PlayStation Access

A ghost of Access past returns to host this week's podcast and brings with him a tale of jigsaw puzzle hell and the desire to talk about those old reliable games that always bring you comfort. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovering a game for the first time doesn't have an expiry date, so here's a look at the ones we came to way later than everyone else. Featuring blood drinking grandpa, thoughts on the Gran Turismo movie, and a PlayStation party quiz you'll want to be punctual for. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

This week, we're taking all the best parts of the best RPGs and mashing them together to make a franken-game that serves as the ULTIMATE RPG. Will it be a monster, or will it be a masterpiece? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Access team as we head out on a desert island getaway with our PS5, or rather, as we pack our games for an imaginary trip. Expect heated debate about which five games are our top picks, the old island destination or hole holiday toss up, and the intense personal reflection that can only come from one question: will you be seeing Barbie, or Oppenheimer? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to sen...

On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we're chatting all things summer gaming! The gang share memories of summer favourites and get all nostalgic over the 6 week school holiday full of non-stop videogames. We also hear which movie each host would love to see made into a game, which game worlds they would like to vacation in and Rob learns about mosh pits. What are your favourite summer games?...

Final Fantasy 16 is finally here! To celebrate, we've got protagonist Clive himself joining us on the Access sofa - or rather, his English voice actor Ben Starr - as we cover the breadth of the Final Fantasy series, dive into our favourite parts of the latest instalment, and ask the most important question of all: does Clive make it onto Rosie's Boyfriend List? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to sen...

Everyone has that one trailer or E3 moment that sticks with them. As Summer Game Fest kicks off in Los Angeles the team looks back on the greatest PlayStation reveals. Oh, and they find time to squeeze in pottery and bird feeding. Because why not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roleplaying games make up such a massive part of modern gaming, but what goes into defining an RPG? Join us as we discuss the components of a great roleplaying game, take any excuse to go full Gollum, and discuss the diets of giant anteaters at length. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PlayStation Showcase has finally revealed its secrets and the future of PlayStation 5 is absolutely packed with incredible games. We take a look at the highlights in this special live reaction, originally airing as a stream on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many brilliant games on PlayStation, we take a moment to pick out some underappreciated favourites that absolutely deserve your time! Featuring plenty of indie game recommendations, a quiz that isn't as crystal clear as it seems on paper, and the lovely CozyGamerKat as a special guest on the Access sofa. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods!...

Join us for a special episode looking at the freshly released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where the Access gang explore highlights from the new game, test their Star Wars knowledge, and take a look back at some favourite moments from the wider game universe. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

We're a third of the way through 2023 already, and this year's gaming offerings have already been incredible. Join us as we pick our Game of the Year so far, take a look at what's still to come in 2023, and get real gross in between. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April Fool's Day is upon us, so expect plenty of hijinks in this special episode all about the best pranks from PlayStation and Sony history. Join us as we highlight new games to look forward to, get into big juicy quiz action, and reminisce about awful egg-based accidents. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

With the release of the new Resident Evil 4 just round the corner, it's time to break down what makes this remake so brilliant! Featuring plenty of Resident Evil chat from across the series, a discussion of Resi 4's phenomenal gameplay, and some body horror outside the franchise from Rob's cursed nostrils. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! ...

This week, we're talking all things demos and behind-the-scenes previews. Just how does that pesky gaming sausage get made? Rosie shares her experiences with the Final Fantasy XVI demo, the origin of Rob’s passion for water graphics is revealed, and some particularly cursed singing highlights Zangief's greatest assets. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future...

Destiny 2: Lightfall is coming to PS4 and PS5 on 28th February, so we're celebrating with a very special episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast. Join Rob and Nath, alongside Destiny 2 experts Zoe (@zoe_ttv) and Byf (@MyNameIsByf), as they dive into all the goodies Destiny 2 offers every kind of player, and stay tuned for an interview with Bungie Creative Director James Tsai later in the episode...

We can't take our hands (or faces) off the PS VR2 right now, so join us as we chat about our impressions of the latest in virtual reality hardware. Upcoming indie game favourites, the first inaugural PlayStation Access Mini Quiz, and some beautiful poetry all feature. Don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The whole team are here to discuss what makes a great video game remake and share some of our favourites. We also have a new and improved comments of the week jingle, lots of Dead Space chat, and some good old fashioned bin appreciation. Don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first episode of The Last of Us TV show fresh in our minds, we’re discussing our favourite videogame adaptations in film and television. We also discover that Rob is named after a character from a popular manga series, and that the #PodSquad shout-out has been getting listeners into some awkward situations... don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out...

The PlayStation Access Podcast is back for 2023! To kick things off, we’re discussing the games we’re most excited about for the year, reacting to some very wholesome comments of the week, and sharing our new year’s resolutions - or is that Rosie-lutions...? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Merry Christmas everyone! This Christmas eve, we're coming straight to your ears with a very special Shuhei Yoshida interivew, a look back at nostalgic gaming memories, and our favourite Christmas traditions. Hint: they're all playing PlayStation. Have a brilliant holiday period and don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards season! We've had an incredible year of games of all genres, so it's time to round up the very best and celebrate our favourites. Join us as we chat about our top picks, create our own winning categories, and bring one and only Sue Blime to life. What's your 2022 Game of the Year? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions!...

Join us for a breakdown of our God of War Ragnarök impressions from the emotional beginning to the even MORE emotional end. Please note this is a spoilercast, which means we'll be speaking openly about all aspects of the game - including end-game spoilers! Listen with caution if you're not ready to hear about the finale and beyond. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questio...

We all have one: a backlog of games we just can never seem to find the time to tackle. Join us as the Access hosts reveal their approaches to beating the backlog, share secret santa stories, and take us on an emotional journey through the life of one ill-fated pink PSP. What games are still in your backlog that you are ashamed of? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and question...

**SPOILER FREE** God of War Ragnarök is phenomenal, and we simply have to talk about why! Join us as we discuss our first impressions of this masterpiece, chat with game director Eric Williams, and decide what we'd be the gods of should we become divine. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.