

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 22, 2019 • 1h 17min
How Sony's PS5 Plan Still Supports the PS4 - Beyond Episode 592
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien and Max Scoville to discuss all of the latest PS5 and PS4 news, PlayStation's voyage into TV and film production, and much more! Have a question, comment, or Memory Card story? Write in to beyond@ign.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2019 • 1h 2min
How PlayStation Can Have an E3 Presence Without Being There - Beyond Episode 591
Jonathon Dornbush, Max Scoville, and Brian Altano discuss how Sony can stay in the E3 conversation without attending, plus much more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2019 • 48min
Did the Second PlayStation State of Play Deliver? - Beyond Bonus Episode
In a bonus Beyond! this week, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to discuss the second State of Play showcase - FF7 remake! MediEvil! Monster Hunter World! - and whether it improved upon the first. Have a question for the show or a Memory Card story to share? Email us at beyond@ign.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2019 • 1h 49min
The Joys of Dreams Early Access - Beyond Episode 590
On this episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Ronny Barrier, Brian Altano, and Max Scoville to discuss EA Access, Borderlands 3, Days Gone, and more. Plus, the devs behind Dreams join us to discuss some of Early Access' most exciting creations. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro + Welcoming Ronny! 1:59 - Newscrunch intro 2:40 - EA Access coming to PS4 19:55 - PlayStation Plus May free games 24:50 - Days Gone patch updates 41:20 - Dreams dev interview 1:10:45 - Borderlands 3 gameplay discussion 1:15:27 - Ghost Recon speculation + Max talks about Avatar 1:25:46 - John Wick Hex announced! 1:28:25 - State of Play 1:34:33 - Memory Card 1:40:44 - What we’re playing and wrap-up As always, write in to beyond@ign.com with any questions, comments, or Memory Card ideas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2019 • 1h 12min
Our Days Gone Spoiler-Free Impressions - Beyond Episode 589
Host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien, Jon Ryan, and Janet Garcia to discuss their Days Gone impressions and more! Timecodes: 00:00 - Show Intro 2:30 - News Crunch 12:50 - Days Gone review discussion and spoiler-free impressions 47:30 - Days Gone impressions from Beyond Facebook group 57:18 - Memory Card 1:08:10 - Wrap-up Have a question, Memory Card story, or comment? Write in to beyond@ign.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2019 • 1h 26min
Guessing the PS5's Price - Beyond Episode 588
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and (temporarily by) Seth Macy to discuss more PS5 news, Kingdom Hearts 3's Critical Mode update, March NPD results, and more. Jonathon is also joined mid-episode by Camouflaj's Ryan Payton to discuss the making of Marvel's Iron Man VR. Timecodes: 2:20 - News Crunch 47:50 - Marvel's Iron Man VR Interview with Ryan Payton 1:08:15 - NPD March Results! 1:14:51 - Memory Card 1:18:20 - What We're Playing/Outro
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2019 • 1h 12min
Breaking Down Those PS5 Confirmed Details - Beyond Episode 587
Jonathon Dornbush, Lucy O'Brien, and Tom Marks discuss all the new, official details we've learned about the PS5, potential Horizon Zero Dawn sequel news, a God of War card game, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 32min
How Days Gone Aims for Fun Above All - Beyond Episode 586
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Jon Ryan to discuss Jon's trip to Bend Studio to learn more about Days Gone. 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Intro/Jonathon wants to talk about Grease (Max says a curse) 01:30 - Video announcement! 05:12 - News Crunch (PS5 controller rumor, Jedi Fallen Order speculation, Judgment’s removed actor) 38:16 - JR’s visit to Bend Studio to discuss Days Gone 58:40 - Tom Marks discusses his first BioShock experience 1:11:24 - Memory Card 1:25:10 - Housekeeping/What We’re Playing
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2019 • 1h 20min
Iron Man VR, Blood & Truth, and More PSVR Impressions - Beyond Episode 585
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Jonathon Dornbush, Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville discuss all the biggest PlayStation news of the last week, offer impressions on some awesome-looking PSVR games to come, share a fun Tony Hawk's Pro Skater memory, and more! 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - News Crunch (Borderlands 3, Driveclub, PS Plus and more!) 34:40 - PSVR Impressions 57:12 - Memory Card 1:07:07 - Trophy Test 1:11:30 - What We’re Playing As always, if you have questions or memories you'd like to share, write in at beyond@ign.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2019 • 1h 4min
Did the First PlayStation State of Play Meet Our Expectations? - Beyond Episode 584
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Jonathon Dornbush, Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Zach Ryan discuss the first State of Play presentation, our Sekiro impressions, and more! Timecodes: 1:10 - State of Play Discussion 22:22:30 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice impressions 48:30 - Zach and Brian leave to rank Switch games 50:01 - Memory Card stories from Tyler and Max! 1:00:41 - Housekeeping Have questions or Memory Card stories for the show? Write in at beyond@ign.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices