Platinum Explosion: A PlayStation Podcast

Episode 35 - Will EA Lose Star Wars?

November 21, 2017 01:00 - 80.2 MB

Dylan is joined by Ciaran and Nick to discuss a whole heap of Star Wars, starting with thoughts on the Star Wars Battlefront II's single player campaign, the multiplayer, then a headfirst dive into the loot crate drama of the week. Has EA shot themselves in the foot here and possibly put a death mark on their Star Wars license holding period? Then Dylan wants to talk about game difficulty and why he believes some games, like the Uncharted series, should just feature one difficulty option.

Episode 34 - EA In For The Kill

November 13, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

This week, Dylan is joined by Jono and Ashley to discuss the biggest week in gam-- okay, we're late to the party, but still. Jono has played Wolfenstein 2 and Dylan asks how its story progresses, given the first game's ending. Dylan has played Assassin's Creed: Origins and although he's loving it, he isn't sure it's for the right reasons. PlayStation star of the year, Aloy, comes back to our consoles this week too with the release of Horizon: The Frozen Wilds, which Jono gives impressions fo...

Episode 33 - Call of History

November 07, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

The two-man of team of Ciaran and Dylan somehow bring you a groggy half-asleep e of Platinum Explosion this week, post Extra Life. This week, Ciaran has somehow found the time to play some Call of Duty: WWII and is loving the franchises return to historical battles. And Dylan wants to talk handheld histories and what the Vita could do to win back his love from the Switch.

Episode 32 - Paris Games Week Live From Shepparton

October 31, 2017 02:15 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Live from rural Australia -- it's Platinum Explosion! Dylan and Ash are trapped at Ciaran's home in Shepparton, but they were allowed to watch the PlayStation media conference from Paris Games Week -- so let's talk about it.

Episode 31 - Visceral Ends

October 24, 2017 01:00 - 102 MB

On this week's Platinum Explosion, Ashley is left in the host's chair and is joined by Jono and Jack to preview one of the biggest weeks in gaming this year. Jono gives his thoughts on South Park: The Fractured But Whole before Jack tries to explain how he feels about The Evil Within 2. The guys also talk about the disappointing news around the Visceral Games closure and try to make sense of EA's decision. Email: [email protected] Hosts: Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashle...

Episode 30 - Pokemon with Orcs

October 17, 2017 01:00 - 79.3 MB

This week, Ciaran and Ash dive into the world of Middle Earth and micro-transactions to discuss Shadow of War. Ciaran starts a conversation on developer support for their games and in-game custom creation suites. Before everyone's favourite achievement segment, Ciaran asks Ash the question: which franchise do you wish you had created? Tune into the show to find out exactly what is happening to regular host Dylan Blight!

Episode 29 - PS VR One Year On

October 10, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

PS VR has been out for one whole year, so this week, Dylan and Nick talk about the system's best games and try to sell Ciaran on the unit. Plus, Cuphead and game reviewer difficulty issues: should that be a problem? And what technical issues cause Ciaran to think he's finally killed Dylan off? Listen in to find out. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

Episode 28 - Red Dead Explosion

October 03, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

This week, Dylan, Tom and Ciaran talk about the biggest trailer of the week -- of course, it's Red Dead Redemption 2. What will the game's story offer, and what's in store for the multiplayer? Plus -- is PUBG coming to PlayStation 4? And, Tom is here this week, so expect plenty of trophy talk. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Thomas Marshall @tomdabom89 Twitter iTunes

Episode 27 - Let's Get Physical... Platinum Trophies

September 26, 2017 02:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MB

Playstation Australia surprised everyone by announcing the Playstation Plus Trophy Hunters competition. Ashley, Nick and Jack react to the news and discuss the thinking behind it. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' gripe with Fortnite is discussed, Nick and Jack give their views on Destiny 2 and Ash talks about NBA 2K18. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes

Episode 26 - Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2017

September 19, 2017 22:46 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week's Platinum Explosion was pushed to a later time so that Dylan, Tom and Ashley could cover all things Tokyo Game Show. Anime, bad translations, mechs and more mechs with lots of Monster Hunter (will not be) discussed this week. Also, check out our Youtube for the mentioned reacts videos to some of the key moments from the PlayStation conference.

Episode 25 - Destiny 2 Is Really Good

September 12, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

A two-man show for the episode all about the number two! Dylan and Ciaran talk about the two biggest games of the week, Destiny 2 and Knack 2! Ciaran has played a hell of a lot of Destiny 2 and has a myriad of reasons why Destiny players who fell off the wagon should jump back on. Dylan discusses the legality and moral confusion of Aussies and Kiwis grabbing Knack 2 for free when it was priced incorrectly on the PSN -- also, it's apparently a good game? Destiny 2 spoilers: 33:07-33.54 (ther...

