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Zachary Blanner & Ronald McNerney
PS Ponies is a weekly PlayStation podcast where co-hosts Zachary Blanner and Ronald McNerney get together to bring you the latest in PlayStation news.
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There is a bunch of news this week. PlayStation gave information about three new accessories, one being the PlayStation Portal. Zach runs through everything he was most excited to see from Gamescom, and Microsoft is making some bold moves to get the CMA to approve the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We have a light PlayStation news week, enjoying the calm before the coming game release storm. Immortals of Aveum and Armored Core 6 are out this week, followed closely by other games. Overwatch 2’s game director comments on Steam review bombing and doesn’t seem worried. We also have all the new and old features coming to Modern Warfare 3. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week PlayStation Plus got its new Extra and Premium tier game updates, this month featuring a PSVR 2 game trial. Also, find out how you can solve that pesky PS5 overheating problem and what we can expect from Sony's cloud streaming service. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We are back for part II this week, seeing big discounts on the Dual Sense controller as part of Playstation’s summer sale and the first price drop for God of War Ragnarök. Evo 2023 took place this past week, bringing a slew of exciting fighting game content and announcements. We also see what Bloodborne running at 60fps on the PS5 could look like. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Zach is back after an extended time away to bring you everything you might have missed in the past week. Sony has just raised 8 billion dollars for what they call “aggressive acquisitions”. Who might it be? What are their options? Zach shares his speculations and hopes on who he thinks might be joining the PlayStation studio pantheon. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Sony announces their new live service games, and we get our first look at Spiderman 2 gameplay, along with some other exciting announcements and news about existing indies PSVR 2 and 3rd party games. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Destiny 2 is finally getting some PlayStation Cosmetics, and they are sick! In other news, China approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and we have a whole bunch of Take-Two news…. Like possibly the release window of GTA 6. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Horizon has hit a significant milestone reaching 8.4M units for Forbidden West and 32.7M for the franchise. On top of that, they give great hugs! We have some sad news: Deviation Games lays off 90 employees, and then Sony's exclusive battle royale blood hunt will shut down service in the next few months. We also have over 40 developers and publishers confirmed to make an experience at Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest. Finally, the European Commission has approved Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week brings sad news as the developers behind Concrete Genie are closing their doors on June 2nd. In other news HBOs, The Last of Us is doing way better than any of us even thought, and Housemarque is on a hiring spree as they gear up to start developing their next project. Also, keep your ears open for a rumored PS Showcase that is said to take place the week of May 25th. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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The big news this week with the CMA barring Microsoft from acquiring Activision. What does this mean for Microsoft? For us? For the future of gaming? Zach tries to sift through all the legal jargon and break it down. In other news, PlayStation has lofty goals for the 2023-2024 financial year and seems confident. Sony also commented during an earnings call that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is on track for its planned release date. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Zach goes back and covers some of the news we missed last week and brings you this week's hottest news. Sony acquires Firewalk Studios, and Shuhei Yoshida talks about his thoughts on AI and the future of gaming through Indies. Also, grab your PS Plus Collection games before May 9th, when they disappear. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week to celebrate the 100th episode of the PS Ponies Podcast, Zach brings his friend Phil Ikonomovic on to talk about his experience as a semi-pro Fortnite player. Phil discusses what it takes to compete at one of the highest levels in gaming and his experience throughout the journey. As well as what makes for great competitive online games. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Media Molecule is slowing and ultimately ending its support for Dreams come September. We might, after all, be getting a Vita 2, but not quite in the way we expected or wanted. God of War Ragnarök gets a new game plus, and we are getting a Final Fantasy XVI State of Play. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Last of Us Part 1 launched last week with less than enthusiastic reviews. However, we got some exciting information leaked from Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok, voice actors about the future of both games. John Wick Director revealed his excitement about working on the Ghost of Tsushima movie and how his experience with John Wick can help bring it to life. Finally, Ubisoft is making another risky move about utilizing a new technology. Hear about all this and more on this week’s episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week, a new PS5 update brings big, small, and controversial changes to the console. We also have the season finally of the Last of Us TV show to break down and talk about. It also seems that Sony may be running out of money soon to acquire new studios. Then, Microsoft is making some big and seemingly unrealistic promises about bringing Call of Duty over to the switch. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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The last-gen versions of Hogwarts Legacy have been delayed, with no word about the switch version. Sony will also have to distribute refunds to some Australian Fifa players after their court declared it gambling. Wo Long was also released last week and has been doing very well. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We got a heap of news and announcements for PSVR 2, new games, and a deeper look into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. In other news, however, Fromsoft announced Elden Ring DLC, and Hogwarts Legacy is still going strong. Hear out about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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PSVR 2 is finally out, and it is doing very well. However, will its success fade off in time, or is it just the shiny new piece of hardware of the month? We have new games of the high tiers of PS Plus for February. God of War Ragnarök’s story could have gone very differently initially. Finally, Ubisoft gives insight into its plans, why it has been struggling, and how it will fit in. Hear out about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Hogwarts Legacy is finally out for new consoles and PC, and it is already setting records. Zach has his impressions on the game and some news on a PlayStation Hogwarts team-up. A few rumors are buzzing around about Sony’s plans for the rest of the year and some information about Nintendo’s future. Hear out about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Hogwarts Legacy is finally out and is receiving fantastic reviews, which is excellent news. Sadly, Zach will have to get you his impressions of the game next week. This week, however, we have Discord coming to PlayStation via a new beta update and to all systems shortly. God of War Ragnarök has hit a new sales milestone. Also, the PS Plus games for February have been announced and look fantastic. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week we have the third episode of the last of us to review, along with some updates about Naughty Dogs' future. As Hogwarts Legacy gets closer, there is more and more controversy about the morality of the game being brought up every day. Finally, E3 will not see an appearance from Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo for the first time since the show's beginning. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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HBO’s Last of Us is still killing it, the dual sense edge is almost out, and the Power wash simulator has a rather unexpected team-up for its new DLC. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Last of Us premiered this Sunday, and Zach is excited to give you his impressions and what he hopes to see more of from the series moving forward. PSVR 2 is getting praised by a big name in the VR field, which is excellent for the system. Nvidia and Google are also hoping in Sony’s anti-Activision acquisition wagon. Find out about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Happy New year, everyone! After experiencing some technical difficulties, Zach is ready to kick off the new year strong with this week's episode. PlayStation has announced a new accessibility controller called Project Leonardo, and the PS5 shortages are over. Hear about all this and more this week on the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and Zach is excited to come back after the break with a whole heap of news! God of war has the fastest-selling launch week of any PlayStation exclusive, and there is a possibility we can have Hondas with integrated PS5’s in them. Sony also seems to be making moves in motion capture that might just be able to be utilized in the metaverse. Find out about all this and more in this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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It’s a light news week outside of God of War and Warzone 2 coming out. However, there are some big pieces of news, including the Game Award nominees and a patent uncovered from Sony involving what seems to be NFTs. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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God of War Ragnarök is finally out, but sadly you all will have to wait until next week to hear Zach’s impressions. However, this week you get to hear about the launch and price of PSVR 2, some significant updates for MW2, and some clarifying information from none other than Hideo Kojima. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer is finally out, and Zach is here to give you all his positive and negative opinions on it. In other news, PlayStation has lost nearly 2 million PS Plus subscribers, and there appear to be a few leaks for God of War Ragnarök circulating only a week before its release date. Hear about all this and more on this week’s episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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It has been a crazy busy week, ladies and gentlemen. From getting information about the new Dualsense Edge controller to the latest games, we received. This week I dive into my review of the Modern Warfare 2 campaign and my impressions of Gotham Knights. To hear about all that wrapped up in the typical news for the week, tune into this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We are in the calm before the storm, with Gotham Knights and the Modern Warfare 2 campaign only days away. However, that didn’t stop news from pouring in last week. Things keep heating up between Microsoft and Sony with the Activision Blizzard acquisition. God of War Ragnarök is getting a PS5 bundle, and PS5 shipments are up by 400%. We also have some updates about both Modern Warfare 2 and Gotham knights. Hear about all this and more on this episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week in the stable, we talk about the updates Herman Hulst has given to various news outlets about the plans for PlayStation’s future. CD Projekt Red has revealed their rough roadmap for their future games, but can we expect the developer from the pre-cyberpunk area to make a resurgence, or will we see them struggle to make that return? PlayStation has also finally made its Stars reward program available in America but is it worth it? Hear about all this and more on this week’s episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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It’s the week of leaks with an old PlayStation document coming to the surface. Horizon: Zero Dawn will be receiving a PS5 remaster soon, Sackboy is coming to PC, and Housemarque is still teasing us with Returnal PS leaks. Good news for PSVR2 as well, as it seems that Sony is confident in not having supply chain issues as they did with the PS5. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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The big news this week as we will find out that Original PSVR games will not be playable on the PSVR2 headset, as well as more developments in the Microsoft Activision acquisition. However, it's not all bad news because it is the 20th anniversary of Sly Cooper, as well as finding out how Ghost of Tsushima had a significant impact on bringing Like a Dragon: Ishin over to western audiences.
