Bryan Intihar stopped by to discuss everything Spider-Man 2. We explore the reveals we saw coming, the twists that caught us off-guard, the stuff that was planned for...
10.16.2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review Discussion - Beyond 820
The Podcast Beyond crew joins Simon Cardy with a deep dive into our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review. There's so much to unpack here from the good, the bad, and the ugly with Spider-Man 2's technical achievements, how it differs from...
10.11.2023
PS5 Slim Finally Got Announced and We’re Not Impressed - Beyond 819
The PlayStation 5 Slim has finally been revealed and... it definitely looks like a PS5. We've got some words about the PS5 Slim's higher price point, too! But with the announcement also comes PS2's 23rd anniversary and we dive into...
10.03.2023
The Last of Us Multiplayer Has Had More Bad News Than Updates - Beyond 818
Join Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Akeem Lawanson as we delve into another packed episode of Podcast BEYOND! We kick things off with the seismic news of Jim Ryan's upcoming retirement from Sony, examining his legacy with the...
09.26.2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Finally What We Wanted in 2020, And More - Beyond 817
In this episode of Podcast Beyond, we discuss Sony's recent investigation following claims of a breach by a ransomware group and what this could mean for the company's systems. Next, we venture into the neon-lit streets of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom...
09.19.2023
We Played Spider-Man 2: Hands-On First Impressions - Beyond 816
Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 preview took place recently, and we jump in and break down Spider-Man gameplay, combat, city traversal and more. Akeem and our guest, IGN’s very own Benjamin Watts, share their Spider-Man 2 first impressions, what it’s like controlling...
09.14.2023
State of Play Recap: Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, & Resident Evil 4 - Beyond Bonus Episode
The State of Play had a number of new trailers starring some familiar upcoming games and the Podcast Beyond crew dives in! Foamstars continues to be something that looks better and better the more we see of it, and Spider-Man...
09.13.2023
Lies of P Review Discussion - Beyond 815
It's no secret that Lies of P has a lot of FromSoftware DNA, specifically that of the beloved PlayStation-exclusive Bloodborne. This week Beyond's resident Bloodborne fanboys Max Scoville and Brian Altano are joined by Travis "Tie Guy" Northup, who reviewed...
09.05.2023
Is The PS+ Subscription Hike a Certified Negative for PS5 Owners? - Beyond 814
In this episode of Podcast Beyond, brace yourselves, PlayStation Plus subscribers, because a price hike is on the horizon! Is there any silver lining in these cost adjustments, or are we in for the same old story with this month's...
08.29.2023
gamescom 2023 Was Great, But Where Was Sony? - Beyond 813
In a very special post-gamescom 2023 episode of Beyond, we discuss some of the coolest games (and other stuff) we saw at the world’s largest gaming convention. While we were very happy to get new details on games like Little...
08.22.2023
The Biggest Announcements and Reveals from gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 - Beyond Bonus Episode
With half the Beyond crew off to gamescom 2023 in Germany, Akeem Lawanson and Jada Griffin hold down the fort with very special guests Kat Bailey and Parris Lilly, talking about the biggest reveals coming out of gamescom Opening Night...
08.16.2023
Lords of the Fallen: Why We’re Already Falling For This Soulslike - Beyond 812
00:00:10 - Intro & the PS5 Slim Was Leaked? 00:21:10 - We've Played Lords of the Fallen 00:36:18 - What Are the Stupidest Things You've Done in Baldur's Gate 3? 00:50:54 - Mitchell Competed at EVO 2023! 01:02:05 - Gran Turismo Movie Impressions &...
08.08.2023
The Red Dead Redemption Re-Release Stings for PlayStation Owners - Beyond 811
Rockstar’s recently announced re-release of Red Dead Redemption has a lot of fans feeling seriously disappointed, with good reason. Some of the backlash is a result of high expectations, but this latest port doesn’t do Rockstar’s legacy justice. That said,...
08.02.2023
Twisted Metal is More Proof Games Make Better Shows Than Movies - Beyond 810
00;01;03;29 Twisted Metal 00;19;25;15 Lords of the Fallen 00;30;06;17 Remnant II 00;47;30;06 All Hail Glorbo 00;53;21;25 More News 01;04;21;14 Capcom stuff 01;13;51;00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.25.2023
The Best Highlights from San Diego ComicCon 2023! - Beyond 809
Get ready for a supercharged San Diego Comic-Con edition of IGN's Beyond! Join us, Max Scoville, along with Brian Altano, Akeem Lawanson, and the awesome Lisa Wallen - a stand-up comedian, Twitch streamer, and fellow weeb! We learned more about...
07.18.2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Break Down with Stig Asmussen - Beyond 804 Redux
We're busy with SDCC this week, so we wanted to resurface this deep dive look at Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with game director Stig Asmussen. With everything from why we couldn't change Cal's hair color to the crazy [REDACTED] with...
07.11.2023
Will EA's Black Panther Just Be Another Superhero Game? - Beyond 808
In this week's show, we'll dive into EA's highly anticipated Black Panther game and explore its potential to stand out among other superhero games. We'll also discuss future Marvel games, sharing our wishlist and realistic expectations for characters like Blade,...
06.27.2023
Will Final Fantasy XVI Attract a New Generation of Fans? - Beyond 807
Jump into the world of Final Fantasy XVI with us as we pull back the curtain on what makes this game tick. From the insane boss battles to the incredibly well-realized characters and their relationships that, believe it or not,...
06.20.2023
Was This Sony’s Weakest Summer of Announcements Yet? - Beyond 806
But also: does it even matter? This week join Max Scoville along with IGN’s Kat Bailey and Ben Watts, plus special guest Kahlief Adams from the podcast SpawnOnMe. We frantically recap some of the highlights of the vaguely E3-shaped blob...
06.14.2023
Our Favorite Summer of Gaming Reveals - Beyond 805
In this special IGN Summer of Gaming and Capcom Showcase post-show, the Podcast Beyond team dives into their favorite game reveals of the week! From tons of surprise announcements including Star Wars Outlaws, Path of the Goddess, and Like a...
06.06.2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Spoilercast with Stig Asmussen - Beyond 804
In this spoiler-filled episode of Podcast Beyond, we have Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's game director Stig Asmussen along with us on a deep dive on how the game came together. With everything from why we couldn't change Cal's hair color...
05.31.2023
The PlayStation Showcase Felt Like a State of Play - Beyond 803
Sony's PlayStation May Showcase had some excellent reveals like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Remake, and Spider-man 2, but it left us with a lot more questions about the other first party Sony studios. Did the showcase live up...
05.24.2023
Sony PlayStation Showcase: The Best Reveals - Beyond 802
Sony's PlayStation Showcase was packed full of exciting new trailers, we're here to talk about some of our favorite reveals! We saw everything from a new gameplay trailer for Dragon's Dogma II (FINALLY!!!!!! - Red, the Producer) to tons of...
05.16.2023
10 Zelda Alternatives for PlayStation - Beyond 801
In this week's episode of Podcast Beyond, we check out a fun new game from Rez Infinite developer, Enhance! Humanity is the latest PS5 release that puts you in control of a dog made of light, guiding a stream of...
05.09.2023
Unpacking Iconic PlayStation Moments & the Best Year in Gaming - Beyond 800
05.02.2023
Jedi Survivor: A Great Game Overshadowed by a Messy Launch - Beyond 799
This week, join Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Josh Du and Mitchell Saltzman as they chat Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which is an excellent game despite its widespread technical issues and bugs at launch. We debate which lightsaber stance is superior,...
04.26.2023
Sony Acquires Another Studio, But Are Its First-Party Titles Better Than Xbox? - Beyond 798
With Sony’s acquisition of Firewalk Studios, the Beyond crew breaks down the long list of AAA-games the 20+ game studios have under its belts. Xbox and PlayStation are neck and neck in regards to the amount of studios each own,...

