The PlayStation Effect
The PlayStation EffectWelcome 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. ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesVideo GamesLeisure | |||
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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 glaring lack of The Last of Us Part... more
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 boat on Metro?" and we have th... more
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 Wolverine on PS5? Lots of que... more
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: Factions 2.
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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.
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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.
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00:01:17 – The curious... more
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.
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.
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00:02:40 – Marathon
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- A VG Podcast that loves Video Games. Shocker.
Just pure video game love. Their love for PlayStation and video games as a whole is refreshing in the VG Podcast space
Apple Podcasts5Paul Ocean
United States2 months ago - Grounded and real
I really like this podcast because they are true fans of PlayStation, but also not afraid to be critical when they need to be. So many other podcasts just console war all day, but these fellas are level-headed. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5iamreavrUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #96 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Israel/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | Israel/Leisure |
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