PlayStation Access

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 titles they are excited for, with a couple thrown in that they all wanted to chat about. What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #vodsquad across socials or pop over to our YouTube channel and let us know in the comments section of the video pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the regular beach meet-up)- A game to play when you are feeling homesick- A game to help get your anger out when a storm destroys your hut- A game with great AI companions (for when you're felling lonely)- A game that features a desert island or coastal regionBut that's not all! We're making it competitive and letting YOU decide who had the best picks. Keep your eyes on the YouTube channel community tab in the coming days (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayStationAccess/community) for the poll to choose our winner!What six games would you choose? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 Dave talks about his excitement at continuing the Final Fantasy 7 playthrough on the channel.What are your favourite games of the year so far? Use #podsquad and let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 horror experience, this week's PlayStation Access Podcast is a must listen for fans of horror.Adam also talks about his incredible collection of older PlayStation titles and highlights some of his favourites. These are some seriously lesser known games - some of them even Rosie hasn't heard of before. Oh, and we also pit Rosie against Adam in a tricky survival horror quiz!What is your favourite survival horror title? Do you have any hidden gems from the genre that you would recommend? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 about game development, announcing their studio's first ever game to the world, and what makes Tales of Kenzera: Zau such a special title.Abubakar also shares the games that inspired his younger self, chats about his career in games and the character of Bayek, and we test Dave with a particularly tricky quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*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 characters and for the future of the series? If you too have reached the game's epic conclusion, join us for some spoilerific chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 to some truly remarkable places.The gang also chat about how they've met friends through games, Rosie shares her plans to create characters from her boyfriend list in Tekken 8's character creator, and hiring an entire cinema screen to play games. We should definitely do that at some point.What are the game worlds that mean the most to you? Use #podsquad and let us know in the comments or across socials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don 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 continue, so see you again in two weeks!Do you have comments and questions for the gang? Use #podsquad across socials to send them in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 on X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 moment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry 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 special birthday boy - which certain members of the team are NOT comfortable with.Do you have any hot Christmas dinner takes? Is cauliflower traditional?! And what games are you playing over the Christmas period? Use #podsquad and let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 you think deserve an honourable mention? Use #podsquad across socials or let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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, Rosie confesses to smashing crockery in the name of chocolatey treats, and they learn that green beans are used in lots of delicious casserobs.What games are you most grateful for? And which ones kicked off your love for the medium? Use #podsquad and let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 games that mean the most to you? Use #podsquad and let us know - we may just read your comment out on a future pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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.

The 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 musical contributions to twin stick shooter Endless Dungeon, there's a chaotic kazoo quiz, and we respond to your lovely #podsquad comments!Don't forget to use #podsquad to send us any comments or questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clicking 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 for more information.

A 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.

Discovering 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 pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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.

Join 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 Oppenheimer? 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.

On 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 mosh pits.What are your favourite summer games? And what games did you always play during that 6 week school holiday? 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.

Final 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 Boyfriend List? 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.

Everyone 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.

Roleplaying 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 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 send in your comments and questions for future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're a third of the way through 2023 already, and this year's gaming offerings have already been incredible. Join us as we pick our Game of the Year so far, take a look at what's still to come in 2023, and get real gross in between. 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.

April Fool's Day is upon us, so expect plenty of hijinks in this special episode all about the best pranks from PlayStation and Sony history. Join us as we highlight new games to look forward to, get into big juicy quiz action, and reminisce about awful egg-based accidents. 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.

With the release of the new Resident Evil 4 just round the corner, it's time to break down what makes this remake so brilliant! Featuring plenty of Resident Evil chat from across the series, a discussion of Resi 4's phenomenal gameplay, and some body horror outside the franchise from Rob's cursed nostrils. 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.

This week, we're talking all things demos and behind-the-scenes previews. Just how does that pesky gaming sausage get made? Rosie shares her experiences with the Final Fantasy XVI demo, the origin of Rob’s passion for water graphics is revealed, and some particularly cursed singing highlights Zangief's greatest assets. 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.

