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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 487: Riot Requirements

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Hey y’all! We’ve got a full show for you all this week, starting with a recap of the teams’ hands-on experiences at Summer Game Fest. Plus, we got to sit down with Riot Games Production Director Arnar Gylfason to discuss Valorant coming to PS5 and the Limited Beta starting today.

Stuff We Talked About

  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, After Us and more
  • Summer Game Fest recap:
    • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC | PS5
    • Monster Hunter Wilds | PS5
    • Neva | PS5
    • Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero | PS5
    • Assassin’s Creed Shadows | PS5
    • Dragon Age: The Veilguard | PS5
    • LEGO Horizon Adventures | PS5
    • Tune in next week for all things Astro Bot
  • Interview w/ Arnar Gylfason (starts at 30:37)
  • Listener letter

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PlayStation Store: May 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. F1 24 is off to the races in May’s PS5 list by entering the top 3 of most downloads in the EU region, with Sea of Thieves ascending the list in both the US and EU regions. The PS VR2 list saw new release Madison VR enter the fray of most downloads in May.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
Sea of ThievesSea of Thieves
Madden NFL 24Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIF1 24
HELLDIVERS 2Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Grand Theft Auto VHELLDIVERS 2
NBA 2K24Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MLB The Show 24TopSpin 2K25
Stellar BladeFallout 4
Fallout 4Who’s Your Daddy?!
Who’s Your Daddy?!Stellar Blade
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeAssassin’s Creed Valhalla
GroundedIt Takes Two
Another Crab’s TreasureNBA 2K24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Among Us
NHL 24Grounded
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The GameMarvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rise of the RoninResident Evil 4
Assassin’s Creed MirageGran Turismo 7
WWE 2K24Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
ELDEN RINGThe Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
MinecraftMinecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2A Way Out
Fallout 4Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIThe Forest
A Way OutFallout 4
Gang BeastsKingdom Come: Deliverance
Madden NFL 24Gang Beasts
Batman: Arkham KnightAssassin’s Creed Odyssey
The ForestBatman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIGrand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Grand Theft Auto VFar Cry 5
Mortal Kombat XFirewatch
Stardew ValleyCall of Duty: Black Ops III
Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMortal Kombat X
Far Cry 5Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mad MaxResident Evil 6
RESIDENT EVIL 5RESIDENT EVIL 5
MLB The Show 24Mad Max
Resident Evil 6Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
         *Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
MADiSON VRMADiSON VR
Beat SaberJob Simulator
Job SimulatorBeat Saber
Legendary TalesSTRIDE: Fates
Waltz of the WizardPavlov
PavlovSwordsman VR
Jurassic World Aftermath CollectionLegendary Tales
STRIDE: FatesAmong Us VR
Among Us VRArizona Sunshine 2
 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
Paranormal Activity: The Lost SoulCoaster
Creed Rise to GlorySniper Elite VR
Job SimulatorJob Simulator
Sniper Elite VRCreed Rise to Glory
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesParanormal Activity: The Lost Soul
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
Beat SaberThe Walking Dead Onslaught
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRBeat Saber
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionLethal VR
Batman: Arkham VRVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/CanadaEU
MultiVersusStumble Guys
FortniteFortnite
RobloxRoblox
Call of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: Warzone
Stumble GuysMultiVersus
Apex LegendsRocket League
Fall GuysFall Guys
Rocket LeagueeFootball 2024
Destiny 2Apex Legends
The Sims 4The Sims 4

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 487: Riot Requirements

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Hey y’all! We’ve got a full show for you all this week, starting with a recap of the teams’ hands-on experiences at Summer Game Fest. Plus, we got to sit down with Riot Games Production Director Arnar Gylfason to discuss Valorant coming to PS5 and the Limited Beta starting today.

