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
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Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE
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Kristen Zitani – Senior 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.]
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/Canada
EU
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves
Madden NFL 24
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
F1 24
HELLDIVERS 2
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Grand Theft Auto V
HELLDIVERS 2
NBA 2K24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MLB The Show 24
TopSpin 2K25
Stellar Blade
Fallout 4
Fallout 4
Who’s Your Daddy?!
Who’s Your Daddy?!
Stellar Blade
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Grounded
It Takes Two
Another Crab’s Treasure
NBA 2K24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Among Us
NHL 24
Grounded
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rise of the Ronin
Resident Evil 4
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Gran Turismo 7
WWE 2K24
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
ELDEN RING
The Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Minecraft
Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2
A Way Out
Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
The Forest
A Way Out
Fallout 4
Gang Beasts
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Madden NFL 24
Gang Beasts
Batman: Arkham Knight
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
The Forest
Batman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Grand Theft Auto V
Far Cry 5
Mortal Kombat X
Firewatch
Stardew Valley
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Mortal Kombat X
Far Cry 5
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mad Max
Resident Evil 6
RESIDENT EVIL 5
RESIDENT EVIL 5
MLB The Show 24
Mad Max
Resident Evil 6
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
MADiSON VR
MADiSON VR
Beat Saber
Job Simulator
Job Simulator
Beat Saber
Legendary Tales
STRIDE: Fates
Waltz of the Wizard
Pavlov
Pavlov
Swordsman VR
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection
Legendary Tales
STRIDE: Fates
Among Us VR
Among Us VR
Arizona Sunshine 2
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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
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.]
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/Canada
EU
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves
Madden NFL 24
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
F1 24
HELLDIVERS 2
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Grand Theft Auto V
HELLDIVERS 2
NBA 2K24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
MLB The Show 24
TopSpin 2K25
Stellar Blade
Fallout 4
Fallout 4
Who’s Your Daddy?!
Who’s Your Daddy?!
Stellar Blade
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Grounded
It Takes Two
Another Crab’s Treasure
NBA 2K24
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Among Us
NHL 24
Grounded
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Rise of the Ronin
Resident Evil 4
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Gran Turismo 7
WWE 2K24
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
ELDEN RING
The Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Minecraft
Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2
A Way Out
Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
The Forest
A Way Out
Fallout 4
Gang Beasts
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Madden NFL 24
Gang Beasts
Batman: Arkham Knight
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
The Forest
Batman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Grand Theft Auto V
Far Cry 5
Mortal Kombat X
Firewatch
Stardew Valley
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Mortal Kombat X
Far Cry 5
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mad Max
Resident Evil 6
RESIDENT EVIL 5
RESIDENT EVIL 5
MLB The Show 24
Mad Max
Resident Evil 6
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
MADiSON VR
MADiSON VR
Beat Saber
Job Simulator
Job Simulator
Beat Saber
Legendary Tales
STRIDE: Fates
Waltz of the Wizard
Pavlov
Pavlov
Swordsman VR
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection
Legendary Tales
STRIDE: Fates
Among Us VR
Among Us VR
Arizona Sunshine 2
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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
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.]
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
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.]
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.
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.
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.]
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/Canada
EU
HELLDIVERS 2
Sea of Thieves
Stellar Blade
Grand Theft Auto V
Sea of Thieves
HELLDIVERS 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Stellar Blade
MLB The Show 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
EA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24
TopSpin 2K25
WWE 2K24
Grounded
Grounded
It Takes Two
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Fallout 4
Madden NFL 24
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
WWE 2K24
Rise of the Ronin
Need For Speed Unbound
Fallout 4
Hogwarts Legacy
EA SPORTS FC 24
Cyberpunk 2077
Sker Ritual
NBA 2K24
Cyberpunk 2077
Resident Evil 4
ARK: Survival Ascended
Gran Turismo 7
Baldur’s Gate 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Hogwarts Legacy
Rise of the Ronin
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Fallout 4
Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76
Need for Speed Heat
Need for Speed Heat
Kingdom Come Deliverance
Batman: Arkham Knight
Need for Speed Payback
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
Need for Speed Payback
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Grand Theft Auto V
A Way Out
NBA 2K24
Fallout 76
Castle Crashers Remastered
Batman: Arkham Knight
MLB The Show 24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
STAR WARS Battlefront II
STAR WARS Battlefront II
Outlast
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Mortal Kombat X
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Need for Speed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Mortal Kombat X
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
Outlast
Thief Simulator
Madden NFL 24
theHunter: Call of the Wild
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat Saber
Beat Saber
Among Us VR
Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2
Among Us VR
Pavlov
Pavlov
Synapse
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Swordsman VR
Job Simulator
Crossfire: Sierra Squad
Swordsman VR
Job Simulator
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Synapse
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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.]
