PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

PS This is Awesome: Episode 355 This week, Fred’s diving deeper into Metro Awakening (now on Chapter 8), revisiting TLOU Part II on PS5, and exploring the depths of Darkest Dungeon 2 . Jake finally conquered COD Black Ops 6 but is still spending quality time with Metaphor: ReFantazio and Half-Life: Alyx . We’ve also put together a PlayStation gift guide just in time for the holidays. From consoles...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 354 Fred is working through Metro Awakening (Chapter 6), The Last of Us Part II PS5 version, and Darkest Dungeon 2 . Jake continues Metaphor: Refantazio , COD Black Ops 6 , and Half-Life: Alyx . This week, we talk about the animated anthology series Secret Level , inspired by games like SIFU , Pac-Man , and Armored Core , arriving on Amazon in December. Plus, the GTA 6...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 353 Summary Fred is playing Metro Awakening , the PS5 version of The Last of Us Part II , and gave Bloodborne a try through PlayStation Stars, while Jake sticks with Metaphor: Refantazio . This week’s news includes Black Friday PlayStation deals like PSVR2 bundles for $349, Elden Ring for $19.99, and a 2TB SSD for $159.99. Sony is rumored to be working on a new handheld...

In Episode 352, Fred has wrapped up Dead Space Remake but hasn’t yet returned to Metro Awakening , while Jake continues to explore the depths of Metaphor: Refantazio . On the news front, we’re seeing good traffic from YouTube Shorts but struggling to convert viewers into subscribers. We discuss the strategy moving forward and whether it’s worth doubling down on Shorts. PlayStation Plus Premium is...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 351 Summary This week, Fred has Dead Space Remake on hold while diving into Metro Awakening , Astro Bot , Tetris Effect , and he just finished TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge ! Jake is still deeply engaged with Metaphor: Refantazio . In the news, we discuss Sony’s latest reflection on project timelines and quality control for titles like Concord , which PlayStation President H...

PS This is Awesome Episode 350 In this episode, Fred continues through Dead Space Remake , now seven hours in and up to Chapter 6, while Jake is immersed in Metaphor: Refantazio and COD 6 . We discuss Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro launch, which includes an official list of enhanced titles that will display “PS5 Pro Enhanced” labels on physical copies. In other news, despite critical acclaim, Alan Wake 2...

In this week’s episode, Fred has completed The Casting of Frank Stone and moved on to Dead Space Remake , where he's about 5 hours in and on Chapter 4. Meanwhile, Jake is diving into COD 6 and Metaphor: ReFantazio . Plus, we have listener feedback from Prescript_N, who shares his experience from the When We Were Young Festival in Vegas, including sets by Hawthorne Heights and Underoath—throwing us...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 348 In this week's episode, Fred is diving into The Casting of Frank Stone , with plans to return to Astro Bot once October ends. Jake's current gaming updates will be revealed during the show. In the news, Black Ops 6 is confirmed to not have a Platinum trophy, which isn’t uncommon for COD games. The game drops on 10/25. Filming for Fallout Season 2 will begin soon, an...

In this week's episode, Fred is still playing Astro Bot but gearing up for The Casting of Frank Stone , while Jake has picked up Metaphor: ReFantazio . We also have listener feedback, with Ryan from Australia sending in a voice message! In the news, we take a quiz from Push Square to test our PlayStation knowledge and talk about the continued success of the Silent Hill 2 Remake . We discuss report...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 346 In this week's episode, Fred is still enjoying the fun and charm of Astro Bot , while Jake has finished Space Marines 2 , earned a Platinum trophy in Astro Bot , and is now trying out the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo. For the news, an Alien Isolation sequel has officially been announced, and the long-awaited Until Dawn movie has wrapped filming. Metaphor: ReFantazio an...

In Episode 345, Fred has wrapped up Space Marines 2 and is now enjoying the whimsical world of Astro Bot , while Jake continues his journey through Space Marines 2 . In the news, we recap everything announced at the recent State of Play , including October’s PS Plus lineup featuring Dead Space Remake , WWE 2K24 , and Doki Doki Literature Club . We also talk about Jason Schreier’s scoop that Gueril...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 344 In this week's episode, Fred and Jake are both deep into Space Marines 2 and share their thoughts on the game so far. On the news front, we dive into the exciting announcement of PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary event on September 26th, featuring jaw-dropping PS5 Pro consoles and accessories. We discuss the leaked prices of the upcoming PS5 Slim and DualSense controll...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 343 In this episode, we're all about Space Marines 2 ! Fred tackles more of the chaos, while also dipping into the first two levels of Astro Bot . Jake continues his campaign in Space Marines 2 and explores the VR realm with Half-Life Alyx . LJ joins the fun with Astro Bot and a bit of Space Marines 2 as well. For the news, the PS6 is already deep in development, with A...

