Best Solid State Gaming Network Podcasts (2026)

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Sony Patents New AI Tech That’ll Play Your Video Games For You! - Beyond 928 56:58

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The year is 2026 AD and cybergaming super-corporation Sony has created new technology that would allow video games to play themselves. Well, sort of. We dig into PlayStation’s latest tech patent that would provide AI-driven assistance to players, both in the form of “ghost” characters that demonstrate the right way to beat part of a game, or a feat…

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PlayStation’s 2025 Year in Review - Beyond 927 53:47

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This week, we’re taking a look back at PlayStation’s 2025, from game releases to hardware announcements, corporate reorgs to global politics. The PS5 has had a wonderful year, breaking the 80 million sales mark, but it also saw price hikes at a time in the console life cycle when hardware usually gets cheaper. With this in mind, we’re in no hurry f…

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26 Awesome PlayStation 5 Games Coming in 2026 - Beyond 926 1:24:50

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2026 is shaping up to be a big year for games! Let’s take a look at just a few of the many upcoming releases slated to hit PlayStation 5 in the new year! From heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, 007 First Light and LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight to some weirder smaller titles like Romeo is a Dead Man, Mouse: P.I. For H…

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Hideo Kojima, Leon Kennedy and Muppets: Our Wildest Game Awards 2025 Predictions - Beyond 925 59:06

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The Game Awards are the last big gaming event of 2025, and they always come with a fair share of surprises and announcements, so why not have some fun with it? We’ve prepared an extremely unofficial Beyond edition of legally-distinct The Game Awards Bingo. What will we see this year? Muppets? (Yes) Hideo Kojima? Flute Guy? More importantly, will be…

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The Cosmic Invasion of Marvel Games That Don't Suck - Beyond 924 1:10:58

1M ago1:10:58

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This week Max and Brain look back on the recent crop of Marvel games that are suprisingly pretty good. From Spider-Man to Blade, theres a lot of cool stuff headed to consoles and PC if you're a Marvel fan (or just a fan of fun games). One could even say theres a cosmic invasion of superhero games that dont suck...speaking of cosmic invasions, Max a…

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13 Awesome Games To Grab Cheap Black Friday - Beyond 923 1:04:17

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With the holidays fast approaching and Black Friday just around the corner (or later this week if you're reading this when the episode releases) its finally that most wonderful time of the year where you can buy a bunch of games you didnt get a chance to play for dirt cheap. Brian and Max have compiled a list of recent PlayStation releases that are…

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Valve Has Entered The Console Race, Should PlayStation Be Afraid? - Beyond 922 48:54

2M ago48:54

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In a surprise move, Valve has announced plans for a Steam Machine console, taking PC gaming from desktops into living rooms in a big way. Sony’s had the market cornered this console generation, but does the introduction of a device that simplifies PC gaming for more casual players (while still allowing more tech-savvy ones to get under the hood) po…

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Nightreign DLC, Marvel Tokon, New PlayStation Hardware | Sony State of Play Japan 2025 - Beyond 921 41:21

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This week, Sony surprised us with a nice little State of Play presentation focusing on PlayStation games coming from Japanese and Asian studios, which included a tease of Elden Ring Nightreign’s first major DLC, The Forsaken Hollows as well as what’s in store for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls’ upcoming closed beta test. We also got a look at some coo…

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The Sad State of GTA-Like Games (That Aren't GTA) - Beyond 920 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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This week, we’ve heard Rockstar games co-founder Dan Houser talking about cancelled GTA 5 story DLC and Saints Row 1 design director Chris Stockman sharing his pitch for a Saints Row reboot, which has us lamenting the lack of open-world action games set in contemporary settings. Specifically, the kind where you can steal cars and cause mayhem - you…

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The Horror Games That Defined Each PlayStation Console - Beyond 919 1:14:43

3M ago1:14:43

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It’s almost Halloween, so what better excuse to geek out about horror games? Max and Brian take a look back at the horror franchises that dominated each generation of PlayStation console. From the birth of Resident Evil on the PS1 to Silent Hill and Fatal Frame’s numerous outings on the PlayStation 2, to the PS3/360 era that gave us Dead Space, Con…

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Halo's Coming to PlayStation And PlayStation's Going to Magic: The Gathering - Beyond 918 59:01

