PS This is Awesome: Episode 356 Fred’s nearing the end of Metro Awakening (now on Chapter 10), revisiting TLOU Part II on PS5, and still deep into Darkest Dungeon 2 . Meanwhile, Jake’s checking out Indiana Jones and the Great Circle —but on Game Pass (we forgive him). This week’s show is all about The Game Awards 2024 , and there’s plenty to unpack! Astro Bot took home Game of the Year, which feels like a well-deserved win. Naughty Dog dropped jaws with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet , and H...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 356
PS This is Awesome: Episode 355 This week, Fred’s diving deeper into Metro Awakening (now on Chapter 8), revisiting TLOU Part II on PS5, and exploring the depths of Darkest Dungeon 2 . Jake finally conquered COD Black Ops 6 but is still spending quality time with Metaphor: ReFantazio and Half-Life: Alyx . We’ve also put together a PlayStation gift guide just in time for the holidays. From consoles to accessories, PS Plus subscriptions, and even merch, we share plenty of ideas to make the gamers ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 355
PS This is Awesome: Episode 354 Fred is working through Metro Awakening (Chapter 6), The Last of Us Part II PS5 version, and Darkest Dungeon 2 . Jake continues Metaphor: Refantazio , COD Black Ops 6 , and Half-Life: Alyx . This week, we talk about the animated anthology series Secret Level , inspired by games like SIFU , Pac-Man , and Armored Core , arriving on Amazon in December. Plus, the GTA 6 second trailer is teased, and December’s PS Plus games include It Takes Two and Aliens: Dark Descent...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 354
PS This is Awesome: Episode 353 Summary Fred is playing Metro Awakening , the PS5 version of The Last of Us Part II , and gave Bloodborne a try through PlayStation Stars, while Jake sticks with Metaphor: Refantazio . This week’s news includes Black Friday PlayStation deals like PSVR2 bundles for $349, Elden Ring for $19.99, and a 2TB SSD for $159.99. Sony is rumored to be working on a new handheld inspired by the PS Portal's success. IO Interactive is removing all Conor McGregor content from Hit...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 353
In Episode 352, Fred has wrapped up Dead Space Remake but hasn’t yet returned to Metro Awakening , while Jake continues to explore the depths of Metaphor: Refantazio . On the news front, we’re seeing good traffic from YouTube Shorts but struggling to convert viewers into subscribers. We discuss the strategy moving forward and whether it’s worth doubling down on Shorts. PlayStation Plus Premium is adding Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 for streaming, much to the delight of fans of the ic...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 352
PS This is Awesome: Episode 351 Summary This week, Fred has Dead Space Remake on hold while diving into Metro Awakening , Astro Bot , Tetris Effect , and he just finished TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge ! Jake is still deeply engaged with Metaphor: Refantazio . In the news, we discuss Sony’s latest reflection on project timelines and quality control for titles like Concord , which PlayStation President Hiroki Totoki recently acknowledged could’ve benefited from earlier testing gates. We’re also celebra...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 351
PS This is Awesome Episode 350 In this episode, Fred continues through Dead Space Remake , now seven hours in and up to Chapter 6, while Jake is immersed in Metaphor: Refantazio and COD 6 . We discuss Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro launch, which includes an official list of enhanced titles that will display “PS5 Pro Enhanced” labels on physical copies. In other news, despite critical acclaim, Alan Wake 2 hasn’t turned a profit yet, leaving fans concerned. This holiday season, Sony is launching a Fortni...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 350
In this week’s episode, Fred has completed The Casting of Frank Stone and moved on to Dead Space Remake , where he's about 5 hours in and on Chapter 4. Meanwhile, Jake is diving into COD 6 and Metaphor: ReFantazio . Plus, we have listener feedback from Prescript_N, who shares his experience from the When We Were Young Festival in Vegas, including sets by Hawthorne Heights and Underoath—throwing us back to the early 2000s emo/punk era. In the news, we discuss the November PS Plus lineup, featurin...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 349
PS This is Awesome: Episode 348 In this week's episode, Fred is diving into The Casting of Frank Stone , with plans to return to Astro Bot once October ends. Jake's current gaming updates will be revealed during the show. In the news, Black Ops 6 is confirmed to not have a Platinum trophy, which isn’t uncommon for COD games. The game drops on 10/25. Filming for Fallout Season 2 will begin soon, and Alan Wake 2 is receiving a major update called The Anniversary Update on 10/22, which includes new...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 348
In this week's episode, Fred is still playing Astro Bot but gearing up for The Casting of Frank Stone , while Jake has picked up Metaphor: ReFantazio . We also have listener feedback, with Ryan from Australia sending in a voice message! In the news, we take a quiz from Push Square to test our PlayStation knowledge and talk about the continued success of the Silent Hill 2 Remake . We discuss reports that Tencent considered buying out Ubisoft, and we break down the top downloads for September 2024...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 347
