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 Steam Deck while in Italy and played Super Mario World. We also break down this month’s PS Plus lineup, System Shock 2’s incoming remaster, new life in Red Dead Online, and what’s dropping on PS5 this week. No listener feedback this time, but we’ve got a packed episode full of the good stuff.

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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 of PlayStation news.

CD Projekt RED stuns with a Witcher 4 tech demo running at 60fps on PS5—but not everything is as it seems. Gears of War officially makes its PlayStation debut with Reloaded running smooth on PS5 Pro, while MindsEye hits the console like a flaming meteor, prompting Sony to issue rare refunds just days after launch.

We also discuss the upcoming Silent Hill remake, the record-shattering launch of Switch 2 in Japan, SAG-AFTRA’s tentative victory over AI in game voiceovers, and a stacked lineup of new PS5 releases—plus some very weird dating sims. It's a packed episode filled with big shifts, bigger surprises, and the usual dose of sarcasm and insight.

Let’s Dive In!

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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 course he did.

This week, we take a deep breath and unpack Summer Game Fest 2025. From the hype around sequels like Resident Evil: Requiem and Atomic Heart 2, to the weirdly compelling ILL and Reddit darling Stranger Than Heaven, the show had a little something for everyone—or maybe too much of everything. We talk about the odd bait-and-switch with Capcom’s teaser, how ILL might be more tech demo than game, and whether Atomic Heart really needed a multiplayer spin-off called The Cube.

We also take stock of upcoming DLCs (Lies of P: Overture, 007: First Light), roster updates (Street Fighter 6), and stylish indies like Mixtape, Blighted, End of Abyss, and Scott Pilgrim EX. Some reveals had us curious—like Onimusha Way of the Sword and Jurassic World Evolution 3—while others, like Sonic Racing: Crosswinds and the Marvel DLC, barely got a shrug.

Then it’s on to the PS5 flood that came from the Xbox Showcase of all places—Persona 4 Remake, The Outer Worlds 2, Gears of War Reloaded, Ninja Gaiden 4, Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and 007 First Light all made strong showings. Sprinkle in Astro Bot, Thief VR, and a few curveballs like PAC-MAN in Hot Shots Golf and you’ve got a showcase that left us wondering if Xbox accidentally threw a better PS event than Sony’s recent State of Play (Which we also discuss)

We wrap things up with the latest releases, including the Alien Hominid double drop, MindsEye finally hitting shelves, and newcomers like The Alters, Wizard of Legend 2, and Zombie Army VR shaking things up. Whether you’re into body horror, magical roguelites, or cloning alternate versions of yourself to survive, it’s a packed week.

Let’s get into it.

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