3M ago59:01

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In the video game equivalent of Hell freezing over or pigs flying, the original Halo is coming to PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full Unreal Engine 5 overhaul of the 2001 Xbox original, and in honor of the 25th anniversary, it’s going multi-platform sometime next year. Nick got a chance to play it, and shared his impressions about new fea…

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Ghost of Yotei Devs Discuss That Ending, Story Changes, Easter Eggs & More | Spoilercast! - Beyond 917 50:16

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SPOILER ALERT! This week, we’re talking Ghost of Yotei yet again, but delving deep into late game content, including the ending. Joining us to unpack all that, and answer some more questions about how the open-world samurai epic came together are creative director Jason Connel and lead writer Ian Ryan from Sucker Punch Productions. We discuss story…

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Digesting the Spaghetti Western Vibes of Yotei - Beyond 916 1:05:22

3M ago1:05:22

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This week on Beyond Jada Griffin is hosting yet again! Joined by Michael Higham, and Nick Maillet to talk more about Ghost of Yotei. We dive into how the Japanese community is embracing Yotei for how it quintessentially feels like Hokkaido, a few of the smaller touches of things we liked such as the various minigames in Yotei, and a couple of plati…

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Ghost of Yotei Devs Explain Lessons Learned From Tsushima, Cinematic Influences & More - Beyond 915 44:20

3M ago44:20

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Ghost of Yotei is almost out, and this week we’re joined by to members of the team at Sucker Punch Productions who were behind it. Creative director Jason Connell and art director Joanna Wang tell us about how the studio approached their follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, from the cinematic inspirations to the real world research that informed this ne…

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Ghost of Yotei: A Leaner, Meaner Sequel That Doesn't Reinvent Open-World Samurai Games - Beyond 914 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

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Ghost of Yotei isn’t out for a little while, but the reviews are in, and we’re joined by IGN’s Michael Higham to discuss Sucker Punch’s highly anticipated samurai sequel stacks up compared to its predecessor. Ghost of Tsushima was one of the last great first-party exclusives of the PS4 era, but Ghost of Yotei takes full advantage of the PlayStation…

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We Finally Saw Wolverine! Our Sony State of Play September 25 - Beyond 913 48:52

4M ago48:52

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Sony suprised everyone with their September State of Play and Max, Jada, Brian, and Nick broke down every major game announced. Starting off with the first look at the long awaited Marvel's Wolverine, and it didnt dissapoint. Wolverine is definitely earning it's likely M rating, and everyone on the show (espically Jada) was impressed with the small…

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Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6 Are Playing it Safe, But Playing to Their Strengths - Beyond 912 1:22:04

4M ago1:22:04

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This week we’re joined by notorious tie-guy Travis Northup, who just dropped his review of Borderlands 4, and who also went hands on with some large scale maps in Battlefield 6 at a preview event. What do these two games have in common, besides being shooters? They’re both shaping up to be returns-to-form for a couple series that haven’t stuck the …

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25 PlayStation Games Still Coming in 2025 - Beyond 911 1:21:03

4M ago1:21:03

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The year is far from over, and some of the biggest game releases are still yet to come - so let’s run down 25 games of various shapes, sizes, genres, flavors and configurations that have our attention for one reason or another. From the obvious big sequels like Ghost of Yotei, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, to smaller offb…

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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal Gives us a View To a Killer James Bond Game - Beyond 910 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

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This week we break down Sony's surprise 007 First Light state of play and why the game looks like it's going to be Hitman With a Dash of Uncharted, Sleeping Dogs & GTA. It's been a while since we've had a good 007 game and thats looking to change thanks in part to the game's developers history making the Hitman games (which are basically 007 games …

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LEGO Batman Looks Like The Best Batman Game in Years - Beyond 909 52:06

5M ago52:06

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We’re back from gamescom, jetlagged, but excited to have some new and upcoming games to discuss. Capcom had a solid lineup including Pragmata, which doesn’t put puzzles above shooting, but still has puzzles, and probably isn’t a Mega Man prequel. The Resident Evil Requiem demo we had didn’t blow us away, but it also didn’t show too much, and maybe …

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Battlefield 6 Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Directed By Michael Bay - Beyond 908 1:15:37

