We are PlayStation Access. Celebrating everything from the world of PlayStation, our podcast is dedicated to the joy of videogames; whether that's in detailed breakdowns of the latest releases or having a laugh with our brilliant community. Expect news and nonsense in equal measure.
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We're already halfway through 2025 and what a year it's been for PS5 games. In today's episode we're each picking our Game of the Year 2025 (so far) as well as sharing your community picks. From Expedition 33 to Death Stranding 2 the standard is intimidatingly high, so which games come out on top? Let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are chatting all things Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! Join Rob and Conner for a spoiler-free discussion that covers combat, traversal, graphics and much more - there is a lot to talk about! It's safe to say, the game has had a profound effect on Rob... Are you playing Death Stranding 2 over the weekend? Please keep it spoiler-free, but let us know what your experience with the game has been like so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
The recent State of Play and Summer Game Fest events featured tonnes of incredible announcements - and we want to talk about them! From the unveiling of a brand new Resident Evil title, to the reveal of more Persona goodness and sequels to beloved Soulslike games - join us as we discuss it all and make lots of excited noises along the way. What was the one announcement that got you most excited? Use #podsquad across Bluesky and X - let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
With the release of Elden Ring Nightreign, the PlayStation Access team are sharing their favourite Soulslike multiplayer memories - including missing NPCs, jolly cooperation and thwarting invaders. They also drill down into what makes the shared experiences of these games so special, and a boss-sized quiz sees Rosie and Alex square off once more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the gang are talking all about platinum trophies - from their first to their most recent, platinums that they may never obtain and plans for special milestone plats. They also discuss what they think makes a good trophy list and the team chat about why they love going after platinums, before Rosie and Alex go head-to-head in a perilous platinum quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Ash for a special guest appearance as we talk all things Oblivion Remastered. From memories of playing the original on PS3, to rediscovering the magic on PS5 - there's much to discuss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest PlayStation Access podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by special guests Ben Starr and Jennifer English to chat all things Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. They share insights into their characters, the emotional journey players will go on, and what makes Expedition 33 a truly special game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we welcome Rosie back to the fold and she's been playing loads of games during her time off - that she can't wait to tell us about. Staff Writer Conner makes his PlayStation Access Podcast debut and shares all from his hands-on with Doom: The Dark Ages. Rob talks about all the fun he's been having with Hitman World of Assassination on PS VR2, and Dave briefly mentions his futile attempts to beat the first boss in The First Berserker: Khazan before moving...
Join Rob, Nath and Dave as they celebrate Kratos and the entire God of War pantheon which turns an incredible twenty years old TODAY! We'll be talking about our memories of each of the games, and try to express what God of War has meant to gamers worldwide. Happy birthday Kratos! PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all your f...
The team have been playing Split Fiction, the newly released co-op adventure from the creators of It Takes Two and A Way Out. Not only is it already a highlight of the year - packed with inventive, delightful ways of playing together - but it's sparked a discussion about the joys of co-op gaming in general, and our favourite PlayStation co-op titles in particular. What are our top co-op games of all time? Join Rob, Dave, and Nath to find out... PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel ...
On the latest episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing their gaming habits and rituals. From when and where they like to play games - to online etiquette and stories of childhood multiplayer shenanigans. Just why do we play this way? Hopefully this pod will explain some of the team's gaming behaviours... PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams...
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Tom McKay, the voice (and face) of Henry of Skalitz in Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its incredible sequel! Join us as Tom tells us all about his experiences of acting in video games, bizarre fan encounters, the perils of motion capture and beyond. PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams, list fe...
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing upcoming 2025 games that are just around the corner - upcoming titles that we've already sunk time into. From brutal samurai adventures to pirate chaos in tropical climes, there is a lot to be excited about. The gang also shares controversial opinions on cuddly companions, Rosie recounts her time aboard a pirate ship, and Alex has found his new Soulslike obsession. PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation ...
The first PlayStation Access Podcast of 2025 is here! To kick things off for the year, the team are sharing the games they played over the Christmas break before looking forward and sharing their gaming objectives for 2025. Some of these are more realistic than others... The gang also react to your comments about our Christmas series Hitmas, and Nath talks A LOT about Helldivers 2. Something about democracy and bugs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
2025 is near, bringing with it a whole host of incredible PS5 games that we simply cannot wait to get our hands on. Join us as we discuss all the big PS5 titles that are coming in the new year. It's going to be special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to reveal the PlayStation Access Game of the Year - as voted by you! Listen along as we discuss all of the biggest titles from 2024, some honourable mentions, and crown the winner of our Game of the Year title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are celebrating 30 years of PlayStation by sharing their favourite experiences and memories of PlayStation from down the years. From their first ever PS games, to epic boss fights and landmark platinum trophies - there's three whole decades of stories to share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PlayStation Access Podcast returns, and this time out the team are discussing their favourite games of the year. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Balatro via Astrobot - these are the games we loved in 2024 - but only one can be crowned the Access Game of the Year 2024. What games were you obsessed with this year? Did we miss any of your favourites? Make sure you vote in our Access Game of the Year Poll, and let us know who you voted for in the comments! Access Game of the Year Poll: https:/...
The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time out, the team are chatting about things in games they are obsessed with. From repeating time trials to shave off seconds, to filling the map, finding all collectibles and grinding - we all have parts of games we become consumed by. What obsessions do you have? Do you have to clear the map? Or do you like to goof around in games? Maybe trophy hunting is a big part of your gaming routine? Let us know in the comments! PlayStation Access is the of...
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Supermassive Games to talk all about their upcoming title The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. They also share their horror inspirations, discuss the creative process behind their intricate branching narratives, and reveal what it's like to work with stars of film & TV. What is your favourite Supermassive Games title? We can't wait for Directive 8020 as the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology begins! H...
With all the incredible reveals at the latest PlayStation State of Play, the Access gang couldn't wait to get on the sofa and talk all about the fantastic games that are coming to PS5. From Ghost of Yōtei, to Hell Is Us, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, there is much to discuss. The announcement of imminent Astro Bot DLC in the form of speedrun levels has the team feeling competitive - and a nail-biting quiz has controversial results. Hosted on Acast. ...
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. Charles tells us all about the return of Broken Sword, the challenges the studio faced in bringing classic PS1 title Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars to PS5, and more. Originally released in 1996, the new version of this charming point-and-click adventure boasts incredible 4K visuals and remastered audio. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is out ...
To celebrate the release of Astro Bot, the team are chatting all about this incredible new adventure on the latest PlayStation Access Podcast. The team share their favourite platforming games and build their platforming hall of fame - prepare for some nostalgic callbacks! ALSO Amy recently visited Team Asobi in Japan and tells us about the trip. The rest of the team weren't jealous at all... There's also a platforming game quiz devised by Rosie which descends into utter chaos. Hosted on Acast. S...
It's time talk about our most wanted PS5 games. With all the incredible reveals from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on. There are many amazing new PS5 games on the way, so each member of the team discusses three titles they are excited for, with a couple of honourable mentions thrown in. What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #podsquad ...
The time has come for the team to confess their gaming sins. From underhand boss strategies to trolling innocent newbies and despicable treatment of NPCs, the gang certainly have some skeletons in the closet - and we are going to rate them out of 10 to find out who has committed the worst gaming sin. Have you committed any gaming sins? Use #podsquad and confess to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are sharing their favourite boss fights - from classic RPG encounters to gruelling action-packed battles, we build our boss hall of fame! The gang also briefly get distracted by delicious takeaway food chat, and the BossBusters go head-to-head in a tricky boss quiz! What are your favourite boss fights? Use #podsquad across socials and let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
With festival season in full swing, the Access gang thought it would be fun to create our own dream gaming music festival! Featuring our favourite game soundtracks, performances from talented composers and even appearances from videogame characters. We also decide what food should be available at the event, which characters would be the worst to share a tent with, and who would be a nightmare to crowdsurf. What videogame soundtracks, fictional characters and real-life musicians would you want to...
Rosie has been playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and absolutely loving it - so she's sharing many of her favourite discoveries and encounters so far. We'll be avoiding spoilers in this chat, as the gang also share their favourite wider Soulslike and Elden Ring experiences. Are you playing Shadow of the Erdtree? Or have you already conquered the epic DLC? Maybe you're new to the genre and Elden Ring is your first taste of Soulslike goodness? Use #podsquad and let us know across socials or ...
With all the incredible reveals from the recent State of Play and Summer Game Fest, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on. There are many amazing PS5 games on the way - we struggled to keep this list to just 10! Each member of the team discusses two titles they are excited for, with a couple thrown in that they all wanted to chat about. What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #vod...
On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team have been set a tricky challenge - to each pick 6 games to bring with them to PlayStation Paradise Island. They must pick a game for each of the following categories: - An epic time sink to help fill the days (so, a game that lasts a long time) - Multiplayer game you can beat everyone at (for the the regular beach meet-up) - A game to play when you are feeling homesick - A game to help get your anger out when a storm destroys your hut - A game w...