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/Canada
EU
HELLDIVERS 2
Sea of Thieves
Stellar Blade
Grand Theft Auto V
Sea of Thieves
HELLDIVERS 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Stellar Blade
MLB The Show 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
EA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24
TopSpin 2K25
WWE 2K24
Grounded
Grounded
It Takes Two
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Fallout 4
Madden NFL 24
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
WWE 2K24
Rise of the Ronin
Need For Speed Unbound
Fallout 4
Hogwarts Legacy
EA SPORTS FC 24
Cyberpunk 2077
Sker Ritual
NBA 2K24
Cyberpunk 2077
Resident Evil 4
ARK: Survival Ascended
Gran Turismo 7
Baldur’s Gate 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Hogwarts Legacy
Rise of the Ronin
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Fallout 4
Fallout 4
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Minecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fallout 76
Need for Speed Heat
Need for Speed Heat
Kingdom Come Deliverance
Batman: Arkham Knight
Need for Speed Payback
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
Need for Speed Payback
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Grand Theft Auto V
A Way Out
NBA 2K24
Fallout 76
Castle Crashers Remastered
Batman: Arkham Knight
MLB The Show 24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
STAR WARS Battlefront II
STAR WARS Battlefront II
Outlast
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Mortal Kombat X
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Need for Speed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Mortal Kombat X
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year Edition
Outlast
Thief Simulator
Madden NFL 24
theHunter: Call of the Wild
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat Saber
Beat Saber
Among Us VR
Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2
Among Us VR
Pavlov
Pavlov
Synapse
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Swordsman VR
Job Simulator
Crossfire: Sierra Squad
Swordsman VR
Job Simulator
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Synapse
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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
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.]
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
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.]
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/Canada
EU
HELLDIVERS 2
HELLDIVERS 2
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
EA SPORTS FC 24
Madden NFL 24
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
NBA 2K24
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
SKULL AND BONES
SKULL AND BONES
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Persona 3 Reload
NBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24
It Takes Two
TEKKEN 8
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
ARK: Survival Ascended
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Madden NFL 24
Baldur’s Gate 3
TEKKEN 8
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Hogwarts Legacy
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
Pacific Drive
Need for Speed Unbound
God of War Ragnarök
Persona 3 Reload
It Takes Two
Cyberpunk 2077
ARK: Survival Ascended
The Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Minecraft
Madden NFL 24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Need for Speed Heat
NBA 2K24
A Way Out
Need for Speed Heat
Grand Theft Auto V
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight
Grand Theft Auto V
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Injustice 2
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Batman: Return to Arkham
Need for Speed Payback
Overcooked! 2
Gang Beasts
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Unravel Two
Gang Beasts
Batman: Return to Arkham
Mortal Kombat 11
The Last Of Us Remastered
EA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24
The Last Of Us Remastered
theHunter: Call of the Wild
God of War
STAR WARS Battlefront II
A Way Out
Overcooked! 2
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Wobbly Life
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Legendary Tales
ForeVR Bowl
Beat Saber
Beat Saber
Among Us VR
Legendary Tales
Pavlov
Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2
Pavlov
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Ultrawings 2
Ultrawings 2
Among Us VR
Job Simulator
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Moss: Book II
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
Job Simulator
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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/Canada
EU
HELLDIVERS 2
HELLDIVERS 2
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
EA SPORTS FC 24
Madden NFL 24
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
NBA 2K24
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Grand Theft Auto V
SKULL AND BONES
SKULL AND BONES
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Persona 3 Reload
NBA 2K24
EA SPORTS FC 24
It Takes Two
TEKKEN 8
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
ARK: Survival Ascended
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Madden NFL 24
Baldur’s Gate 3
TEKKEN 8
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Hogwarts Legacy
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
Pacific Drive
Need for Speed Unbound
God of War Ragnarök
Persona 3 Reload
It Takes Two
Cyberpunk 2077
ARK: Survival Ascended
The Crew Motorfest
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Minecraft
Madden NFL 24
EA SPORTS FC 24
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Need for Speed Heat
NBA 2K24
A Way Out
Need for Speed Heat
Grand Theft Auto V
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight
Grand Theft Auto V
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Injustice 2
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Batman: Return to Arkham
Need for Speed Payback
Overcooked! 2
Gang Beasts
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Unravel Two
Gang Beasts
Batman: Return to Arkham
Mortal Kombat 11
The Last Of Us Remastered
EA SPORTS FC 24
NBA 2K24
The Last Of Us Remastered
theHunter: Call of the Wild
God of War
STAR WARS Battlefront II
A Way Out
Overcooked! 2
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
Wobbly Life
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Legendary Tales
ForeVR Bowl
Beat Saber
Beat Saber
Among Us VR
Legendary Tales
Pavlov
Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2
Pavlov
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Ultrawings 2
Ultrawings 2
Among Us VR
Job Simulator
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
Moss: Book II
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
Job Simulator
*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
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
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.]