5M ago1:15:37

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This week, we’re talking about the literally groundbreaking new destruction physics in Battlefield 6, which looks to be almost on par with Donkey Kong Bananza’s smashability, but in an obviously very different way. We’re also chatting with the developers of Ninja Gaiden Ragebound about the throwback platformer’s NES roots, and sharing some of the g…

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Fighting Yourself is Fun in Wuchang Fallen Feathers - Beyond 907 45:07

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From forgotten peripherals to bizarre trends, we're taking a wild trip through PlayStation's strangest hardware. Plus, Jada shares her early impressions of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This week we're going retro, weird, and very PlayStation. 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers18:06 - PlayStation’s Best, Worst and Weirdest Experimental Produ…

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How Does EA's Skate Compare to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 - Beyond 906 49:12

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It’s a good time to be a fan of skateboarding video games, between Activision’s remakes fo Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 out now, plus EA’s long-awaited reboot of Skate (Sorry, “skate.”) arriving sometime in the foreseeable future. Nick had a chance to spend a few hours in the open world, and while the free-to-play live-service aspect is rubbing a l…

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Ghost of Yotei Looks Like a Bigger, Meaner and Prettier Spin on Tsushima - Beyond 905 57:41

6M ago57:41

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Sucker Punch finally gave us our long-awaited look at Ghost of Yotei in action, and while it’s certainly looking like a gorgeous successor to Tsushima that’ll put the PS5 through its paces, it’s hard not to compare it to one of this year’s other big open-world samurai game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. While there will definitely be some familiar them…

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How Can Resident Evil Requiem Keep The Series Fresh After 30 Years? - Beyond 904 57:39

6M ago57:39

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Let’s get this out of the way: we’re happy there’s a new Resident Evil game on the way and we will absolutely be playing it day one. That said, the way Capcom is framing Resident Evil Requiem has us a bit skeptical - especially with them specifically bringing up the fact that Leon Kennedy (supposedly) isn’t in it. We discuss how Resident Evil’s lat…

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Death Stranding 2: Weird, Confusing and a Technical Masterpiece - Beyond 903 1:03:28

7M ago1:03:28

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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is finally almost here, and as one of 2025’s few big PlayStation exclusives, you can see why a lot of PS5 owners would be excited for this one. This week, we’re joined by Simon Cardy, who reviewed DS2 for IGN, to discuss the many things it does right, whether or not that’s enough to win over folks who didn’t live the…

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Sony Hints At PlayStation 6, Knows Most Players Aren’t Into Cloud Gaming - Beyond 902 1:06:23

7M ago1:06:23

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The PlayStation 6 is still a long ways off, but Sony acknowledged they’re pushing the platform forward and exploring new ways for us to engage with it, but they’re well aware that streaming games from the cloud isn’t how most of us play our games. The PlayStation Portal might seem to suggest that’s the direction the company is taking things, but un…

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Resident Evil Requiem: New Details on Gameplay, Setting, Characters & More - Beyond 901 1:24:58

7M ago1:24:58

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Resident Evil Requiem (or Resident Evil 9, RE9uiem, or whatever we’re supposed to call it) got an official reveal during Summer Game Fest 2025, and shortly after that, a select few people got to play a demo behind closed doors. IGN’s Matt Kim was one of those lucky people, so he stopped by to tell us about the game’s newest features. There’s option…

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Let's Play The Ultimate PlayStation 4 Game Show, Wheel of PS4-tune! - Beyond 900 27:30

7M ago27:30

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It's our 900th episode! And we're at IGN Live! So, in honor of this momentous occasion, we invented a whole game show: Wheel of PS4-tune! Why? Because it was a good title. So, all the questions are about Sony's last console generation, its hardware, games, and so on. How well do Brian and Jada know deep-cut PlayStation 4-centric trivia? How are the…

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007 First Light, Marvel Tokon, Silent Hill f and More From Sony's Summer State of Play - Beyond 899 54:26

7M ago54:26

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On this very special episod eof Podcast Beyond, Max, Brian, and Jada are joined by John Davison to react to the latest PlayStation State of Play where Sony showed off a ton of games. This episodes highlights were the reveal of the new James Bond game from IO Interactve, 007 First Light, and the Arc System Works Marvel themed fighter MARVEL Tōkon: F…

