In this week's episode of Podcast Beyond, we check out a fun new game from Rez Infinite developer, Enhance!  Humanity is the latest PS5 release that puts you in control of a dog made of light, guiding a stream of humans along a variety of challenging levels. It reminds us of old-school Lemmings mixed with... Snake, Katamari, and Intelligent Qube! Yeah, you have to see it yourselves. We also dive into some Zelda alternatives for PlayStation now that the gaming world is now deep into Tears of the Kingdom fever since last weekend. Can't jump into Hyrule?  Check out these other Zelda-likes that are also worth checking out!

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10 Zelda Alternatives for PlayStation - Beyond 801

?Welcome to EPISODE 800 of Podcast Beyond?! From the days of PS1 to the latest PS5, from "Play B3yond" to "Play Has No Limits," we've journeyed through the entire evolution of PlayStation. We've seen the birth, rise, and sometimes fall of beloved games, consoles, and even some quirky slogans. Join Max, Brian, and Jada as they reminisce about their personal stories from back when Beyond Episode 1 premiered. We also take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the evolution of PlayStation with its varying consoles and slogans over the years. Join us as we get nostalgic about PlayStation classics like GTA IV, BioShock, Mass Effect, and more. We also debate the best gaming years – was it Jada's 2017 with Nier Automata and HZD, Brian's 2020 featuring The Last of Us Part 2 and Doom Eternal, or Max's 2015 that gave us Bloodborne and The Witcher 3? Join us for Episode 800 packed with more PlayStation memories than you can shake a PSVR Move Controller at.  

Unpacking Iconic PlayStation Moments & the Best Year in Gaming - Beyond 800

This week, join Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Josh Du and Mitchell Saltzman as they chat Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which is an excellent game despite its widespread technical issues and bugs at launch. We debate which lightsaber stance is superior, Crossguard or Dual Wield? What hairstyle is least stupid? Plus, Cal Kestis doesn’t exactly follow the Jedi Code, but maybe Survivor’s lack of morality system is why it’s so much fun. In other news, Mitchell interviewed FromSoftware devs about Armored Core 6, and we ponder how it’ll resonate with Dark Souls and Elden Ring fans. If you need a giant robot/mech game to keep you busy until Fires of Rubicon release date (August 25th) also recommend a pile of other giant mech games to help pass the time till Fires of Rubicon’s release date, like Titanfall 2. Jada and Mitchell went hands-on with Street Fighter 6 and have a lot of great things to say about the new beat-’em-up, story-based World Tour mode. Is it a Streetroidvania? Finally, we asked an AI to design Bloodborne 2’s boxart and tell us what it’s about, and it definitely sounds… interesting? 

Jedi Survivor: A Great Game Overshadowed by a Messy Launch - Beyond 799

With Sony’s acquisition of Firewalk Studios, the Beyond crew breaks down the long list of AAA-games the 20+ game studios have under its belts. Xbox and PlayStation are neck and neck in regards to the amount of studios each own, and the crew goes over the top 5 studios from each and some of each’s top video game titles. Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC is out now, so the topic is: Is Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores too hot to handle? And with a Horizon 3 game somewhere on the horizon, what’re some of the improvements gamers would like to see in the sequel? A retrospective look at the God of War game release, Star Wars Jedi Survivor’s file size is massive, and the crew reminiscences on the classic PlayStation memory card screens. This and more on Beyond! - with Jada Griffin, Akeem Lawanson, and Mark Madina rounding out the episode. 

Sony Acquires Another Studio, But Are Its First-Party Titles Better Than Xbox? - Beyond 798

This week on Beyond, we're catching up on new Final Fantasy XVI reveals as well as Dead Island 2's impending release and our recent review on it! Colin Stevens joins Max Scoville and Jada Griffin, looking back on 10 bizarre PlayStation products you may or may not have owned. Also, with Dreams set to end future support, what will that mean for the community? Could they possibly have something else cooking in place of it? There's much to remember about this excellent sandbox of creativity. We trust Media Molecule is working on something great behind the scenes. 

