This week on PS This Is Awesome, Fred and Jake dive into the latest gaming headlines, including Sony’s massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success and the ongoing debate around AI in gaming after Stellar Blade developer Shift Up defended its character Evie against “AI slop” accusations. We discuss Sony’s future without physical game discs, PS5 production staying on track despite memory shortages, the growing size of Control Resonant, August’s PlayStation Plus lineup, and concerns surrounding the budget of the upcoming Fable reboot. Fred shares his thoughts on Ghost of Yotei, Jake talks about A Plague Tale Requiem and Halo Combat Evolved, and the guys revisit listener feedback about the extreme wildfire smoke and air quality issues affecting parts of the country. It’s another packed episode covering the biggest stories shaping the future of PlayStation and gaming.

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Today's episode dives into a massive week of gaming news, with Bethesda making some of the biggest announcements in years—from a new Obsidian-developed Fallout game and Fallout 5 entering development, to Starfield updates and Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters. We also talk about the success of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, the God of War series recasting Kratos, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse looking like a return to form, and whether classic franchises are better served by nostalgia or innovation. Plus, Fred jumps back into the Castlevania collection, we discuss the impressive Microsoft Flight Simulator VR2 update, and cover this week’s new game releases.

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Fred and Jake are back for Episode 429, talking about what they’ve been playing and the biggest PlayStation news of the week.

Fred shares his thoughts on Red Dead Redemption II along with finishing Unhinged and Fallout on Netflix. Jake talks about Luna Abyss and being on the final mission. The guys also discuss the rumor that Xbox may allow players to convert physical discs into digital versions of their games.

They cover the PlayStation Summer Sale, the massive launch of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, updates on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Xbox studio changes, and the latest details on The Blood of Dawnwalker.

As always, expect plenty of PlayStation discussion, industry speculation, and a few laughs along the way.

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This week on PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred talks about finally beating Bramble: The Mountain King and hopping back into the action with Battlefield 6, Jake talks about his last jam of 007 First Light before the guys dive into one of the biggest PlayStation stories in years.

Sony has officially confirmed that beginning in January 2028, all new first-party PlayStation games will release digitally only, signaling the end of physical game discs. While the move has felt inevitable for years, the announcement sparked passionate debate about game ownership, preservation, collecting, and what this means for the future of the PlayStation brand.

That naturally leads into a conversation about the PlayStation 6, with recent reports suggesting the console has slipped to a 2029 launch window. If those reports are accurate, could Sony's next console be fully digital—and could it also become the most expensive PlayStation ever?

The guys also break down the July PlayStation Plus Essential lineup featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023), For the King II, and CrossCode, discuss Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Remaster finally making its way to PS5 after a year on Xbox, and wrap things up with thoughts on Unhinged on Netflix.

As always, expect plenty of PlayStation discussion, industry speculation, and a few laughs along the way.

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EPISODE 427 - Directive 8020 Let’s Go

This week on PS THIS IS AWESOME, Jake reports back on 007 while Fred discusses Directive 8020, Bramble, and his continued Balatro addiction. We dive into Tencent's reported retreat from some Japanese game investments, Marvel's Wolverine's surprisingly bizarre accessibility options, Kojima's mysterious new horror project OD, and CD Projekt Red's ongoing efforts to rebuild trust ahead of The Witcher 4. Plus, Sony recommits to annual single-player blockbusters while rumors swirl that the PS6 could be delayed due to rising hardware costs.

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The "Not-E3" showcase week just completely rewrote the future of the PS5, and we are losing our minds! In this episode of PS This Is Awesome!, we break down every single major announcement across the State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and that absolute bombshell of an Xbox Showcase.

Yes, you read that right—Halo is officially coming to PlayStation! We dive deep into Microsoft’s massive multiplatform strategy shift, including the Halo: Combat Evolved UE5 remake hitting this July, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and the Fable reboot.

Plus, we recap Sony's massive first-party updates—including a firm September release date for Marvel’s Wolverine and the reveal of God of War: Laufey—and round up the biggest third-party megatons like Persona 6, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, and the Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake.

Finally, we deliver a reality check for anyone still holding onto last gen: the cross-gen era is officially dead. We pinpoint the tiny handful of titles still coming to PS4 (looking at you, Modern Warfare 4) and explain why publishers have finally cut the cord.

Games covered in this episode: Marvel's Wolverine, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Fable, God of War: Laufey, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Persona 6, Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Control Resonant, and many more!

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We start with the launch success of 007: First Light, which reportedly sold 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours. The title also comes with a staggering production budget of around $200 million, with Danish media calling it the country’s most expensive entertainment export to date—highlighting just how high the stakes are for modern blockbuster game development.

Next, fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have something new to look forward to, as a long-rumored DLC titled “Songs of the Past” is reportedly in development. Set for a 2027 release, it’s said to follow the same large-scale expansion style as the game’s previous acclaimed story additions.

In preservation news, the Stop Killing Games movement scored a notable win in California with the passage of AB 1921, also referred to as the “Protect Our Games Act.” The legislation is being viewed as an important step toward protecting digital ownership rights and preventing games from being permanently disabled or removed.

Finally, industry icon Hideo Kojima made an unexpected appearance in a surreal AI-generated short film created for Prada. The collaboration blends fashion marketing with experimental AI media, continuing Kojima’s long-standing interest in unconventional storytelling formats.

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This episode covers a packed week in PlayStation news, starting with a controversial Darksiders upgrade that highlights ongoing differences between Xbox’s Smart Delivery approach and PlayStation’s paid upgrade model. We also break down growing concerns around PS5 account security and the rise of social engineering scams in an all-digital ecosystem.

From there, we look at a viral PlayStation timeline app that turns your gaming history into a personal nostalgia snapshot, alongside renewed excitement around inFAMOUS rumors and what they say about fans wanting older franchises back. We also dive into major Bungie news, including the lack of a Destiny 3 plan and reports of upcoming layoffs, raising big questions about the studio’s future direction.

To close, we discuss the latest PS Plus price increases across Extra and Premium tiers and what that means for long-term value, before wrapping with the newly announced State of Play on June 2nd featuring over 60 minutes of PS5 updates and a closer look at Wolverine.

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