Episode 24 - MediEvil Revival

September 05, 2017 01:22 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

MediEvil revival?! Maybe not, but this week Dylan asks Ciaran and Ash what franchises they'd like to see make a comeback. Plus, Life is Strange: Before the Storm -- does it suffer from the prequel sickness? Ciaran has the review of the first episode of the prequel series. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 23 - The Lost Legacy of Butters the Babysitter

August 29, 2017 02:01 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Ciaran has once again gotten rid of Dylan to take back Platinum Explosion! Joined by cohorts Jono Pech and Ashley Hobley, the Crew discusses Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (spoiler-free) and adventures into the world of Thimbleweed Park. With the week of gaming news going a bit nuts, the guys gather the biggest stories from the week to honour Dylan's memory, as Ciaran reluctantly makes every trophy count. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran...

Episode 22 - Hellblade and Undertale

August 22, 2017 02:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

This week on Platinum Explosion, two in-depth game discussions. Dylan discusses Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice from Ninja Theory and the possibility of it being GOTY with Nick. Then Dylan and Jono discuss Undertale from Toby Fox finally making its way into the PlayStation house. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 21 - No Man's Sky Is Back

August 15, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

No Man's Sky has made a return from the grave with a huge update this week. To discuss the patch and added features, Dylan is joined by Ciaran, and also returning from the grave, space pilot Tom. PlayStation firmware 5.0 details and hopes are discussed, and there's also a lot of trophy talk to be had. Email: explosionnetwork.com/contact This week's cast: Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 20 - Enemy Within Telltale

August 08, 2017 01:43 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

Returning from his grave this week, Dylan brings Ciaran and Ash on the show to explain their betrayal last week -- Nick is the referee. In his time off sick, Dylan managed to beat and platinum Pyre, and he asks why no one else has been that interested in that game. Then the guys discuss the upcoming Batman: The Enemy Within, the sequel season to Telltale's Batman series. While they're at it, the crew discuss what exactly is up with Telltale's quality range. Email: explosionnetwork.com/conta...

Episode 19 - Ciaran Kills 'Em All!

August 01, 2017 01:32 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

This week, Ciaran has taken out the Explosion Network crew and has risen to his rightful place as host with Ashley. The pair discuss the PlayStation Plus price rise and Sony's reasoning behind it. With the release of the Kingdom Hearts 3 Toy Story trailer, the guys chat about the Kingdom Hearts Universe and Ciaran's current progress through the original game. Finally, after going through the weekly PlayStation releases, Ciaran dives into the enigma that is Ashley Hobley - see what he finds ou...

Episode 18 - Digital Australia Report 2018

July 25, 2017 11:00 - 98.8 MB

This week on Platinum Explosion, Dylan is joined by Ciaran, Nick and Jono to discuss two new VR experiences as Superhot finally hits the PS family, and Dylan shares his impressions of Futurlab's new game Tiny Tracks. The guys work through the IGEA's 'Digital Australia Report' published this week and discuss all the facts and tidbits revealing Australia's gaming landscape.

Episode 17 - Adventure Awaits

July 18, 2017 01:21 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

On this week's episode, Jono, Jack, Ash and Ciaran react to new trailers for Spider-Man and Kingdom Hearts 3, before discussing resigned federal senator Scott Ludlam's contribution to Australia's games industry. With Thimbleweed Park hitting PS4 next month, the crew looks at the evolution of adventure games and breaks down their own (mostly bad) habits when it comes to finishing long video games. This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Jack Kruse @Krusey_...

Episode 16 - Top 12 Video Game Soundtracks

July 11, 2017 01:12 - 1 hour - 110 MB

This week Dylan, Jack, and Jono are joined by The PopCulturists' own Ryan Betson! This week's episode assembles the official Explosion Network/PopCulturists list of the top 12 video game soundtracks of all-time. Which Metal Gear Solid makes the list? Which Final Fantasy makes the cut? Listen in to find out. This week's cast: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Guest: Ryan Betson @HaggardMC Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 15 - The Bandicoot is Back

July 04, 2017 01:16 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

Crash Bandicoot is back! This week Dylan and Jono roll in their glorious hashtag of righteousness about Crash Bandicoot's sales, as Ash and Jack watch from afar in disgust. AUS and NZ have missed out on 1000 Top Rated, another game with an easy plat, but is it for the best? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 14 - Rumours and Speculation

June 27, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 63 MB

On this week's episode, Jono, Tom, Nick and Jack discuss whether Fallout 4 will come to PSVR and the chances of Detroit: Become Human hitting its 2018 release date. The crew speculates about PlayStation's relationship with indie developers and varying expectations for sales of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This week's cast: Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Thomas Marshall @TomDaBom89 Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 13 - Play Link from Sony. Bring Back Buzz!

June 20, 2017 01:45 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

The Explosion Crews greatest analysts are here again! Dylan is joined by Ash, Ciaran and Nick to round-off E3 by looking back at those E3 predictions. How did they go? Well, not great. Also, Sony announced PlayLink during E3: what is it, and is it a good idea? Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 12 - E3 Hype! Or is it?

June 13, 2017 04:51 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

It's the biggest week in video games and how did Sony go? Was their conference a killer? Or was it a dud? Dylan is joined by Nick, Ash, Jack and Ciaran this week to discuss Sony's show and more. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 11 - E3 2017 Predictions

June 06, 2017 01:12 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

E3 is here in only 5 days everyone! Dylan is joined by Ashley, Ciaran, and Nick to drop some mind-blowing predictions this week-- well, maybe they're more mind-numbing. Either way, strap in for this week's E3 Predictions Special! P.S: Next week's episode will be posted later than usual as we will record after the Sony conference! Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant @YaBoyRingo Dylan Blight @vivaladil Nicholas Prior @L...

