Beyond

Tons of incredible games on PlayStation in 2023, including Resident Evil 4 Remake, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI, Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Alan Wake 2. Also, the official cancellation of E3 and the rise of online presentations. The significance of audio and storytelling in podcasts and the importance of merchandise sales with Shopify. Discussion on the Remedyverse, Baldur's Gate 3 as a winner, PlayStation Game of the Year, and the God of War Valhalla update. Analysis of the Playstation accessibility controller and discussions on SEO, social media, and favorite games.

The podcast discusses the monumental excitement around the reveal trailer for GTA 6, which garnered more views in 24 hours than GTA 5 did in twelve years. They compare the hype for Elder Scrolls 6 and GTA 6 and speculate on the impact of these games on the gaming industry. They also discuss the possibility of a GTA TV show or movie and share excitement about the 'No Return' rogue-like mode in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5.

"The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered" with exciting upgrades, including "No Return" mode and free play guitar. Tony Todd's statements about Spider-Man 2 spark curiosity. The highlight is the "Beyondcés" awards, celebrating game details and absurdity of 2023's games like Baldur's Gate 3, Street Fighter 6, and Mortal Kombat 1. The hosts discuss challenging enemies, battery history, clothing in games, and listener participation. A fun-filled episode!

In honor of the PlayStation Portal, the latest addition to Sony’s ever-growing menagerie of bizarre ways to play games, we decided to hold a little tournament to pick the one true best controller. Y’know, from the dozen arbitrarily selected contestants that were randomly pitted against one another in a confusingly designed bracket. How does the DualShock 4 stack up against the original non-DualShock PS1 controller? How does that yogurt covered pretzel-lookin’ PlayStation VR Aim zapper fare against the PlayStation Portal, a brand new device that none of us have physically touched? What about that whackadoo prototype PS3 controller that looked like a banana or a boomerang? We had fun debating all of these things, so hopefully you enjoy listening. This week’s Beyond features Max Scoville, Brian Altano and Jada Griffin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IGN's reviewer, Seth Macy, joins Max Scoville and Jada Griffin to discuss the PlayStation Portal device for PS5 and whether remakes should have a separate category for Game of the Year. They also talk about the multiplayer experience in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and the ESRB rating for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

This week on Beyond, there’s plenty to talk about! We’ve got a laundry-list of missing gameplay features in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that were present in previous games that Insomniac hopefully patches. Okay, maybe stealing The Vulture’s wallet wasn’t a feature. There are rumors of a potential Bloodborne movie in the works as well as a release date for the very unofficial fan-made Bloodborne Kart racing game, and we have strong feelings about both of these things, since they relate to Bloodborne, even though we’d love to hear about an official remaster or sequel. We’ve been playing some of the many games recently released, including Alan Wake 2, which is undeniably gorgeous, smart, and incredibly well-made, as well as Robocop: Rogue City, which is debatably none of the above, but still a ton of gruesome hilarious fun. Thirsty Suitors is the Scott Pilgrim game we didn’t know we wanted, and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Own Name has erased Max’s brief bout of Yakuza franchise-fatigue. This week’s Beyond crew is Max Scoville, Jada Griffin and Brian Altano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We invade Kinda Funny's studio for a special Beyond and P.S. I Love You XOXO crossover featuring Greg Miller and Blessing Adeoye Jr. in our lead up to IGN vs. Kinda Funny Charity event! What's the greatest PlayStation 5 game so far? We've got a bracket of 32 games including: Astro's Playroom, God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Elden Ring, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Sifu, Ghostwire: Tokyo, The Last of Us: Part 1, Demon's Souls, Balder's Gate III, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and so many more! Which game will come out on top in this ultimate PS5 game smackdown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPOILER ALERT!!! On this week’s episode of Podcast Beyond, Insomniac’s Creative Director Bryan Intihar stopped by to discuss everything Spider-Man 2. We explore the reveals we saw coming, the twists that caught us off-guard, the stuff that was planned for this sequel since day one and the ideas that got left on the cutting room floor. We also touch on how Insomniac Games teased the return of a major villain and how the studio approaches MCU-style crossovers with other projects like Beyond The Spider-Verse and Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine video game. We also dig into the creative choices that veer from comic book lore, discover the suit that almost made the cut, and get the lowdown on why MJ’s role in the game packs a punch - but again, SPOILERS ahead, so if you haven’t finished this massive PS5 game, go do that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Podcast Beyond crew discusses the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review, focusing on the open world gameplay, missions, and lack of interactivity. They compare it to other open world games and explore the depth and expectations of Spider-Man 2. They also discuss the addition of Harry Osborne to the cast and the theme of familial relationships in the game.

Discussion about the PS5 Slim announcement, PS2 memories, underrated Playstation games, and more