The PlayStation 5 Slim has been revealed with a higher price point.
The podcast discusses favorite memories and games from the PS2 on its 23rd anniversary.
The hosts share their top 3 underappreciated and underrated PlayStation games.
Deep dives
Sleeping Dogs - A Masterclass in Open World Gameplay
Sleeping Dogs is an underrated open world game that offers a masterclass in gameplay. The side events are engaging, the story is solid, and the action is fantastic. The game combines elements of quirky, weird games like Yakuza with the action and car-jacking of Grand Theft Auto. The traversal in this game is awesome, with climbing reminiscent of Assassin's Creed and intense car chases and shooting mechanics. Overall, Sleeping Dogs is a must-play for open world game enthusiasts.
The Saboteur - A Slept-On Game Set in Nazi-Occupied France
The Saboteur is an underrated open world game that takes place in Nazi-occupied France. The unique visual style features black and white with red accents, which is restored to color as you clear out zones and liberate districts. The climbing and shooting mechanics are reminiscent of Assassin's Creed and GTA, and the ability to take over Nazi turrets adds an extra layer of excitement. The story is great, filled with espionage and action, making The Saboteur a hidden gem in the open world game genre.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes - A Fun and Underrated Marvel Game
Lego Marvel Super Heroes is an underrated open world game that offers a fun and cute take on the Marvel universe. Unlike other Marvel games that were limited by rights issues, Lego Marvel Super Heroes features a unique blend of characters from various Marvel properties. The game captures the spirit of Marvel with its humor and references, and the open world provides a great playground for exploring and completing missions. It's full of charm, easter eggs, and enjoyable gameplay, making it a truly underrated gem for Marvel fans.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - An Underappreciated Open World RPG
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an underappreciated open world RPG that combines elements of Monster Hunter and Dragon Age Inquisition. The game offers thrilling combat, deep customization options, and challenging boss battles. It provides a unique and immersive experience, with a captivating story and a vast open world to explore. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a must-play for fans of the genre who are looking for a fresh and exciting RPG experience.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - A Highly Anticipated Sequel
Next week, we'll be discussing Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a highly anticipated sequel to the original game. We'll be joined by Simon Cardy, who will share his review of the game. We'll keep the conversation spoiler-free, so mark your calendars and tune in to hear our thoughts on this exciting release. We'll also be doing a spoiler cast in the following week, giving you time to play the game and join the discussion.
The PlayStation 5 Slim has finally been revealed and... it definitely looks like a PS5. We've got some words about the PS5 Slim's higher price point, too! But with the announcement also comes PS2's 23rd anniversary and we dive into another Memory Card episode, thinking back to our fondest and most fun moments with the console, and our favorite games on it as well as what you, the community, have to say! Lastly, we top the episode off with 3 of our favorite underappreciated and underrated Playstation games ever.