PS This is Awesome: Episode 346 In this week's episode, Fred is still enjoying the fun and charm of Astro Bot , while Jake has finished Space Marines 2 , earned a Platinum trophy in Astro Bot , and is now trying out the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo. For the news, an Alien Isolation sequel has officially been announced, and the long-awaited Until Dawn movie has wrapped filming. Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill remake are both receiving rave reviews. We also dive into Digital Foundry 's compa...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 346
In Episode 345, Fred has wrapped up Space Marines 2 and is now enjoying the whimsical world of Astro Bot , while Jake continues his journey through Space Marines 2 . In the news, we recap everything announced at the recent State of Play , including October’s PS Plus lineup featuring Dead Space Remake , WWE 2K24 , and Doki Doki Literature Club . We also talk about Jason Schreier’s scoop that Guerilla Games is working on Horizon Online as their next big project, though it’s not Horizon 3 . We also...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 345
PS This is Awesome: Episode 344 In this week's episode, Fred and Jake are both deep into Space Marines 2 and share their thoughts on the game so far. On the news front, we dive into the exciting announcement of PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary event on September 26th, featuring jaw-dropping PS5 Pro consoles and accessories. We discuss the leaked prices of the upcoming PS5 Slim and DualSense controllers and the outrageous prices scalpers are asking for limited-edition consoles. We also cover the co...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 344
PS This is Awesome: Episode 343 In this episode, we're all about Space Marines 2 ! Fred tackles more of the chaos, while also dipping into the first two levels of Astro Bot . Jake continues his campaign in Space Marines 2 and explores the VR realm with Half-Life Alyx . LJ joins the fun with Astro Bot and a bit of Space Marines 2 as well. For the news, the PS6 is already deep in development, with AMD once again securing the CPU contract. We break down the latest PS Plus Game Catalog additions for...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 343
Episode 342 - PS5 Pro Reveal Discussion This week, Fred dives into the chaos of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 and takes a break with AstroBot , while Jake finishes Crisis Core and joins the action with Space Marines 2 as well. In the news, the PS5 Pro has officially been announced, with a hefty $700 price tag and a November release date. We also talk about Sony’s decision to increase the price of PS5 controllers in the US, Europe, and more. Tune in for our thoughts on these updates and plent...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 342
PS This is Awesome: Episode 341 In this week's episode, we dive into what we're playing, with Fred getting lost in the dark world of Darkest Dungeon 2 and picking up The Casting of Frank Stone , while Jake revisits an old favorite with Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core Reunion . On the news front, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 earns an impressive 9/10 from PushSquare, while Concord has officially flopped, being axed just two weeks after release. We also discuss Warner Bros’ focus on Hogwarts Leg...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 341
In Episode 340 of PS THIS IS AWESOME! , Fred dives deeper into the dark with Darkest Dungeon 2 , while Jake revisits a beloved classic with Final Fantasy Crisis Core Reunion . We break down all the exciting reveals from Gamescom 2024, including the eerie new project from Tarsier Studios, Reanimal , and the thrilling confirmation that Troy Baker will don the fedora as Indiana Jones in The Great Circle on PS5. But that’s not all—rumors are swirling about a September State of Play, which could incl...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 340
In Episode 339 of PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred and Jake dive into the latest PlayStation news and share what they’ve been playing. Fred’s been grinding through Darkest Dungeon 2 and finally took down the second boss, while Jake’s been checking out The First Descendant . This week’s news roundup includes a new PlayStation quiz on Push Square, updates on the upcoming Indiana Jones game, and a first look at Crimson Desert gameplay on PS5. The guys also discuss the upcoming release of Astro Bot , the pr...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 339
In Episode 338 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred talks about his continued adventures in "Darkest Dungeon 2" after beating the second boss, and how he’s been getting the hang of his new racing wheel. Jake shares his experiences with "Gran Turismo 7," "Beat Saber," and a few other games. This week in the news, "Alan Wake 2" hasn’t yet turned a profit for Remedy, though the first DLC expansion, "Night Springs," is now available. The long-forgotten game "WILD" that was once shown at Gamescom has offici...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 338
In Episode 337 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his ongoing adventure in "Darkest Dungeon II" with 30 hours under his belt, while LJ is juggling "Fortnite," "Helldivers 2," "Doom Eternal," and other titles. In the news, PSVR2's price drop to $349.00 has caused a massive sales boost of 2,350%. Upcoming VR2 games to look forward to include "Arcade Paradise VR," "Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate," "Aces of Thunder," "Alien: Rogue Incursion," "Behemoth," and "Metro Awakening." We're saddened to r...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 337
