Best PlayStation Podcasts (2024)

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

6h 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

6h 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

3d 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

5d 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

5d 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

5d 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

7d 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

7d 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

10d 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

11d 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

14d 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

14d 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

17d 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

17d 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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With Layoffs Like These, Are AAA Games Sustainable? - Beyond 838 55:14

17d 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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Episode 145: PSVR2 1 Year Anniversary, Shafestradamus, Dead Hook 1:16:27

19d ago1:16:27

1:16:27

The great Shafestradamus joins PlayPSVR2: The Podcast to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the PSVR2! We do a retrospective, give the headset grades while covering some favorite memories. Adam reviews Dead Hook and we discuss what the PSVR2 to PC conversion means for the fans.

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#295 | The Love That You Need Will Never Be Found at Home 4:57:21

21d ago4:57:21

4:57:21

The dam has broken. After paving the way just last week, Microsoft has confirmed its four games that are coming to PlayStation platforms, and they're arriving a lot sooner than any of us thought. One of them -- Pentiment -- is available on PS4 and PS5 alike right now, while Hi-Fi Rush isn't far behind. Multiplayer titles Grounded and Sea of Thieves…

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#295 | The Love That You Need Will Never Be Found at Home 4:57:21

21d ago4:57:21

4:57:21

The dam has broken. After paving the way just last week, Microsoft has confirmed its four games that are coming to PlayStation platforms, and they're arriving a lot sooner than any of us thought. One of them -- Pentiment -- is available on PS4 and PS5 alike right now, while Hi-Fi Rush isn't far behind. Multiplayer titles Grounded and Sea of Thieves…

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Were We Wrong About PlayStation Live Service? - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 206 1:18:13

24d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Greg and Bless talk about the success of Helldivers 2 and what it means for PlayStation's live service push. Plus, SnowBikeMike interviews a dev about MLB The Show 24! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes, Housekeeping, & Balatro - “Any update on the new PS Headset?” - Sergio - Were We Wrong About PlayStation’s Live Service Plan? - This Week in PlaySta…

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Delivers on the Promise of the Remake Trilogy - Beyond 837 1:22:59

25d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is almost here, and the reviews are in! Michael Higham joins us to discuss his thoughts on the game (which he scored a 9 out of 10, something we totally forgot to mention on the show) and there’s a lot to say about this massive installment in such a beloved series - which we’ll do while steering clear of story spoilers as mu…

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Delivers on the Promise of the Remake Trilogy - Beyond 837 1:22:59

25d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is almost here, and the reviews are in! Michael Higham joins us to discuss his thoughts on the game (which he scored a 9 out of 10, something we totally forgot to mention on the show) and there’s a lot to say about this massive installment in such a beloved series - which we’ll do while steering clear of story spoilers as mu…

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#294 | Sorry For Helldiving 4:58:28

28d ago4:58:28

4:58:28

It's been an unusual week in the PlayStation ecosystem, especially in recent years, where the exclusives and heavy-hitters from Sony primarily resided in the single-player sphere. But then a game like Helldivers 2 drops out of orbit, and suddenly we're brought back to the days of SOCOM, Killzone, and others, when PlayStation had an actual online id…

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#294 | Sorry For Helldiving 4:58:28

28d ago4:58:28

4:58:28

It's been an unusual week in the PlayStation ecosystem, especially in recent years, where the exclusives and heavy-hitters from Sony primarily resided in the single-player sphere. But then a game like Helldivers 2 drops out of orbit, and suddenly we're brought back to the days of SOCOM, Killzone, and others, when PlayStation had an actual online id…

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PlayPSVR2 The Podcast: Valentines Special with NatBratt! 1:11:55

29d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

NatBratt from Full Dive Gaming: A VR Podcast joins the PlayPSVR guys for a Valentines day special! That's right, this episode is all about the ladies. What do women want? Do you want a man who is good at Synth Riders or Beat Saber? Are VR relationships a thing? Nat covers all the hard hitting questions in this episode of PlayPSVR2: The Podcast.…

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Episode 479: Abubakar Salim Talks Tales of Kenzera: Zau 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Howdy! This week Abubakar Salim of Surgent Studios stops by to discuss the upcoming platformer Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Plus the team talks Helldivers and Tekken 8.

