Best PlayStation Podcasts (2024)

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Stellar Blade Review Discussion - Beyond 845 54:30

1h ago54:30

54:30

Stellar Blade is finally upon us! The verdict? The long-awaited and surprisingly controversial PS5 exclusive from Shift Up solidly delivers on its promise of a visually stunning action game, though it falls short of greatness in a few other areas. IGN’s reviewer Mitchell Saltzman joins us to have a nice spoiler-free chat about what he loved about t…

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Stellar Blade Review - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 215 53:12

2h ago53:12

53:12

How does Shift Up's PlayStation exclusive fare? Let's find out from Blessing! Note: Game provided by PlayStation for review. Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:40 - Welcomes & Housekeeping 00:04:33 - “What is your best handheld gaming memory?” - Tony 00:09:30 - Stellar Blade Review 00:44:36 - Does Sony’s new PlayStation PC overlay and shared Trop…

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Stellar Blade Review Discussion - Beyond 845 54:30

2h ago54:30

54:30

Stellar Blade is finally upon us! The verdict? The long-awaited and surprisingly controversial PS5 exclusive from Shift Up solidly delivers on its promise of a visually stunning action game, though it falls short of greatness in a few other areas. IGN’s reviewer Mitchell Saltzman joins us to have a nice spoiler-free chat about what he loved about t…

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#303 | The Unified Field Theory 4:16:05

5h ago4:16:05

4:16:05

For better or for worse, modern console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft -- and even Nintendo -- are slowly learning that sustained success in the mid-to-long-term will require a wider view. Whether via mobile, or PC, or even your competitors' own machines, a certain message is getting through to the powers-that-be, and when it comes to Sony, …

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#303 | The Unified Field Theory 4:16:05

4h ago4:16:05

4:16:05

For better or for worse, modern console manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft -- and even Nintendo -- are slowly learning that sustained success in the mid-to-long-term will require a wider view. Whether via mobile, or PC, or even your competitors' own machines, a certain message is getting through to the powers-that-be, and when it comes to Sony, …

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PlayStation 5 Pro Predictions - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 214 1:22:15

4d ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Janet Garcia is back and joins Blessing to answer your questions! Let's ask why PlayStation has felt dry lately, PS5 pro predictions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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PS5 Pro: Down The Rabbit Hole With “Project Trinity” Details - Beyond 844 54:30

1d ago54:30

54:30

This week, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU creative director, Surgent Studios founder and former assassin Abubakar Salim joins us to discuss his upcoming Metroidvania, and the journey from starring in a video game to developing one. Meanwhile, more PS5 Pro details leak, including its cool codename, “Project Trinity,” continuing the Matrix-esque naming conven…

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PS5 Pro: Down The Rabbit Hole With “Project Trinity” Details - Beyond 844 54:30

1d ago54:30

54:30

This week, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU creative director, Surgent Studios founder and former assassin Abubakar Salim joins us to discuss his upcoming Metroidvania, and the journey from starring in a video game to developing one. Meanwhile, more PS5 Pro details leak, including its cool codename, “Project Trinity,” continuing the Matrix-esque naming conven…

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#302 | SOCOMeback 4:56:42

4d ago4:56:42

4:56:42

We've long-wondered what Sony's plans were with its dormant SOCOM franchise (or if it even had plans at all). After all, we can't just ignore the success the likes of Ubisoft have found with titles like Rainbow Six: Siege, and even in a post-Zipper Interactive world, it always felt like PlayStation's tactical shooter never really got a fair shake a…

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#302 | SOCOMeback 4:56:42

4d ago4:56:42

4:56:42

We've long-wondered what Sony's plans were with its dormant SOCOM franchise (or if it even had plans at all). After all, we can't just ignore the success the likes of Ubisoft have found with titles like Rainbow Six: Siege, and even in a post-Zipper Interactive world, it always felt like PlayStation's tactical shooter never really got a fair shake a…

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Episode 482: Learn How To Dolphin Dive 33:21

6d ago33:21

33:21

Howdy, y’all! This week the team discusses upcoming game releases before catching up on what we’ve been playing including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Helldivers 2, Balatro, and more.

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Episode 482: Learn How To Dolphin Dive 33:21

6d ago33:21

33:21

Howdy, y’all! This week the team discusses upcoming game releases before catching up on what we’ve been playing including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Helldivers 2, Balatro, and more.

