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About this Podcast:

For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers— and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of PlayStation, Beyond is your ultimate PlayStation podcast. Beyond! is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.

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What is Beyond about?

For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers, and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5.

What has Beyond covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Galactic Racer: The Star Wars Burnout That Cured Our Star Wars Burnout - Beyond 959" (6 October 2026, 78 minutes), "Marvel's Wolverine: Not Quite Worth The Wait - Beyond 958" (10 September 2026, 68 minutes), and "9 Games We’re Dying to See More of at gamescom 2026 - Beyond 957" (19 August 2026, 66 minutes).

How often does Beyond publish?

Beyond publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 841 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond?

Booking probability for Beyond is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Beyond?

The strongest fits for Beyond are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Beyond has a leisure audience.

About the host

Beyond is a leisure podcast with 841 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Beyond

    Galactic Racer: The Star Wars Burnout That Cured Our Star Wars Burnout - Beyond 959

    Oct 6, 20261h 18m

    This week we dive into why we're loving the newest Star Wars games, Galactic Racer and Zero Company. Why the food looks so good in Ace Combat 8, why taking work meetings while driving is probbaly a terrible idea, the...

  • Beyond

    Marvel's Wolverine: Not Quite Worth The Wait - Beyond 958

    Sep 10, 20261h 8m

    We've played Wolverine and we have a lot to say. From its combat and much more, it's just not quite what we were hoping for after the sky-high bar set by the three excellent Spider-Man games that came before it. We go...

  • Beyond

    9 Games We’re Dying to See More of at gamescom 2026 - Beyond 957

    Aug 19, 20261h 6m

    Gamescom is rapidly approaching and this week, we run down a handful of games we’re looking forward to seeing more of there: returning faves like The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC, Alien Isolation 2, Castlevania...

  • Beyond

    Between Wolverine & Tokon, Marvel Fans With PS5s Are Eatin' Good This Fall - Beyond 956

    Aug 13, 20261h 12m

    This week, we’re joined our old pal Mitchell Saltzman, who’s the best there is at what he does - and what he does… is play video games with Wolverine in them, apparently. Mitchell breaks down what he learned from...

  • Beyond

    Sony Doubles Down on No Discs, God of War Show Recast Rumors & August’s Weirdest Indies - Beyond 955

    Aug 5, 202642 min

    Look, it’s a hectic time of year for us, and we’re a little scattered, so this week we’re taking the show on the road and off the beaten path in Big Walk, the new co-op indie puzzle game from House House, the studio...

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    Marvel’s Wolverine, God of War Laufey & The Resident Evil Movie Made Our Comic-Con - Beyond 954

    Jul 29, 20261h 15m

    That’s a wrap on San Diego Comic-Con for us! Joined by our old pal, ex-IGN and current comedian Mike Drucker, we break down our highlights (and uh, other moments) from the dozens of segments IGN produced, as well as...

  • Beyond

    What is PlayStation Actually Doing Right This Generation? - Beyond 953

    Jul 15, 20261h 17m

    Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 Is Sony losing its way? This week on Beyond, we try to look at the bright side of the current state of PlayStation, which isn’t exactly easy in light of past few years...

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    Sony Killing Physical Games is Killing Our PS6 Hype - Beyond 952

    Jul 8, 20261h 17m

    Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 It’s been another rough week for the games industry. Most recently, Xbox’s ruthless “restructuring” has left thousands jobless, and shortly before that, Sony announced...

  • Beyond

    GTA 6 Is Already Outselling Everything Else - Beyond 951

    Jul 1, 20261h 35m

    Join the IGN Discord https://discord.gg/h2T45nkkm6 This week on Beyond! Jada Griffin is hosting again and like GTA 6 she is getting away with whatever she wants! She’s joined by Brian Altano and Nick Maillet to discuss...

  • Beyond

    Everyone’s Celebrating Big Anniversaries Except Sony, What Gives? - Beyond 950

    Jun 24, 20261h 8m

    It feels like everyone’s celebrating milestone anniversaries… except Sony. The original PlayStation turned 30 two years ago, the PS2 hit 25, and the PS3 is now 20, and all of these brought with them some iconic game...

  • Episode #949

    Who's The Best PlayStation Character (NOT Owned By Sony?) | IGN Live 2026 - Beyond 949

    Jun 6, 202630 min

    In a very special IGN Live edition of Beyond, we're deciding which video game character from a non-Sony franchise deserves to be made an honorary PlayStation mascot. Some of the most beloved game characters ever debuted...

  • Beyond

    God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall & More! June State of Play - Beyond 948

    Jun 3, 202645 min

    Sony kicked off the summer of gaming with a pretty hefty State of Play. We got first looks at God of War Laufey, a very extended (and pretty violent) look at Marvel's Wolverine, and a ton of other upcoming titles such...

  • Beyond

    If GTA 6 is Delayed (Again) Here Are Some Backup Plans - Beyond 947

    May 16, 20261h 5m

    Join the official IGN and Podcast Beyond discord! - https://discord.gg/mx62v5pgq GTA 6’s third trailer has not yet dropped as of this recording, which makes the wait until the game’s eventual release in November seem...

  • Beyond

    PlayStation Loses Even More Money on Multiplayer - Beyond 946

    May 13, 20261h 1m

    This week, we're talking about some extremely expensive big-ticket items in the world of game development. From Sony's recent financial earnings reporting a $765 million impairment loss (at least partially due to the...

  • Episode #945

    Mortal Kombat 2, Resident Evil & The New Era of Gaming Movies - Beyond 945

    May 7, 20261h 9m

    This week, we’re talking about video game movies again! Specifically, Mortal Kombat 2, which we loved. Resident Evil’s trailer dropped last week, and the internet seems divided on it, but we’re willing to give it a fair...

  • Beyond

    From Saros to Vampire Crawlers, What Makes a Roguelike We Rogue-Love? - Beyond 944

    Apr 29, 20261h 38m

    Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced is officially real. Can you believe it?! Ubisoft has unveiled the AC Black Flag remake after weeks of leaks, and we're breaking down the full gameplay showcase: what's been remade...

  • Beyond

    Is 2026 The Year Hollywood Finally Figures Out Video Game Movies? - Beyond 943

    Apr 22, 202658 min

    Well, maybe! So far, we’ve had Return to Silent Hill, Iron Lung and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which were varying degrees of successful depending who you ask, but still to come we’ve got the Johnny Cage-forward...

  • Beyond

    Bloodborne’s Getting a Movie, We Have Some Questions - Beyond 942

    Apr 15, 20261h 8m

    A Bloodborne animated feature film is in the works from Sony Pictures and Jacksepticeye, which is a better Bloodborne-related announcement than… no Bloodborne announcement. In any case, we’re stoked no matter what, but...

  • Beyond

    How Romeo is a Dead Man Uses Practical Effects To Melt Faces, Suda51 Interview - Beyond 941

    Apr 7, 202626 min

    This week Max and Brian are joined by the legendary Goichi Suda, AKA SUDA51, and James Mountain from Grasshopper Manufacture, who’ll be translating! SUDA 51 is the director, designer, writer, and producer behind a ton...

  • Beyond

    If a PS5 Pro is $900, What Does This Mean for PlayStation 6? - Beyond 940

    Apr 1, 20261 hour

    Once again, Sony has raised the price of PlayStation hardware, with a PS5 base model selling for $150 more than its 2020 launch price. The PS5 Pro, which had a hefty pricetag to begin with, is now 899.99. Usually, at...

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