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Episode 479: Abubakar Salim Talks Tales of Kenzera: Zau 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Howdy! This week Abubakar Salim of Surgent Studios stops by to discuss the upcoming platformer Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Plus the team talks Helldivers and Tekken 8.

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How Xbox Games Coming PS5 is Win-Win For (Almost) Everyone - Beyond 836 1:20:30

1M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

In this episode of Beyond, we dive deep into the thrilling possibility of Xbox games launching on PlayStation platforms, marking a potential shift in the console wars as we know them. With rumors swirling about Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, Starfield, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle making their way to the PS5, we unpack what this c…

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How Xbox Games Coming PS5 is Win-Win For (Almost) Everyone - Beyond 836 1:20:30

1M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

In this episode of Beyond, we dive deep into the thrilling possibility of Xbox games launching on PlayStation platforms, marking a potential shift in the console wars as we know them. With rumors swirling about Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, Starfield, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle making their way to the PS5, we unpack what this c…

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 205 51:48

1M ago51:48

51:48

Bless grills Greg on DON'T NOD's latest action RPG! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - Ads - Topic of the Show: Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Review - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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#293 | Natural Selection 4:02:38

1M ago4:02:38

4:02:38

We know that Xbox games are migrating to PlayStation, and by the next episode of this very show, we'll have a much better idea of what a future slate of Microsoft products on Sony's console may look like. In the meantime, however, we're left to wonder how we got here in the first place. One could easily argue that PlayStation's and Xbox's rivalry e…

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#293 | Natural Selection 4:02:38

1M ago4:02:38

4:02:38

We know that Xbox games are migrating to PlayStation, and by the next episode of this very show, we'll have a much better idea of what a future slate of Microsoft products on Sony's console may look like. In the meantime, however, we're left to wonder how we got here in the first place. One could easily argue that PlayStation's and Xbox's rivalry e…

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Episode 143: Ultrawings 2, Synapse, Dead Hook, Legendary Tales 1:17:34

1M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

PlayPSVR2: The Podcast has all the games this week. We discuss first impressions of Dead Hook and Legendary Tales. Adam reams Alex because Synapse is so good, but he held off because he can't trust Alex's judgement. Alex LOVES ultrawings 2 and dives into all the reasons why you should buy it today.

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Episode 478: What We've Been Playing 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

Hey y'all! With nasty colds circulatin', bomb cyclones droppin', and 2024 kicking off with a bang, the PlayStation Podcast crew has struggled to record a show for a few weeks now. Today, they get off their keisters to review some key details from the recent State(s) of Play and then talk about what they've been playing. No surprise that Sid is obse…

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Episode 478: What We've Been Playing 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

Hey y'all! With nasty colds circulatin', bomb cyclones droppin', and 2024 kicking off with a bang, the PlayStation Podcast crew has struggled to record a show for a few weeks now. Today, they get off their keisters to review some key details from the recent State(s) of Play and then talk about what they've been playing. No surprise that Sid is obse…

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Helldivers 2 Review (So Far) - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 204 54:17

1M ago54:17

54:17

Greg and Mike spent the day with Helldivers 2, and they have a bunch of thoughts for you. FOR LIBERTY! Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - A Pulse Elite Unboxing - Helldivers 2 Review (So Far) - Ads - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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357 TPSUK: Can You Hear Me Now? 2:32:37

1M ago2:32:37

2:32:37

Episode 357 of The Playstation Show UK (TpSUK) After a short break, The Playstation Show UK podcast has returned! Of course we experienced technical difficulties having lost a technically-minded host. Namely Krook's audio levels were too quiet on the live broadcast which he attempted to address at the time but inadvertently made his recording level…

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Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Is an Avalanche of New Features - Beyond 835 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Sony’s second State of Play of 2024 was a feast of details on the next chapter of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII revival, not the least of which was the confirmation of the game's demo (which you can download now!) From games at the Gold Saucer, dolphin racing, polygonal recreations of the characters’ PS1 models, and of course, changes to the fami…

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Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Is an Avalanche of New Features - Beyond 835 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Sony’s second State of Play of 2024 was a feast of details on the next chapter of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII revival, not the least of which was the confirmation of the game's demo (which you can download now!) From games at the Gold Saucer, dolphin racing, polygonal recreations of the characters’ PS1 models, and of course, changes to the fami…

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#292 | Meet Me In Outer Space 5:49:05

1M ago5:49:05

5:49:05

A new State of Play presentation -- arguably the best Sony has ever executed -- has given us a plethora of items to discuss on this week's all-new episode of Sacred Symbols. For starters, we finally have a release date for the amazing-looking second party PS5 exclusive action-RPG Stellar Blade, which we cannot wait to play. We also got a lengthy gl…

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#292 | Meet Me In Outer Space 5:49:05

1M ago5:49:05

5:49:05

A new State of Play presentation -- arguably the best Sony has ever executed -- has given us a plethora of items to discuss on this week's all-new episode of Sacred Symbols. For starters, we finally have a release date for the amazing-looking second party PS5 exclusive action-RPG Stellar Blade, which we cannot wait to play. We also got a lengthy gl…

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Sony's PlayStation State of Play Was Packed With Surprises For The PS5 - Beyond 834 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is the topic of discussion in this episode of BEYOND! Akeem, Max, Brian and Jada break down what we saw, from titles like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Judas from the creator of BioShock, Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2, the PSV…

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Sony's PlayStation State of Play Was Packed With Surprises For The PS5 - Beyond 834 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is the topic of discussion in this episode of BEYOND! Akeem, Max, Brian and Jada break down what we saw, from titles like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Silent Hill: The Short Message, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Judas from the creator of BioShock, Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2, the PSV…

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Persona 3 Reload Review - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 203 1:12:40

2M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Barrett and Bless weigh in on Atlus' latest epic. Run of Show - - Start - Welcomes & Housekeeping - Persona 3 Reload Review - Ads - This Week in PlayStation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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#291 | The Guillotine 4:02:47

2M ago4:02:47

4:02:47

Our beloved games industry is currently mired in an economic crisis of its own creation. By rapidly expanding corporate headcounts during the pandemic -- and by foolishly forecasting 2020-era gaming habits would persist into future years -- many publishers and developers have found themselves dramatically overextended. In 2022, some 8,500 people lo…

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#291 | The Guillotine 4:02:47

2M ago4:02:47

4:02:47

Our beloved games industry is currently mired in an economic crisis of its own creation. By rapidly expanding corporate headcounts during the pandemic -- and by foolishly forecasting 2020-era gaming habits would persist into future years -- many publishers and developers have found themselves dramatically overextended. In 2022, some 8,500 people lo…

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Episode 142: The Ultimate PSVR2 Game list, New Games, PSVR2 News 1:26:59

2M ago1:26:59

1:26:59

Based on a fan recommendation we rank all PSVR2 games we've played for those who are new to VR. There is a tons of news including game announcements, development news and sales stats.

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PS5's 2024 vs 2023 - PS I Love You XOXO 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Right now, would you take PS5's 2023 or the slate of games set for 2024? Bless and Greg debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kinda Funny

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is SO Good - Beyond 833 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

The entire Beyond crew is finally back together again and this time, we talk about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and how much of a breath of fresh air it is. As if the year hasn't already gotten off to a good start, we also find that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is exactly what we're looking for in a quality Metroidvania and we tell you why it…

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is SO Good - Beyond 833 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

The entire Beyond crew is finally back together again and this time, we talk about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and how much of a breath of fresh air it is. As if the year hasn't already gotten off to a good start, we also find that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is exactly what we're looking for in a quality Metroidvania and we tell you why it…

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#290 | In the Black and the White, a Technicolorful Life 4:19:34

2M ago4:19:34

4:19:34

As we wade through the mundanity of the turn-of-the-year -- when very few new games come to market and we work through our respective backlogs -- hope sits on the horizon. After all, the drab is about to turn into the delightful with the release or near-release of the likes of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Last of Us: Part II Remastered, Gr…

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