PS This is Awesome! A PlayStation Podcast
PS This is Awesome! (A PlayStation Podcast) hosted by Fred Oakman and Jake Peters, is a captivating PlayStation podcast that provides gamers with in-depth game discussions, offering an immersive exploration of the PlayStation universe. This dynamic show combines the expertise and enthusiasm of its hosts to deliver an engaging and informative experience for listeners! Fred and Jake's candid and passionate conversations provide a platform for gamers to gain a deeper understanding of the games they love or discover new favorites. These discussions are not just about critiquing; they also celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship that go into creating memorable PlayStation games. Fred and Jake's chemistry and rapport with their audience create a sense of camaraderie, making listeners feel like they're part of an exciting and intellectual conversation about their favorite gaming platform. Whether you're a dedicated PlayStation fan seeking profound insights into your favorite games or a casual gamer looking for a gateway into the PlayStation ecosystem, "PS This is Awesome" offers a unique and enriching experience. Fred and Jake make every episode a worthy listen offering valuable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and a vibrant sense of community that keeps gamers coming back for more. So, tune in and join Fred and Jake as they navigate the exciting world of PlayStation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
383 - PS6 is Coming, What We Know and What We Want.
We're back after a short break—thanks for hanging in there with us! In Episode 383, we unpack Sony’s surprise PS6 confirmation and talk about what machine learning and local power could mean for the next generation of PlayStation. Fred shares his thoughts on Car Mechanic Simulator and dives into Death Stranding 2, which he is absolutely ALL IN on, while Jake’s used his St...
Episode 382: Witcher 4 Shines, Gears Lands on PS5, and MindsEye Crashes Hard
Fred wraps up The Lakehouse DLC for Alan Wake II and dives into the high-voltage chaos of Evil West, while Jake continues his trek with Doom The Dark Ages and also playing lots of different things on his Steam Deck, including the Hell is Us demoop[pop[p. We kick things off by thanking a longtime listener for a surprise gift, then dive into a wild week o...
Episode 381 – Summer Game Fest Things, Night Springs, and Big Swings
Fred’s back in the spooky saddle after diving into the Alan Wake II DLCs—he’s completed Night Springs and has just cracked open The Lakehouse. Meanwhile, Jake rolled credits on Expedition 33 and while the ending didn’t totally land for him, the journey was strong enough to make it one of his recent favorites. He also dipped into Doom: The Dark Ages, because of ...
Episode 380 – “Gandalf, Game Fest, and Getting to the End”
Fred finally put a bow on Octopath Traveler II, clocking in at a hefty 76 hours. He’s now stuck in that post-game limbo, unsure what to dive into next—and somewhere along the way, he saw Gandalf, which we’ll unpack. Jake, meanwhile, is still going strong in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, now 31 hours deep and not letting up.
Listener feedback this week was short but swe...
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Episode 379 – “Final Boss Breakdown”
Fred’s well over 70 hours into Octopath Traveler II and stuck on the true final boss—his patience is wearing thin, and if this boss doesn’t go down soon, he’s thre...
EPISODE 378: Bungie in Crisis, Kojima’s Legacy, and a Ton of Games!
Fred is 68 hours into Octopath Traveler II with just two storylines left to go, while Jake is still exploring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. No listener feedback this week, but the news is pretty loaded.
Bungie is facing some serious trouble with their upcoming game Marathon. They discovered plagiarized art assets in the alpha build, which led to scrapping the plan...
Fred’s now 63 hours into Octopath Traveler II, and Jake’s diving into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. No listener feedback this week—but plenty of PlayStation news to break down:
- Helldivers II continues to crush it with new content—this time, it's a full-on war against the Illuminate.
- Guilty Gear Strive grand finals at EVO Japan were derailed by an overheating PS5—hardware reliability in question.
- Fallout Season 2 hits Amazon thi...
Fred is now 54 hours deep into Octopath Traveler II and also took the time to check out the Until Dawn movie adaptation. Jake's been messing with Rochard on the Steam Deck, though he's run into a glitch, and has started exploring the world of emulators on the handheld.
No listener feedback this week, but there’s plenty of news to cover. Grand Theft Auto VI has been officially pushed to May 2026—coincidentally landing right on Fr...
375 - Steaming Pile of Oblivion
Fred is back into Octopath Traveler 2 and has nearly clocked 46 hours, slowly but surely making progress. Meanwhile, Jake picked up the Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster and has about three or four hours into it so far. Plus, Jake finally has a Steam Deck, and his first order of business was revisiting the classic Rochard.
