We are PlayStation Access. Celebrating everything from the world of PlayStation, our podcast is dedicated to the joy of videogames; whether that's in detailed breakdowns of the latest releases or having a laugh with our brilliant community. Expect news and nonsense in equal measure. PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all ...
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The Best Co-op Games on PS5 - And Why Split Fiction Could Be GOTY
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55:14The team have been playing Split Fiction, the newly released co-op adventure from the creators of It Takes Two and A Way Out. Not only is it already a highlight of the year - packed with inventive, delightful ways of playing together - but it's sparked a discussion about the joys of co-op gaming in general, and our favourite PlayStation co-op title…
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Our Gaming Rituals - Why Do We Play This Way?!
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53:45On the latest episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing their gaming habits and rituals. From when and where they like to play games - to online etiquette and stories of childhood multiplayer shenanigans. Just why do we play this way? Hopefully this pod will explain some of the team's gaming behaviours... PlayStation Access…
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Changed How I Think About Videogames (With Special Guest Tom McKay)
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1:02:12On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Tom McKay, the voice (and face) of Henry of Skalitz in Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its incredible sequel! Join us as Tom tells us all about his experiences of acting in video games, bizarre fan encounters, the perils of motion capture and beyond. PlayStation Access is the o…
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We've Played Some Of 2025's Biggest Games Already
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1:00:06On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing upcoming 2025 games that are just around the corner - upcoming titles that we've already sunk time into. From brutal samurai adventures to pirate chaos in tropical climes, there is a lot to be excited about. The gang also shares controversial opinions on cuddly companions, Rosie reco…
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What We Played Over Christmas, and Our Gaming Targets For 2025
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1:06:06The first PlayStation Access Podcast of 2025 is here! To kick things off for the year, the team are sharing the games they played over the Christmas break before looking forward and sharing their gaming objectives for 2025. Some of these are more realistic than others... The gang also react to your comments about our Christmas series Hitmas, and Na…
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2025 is near, bringing with it a whole host of incredible PS5 games that we simply cannot wait to get our hands on. Join us as we discuss all the big PS5 titles that are coming in the new year. It's going to be special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's time to reveal the PlayStation Access Game of the Year - as voted by you! Listen along as we discuss all of the biggest titles from 2024, some honourable mentions, and crown the winner of our Game of the Year title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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30 Years of PlayStation - Our Favourite PS Memories
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1:02:37On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are celebrating 30 years of PlayStation by sharing their favourite experiences and memories of PlayStation from down the years. From their first ever PS games, to epic boss fights and landmark platinum trophies - there's three whole decades of stories to share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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The PlayStation Access Podcast returns, and this time out the team are discussing their favourite games of the year. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Balatro via Astrobot - these are the games we loved in 2024 - but only one can be crowned the Access Game of the Year 2024. What games were you obsessed with this year? Did we miss any of your favour…
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Astro Bot Speedruns, Clearing Game Maps, and Other Gaming Obsessions
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1:13:37The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time out, the team are chatting about things in games they are obsessed with. From repeating time trials to shave off seconds, to filling the map, finding all collectibles and grinding - we all have parts of games we become consumed by. What obsessions do you have? Do you have to clear the map? Or do …
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Creating the Ultimate Horror Experience, With Supermassive Games
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1:03:21On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Supermassive Games to talk all about their upcoming title The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. They also share their horror inspirations, discuss the creative process behind their intricate branching narratives, and reveal what it's like to work with stars of film & T…
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Incredible Games Coming To PS5, Astro Bot Speedrun Rivalries, and A Nail-Biting Quiz
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1:07:27With all the incredible reveals at the latest PlayStation State of Play, the Access gang couldn't wait to get on the sofa and talk all about the fantastic games that are coming to PS5. From Ghost of Yōtei, to Hell Is Us, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, there is much to discuss. The announcement of immine…
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The Magic Of Adventure Games, With Charles Cecil
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57:40On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. Charles tells us all about the return of Broken Sword, the challenges the studio faced in bringing classic PS1 title Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars to PS5, and more. Originally released in 1996, the new version…
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Astro Bot, Visiting Team Asobi and The Platforming Hall of Fame