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Can PlayStation Productions Rival Fallout? - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 213 1:01:43

11d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Greg and Bless run through PlayStation Productions' slate, talk about Helldivers 2 fatigue, and more! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “Do you feel like Helldivers could benefit from spacing out its major developments and updates?” - Kozibear - Is Fallout the Best Video Game Adaptation of all time? - This Week in PlayStation Learn …

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359 TPSUK: Fartlick 2:26:30

8d ago2:26:30

2:26:30

Episode 359 of The Playstation Show UK (TpSUK) We're back after a slight delay to talk once again about anything & everything Playstation, along with obscure-named exercise methods and other random randomness. Enjoy!By The Playstation Show UK

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Star Wars Outlaws Looks Like a Wretched Hive of Fun and Villainy - Beyond 843 54:30

8d ago54:30

54:30

We just got a brand new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s open-world action adventure set in the beloved galaxy far, far away. Specifically, it’s set in the grimy criminal underworld between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, hitting some similar beats to 1996’s beloved (but no longer canon) Shadows of The Empire. As much as we’…

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Star Wars Outlaws Looks Like a Wretched Hive of Fun and Villainy - Beyond 843 54:30

8d ago54:30

54:30

We just got a brand new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft’s open-world action adventure set in the beloved galaxy far, far away. Specifically, it’s set in the grimy criminal underworld between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, hitting some similar beats to 1996’s beloved (but no longer canon) Shadows of The Empire. As much as we’…

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#301 | It's Never Too Late to Reinvent the Bicycle 4:48:17

11d ago4:48:17

4:48:17

It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were discussing the newest PlayStation 5 Pro rumors, and now we have fresh scuttlebutt to parse through, particularly concerning our precious framerates and the potential of the still-unannounced console. But we can't help but also wonder what PS5's market potential will be. Will it spread the field or, as …

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#301 | It's Never Too Late to Reinvent the Bicycle 4:48:17

11d ago4:48:17

4:48:17

It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were discussing the newest PlayStation 5 Pro rumors, and now we have fresh scuttlebutt to parse through, particularly concerning our precious framerates and the potential of the still-unannounced console. But we can't help but also wonder what PS5's market potential will be. Will it spread the field or, as …

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Now’s The Best Time For a Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld (Or Maybe The Worst) - Beyond 842 54:30

16d ago54:30

54:30

We would love Sony to make a successor to the PlayStation Portable and PS Vita, but does it make sense? On the one hand, portable consoles are all the rage, between Nintendo Switch’s record-breaking success and a Switch 2 (or whatever it’s called) waiting in the wings, Valve’s surprise entry into the gaming hardware race with the Steam Deck and now…

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Now’s The Best Time For a Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld (Or Maybe The Worst) - Beyond 842 54:30

17d ago54:30

54:30

We would love Sony to make a successor to the PlayStation Portable and PS Vita, but does it make sense? On the one hand, portable consoles are all the rage, between Nintendo Switch’s record-breaking success and a Switch 2 (or whatever it’s called) waiting in the wings, Valve’s surprise entry into the gaming hardware race with the Steam Deck and now…

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Episode 147: Vacation Special in Orlando Florida! Happy Funland Review, Legendary Tales, News and more 1:01:23

16d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

The PlayPSVR crew hits the road, soaks up some sun and annoys some gators. Among all the fun we still find time to discuss why Adam dislikes legendary tales, some of the latest news and review the new game HappyFunland

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The Best PlayStation Game of All Time (Inarguable) - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 212 1:40:35

21d ago1:40:35

1:40:35

Greg and Bless sit down, build a bracket, and let YOU vote on the best game to ever come to PlayStation! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “What if Bend studio partnered with Naughty Dog to make help make the Last of Us Multiplayer” - Mildwin - The Best PlayStation Game OF ALL TIME - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad…

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#300 | We're Nothing If Not Consistent 3:34:37

18d ago3:34:37

3:34:37

Somehow, some way, we've made it to our 300th episode, and we did so without missing a single, solitary week between the first show in 2018 and today. We celebrated our milestone this past weekend with 500 listeners at a sold-out live show in New York City, and we're eager to reflect on what the experience meant to us. But the news marches on, too,…

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#300 | We're Nothing If Not Consistent 3:34:37

18d ago3:34:37

3:34:37

Somehow, some way, we've made it to our 300th episode, and we did so without missing a single, solitary week between the first show in 2018 and today. We celebrated our milestone this past weekend with 500 listeners at a sold-out live show in New York City, and we're eager to reflect on what the experience meant to us. But the news marches on, too,…

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Episode 481: Here’s To You, Jim 1:01:20

20d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Hi everyone! The gang is back this week to catch up on what we’ve been playing. And it’s a stacked deck with Helldivers 2, Pacific Drive, and much more in the rotation. Also, special guest Jim Ryan discusses his remarkable run with the PlayStation brand, from starting up the first offices in Europe before the launch of the original PlayStation, to …

