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Official PlayStation Magazine-UK Podcast

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The team behind Official PlayStation Magazine-UK bring you a delectable podcast every fortnight with the latest news and views on your favourite games. We cover everything PlayStation, with expert opinions from the editorial team. We also make some jokes.
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Episodes

Hitman 3 First Impressions | Hands-on in Dubai and Dartmoor

With the finale of the World Of Assassination Trilogy on the horizon, we sit down to discuss our first impressions. We’ve spent hours with the game’s first two levels, Dubai and Dartmoor. We discuss the gameplay, spoiler-free opinions on the story’s premise, and what could be next for the series and IO Interactive. With Official […]

Jan 12, 2021

Issue 155: Just Cause We Want To

If you’ve picked up the latest issue of the mag, then the use double-window panoramic cover has already made it pretty clear that Just Cause 4 will be one of the biggest and most explosive sandboxes of the year. We delve into our hands-on feature, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Project Judge, and way more in the […]

Oct 30, 2018

Issue 154: Red Dead Retalker

The big Wanted style poster on the front of our new issue makes it obvious – we’ve played Red Dead Redemption 2, and now we’ve sat down to talk about it. On top of that, we also dig deep into big new releases Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. If that’s not enough, we’ve […]

Sep 21, 2018

Issue 153: The Assassin’s Creed Fancast

If you’ve seen the gorgeous covers of this issue, it’s no surprise that we’re going to be talking about Assassin’s Creed. The issue features over 25 pages of Assassin’s Creed features! Editor Ian Dean talks through everything he knows about Odyssey and his hands-on with Metro Exodus, Games Editor Oscar goes off on one about […]

Sep 06, 2018

Issue 152: The Podcast Strikes Back

It’s sure been a little time, but Team OPM are back to both inform and entertain. Well, mostly entertain. They hope. Finally, the number one podcast for fans of listening to people laugh at their own jokes. And PlayStation games. Editor Ian goes into depth on his Darksiders III hands-on and the joys of various […]

Sep 04, 2018

Podcast Special – Bye Bye Matt

With editor Matthew Pellett leaving for new pastures, games editor Jen Simpkins and staff writer Ben Tyrer join him to talk about his time on the magazine, see how much he remembers of his reviews and put reader questions to the departing Matt. The (now disbanded) team also talk about issue #132, now on shelves, and […]

Feb 06, 2017

Resident Evil VII Hands On – Issue 131

After an extended holiday, Team OPM are back for the new year with a podcast full of everything you need to know about PlayStation in 2017. Editor Matt tells games editor Jen and staff writer Ben about his extensive hands on with Resi VII, while the team discuss the games they played over the […]

Jan 09, 2017

PS4 Pro and Watch Dogs 2 – Minisode #10

With the PS4 Pro in stores ready for Christmas and Watch Dogs 2 brining a hacker’s playground to San Francisco, it’s an excellent week for PlayStation gamers. Games editor Jen Simpkins discusses her hands-on impressions of the console and the games she’s excited for, while staff writer Ben Tyrer chats about his time with Marcus […]

Nov 18, 2016

Resident Evil VII and Watch Dogs 2 – Issue #129

Resident Evil VII is giving us chills and Watch Dogs 2 is dispensing thrills in our latest podcast. Editor Matthew Pellett and games editor Jen Simpkins discuss their hands on time with our double cover features this issue. That’s not the only game to get the OPM analysis, as Matt talks about his experiences with […]

Nov 04, 2016

PS VR Launch – Minisode 9

Did you get your PS VR headset and need some recommendations on what to play? This minisode sees games editor Jen Simpkins and staff writer Ben Tyrer put forward the games they love on Sony’s special new hardware. Find out why Thumper is mesmerising the office and which VR game is the ultimate in fan […]

Oct 21, 2016

PS VR Launch Special – Issue 128

PS VR and PS4 Pro are the big stories in our latest issue and we give you the details of the new systems from editor Matthew Pellett’s trip to New York and our hands-on time with Sony's amazing new headset.

Oct 04, 2016

PS4 Pro Hands On – Minisode 8

PS4 Pro’s release date might be 10 Nov, but we’ve already gone hands on with the powerful 4K console in New York. Editor Matthew Pellett fights the jetlag to tell you everything you want to know about PS4 Pro, from the transformative effect of HDR to how the console will benefit players sticking with 1080p TVs. […]

Sep 09, 2016

Destiny: Rise Of Iron and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Issue #127

Destiny: Rise Of Iron adorns our cover this month and we flew out to Seattle to play it. Staff writer Jen Simpkins gives the team the low down on how Bungie’s rejigging its amazing shooter once more, while editor Matthew Pellett discuss returning to the addictive MMO. Ben Tyrer discuss his review of Deus Ex: […]

Sep 02, 2016

Issue #126 – Lara Returns

Just when we thought we had got over Lara Croft, the Tomb Raider rises again on PS4. Plus, she’s bringing more goodies than Santa on the 24th December, with VR, co-op and Zombies. Yes, we used the Z-word. Editor Matthew Pellett went out to San Francisco for a whistlestop tour of Lara’s latest and tells […]

