The first big PS5 release for 2021 is Returnal and it’s certainly something special. Dylan discusses his time with the game and his journey for the Platinum trophy. Spoilers: he really likes this one. That isn’t to say the game isn’t without some controversy with the game featuring no save feature leaving a sour taste in many mouths.

Also on the show this week Dylan and Ashley go over last week’s State of Play and that beautiful Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay. There are also some interesting tidbits coming out of the Epic vs Apple case in just its first day in court.

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Episode Timecodes

INTRO

00:00:00 - Hello

00:00:35 - Trophy Cabinet

PS GAMING

00:01:01 - Returnal Review

PS NEWS

00:45:01 - Among Us Is Coming To PS5/PS4

00:46:53 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gameplay Is Amazing

00:52:29 - Epic vs Apple Reveals PlayStation Cross-Play Details

00:59:22 - Discord Is Coming To PlayStation Next Year

OUTRO

01:05:22 - Goodbye

Resources:

Eurogamer

Among Us Confirmed For PS4, PS5 This Year

Press Start

PlayStation Is Partnering With Discord To Better Connect The Two Platforms

VG24/7

Returnal Dev Aware Of Players’ Need For Mid-Run Saves, But Has “Nothing To Announce”

Youtube

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – State of Play | PS5

Returnal - Gameplay Deep Dive With Housemarque | PS5

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Art by: Cherie Henriques

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