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51:37To celebrate the release of Astro Bot, the team are chatting all about this incredible new adventure on the latest PlayStation Access Podcast. The team share their favourite platforming games and build their platforming hall of fame - prepare for some nostalgic callbacks! ALSO Amy recently visited Team Asobi in Japan and tells us about the trip. Th…
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Our 9 Most Wanted PS5 Games: Gamescom Edition
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51:00It's time talk about our most wanted PS5 games. With all the incredible reveals from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on. There are many amazing new PS5 games on the way, so each member of the team discusses thre…
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Confessing Our Gaming Sins - Underhand Boss Strategies, Tormenting NPCs and Trolling Newbies
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1:04:15The time has come for the team to confess their gaming sins. From underhand boss strategies to trolling innocent newbies and despicable treatment of NPCs, the gang certainly have some skeletons in the closet - and we are going to rate them out of 10 to find out who has committed the worst gaming sin. Have you committed any gaming sins? Use #podsqua…
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Favourite Boss Fights, Alluring Takeaway Food, and A Perilous Quiz
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1:03:59On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are sharing their favourite boss fights - from classic RPG encounters to gruelling action-packed battles, we build our boss hall of fame! The gang also briefly get distracted by delicious takeaway food chat, and the BossBusters go head-to-head in a tricky boss quiz! What are your favourite boss fig…
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With festival season in full swing, the Access gang thought it would be fun to create our own dream gaming music festival! Featuring our favourite game soundtracks, performances from talented composers and even appearances from videogame characters. We also decide what food should be available at the event, which characters would be the worst to sh…
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Special - The PlayStation Access Podcast
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55:32Rosie has been playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and absolutely loving it - so she's sharing many of her favourite discoveries and encounters so far. We'll be avoiding spoilers in this chat, as the gang also share their favourite wider Soulslike and Elden Ring experiences. Are you playing Shadow of the Erdtree? Or have you already conquered …
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With all the incredible reveals from the recent State of Play and Summer Game Fest, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on. There are many amazing PS5 games on the way - we struggled to keep this list to just 10! Each member of the team discusses two titl…
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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team have been set a tricky challenge - to each pick 6 games to bring with them to PlayStation Paradise Island. They must pick a game for each of the following categories: - An epic time sink to help fill the days (so, a game that lasts a long time) - Multiplayer game you can beat everyone at (for the t…
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What Is Your Favourite Game of 2024 So Far?
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1:20:36On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the gang are sharing their favourite games of the year so far - and there are some surprises! 2024 has been full of incredible titles so it's been quite the challenge for the hosts to just pick a few to talk about each. We also hear about your beloved 2024 titles, the hosts take on the latest clue quiz, and…
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What Makes The Ultimate Survival Horror Game?
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1:10:25On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Adam Vian from SFB Games to talk about their terrifying survival horror title Crow Country, coming to PS4 & PS5 on 9 May. From discussing the influences behind their latest game, reliving horrifying theme park ride experiences to delving into what makes sthe ultimate survival…
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From Acting In Games To Creating Them, With Abubakar Salim!
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1:17:34On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by BAFTA nominated actor and founder & CEO of Surgent Studios Abubakar Salim. From acting in games to making them - our special guest starred in Assassin's Creed Origins and now is Game Director for their first game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Join us for a fascinating discussion a…
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Spoilercast
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1:12:09*SPOILER WARNING* Do not listen to this unless you've finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Rob and Rosie are joined on this very special podcast by Amy, huge Final Fantasy fan, to chat all things FFVII Rebirth. They've each finished the story of Rebirth and can't wait any longer to talk about that ending! What does the ending mean for our beloved ch…
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Incredible Game Worlds, Dragon's Dogma 2 Pawns, and Cinema Gaming Sessions
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1:16:03On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing those magical game worlds that transported them to another time and place. From the beautiful open worlds of Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, to the incredibly imaginative realms of Bioshock Infinite and Dishonored - games have such a powerful way of sweeping us off…
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Gaming Deaths, Bad Film Recaps and Farewell To Ash
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1:27:10Don your funeral garb for the latest PlayStation Access Podcast - not only are we talking about the greatest videogame deaths, but we are saying goodbye to Ash as she evolves into a her final form. We also find time for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Rosie's confusing Lord of the Rings recap. While it's sad to say farewell to Ash, the podcast will con…
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Videogame Romance, Baldur's Gate 3, and Samantha Béart!
