422 - 12 Inch Pianist
From PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast by Fred Oakman & Jake Peters
May 6, 2026 · 1h 27m · Episode 422
About this episode
The episode covers recent PlayStation news including game releases, updates on Final Fantasy VII, and developments in the VR space.
On this episode of PS This is Awesome! , the crew dives into a packed week of PlayStation news and rumors. First up, The Blood of Dawnwalker finally has a release date, landing on September 3rd, 2026. A recent showcase gave us a deeper look at its story, gameplay systems, and RPG mechanics—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most promising RPGs on PS5. Next, there’s some big movement in the Final Fantasy VII remake saga. Director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that the third and final installment is gearing up for its official reveal, and he’s already played through it over 40 times during development. With Remake and Rebirth heading to Xbox and Nintendo platforms, expectations are shifting toward the trilogy finale launching as a multi-platform title. A Summer Game Fest reveal could be right around the corner. Over at Remedy, the team behind Control Resonant is taking a bold creative stance. Art director Elmeri Raitanen says the studio intentionally avoided referencing other AAA games to keep their aesthetic fresh, warning that the industry risks falling into an “aesthetic singularity” if developers stop taking visual risks. Meanwhile, The Outer Worlds is getting a shake-up. The…
People in this episode
Hosts: Fred Oakman, Jake Peters
Topics covered
- PlayStation news
- RPG mechanics
- Final Fantasy VII remake
- Control Resonant
- The Outer Worlds
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
Keywords
- PlayStation
- RPG
- Final Fantasy
- Control
- Outer Worlds
- VR
- game news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Remedy
Products: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Final Fantasy VII, Control Resonant, The Outer Worlds, Spacer’s Choice Edition, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
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