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We're So Glad Hideo Kojima is Still Making Weird Games - Beyond 898 39:08

8M ago39:08

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Kojima is always up to something and this week is no different. On this week's very special epsiode of Podcast Beyond!, Jada, Nick, and Max break down their favorite Kojima games, why hes so influential, and why him preparing to keep his legacy going long after he dies via a USB stick isnt even the strangest thing hes said lately. *** IGN Live is n…

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Will Fairgame$ be the next Helldivers 2 or Hyenas? - Beyond 897 1:08:55

8M ago1:08:55

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Sony’s big push for live-service games hasn’t exactly been a resounding success, and the news that Haven, the studio behind the upcoming extraction-shooter Fairgame$, recently lost its founder Jade Raymond doesn’t exactly instill confidence. But, on the bright side, Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update takes the battle to Super Earth, giving the…

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Doom: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears Its Way Into Our Hearts - Beyond 896 1:13:14

8M ago1:13:14

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This week, we’re rippin’ and tearin’ into Doom: The Dark Ages - but in a nice way! id Software’s recent installments in the beloved FPS series have been heavy-hitters in their own right, but the latest entry offers a truly satisfying experience with some of the most brutally crunchy combat in recent memory, an arsenal of new weapons and abilities t…

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GTA 6: Will It Be The Best-Looking Video Game Ever? - Beyond 895 1:03:27

8M ago1:03:27

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GTA 6 is set to redefine visual fidelity in gaming, but beyond the graphics, we have nine very specific questions about Jason and Lucia's adventure. From gameplay mechanics like Jason's in-game console and Lucia's ankle monitor to narrative possibilities like prison time and relationship dynamics, this episode dives deep into what Rockstar's traile…

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Borderlands 4 Has More Guns, But Less Goofs - Beyond 894 1:11:10

9M ago1:11:10

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On this weeks very special epsidoe of Beyond! Max, Nick, and Jada react to the Borderlands 4 State of Play where they share their thoughts on the games new direction, its gameplay improvements, Randy Pitchfords shirt choice, and if they think the game was moved forward to accomidate that one Florida simulator everybody is paitently waiting for. Aft…

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Between Oblivion Remastered & Clair Obscur, RPG Fans Have It Made - Beyond 893 59:06

9M ago59:06

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Whether you’d like a turn-based foray into a whole new fantasy realm, or a meticulously overhauled return trip to a familiar open-world, there’s plenty to keep you busy this week between Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. We’ve got plenty to say about these role-playing games, which are both doing very differ…

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When Did You Realize PlayStation Was a Major Player? - Beyond 892 1:05:39

9M ago1:05:39

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This week, we’re joined by our pal Mike Drucker, stand-up comedian and writer, formerly of IGN, more recently of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Full Frontal With Samatha Bee, and most recently the author of the book “Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games.” Drucker’s book is a semi-autobiographical trip down memory lane, recounti…

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Why Blue Prince is 2025’s Highest Rated Game So Far - Beyond 891 1:40:30

9M ago1:40:30

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We’ve got a jam-packed episode this week! First order of business, Blue Prince just dropped and it’s currently the best-reviewed game of the year so far, so what’s the big deal? We invited IGN’s executive reviews editor and Blue Prince reviewer Tom Marks to discuss the many brilliant things this roguelite first-person puzzle game does right, and th…

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Atomfall and 6 Games we Want to Play before 2026 - Beyond 890 1:18:43

10M ago1:18:43

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This week on Beyond Jada Griffin is hosting yet again! Joined by Travis Northrup, Cameron Kingdom Hearts Hawken, Kevin Diaz and Brian Altano makes an appearance for an Atomfall Interview with Ben Fisher - Head of Design at Rebellion - and Rebellion CEO and modern day knight, Jason Kingsley. We talk about Sony’s appearance at Cinemacon with unveilin…

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Bloodborne Turns 10 And It’s Time For a Remaster - Beyond 889 1:30:18

