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PODCAST

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast

Fred Oakman & Jake Peters

PS This is Awesome! (A PlayStation Podcast) hosted by Fred Oakman and Jake Peters, is a captivating PlayStation podcast that provides gamers with in-depth game discussions, offering an immersive exploration of the PlayStation universe. This dynamic show combines the expertise and enthusiasm of its hosts to deliver an engaging and informative experience for listeners!Fred and Jake"s candid and passionate conversations provide a platform for gamers to gain a deeper understanding of the games they love

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All Episodes

1:09:08

408 - Studio Shutdowns, Arc Raiders’ Breakout Success...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Episode 408 of PS This Is Awesome! is a wide-ranging conversation that captures both the highs and lows of the current PlayStation landscape. Fred and Jake discuss the sobering news of multiple studio shutdowns, including Sanzaru Games and other Oculus-backed teams, and what it says about the volatility of the industry — even for well-regarded developers tied to beloved PS3-era classics. The conversation continues with Ubisoft’s layoffs at Massive Entertainment, raising questions about how major

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1:10:53

407 - PS Plus January 2026 Revealed, PS6 Rumors &...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Episode 407 – PS Plus January 2026 Revealed, PS6 Rumors & Silent Hill’s FutureThis week on PS This Is Awesome, Fred and Jake break down a packed slate of PlayStation news as 2026 kicks off. We run through the newly announced PlayStation Plus Essential games for January, including Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, and talk about how this lineup sets the tone for the year ahead. The conversation shifts to reflection and fun with PushSquare’s PlayStation Quiz

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2:22:37

406 - Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Episode 406 - Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026In this week’s episode of PS This Is Awesome!, Fred and Jake break down their most anticipated PlayStation games of 2026, sharing personal hype levels, early impressions, and why these titles are must-plays. From Marvel’s Wolverine’s intense action and cinematic storytelling to the massive open-world spectacle of GTA 6, the guys hit all the big names that will dominate next year. They also dive into Resident Evil: Requiem, Crimson Desert, Nioh 3, and

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1:45:55

405 - That's a Wrap!

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Episode 405 - That’s a Wrap!In today’s episode of PS This Is Awesome!, Fred and Jake dive headfirst into everything revealed at The Game Awards 2025, with the spotlight firmly on the announcements rather than just the winners. From massive new reveals to unexpected surprises, they break down what actually matters for PlayStation fans and which games left the biggest impression. The conversation also briefly touches on the major award winners to give context, but the real focus is on what’s coming

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1:31:56

404 - Game Awards Raider

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Episode 404 - Game Awards RaiderIn this week’s episode of PS This is Awesome! we kick things off with Games We’re Playing: 🎮 Fred has wrapped up the Battlefield 6 campaign and is digging further into Arc Raiders. 🎮 Jake has been replaying Dispatch to check out its alternate endings.From there, we jump into a packed news cycle. Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is leaving the series after 30 years and has dropped a 60-minute celebratory music mega-mix for fans. The Game Awards are shaping up to be

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1:15:27

403 - Witcher One Is It?

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Episode 403 - Witcher one is it?In this week’s episode, Fred and Jake break down a surprisingly stacked batch of PlayStation news. Rockstar has dropped a free PS5 upgrade for Red Dead Redemption, now included with PS Plus Extra, giving the classic western a fresh coat of paint and making it easier than ever for newcomers to jump in. The guys also celebrate indie success as Ball X Pit crosses one million sales on PS5, with major free updates announced for 2026 — proof that smaller games are thriving

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1:34:57

402 - Trophy Hunters Anonymous

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/11/26

Episode 402 - Trophy Hunters AnonymousThis week on PS This Is Awesome!, we dig into a packed slate of PlayStation updates and industry chatter. First up, Jason Schreier reports that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet won’t land until 2027, which actually lines up with Naughty Dog’s habit of dropping major releases near the end of a console cycle — just like The Last of Us Part I and II. We also take a look at Zoopunk, the newly announced prequel to F.I.S.T., bringing third-person action to that

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1:39:40

401 - MMO You Didn't

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Episode 401 - MMO You Didn’tThis week on PS This Is Awesome!, Fred is still deep in Arc Raiders, pulling loot, dodging chaos, and trying to convince Jake it’s secretly one of the best co-op loops on PS5. Meanwhile, Jake continues carving his path through Ghost of Yōtei, sharing new impressions, story beats, and a few surprises the game threw at him since last episode.We also catch up on the latest PlayStation news, react to the week’s updates across the PS5 ecosystem, and talk through what’s coming

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1:24:17

400 - The Big One

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Episode 400 - The Big OneWe made it — 400 episodes of PS This Is Awesome! Ten years of PlayStation talk, bad takes, great games, and plenty of laughs. This week, Fred and Jake rewind through the show’s history — from Episode 1’s Tomb Raider and PlayStation Plus chatter, to the Episode 250 PushSquare Quiz showdown — and look at how far PlayStation (and the podcast) have come.We’re also digging into the latest PS5 news: a new State of Play Japan, GTA VI is pushed back, PS Plus November lineup, the

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1:10:01

399 - NEWS ROUNDUP, ARC RAIDERS GOES TOPSIDE AND...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/11/05

EPISODE 399 - NEWS ROUNDUP, ARC RAIDERS GOES TOPSIDE AND PLAYSTATION HEADLINESThis week on PS THIS IS AWESOME, Fred and Jake dive into the latest PlayStation news and what they’ve been playing — Fred on Arc Raiders and Jake on Ghost of Yotei. We break down the big ARC Raiders updates, including its roadmap, anti-cheat compensation system, and launch success.Plus, get the scoop on November’s PS Plus Essential games, Astro Bot’s surprise cameo in Lumines Arise, and PlayStation’s new five-year

