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EP14. State of Play Reactions! God of War Laufey, Wolverine & More
Jun 3, 2026
36m 52s
EP13. State of Play Predictions! Uncharted, Intergalactic, GTA 6
May 26, 2026
40m 34s
EP12. PS Plus Price Hike Reactions | Nobody Bought Saros
May 19, 2026
44m 32s
EP11. Are You Sick of Remakes? | Everyone’s Mad About Mixtape
May 12, 2026
45m 44s
EP10. The Truth About Saros | PlayStation & Xbox Breaking Up?
May 4, 2026
36m 34s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/3/26 |  EP14. State of Play Reactions! God of War Laufey, Wolverine & More | It's showcase time! From Marvel's Wolverine to another God of War, we're here to give our brutally honest reactions about the highs and lows of PlayStation's most pivotal showcase yet. Plus, we'll also discuss the biggest third-party games at the show — including Tomb Raider, Onimusha, Silent Hill, and much more. Timestamps:00:01:01 – God of War: Laufey00:05:07 – Marvel's Wolverine00:09:07 – More first-party announcements00:14:51 – Third-party announcements00:30:24 – Top 3 games of the show00:33:28 – Final grades | 36m 52s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  EP13. State of Play Predictions! Uncharted, Intergalactic, GTA 6 | It's happening! A big State of Play showcase is coming June 2nd and its time to make some predictions. What will they show besides Marvel's Wolverine? We have some hunches. Also, how much pressure is on PlayStation to deliver the goods? We will answer that question with a dash of tough love. And of course, we'll address the elephant in the room: Grand Theft Auto VI. Timestamps:00:00:56 – Is PlayStation under pressure?00:04:06 – First-party predictions00:18:28 – Will GTA VI be there?00:20:58 – Third-party predictions00:33:13 – Megaton predictions00:39:34 - FYI for our reactions episode | 40m 34s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  EP12. PS Plus Price Hike Reactions | Nobody Bought Saros | "Market conditions," they said. But, we say BS. Time for a brutally honest conversation about the PS Plus price increase and Sony's anti-consumer moves. Also, ouch... Saros isn't selling and it's time to talk about what went wrong. Then, we'll discuss PlayStation's "no PC ports" strategy and FromSoftware's rumored follow-up to Elden Ring.Timestamps:00:02:40 – PS Plus price hike reactions00:15:38 – Nobody bought Saros00:26:33 – PlayStation is done with PC ports (for real)00:35:41 – FromSoftware's next game leaked? | 44m 32s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  EP11. Are You Sick of Remakes? | Everyone’s Mad About Mixtape | Another day, another remake. From God of War to Star Fox, it's time to ask: why so many? Plus, Sony revealed the truth about the PS6 and Bungie’s worth, and it's time to unpack it. Then, we'll weigh in on the Mixtape backlash: is it a masterpiece, an industry plant, or just plain overrated? Timestamps:00:02:09 – Mixed feelings about Saros00:09:15 – Mixtape controversy00:20:04 – Are you sick of remakes?00:29:46 – No PS6?!00:36:13 – Sony admits Bungie failed | 45m 44s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  EP10. The Truth About Saros | PlayStation & Xbox Breaking Up? | Overrated or fairly rated? Saros is here, so let's discuss whether it's a real GOTY contender or a pretender. Did Housemarque cook? After that, it's time to discuss Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's new "We Are Xbox" movement and what that means for the PlayStation ecosystem. Plus, the Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is further along than we thought — so, what does Square-Enix need to do to make sure it sticks the landing? Timestamps:00:01:32 – Why we will NEVER do sponsored ads00:02:57 – The truth about Saros00:16:47 – Xbox re-evaluating PS5 ports00:27:32 – FFVII Remake Part 3 must-haves | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  EP09. How to "Fix" PlayStation | The PS6 Must-Have Wishlist | We love PlayStation, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. So, this week's episode discusses how we would fix some of the PS5's biggest problems — whether it's live service woes, PS Plus drops, price hikes, or the glaring lack of The Last of Us Part III. Then, we will share our personal wishlists for the PS6 while the leaks about its price, power, and handheld keep pouring in. Timestamps:00:01:19 – How to "fix" PlayStation00:22:46 – PS6 must-haves | 46m 54s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  