Stuff We Talked About

  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for June: Monster Hunter Rise, Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, After Us and more
  • Summer Game Fest recap:
    • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC | PS5
    • Monster Hunter Wilds | PS5
    • Neva | PS5
    • Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero | PS5
    • Assassin’s Creed Shadows | PS5
    • Dragon Age: The Veilguard | PS5
    • LEGO Horizon Adventures | PS5
    • Tune in next week for all things Astro Bot
  • Interview w/ Arnar Gylfason (starts at 30:37)
  • Listener letter

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PlayStation Store: May 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. F1 24 is off to the races in May’s PS5 list by entering the top 3 of most downloads in the EU region, with Sea of Thieves ascending the list in both the US and EU regions. The PS VR2 list saw new release Madison VR enter the fray of most downloads in May.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
Sea of ThievesSea of Thieves
Madden NFL 24Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIF1 24
HELLDIVERS 2Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Grand Theft Auto VHELLDIVERS 2
NBA 2K24Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MLB The Show 24TopSpin 2K25
Stellar BladeFallout 4
Fallout 4Who’s Your Daddy?!
Who’s Your Daddy?!Stellar Blade
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeAssassin’s Creed Valhalla
GroundedIt Takes Two
Another Crab’s TreasureNBA 2K24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Among Us
NHL 24Grounded
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The GameMarvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rise of the RoninResident Evil 4
Assassin’s Creed MirageGran Turismo 7
WWE 2K24Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
ELDEN RINGThe Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
MinecraftMinecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2A Way Out
Fallout 4Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIThe Forest
A Way OutFallout 4
Gang BeastsKingdom Come: Deliverance
Madden NFL 24Gang Beasts
Batman: Arkham KnightAssassin’s Creed Odyssey
The ForestBatman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIGrand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Grand Theft Auto VFar Cry 5
Mortal Kombat XFirewatch
Stardew ValleyCall of Duty: Black Ops III
Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMortal Kombat X
Far Cry 5Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mad MaxResident Evil 6
RESIDENT EVIL 5RESIDENT EVIL 5
MLB The Show 24Mad Max
Resident Evil 6Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
         *Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
MADiSON VRMADiSON VR
Beat SaberJob Simulator
Job SimulatorBeat Saber
Legendary TalesSTRIDE: Fates
Waltz of the WizardPavlov
PavlovSwordsman VR
Jurassic World Aftermath CollectionLegendary Tales
STRIDE: FatesAmong Us VR
Among Us VRArizona Sunshine 2
 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
Paranormal Activity: The Lost SoulCoaster
Creed Rise to GlorySniper Elite VR
Job SimulatorJob Simulator
Sniper Elite VRCreed Rise to Glory
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesParanormal Activity: The Lost Soul
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
Beat SaberThe Walking Dead Onslaught
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRBeat Saber
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionLethal VR
Batman: Arkham VRVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/CanadaEU
MultiVersusStumble Guys
FortniteFortnite
RobloxRoblox
Call of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: Warzone
Stumble GuysMultiVersus
Apex LegendsRocket League
Fall GuysFall Guys
Rocket LeagueeFootball 2024
Destiny 2Apex Legends
The Sims 4The Sims 4

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 486: Proof In The Play

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Howdy folks! This week the team recaps some of the biggest news from last week’s State of Play and talks some of 2024’s best indies so far. Plus: Which videogame worlds do you think smell the best/worst? The team nose dives into this topic and more.

Stuff We Talked About

  • V Rising Blog
  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance enhanced gameplay Blog
  • Quick State of Play recap
  • 2024’s must-play PlayStation indies Blog
  • Elden Ring DLC hands-on preview Blog
  • Helldivers 2 New Warbond Blog
  • Listener letter
  • System Shock | PS5
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | PS5
  • Indika | PS5

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 486: Proof In The Play

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Howdy folks! This week the team recaps some of the biggest news from last week’s State of Play and talks some of 2024’s best indies so far. Plus: Which videogame worlds do you think smell the best/worst? The team nose dives into this topic and more.

Stuff We Talked About

  • V Rising Blog
  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance enhanced gameplay Blog
  • Quick State of Play recap
  • 2024’s must-play PlayStation indies Blog
  • Elden Ring DLC hands-on preview Blog
  • Helldivers 2 New Warbond Blog
  • Listener letter
  • System Shock | PS5
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | PS5
  • Indika | PS5

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake launches May 21 – devs discuss 1994 original’s influence on modern games

With Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake releasing May 21 on PS5 and PS4, it’s a perfect opportunity to look back and celebrate the original PC game that changed everything. 

