In Episode 352, Fred has wrapped up Dead Space Remake but hasn’t yet returned to Metro Awakening, while Jake continues to explore the depths of Metaphor: Refantazio.

On the news front, we’re seeing good traffic from YouTube Shorts but struggling to convert viewers into subscribers. We discuss the strategy moving forward and whether it’s worth doubling down on Shorts. PlayStation Plus Premium is adding Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 for streaming, much to the delight of fans of the iconic series.

In Horizon-related news, Tim Russ, best known as Tuvok from Star Trek: Voyager, will voice Sylens in LEGO adaptations—a touching continuation of the late Lance Reddick’s work. We also take a look at the gameplay loop for ARC Raiders and dive into the controversy surrounding the Game Awards, which has allowed DLCs and remasters like Elden Ring’s DLC to compete for Game of the Year nominations.

Tune in for thoughts on these topics, our gaming impressions, and more! Don’t forget to subscribe and join the conversation.

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0:00 - INTRO

34:30- GAMES WE’RE PLAYING

48:45 - RESISTANCE COMING TO PS PLUS PREMIUM

56:00 - SYLENS VOICED BY TIM RUSS IN LEGO HORIZON

57:45 - ARC RAIDERS GAMEPLAY

1:03:33 - VIDEO GAME AWARDS NOMINEES

1:18:40 - CLOSING

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PS This is Awesome: Episode 351 Summary

This week, Fred has Dead Space Remake on hold while diving into Metro Awakening, Astro Bot, Tetris Effect, and he just finished TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge! Jake is still deeply engaged with Metaphor: Refantazio.

In the news, we discuss Sony’s latest reflection on project timelines and quality control for titles like Concord, which PlayStation President Hiroki Totoki recently acknowledged could’ve benefited from earlier testing gates. We’re also celebrating the Grammys adding a category for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, with Spider-Man 2 and GOW Valhalla among the nominees. Plus, Sony will end production of the PS4 Camera Adapter for PS5 on November 26th.

Finally, we reflect on the recent Death Stranding release for Xbox Series X/S on its fifth anniversary and consider the seamless wave of PS5 Pro patches. Could Sony have prepared for this update well in advance?

New and longtime listeners, don’t miss this episode full of insights and game impressions!

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0:00 - INTRO

12:52 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING

43:10 - GRAMMY AWARDS FOR GAME SCORES

46:50 - WE TAKE A PLAYSTATION QUIZ

53:36 - RIP CAMERA ADAPTER FOR PS5

55:40 - PLAYSTATION COMMENTS ON CONCORD

1:03:20 - DEATH STRANDING ON XBOX NOW

1:05:06 - PATCHING PS5 GAMES FOR PS5 PRO IS IT EASY?

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PS This is Awesome Episode 350

In this episode, Fred continues through Dead Space Remake, now seven hours in and up to Chapter 6, while Jake is immersed in Metaphor: Refantazio and COD 6. We discuss Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro launch, which includes an official list of enhanced titles that will display “PS5 Pro Enhanced” labels on physical copies.

In other news, despite critical acclaim, Alan Wake 2 hasn’t turned a profit yet, leaving fans concerned. This holiday season, Sony is launching a Fortnite Console Bundle featuring V-Bucks and exclusive in-game cosmetics. Meanwhile, EA’s popular Dragon Age: The Veilguard won’t be receiving post-launch DLC as BioWare shifts focus to the next Mass Effect. With the imminent release of Metro Awakening on PSVR2, we discuss the potential for Sony to explore more narrative-driven first-person games on VR.

New releases this week include Demons of Asteborg, Planet Coaster 2, Metro Awakening, and Goat Simulator Remastered. Tune in as we cover all this and more!

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0:00 - INTRO

23:20 - LISTENER FEEDBACK

27:30 - PS5 PRO LIST OF UPDATED GAMES

30:30 - ALAN WAKE 2 STILL NOT MAKING A PROFIT

36:00 - FORTNITE CONSOLE BUNDLE INCOMING

38:16 - DRAGON AGE VEILGUARD NO DLC

41:26 - METRO AWAKENING VR TALK

45:41 - NEW GAMES THIS WEEK

49:20 - CLOSING

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