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Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show episodes:

PS5 Pro: Down The Rabbit Hole With “Project Trinity” Details - Beyond 844

Star Wars Outlaws Looks Like a Wretched Hive of Fun and Villainy - Beyond 843

Now’s The Best Time For a Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld (Or Maybe The Worst) - Beyond 842

Rise of the Ronin VS Dragons Dogma 2: Which is right for you? - Beyond 841

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Big Awesome Open-World Game That’s Full of Surprises - Beyond 840

Helldivers 2 F**king Rules, Here’s Why - Beyond 839

With Layoffs Like These, Are AAA Games Sustainable? - Beyond 838

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Delivers on the Promise of the Remake Trilogy - Beyond 837

How Xbox Games Coming PS5 is Win-Win For (Almost) Everyone - Beyond 836

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Is an Avalanche of New Features - Beyond 835

Sony's PlayStation State of Play Was Packed With Surprises For The PS5 - Beyond 834

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is SO Good - Beyond 833

Metal Gear Solid: All The Bosses, Ranked - Beyond 832

Who’d Win in a Fight, Leon S. Kennedy or Joel McLastofus? - Beyond 831

We Beat 2023, Let's Start New Year+ - Beyond 830

The Last of Us Online & The Live Service Problem - Beyond 829

The Best PlayStation Game of 2023 Goes To... | Beyond 828

GTA 6 Is On Track To Be The Biggest Game In History - Beyond 827

The GOTY Categories Nobody Else Is Doing - Beyond 826

What’s The Best PlayStation Controller, Ever? | Beyond 825

Okay, Fine: PlayStation Portal Actually Sounds Pretty Cool - Beyond 824

The Missing Spider-Man 2 Features We Want Patched - Beyond 823

Greatest PS5 Game Bracket w/ Greg Miller & Blessing Adeoye Jr. - Beyond 822

Unmasking Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Bryan Intihar - Beyond 821

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review Discussion - Beyond 820

PS5 Slim Finally Got Announced and We’re Not Impressed - Beyond 819

The Last of Us Multiplayer Has Had More Bad News Than Updates - Beyond 818

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Finally What We Wanted in 2020, And More - Beyond 817

We Played Spider-Man 2: Hands-On First Impressions - Beyond 816

State of Play Recap: Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, & Resident Evil 4 - Beyond Bonus Episode

Lies of P Review Discussion - Beyond 815

Is The PS+ Subscription Hike a Certified Negative for PS5 Owners? - Beyond 814

gamescom 2023 Was Great, But Where Was Sony? - Beyond 813

The Biggest Announcements and Reveals from gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 - Beyond Bonus Episode

Lords of the Fallen: Why We’re Already Falling For This Soulslike - Beyond 812

The Red Dead Redemption Re-Release Stings for PlayStation Owners - Beyond 811

Twisted Metal is More Proof Games Make Better Shows Than Movies - Beyond 810

The Best Highlights from San Diego ComicCon 2023! - Beyond 809

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Break Down with Stig Asmussen - Beyond 804 Redux

Will EA's Black Panther Just Be Another Superhero Game? - Beyond 808

Will Final Fantasy XVI Attract a New Generation of Fans? - Beyond 807

Was This Sony’s Weakest Summer of Announcements Yet? - Beyond 806

Our Favorite Summer of Gaming Reveals - Beyond 805

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Spoilercast with Stig Asmussen - Beyond 804

The PlayStation Showcase Felt Like a State of Play - Beyond 803

Sony PlayStation Showcase: The Best Reveals - Beyond 802

10 Zelda Alternatives for PlayStation - Beyond 801

Unpacking Iconic PlayStation Moments & the Best Year in Gaming - Beyond 800

Jedi Survivor: A Great Game Overshadowed by a Messy Launch - Beyond 799

Sony Acquires Another Studio, But Are Its First-Party Titles Better Than Xbox? - Beyond 798