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1:14:47On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Samantha Béart to talk about all things romance in videogames, what it was like to bring Karlach to life, and their work on Baldur’s Gate 3 and beyond. Do you have comments and questions for the gang? Use #podsquad across socials to send them in! Hosted on Acas…
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Favourite Videogame Anti-Heroes, New RPG Obsessions & Violent The Last of Us Tricks
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1:03:50On the latest PlayStation Access podcast, the team are chatting about their favourite anti-heroes in games. We also hear all about Rosie's new RPG obsession, Rob shares his violent tricks in The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and there's plenty of The Lord of the Rings chat. Who is your most loved videogame anti-hero? Use #podsquad and let us know …
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Favourite Naughty Dog Moments, Calamitous Quizzing, and Intense Doughnut Debate
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1:29:59On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are sharing their favourite Naughty Dog moments all the way from Crash Bandicoot to Uncharted and The Last of Us. There's also a Naughty Dog quiz which separates the Nathan Drakes from the Nathan Fakes, and a serious doughnut debate. Doughnuts are important. What is your favourite ever Naughty Dog …
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Games We Can't Wait To Play In 2024, Christmas Maze Highlights, and New Year's Gaming Resolutions
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1:19:33The first PlayStation Access Podcast of 2024 is OUT NOW! To kick the year off, the team are chatting about all the incredible games that are coming to PS5 this year - and there are a tonne! The team also share their New Year's gaming resolutions, discuss the latest series of The Christmas Maze and the results of the 2023 end of year quiz are reveal…
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Christmas Dinner, Access Wrap-Up, and The Gollum Choir
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1:16:45Merry Christmas everyone! Your big present this year is a rambunctious episode of The PlayStation Access Podcast where the team look back at 2023 on the channel with a chaotic quiz, share their highlights of a busy gaming year and talk upcoming Christmas plans. They also debate the perfect Christmas dinner foods and become the Gollum choir for our …
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Games That Made 2023 So Special, Secret Santa Traditions, and Videogame Food
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1:23:21On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team discuss all the games that made 2023 so special for them - and there are a lot! Prepare for impassioned speeches, and perhaps some rudeness...The gang also chat about secret Santa traditions, backlog games they conquered this year and the intricacies of cooking food in videogames.What 2023 games do…
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Games We Are Eternally Grateful For, PlayStation Tattoos, and Green Bean Discoveries
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1:27:55On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are saying a big THANK YOU to the videogames that inspired them when they were younger. Prepare for nostalgia as they discuss the games that sparked their passion for videogames and remain close to their hearts all these years on. The gang also debate which PlayStation shape they each represent, Ro…
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Celebrating PS4's 10th Anniversary: Top PS4 Games, Morning Curry, and Stealing Footballs
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1:21:23The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time, the team are discussing their favourite PS4 games! Can you believe it’s been nearly 10 years since the PlayStation 4 came out and changed the gaming landscape forever? We also react to your favourite PS4 picks, chat about morning curry and...stealing footballs with watches? What are the PS4 game…
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Unexpected Scary Moments in Games, Halloween Favourites and Calamitous Quizzing
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1:19:15This time on the PlayStation Access Podcast, we're getting all spooky as Halloween looms! The team share their most unexpected scary moments in videogames, discuss their Halloween favourites, and take on a spooky synonym quiz. Join us for all the frightful fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Favourite Videogame Soundtracks, Lera Lynn Interview and Chaotic Kazoo Quizzing
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1:18:16The PlayStation Access podcast is back and this time, the gang are discussing the videogame soundtracks that are closest to their hearts. From rousing battle refrains to sorrowful, contemplative pieces - there are so many incredible works of music across every game genre. We are also delighted to interview singer-songwriter Lera Lynn about her musi…
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The Ultimate Fighting Game, Sports Correspondence, and Toilet Seat Wars
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1:20:33This week, we take all the best parts of our favourite fights and squash them together to build the ultimate fighting game. Expect heated debates on what makes the (upper)cut, turmoil over whether the toilet seat should be up or down, and stressing our sports correspondent out with football questions. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your c…