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Sony Just had their State of Play and announced a bunch of things coming in the next two years. We also have some Tea going on with the Microsoft Activision acquisition. PlayStation President Jim Ryan broke his silence, and it seems that the discussions they are having are not going the way PlayStation wants. Hear about all this and more in this week's episode of the PS Ponies podcast.
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It’s the week of new things coming to PlayStation in digital and physical forms. New indie games will be hitting the PlayStation store and new additions to the PlayStation Plus subscription service, and if that wasn’t enough for you, we have a new controller color coming out next month. Hear about all this and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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After a long break, Zach is back with a truckload of PlayStation news. Sony will be increasing the price of the PS5 outside of the US, we are getting a pro controller, and PSVR2 comes out in less than a year! Hear about all this and more in this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week in games, we get some contradictory news from Sony about NFTs and a bunch of information on Modern Warfare 2 and the beta coming in mid-September.
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This week bare with Zach as he packs two weeks' worth of news into one supercharged episode. Reviews for three games PSVR 2 news, new announcements from Annapurna, and of course from Sony regards PS5 stock and new features coming later this year. Hear about all this and more on this week's jam-packed episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Sony announced a new rewards program, PlayStation Stars, where users can earn points for playing games and redeem them for digital goods. Also, Stray is out on PS Plus Extra, Premium tiers, and other games. Sony is also making big moves by buying popular esports tournament website Repeat. Gg.
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I had to wait one full week to talk about Ragnarök with you guys, but after the extended wait on the release date, what's one more week. We have the editions of Ragnarök as well as some new games coming to PlayStation soon. Also, Sony is hoping to be the Nike of video games. Hear about all that and more on this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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We get confirmation from Cory Barlog that Ragnarök Will indeed be coming this year and some disheartening news from Sucker Punch about the future of some of their legacy games. Then later in the show, we discuss the possibility of using some PS3 Peripherals on the PS5.
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This week we have a leak for the new PS Plus games and a few new releases coming. Horizon’s Tv show has been given a title, and Kojima Productions has given fans a way to help refugees from Ukraine. Hear about all this and more this week on the PS Ponies Podcast.
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Sucker Punch has some new job postings for their new game, Last of Us Part I’s Firefly Edition might be the most expensive video game ever sold, and Skyrim has broken into the top 20 most downloaded games in nearly five years. Hear about all that and more in this week's episode of the PS Ponies Podcast.
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This week comes with a slew of announcements and new information on games with Summer Gamesfest but if you missed any of the shows, have no fear because Zach is here to break down everything you need to know.
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This week Zach recaps the State of Play and gears up for Summer Gamesfest and the MW2 reveal. We also have a leak that might confirm Death Stranding 2 and a look at Bend Studios' sleek new logo.
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Sony had its investors meeting this past week and with it brought a whole bunch of news for the future of SIE. Plans to bring more games to PC, create new TV and film adaptations, as well as PSVR 2 news. As a bonus, we are also getting a State of Play after nearly 2 months on Thursday, May 2nd which is sure to bring even more exciting news.
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Big news for call of duty fans, Modern Warfare 2 has finally gotten a release date, and I am excited about it. Also, we have information on GOW Ragnarök, adding even more accessibility settings than the first game. Blizzard is hit with yet another lawsuit, and Sony seems to be conflicted on the stance it wants to take on abortion rights. With the New PS Plus model coming out, Sony has released a complete layout of everything you need to know over on their PlayStation Blog.
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Big news for call of duty fans, Modern Warfare 2 has finally gotten a release date, and I am excited about it. Also, we have information on GOW Ragnarök, adding even more accessibility settings than the first game. Blizzard is hit with yet another lawsuit, and Sony seems to be conflicted on the stance it wants to take on abortion rights. With the New PS Plus model coming out, Sony has released a complete layout of everything you need to know over on their PlayStation Blog.
