PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

Episode 306 - The Game Awards 2023 Breakdown and GTA VI Trailer Reaction Hey gaming crew! Fred and Jake here, spilling the tea on our recent exploits. Fred bagged that not-so-elusive Platinum in Spider-Man 2 and is gearing up for RE4 VR2, while Jake's navigating the cosmic journey of Star Ocean Second Story R and cracking the mysteries of Alan Wake 2.  So, the GTA VI Trailer dropped, and we'v...

Episode 305 - Resident Evil 4 for VR2 Lets dive into the gaming world: Fred's swinging through the city in Spider-Man 2, and Jake's knee-deep in the mysteries of Alan Wake 2. December's PS PLUS games are dropping, and they're a little lackluster.  Hold onto your controllers because the GTA 6 release trailer is hitting the screens on 12/5 - circle that date! Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a facelif...

Episode 304 - Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 Delayed In this Episode of PS THIS IS AWESOME, hosts Fred Oakman and Jake Peters kick off with their gaming experiences, featuring Fred's adventures in Spider-Man 2 and Jake’s in Alan Wake 2.  We delve into noteworthy news, including the physical release of "Pacific Drive,", and the intriguing decision by Sony to track PS Portal as a "console." For...

Episode 303 - The Last of Us Part 2 Coming to PS5 Welcome Back! The PlayStation universe is buzzing with updates, including a PS5 makeover for "The Last of Us Part 2" with a Jan 19, 2024 release, offering a $10 upgrade for PS4 owners and introducing a Roguelike Survival Mode. Black Friday brings a 30% off deal for PS PLUS, and PS5 users can enjoy a 6-month free trial of Apple Music. Game Awards no...

Episode 302 - Grand Theft Auto 6 Incoming Fred proudly announces the completion of "Alan Wake 2," while Jake swings out of NYC with the Platinum for "Spider-Man 2." He also started Alan Wake 2. In the news, we celebrate the PS5's 3rd anniversary, reflecting on its impact. We delve into the latest updates from PlayStation Studios, the physical release of "Baldur’s Gate 3," and the absence of a phys...

Episode 301 - Layoffs at Sony Studios Now, let's talk about games. Fred is 15 hours into "Alan Wake 2," dealing with a bit of stick drift, while Jake keeps swinging into action with "Spider-Man 2." In the news, the November PS PLUS Games have been announced, including "Mafia II: Definitive Edition," "Aliens: Fireteam Elite," and "Dragon Ball: The Breakers." We explore the ongoing mystery of "The L...

Episode 300 - This is PSTIA! Salud, We Did It. Welcome to the milestone Episode 300 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," your favorite PlayStation podcast hosted by Fred Oakman and Jake Peters. Celebrate with us as we delve into the current state of PlayStation! Now, let's dive into gaming. Fred has completed "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty" and embarked on "Alan Wake 2," while Jake swings into action with "...

Episode 299 Welcome to "PS THIS IS AWESOME," your trusted PlayStation podcast hosted by Fred Oakman and Jake Peters. Join us as we delve into the current state of PlayStation, and if you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/psthisisawesome. Fred's journey in "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty" is nearly complete, and we're eager to hear what Jake's been playing. In the ne...

Episode 298 Episode Title: "Spider-Man 2 Incoming!" Episode Description: Welcome to Episode 298 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," your PlayStation podcast. Fred and Jake discuss the state of PlayStation and their recent gaming experiences. In the news, Microsoft closes the Activision Blizzard King deal. The PS5 Slim is revealed, and there's a caution about "Spider-Man 2" spoilers. Plus, insights into PS5 g...

Episode 297 Welcome to Episode 297 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," your go-to PlayStation podcast. Fred Oakman and Jake Peters are back to share their thoughts on all things PlayStation. In this episode, they discuss what they've been playing lately, including Fred's adventures in "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty" and Jake's journey into "Starfield." But that's not all! They dive into the latest gaming n...

Episode 296 In this episode, we cover the gaming highlights of the week. We discuss Jim Ryan's departure from PlayStation and its impact, KOTR Remake's trailer troubles, a spooky VR release, Epic Games' layoffs, Alan Wake's performance mode, rumors of a new State of Play, and Naughty Dog's TLOU Day. Stay informed about the latest in the gaming world with us! Introducing our Patreon page at www.pat...

