The PlayStation Effect

Link... Link... this might be a PlayStation podcast, but we couldn't ignore The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Check out our spoiler-free review. Plus, we are choosing the greatest PS5 games of all time... so far. From Baldur's Gate 3 to Cyberpunk 2077, where will this generation's best PlayStation games rank? Timestamps: 00:01:06 – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake 00:20:58 –...

Let's talk GOATs. In this special episode, we are choosing the greatest PS3 and PS4 games of all time. There's just one big catch: we're doing it in on-air in real-time! From Grand Theft Auto IV to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, where will the biggest classics rank? Timestamps: 00:01:11 – How our ranking system works 00:02:02 – Top 10 best PS3 games ever made 00:15:25 – Top 10 best PS4 games ever made

This ain't good. Sony is staying disc-less, BioWare is dead, and the next Mass Effect is cancelled. We'll give our brutally honest reactions to all this bad news. Plus, XBOX revealed their plans for their next-gen console and Game Pass. Should PlayStation be concerned? Timestamps: 00:00:58 – RIP BioWare and Mass Effect 00:09:20 – Sony re-confirms NO discs 00:17:48 – XBOX next-gen console plans

Ahh... nostalgia. In this special episode, we are choosing the greatest PS1 and PS2 games of all time. There's just one catch: we're doing it in on-air in real-time! From Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to Final Fantasy X, where will PlayStation's biggest classics rank? Timestamps: 00:01:12 – How our ranking system works 00:02:16 – Top 10 best PS1 games ever made 00:16:44 – Top 10 best PS2 game...

Shots fired. Nintendo took a stand for physical games and Sony is feeling the heat. So, we'll discuss where we think PlayStation should go from here. Plus, we'll give our unbiased review of Gears of War: E-Day, followed by revealing our top ten PlayStation franchises of all time — dead or alive. Timestamps: 00:01:00 – Gears of War: E-Day review (spoiler-free) 00:08:28 – Nintendo stands up for phys...

Wow, Naughty Dog. Uncharted is back, The Last of Us is MIA, and Intergalactic is going dark until 2027. So, let's unpack what this means for PlayStation. Then, we'll also discuss the rumors about Sly Cooper and Ape Escape, along with the base PS5's new QSSR upscaler, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control Resonant, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:35 – Where is our co-host? (the truth) 00:01:07 – Control Reson...

Welcome back, guardians. Destiny is back, Bungie is sorry, and we're going to talk about it. Plus, we'll discuss the huge changes happening at XBOX — including Halo going to Activision and Obsidian moving to Bethesda as they develop the next Fallout. Also, a new Game of the Year contender is here... and it's CONTROL Resonant. Timestamps: 00:01:00 – Control Resonant 00:08:46 – Bungie's comeback 00:...

Put on your tinfoil hats. It's time to make some bold and brutally honest predictions about PlayStation — from first-party announcements to the PS6. Plus, we will also give our spoiler-free reviews of Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and the controversial Resident Evil movie. Timestamps: 00:01:02 – Marvel's Wolverine review 00:07:51 – The Blood of Dawnwalker review 00:09:29 – Resident...

When it rains, it pours. From bad Wolverine reviews to Sony screwing over Hideo Kojima and lying about it, we will give our brutally honest reactions to the latest controversies surrounding PlayStation. Plus, we'll reveal our thoughts on the two-part Nintendo Direct to discuss how Sony's competition is stacking up. Timestamps: 00:01:04 – Sony screwed Hideo Kojima 00:12:12 – Wolverine reviews are b...

That sure was... something. Our State of Play reactions are here, and fair warning: we are going to be brutally honest about the showcase — from Marvel's Wolverine to the strange absence of Intergalactic. Plus, we'll give our full impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Are they GOTY contenders? Timestamps: 00:00:54 – The Blood of Dawnwalker 00:06:43 – Onimusha: Way...

It finally happened. Grand Theft Auto VI showed up on Netflix, so it's time to reveal our raw reactions about the gameplay... and the negative criticism on social media. Plus, we'll discuss Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, Vol. 2 and all the big trailers and announcements from Gamescom. Timestamps: 00:00:54 – MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 00:06:49 – GTA VI showcase reactions 00:20:04 – Gamescom...

Oof. This isn't good. Horizon 3 isn't in development, Horizon Hunters Gathering is on life support, and another round of PlayStation backlash has begun. Tune in for our honest reactions to Sony's latest situation. Plus, we'll discuss Phantom Blade Zero's State of Play and the ongoing leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI. Timestamps: 00:01:04 – Horizon is in serious trouble 00:14:57 – Phantom Blade Zero St...