In Episode 336 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred delves into "Darkest Dungeon II" with 21 hours logged, while Jake explores the depths of "Dragon’s Dogma 2." For the news, we're kicking things off with a fun quiz to test our PlayStation knowledge, reminiscent of the old days on the show. Check out the quiz on PushSquare and see how well you know PlayStation. In exciting updates, PlayStation Stars is back up, and Fred scored a $20 PSN voucher. There's a new game called "The Run: Got Next," a spiritua...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 336
In Episode 335 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred discusses his experience with "Darkest Dungeon II" and his new racing wheel setup, while Jake dives into "Dragon’s Dogma 2." We also address listener feedback about the podcast version being incorrect, and thank you for letting us know. In the news, the critically acclaimed RPG "Sea of Stars" is getting DLC, confirmed by the developer on Twitter. "Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2" has been leaked online, with gameplay videos circulating. The developer e...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 335
n Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his thoughts on "The First Descendant," describing it as a mix between "Destiny" and "Horizon." Jake has successfully beaten "Doom Eternal." We didn't receive any listener feedback or questions this week. In the news, 2K is working on an unannounced remake, sparking excitement among fans. "City Skylines 2," developed by Paradox Interactive, has been delayed to address stability issues, pushing the console release to 2025. Rolling Stone reports t...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 334
In Episode 333 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred shares his experience playing "Wolfenstein Youngblood," "Dave the Diver," and revisiting "Streets of Rage 4." Jake, on the other hand, is back into "Doom" and enjoying some crossword puzzles. Listener feedback includes a shoutout to 1blktalon for appreciating Jake's solo episode. In the news, "Concord" is starting beta testing soon, with early access from July 12-14 and open beta from July 18-21. The game will only have cosmetic monetization. July’s P...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 333
In Episode 332 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into the latest in PlayStation. Fred has been playing "Dave the Diver" after beating "Deliver Us Mars," while Jake finished "Stellar Blade" (which took 40 hours and he loved it) and has started up "Doom Eternal" again. There are rumors that Sony is pulling back funding from the VR2 headset, and "AstroBot" was always intended for a major PS5 release, according to developer Nicolas Doucet. "Warhammer 40K Space Marines 2" has an extended ga...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 332
Jake rips a solo episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 331
In Episode 330 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred is playing "Deliver Us Mars" and Jake is enjoying "Stellar Blade." PlayStation's State of Play announced exciting titles like "Concord" launching in August, "Dynasty Warriors Origins" rumored for PS5, and "Monster Hunter Wilds." "God of War Ragnarok" hits PC on September 19th, and "Astro Bot" returns in September. "Path of Exile 2" and "Until Dawn" arrive on PS5 later this year, with "Marvel Rivals" beta in July and "Silent Hill 2" remake coming Octob...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 330
In Episode 329 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into their latest gaming adventures. Fred is still working on Trek to Yomi, while Jake has been exploring Animal Well. They tackle the latest PlayStation news, starting with rumors of a new DOOM game, potentially titled DOOM: The Dark Ages, expected to be revealed at the next Xbox Showcase and coming to PS5. Warhammer Space Marines 2 has a new multiplayer trailer, with assurances from Focus Entertainment that there will be no micro-trans...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 329
In Episode 328 of "PS THIS IS AWESOME," Fred and Jake dive into the latest PlayStation news and share their gaming adventures. Fred has been slowly progressing through Trek to Yomi, while Jake recently conquered Wolfenstein: The New Order. The duo discusses Sony's impressive milestone of shipping 59.3 million PS5 consoles, with a surprising number of PSN users still active on PS4. They also cover the exciting announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6 set to release in Fall 2025 and the upcoming PS5 box...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 328
Fred's making progress in Trek to Yomi, finally diving into Chapter 3. Meanwhile, Jake's game update is TBD. No listener questions this time around, but let's jump into the news. Studios like Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, along with others within Bethesda, are facing layoffs. Helldivers 2 faced a review bombing on Steam due to a PSN requirement imposed by Sony, but after retracting the requirement, the game received over 200k positive reviews and even released a cape commemorating the incid...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 327
