What is PlayStation Actually Doing Right This Generation? - Beyond 953
Summary
Host Max Scoville and guests Jada Griffin and Brian Altano critique Sony’s recent controversies, including the diskless PS6 announcement, CEO stock sales, and failed live-service initiatives. They balance this criticism by highlighting positive aspects like the PS5’s strong hardware, the DualSense controller, and successful TV adaptations. The episode also covers Sony’s upcoming Comic-Con presence featuring Wolverine and Marvel’s Contest of Champions, while reflecting on the console’s current identity and exclusive game lineup.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Alienware and Quince
IGN Show Intro and Sony Stock Buyback
San Diego Comic-Con Preview
Critique of Sony's Business Practices
PS5 Hardware, Portal, and DualSense
PlayStation's Lack of Indie Diversity
The Rise of Free-to-Play Models
Astro Bot and Digital Library Concerns
Review: Jet Set Radio Future
Review: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remastered
Outro and PS6 Poll Results
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