425 - Awesome, This is Awesome
From PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast by Fred Oakman & Jake Peters
June 3, 2026 · 1h 36m · Episode 425
About this episode
The episode discusses the success of 007: First Light, upcoming DLC for The Witcher 3, digital ownership legislation, and Hideo Kojima's involvement in an AI-generated film for Prada.
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 3: Wild Hunt have something new to look forward to, as a long-rumored DLC titled “Songs of the Past” is reportedly in development. Set for a 2027 release, it’s said to follow the same large-scale expansion style as the game’s previous acclaimed story additions. In preservation news, the Stop Killing Games movement scored a notable win in California with the passage of AB 1921, also referred to as the “Protect Our Games Act.” The legislation is being viewed as an important step toward protecting digital ownership rights and preventing games from being permanently disabled or removed. Finally, industry icon Hideo Kojima made an unexpected appearance in a surreal AI-generated short film created for Prada. The collaboration blends fashion marketing with experimental AI media, continuing…
People in this episode
Hosts: Fred Oakman, Jake Peters
Topics covered
- game development
- DLC news
- digital ownership
- legislation
- AI in media
- blockbuster games
Keywords
- 007: First Light
- The Witcher 3
- DLC
- digital ownership
- AB 1921
- Hideo Kojima
- AI media
- blockbuster games
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stop Killing Games, California
Products: 007: First Light, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Books & works: Songs of the Past
Places: Prada
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