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Welcome back, everybody! Zach is back, and he is starting the first week without Ron strong with a look at the games coming to the new PlayStation Plus subscription. He also has extensive and sad news about Gotham Knights and sales numbers and goals for the PlayStation 5.
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Zach and Ron give their impressions on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, their opinions on PlayStation's new subscription service, and what they hope to see in the coming weeks.
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A huge announcement from CD Projekt Red teasing not only a new Witcher game but a series of them. Also, PlayStation has partnered with Jade Raymond’s haven studies to make a new multiplayer PlayStation IP. In other news, Zach has finally beat Forbidden West and has just jumped into Eldenring!
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Zach and Ron talk about what they want to see out of the new Hogwarts Legacy game, what they have been playing, and the gaming companies’ restrictions on Russia.
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This week in games… sort of Amazon announced a God of War TV show adaptation, and Ukraine pleads with game companies to stop services in Russia and Belarus. We finally have information on the pricing ladder for PlayStation Project Spartacus, and it appears to be on par with Xbox Game Pass. Zach and Ron also jump back in to give more of their thoughts on Forbidden West and Eldenring.
Also, outside of the gaming updates, Ron has evolved into Uncle Ronnie. A big congratulations to him, his sister, and her husband.
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This week in games there are rumors of Activision moving Call of Duty into a 2-year cycle, the Uncharted movie is breaking records for the second weekend in a row and Gabe Newell bans games that use NFTs from Steam.
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It’s been a big week in video games. The Uncharted movie along with Horizon Forbidden West released this past Friday. Zach and Ron give you their Review of the Uncharted movie and Ron runs through his impressions of Forbidden West.
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As Zach and Ron prepare for Horizon Forbidden West and the Uncharted movie this Friday, Zach shares his impressions of Sifu and some of the new updates coming to Warzone season 2. They guys share their excitement for the coming week.
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The boys hypothesize where GTA 6 will take place as well as their take on what PlayStation is doing with some of them money it used to buy bungie. Also, is Sony setting themselves up for a TV and movie universe? The guys discuss what Sony’s goals might be.
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With all the buzz around the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft, Sony has revealed that they too are making a big acquisition in the gaming industry by scooping up Bungie. What does this mean for destiny 2 and other games bungie develops?
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Zach and Ron run through their top played games in 2021. They also give their thoughts on Microsoft acquiring Activision-Blizzard.
Troy Baker partners with an NFT voiceover company and Sony is ramping up PS4 sales in the wake of the PS5 chip shortages. With Sony rumored to launch its version of games pass, Phil Spencer shares his thoughts on it.
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Controversy strikes this week as former Director of Days Gone claims the game did just as well as Ghost of Tashima but was treated like a failure by management. The guys also bring the news about the PSVR2 controllers as well as some specs about the headset.
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Tune in with the guys this week this week for a quick Witcher season 2 review as well as the usual video game news of the week. Zach and Ron also break down their thoughts and opinions on 2021’s PS Plus games and tell you if they think it is worth it.
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Moving into the new Year Zach and Ron sit down and discuss some of their favorite games they played in 2021.
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Reunited, Zach and Ron bring you your weekly dose of news and nerdiness. This week they discuss the demanding time commitments to some games and leavening them unfinished. Sony also has taken stride to mend its relationship with indie devs.
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With Ron away on a business trip it is just Zach this week bringing you your weekly does of news and nerdiness. A lot happened this past week from another walkout involving Activision-Blizzard to brand new PlayStation controllers and faceplate colors. Hop into this week’s episode as Zach walks you through it all.
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This week Zach and Ron talk about the new PlayStation plus games, a new patent filed for a PlayStation Mobile controller and a leaked plans for a Xbox Games Pass competitor.
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Nintendo breaks their silence on the events at Activision-Blizzard and over 1,000 employees have signed a petition for Bobby Kotick’s resignation. Zach and Ron also discuss the intricacies of the world In Horizon: Forbidden West and their thoughts on Halo composer Martin O’Donnell requesting people destroy copies of his music.
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Sony and Microsoft have officially reached out to Activision Blizzard to talk about the future of their relationship with the company. Spiderman is soon releasing for Marvels Avenger’s players; however, this new character will be releasing in a much different way then those previously.
