

Beyond
IGN & Geek Media
For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers— and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of PlayStation, Beyond is your ultimate PlayStation podcast.Beyond! is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Mar 25, 2020 • 56min
Celebrating Bloodborne's 5th Anniversary - Beyond Episode 636
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to celebrate Bloodborne's 5th anniversary, reminiscing on why the game is still so beloved for PS4 players, what it's like to jump into the game now, and more. Plus, we discuss the latest updates to Sony's PS5 backward compatibility stance, PS5's messaging overall, PS Plus games leaking for April, and much more. Have a That One Thing or Memory Card story to share? Write in to beyond@ign.com!
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Mar 20, 2020 • 53min
Silent Hill Rumors And Your Questions Answered - Podcast Beyond Special
Between Podcast Beyond's, Jonathon Dornbush, Max Scoville, Brian Altano, and Lucy O'Brien sit down to answer your questions about rumors around Konami games possibly being revived, what we're playing during our time at home, whether we might see a delay in the next-gen consoles, and more!
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Mar 18, 2020 • 51min
PS5: Analyzing Sony's Next-Gen Tech Reveal - Podcast Beyond Episode 635
On this week's episode of Podcast Beyond!, all the way from our remote studios, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to talk about all the latest PS5 news we've learned from Mark Cerny's tech deep dive. We discuss what the next-gen tech reveals might mean for the PS5, how it stacks up to the Xbox Series X, and what this reveal means for Sony's next-gen plans.
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Mar 11, 2020 • 54min
8 More Major PS4 Exclusives Dropping Before July - Beyond Episode 634
PS5 is still a while off, but between now and July, we have MLB The Show, Nioh 2, Predator Hunting Grounds, Persona 5 Royal, FF7 Remake, Iron Man VR, The Last of Us 2, and Ghost of Tsushima to hold us over. Not a bad sendoff for this console generation!
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Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 15min
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo: What We Loved, What We Didn't - Beyond Episode 633
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to offer our thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, along with some of your impressions of the remake's opening. Plus, we dive into the postponement of GDC, celebrate the PS2's 20th anniversary, and more.
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Feb 28, 2020 • 57min
Horizon Zero Dawn Retrospective and Sequel Hopes - A Beyond! Special Episode
On a special episode of Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to look back at Horizon on its third anniversary, breaking down what we still love, what we wish worked a bit better, and why we're so excited for a would-be sequel. Plus, we include some of YOUR thoughts on the game and what you'd want in a sequel.
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Feb 26, 2020 • 1h 16min
Patents Reveal DualShock 5 May Sense Your FEAR - Beyond Episode 632
On this episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Max Scoville fills in for Jonathon (who's off at the rodent park again) and is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and IGN UK's special operative and international man of mystery, Simon Cardy. We discuss some new patents for a DualShock 5 attachment that suggest a heart rate and sweat sensor, Sony not being the only company pulling out of conventions due to Coronavirus concerns, some awesome-sounding Resident Evil 3 Remake impressions, our problems with vomit and arctic levels, Simon's hands-on time with Persona 5 Royal, that new Samurai Jack game, and of course, Bloodborne. Have a question, comment, Memory Card story, or That One Thing submission? Write in to beyond@ign.com! Want to buy a Beyond shirt? Check out the recently opened IGN store!
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Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 28min
How PS5's Price May Be Impacted by Its Production - Beyond Episode 631
BEYOND! On this week's episode of Podcast Beyond!, IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano....and just Brian as the rest of the cast was away to break down all the latest PS5 info and rumors. Brian and Jonathon discuss the PS5 price speculation that its production could be causing Sony trouble in keeping its price down, while also jumping into recent Sony AI patent news, and much more. Plus, Jonathon is joined by Damoun "Shabs" from the Firewall Zero Hour developer team at First Contact to discuss Firewall's availability on PlayStation Plus, its new season of content, and the community around the game.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 1h 29min
How Dreams Kicks Off PS4's Exciting 2020 - Beyond Episode 630
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien, Ryan McCaffrey, and Tom Marks to take a look at PS4's exciting 2020 lineup of exclusives. Kicking off with Dreams, Jonathon and Lucy are joined by Abbie Heppe and Siobhan Reddy of Media Molecule to discuss Dreams' imminent launch, its early access beta period, and its encouraging community. Then, the rest of the cast dives into Ryan's MLB The Show 20 preview, thoughts on FF7 Remake, The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Predator: Hunting Grounds, and much more!
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Feb 5, 2020 • 1h 12min
Discussing PS5's Latest Reveal and Price Rumors - Beyond Episode 629
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to discuss the latest rumors of PS5's reveal event, as well as when we could potentially hear more about PS5's price, launch games, and release date. Plus, we also take a look at new Rockstar Games news about Dan Houser leaving, PlayStation Plus games for February, and much more. And, of course, Bloodborne. Have a Memory Card, That One Thing, or other submission? Write in to beyond@ign.com!
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