The original System Shock was developed by Looking Glass Studios and released by Origin Systems on PC in 1994. It was a groundbreaking first-person adventure that has come to be considered one of the most influential games ever. Modern classics such as BioShock, Dishonored, Dead Space, the Deus Ex series, and many others drew inspiration from its pioneering gameplay.

All gameplay and screenshots featured in this article are from Nightdive’s System Shock remake.

System Shock’s distinctive features became the hallmarks of what many now consider to be a genre called “immersive sims”: games with large, nonlinear environments that afford players a wide degree of freedom in how they overcome challenges, whether by combat, stealth, or other means.

To mark the occasion of Nightdive’s System Shock remake heading to PS5 and PS4 next week, we reached out to some of the gaming industry’s most acclaimed developers to highlight the influence of 1994’s System Shock on the first-person shooter genre and trace its impact to the modern day.


System Shock pioneered the genre that we now call ‘immersive sims’, which combines gameplay elements from multiple genres to immerse players in a simulated experience where their choices matter and they have the flexibility to interact with and unravel the game world.

Stephen Kick, CEO, Nightdive Studios

In addition to adding layers of complexity to gameplay systems, System Shock left a lasting impact on video game narrative and storytelling.


The biggest influence of the original System Shock on BioShock (and of course the sequel we made, System Shock 2) was the sense of a world inhabited by normal people in abnormal situations. We also loved the broad range of tools the game gave the player and, of course, one of the best videogame inventions of all time: the audio log. I still remember the thrill of hearing actual human voices come out of my computer conveying their incredible circumstances in a way that felt so grounded and real. I’ve never made a first-person game without them and I’m not sure I ever will.

 Ken Levine, Creative Director, Ghost Story Games

System Shock also innovated by using physics to govern the player’s movement and interaction with the world. Players could look up and down, crouch, jump, and lean around corners — hardly groundbreaking stuff by 2024 standards, but revolutionary in 1994.


The depth of the combat system made even the most common encounters exercises in choice and consequence — the physics of mass and velocity drove everything from weapon recoil to the arc of thrown objects and hit effects on the player character. Even head movement when running and stopping was physics-driven. Because of the focus on physics and a systems-based approach to feature implementation rather than scripting, System Shock was one of the first games that delivered on the promise of emergent gameplay. As a result, no two players had the same playing experience.

Warren Spector, Chief Creative Officer, Otherside Entertainment. & Producer, System Shock (1994), Looking Glass Studios, Inc.

Now, 30 years later, Nightdive Studios is expanding upon the classic original game with a fully rebuilt PS5 and PS4 remake that includes updated visuals, new music, and modern controls. The upcoming remake also features Terri Brosius, the original voice actor of AI mastermind SHODAN, one of the most iconic videogame villains of all time.

Discover (or rediscover) a gaming classic when Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake launches May 21 on PS5 and PS4.

Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake launches May 21 – devs discuss 1994 original’s influence on modern games

With Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake releasing May 21 on PS5 and PS4, it’s a perfect opportunity to look back and celebrate the original PC game that changed everything. 

The original System Shock was developed by Looking Glass Studios and released by Origin Systems on PC in 1994. It was a groundbreaking first-person adventure that has come to be considered one of the most influential games ever. Modern classics such as BioShock, Dishonored, Dead Space, the Deus Ex series, and many others drew inspiration from its pioneering gameplay.

All gameplay and screenshots featured in this article are from Nightdive’s System Shock remake.

System Shock’s distinctive features became the hallmarks of what many now consider to be a genre called “immersive sims”: games with large, nonlinear environments that afford players a wide degree of freedom in how they overcome challenges, whether by combat, stealth, or other means.

To mark the occasion of Nightdive’s System Shock remake heading to PS5 and PS4 next week, we reached out to some of the gaming industry’s most acclaimed developers to highlight the influence of 1994’s System Shock on the first-person shooter genre and trace its impact to the modern day.