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Episode 481: Here’s To You, Jim 1:01:20

20d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Hi everyone! The gang is back this week to catch up on what we’ve been playing. And it’s a stacked deck with Helldivers 2, Pacific Drive, and much more in the rotation. Also, special guest Jim Ryan discusses his remarkable run with the PlayStation brand, from starting up the first offices in Europe before the launch of the original PlayStation, to …

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Why We Can’t Stop Playing Helldivers 2 - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 211 1:00:56

24d ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Joey joins Bless and Greg to talk Helldivers 2 and review Open Roads! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “Should PlayStation follow the Nintendo pricing model?” - Dylan - What We’ve Been Playing - Ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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Rise of the Ronin VS Dragons Dogma 2: Which is right for you? - Beyond 841 53:43

28d ago53:43

53:43

This week, we’re eatin’ good! Two massive sprawling open-world action RPGs just dropped, Dragon’s Dogma II and Rise of the Ronin but… which one is worth your time? Join Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Mitchell Saltzman as they compare and contrast Capcom and Koei Tecmo’s latest contributions to the run-around-and-fight-stuff genre. Ultimately, both …

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Rise of the Ronin VS Dragons Dogma 2: Which is right for you? - Beyond 841 53:43

22d ago53:43

53:43

This week, we’re eatin’ good! Two massive sprawling open-world action RPGs just dropped, Dragon’s Dogma II and Rise of the Ronin but… which one is worth your time? Join Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Mitchell Saltzman as they compare and contrast Capcom and Koei Tecmo’s latest contributions to the run-around-and-fight-stuff genre. Ultimately, both …

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#299 | None of These Things Happen For Free 4:21:31

25d ago4:21:31

4:21:31

Various leaks (and our own sources) have long-indicated the arrival of a so-called PlayStation 5 Pro console this calendar year, and now new reports have given us a great idea of what this yet-unannounced machine can do. Similar to 2016's PlayStation 4 Pro, PS5's Pro model largely keeps its CPU functionality in place, instead focusing on GPU-centri…

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#299 | None of These Things Happen For Free 4:21:31

25d ago4:21:31

4:21:31

Various leaks (and our own sources) have long-indicated the arrival of a so-called PlayStation 5 Pro console this calendar year, and now new reports have given us a great idea of what this yet-unannounced machine can do. Similar to 2016's PlayStation 4 Pro, PS5's Pro model largely keeps its CPU functionality in place, instead focusing on GPU-centri…

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Episode 480: Milieu Of Meteor Showers 34:47

27d ago34:47

34:47

Hey y’all! After a few weeks of hiatus, the gang returns and introduces team member James to discuss his early playing experience with Rise of the Ronin. Plus the team talks Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Episode 480: Milieu Of Meteor Showers 34:47

27d ago34:47

34:47

Hey y’all! After a few weeks of hiatus, the gang returns and introduces team member James to discuss his early playing experience with Rise of the Ronin. Plus the team talks Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Rise of the Ronin Review (So Far) - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 210 1:00:38

28d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Greg, Andy, and Mike assemble to talk about what they've tackled in Team Ninja's latest! Our copies of Rise of the Ronin were provided by PlayStation for review purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Big Awesome Open-World Game That’s Full of Surprises - Beyond 840 54:09

1M ago54:09

54:09

There’s plenty to talk about this week! The leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specs have Max and Brian speculating about who exactly needs a mid-century modern mid-generation refresh, aside from people who want the best possible console experience for Grand Theft Auto 6. Mostly, though, the thing we’re most excited to talk about is Dragon’s Dogma 2. Reviews…

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Big Awesome Open-World Game That’s Full of Surprises - Beyond 840 54:09

29d ago54:09

54:09

There’s plenty to talk about this week! The leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specs have Max and Brian speculating about who exactly needs a mid-century modern mid-generation refresh, aside from people who want the best possible console experience for Grand Theft Auto 6. Mostly, though, the thing we’re most excited to talk about is Dragon’s Dogma 2. Reviews…

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#298 | I Know the Pieces Fit, 'Cause I Watched Them Fall Away 3:51:36

1M ago3:51:36

3:51:36

From this show's perspective, there simply aren't that many rational targets of acquisition in PlayStation's sphere, especially with a tightening economy all around us. But there are two teams in particular -- Helldivers' Arrowhead and Stellar Blade's Shift Up -- that seemed like obvious potential marks based on Sony's historical activity. But with…

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#298 | I Know the Pieces Fit, 'Cause I Watched Them Fall Away 3:51:36

