Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

We discuss the State of Play from February 2023, Dylan’s continued journey with PS VR2 and more. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Adapting the “Left Behind” DLC that was released for The Last of Us, this week’s episode takes us back to the night everything changed for Ellie. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support U...

With his hands on PS VR2 and head in the virtual worlds of Horizon: Call of the Mountain and more, Dylan details his first 24 hours with the new headset. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast S...

We hit another pivotal episode with one of the significant story beats in the first game, while also many hints and forward shadowing taking place for what’s to come in HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us games. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes:...

Why haven’t we had a State of Play the week prior to the release of PS VR2? Could we still get one… maybe? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Resources: Explosion Network PSP CLASSIC SYPHON FILTER: DARK MIRROR LOOKS TO BE COMING TO PS PLUS DELUXE SOON Push Square Kojima Would Have Had to Rewrite Death Stranding 2 if Elle Fanning Refu...

We discuss episode five of HBO’s The Last of Us series, ‘Endure and Survive.’ Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss Apex Legends adding Team Deathmatch for the 16th season of the game, as well as the changes to some of the legends, and the production of PS VR2 possibly being slowed down. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:08 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS 00:01:49 - PlayStation Plus Games For Feb...

We discuss the fourth episode of The Last of Us, ‘Please Hold to My Hand.’ This episode features many fan favourite moments from the game but also introduced the series’ first characters created just for the show. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episode...

After getting hands-on with the DualSense Edge and playing through Forspoken, Dylan has thoughts on both. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:46 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING 00:01:11 - Forspoken Review 00:15:37 - DualSense Edge Review PS NEWS 00:31:59 - Leaked Horizon Multiplayer 00:36:54 -...

We discuss “Long, Long Time,” the third episode of HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We’re back for 2023 to deliver your weekly PlayStation discussions, news and more. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:32 - Trophy Cabinet PS NEWS 00:02:11 - Most Downloaded PS Games Of 2022 00:06:44 - DualSense Edge Is Out This Week 00:10:00 - Returnal Is Coming To PC 00:11:22 - Project...

Our spoiler discussion for The Last of Us, Episode 2, “Infected.” The one in which Ellie meets her first clicker. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosio...

We discuss the premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us series, “When You’re Lost in the Darkness,” which was directed by Craig Mazin. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosion-podcast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi...

In the final episode of Platinum Explosion for 2022, Dylan and Ashley go over 20 questions to try and predict PlayStation in 2023. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Inspired by: This Resetera thread Platinum Explosion Credits Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/platinum-explosio...

We talk about the demos for Forspoken and Season: A Letter to the Future. Plus, the reveals from The Game Awards: Death Stranding 2, Final Fantasy XVI, and more. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:02:37 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING 00:02:55 - Forspoken Demo Thoughts 00:11:06 - Seasons: A Lett...

We discuss the trailer for The Last of Us series coming to HBO next year, which looks fantastic. Also on the show, Monster Hunter Rise and Neon White are coming to PlayStation soon, and the PlayStation Plus games for December 2022. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS NEWS 00:1:44 - PlayStati...

PlayStation could be putting an end to the shovelware Platinums taking over the PlayStation Store, so get them while you can! We also discuss an idea about a trophy level above Platinum, God of War Ragnarok selling 5.1 million in a week and the Call of Duty deal with Activision/Xbox/PlayStation. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Epi...

We talk about the future games from Santa Monica studio, and if they’ll be God of War or not. And we also discuss the Spider-Man 2 re-casting announced. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello PS GAMING 00:01:44 - Ash's God of War Update 00:03:25 - Spoilercast... soon PS NEWS 00:06:00 - Sony Santa...

PlayStation VR2 pre-orders are live, Ash has started is God of War Ragnarok journey and we could be getting a Horizon MMO. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:08 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING 00:01:23 - God of War Ragnarok Impressions from Ash 00:06:58 - God of War Ragnarok Makes PlayStation...

PS VR2 has a release date & price, so we discuss if it’s too much, or the price doesn’t really matter — we need it! Talking about needing it, The Last of Us HBO officially has a January premiere date. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:03:50 - Trophy Cabinet PS GAMING 00:04:07 - God of...

God of War Ragnarok review time but worry not as Dylan is completely SPOILER FREE. We also touch on the leaked HBO release date for The Last of Us (proven correct after recording) and talk about the leaks and weird trailers behind Kratos’ latest adventure. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00...

Dylan has had his hands on God of War Ragnarok and talks about his time with the first few hours of the game. Is it living up to expectations? Or exceeding them, boy? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:02 - Trophy Cabinet 00:01:16 - God of War Ragnarok Leaks - Be Careful! PS GAMING 00:03...

Take some more Death Stranding 2 rumours, a little discussion around the PS5 Pro and very early PS Star Impressions and call it episode 279 of this podcast. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:49 - PlayStation Stars Impressions PS NEWS 00:07:50 - PS Plus Extra/Deluxe Games For October 00:...

Another tease from Hideo Kojima showed up at PAX AUS 2022 this past week, but what does it mean? Is it Death Stranding 2 or something else? Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:39 - Ash's PAX Pannel Pitch PS NEWS 00:06:19 - God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold 00:08:17 - Persona 5 Royal Tabel Top...

Horizon Zero Dawn is being remade or remastered, or something like that and we’re not too sure why. And Dylan gets angry about trophies. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:00:32 - PAX AUS is this week THE NEWS 00:03:38 - PS Plus Essential Games For October 00:06:15 - Do We Need A Remake/Rem...