System Shock pioneered the genre that we now call ‘immersive sims’, which combines gameplay elements from multiple genres to immerse players in a simulated experience where their choices matter and they have the flexibility to interact with and unravel the game world.

Stephen Kick, CEO, Nightdive Studios

In addition to adding layers of complexity to gameplay systems, System Shock left a lasting impact on video game narrative and storytelling.


The biggest influence of the original System Shock on BioShock (and of course the sequel we made, System Shock 2) was the sense of a world inhabited by normal people in abnormal situations. We also loved the broad range of tools the game gave the player and, of course, one of the best videogame inventions of all time: the audio log. I still remember the thrill of hearing actual human voices come out of my computer conveying their incredible circumstances in a way that felt so grounded and real. I’ve never made a first-person game without them and I’m not sure I ever will.

 Ken Levine, Creative Director, Ghost Story Games

System Shock also innovated by using physics to govern the player’s movement and interaction with the world. Players could look up and down, crouch, jump, and lean around corners — hardly groundbreaking stuff by 2024 standards, but revolutionary in 1994.


The depth of the combat system made even the most common encounters exercises in choice and consequence — the physics of mass and velocity drove everything from weapon recoil to the arc of thrown objects and hit effects on the player character. Even head movement when running and stopping was physics-driven. Because of the focus on physics and a systems-based approach to feature implementation rather than scripting, System Shock was one of the first games that delivered on the promise of emergent gameplay. As a result, no two players had the same playing experience.

Warren Spector, Chief Creative Officer, Otherside Entertainment. & Producer, System Shock (1994), Looking Glass Studios, Inc.

Now, 30 years later, Nightdive Studios is expanding upon the classic original game with a fully rebuilt PS5 and PS4 remake that includes updated visuals, new music, and modern controls. The upcoming remake also features Terri Brosius, the original voice actor of AI mastermind SHODAN, one of the most iconic videogame villains of all time.

Discover (or rediscover) a gaming classic when Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake launches May 21 on PS5 and PS4.

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 484: Speaking Of Playing


Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Howdy! This week the team returns to discuss the Player’s Choice winner and Animal Well.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Destiny 2 Expansion Open Access
  • Player’s Choice April: Stellar Blade
  • Fishbowl Demo Blog
  • Spin Rhythm XD Blog
  • Animal Well – PS5
  • Stellar Blade – PS5

The Cast

Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

 

 

 

 

 

O’Dell Harmon, Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

 

 

Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PlayStation Store: April 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. April’s PS5 list saw a healthy addition of newcomers with Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves entering the top 5 of most downloads in the US and EU regions. The PS VR2 list welcomed an old favorite with Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition obtaining the most downloads in April.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
HELLDIVERS 2Sea of Thieves
Stellar BladeGrand Theft Auto V
Sea of ThievesHELLDIVERS 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIStellar Blade
MLB The Show 24Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24TopSpin 2K25
WWE 2K24Grounded
GroundedIt Takes Two
Dragon’s Dogma 2Fallout 4
Madden NFL 24Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeWWE 2K24
Rise of the RoninNeed For Speed Unbound
Fallout 4Hogwarts Legacy
EA SPORTS FC 24Cyberpunk 2077
Sker RitualNBA 2K24
Cyberpunk 2077Resident Evil 4
ARK: Survival AscendedGran Turismo 7
Baldur’s Gate 3The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Hogwarts LegacyRise of the Ronin
*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
Fallout 4Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2Minecraft
MinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76Need for Speed Heat
Need for Speed HeatKingdom Come Deliverance
Batman: Arkham KnightNeed for Speed Payback
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIGrand Theft Auto V
Need for Speed PaybackBurnout Paradise Remastered
Grand Theft Auto VA Way Out
NBA 2K24Fallout 76
Castle Crashers RemasteredBatman: Arkham Knight
MLB The Show 24EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIISTAR WARS Battlefront II
STAR WARS Battlefront IIOutlast
theHunter: Call of the WildMortal Kombat X
Burnout Paradise RemasteredNeed for Speed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year EditionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Mortal Kombat XSekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
OutlastThief Simulator
Madden NFL 24theHunter: Call of the Wild
         *Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat SaberBeat Saber
Among Us VRArizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2Among Us VR
PavlovPavlov
SynapseHorizon Call of the Mountain
Swordsman VRJob Simulator
Crossfire: Sierra SquadSwordsman VR
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Horizon Call of the MountainSynapse
 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
Creed Rise to GloryCreed Rise to Glory
Beat SaberJob Simulator
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesSniper Elite VR
Borderlands 2 VRBeat Saber
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRThe Walking Dead Onslaught
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionVR Ping Pong Pro
Job SimulatorVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
SUPERHOT VRHorror Adventure: Zombie Edition (VR)
Sniper Elite VRSUPERHOT VR

