The PlayStation Effect

"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 reactions00:15:38 – Nobody bought Saros00:26:33 – PlayStation is done with PC ports (for real)00:35:41 – FromSoftware's next game leaked?

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 Saros00:09:15 – Mixtape controversy00:20:04 – Are you sick of remakes?00:29:46 – No PS6?!00:36:13 – Sony admits Bungie failed

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 ads00:02:57 – The truth about Saros00:16:47 – Xbox re-evaluating PS5 ports00:27:32 – FFVII Remake Part 3 must-haves

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" PlayStation00:22:46 – PS6 must-haves

In this episode, two new GOTY contenders enter the conversation with Pragmata and Replaced. Can they dethrone Resident Evil Requiem? Plus, Metro 2039's announcement at the Xbox showcase has gamers asking "did I miss the boat on Metro?" and we have the answer. Then, we'll reveal the PlayStation games that define us for a trip down memory card lane. And yes, one of them is Metal Gear Solid. We’re not idiots.Timestamps:00:01:01 – New podcast name!00:02:53 – Pragmata = GOTY?00:11:18 – Replaced Shocked Us00:18:50 – Metro 2039 is Insane00:24:24 – A Nintendo skeptic got a Switch 200:30:09 – PlayStation games that define us