Dead Island 2 is a 7 out of 10 Ten Years in The Making - Beyond 797

In this week's episode of Podcast Beyond, the crew discusses Sony's new controller patent that looks absolutely bonkers... and we LOVE it! But that isn't the end of weird hardware Sony is planning to put out. We also dive into rumors about a new Sony handheld dubbed the "Q Lite" and why we hope it isn't real. We continue the RE4 Remake madness with thoughts on Mercenaries and what's missing. And finally, if you're looking forward to new indies comping to PlayStation, Jada talks about her hands-on time with a handful of them after attending GDC! It's a packed episode full of chaos, so don't miss it!00:00:00 - Intro & Sony's Latest Patents00:16:33 - What's with the Sony Handheld Rumors?00:29:32 - What's Missing from RE4 Remake's Mercenaries Mode?00:41:20 - Why the RE4 Merchant Rules00:46:00 - 6 Reasons the Duke is Actually Better than the Merchant00:56:42 - Meet Your Maker & Other Indies01:17:33 - Outro 

Sony’s New Controller Patent Sounds Ridiculous (And We Love It) - Beyond 796

In this week's episode of Podcast Beyond, IGN's John Davison joins Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, and Josh Du to reminisce about their favorite moments of E3. Is this the last we'll ever see what was once the biggest video game event of the year? We also discuss some Souls-likes on the horizon including The Lords of the Fallen and Remnant II. Will they live up to the hype? Only time will tell. Also, what's the deal with the TMNT - The Last Ronin game? How will it compare to God of War which it is supposedly inspired by? Share your thoughts in the comments! 

Our Best E3 PlayStation Memories - Beyond 795

In this episode of Podcast Beyond, it's a Resident Evil 4 Remake extravaganza! Max, Brian, and Jada have played the game from beginning to end (in Brian's case, several times), and they have some thoughts. Brian's gonna wax nostalgic about the content cut from the original game, and Max has a little game for the crew the play. Beyond!00:00:00 Intro00:01:15 How is Jada enjoying her PSVR 2?00:12:18 Resident Evil 4 talk00:27:14 Cut content from RE400:34:38 Max's RE4 sound effects challenge00:38:31 RE4's Hollywood connection00:45:35 A very long outro

Resident Evil 4 Remake Nails That Perfect Balance of Scary and Stupid - Beyond 794

In this episode of Podcast Beyond, IGN's flagship PlayStation show, our crew welcomes special guest Simon Cardy from IGN UK. We dive into the idea of a PlayStation 5 Pro and debate its potential appeal. Would a PS5 Slim be a more attractive option? Also, Max shares his experience with the upcoming, wholesome Breath of the Wild-like game, Tchia and we dive into Diablo 4 Beta Impressions. Don't miss this jam packed episode!00:00:10 - Intro00:03:23 - Do We Want the PlayStation 5 Pro/Slim?00:19:13 - The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Impressions00:28:13 - Tchia Gameplay Impressions Look Good!00:38:56 - Diablo IV Beta00:47:50 - VR Not Amused & Outro

What Would Make You Buy a PS5 Pro? - Beyond 793

HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1 has come to an end and the Podcast Beyond crew dives into everything that made the episode so great. The Last of Us Episode 9 takes us through the finale of Part 1’s story, so if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re entering SPOILER territory! But for those that have seen it, the question as to whether or not the series lived up to the game’s ending will naturally come up. Let’s talk about it! Plus, Jada has spent a lot of time with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and fills us in on her favorite things about the game. And speaking of favorites and games…? The PlayStation Store is having a big sale! While it’s easy to just list off the biggest popular games you can pick up for chicken strips, we wanted to touch on lesser known titles to make sure you aren’t missing out on some gems! 00:00:10 - Intro & The Last of Us Episode 9 Reactions00:21:52 - Dead Island 2 is Coming!00:28:10 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions00:32:00 - Akeem’s Thoughts on the PS Plus Collection Leaving00:43:24 - Our Favorite Gems in the PlayStation Store Sale & Outro