Episode 342 - PS5 Pro Reveal Discussion  This week, Fred dives into the chaos of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 and takes a break with AstroBot , while Jake finishes Crisis Core and joins the action with Space Marines 2 as well. In the news, the PS5 Pro has officially been announced, with a hefty $700 price tag and a November release date. We also talk about Sony’s decision to increase the...

PS This is Awesome: Episode 341 In this week's episode, we dive into what we're playing, with Fred getting lost in the dark world of Darkest Dungeon 2 and picking up The Casting of Frank Stone , while Jake revisits an old favorite with Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion . On the news front, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 earns an impressive 9/10 from PushSquare, while Concord has officially...

In Episode 340 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! , Fred dives deeper into the dark with Darkest Dungeon 2 , while Jake revisits a beloved classic with Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion . We break down all the exciting reveals from Gamescom 2024, including the eerie new project from Tarsier Studios, Reanimal , and the thrilling confirmation that Troy Baker will don the fedora as Indiana Jones in The Great Cir...

In Episode 339 of PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred and Jake dive into the latest PlayStation news and share what they’ve been playing. Fred’s been grinding through Darkest Dungeon 2  and finally took down the second boss, while Jake’s been checking out The First Descendant . This week’s news roundup includes a new PlayStation quiz on Push Square, updates on the upcoming Indiana Jones game, and a firs...

In Episode 338 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred talks about his continued adventures in "Darkest Dungeon 2" after beating the second boss, and how he’s been getting the hang of his new racing wheel. Jake shares his experiences with "Gran Turismo 7," "Beat Saber," and a few other games. This week in the news, "Alan Wake 2" hasn’t yet turned a profit for Remedy, though the first DLC expansion, "Night S...

In Episode 337 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his ongoing adventure in "Darkest Dungeon II" with 30 hours under his belt, while LJ is juggling "Fortnite," "Helldivers 2," "Doom Eternal," and other titles. In the news, PSVR2's price drop to $349.00 has caused a massive sales boost of 2,350%. Upcoming VR2 games to look forward to include "Arcade Paradise VR," "Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate,"...

In Episode 336 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred delves into "Darkest Dungeon II" with 21 hours logged, while Jake explores the depths of "Dragon’s Dogma 2." For the news, we're kicking things off with a fun quiz to test our PlayStation knowledge, reminiscent of the old days on the show. Check out the quiz on PushSquare and see how well you know PlayStation. In exciting updates, PlayStation Stars is b...

In Episode 335 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred discusses his experience with "Darkest Dungeon II" and his new racing wheel setup, while Jake dives into "Dragon’s Dogma 2." We also address listener feedback about the podcast version being incorrect, and thank you for letting us know. In the news, the critically acclaimed RPG "Sea of Stars" is getting DLC, confirmed by the developer on Twitter. "Warha...

n Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his thoughts on "The First Descendant," describing it as a mix between "Destiny" and "Horizon." Jake has successfully beaten "Doom Eternal." We didn't receive any listener feedback or questions this week. In the news, 2K is working on an unannounced remake, sparking excitement among fans. "City Skylines 2," developed by Paradox Interactive, has be...

In Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his experience playing "Wolfenstein Youngblood," "Dave the Diver," and revisiting "Streets of Rage 4." Jake, on the other hand, is back into "Doom" and enjoying some crossword puzzles. Listener feedback includes a shoutout to 1blktalon for appreciating Jake's solo episode. In the news, "Concord" is starting beta testing soon, with early access fr...

In Episode 332 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into the latest in PlayStation. Fred has been playing "Dave the Diver" after beating "Deliver Us Mars," while Jake finished "Stellar Blade" (which took 40 hours and he loved it) and has started up "Doom Eternal" again. There are rumors that Sony is pulling back funding from the VR2 headset, and "AstroBot" was always intended for a major PS...

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