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/CanadaEU
Call of Duty: WarzoneFortnite
FortniteRoblox
RobloxCall of Duty: Warzone
Apex LegendsRocket League
Fall GuysFall Guys
Rocket LeagueApex Legends
Overwatch 2Deceit 2
The Sims 4eFootball 2024
Deceit 2The Sims 4
eFootball 2024Overwatch 2

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 484: Speaking Of Playing


Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Howdy! This week the team returns to discuss the Player’s Choice winner and Animal Well.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Destiny 2 Expansion Open Access
  • Player’s Choice April: Stellar Blade
  • Fishbowl Demo Blog
  • Spin Rhythm XD Blog
  • Animal Well – PS5
  • Stellar Blade – PS5

The Cast

Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

 

 

 

 

 

O’Dell Harmon, Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

 

 

Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PlayStation Store: April 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. April’s PS5 list saw a healthy addition of newcomers with Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves entering the top 5 of most downloads in the US and EU regions. The PS VR2 list welcomed an old favorite with Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition obtaining the most downloads in April.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
HELLDIVERS 2Sea of Thieves
Stellar BladeGrand Theft Auto V
Sea of ThievesHELLDIVERS 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIStellar Blade
MLB The Show 24Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24TopSpin 2K25
WWE 2K24Grounded
GroundedIt Takes Two
Dragon’s Dogma 2Fallout 4
Madden NFL 24Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeWWE 2K24
Rise of the RoninNeed For Speed Unbound
Fallout 4Hogwarts Legacy
EA SPORTS FC 24Cyberpunk 2077
Sker RitualNBA 2K24
Cyberpunk 2077Resident Evil 4
ARK: Survival AscendedGran Turismo 7
Baldur’s Gate 3The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Hogwarts LegacyRise of the Ronin
*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
Fallout 4Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2Minecraft
MinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76Need for Speed Heat
Need for Speed HeatKingdom Come Deliverance
Batman: Arkham KnightNeed for Speed Payback
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIGrand Theft Auto V
Need for Speed PaybackBurnout Paradise Remastered
Grand Theft Auto VA Way Out
NBA 2K24Fallout 76
Castle Crashers RemasteredBatman: Arkham Knight
MLB The Show 24EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIISTAR WARS Battlefront II
STAR WARS Battlefront IIOutlast
theHunter: Call of the WildMortal Kombat X
Burnout Paradise RemasteredNeed for Speed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year EditionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Mortal Kombat XSekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
OutlastThief Simulator
Madden NFL 24theHunter: Call of the Wild
         *Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat SaberBeat Saber
Among Us VRArizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2Among Us VR
PavlovPavlov
SynapseHorizon Call of the Mountain
Swordsman VRJob Simulator
Crossfire: Sierra SquadSwordsman VR
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Horizon Call of the MountainSynapse
 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
Creed Rise to GloryCreed Rise to Glory
Beat SaberJob Simulator
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR SeriesSniper Elite VR
Borderlands 2 VRBeat Saber
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRThe Walking Dead Onslaught
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionVR Ping Pong Pro
Job SimulatorVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series
SUPERHOT VRHorror Adventure: Zombie Edition (VR)
Sniper Elite VRSUPERHOT VR