The Last of Us: Was the Show’s Ending Better than the Game? - Beyond 792

In today’s Podcast Beyond episode, the crew discusses the state of Sony’s properties and how many games they currently have in the works compared to their movies and shows. With the success of The Last of Us, Sony has big shoes to fill when it comes to upcoming movies and shows including the God of War movie, Gran Turismo, and whatever Gravity Rush is going to be. Also, we explore the best and the worst of quick time events and share our thoughts on them. (Any excuse to showcase some Asura’s Wrath gameplay is good enough for me! - Red, the Producer)00:00:10 - Intro & Sony’s Games vs Movies/Shows00:24:52 - Some of the Most Underrated PS2 Games 00:42:00 - What Makes a Great Quick Time Event?01:05:23 - Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi 4 is Coming!01:09:38 - Final Fantasy XVI and the PS5 & Outro

PlayStation Has More Movies and Shows Announced Than Games - Beyond 791

In this episode of Podcast Beyond, the crew celebrates Elden Ring's 1-year anniversary along with the announcement of upcoming Elden Ring DLC called "Shadow of the Erdtree". Were there any other games in February we're missing? I'm sure we're good, right Akeem? And speaking of, Akeem LOVES the PSVR 2 and fills us in with some details on why he likes it more than the Meta Quest 2! We also haven't forgotten about the February State of Play and react to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League falling into the realm of Games as a Service. 00:00:10 - Intro & Elden Ring DLC Announced (HBD!)00:16:37 - Akeem Thinks PSVR2 is Better than the Quest 2 00:43:45 - Our Thoughts on the February State of Play00:56:23 - Suicide Squad vs Superhero Games01:10:49 - Max’s Crime Boss: Rockay City Early Impressions & Outro

Why We're Still Talking About Elden Ring a Year Later - Beyond 790

On the eve of PSVR2’s launch, Max Scoville and Jada Griffin are joined by Taylor Liles and Simon Cardy, both of whom have had a chance to take Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset for a spin. Cardy talks Horizon Call of the Mountain, which unsurprisingly involves a lot of climbing, but also has pan flutes. Meanwhile, Kayak VR sounds appropriately relaxing and What The Bat is as silly as you might expect. We took Wild Hearts for a spin and it’s definitely a Monster Hunter-like, but there’s nothing wrong with that. Plus, let’s spin the wheel and pitch our most disappointing VR add-ons for non-VR games. 

PlayStation VR2 Is Finally Here, Does It Deliver? - Beyond 789

Happy Valentines Day! In this episode of Beyond, the crew takes us on a look back at some of our favorite video game romances. But why stop there? We also took a deep dive into which video game characters are the worst kissers. Fair warning, it gets a bit… messy? You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you will definitely ask why we left out Ebrietas in our list. Jada also talks about her preview of Pacific Drive and reviewing Theatrhythm Final Bar Line… please don’t just how we pronounce that.00:00:10 - Intro00:05:43 - Curse of the Licensed Games 00:27:20 - Romance in Video Games00:39:39 - The Worst Kissers in Video Games According to Max & Jada00:52:28 - Pacific Drive Impressions01:06:27 - Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Review01:11:43 - The Last of Us: Episode 5 Reactions & Outro

Our Love/Hate Relationship with Licensed Video Games - Beyond 788

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been delayed 6 weeks to April 28th, 2023! Though that means more waiting for us, we're hoping it means the game will get more love and polish with that extra time. On this episode of Podcast Beyond, we talk about improvements we'd love to see in Jedi: Survivor that would possibly turn it into a solid GOTY contender. We also dive into new PS5 updates, more DualSense Edge talk, and what happens when games-as-a-service shut down. Back 4 Blood and Knockout City were so fun! IT's sad to see them go, but what's next for GAAS? Join Max Scoville, Jada Giffin, Josh Du, and returning guest and former host Mark Medina on BEYOND!00:00:00 Intro00:01:57 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor00:21:34 PS5 gets a new update00:32:26 More games-as-service games are shutting down00:48:35 DualSense Edge talk00:57:55 HBO's The Last of Us Episode 4 talk01:10:19 Gran Turismo 7's PSVR 2 update01:21:19 Outro 

Jedi Survivor’s New Gameplay Gives Us High Hopes - Beyond 787

Beyond is IGN’s flagship PlayStation show, the place where we break down all the latest Sony news and announcements, share our impressions on what we’re playing - new and old - but most importantly, celebrate the fun and camaraderie of gaming.

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