The PopCulturists

With the first State of Play since December, 2019 we all finally get a real deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. Sony have shown gameplay, customisation, a photo mode, and more showcasing what we should be expecting from Sucker Punch Productions. Ryan and Max break down this State of Play and discuss whether it is […]

This week CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will allow you to customise your character down to the… umm… front area. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss this new development along with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s “gameplay”, Mass Effect Remake, The Last of Us trailer, the possible return of THPS, and more TIME STAMPS […]

What a week it has been! We saw good reveals with the PS5’s first BIG RPG, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, confusing reveals with WWE 2k Battlegrounds, and unfortunate reveals with The Last of Us Part II leaks hitting the internet. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about this weeks reveals along with Moving Out impressions, […]

Horizon: Zero Dawn is considered one of the greatest PlayStation 4 exclusives and the rumoured PlayStation 5 sequel is coming in hot! Although there is still no official word around this highly anticipated return of Aloy, that hasn’t stopped a myriad of leaks and rumours. A quickly removed (and not so subtle) job listing on […]

There has been discussions everywhere around the PlayStation 5 and whether it will make it’s release date and how many Aussie Dollarydoos it will cost. A recent report from Bloomberg has stated that Sony will produce far fewer PS5 units for launch compared to the total it had for the PlayStation 4’s November 2013 release. […]

After what feels like decades, Final Fantasy VII Remake has released. Although hitting Aussie shores earlier than expected Ryan and Max have politely remained tight lipped until post release. With Max a massive FF fan, and Ryan not even a little, there is a lot hanging on this much anticipated remake. The pair also chat […]

It’s crazy times right now. There are unknowns everywhere. Well, there is another unknown to add to the list. The release date for The Last of Us Part II. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about what this means for Naughty Dog, PS4, PS5, and Ghost of Tsushima. They also chat Resident Evil 3 […]

Thanks to Capcom Australia, Ryan and Max have spent time with Resident Evil 3 Remake. Does the latest release from Capcom continue the awesome run of incredible releases? How does it compare to last years perfect remake of Resident Evil 2? Is this a remake you must play? A series of strange disappearances have been […]

After a couple of big games taking up their time, Ryan and Max FINALLY get to sit down and review Nioh 2. With Max (a soulsbourne fan) and Ryan (died in 11 seconds) coming into this title from Koei Tecmo title very different angles this was going to be an interesting review to say the […]

In the middle of the night on a Thursday Mark Cerny took to a digital stage to talk PlayStation 5. Was it the announcements that the populous were wanting? Did we get a console reveal? Date? Price? Nah. However what we did get was a hardcore deep dive into the hardware of PS5. SSDs, GPUs, […]

Thanks to Bethesda ANZ, Ryan and Max have spent the better part of the last week RIPPING and TEARING through DOOM Eternal, the latest from id Software. Well, let’s just say it. DOOM Eternal is rad! Hear the pair explain why this game is so great and what could do with some improvements. Developed by […]

When Kojima left Konami in 2015 there were a number of franchises left in the air. Metal Gear Solid was one, Silent Hill was another. The world was baffled with a sneaky playable trailer from the minds of Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro, and not just any trailer but a Silent Hill reboot! However […]

All of Max’s dreams have come true. This week Square Enix released the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo and we have some things to say! With one a hardcore FF fan, and the other an on the record hater, this conversation certainly got interesting. Ryan and Max also chat about The Last of Us coming […]

The second Ryan spotted Two Point Hospital it was love at first sight. The sim gameplay made his heart flutter. The silly named diseases made him giggle. This looked to be the perfect match. Spoilers. It is. In this weeks episode Ryan and Max sit down to share their thoughts and experiences in their review […]

It is one of the greatest debates within gaming communities: Story vs Gameplay. In this weeks episode Ryan and Max sit down and discuss their stance on what is the most important part of gaming as medium. The pair also chat Sony fearing Corona virus, potential new PSVR controllers, and a review of the Back […]

Seven years after it’s PlayStation Meeting reveal, multiple beta delays, and appearances in State of Plays, Dreams is here. Thanks to PlayStation Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending time with the latest from Media Molecule and boy do they have some things to say.| With the scope and size on offer with Dreams the […]

Pro grade controllers are everywhere. Almost every brand has jumped in. Razer, Astro, Nacon and more. So when the market is this loaded how do you stand out? In comes Thrustmaster with the eSwap Pro. Taking inspiration from the company’s modular racing sim range, the new controller delivers a truly unique piece of tech. With […]

This week Activision and Electronic Arts announced that they have even more remakes, remasters, and re-imaginings planned for the coming years. Along with the ongoing rumours of Bluepoint Games working on Demon souls, with the alleged backwards compatibility of the PS% is this even necessary Ryan and Max sit down and discuss whether the next […]

Thanks to PlayStation Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending time with Patapon 2 remastered. The PSP rhythm, god style, RPG-lite game has made it’s way to PS4 with a complete visual overhaul. Is this remaster worth your dollars? Will it have an appeal outside the PlayStation die-hards? The pair also discuss Cyberpunk 2077, Remote […]

Grand Theft Auto V is literally the biggest piece of entertainment EVER…. but when is the next one? As soon as GTA V dropped people were instantly clamouring for a sequel. So with any hyped and in demand title, everyone is scouring for any information they can. In this weeks episode Ryan and Max deep […]

It is with a heavy heart we have to share the news that a total of four games have been delayed. This week Ryan and Max chat about the delays of the big titles Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII remake, a possible PS5 reveal event, PS4 exclusives coming to PC, and Why Sony will NOT […]

A new year brings in changes all around, and that includes For The Players – The PopCulturists’ PlayStation Podcast. Please welcome Max Cooper as he becomes the NEW co-host of FTP. He joins Ryan to start the year off right with chats about PS%, new controller patents, CES, PSPlusPlays, rumours, Batman teasers, and more! TIME […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are now in 2020 and there are some PopC updates to send out. What will this year hold with For The Players – The PopCulturists’ PlayStation Podcast, The Young and The Wrestlers, Patreon, and the streams? ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO PODCAST ON iTUNES. Want to subscribe? – https://goo.gl/DoHVzr Follow us: […]

Just like every other podcast on the internet, it is time for our Game of the Year Awards. The 3rd Annual For The Players Game of the Year Awards! Josh returns alongside Ryan and Max to chat about their picks for the stand out games of 2020. Also in this final episode for 2019 they […]

As the year starts to wrap up a couple cool little games pop their heads up. This week Ryan and Max jumped into some VR with Audica, the latest from Rock Band alum Harmonix, and Tools Up!, an Overcooked influenced couch co-op from The Knights of Unity. They also chat about PS5, Resident Evil 3 […]