Tough times. After the physical disc scandal, morale has never been worse for PlayStation, so it's time to help the community get through it. Plus, we'll discuss the backlash about Marvel's Wolverine, the shocking sales numbers for Marvel Tokon, and why no one's talking about Ghost of Yotei's upcoming expansion. Timestamps: 00:01:07 – Don't sleep on Mortal Shell II 00:03:31 – A Nintendo-skeptic ge...

A new State of Play is coming! But, will it be enough to quiet the backlash about ending physical discs? Let's discuss. Plus, we'll go back through PlayStation's history to reveal which games are overrated, underrated, or fairly rated on MetaCritic — from Uncharted's most beloved spinoff to the controversial Killzone 2. Timestamps: 00:00:56 – Beast of Reincarnation 00:06:51 - Gears of War: E-Day B...

Progress report time! We're giving PlayStation a mid-year grade. From their first-party lineup to their biggest headlines, we'll break down PlayStation's year so far. Plus, we'll give our raw reactions to Sony's CFO doubling down on ending physical discs in 2028. What should the community do about it? We'll share our thoughts. Timestamps: 00:01:01 – What we are playing (007, Halo, Mortal Shell II)...

Hi, Chief. Halo has finally arrived on PlayStation... but does any of this feel right? We'll discuss how this impacts XBOX, PlayStation, and longtime Halo fans. Plus, God of War Laufey got a release date, but where's the hype? And better yet, is this enough to turn around PlayStation's negative reputation? Timestamps: 00:01:06 – Trying Gamefly in 2026 00:04:46 – Resident Evil movie backlash 00:13:...

It's getting ugly. Sony isn't backing down from the death of physical discs — instead choosing to flood social media with bots praising their digital-only future. We'll unpack this new low for PlayStation with our unfiltered takes. Then, we'll reflect on happier times and share our personal Mt. Rushmores for all things PlayStation. Timestamps: 00:00:56 – The physical disc scandal just got worse 00...

It's about to get spicy. We compiled some your hottest takes about PlayStation to decide whether you're right, wrong, or clinically insane. Plus, we'll share our honest thoughts on Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Is this remake the shot in the arm that Assassin's Creed needed? Timestamps: 00:01:05 – Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced 00:10:16 – Dungeon Crawler Carl 00:12:54 – Your wildest...

Sony has done the unthinkable. Physical discs are officially dying, and PlayStation fans have gone nuclear. So, it's time to give our brutally honest reactions to this shocking news. Then, we'll discuss Asha Sharma's XBOX reset — the layoffs, studio spinoffs, and strategic shifts that are shaping XBOX going forward. Timestamps: 00:01:12 – Sony kills physical discs 00:33:05 – XBOX's layoffs and stu...

It's time for our mid-year GOTY conversation! We'll reveal our top 5 games of 2026... so far. But, what's a year in gaming without disappointments? So, that's why we'll also reveal which games let us down the most in 2026. Plus, PlayStation apparently isn't anywhere near done making live service games — so we'll try to unpack why they haven't learned their lesson. Timestamps: 00:01:29 – Sony's liv...

Press X to pay respects. XBOX is planning to close down several studios as part of their brand reset, so we'll break down exactly what's happening and why. Plus, the Steam Machine's price has been revealed... and it's not pretty. We'll reveal our brutally honest reactions to Valve's new console and if PlayStation should be worried. Timestamps: 00:01:11 – Steam Machine price reactions 00:13:49 – XB...

We thought XBOX put a Halo ring on it, but their relationship with PlayStation took a big hit. We'll unpack the news about Halo's scrapped State of Play plans and how it affected Sony's showcase. Plus, we'll explore why PlayStation's first-party titles are selling poorly on PS5, along with sharing our Nintendo Direct reactions — including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, the new Xenobl...

Is XBOX back? From the return of exclusives to the big trailers for Gears of War: E-Day, Halo, and Clockwork Revolution, we're giving our honest reactions about the XBOX Games Showcase. Plus, we're breaking down Geoff Keighley's Summer Games Fest — including Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, and... Tupac? Timestamps: 00:01:15 – Xbox exclusives are back 00:10:00 – Xbox first-pa...

It's showcase time! From Marvel's Wolverine to another God of War, we're here to give our brutally honest reactions about the highs and lows of PlayStation's most pivotal showcase yet. Plus, we'll also discuss the biggest third-party games at the show — including Tomb Raider, Onimusha, Silent Hill, and much more. Timestamps: 00:01:01 – God of War: Laufey 00:05:07 – Marvel's Wolverine 00:09:07 – Mo...

It's happening! A big State of Play showcase is coming June 2nd and its time to make some predictions. What will they show besides Marvel's Wolverine? We have some hunches. Also, how much pressure is on PlayStation to deliver the goods? We will answer that question with a dash of tough love. And of course, we'll address the elephant in the room: Grand Theft Auto VI. Timestamps: 00:00:56 – Is PlayS...