Episode 405 - That’s a Wrap!

In today’s episode of PS This Is Awesome!, Fred and Jake dive headfirst into everything revealed at The Game Awards 2025, with the spotlight firmly on the announcements rather than just the winners. From massive new reveals to unexpected surprises, they break down what actually matters for PlayStation fans and which games left the biggest impression. The conversation also briefly touches on the major award winners to give context, but the real focus is on what’s coming next for PS5.

Fred shares impressions from his time with Silent Hill 2, discussing its atmosphere, pacing, and why it still hits so hard, while Jake brings his usual perspective on this beloved game and how new announcements stack up against what’s already on the horizon. Jake also tried the Pragmata Demo The guys also work through listener feedback, responding to thoughts, questions.

Saving the best for last, the guys go over their 2025 PlayStation Wrap!

It’s a packed episode full of reactions, speculation, and PlayStation passion, blending industry-wide hype with personal playtime and community voices. If you want a clear, thoughtful breakdown of The Game Awards through a PlayStation-first lens, this one’s for you.

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Episode 404 - Game Awards Raider

In this week’s episode of PS This is Awesome! we kick things off with Games We’re Playing:

🎮 Fred has wrapped up the Battlefield 6 campaign and is digging further into Arc Raiders.

🎮 Jake has been replaying Dispatch to check out its alternate endings.

From there, we jump into a packed news cycle. Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is leaving the series after 30 years and has dropped a 60-minute celebratory music mega-mix for fans. The Game Awards are shaping up to be huge with a new Tomb Raider reveal confirmed and Phantom Blade Zero finally promising a release date.

We also cover leaked gameplay from Sony and Deviation Games’ cancelled PS5 project — a gritty fusion of Gears of War and Dead Space. Sony’s rolling out new DualSense controllers with improved battery life, though some buyers are still getting older stock.

New announcement Sol: Shogunate brings stylish samurai-in-space action to PS5, and an industry-wide RAM shortage may impact PS6 production and late-gen PS5 availability. Plus, the corporate earthquake continues as the Saudi PIF looks set to own over 93% of EA, while Netflix reportedly plans to buy Warner Bros. with Paramount potentially gearing up for a hostile counter-move.

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Episode 403 - Witcher one is it?

In this week’s episode, Fred and Jake break down a surprisingly stacked batch of PlayStation news. Rockstar has dropped a free PS5 upgrade for Red Dead Redemption, now included with PS Plus Extra, giving the classic western a fresh coat of paint and making it easier than ever for newcomers to jump in. The guys also celebrate indie success as Ball X Pit crosses one million sales on PS5, with major free updates announced for 2026 — proof that smaller games are thriving alongside the big hitters.

Fighting game fans get a boost with Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising’s new “Smart” and “Super-Ultimate” control modes, aimed at helping new players get comfortable without dumbing down the game. Ubisoft also sparks fresh hope by bringing back the original director for the long-dormant Splinter Cell remake, suggesting the project may finally be getting back on track.

Jake and Fred also touch on CD Projekt RED teasing more about the upcoming Witcher trilogy, plus PushSquare’s new “Five Years of PS5” quiz — perfect for testing how well longtime fans really know the console. It’s a fun, info-packed show full of speculation, industry chatter, and the usual friendly back-and-forth.

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