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1:24:12

398 - Halo Comes to PlayStation, Battlefield, PS6, &...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/10/29

We dive into listener feedback and what we’ve been playing — Fred on Battlefield 6, Jake on Ghost of Yotei. In the news: Sony isn’t buying Warner Bros., Arc Raiders is built for the PS6 era, and Silent Hill F went viral with over 1.5M viewers. Remedy faces challenges after FBC: Firebreak underperforms, and the PS Store adds a “lowest price in 30 days” feature.Xbox continues to blur platform lines with Halo: Campaign Evolved coming to PS5 in 2026, and developers are already planning games to bridge

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1:14:21

397 - ARC Raiders

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Episode 397 - ARC RaidersThis week, Fred dives into the ARC Raiders server slam, fires up Battlefield 6, and admits Banishers is still sitting untouched. Jake’s been exploring the mysterious Ghost of Yotei. In PlayStation news, that rumored DualSense controller with a removable battery? Just a translation mishap. Meanwhile, the PS Store quietly added a super useful feature showing the lowest price in the last 30 days for discounted games.We also cover the massive AWS outage that hit Ubisoft titles

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1:09:48

396 - Battlefield 6

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Episode 396 – Battlefield 6In today’s episode of PS This Is Awesome! A listener breaks down Borderlands 4’s new reactive level scaling system while Fred defends his “flawless” Mekadragon run in Cyber Shadow—despite some questionable criticism from a fellow gamer. Fred’s been juggling Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Battlefield 6, while Jake continues exploring Ghost of Yotei. Fred also grabbed Valiant Hearts for his backlog.On the news front, Sony’s reportedly gearing up PS6 production for early

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1:29:34

395 - We Can't Believe SONY Did This!

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Fred is still plunging into Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jake takes on Ghost of Yotei, and we share some awesome listener feedback about self-care and making sure we’re not burning the candle at both ends. Thanks to everyone for understanding our short break! In news, Battlefield 6 physical copies have leaked ahead of release, which is surprising for two reasons — hardly anyone buys physical games anymore, and most don’t actually contain the game on the disc. This one does, though online is still

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1:31:53

394 - Skate is Back and Silent Hill News

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Episode 394 – Skate is Back & Silent Hill NewsIn this week’s episode, Fred and Jake dig into the latest PlayStation news. Sony is bringing more classic Tomb Raider adventures back to PS5 and PS4 with trophy support, while the September PS Plus lineup delivers a mix of new and retro titles for subscribers. We talk about our time with Skate, Banishers: Ghosts of New Edan, and Borderlands 4. We also cover the latest PS5 firmware update, which improves power-saving features and DualSense pairing

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1:37:31

393 - PS5 Showcase Rumors & Naughty Dog’s Next Big Game

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/09/17

On this week’s episode of PS This Is Awesome, Fred shares that he finally finished Death Stranding 2 while Jake has some Borderlands 4 woes. We dive into a heavy news week for PlayStation fans. Rumors are swirling about a possible PS5 Showcase next week, Sony is doubling down on single-player gaming, and the September PS Plus lineup is here. On top of that, GTA 6 is shaping up to be the biggest launch in history, whispers about a detachable disc drive for PS6 have started, and Sony quietly cut

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392 - 007 First Light & Wolverine PS5 Rumors

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode, Fred dives back into Death Stranding 2 while Jake shares his latest impressions after beating Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. We kick off listener feedback with @bigbox1431 challenging Jake’s “graphics matter” stance, pointing out Nintendo’s massive success with the new Zelda games. In the news segment, we discuss the 007: First Light State of Play, growing tensions around Xbox Game Pass, Sony allowing beta footage sharing for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and rumors about Wolverine on

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1:09:35

391 - Fairgames Loses Its Director, PlayStation Gains...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/09/03

In this week’s episode, we break down September’s PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, featuring Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder, now available to redeem. We also dive into the latest shake-up at Haven Studio, as Fairgames loses its game director to WB Games Montreal, raising new doubts about Sony’s live-service strategy. Plus, a fresh State of Play is on the calendar for September 3, with a spotlight on 007: First Light, and rumors are swirling about a dockable PS6 handheld. We wrap

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1:29:30

390 - Gamescom, He-Man, and PS5 Price Hike

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Episode 390 - Gamescom, He-Man, and PS5 Price HikeIn Episode 390, we dive into the latest news from the gaming world. Capcom is going all-in for TGS 2025, bringing playable demos of Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 6, Pragmata, and more, while EA is gearing up to reveal the Early Access date for the free-to-play Skate reboot.We also cover retro nostalgia with Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction, Sony’s increasing control over Bungie following Pete Parsons’ departure, and a new

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1:26:40

389 - Clueless Sony, Console Meltdowns, and an AI Ad...

PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast ·

2025/08/20

This week, we dig into analyst Michael Pachter’s harsh critique of Sony’s leadership and what it means for PlayStation’s future. We also cover the social media firestorm Sony sparked by acknowledging Helldivers 2’s Xbox release, plus rumors of a late September State of Play that could deliver big holiday news. Finally, we break down Nexon’s AI ad controversy with The First Descendant and why it’s raising serious questions about ethics in gaming marketing.By joining our Patreon community for ONLY

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