EP08. New Game of the Year Contenders | Pragmata, Replaced, Metro 2039 | In this episode, two new GOTY contenders enter the conversation with Pragmata and Replaced. Can they dethrone Resident Evil Requiem? Plus, Metro 2039's announcement at the Xbox showcase has gamers asking "did I miss the boat on Metro?" and we have the answer. Then, we'll reveal the PlayStation games that define us for a trip down memory card lane. And yes, one of them is Metal Gear Solid. We’re not idiots.Timestamps:00:01:01 – New podcast name!00:02:53 – Pragmata = GOTY?00:11:18 – Replaced Shocked Us00:18:50 – Metro 2039 is Insane00:24:24 – A Nintendo skeptic got a Switch 200:30:09 – PlayStation games that define us | 1h 02m 57s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 |  EP07. PlayStation’s Next Showcase: What You Should Expect | A new State of Play is looming, so we're sharing our thoughts on PlayStation's next showcase. Will there be any surprises from God of War, The Last of Us, Intergalactic, or Horizon? Will Sony show more Saros and Marvel's Wolverine on PS5? Lots of questions, and lots of hopes... and that's not even counting third-party showings from Resident Evil Requiem (DLC), Onimusha, and Grand Theft Auto VI. Yes, we went there with GTA 6. Plus, we will give our unbiased review of Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Pro update. Has PSSR been good to Night City, or is it a gonk update? Then, we'll also discuss the Metal Gear Solid movie and the shattered state of Starfield on PS5. The makers of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls have some explaining to do. Timestamps:00:01:09 – NieR: Automata in 202600:04:33 – Metal Gear Solid movie00:07:50 – Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro review00:11:04 – Starfield is a mess on PS5?00:14:44 – State of Play predictions | 41m 47s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  EP06. Which Dead PlayStation Franchises Should Sony Bring Back? | In this episode, we handpicked PlayStation's best franchises from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 that deserve a revival in 2026. Plus, we'll also explore the latest behind-the-scenes news about what went wrong with The Last of Us: Factions 2. Timestamps:00:02:01 – Which PlayStation classics should Sony revive?00:20:03 – Which PlayStation franchises should stay dead?00:29:39 – Inside the Factions 2 failure | 37m 18s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  EP05. PlayStation Has Changed... | The State of Xbox & Nintendo | Join us as we evaluate the current state of PlayStation after another shocking studio closure and price hike. We’ll also reveal where we stand on Xbox and Nintendo lately — with zero console warrior nonsense. | 55m 09s | ||||||
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| 3/24/26 |  EP04. Did the PSSR Update Save the PS5 Pro? | Crimson Desert | The Playstation Files investigates PlayStation’s biggest games, news, and trends through a case file lens. No console war noise — just what’s happening in the world of PlayStation, why it matters, and what it could signal for the future of gaming. | 38m 47s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  EP03. GTA 6, Wolverine, Fable: Review Score Predictions | In this episode, we open the case file on the games of 2026 — Grand Theft Auto VI, Fable, Wolverine, Crimson Desert and more — predicting Metacritic scores and exploring their impact on PlayStation. | 57m 50s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  EP02. PlayStation’s Pivot & Project Helix | Marathon Review | In this episode, we open the case file on the launch of Marathon, the closure of Highguard, the arrival of Xbox's Project Helix, and the future of PlayStation's PC and PS5 strategy — with zero "Sony Pony" nonsense. Timestamps:00:02:40 – Marathon00:18:10 – Highguard's closure00:32:58 – PlayStation's PC Pivot00:45:13 – Xbox's Project Helix | 1h 02m 40s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  EP01. The Truth About PlayStation | Resident Evil Requiem | In this debut episode, The PlayStation Effect opens up with our podcast's mission, where PlayStation stands in 2026, and a spoiler-free breakdown of Resident Evil: Requiem. Timestamps:00:01:28 – This is not a "Sony Pony" podcast00:10:47 – The state of PlayStation in 202600:49:27 – Resident Evil Requiem | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
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