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/CanadaEU
Call of Duty: WarzoneFortnite
FortniteRoblox
RobloxCall of Duty: Warzone
Apex LegendsRocket League
Fall GuysFall Guys
Rocket LeagueApex Legends
Overwatch 2Deceit 2
The Sims 4eFootball 2024
Deceit 2The Sims 4
eFootball 2024Overwatch 2

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 483: Buckle Your Seatbelts


Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Hello everyone! The gang returns this week to discuss new releases Stellar Blade and Another Crab’s Treasure. Plus, the Helldivers 2 marathon continues as the team dives into Super Samples and more.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Moto GP 24 – PS5, PS4
  • Sea of Thieves – PS5
  • Gran Turismo 7 1.46 Update Blog
  • Community Game Help live now for select titles including Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Stellar Blade
  • Stellar Blade New Game Plus Blog
  • Another Crab’s Treasure Hands-on Blog
  • Another Crab’s Treasure – PS5
  • Stellar Blade – PS5
  • Lords of the Fallen – PS5
  • Tekken 8 – PS5
  • Helldivers 2 – PS5

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Tim Turi – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

James Stavrinides – Project Manager, Content Communications, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 483: Buckle Your Seatbelts


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Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here


Hello everyone! The gang returns this week to discuss new releases Stellar Blade and Another Crab’s Treasure. Plus, the Helldivers 2 marathon continues as the team dives into Super Samples and more.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Moto GP 24 – PS5, PS4
  • Sea of Thieves – PS5
  • Gran Turismo 7 1.46 Update Blog
  • Community Game Help live now for select titles including Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Stellar Blade
  • Stellar Blade New Game Plus Blog
  • Another Crab’s Treasure Hands-on Blog
  • Another Crab’s Treasure – PS5
  • Stellar Blade – PS5
  • Lords of the Fallen – PS5
  • Tekken 8 – PS5
  • Helldivers 2 – PS5

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Tim Turi – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

James Stavrinides – Project Manager, Content Communications, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

PlayStation Store: February 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. February’s PS5 list saw players doing their part to save democracy and humankind from extinction with new releases Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth storming the top three in both US and EU regions. The bone-crushing new release Legendary Tales surged the PS VR2 list breaking the top three of most downloads in both US and EU regions.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
HELLDIVERS 2HELLDIVERS 2
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueEA SPORTS FC 24
Madden NFL 24Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
NBA 2K24Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIICall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto VSKULL AND BONES
SKULL AND BONESSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Persona 3 ReloadNBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24It Takes Two
TEKKEN 8Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1ARK: Survival Ascended
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara CroftMadden NFL 24
Baldur’s Gate 3TEKKEN 8
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Hogwarts Legacy
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed ClashSTAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
Pacific DriveNeed for Speed Unbound
God of War RagnarökPersona 3 Reload
It Takes TwoCyberpunk 2077
ARK: Survival AscendedThe Crew Motorfest

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2
MinecraftMinecraft
Madden NFL 24EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINeed for Speed Heat
NBA 2K24A Way Out
Need for Speed HeatGrand Theft Auto V
Batman: Arkham KnightBatman: Arkham Knight
Grand Theft Auto VPoppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Injustice 2Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Batman: Return to ArkhamNeed for Speed Payback
Overcooked! 2Gang Beasts
theHunter: Call of the WildCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIUnravel Two
Gang BeastsBatman: Return to Arkham
Mortal Kombat 11The Last Of Us Remastered
EA SPORTS FC 24NBA 2K24
The Last Of Us RemasteredtheHunter: Call of the Wild
God of WarSTAR WARS Battlefront II
A Way OutOvercooked! 2
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1Wobbly Life

*Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Legendary TalesForeVR Bowl
Beat SaberBeat Saber
Among Us VRLegendary Tales
PavlovArizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2Pavlov
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionUltrawings 2
Ultrawings 2Among Us VR
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2Moss: Book II
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VRJob Simulator

