The PlayStation Effect

EP13. State of Play Predictions | GTA VI, Uncharted, Intergalactic

It's happening! A big State of Play showcase is coming June 2nd and its time to make some predictions. What will they show besides Marvel's Wolverine? We have some hunches. Also, how much pressure is on PlayStation to deliver the goods? We will answer that question with a dash of tough love. And of course, we'll address the elephant in the room: Grand Theft Auto VI. Timestamps: 00:00:56 – Is PlayStation under pressure? 00:04:06 – First-party predictions 00:18:28 – Will GTA VI be there? 00:20:58 – Third-party predictions 00:33:13 – Megaton predictions 00:39:34 - FYI for our reactions episode

EP12. PS Plus Price Hike Reactions | Nobody Bought Saros

"Market conditions," they said. But, we say BS. Time for a brutally honest conversation about the PS Plus price increase and Sony's anti-consumer moves. Also, ouch... Saros isn't selling and it's time to talk about what went wrong. Then, we'll discuss PlayStation's "no PC ports" strategy and FromSoftware's rumored follow-up to Elden Ring. Timestamps: 00:02:40 – PS Plus price hike reactions 00:15:38 – Nobody bought Saros 00:26:33 – PlayStation is done with PC ports (for real) 00:35:41 – FromSoftware's next game leaked?

EP11. Are You Sick of Remakes? | Everyone’s Mad About Mixtape

Another day, another remake. From God of War to Star Fox, it's time to ask: why so many? Plus, Sony revealed the truth about the PS6 and Bungie’s worth, and it's time to unpack it. Then, we'll weigh in on the Mixtape backlash: is it a masterpiece, an industry plant, or just plain overrated? Timestamps: 00:02:09 – Mixed feelings about Saros 00:09:15 – Mixtape controversy 00:20:04 – Are you sick of remakes? 00:29:46 – No PS6?! 00:36:13 – Sony admits Bungie failed

EP10. The Truth About Saros | PlayStation & Xbox Breaking Up?

Overrated or fairly rated? Saros is here, so let's discuss whether it's a real GOTY contender or a pretender. Did Housemarque cook? After that, it's time to discuss Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's new "We Are Xbox" movement and what that means for the PlayStation ecosystem. Plus, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is further along than we thought — so, what does Square-Enix need to do to make sure it sticks the landing? Timestamps: 00:01:32 – Why we will NEVER do sponsored ads 00:02:57 – The truth about Saros 00:16:47 – Xbox re-evaluating PS5 ports 00:27:32 – FFVII Remake Part 3 must-haves

EP09. How to "Fix" PlayStation | The PS6 Must-Have Wishlist

We love PlayStation, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. So, this week's episode discusses how we would fix some of the PS5's biggest problems — whether it's live service woes, PS Plus drops, price hikes, or the glaring lack of The Last of Us Part III. Then, we will share our personal wishlists for the PS6 while the leaks about its price, power, and handheld keep pouring in.  Timestamps: 00:01:19 – How to "fix" PlayStation 00:22:46 – PS6 must-haves