421 - Sliding into your DRMs
From PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast by Fred Oakman & Jake Peters
April 29, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 421
About this episode
The episode covers the latest PlayStation news, including game sales, digital ownership concerns, and upcoming releases.
On this week’s episode of PS This is Awesome! , we’re diving headfirst into a stacked lineup of PlayStation news and rumors. Resident Evil Requiem continues its monster success story, hitting an incredible 7 million copies sold in just two months , while Capcom teases a new mini-game mode arriving soon—possibly something action-packed in the spirit of Mercenaries. On top of that, a brand-new single-player story expansion has officially entered full production. We also break down growing concerns over a newly discovered PS5 digital ownership issue , where some recently purchased games may require periodic online DRM checks to launch. If true, it raises serious questions about long-term preservation and access for digital libraries. Meanwhile, Insomniac Games says more Wolverine news is still coming this spring, adding fuel to rumors of a possible May State of Play showcase. Could Logan finally be ready to step into the spotlight? Elsewhere, fresh interviews continue to reveal behind-the-scenes drama at Naughty Dog , including reports that Uncharted 4 was nearly canceled during its troubled development. We also discuss comments from former devs praising the canceled The Last of Us…
People in this episode
Hosts: Fred Oakman, Jake Peters
Topics covered
- PlayStation news
- digital ownership issues
- game development
- Resident Evil
- Insomniac Games
- Naughty Dog
- upcoming game releases
Keywords
- PlayStation
- Resident Evil
- PS5
- Insomniac Games
- Naughty Dog
- digital rights management
- game development
- Troy Baker
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Capcom, Insomniac Games
Products: Resident Evil Requiem, PS5, Alien: Isolation, Mina: The Hollower
Books & works: Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Online
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