Episode 295 - Gaming News and Updates: FF7 Rebirth, Leaked Plus Games, Delays, and More! In this episode, we dive into the gaming world, sharing what we're currently playing. Fred's fully immersed in "Cyberpunk 2077," while Jake has some gaming surprises in store.  We kick off with a sneak peek into the recent Tokyo Game Show, where Square Enix wowed us with "FF7 Rebirth" gameplay and insight...

Join Fred Oakman and Jake Peters in this milestone episode of "PS This is Awesome!" as they unpack the latest PlayStation State of Play event and a lot more: The hosts dive into the PlayStation State of Play, covering exciting game reveals and news. They debate Alan Wake 2's lengthy gameplay (over 20 hours) and unique save mechanics, along with its digital-only release on 10/27. Fred and Jake talk...

293 In today's episode, we've got a lineup of gaming and entertainment news that's bound to get you excited. First up, we'll dive into the gaming world with some surprising developments. "Goodbye Volcano High" has received some pretty impressive review scores! Next, we hop aboard the Hype-Train as we explore the latest screenshots of NYC from "Marvel's Spider-Man 2." The visuals, especially Times...

292: Today we discuss The PlayStation Portal release date, Baldur’s Gate 3, Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition, a GI JOE Beat `em Up and more!  For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream our Podcast on your preferred po...

Episode 291: Today we discuss the new pricing structure for PlayStation Plus, Opening Night Live at Gamescom, new games we’re playing, Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, really, we just talk a lot about news stories we needed to catch up on. Thanks for tuning in! For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast c...

Episode 290 Today we discuss the recent surge of Space themed games being announced or recently released, The First Descendant, CyberPunk 2077 updates, Quantum error, the latest COD Modern Warfare 3 Trailer and Megadeth coming to videogames... we also talk about a lot of other stuff as well! For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedi...

Today we discuss the Red Dead Redemption Port, Destiny 2, Gamescom 2023, PSVR2 and so much more!  For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream our Podcast on your preferred podcasting service or just tune in and watch the show on YouT...

Today we discuss a lot. Inside you’ll find conversations about Balder’s Gate III, SIFU, Growing our Podcast, TLOU Clones and 13 Unmissable Games coming to PlayStation later this year.  For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream our...

Today we discuss how we decide what games to buy, we go over the new PlayStation Plus games for August 2023, PlayStation Studios, Armored Core VI, Immortals Fenyx Rising getting scrubbed, and whether we think there is a Red Dead Redemption remake in our future or not. Obviously we talk about even more than all of that, so what are you waiting for?! Press play now! For first time visitors: We appre...

Today we discuss the Alan Wake Remaster some more, Jake talks Diablo IV and Final Fantasy XVI. We also cover the news this week. Switchback VR got its long awaited update, Sony Streaming Device Leaks, PlayStation Movies on the rise and Blizzard apologized for nerfing Diablo Character Classes. For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a ded...

Today we discuss Evan Wells leaving Naughty Dog, we review our Show Topic of what game we would recommend to a new PS5 owner. The Access Controller is around the bend, is FF XVI getting DLC? We go over the news we find interesting this week and have some other game related conversations. Fred is playing Alan Wake Remastered and Jake is still knee deep in Diablo IV. For first time visitors: We appr...

Today we discuss the latest PlayStation News, give the listeners an assignment for next week's episode, Fred gets stoked on Operation Wolf and has a follow-up on Aliens: Dark Descent. Jake and Fred talk about Diablo “Seasons” and GAAS a little bit. We field listener feedback and search for more friends to sit at the table with us.  For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For r...

Today we discuss the PS Plus Essential games for July, Ask nDreams a few questions about Synapse, Discuss Daedalic and Bioware Layoffs, a new Bladerunner 2033 game from Anapurna, Skitchin DUUUUDE and so much more! For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podc...

Today we discuss first impressions of Aliens Dark Descent, Jake has a Switch (WTH?), Corporate Espionage, Pragmata, New Games and so much more! For first time visitors: We appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream our Podcast on your preferred podcasting service o...