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Since rolling credits on Death Stranding both Ryan and Max have constantly wondered what the future holds for Kojima Productions. Well, thankfully, Kojima Productions artist Yoji Shinkawa has mentioned that something is coming. What could it be? Death Stranding 2? Silent Hills? The pair also chat DOOM Eternal DLC, It Takes Two, PSN stores being shut […]

Ryan is joined by Paul from Player2.net.au to share their thoughts on the upcoming faming title, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Review code provided by Turn Left Distribution. Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life […]

The Australian Classification Board is at it again! Another game has been refused classification. This time it’s Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss whether the Classification Board is right in it’s decision, or are they behind the times? The pair also chats the new PSVR Controllers, Marvel’s Avengers coming […]

Well, would you look at that. The deal is set in stone. Zenimax is now officially owned by Microsoft. With the deal now locked in Phil Spencer has come out and added to the discussion around exclusivity and whether Bethesda properties are now only on Xbox or PC. Turns out Spencer is just as vague as […]

GTA V is fast approaching 8 years since release and it’s third console generation appearance. However, it is being reported that the Remastered version coming to PlayStation 5 this year is more than a “simple port”. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about their expectations on GTA in this current generation and what they […]

Over the past week Sony released a State of Play to showcase a number of upcoming releases for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.In the associated Blog Post it was clearly communicated what was to be expected in this digital showcase, however there is still a large consensus that it was a “disappointment” because it […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:36 Intro1:46 We are both in pain6:17 Our Get Less Fat Update8:59 What have we been playing?10:15 Updated thoughts on Little Nightmares II13:52 Max finished the new COD Zombies Easter Egg16:10 Also early impressions on Persona 5 Strikers18:58 Ryan isn’t smart enough for The Pedestrian23:28 But he rolled credits […]

Wanna hear something crazy? A PlayStation Studios game is coming to Xbox! Last year it was reported that due to licensing rules, Sony San Diego would be bringing the long exclusive MLB The Show series to the competitors console. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about this piece of news along with a review of […]

Another week goes by and more Silent Hill Remake/Return rumours come to light. Recently the composer for Silent Hill has heavily hinted on a project “you’re hoping to hear about”. There has been so much smoke around this horror franchise’s future there has to be fire, right? Join Ryan and Max as they discuss these […]

The first big PlayStation exclusive for the year, Housemarque’s Returnal, has been delayed. With Returnal being Housemarque’s first dive outside of their top down, dual stick, independent pedigree Ryan & Max wonder if this date shift is a bad sign. They also discuss new info around #PS5 shortages, EA’s new studio, Max’s review for Atelier […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:36 Intro1:49 Max isn’t in the studio!2:14 How have we been?3:07 2021 Get Less Fat Update6:11 What have we been playing?6:16 Hitman III first impressions15:39 Inform The Players (this week in PlayStation news)15:50 Cyberpunk 2077 is “biggest digital launch of any game ever.”18:33 Resident Evil Village Showcase – Release […...

In a move that no one could predict, Star Wars games are no longer exclusively made by EA with word of Ubisoft working on a new title. What does this mean for the future of Star Wars games? TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:22 How have we been?3:30 For The Players: Fuelled By The Man Shake5:59 What […]

Welcome to 2021! New year, same awesome PlayStation podcast. Join Ryan and Max as they dive into all the news that dropped over the Christmas break, upcoming games that you should be excited about, and kicking off the 2021 Video Games Draft. TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:41 Happy new year!1:52 How have we been?4:05 Max […]

It is the new year and you cannot be a YouTube Content Creator without making a video telling you all about our 2021 plans. Hear all of our show plans. All the changes that we have for the upcoming year. Are you ready? ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIO PODCAST ON iTUNES and Spotify:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lEQhngSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2lDwqVA […]

As the year closes out we take a look back at 2020 and the games that released to discuss which title stood out the most to become the Game of The Year! Join Ryan and Max as they discuss what titles they have had the best time with this year, as well as the worst. […]

After 8 years Cyberpunk 2077 has finally hit the PlayStation and it is….. rough! However, we need to admit something. We were wrong about Cyberpunk 2077.Both Ryan and Max have been on the record saying the game would perform horribly on the PS4 (which is true) however they have also stated that the game’s story, […]

For as long as there has been plans for an Uncharted movie there has been a Metal Gear Solid movie plan by it’s side. However unlike Nathan Drake, there has been no movement at the Solid Snake station… until this week! Reports have dropped that Oscar Issac has been lined up for the titular role. […]

Thanks to Ubisoft Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending the last couple days with Immortals: Fenyx Rising. What happens when you take Breath of The Wild, add a little bit of Ubisoft’s open world design, and drench it in Greek mythology? One awesome must play game! Immortals Fenyx Rising™ brings grand mythological adventure to […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:28 Black Friday and exercise4:16 How have we been?6:31 Ryan’s Broken PS5 Update9:30 What have we been playing?9:35 We have been Playing Immortals: Fenyx Rising11:01 Max has been playing Minecraft on PS5?12:00 Max’s Astro’s Playroom speed run grind13:37 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales final review21:32 Inform the Players (this week i...

This is true. No lie. Ryan’s PS5 is broken and won’t stop over heating. He is truly heartbroken. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss the hardware issues, the Capcom leaked slate, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, along with reviews of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Demon’s Souls. TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:20 How have we […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:35 The Next Generation is now The Current Generation2:00 So we have already modified our PS5s…4:03 How have we been?6:00 The PlayStation 5 Day 1 experience11:41 The PS5 Hardware impressions19:35 The DualSense impressions33:12 The PS5 Games impressions34:20 Astro’s PlayRoom review41:42 Demon’s Souls impressions46:58 Assassin’s Creed Val...

Ryan is joined by Paul James from Player2.net.au to chat Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin delivers a side scrolling action platformer with RPG elements and a sprinkle of farming simulation for good measure. How does this all come together to be, as Paul put it, a game of the year […]

Thanks to Ubisoft Australia, Ryan and Max have spent the last couple days with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. How does the title follow AC Origins and Odyssey? Is Eivor a likeable character? Is the Viking theme awesome? Is this a must grab game for Next-Gen? Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed by […]

PS5 games are expensive! Especially here in Australia where retailers are asking for $120 rrp even after just buying a $750 console. So for this week Ryan and Max went through all the launch titles coming to PlayStation 5 and provide you a list of the games you must play. They also provide reviews on […]

Even with the PS5 right around the corner, there are still a tonne of games coming out! This week saw the release of Watch Dogs: Legion & The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. In this weeks episode join Ryan & Max as they drop their initial review & impressions for both of these releases. They […]