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Our Worst Gaming Decisions, Puppets, and Ash's Weird Quiz
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1:18:00Clicking on this podcast is the best decision you've made all week, but you've caught us discussing the worst decisions we've made in games. Does this week's quiz qualify as a bad decision we've made? You be the judge. And don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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Reliable Favourites, Jigsaw Puzzle Hell, and A Special Guest Host
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55:51A ghost of Access past returns to host this week's podcast and brings with him a tale of jigsaw puzzle hell and the desire to talk about those old reliable games that always bring you comfort. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Late to the Party Games, Gran Turismo Movie, and Bloody Grandad
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1:13:29Discovering a game for the first time doesn't have an expiry date, so here's a look at the ones we came to way later than everyone else. Featuring blood drinking grandpa, thoughts on the Gran Turismo movie, and a PlayStation party quiz you'll want to be punctual for. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future po…
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The Ultimate RPG, Water Golf, and Platinum Cults
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1:07:57This week, we're taking all the best parts of the best RPGs and mashing them together to make a franken-game that serves as the ULTIMATE RPG. Will it be a monster, or will it be a masterpiece? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Top PS5 Games, Hole Holidays, and Barbie vs. Oppenheimer
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1:11:13Join the Access team as we head out on a desert island getaway with our PS5, or rather, as we pack our games for an imaginary trip. Expect heated debate about which five games are our top picks, the old island destination or hole holiday toss up, and the intense personal reflection that can only come from one question: will you be seeing Barbie, or…
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Summer Games, School Holiday Nostalgia, and Mosh Pits
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1:12:32On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we're chatting all things summer gaming! The gang share memories of summer favourites and get all nostalgic over the 6 week school holiday full of non-stop videogames. We also hear which movie each host would love to see made into a game, which game worlds they would like to vacation in and Rob learns about…
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Final Fantasy 16, The Boyfriend List, and Ben Starr!
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1:27:04Final Fantasy 16 is finally here! To celebrate, we've got protagonist Clive himself joining us on the Access sofa - or rather, his English voice actor Ben Starr - as we cover the breadth of the Final Fantasy series, dive into our favourite parts of the latest instalment, and ask the most important question of all: does Clive make it onto Rosie's Bo…
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Legendary Game Reveals, Bird Feeding, and Extra-terrestrials
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1:13:49Everyone has that one trailer or E3 moment that sticks with them. As Summer Game Fest kicks off in Los Angeles the team looks back on the greatest PlayStation reveals. Oh, and they find time to squeeze in pottery and bird feeding. Because why not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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RPGs, Gollum Impressions, and Yogurt-Loving Anteaters
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1:06:29Roleplaying games make up such a massive part of modern gaming, but what goes into defining an RPG? Join us as we discuss the components of a great roleplaying game, take any excuse to go full Gollum, and discuss the diets of giant anteaters at length. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on A…
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The PlayStation Showcase has finally revealed its secrets and the future of PlayStation 5 is absolutely packed with incredible games. We take a look at the highlights in this special live reaction, originally airing as a stream on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Ac…
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Hidden Gems, Indie Recommendations, and CozyGamerKat!
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1:18:08With so many brilliant games on PlayStation, we take a moment to pick out some underappreciated favourites that absolutely deserve your time! Featuring plenty of indie game recommendations, a quiz that isn't as crystal clear as it seems on paper, and the lovely CozyGamerKat as a special guest on the Access sofa. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to sen…
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Favourites, and More Star Wars
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1:10:41Join us for a special episode looking at the freshly released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, where the Access gang explore highlights from the new game, test their Star Wars knowledge, and take a look back at some favourite moments from the wider game universe. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted …
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