Aug 05, 2016

Issue #125 – The Hot 50

With the dust settling from another spectacular E3, Team OPM’s annual Hot 50 is finally in stores. You might even have it in your very hands while listening to our soothing voices filter into your ears. On this episode, staff writer Jen talks about her hands-on with Horizon Zero Dawn, staff writer Ben laments his […]

Jul 08, 2016

Minisode 6 – E3 Blowout

Well, that is how to do an E3. Not only did we get huge reveals from God Of War, Days Gone and Spider-Man, there’s the small matter of the Crash announcement to make it another strong year from Sony. No prizes for guessing what the conversation is about in this minisode, as the team talk about their […]

Jun 24, 2016

Issue #124 – COD vs. Battlefield

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Battlefield 1 go head-to-head this episode, as returning editor Matthew Pellett joins staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer to chat about the brand spanking new issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK. No only is there discussion on the biggest shooters of the year, as well as Jen’s in-depth […]

Jun 10, 2016

Minisode 5 – Bye Bye Ben

After nine fantastic weeks, acting editor Ben Wilson is tagging out for editor Matthew Pellett. Before he exits the OPM ring, there’s time for him and staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer to bring you their thoughts on May’s clash of shooters, Overwatch vs. Battleborn. There’s one – very clear – winner, but which […]

May 27, 2016

Issue #123 – The Final Uncharted Fourcast

Crashing through the ceiling like a frantic Nathan Drake, the OPM UK team are here for a bumper episode to tie in with the latest issue. Acting editor Ben Wilson and staff writer Ben Tyrer discuss their experiences with Uncharted 4 – keeping it spoiler free, natch – while Jen Simpkins confides about her love/hate/love […]

May 11, 2016

Minisode 4 – Clank Souls

With Insomniac’s greatest duo taking residence on your hard drive and hitting the silver screen, our latest minisode focuses on the intergalactic antics of the chart-topping Lombax. We throw thoughts around like fusion grenades, with acting editor Ben Wilson flash-banging on about his love for GTA V’s structure, staff writer Jen explosively proclaiming her love […]

Apr 29, 2016

Minisode 3 – Question Time

Acting editor Ben Wilson and staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer return to the microphones to answer your questions about PlayStation VR, the dearth of rugby and cricket games, what games we just don’t get and the inaugural troll of the cast award. Hit the link below to treat yo’ self. OPM Podcast Minisode 3

Apr 15, 2016

BONUS ‘CAST! Uncharted Four-cast

Your eyes don’t deceive you, we’re back much sooner than usual with a special minisode all about our hands-on with Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Staff writer Ben Tyrer drives through Madagascar in search of secrets and tells us what we can expect from the game come 10 May. Why wait any longer, click below to […]

Apr 04, 2016

OPM Podcast 2016 – Issue 122

With editor Matt Pellett off on sabbatical, acting editor Ben Wilson steps into the host’s chair for another episode that’s teeming with #topbantz… Fortunately, there’s plenty of games chat to keep us on track. Editor Ben becomes the first person to make the case for Marc Eckō’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure getting a remaster, Jen […]

Apr 01, 2016

Minisode – PlayStation VR

Welcome back to the Official PlayStation Magazine UK Podcast. This minisode, Team Bennifer discuss PlayStation VR’s price and what games they’re excited for, while Matt talks about going hands on (or should that be eyes in?) with the headset at GDC. One game in particular stands out and it’s not what you would expect… Click […]

Mar 18, 2016

OPM Podcast 2016 – Issue 121

Like Snake springing out of his cardboard box, the team behind OPM UK are sneaking up on you with a brand new podcast. In this return episode, we discuss Jen Simpkins’ huge feature on No Man’s Sky, Matthew Pellett’s journey to the depths of the ocean in Abzu and Ben Tyrer’s prehistoric adventures in Far […]

Mar 07, 2016

OPM Podcast 2015 Episode 04

It’s time for a double-dose of Official PlayStation Magazine podcasting! The hot topics in this double episode include television obsessions, dream Hitman levels and Project Morpheus’ best game. Click to download the new episode

May 28, 2015

OPM UK Podcast Episode 3

Episode three of the OPM UK Podcast 2015 series is here! This month’s topics include the future of Metal Gear Solid and Hideo Kojima, real-life Battlefield heists and an amazing Chewbacca impression from WWE superstar Wade Barrett. Click to download the new episode

Apr 07, 2015

OPM Podcast 2015 Episode 02

We told you it wouldn’t take another year! This episode we’re discussing The Order: 1886, the idea of ‘next-gen gameplay’ and prodding Meiks still further on his inexplicable dislike of water. Click to download the new episode

Mar 02, 2015

OPM UK Podcast 2015 Episode 1

We’re back! After a year hiatus the Official PlayStation Magazine podcast returns with an all-new format and team. Click to download the new episode

Feb 05, 2015

OPM UK Podcast Episode 53

A sad farewell this month to OPM ed Ben Wilson who leaves to become a full time dad. In his final podcast we talk about whether it’s over for COD, talk about Evolve, Thief and question Ben on his highlights of being Official PlayStation mag skipper. Click to download Episode 53

Feb 10, 2014
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