Discord will be even better on PS5 now, with direct integration to chats, and we will also discuss the new games coming to the PlayStation Plus library.

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• We discuss their expectations for upcoming PlayStation announcements and express their excitement for new game releases.
• We also talk about the PlayStation Plus game catalogue for June and share their thoughts on the available games.
• Dylan & Ashley discuss the new feature that allows PS5 players to join Discord voice chat directly from their console.
• We speculate on the demand for a Bloodborne PC port and share their opinions on the possibility of it happening.

HOSTS

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

RESOURCES

• Hands-On With Astro Bot: Pure Joy
• PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, After Us and more
• PS5 players will soon be able to join Discord voice chat directly from their console – PlayStation.Blog
• Hidetaka Miyazaki 'Knows for a Fact' FromSoftware Devs Want a Bloodborne PC Port | Push Square

PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

LINKS

• All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
• Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

There was not a lot of PlayStation-related news at Summer Game Fest, but Phantom Blade Zero closed Summer Game Fest, and Astro Bot got an update.

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• We discuss the Xbox Showcase and the games announced for PlayStation
• Astro's Playroom receives a new update with new trophies
• The 8K tag is removed from PlayStation 5 boxes
• New outfits are announced for Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• PS2 Classics are launched on PS5 with trophies
• We briefly mention the gameplay of Phantom Blade and the pricing of Astrobots

HOSTS

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

EPISODE TIMECODES

• 00:00:00 - Hello
• 00:02:59 - Astro's Playroom Update
• 00:06:20 - Removal of 8K Tag from PlayStation 5 Boxes
• 00:10:32 - New Outfits for Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• 00:12:26 - Phantom Blade Gameplay at Summer Games Fest
• 00:25:37 - Astro Bot's Preorders and Pricing

RESOURCES

• Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere | Push Square
• Sony Appears to Remove 8K Tag From PlayStation 5 Boxes - IGN
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets eight "new" suits next week - Explosion Network
• Hands-On Preview: Phantom Blade Zero Rips
• Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Not Another Soulslike, Offers Multiple Difficulty Options | Push Square

PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

LINKS

• All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
• Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the May 2024 State of Play, which includes the first gameplay for Conrod and the reveal of a new Astro Bot game.

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• State of Play event showcased a variety of games and announcements, sparking discussions and opinions from the hosts.
• The Neil Druckmann interview controversy raised questions about Sony's internal PR and the impact of misrepresentation.
• Days of Play and PlayStation Plus monthly games offer exciting opportunities for gamers to explore new titles and experiences.
• The addition of PS2 games to the classics catalogue and the announcement of various game releases generated interest and anticipation among the hosts and listeners. Discussion of video game trailers and upcoming releases
• Excitement for VR games and new game announcements
• Humorous show-and-tell moment

HOSTS

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

RESOURCES

• Sony removes interview with Neil Druckmann, issues apology | GamesIndustry.biz
• Days of Play 2024 celebration starts today with sales, new PS Plus Games and much more - Explosion Network
• PlayStation State of Play - May 2024: All the trailers & news - Explosion Network
• Every PlayStation Reference We Could Find In The Astro Bot Trailer

PLATINUM EXPLOSION: A PLAYSTATION PODCAST CREDITS

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

LINKS

• All Episodes: https://platinumexplosion.podbean.com/
• Support Us - Buy Us A Coffee: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion