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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

It's the 350th episode of the podcast, so please celebrate us by getting a Platinum trophy, sharing this show with your friends, or donating to our Ko-Fi page!

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• Rumours and excitement around a new Astro Bot game announcement
• Controversy surrounding Neil Druckmann's interview and its impact on gaming perceptions
• PlayStation's venture into mobile gaming and its potential impact
• Controversy and response to the addition of uncensored costumes in Stellablaze
• Casting news for The Last of Us TV series

HOSTS

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

EPISODE TIMECODES

00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:20 - A New Astro Bot game announcement coming soon, according to a leak 00:09:20 - Neil Druckman quotes taken out of context 00:16:40 - More to the PlayStation Mobile platform fire 00:19:55 - Stellar Blades add in some outfits to please players 00:22:50 - Jeffrey Wright will reprise his role in The Last of Part II 0025:10 - Goodbye - join our Discord to chat to us, and support us on our Ko-Fi Page

RESOURCES

• A New Astro Bot Game Is Apparently Set To Be Announced In The Next Few Weeks
• Neil Druckmann Reckons Naughty Dog's Next Game Could "Redefine Mainstream Perceptions Of Gaming"
• PlayStation Is Seemingly Working On A New Mobile Games Platform
• Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath | Push Square
• The Last of Us season two casts Jeffrey Wright, reprising his role as Isaac | Eurogamer.net

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• 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 examine the PlayStation Showcase in 2023 and the games that were shown. What new releases have been announced? What hasn't? Does the showcase look better or worse in retrospect?

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• PlayStation's London Studio has closed, leading to discussions about studio closures in the gaming industry.
• Death Stranding 2 is progressing as planned, with motion capture and dialogue recording complete.
• There are rumours of a new PlayStation handheld that can run PS4 games, but the price, specs, and battery life will be important factors.

HOSTS

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

EPISODE TIMECODES

00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:25 - Today On The Show 00:03:11 - London Studio Says Goodbye 00:05:25 - Death Stranding 2 Recording Is Finished 00:15:00 - More Rumours For PlayStation Handheld 00:24:14 - Looking Back at The 2023 PlayStation Showcase 00:50:21 - Goodbye

RESOURCES

• PlayStation London Studio posts final goodbye, as it closes its doors forever | Eurogamer.net
• Death Stranding 2 Dialogue and Motion Capture Complete - PlayStation LifeStyle
• NewPlayStation Handheld Reported Again, Supposedly Runs PS4 Games
• PlayStation Showcase 2023: Everything announced and all the trailers - Explosion Network

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• 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 have TWO new bosses at the front of PlayStation, replacing Jim Ryan. Who are they, and what do we think they'll be doing as they split the workload?

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• There are rumours of a new PS2 emulator coming to the PS4 and PS5, as evidenced by a PS Store listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which mentions newly added features.
• Leaked set photos from The Last of Us TV series have sparked controversy among fans who are concerned that the actors playing Ellie and Dina don't look their age.
• Dylan and Ashley express frustration with the video game industry's tendency to start and close studios and discuss the impact on employees and the overall industry.
• They also discuss the lack of new and exciting games being added to PlayStation Plus and the disappointment of the current offerings.

HOSTS

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

EPISODE TIMECODES

00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:00 - Our New PlayStation Leaders 00:09:40 - PS Plus Extra & Deluxe Games For May 00:13:15 - PS Forms A New Studio 00:16:29 - A New PS2 Emulator Could Be Coming to PS5 00:21:41 - Why Are People Angry About The First Pics From The Last Of Us: Season 2? 00:27:14 - Goodbye

RESOURCES

• Sony Names PlayStation's New Bosses
• PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Red Dead Redemption 2, Deceive Inc., Crime Boss: Rockay City and more
• PlayStation Looks To Have Formed A New Studio With A Number Of Ex-Deviation Staff
• New PS2 Emulator Appears to Be Imminent on PS5, PS4 | Push Square
• Ellie & Dina’s Last Of Us Season 2 Set Photos Spark Age Discrepancy

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

Helldivers 2 players got really mad about having to connect their PC game to the PlayStation Network, and then it's walked back. What a week of drama!

HOSTS

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

RESOURCES

• PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 24, Ghostrunner 2, Tunic, Destiny 2: Lightfall
• Sony Is Walking Back Helldivers 2's Controversial Account Changes
• Sony Increases PlayStation Portal Stock, Celebrates With Accolades Trailer
• A New PS5 Update Is Coming That Makes It Easier To Share And Join Multiplayer Games

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 discussed the missing episode from last week, Metaphor: ReFantazio, PlayStation Trophies on PC and Top Spin's return.

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• Dylan and Ashley discuss PlayStation's quiet period and the possibility of ending the show due to a lack of news.
• They talk about the need for a SIM card slot in the PlayStation Portal and the features and shortcomings of Top Spin Tennis 25.
• They discuss the new PlayStation overlay and trophies coming to PC and speculate about the announcement of the PS5 Pro.
• The hosts express their excitement for the PS5 Pro and discuss the leaks and rumours surrounding it.

HOSTS

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

RESOURCES

• Metaphor: ReFantazio's Release Date And Special Editions Have Been Revealed
• PlayStation Trophies And A New PlayStation Overlay Are Coming To PC
• The Original PS5 Pro Video Has Been Taken Down By Sony

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