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 news, including the Persona Collection's release for PS5 and PS4, an intriguing perk for PS Plus Prem...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 297
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.patreon.com/psthisisawesome , where you can gain exclusive early access to our podcast episodes. As a P...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 296
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 insights into open-world traversal, including player-controlled Chocobo Riding. We also discuss the leaked Octobe...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 295
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 about the surprising move of Death Stranding coming to the iPhone 15 Pro. They discuss the latest P...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 294
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 Square, have left us in awe. Roblox is coming to PS4 and PS5 in October. We'll take a closer look at...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 293
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 podcasting service or just tune in and watch the show on YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 292
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 called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream our Podcast on your preferred podca...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 291
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 dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream o...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 290
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 YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to co...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 289
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 Podcast on your preferred podcasting service or just tune in and watch the show on YouTube! Please, if you...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 288
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 appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation P...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 287
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 dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast. You can stream ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 286
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 appreciate you stopping by. For returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation ...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 285
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 returning visitors; Welcome back! We are a dedicated Weekly PlayStation Podcast called: PS This is Awesome!...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 284
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 Podcast. You can stream our Podcast on your preferred podcasting service or just tune in and watch the s...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 283
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 or just tune in and watch the show on YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 282
Today we discuss our PlayStation PSN Wishlists, Fred discovers the joys of Beat Saber and defeats Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrected, Jake returns to reclaim his chair at the table and we discuss nothing but PlayStation! 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...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 281
Today we discuss the games revealed at Summer Game Fest, Sony dropping out of Gamescom, Refunds being issued for Vampire Masquerade 2, A documentary about Hideo Kojima and 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 YouTube! Please, if you ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 280
Today we discuss Pre-Ordering Video Games, THe June PS Plus Games, GTA Online and How Rockstar Might Address Online for GTA VI, PlayStation Days of Play, Wishlisting, 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 YouTube! Please, if yo...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 279
Today we discuss possible issues at Naughty Dog, our PlayStation Showcase Reaction, New Games coming to the PSN, development time for AAA games and how we’re tired of apology tweets. 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 YouTube! Please, if you ...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 278
Today we discuss the the recently announced upcoming Sony PlayStation Showcase and speculate on what we expect to see, we dissect Jim Ryan’s comments regarding the PSVR2 success, Mortal Kombat 1 gets a trailer, a single player Dead by Daylight, an Uncharted Roller Coaster 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...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 277
Today we discuss the potential upcoming Sony PlayStation Showcase, the increase in game prices, Sony Santa Monica and speculating on what they are working on, layoffs at Deviation 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 or just tune in and watch the show on You...
May 17, 2023•50 min•Ep. 276
Today we follow up on our previous conversation about Games as a Service, review Listener Feedback, discuss PixelOpus shutting down, FFXVI holding its ground, and how Housemarque continues to grow plus 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...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 275
Today we discuss Games as a Service, May PS Plus offerings, Review Bombing, The Activision Buyout, Twisted Metal TV Show Trailer 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 YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you d...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 274
Today we discuss The Division Heartland, Video Game Themed Wakes, Sony’s Acquisition of Firewalk Studios, a Quidditch Game 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 YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 273
Today we discuss the Final Fantasy XVI State of Play, Sony’s rumored dedicated Remote Play Handheld, the potentiality of a Persona 3 Remake, Dreams, LOTR Gollum 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 YouTube! Please, if you enjo...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 272
Today we discuss what Sony can do to bolster the PSVR2 right now, Komani has plans for a R&D center and it’s HUGE, , 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 YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn’t qu...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 271
Today we discuss Face Scanning in Video Games, Naughty Dog’s Fumble, E3 Getting Canceled, MultiVersus being taken offline, April PS Plus Essential 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 or just tune in and watch the show on YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 270
Today we discuss our time with The Diablo IV Beta, Fred’s unacceptable Mass Effect 3 experience, Unreal Engine Tech Demos, Final Fantasy 16, Upcoming Games, Honkai: Star Rail, Horizon Burning Shores, and the possibility of a violent TMNT AAA Game (plus 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 prefer...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 269
Today we discuss the passing of Lance Reddick, the disappointing reviews of Switchback VR, Techland working on a fantasy game, PS Plus Extra 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 or just tune in and watch the show on YouTube! Please, if you enjoyed the conten...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 268
