The PlayStation Effect

Let's talk GOATs. In this special episode, we are choosing the greatest PS3 and PS4 games of all time. There's just one big catch: we're doing it in on-air in real-time! From Grand Theft Auto IV to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, where will the biggest classics rank?

Timestamps:
00:01:11 – How our ranking system works
00:02:02 – Top 10 best PS3 games ever made
00:15:25 – Top 10 best PS4 games ever made

This ain't good. Sony is staying disc-less, BioWare is dead, and the next Mass Effect is cancelled. We'll give our brutally honest reactions to all this bad news. Plus, XBOX revealed their plans for their next-gen console and Game Pass. Should PlayStation be concerned?

Timestamps:
00:00:58 – RIP BioWare and Mass Effect
00:09:20 – Sony re-confirms NO discs
00:17:48 – XBOX next-gen console plans

Ahh... nostalgia. In this special episode, we are choosing the greatest PS1 and PS2 games of all time. There's just one catch: we're doing it in on-air in real-time! From Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to Final Fantasy X, where will PlayStation's biggest classics rank?

Timestamps:
00:01:12 – How our ranking system works
00:02:16 – Top 10 best PS1 games ever made
00:16:44 – Top 10 best PS2 games ever made

Shots fired. Nintendo took a stand for physical games and Sony is feeling the heat. So, we'll discuss where we think PlayStation should go from here. Plus, we'll give our unbiased review of Gears of War: E-Day, followed by revealing our top ten PlayStation franchises of all time — dead or alive.

Timestamps:
00:01:00 – Gears of War: E-Day review (spoiler-free)
00:08:28 – Nintendo stands up for physical games
00:15:40 – Top 10 PlayStation franchises

Wow, Naughty Dog. Uncharted is back, The Last of Us is MIA, and Intergalactic is going dark until 2027. So, let's unpack what this means for PlayStation. Then, we'll also discuss the rumors about Sly Cooper and Ape Escape, along with the base PS5's new QSSR upscaler, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control Resonant, and more.

Timestamps:
00:00:35 – Where is our co-host? (the truth)
00:01:07 – Control Resonant
00:05:03 – Silent Hill: Townfall
00:10:04 – Uncharted, Intergalactic, and The Last of Us news
00:17:27 – Ape Escape and Sly Cooper are back?
00:21:02 – QSSR comes to the base PS5

Welcome back, guardians. Destiny is back, Bungie is sorry, and we're going to talk about it. Plus, we'll discuss the huge changes happening at XBOX — including Halo going to Activision and Obsidian moving to Bethesda as they develop the next Fallout. Also, a new Game of the Year contender is here... and it's CONTROL Resonant.

Timestamps:
00:01:00 – Control Resonant
00:08:46 – Bungie's comeback
00:19:21 – Major XBOX studio changes

Put on your tinfoil hats. It's time to make some bold and brutally honest predictions about PlayStation — from first-party announcements to the PS6. Plus, we will also give our spoiler-free reviews of Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and the controversial Resident Evil movie.

Timestamps:
00:01:02 – Marvel's Wolverine review
00:07:51 – The Blood of Dawnwalker review
00:09:29 – Resident Evil movie review
00:11:39 – Bold PlayStation predictions

When it rains, it pours. From bad Wolverine reviews to Sony screwing over Hideo Kojima and lying about it, we will give our brutally honest reactions to the latest controversies surrounding PlayStation. Plus, we'll reveal our thoughts on the two-part Nintendo Direct to discuss how Sony's competition is stacking up.

Timestamps:
00:01:04 – Sony screwed Hideo Kojima
00:12:12 – Wolverine reviews are brutal
00:20:08 – Zelda Direct reactions
00:28:11 – Nintendo Direct reactions

That sure was... something. Our State of Play reactions are here, and fair warning: we are going to be brutally honest about the showcase — from Marvel's Wolverine to the strange absence of Intergalactic. Plus, we'll give our full impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Are they GOTY contenders?

Timestamps:
00:00:54 – The Blood of Dawnwalker
00:06:43 – Onimusha: Way of the Sword
00:11:13 – State of Play reactions

It finally happened. Grand Theft Auto VI showed up on Netflix, so it's time to reveal our raw reactions about the gameplay... and the negative criticism on social media. Plus, we'll discuss Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, Vol. 2 and all the big trailers and announcements from Gamescom.

