After much discussion of PlayStation Portal, Sony’s dedicated remote play device for PlayStation 5, the reviews are in, and according to IGN’s reviewer Seth Macy, it sounds like a surprisingly well-designed accessory aside from a few odd shortcomings. Seth joins Max Scoville and Jada Griffin to talk about how Sony’s next-gen PSP is a lot more impressive if you think of it as a specialized controller rather than an attempt at a handheld device. Meanwhile, The Game Awards nominees have been announced and the Game of the Year competition is stiff, with Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake in the running - plus a couple other games that don’t work on PS5. One of these games is not like the other: should remakes be allowed to win GOTY, or should there be a separate category entirely? We discuss. Meanwhile, a lot of people have their issues with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but Seth and his Beef Lords clan are having a blast with multiplayer, in part thanks to COD’s pivot to basically being M-Rated Fortnite. Do Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Spawn and Skeletor make sense in a realistic military shooter? Not really, but when’s the last time COD multiplayer was about realism? Finally, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s ESRB rating promises a healthy amount of violence, drinking, swearwords, and “Deep Cleavage,” plus some dialogue that (in conjunction with the announcement of swimming) suggests there might be some bawdy beach party bikini antics. Beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show

Okay, Fine: PlayStation Portal Actually Sounds Pretty Cool - Beyond 824

This week on Beyond, there’s plenty to talk about! We’ve got a laundry-list of missing gameplay features in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that were present in previous games that Insomniac hopefully patches. Okay, maybe stealing The Vulture’s wallet wasn’t a feature. There are rumors of a potential Bloodborne movie in the works as well as a release date for the very unofficial fan-made Bloodborne Kart racing game, and we have strong feelings about both of these things, since they relate to Bloodborne, even though we’d love to hear about an official remaster or sequel. We’ve been playing some of the many games recently released, including Alan Wake 2, which is undeniably gorgeous, smart, and incredibly well-made, as well as Robocop: Rogue City, which is debatably none of the above, but still a ton of gruesome hilarious fun. Thirsty Suitors is the Scott Pilgrim game we didn’t know we wanted, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Own Name has erased Max’s brief bout of Yakuza franchise-fatigue. This week’s Beyond crew is Max Scoville, Jada Griffin and Brian Altano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Missing Spider-Man 2 Features We Want Patched - Beyond 823

We invade Kinda Funny's studio for a special Beyond and P.S. I Love You XOXO crossover featuring Greg Miller and Blessing Adeoye Jr. in our lead up to IGN vs. Kinda Funny Charity event! What's the greatest PlayStation 5 game so far? We've got a bracket of 32 games including: Astro's Playroom, God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Elden Ring, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Sifu, Ghostwire: Tokyo, The Last of Us: Part 1, Demon's Souls, Balder's Gate III, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and so many more! Which game will come out on top in this ultimate PS5 game smackdown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greatest PS5 Game Bracket w/ Greg Miller & Blessing Adeoye Jr. - Beyond 822

SPOILER ALERT!!! On this week’s episode of Podcast Beyond, Insomniac’s Creative Director Bryan Intihar stopped by to discuss everything Spider-Man 2. We explore the reveals we saw coming, the twists that caught us off-guard, the stuff that was planned for this sequel since day one and the ideas that got left on the cutting room floor. We also touch on how Insomniac Games teased the return of a major villain and how the studio approaches MCU-style crossovers with other projects like Beyond The Spider-Verse and Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine video game. We also dig into the creative choices that veer from comic book lore, discover the suit that almost made the cut, and get the lowdown on why MJ’s role in the game packs a punch - but again, SPOILERS ahead, so if you haven’t finished this massive PS5 game, go do that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unmasking Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Bryan Intihar - Beyond 821

The Podcast Beyond crew joins Simon Cardy with a deep dive into our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review. There's so much to unpack here from the good, the bad, and the ugly with Spider-Man 2's technical achievements, how it differs from previous Spider-Man entries, and things we wish Insomniac improved on. This has been one of the most anticipated PS5 games of the year, and it's finally here! Could it be the best superhero game of all time, or does it just fall short? Strap in, true believers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review Discussion - Beyond 820

The PlayStation 5 Slim has finally been revealed and... it definitely looks like a PS5. We've got some words about the PS5 Slim's higher price point, too! But with the announcement also comes PS2's 23rd anniversary and we dive into another Memory Card episode, thinking back to our fondest and most fun moments with the console, and our favorite games on it as well as what you, the community, have to say! Lastly, we top the episode off with 3 of our favorite underappreciated and underrated Playstation games ever. 00:00:00 - Intro & PlayStation 5 Slim Revealed! 00:11:42 - Movies Coming to PlayStation Plus 00:15:02 - Community Memory Card: PS2 Memories 00:35:52 - IGN Icons Leaderboard 00:44:29 - Underrated Open-World Games & Outro   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PS5 Slim Finally Got Announced and We’re Not Impressed - Beyond 819

Join Max Scoville, Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Akeem Lawanson as we delve into another packed episode of Podcast BEYOND! We kick things off with the seismic news of Jim Ryan's upcoming retirement from Sony, examining his legacy with the PS5 and more. The conversation then shifts to Naughty Dog's troubling halt on The Last of Us multiplayer project amid some concerning layoffs. We wrap up with some lighter fare: the Adidas and Spider-Man 2 collaboration that's got everyone talking.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Last of Us Multiplayer Has Had More Bad News Than Updates - Beyond 818