*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
Creed Rise to GlorySniper Elite VR
Beat SaberThe Walking Dead Onslaught
Batman: Arkham VRJob Simulator
Sniper Elite VRBeat Saber
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionMoss: Book II
Borderlands 2 VRLethal VR
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRGoalkeeper VR Challenge
SUPERHOT VRDOOM 3: VR Edition

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) 

US/CanadaEU
FortniteFortnite
RobloxRoblox
Call of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: Warzone
Apex LegendsFall Guys
Fall GuysHAWKED
THE FINALSRocket League
Rocket LeagueApex Legends
HAWKEDeFootball 2024
Fortnite Battle RoyaleTHE FINALS
Overwatch 2The Sims 4

PlayStation Store: February 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. February’s PS5 list saw players doing their part to save democracy and humankind from extinction with new releases Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth storming the top three in both US and EU regions. The bone-crushing new release Legendary Tales surged the PS VR2 list breaking the top three of most downloads in both US and EU regions.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
HELLDIVERS 2HELLDIVERS 2
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueEA SPORTS FC 24
Madden NFL 24Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
NBA 2K24Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIICall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto VSKULL AND BONES
SKULL AND BONESSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Persona 3 ReloadNBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24It Takes Two
TEKKEN 8Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1ARK: Survival Ascended
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara CroftMadden NFL 24
Baldur’s Gate 3TEKKEN 8
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Hogwarts Legacy
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed ClashSTAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
Pacific DriveNeed for Speed Unbound
God of War RagnarökPersona 3 Reload
It Takes TwoCyberpunk 2077
ARK: Survival AscendedThe Crew Motorfest

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
Red Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2
MinecraftMinecraft
Madden NFL 24EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINeed for Speed Heat
NBA 2K24A Way Out
Need for Speed HeatGrand Theft Auto V
Batman: Arkham KnightBatman: Arkham Knight
Grand Theft Auto VPoppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Injustice 2Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Batman: Return to ArkhamNeed for Speed Payback
Overcooked! 2Gang Beasts
theHunter: Call of the WildCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIUnravel Two
Gang BeastsBatman: Return to Arkham
Mortal Kombat 11The Last Of Us Remastered
EA SPORTS FC 24NBA 2K24
The Last Of Us RemasteredtheHunter: Call of the Wild
God of WarSTAR WARS Battlefront II
A Way OutOvercooked! 2
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1Wobbly Life

*Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Legendary TalesForeVR Bowl
Beat SaberBeat Saber
Among Us VRLegendary Tales
PavlovArizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2Pavlov
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionUltrawings 2
Ultrawings 2Among Us VR
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2Moss: Book II
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VRJob Simulator

*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
Creed Rise to GlorySniper Elite VR
Beat SaberThe Walking Dead Onslaught
Batman: Arkham VRJob Simulator
Sniper Elite VRBeat Saber
Job SimulatorCreed: Rise to Glory
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionMoss: Book II
Borderlands 2 VRLethal VR
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRGoalkeeper VR Challenge
SUPERHOT VRDOOM 3: VR Edition

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) 

US/CanadaEU
FortniteFortnite
RobloxRoblox
Call of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: Warzone
Apex LegendsFall Guys
Fall GuysHAWKED
THE FINALSRocket League
Rocket LeagueApex Legends
HAWKEDeFootball 2024
Fortnite Battle RoyaleTHE FINALS
Overwatch 2The Sims 4

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 479: Abubakar Salim Talks Tales of Kenzera: Zau


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Howdy! This week Abubakar Salim of Surgent Studios stops by to discuss the upcoming platformer Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Plus the team talks Helldivers 2 and Tekken 8.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Pacific Drive – PS5, PS4
  • Foamstars Foam Technology Deep-Dive Blog
  • Ultros Developer Interview Blog
  • MLB 24 Negro Leagues Season 2
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February – Need for Speed Unbound, The Outer Worlds, Tales of Arise, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and more
  • Pacific Drive Dev Interview Blog
  • Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Dev Profile Blog
  • Interview w/ Abubakar Salim (begins at 08:55)
  • Helldivers 2 – PS5
  • Tekken 8 – PS5

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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