Episode 10 - Far Cry Rim5

May 30, 2017 03:05 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

This week Dylan is joined by Review Cultures Buddy Watson to discuss Rime and why he hasn’t played any of the Far Cry games. Jack and Nick, however, have played the Far Cry games and are both excited about the announcement trailer dropped this past week. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's cast: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Guest: Buddy Watson @buddywatson12

Episode 9 - Farpoint Saves PSVR?

May 23, 2017 01:14 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

This week on the No.1 PlayStation Podcast in the Oceania's: how is PSVR going? What is Injustice 2 like? This week Dylan is joined by Ashley, Tom, and Nick to discuss Injustice 2 and why it's so similar to Doctor Who. Tom drops his thoughts on the latest plastic toy for your gaming wardrobe, the Aim controller, and its main selling point Farpoint. Plus, how is PSVR going? Nearly a year in and with E3 on the horizon, how is it being treated, and what could Sony do to improve upon its sales a...

Episode 8 - PlayStation One Memories

May 16, 2017 02:12 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

Let us reminiscence this week on Platinum Explosion. Dylan is joined by Jono, Jack and Nick discuss PlayStation One memories and the best games from the original PlayStation console. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's hosts: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Jono Pech @JonoHimself Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Twitter iTunes Soundcloud YouTube

Episode 7 - AFL Evolution and E-Sports

May 09, 2017 02:12 - 1 hour - 124 MB

This week on the number one PlayStation podcast in the Oceanias: Dylan is joined by Jack, Ashley and Nick to discuss AFL Evolution and AFL trying to get into the esports landscape in Australia. Nick continues his praise of Prey and Dylan explains why Darksiders is a great game, but the newly announced Darksiders 3 is disappointing. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's hosts: Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Dylan Blight @vivaladil Jack Kruse @Krusey_mate Nicholas Prior @LordN...

Episode 6 - COD, Prey, Outlast

May 02, 2017 02:28 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on the number one PlayStation podcast in the Oceanias: Oh yeah! Prey is releasing this week and Nick is here to explain how the demo sold him on a game he had zero interest in, and in turn, try and sell it to Dylan, Ashley, and Jono. The guys also discuss Call of Duty's new trailer and why we should be starting a WhiteGoods podcast. Email: www.pleasureexplosion.com/contact This week's hosts: Dylan Blight @vivaladil Ashley Hobley @ashleyhobley Nicholas Prior @LordNPrior Jon...

Episode 5 - Friday the 13th & COD WWII

April 25, 2017 02:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

This week on the number one PlayStation Podcast in The Oceanias Dylan is joined by Jack, Tom, and Nick to discuss some cool new horror games coming our way soon, with Outlast 2 and Friday the 13th. The boys discuss the Call of Duty: WW2 announcement and Jack goes off on fanboys getting riled up about the franchise. Tom still hasn't achieved that Godseekers Platinum and Nick has nothing nice to say about Dreams, which is somehow brought up! Another week and another fact to blow Jack's ...

Episode 4 - Can Platformers Survive Order 66?

April 18, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 124 MB

This week on the No. 1 Playstation Podcast in the OCE: Following last week's Battlefront II predictions Dylan is joined by Nick, Jack, and Ashley to discuss the reveal trailer. Battlefront II is getting a single player campaign and everyone is quite firm on their excitement levels! Being the only one to have played Yooka-Laylee, Ash is hounded with questions on this kickstarted throwback game. The guys also discuss whether platformers/adventure games can still thrive in this gaming culture ...

Episode 3 - Battlefront II Hype

April 11, 2017 01:23 - 1 hour - 114 MB

This week on the No. 1 Playstation Podcast in the OCE: How is Persona 5 going? Is it living up to expectations? Dylan is joined by Nick and Jono to discuss Persona, while Jack is on board to hear why he should be playing. PS Plus games are now live and the guys discuss Drawn to Death, the new shooter from David Jaffee. Nick isn't a huge fan of the game and has some quick advice on how to deal with it. STAR WARS! What does everyone want from Star Wars Battlefront 2? The imminent news is co...

Episode 2 - Ruined by Snake Pass

April 04, 2017 02:14 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

The No.1 PlayStation Podcast in the OCE fights for its title this week through audio issues. None the less, Tom gives us the lowdown on Snake Pass and why it's a challenge worth slithering through the effort to check out. Ash explains how he's somehow speedrunning the Kingdom Hearts collection and Jack gives everyone an Insomniac history.

Episode 1 - Outlast 2 BANNED

March 27, 2017 23:51 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Platinum Explosion! The No. 1 PlayStation Podcast in Oceania. This week: Nick discuss Mass Effect: Andromeda and why it's just OK. Tom gets excited about funny Metacrtic reviews and Jono gives Dylan crap over his Resogun skills. Also, what was up with Outlast 2's crazy news cycle last week?