Timestamps:
00:00:54 – MGS Master Collection Vol. 2
00:06:49 – GTA VI showcase reactions
00:20:04 – Gamescom showcase reactions

Oof. This isn't good. Horizon 3 isn't in development, Horizon Hunters Gathering is on life support, and another round of PlayStation backlash has begun. Tune in for our honest reactions to Sony's latest situation. Plus, we'll discuss Phantom Blade Zero's State of Play and the ongoing leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Timestamps:
00:01:04 – Horizon is in serious trouble
00:14:57 – Phantom Blade Zero State of Play
00:22:43 – GTA VI leak reactions

Tough times. After the physical disc scandal, morale has never been worse for PlayStation, so it's time to help the community get through it. Plus, we'll discuss the backlash about Marvel's Wolverine, the shocking sales numbers for Marvel Tokon, and why no one's talking about Ghost of Yotei's upcoming expansion.

Timestamps:
00:01:07 – Don't sleep on Mortal Shell II
00:03:31 – A Nintendo-skeptic gets a Switch 2
00:07:07 – Marvel's Wolverine backlash
00:14:34 – Marvel Tokon's shocking sales data
00:17:45 – Ghost of Yotei's expansion = crickets?
00:21:09 – An intervention for PlayStation fans

A new State of Play is coming! But, will it be enough to quiet the backlash about ending physical discs? Let's discuss. Plus, we'll go back through PlayStation's history to reveal which games are overrated, underrated, or fairly rated on MetaCritic — from Uncharted's most beloved spinoff to the controversial Killzone 2.

Timestamps:
00:00:56 – Beast of Reincarnation
00:06:51 - Gears of War: E-Day Beta
00:14:44 – State of Play expectations
00:22:32 – Overrated/underrated PlayStation games

Progress report time! We're giving PlayStation a mid-year grade. From their first-party lineup to their biggest headlines, we'll break down PlayStation's year so far. Plus, we'll give our raw reactions to Sony's CFO doubling down on ending physical discs in 2028. What should the community do about it? We'll share our thoughts.

Timestamps:
00:01:01 – What we are playing (007, Halo, Mortal Shell II)
00:17:01 – Sony doubles down on ending physical discs
00:29:13 – PlayStation's mid-year review

Hi, Chief. Halo has finally arrived on PlayStation... but does any of this feel right? We'll discuss how this impacts XBOX, PlayStation, and longtime Halo fans. Plus, God of War Laufey got a release date, but where's the hype? And better yet, is this enough to turn around PlayStation's negative reputation?

Timestamps:

00:01:06 – Trying Gamefly in 2026
00:04:46 – Resident Evil movie backlash
00:13:57 – The impact of Halo on PlayStation
00:33:52 – Where's the God of War Laufey hype?

It's getting ugly. Sony isn't backing down from the death of physical discs — instead choosing to flood social media with bots praising their digital-only future. We'll unpack this new low for PlayStation with our unfiltered takes. Then, we'll reflect on happier times and share our personal Mt. Rushmores for all things PlayStation.

Timestamps:

00:00:56 – The physical disc scandal just got worse
00:15:00 – Mt. Rushmore of PlayStation hardware
00:23:17 – Mt. Rushmore of first-party franchises
00:30:54 – Mt. Rushmore of protagonists
00:38:20 – Mt. Rushmore of villains

It's about to get spicy. We compiled some your hottest takes about PlayStation to decide whether you're right, wrong, or clinically insane. Plus, we'll share our honest thoughts on Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. Is this remake the shot in the arm that Assassin's Creed needed?

Timestamps:
00:01:05 – Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
00:10:16 – Dungeon Crawler Carl
00:12:54 – Your wildest takes about PlayStation
00:22:13 – Your hot takes about Sony's first-party games

Sony has done the unthinkable. Physical discs are officially dying, and PlayStation fans have gone nuclear. So, it's time to give our brutally honest reactions to this shocking news. Then, we'll discuss Asha Sharma's XBOX reset — the layoffs, studio spinoffs, and strategic shifts that are shaping XBOX going forward.

Timestamps:
00:01:12 – Sony kills physical discs
00:33:05 – XBOX's layoffs and studio spinoffs

It's time for our mid-year GOTY conversation! We'll reveal our top 5 games of 2026... so far. But, what's a year in gaming without disappointments? So, that's why we'll also reveal which games let us down the most in 2026. Plus, PlayStation apparently isn't anywhere near done making live service games — so we'll try to unpack why they haven't learned their lesson.

Timestamps:
00:01:29 – Sony's live service strategy isn't dead
00:15:55 – Game of the year (so far)
00:36:01 – Biggest disappointments
00:41:03 – Most anticipated games left in 2026

Press X to pay respects. XBOX is planning to close down several studios as part of their brand reset, so we'll break down exactly what's happening and why. Plus, the Steam Machine's price has been revealed... and it's not pretty. We'll reveal our brutally honest reactions to Valve's new console and if PlayStation should be worried.

Timestamps:
00:01:11 – Steam Machine price reactions
00:13:49 – XBOX studio closures
00:41:45 – Is PlayStation killing Bungie?