Jan 07 2025 87 mins 4
PS This is Awesome: Episode 359
Fred finally conquered Darkest Dungeon 2 and is diving back into Metro Awakening, while Jake is still deep in Metaphor: Refantazio. No new games for him this week—but big plans for next year.
With 2025 just around the corner, we’re setting some New Year's Gaming Resolutions! Fred is determined to finally beat Final Fantasy XVI, be more thorough with his playthroughs, and resist buying games just because they’re on sale. He also wants to pick up more games at launch instead of waiting. Meanwhile, Jake wants to make better use of his PSVR2, finish Half-Life: Alyx, and dive into more indie games. He also plans to play Gran Turismo, Vertigo, and Metro Awakening—all in VR—plus Resident Evil 4 Remake for the full horror experience. On top of that, he’s challenging himself to try more games without feeling the need to finish every single one.
In news, PlayStation Plus Essentials for January have been announced, featuring Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered. Sony is reassuring gamers that home consoles aren’t going anywhere, despite industry shifts. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is still on track for 2025, though Kojima Productions is feeling the effects of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes. PlayStation’s focus on live service games is growing, with Helldivers 2 proving to be a big success.
It’s a new year, new games, and new goals—let’s talk about it all!
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0:00 - INTRO
17:00 - GAMES WE’RE PLAYING
35:25 - OUR NEW YEARS GAMING RESOLUTIONS
54:50 - PS PLUS GAMES COMING IN JANUARY
57:04 - CONSOLES NOT GOING OUT OF STYLE
59:40 - KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS AFFECTED BY STRIKES
1:04:00- PLAYSTATION FOCUSING ON LIVE SERVICES GAMES
1:08:00 - UNCHARTED QUIZ
1:21:43 - SONY AT CES 2025
1:22:26 CLOSING
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