Welcome 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. From memory cards to adaptive triggers, we have real PlayStation fans covered.
EP32. Uncharted Returns, The Last of Us Burns | Sly Cooper Is Back?
Wow, Naughty Dog. Uncharted is back, The Last of Us is MIA, and Intergalactic is going dark until 2027. So, let's unpack what this means for PlayStation. Then, we'll also discuss the rumors about Sly Cooper and Ape Escape, along with the base PS5's new QSSR upscaler, Silent Hill: Townfall, Control Resonant, and more. Timestamps:00:00:35 – Where is our co-host? (the truth)00:01:07 – Control Resonant00:05:03 – Silent Hill: Townfall00:10:04 – Uncharted, Intergalactic, and The Last of Us news00:17:27 – Ape Escape and Sly Cooper are back?00:21:02 – QSSR comes to the base PS5
29 Sept 2026
EP31. Bungie Brings Back Destiny | Major XBOX Studio Changes
Welcome back, guardians. Destiny is back, Bungie is sorry, and we're going to talk about it. Plus, we'll discuss the huge changes happening at XBOX — including Halo going to Activision and Obsidian moving to Bethesda as they develop the next Fallout. Also, a new Game of the Year contender is here... and it's CONTROL Resonant.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Control Resonant00:08:46 – Bungie's comeback00:19:21 – Major XBOX studio changes
22 Sept 2026
EP30. Bold PlayStation Predictions! Uncharted, SOCOM, PS6 & More
Put on your tinfoil hats. It's time to make some bold and brutally honest predictions about PlayStation — from first-party announcements to the PS6. Plus, we will also give our spoiler-free reviews of Marvel's Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and the controversial Resident Evil movie. Timestamps:00:01:02 – Marvel's Wolverine review00:07:51 – The Blood of Dawnwalker review00:09:29 – Resident Evil movie review00:11:39 – Bold PlayStation predictions
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