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Call of Duty Vanguard has been out for just over a week and the guys give their impressions of the game so far and share everything you need to know about the new Warzone map transition. Sony has also announced that it will not be hitting its goal of PS5 sales for the end of the year.
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Zach and Ron are back and better than ever! This week they bring updates about the podcast and recap some of the news they have missed over the break.
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PlayStation 5 becomes the first console to host an 8K game and Xbox fully embraces that the Series X looks like a refrigerator. With PlayStation now including PSVR games in the PS Plus monthly games, the guys go over their favorite VR experiences.
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This week, along with your usual dose of nerdy news and nonsense, Zach and Ron bring you their most memorable video game moments from their lives.
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This week in PlayStation, game developer Bluepoint Games joins the Sony Pony Stable and we get an explanation from Christopher Judge (Kratos) himself as to why God of War: Ragnarök was delayed. We also have updated sales numbers on PS5 sales in the UK and as always make sure you download the PS Plus games for the month.
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Zach gives his final remarks about Deathloop and both the guys break into their full review of Kena Bridge of Spirits. Last of Us Day has ended and brought some cool updates and goodies with it as well.
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Zach and Ron talk about their experiences so far, trying to break the loop and get excited for Kena: Bridge of Spirits coming out today. They also go over the new update for the PS5 system software and their impressions of it.
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This week join Zach and Ron as they go over everything announced at Sony’s showcase the past week, as well as some PlayStation exclusives that could be coming to PC. In other news, Apple and Epic’s court battle got a ruling over the weekend, and no one is happy about it.
After making a quick amendment to the PS4 to PS5 upgrade path, Horizon Forbidden West is available for preorder in multiple editions. Zach and Ron also discuss Shawn Layden's, the former president of SIE, views on the future of gaming. To wrap it all up, the guys go over their predictions of what's to come from Sony's recently announced games showcase.
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This week at Sony Horizon: Forbidden West finally gets an official release date, and Norman Reedus hints that a Death Stranding 2 might be in the works. There is also a slew of new announcements for Gamescom, and Netflix has started its games service in Poland.
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Join Zach and Ron for a light new week filled with their impressions so far on Hades and some updates about a news PS5, and a potential Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer and battle royal mode.
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It’s a week of leaks with FromSoftware’s latest game getting leaked along with an announcement event for Sledgehammer’s new Call of Duty. Also, Sony acquires another anime streaming platform, Crunchy Roll. Zach and Ron also talk about more updates on the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit.
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This week in PlayStation brings new updates for the next gen PSVR, Ghost of Tsushima Legends will soon be available as a stand-alone game, and Zach and Ron discuss how important music is in video games.
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This week Zach and Ron discuss Activision CEO Bobby Kotick’s response to companies’ sexual harassment and discrimination claims, as well as some of their review of the July PS Plus game A Plague Tale: Innocence. New PS Plus and Now games hit the store today, along with some delays on two highly anticipated games. For specifics on all this and more, be sure to tune into this week’s episode of the PS Ponies.
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Zach and Ron break down a lawsuit filed by the state of California against Activision-Blizzard for sexual harassment and discrimination. In lighter news Valve has released a new handheld that could change the gaming industry, along with some other Sony updates and news stories.
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Zach is back with Ron and ready to provide you with your weekly dose of nerdy news and nonsense. Netflix is appearing to make more of a push towards giving video game content on their service and a potential partnership with Sony. The HBO Last of Us series is incorporating a new and familiar actor, and it looks like each episode so far has cost over 10 million dollars. Finally, the boys wrap it all up with their first-ever piece of fan mail.
On this solo episode of PS Ponies, Ron reviews PlayStation's most recent State of Play as well as Witcher Con and speculates the future of Director's Cuts in video games. All of that and more on this weeks episode of the PS Ponies.
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Sony announces their accusation of two new developers, and Herman Hulst comments on the potential “Arms Race” to acquire first-party studios. Multiple developers have taken to social media to express their grievances about how Sony handles small indie games on their store. Critically acclaimed first-party exclusive Ghost of Tsushima will be getting a director’s cut, adding a whole slew of content and a PS5 version of the game.
Do you want to make money playing video games? Maybe win a PS5? Well, be sure to tune in this week to hear all about the PlayStation tournament Summer Win-a-thon. Also, Zach and Ron talk about some new games coming to PS4 and5, as well as a beloved exclusive potentially coming to PC.
