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…
Episode 434 of PS This is Awesome! dives into a huge week for PlayStation, including the latest PS5 releases and new PS Plus Extra games. We break down the GTA VI leaks and Take-Two’s legal efforts to track down the leaker, plus the PS5 blackout protest, Dave Bautista replacing Ryan Hurst as Kratos, and Sony accidentally targeting an indie developer. We also talk about the massive hype surrounding…
This week, Fred and Jake have a lot going on in PlayStation land . We run through the new PS Plus lineup, including Helldivers 2, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Dying Light, Ghost Recon Wildlands and more, before getting into the latest on Ghost of Yotei and its upcoming expansion. We also talk about the surprising possibility of The Simpsons: Hit & Run returning, a new Kingdom Hearts animated…
Wolverine is getting the limited-edition console and controller treatment, with preorders opening August 19. We’ve got the details on the upcoming hardware and what fans can expect. Meanwhile, things aren’t looking great for Supermassive Games. The studio behind The Dark Pictures Anthology is facing up to 75 layoffs in another attempt to keep the company afloat, marking its third round of staff…
This week on PS This Is Awesome , Fred and Jake dive into the latest gaming headlines, including Sony’s massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success and the ongoing debate around AI in gaming after Stellar Blade developer Shift Up defended its character Evie against “AI slop” accusations. We discuss Sony’s future without physical game discs, PS5 production staying on track despite memory…
Today's episode dives into a massive week of gaming news, with Bethesda making some of the biggest announcements in years—from a new Obsidian-developed Fallout game and Fallout 5 entering development, to Starfield updates and Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters. We also talk about the success of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced , the God of War series recasting Kratos, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse…
Fred and Jake are back for Episode 429, talking about what they’ve been playing and the biggest PlayStation news of the week. Fred shares his thoughts on Red Dead Redemption II along with finishing Unhinged and Fallout on Netflix. Jake talks about Luna Abyss and being on the final mission. The guys also discuss the rumor that Xbox may allow players to convert physical discs into digital versions…
This week on PS THIS IS AWESOME , Fred talks about finally beating Bramble: The Mountain King and hopping back into the action with Battlefield 6, Jake talks about his last jam of 007 First Light before the guys dive into one of the biggest PlayStation stories in years. Sony has officially confirmed that beginning in January 2028 , all new first-party PlayStation games will release digitally only…
EPISODE 427 - Directive 8020 Let’s Go This week on PS THIS IS AWESOME, Jake reports back on 007 while Fred discusses Directive 8020, Bramble, and his continued Balatro addiction. We dive into Tencent's reported retreat from some Japanese game investments, Marvel's Wolverine's surprisingly bizarre accessibility options, Kojima's mysterious new horror project OD, and CD Projekt Red's ongoing efforts…
This is a short interlude video to Episode 427 which will be record next week. Fred talks briefly about his initial impressions of Directive 8020 of the Dark Pictures Anthology and plans for the show next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The "Not-E3" showcase week just completely rewrote the future of the PS5, and we are losing our minds! In this episode of PS This Is Awesome! , we break down every single major announcement across the State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and that absolute bombshell of an Xbox Showcase. Yes, you read that right— Halo is officially coming to PlayStation! We dive deep into Microsoft’s massive…
We start with the launch success of 007: First Light, which reportedly sold 1.5 million copies within its first 24 hours. The title also comes with a staggering production budget of around $200 million, with Danish media calling it the country’s most expensive entertainment export to date—highlighting just how high the stakes are for modern blockbuster game development. Next, fans of The Witcher…