In this episode of Podcast Beyond, we  discuss Sony's recent investigation following claims of a breach by a ransomware group and what this could mean for the company's systems. Next, we venture into the neon-lit streets of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty as we examine how the game has evolved over the past three years. Join us as we explore the gritty, futuristic landscapes inspired by classic cyberpunk literature and films. And if that's not enough, we also take a look at the Resident Evil 4 Remake DLC: Separate Ways and discuss what sets it apart from the original.00:00:00 - Intro & Sony Hit with Ransomware Hack? 00:04:12 - Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Rules 00:38:30 - 6 Things To Check Out After Phantom Liberty 00:43:50 - Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways Also Rules 00:50:40 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Finally What We Wanted in 2020, And More - Beyond 817

Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 preview took place recently, and we jump in and break down Spider-Man gameplay, combat, city traversal and more. Akeem and our guest, IGN’s very own Benjamin Watts, share their Spider-Man 2 first impressions, what it’s like controlling the symbiote and utilizing Miles’ venom blasts and new abilities. We dive into what we could possibly expect next from #PlayStation; will we get another State of Play this year? What’s next for the #PS5? Max shares his experience with Baldur’s Gate 3, as he shares his romantic co-op experience with his wife. Baldur’s Date, anyone? Ben goes head first into Mortal Kombat One, some PlayStation Portal talk, and so much more this episode of BEYOND!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Played Spider-Man 2: Hands-On First Impressions - Beyond 816

The State of Play had a number of new trailers starring some familiar upcoming games and the Podcast Beyond crew dives in! Foamstars continues to be something that looks better and better the more we see of it, and Spider-Man 2 has us more hyped than ever! Plus, we have so much to say about the new trailers for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth and Resident Evil 4 Remake DLC. What was your favorite game of the show?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of Play Recap: Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, & Resident Evil 4 - Beyond Bonus Episode

It's no secret that Lies of P has a lot of  FromSoftware DNA, specifically that of the beloved PlayStation-exclusive Bloodborne. This week Beyond's resident Bloodborne fanboys Max Scoville and Brian Altano are joined by Travis "Tie Guy" Northup, who reviewed the new Pinocchio-inspired action-RPG for IGN, and they break down what this game gets right (a lot) and what it does differently from the gothic horror soulsborne classic. We dive into the gameplay, boss fights, systems, weapon customization and general lore, keeping things spoiler-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lies of P Review Discussion - Beyond 815

In this episode of Podcast Beyond, brace yourselves, PlayStation Plus subscribers, because a price hike is on the horizon! Is there any silver lining in these cost adjustments, or are we in for the same old story with this month's "free" games? And since we're talking about big numbers, what's up with treating yourself to 19 inches of Venom?  Also, Jada brings back exciting tidbits from PAX! From the gripping fun of 30XX to the timelessly fantastic Prince of Persia, and the engaging Dragon Quest: Adventures of Dai - we’re covering it all. But wait, Foamstars might just be the unexpected gem of the show??? Let's dive in with your host Max Scoville and show regulars Jada Griffin, Brian Altano, and Akeem Lawanson!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The PS+ Subscription Hike a Certified Negative for PS5 Owners? - Beyond 814

In a very special post-gamescom 2023 episode of Beyond, we discuss some of the coolest games (and other stuff) we saw at the world’s largest gaming convention. While we were very happy to get new details on games like Little Nightmares 3, Neill Blomkamp’s Off The Grid, Wayfinder, Where Winds Meet, The Thaumaturge and Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, PlayStation’s absence was extremely noticeable. Xbox had an awesome booth showcasing new games, but also giving some love to games that are already out. Nintendo, on the other hand, had literally nothing new to show, but still gave fans a place to congregate and get hands-on, take pictures, and generally have a good time.  If Sony had nothing to show, this might make sense, but not only is Spider-Man 2 out next month, while gamescom was taking place, the Project Q was given an official price and title in a blog post. This week’s episode features Max Scoville and Brian Altano, as well as their dear friends Stella Chung and Seth Macy, who you can catch regularly on IGN’s Xbox and Nintendo shows, Podcast Unlocked and Nintendo Voice Chat. This week’s episode description was written 36,000 feet above Canada on very slow $27 wifi.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

gamescom 2023 Was Great, But Where Was Sony? - Beyond 813

With half the Beyond crew off to gamescom 2023 in Germany, Akeem Lawanson and Jada Griffin hold down the fort with very special guests Kat Bailey and Parris Lilly, talking about the biggest reveals coming out of gamescom Opening Night Live! Join us for some big reveals and deep dive interviews with the devs of Tekken 8, The First Descendant, Warhaven, and reacting to a brand new trailer from Lords of the Fallen! It's an EXTRA long special gamescom bonus episode of Beyond, so you won't wanna miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biggest Announcements and Reveals from gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 - Beyond Bonus Episode

00:00:10 - Intro & the PS5 Slim Was Leaked?  00:21:10 - We've Played Lords of the Fallen  00:36:18 - What Are the Stupidest Things You've Done in Baldur's Gate 3?  00:50:54 - Mitchell Competed at EVO 2023!  01:02:05 - Gran Turismo Movie Impressions & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lords of the Fallen: Why We’re Already Falling For This Soulslike - Beyond 812

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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Podcast Beyond - IGN's PlayStation Show

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