We didn't have any listener feedback this week, but there was plenty happenin...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 374 - Doom Drops, Marines Rise, and Oblivion Looms
Fred took a break from Octopath Traveler 2 this week, but he did boot up Space Marine 2 to check out the big new free update. We’ll dig into his thoughts on that later in the episode. Jake finally beat Robocop: Rogue City and shares with us his specs. He also started playing a game called Anno Mutationem
No listener feedback this week—y’all must be as busy...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 373
Fred’s still plugging away at Octopath Traveler 2, now around 38 hours in. Progress is happening, but it’s slowing down a bit—he’s feeling a bit under-leveled, which is making battles tougher than they should be. Meanwhile, Jake’s sticking with Robocop: Rogue City and still having a good time with it.
We didn’t get any listener feedback this week, so let’s jump into the news.
We finally got confirma...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 372
Fred is still clocking hours in Octopath Traveler 2, staying steady at around 34 hours. Jake’s been making solid progress in Jedi Survivor, now about 20 hours in and still loving it. He also watched the director’s cut of Robocop this week, which got him pumped to dive into Robocop: Rogue City—and yeah, he’s playing that now too.
As for the news, Bungie is finally ready to show off more of Marathon ...
Fred is still making his way through Octopath Traveler 2, now sitting at around 34 hours in. Jake hasn’t had much time for games lately but is still chipping away at Jedi Survivor.
In the news, Starfield is officially headed to PS5, though there’s no word yet on when that’ll happen. Tony Hawk himself hand-picked some tracks for the Pro Skater 3 & 4 remakes, which pretty much guarantees a killer soundtrack. Over on PS Plus Es...
Assassin's Creed Shadows stormed onto PSN with the best day-one launch in series history, pulling in 2 million players in two days.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially swinging onto PS5 on April 17, 2025.
Horror fans, keep an eye out for Dark Mass, a creepy underwater expedition thriller, arriving in 2026.
Darkest Dungeon 2 dropped new DLC, Kingdoms and Inhuman Bondage, both free for PS5 players.
New Games ...
Fred wrapped up Astro Bot with 307 rescued Bots and took a detour into Inscryption, thinking it’d be a quick card game. 24 hours later, he finally beat it and has a lot to say.
Jake is still on Avowed and started Jedi Survivor, appreciating its Dark Souls-like combat that demands patience over button mashing.
So, there’s been a lot happening. Metro 2033 just hit its 15th anniversary, and 4A Games confirmed a new entr...
Fred is nearing the finish line in Astro Bot, with over 250 bots rescued out of 300. Meanwhile, Jake is still working through Avowed but feeling some burnout—the game’s economy is broken, leaving him stuck with the same weapon set for half the game.
In the news:
🎮 Split Fiction is a massive success, selling 1 million copies in just two days.
🕵️♂️ Indiana Jones: The Great Circle might be hitting PS5 soon, with leaked pr...
Episode 367 - March On
Fred has wrapped up Episode 1 of Bloom & Rage, but his enthusiasm is fading—it dragged on longer than expected, and with another episode dropping soon, he’s hoping the story picks up. Meanwhile, he’s back in Astro Bot and closing in on rescuing 200 bots. Jake, on the other hand, is still deep into Avowed.
In the news:
🛹 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remasters might be announced soon—if the rum...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 366
Fred has officially conquered F.I.S.T. and completed every Contra game in the Contra Collection. Now, he’s diving into Bloom & Rage. Meanwhile, Jake has started Avowed and is digging into Obsidian’s latest RPG.
In listener feedback, PrescriptN asked if we’ve checked out Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which is free on PS Plus Premium. Sounds like a great pick for Star Wars fans, especi...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 365
Fred has been on a Contra marathon, beating Contra Arcade, Super Contra, Contra C (Japan), Contra (NA), Super C, and Route A of Contra: Hard Corps—with more routes to go. He’s also still playing F.I.S.T. and appreciating its level design. Meanwhile, Jake is deep into Kingdom Come: Deliverance side quests, playing more Resident Evil 4 Remake VR, and jumping back into Boltgun (though he wishes the music...
PS This is Awesome: Episode 364
Fred went old-school this week, beating Contra and Super C on NES, then diving into The 7th Guest VR, which he’s loving. He also picked up Arizona Sunshine Remake for some VR zombie action. Meanwhile, Jake has been juggling Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Remaster, Eternal Strands, and Warhammer 40K: Boltgun.
In the news, Sony is offering 5 extra days of PS Plus to compensate for last w...
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