1M ago3:51:36

3:51:36

From this show's perspective, there simply aren't that many rational targets of acquisition in PlayStation's sphere, especially with a tightening economy all around us. But there are two teams in particular -- Helldivers' Arrowhead and Stellar Blade's Shift Up -- that seemed like obvious potential marks based on Sony's historical activity. But with…

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The Xbox Game Draft - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 209 1:06:11

1M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Roger joins Blessing to draft Xbox games to PlayStation! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “If you could preemptively make one decision about the PlayStation 6, what would that be?” - Tyler Robertson - The Xbox Game Draft - Audience Picks - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 146: Survivorman VR, Indie Games, New Games 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Could Alex survive the wild wonderful outdoors? Let's find out as he discusses Survivorman VR. We discuss new games and some poop tubes. You won't wanna miss it

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Helldivers 2 F**king Rules, Here’s Why - Beyond 839 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Helldivers 2 kicks ass. This isn’t news, obviously. You probably know that already and you’re probably one of the millions of players spreading democracy throughout the galaxy at this very moment. That said, WHY is this game such a hit? Join Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Akeem Lawanson as they unpack the many charms of Arrowhead’s co…

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Helldivers 2 F**king Rules, Here’s Why - Beyond 839 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Helldivers 2 kicks ass. This isn’t news, obviously. You probably know that already and you’re probably one of the millions of players spreading democracy throughout the galaxy at this very moment. That said, WHY is this game such a hit? Join Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and Akeem Lawanson as they unpack the many charms of Arrowhead’s co…

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#297 | There's No Magic When the Tricks Get Old 3:31:32

2M ago3:31:32

3:31:32

The last week in gaming has been a bit of a downer, no doubt. But we don't dodge the news; we lean into it. And frankly, it's not all bad. Quite the contrary: Ghost of Tsushima is coming to PC, Spider-Man 2 has finally received a major update, and the STALKER Trilogy is migrating to console for the first time ever. But then there's drama surroundin…

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#297 | There's No Magic When the Tricks Get Old 3:31:32

1M ago3:31:32

3:31:32

The last week in gaming has been a bit of a downer, no doubt. But we don't dodge the news; we lean into it. And frankly, it's not all bad. Quite the contrary: Ghost of Tsushima is coming to PC, Spider-Man 2 has finally received a major update, and the STALKER Trilogy is migrating to console for the first time ever. But then there's drama surroundin…

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The Last of Part 3’s Plot - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 208 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

It's PS I Love You XOXO Shark Tank as we wade through your pitches for The Last of Us Part 3's plot! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “Bless, can I just play Helldivers?” - Greg Miller - PSILY SHARK TANK: The Last of Us Part 3 Ideas - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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358 TPSUK: No-Show-Bod 2:55:42

1M ago2:55:42

2:55:42

Episode 358 of The Playstation Show UK (TpSUK) Despite the episode title, we are blessed that Here-Comes-Bod decided to show up for the latest instalment of TPSUK. Unlike other engagements of his... We talk all things Playstation and otherwise. Thank you for listening. Enjoy WARNING: This episode contains Dubstep music at the very end. You have bee…

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#296 | A Smooth Operator, Operating Correctly 4:23:31

2M ago4:23:31

4:23:31

There's no doubt that the console games space at large is predicated on some shaky economics, and recent layoffs are just the beginning of what will likely be a substantial purging of talent from the ranks of teams around the world. Late last year, we caught wind (via the Insomniac leaks) that Sony was planning layoffs, and would close one of its t…

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#296 | A Smooth Operator, Operating Correctly 4:23:31

2M ago4:23:31

4:23:31

There's no doubt that the console games space at large is predicated on some shaky economics, and recent layoffs are just the beginning of what will likely be a substantial purging of talent from the ranks of teams around the world. Late last year, we caught wind (via the Insomniac leaks) that Sony was planning layoffs, and would close one of its t…

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How Does PlayStation Recover? - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 207 1:19:29

2M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

After a week of layoffs and cancellations, what’s PlayStation’s next move to right the ship? - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - “What’s Up with the Resistance Retribution - How Does PlayStation Recover After These Layoffs? - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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With Layoffs Like These, Are AAA Games Sustainable? - Beyond 838 55:14

2M ago55:14

55:14

What’s happening in the video game industry? The BEYOND crew discuss the recent layoffs happening in the games industry, including Sony announcing a significant amount of layoffs hitting PlayStation. The #PlayStation layoffs affected 900 staff members, with Jim Ryan issuing a statement about the situation - but what does it all mean? Max, Brian and…

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