Destiny 2: Lightfall is coming to PS4 and PS5 on 28th February, so we're celebrating with a very special episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast. Join Rob and Nath, alongside Destiny 2 experts Zoe (@zoe_ttv) and Byf (@MyNameIsByf), as they dive into all the goodies Destiny 2 offers every kind of player, and stay tuned for an interview with Bungie Creative Director James Tsai later in the episode. Don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can't take our hands (or faces) off the PS VR2 right now, so join us as we chat about our impressions of the latest in virtual reality hardware. Upcoming indie game favourites, the first inaugural PlayStation Access Mini Quiz, and some beautiful poetry all feature. Don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole team are here to discuss what makes a great video game remake and share some of our favourites. We also have a new and improved comments of the week jingle, lots of Dead Space chat, and some good old fashioned bin appreciation. Don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first episode of The Last of Us TV show fresh in our minds, we’re discussing our favourite videogame adaptations in film and television. We also discover that Rob is named after a character from a popular manga series, and that the #PodSquad shout-out has been getting listeners into some awkward situations... don't forget to leave your comment with #PodSquad for the chance to be read out on future pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PlayStation Access Podcast is back for 2023! To kick things off, we’re discussing the games we’re most excited about for the year, reacting to some very wholesome comments of the week, and sharing our new year’s resolutions - or is that Rosie-lutions...? 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.

Merry Christmas everyone! This Christmas eve, we're coming straight to your ears with a very special Shuhei Yoshida interivew, a look back at nostalgic gaming memories, and our favourite Christmas traditions. Hint: they're all playing PlayStation. Have a brilliant holiday period and don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards season! We've had an incredible year of games of all genres, so it's time to round up the very best and celebrate our favourites. Join us as we chat about our top picks, create our own winning categories, and bring one and only Sue Blime to life.What's your 2022 Game of the Year? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a breakdown of our God of War Ragnarök impressions from the emotional beginning to the even MORE emotional end. Please note this is a spoilercast, which means we'll be speaking openly about all aspects of the game - including end-game spoilers! Listen with caution if you're not ready to hear about the finale and beyond. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have one: a backlog of games we just can never seem to find the time to tackle. Join us as the Access hosts reveal their approaches to beating the backlog, share secret santa stories, and take us on an emotional journey through the life of one ill-fated pink PSP.What games are still in your backlog that you are ashamed of? Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**SPOILER FREE** God of War Ragnarök is phenomenal, and we simply have to talk about why! Join us as we discuss our first impressions of this masterpiece, chat with game director Eric Williams, and decide what we'd be the gods of should we become divine. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Halloween special, we share our spooky nicknames, discuss horror game highlights for 2022, and chat to Jen Simpkins, Editorial Manager at Media Molecule, about the suitably spooky Land of Lost Dreams event. Also, we discover we are not good at figuring out what acronyms mean. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PlayStation Access podcast is back and better than ever! We're kicking things off with a look at the influence of Batman on gaming, a talk about the upcoming Gotham Knights - complete with an interview with the game's Creative Director Patrick Redding, and Executive Producer Fleur Marty - and a far too detailed breakdown of what villains we'd personally create to infiltrate the Batman series. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The PlayStation Access Podcast is BACK with a special live episode in celebration of The Last of Us Part I. Join us and a live audience at BAFTA as we dive into all of the grisly details in this ground-up The Last of Us remake, including an interview from the Game Director himself, Matthew Gallant. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final episode of our debut season, so we've come together to discuss all things co-op gaming, effuse about aerial stunts, and greet a kindly spider visitor. Thank you so much for joining us across our episodes so far, don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your feedback so we can come back bigger and better very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the penultimate episode of the season, join us on a verbal adventure through our favourite boss encounters (alongside a healthy dose of weird tangents, too). Warning: may contain Gollum's rendition of Happy Birthday. Don't forget to use #PodSquad to send in your comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.