

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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Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 29min
Breaking Down PS5 Controller's Possible Design Details - Beyond Episode 618
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to discuss new PS5 controller patents and what they may tell us about the PS5's new controller. We speculate about, should these patents be true, what the removal of the light bar might mean for PSVR games, and why the touchpad returns, as well as much more analysis. Plus, the gang discusses some other big news around the world of gaming, and offers their impressions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, for which Lucy O'Brien also joins the show to discuss her time with Respawn's new Star Wars game. Have a question, comment, or Memory Card story? Write in to beyond@ign.com!
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Nov 19, 2019 • 54min
Death Stranding SPOILERCAST - Our Favorite Moments
There is a TON to unpack from Hideo Kojima's latest post-apocalyptic epic. So join IGN's Max Scoville, Mark Medina, Tina Amini, and Sam Claiborn as they sit down to discuss what did or didn't work with Death Stranding. From its intricate story to its interesting take on online play, thoughts were had.
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Nov 13, 2019 • 56min
Death Stranding: Our, and Your, Post-Launch Impressions - Beyond Episode 617
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation podcast, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to talk a bit more about Death Stranding now that it is launched and available worldwide. We discuss some of our extended thoughts on Hideo Kojima's latest, as well as read many Beyond viewers and listeners' impressions of Death Stranding so far. Plus, the cast also dives into Kojima's recent comments about Death Stranding reviews, break down our thoughts on the Sony exec shakeup ahead of the PS5, and much more.
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Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 6min
Horizon Zero Dawn 2: What We Want From a Horizon Sequel - Beyond Episode 616
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien and Brian Altano to discuss what we would like to see from a Horizon Zero Dawn 2. With job listings that suggest Guerrilla Games is working on a Horizon sequel, the cast hypothesizes on what we might see, what we hope changes and stays the same, and factors in some of your suggestions. Plus, the cast also discusses some of the latest PlayStation news, like Nioh 2's beta, the PlayStation Plus games for November, and much more before taking a look back at the launch of the PS4 in a new recurring segment. Have questions, comments, or something else you'd like to say about the show? Email us at beyond@ign.com!
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Nov 1, 2019 • 52min
Death Stranding: 2019's Most Divisive Game - Beyond Episode 615
On a special episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Mark Medina about the opening three chapters of Death Stranding and our impressions of Hideo Kojima's latest adventure. Avoiding any major spoilers, the cast discusses their disparate feelings about the opening chapters, IGN's Death Stranding review, and more on the game.
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Oct 30, 2019 • 1h 21min
Will Death Stranding's PC Port Hurt Its PS4 Launch? - Beyond Episode 614
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show Podcast Beyond, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville to discuss Death Stranding's PC port confirmation and its lack of PS4 exclusivity, Sony's trademarks of the PS6, PS7, PS8, PS9, and PS10 and whether that means we'll be seeing a lot more PlayStation exclusives. The duo talks about some more news, like the Fallout 76 Fallout 1st blunders, while Max offers his thoughts on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and The Outer Worlds and Jonathon discusses his Afterparty review. Have questions, comments, or Memory Card stories? Send them to beyond@ign.com. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 1:05 - News Crunch (Death Stranding) 9:04 - PS Vue is ending 11:57 - PS6-10 trademarks 15:07 - Max's DBZ: Kakarot impressions 22:10 - Fallout 1st debacle 27:50 - Dreams news 33:22 - Max's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare impressions 42:46 - Max's The Outer Worlds impressions 50:40 - Jonathon's Afterparty review discussion 58:15 - Questions 1:11:05 - Memory Card and Outro
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Oct 24, 2019 • 29min
Why The Last of Us Part 2 Delay Doesn't Worry Us - Beyond Episode 613
Surprise! A bonus Podcast Beyond! arrives this week, as host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, Lucy O'Brien, and Peppers Scoville for an emergency meeting to discuss The Last of Us Part 2's delay to May 2020 from its original February 2020 release date.
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Oct 23, 2019 • 1h 5min
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Could Be a Game of the Year Contender - Beyond Episode 612
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 discuss Brian's hands-on impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Ahead of Fallen Order's close release, the cast discusses why Brian loved the gameplay and exploration, the lack of Fallen Order's microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, and how it's shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender. The cast also breaks down what we've seen regarding alleged PS5 dev kit leaks, and what those alleged designs might actually mean for the PS5's actual hardware. Could it really have a whacky V shape? Probably not, but the cast breaks down what they'd like to see from the new hardware and much more.
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Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 5min
What PS5 Launch Games We Could (and Hope to) See - Beyond Episode 611
On this week's episode if IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!,host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville, Lucy O'Brien, and Tom R. Marks to discuss the PS5 launch games we hope to see and think we might actually get. We also include some of your suggestions about games we could and should see as we speculate about the PS5 launch and its exclusives.
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Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 42min
Breaking Down Those New PS5 Details - Beyond Episode 610
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Max Scoville is joined by Brian Altano and Tom Marks to discuss all the big new PS5 news, like its official name and new controller details, and much more. Plus, Jonathon Dornbush is joined by members of developer Pixelopus to discuss the studio's new first-party PS4 exclusive, Concrete Genie 00:00 - Intro 1:45 - News Crunch - PS5 name, controller details, and more news 39:57 - Concrete Genie Interview with Dominic Robilliard and Jeff Sangalli of Pixelopus 1:26:35 - What We’re Playing and wrap-up
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