Sony announces a new IP with game dev Deviator and offers PS5 players an opportunity to be among the first to use the new system software via their Software Beta Program. Zach and Ron then break down their ideas for a reboot of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royal.
It’s a big week in gaming with Xbox wrapping up their E3 Showcase and the release of Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart. Tune in to hear all the things you need to know about from the Xbox Showcase and Zach and Ron’s review of Ratchet and Clank.
After a substantial break, Zach and Ron return with more news and updates from the past couple of months. This week they share their thoughts on Returnal, along with some updates about Sony’s Plan moving forward.
Zach ad Ron Discuss the colossal update that just hit the PS5 and its improvements, and some talk about remastering newer and older titles. They also break down Epic CEO Tim Sweeny’s idea to build the “Metaverse” and its impact on not only gaming up the internet as a whole.
This week the guys bring you updates on new PS Now games, as well as information about Kojima potentially developing a Microsoft exclusive game. PlayStation is also looking to get into the mobile game scene based on a new job posting. Then the guys discuss whether or not Sony’s mentality towards big blockbuster games is hurting the company overall.
This week, Zach and Ron go over the new PlayStation Plus games for April and some updates for some current exclusives. More information about what happens to your games after the old gen PSN stores are closed and CD Projekt Red announces a new marketing strategy, so a launch like Cyberpunk 2077 never happens again.
A lot has happened this past week but have no fear because Zach and Ron are here to break it all down for you. PSN stores for PS3, PSP, and Vita get scheduled to shut down later this year, news of a Ghost of Tsushima movies, and Discord wants to be owned by Microsoft.
This week Zach and Ron bring you some exciting news about the VR controller for the new PSVR as well as more details on Sony’s recent acquisition of the Evo fighting games tournament. The guys also talk about ten new games that are being made free for all players through the Stay-at-Home movement.
The PS5 beats out the Switch for the fastest-selling console per US dollar sales, and new anti-cheat software has been made available for PlayStation developers. This week, we are joined by a special guest, one of our best friends Aaron Maggi, to talk about the future of Bethesda games existing on platforms that do not support Xbox Game Pass.
Zach and Ron talk about the new PSVR games announced, and Sony files a patent to use anything as a PlayStation controller, even a banana. Epic Games buys fall guys developer, and Marvel's Avengers plans to make it harder to level up characters.
Following up on the PlayStation’s State of Play, Zach and Ron talk about the new game announcements and some new game release dates. PlayStation makes a big announcement about a PSVR 2 and finds out how you can get up to 5 games for free in March through PlayStation.
Zach and Ron talk about the disheartening news concerning a class action lawsuit against Sony, Exciting overwatch updates, and a new zombies mode coming to Black Ops: Cold War.
Join the boys in the first-ever PS Ponies After Dark episode. Today we talk about a hacker's plot to sell CD Projekt Reds information, a release date for a much-anticipated Sony exclusive, and the casting for the live-action Last of Us HBO series.
Sony is losing money on PS5 sales but is reaching all-time highs in profits. Join Zach and Ron as they breakdown how they did it. Also, updates on consoles sold, and the boys go over their 2020 PlayStation Wrapped.
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This week Zach and Ron talk about the February PS Plus games, new PSVR patents, new release dates for Biomutant, and how the ten-year-old Skyrim bug has bitten them all over again.
Briefly, this past week Microsoft raised the price of Xbox Live Gold from $59.99 to $199.99. What does this mean for the future of these online services, and how could this potentially foreshadow a price increase in PlayStation Plus?
This week Zach and Ron go back and re-review the 2020 game of the year winner, The Last of Us Part II, and talk about the future of Killzone.
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2020 had a massive effect on so many things, but how has it affected the video game industry? From booming console and game sales to the shutdown of many pivotal events, what can we expect from the gaming industry in a post-2020 world?
After a quick break, Zach and Ron return to give you their experiences and review of Cyberpunk 2077 and discuss what could have gone wrong.
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Reports of the less powerful PS5 outperforming the Series X. What could this mean for Microsoft, and how does this affect consumers? We also talk about the PlayStation Plus games of the month and other gaming news.
This week Zach and Ron sit down to talk about their new experiences with the PS5, as well as their full review of Spider-Man Miles Morales.
In the inaugural episode of the PS Ponies podcast Ron and Zach get into their first impressions and experiences with the PS5 since its launch.