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Welcome to The PlayStation Effect, a gaming podcast that discusses the past, present, and future of PlayStation. Each week, we explore the games, news, and moves shaping PlayStation — whether it’s PS6 rumors, handheld leaks, State of Play showcase reactions, or the latest PS5 Pro enhancements. Plus, we look back on PlayStation’s earliest days with nostalgia-fueled takes on the PS1, PS2, and more. From memory cards to adaptive triggers, we have real PlayStation fans covered.
The PlayStation Effect hosts The PlayStation Effect, a leisure show with 13 episodes published.
It's happening! A big State of Play showcase is coming June 2nd and its time to make some predictions. What will they show besides Marvel's Wolverine? We have some hunches. Also, how much pressure is on PlayStation to de
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"Market conditions," they said. But, we say BS. Time for a brutally honest conversation about the PS Plus price increase and Sony's anti-consumer moves. Also, ouch... Saros isn't selling and it's time to talk about what
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Another day, another remake. From God of War to Star Fox, it's time to ask: why so many? Plus, Sony revealed the truth about the PS6 and Bungie’s worth, and it's time to unpack it. Then, we'll weigh in on the Mixtape bac
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Overrated or fairly rated? Saros is here, so let's discuss whether it's a real GOTY contender or a pretender. Did Housemarque cook? After that, it's time to discuss Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's new "We Are Xbox" movement and w
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We love PlayStation, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. So, this week's episode discusses how we would fix some of the PS5's biggest problems — whether it's live service woes, PS Plus drops, price hikes, or the glari
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In this episode, two new GOTY contenders enter the conversation with Pragmata and Replaced. Can they dethrone Resident Evil Requiem? Plus, Metro 2039's announcement at the Xbox showcase has gamers asking "did I miss the
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A new State of Play is looming, so we're sharing our thoughts on PlayStation's next showcase. Will there be any surprises from God of War, The Last of Us, Intergalactic, or Horizon? Will Sony show more Saros and Marvel's
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In this episode, we handpicked PlayStation's best franchises from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 that deserve a revival in 2026. Plus, we'll also explore the latest behind-the-scenes news about what went wrong with The Last of Us
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Join us as we evaluate the current state of PlayStation after another shocking studio closure and price hike. We'll also reveal where we stand on Xbox and Nintendo lately — with zero console warrior nonsense. Timestamps:
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In this episode, we open the case file on the curious case of Crimson Desert and what it signals to us about game reviews. Plus, the verdict on PlayStation's PSSR 2.0 update and the bizarre lack of hype for Saros. Timest
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In this episode, we open the case file on the games of 2026 — Grand Theft Auto VI, Fable, Wolverine, Crimson Desert and more — predicting Metacritic scores and exploring their impact on PlayStation.
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In this episode, we open the case file on the launch of Marathon, the closure of Highguard, the arrival of Xbox's Project Helix, and the future of PlayStation's PC and PS5 strategy — with zero "Sony Pony" nonsense. Times
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In this debut episode, The PlayStation Effect opens up with our podcast's mission, where PlayStation stands in 2026, and a spoiler-free breakdown of Resident Evil: Requiem. Timestamps: 00:01:28 – This is not a "Sony Pony
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