10M ago1:30:18

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This week on Beyond Jada Griffin is back in the host chair along with Akeem and Brian for one of our longest episodes in a while. They talk about the numerous anniversaries happening over at Sony this month including Bloodborne's 10th which Brian gets nostalgic for, PSP’s 20th anniversary, and God of War’s 20th anniversary all with 67 inches of Jor…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is Unexpectedly One of Our Favorite Games of 2025 - Beyond 888 1:18:16

10M ago1:18:16

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It’s been in the works for years, and delayed by several months, but Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally here, and it’s worth the wait. Y’know, assuming you like big huge open-world games, don’t mind when Assassin’s Creed games veer into RPG territory, and are interested in the feudal Japanese setting. We’re all having a blast, and while it doesn’t…

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What Will The PS5 Generation Be Remembered For? - Beyond 887 1:17:32

10M ago1:17:32

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Last week, we got some major news about The Last of Us. Unfortunately, that news amounted to Neil Druckmann saying “don’t bet on” a third game, and then the announcement of a limited edition The Last of Us Part 2 Dualsense controller. Though there’s a new season of the HBO series on the horizon, that’s got to be a bit of a drag for TLOU fans – but …

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Forza Horizon 5 & Days Gone Are Getting More Mileage on PS5 - Beyond 886 1:10:14

10M ago1:10:14

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As part of this month’s Beyond Game Club, we’re revisiting Batman Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady’s debut game featuring the Dark Knight, which arrived in 2009 and laid the groundwork for Arkham City and Arkham Knight. As much as we adore the massive open-world Gotham City, in a lot of ways, Arkham Asylum is the perfect Batman game: a mix of action-packe…

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Monster Hunter Wilds Review Discussion! - Beyond 885 1:05:28

11M ago1:05:28

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Monster Hunter Wilds will soon be out in the wild, and this week we’re joined by IGN’s reviewer Tom Marks and resident Monster Hunter expert Case DeFrietas to talk about how the latest installment in Capcom’s most popular series pushing the franchise forward, discuss the numerous things it does right, but address one common complaint among reviewer…

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The Like a Dragon Series Recycle Assets The Right Way - Beyond 884 1:16:51

11M ago1:16:51

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This week, we’ve got some games to talk about, including Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the latest installment in the long-running organized crime series that’s a bit less organized than usual, namely because it ditches the criminal underworld for the high seas. It may feature plenty of familiar backdrops and a few familiar faces (like mos…

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The PlayStation State of Play Was Solid, But Not Exciting - Beyond 883 1:07:47

11M ago1:07:47

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Sony’s first PlayStation State of Play showcased almost thirty new games (or updates for existing games) but still left us feeling a bit disappointed. The reveal of Housemarque’s Saros, a PS5 remaster of Days Gone, and a long overdue release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater were highlights, along with some proper reveals of relative unk…

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is Awesome, But Not if You're in a Hurry - Beyond 882 1:10:47

11M ago1:10:47

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Rumor has it, Sony’s doing a State of Play next week, which seems more likely than not based on the timing of previous years’ presentations, so we run down a list of predictions of what we expect to see. Ghost of Yotei seems like a safe bet, as does Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Live-service is a bit of a touchy subject for PlayStation at the mo…

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Can Assassin's Creed Shadows Save Ubisoft? - Beyond 881 56:38

12M ago56:38

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This week, we’re taking a minute to talk about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which has a lot going for it, but also a lot working against it. Between Ubisoft’s financial woes, two delays, a bunch of other big games including but not limited to Ghost of Yotei, plenty of backlash online, and the fact that it’s yet another big open-world Assassin’s Creed …

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PlayStation's Live Service Gamble Keeps Losing - Beyond 880 55:30

12M ago55:30

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This week Max is out on assignment and Akeem is filling in as host! We’re talking about Sony’s gamble on live-service games: with the cancellation of two unannounced titles, is it going well for them? Our review for Dynasty Warriors: Origins is in and we dive deep into the details with Jada. Plus the legendary Shuhei Yoshida’s thoughts on PlayStati…

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With Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Like a Dragon Somehow Gets Even Crazier - Beyond 879 54:45

12M ago54:45

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This week, we’re talking about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is about.. Well, you can kind of figure it out from the name alone. Nick Maillet had a chance to go hands on, and shares some of the crazy stuff he encountered. The mainline Like a Dragon/Yakuza games are wacky enough under normal circumstances, but it sounds like Pirate Y…