For The Players - The PopCulturists' PlayStation Podcast

With Horizon: Forbidden West now slated for Feb 2022, what does the rest of the year look like for PlayStaton? Join Ryan and Max as they speculate the plans for the Blue Brand for the next 18 months. Where will Gran Turismo 7 and God of War Ragnarok? Is there games we don’t know about […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:45 Ryan is wanting the new CM Punk shirt2:32 Max has had a garbage week6:42 Lockdown 77:34 Ryan’s week has got more intense11:14 What have we been playing?12:06 Hades (PS5) Impressions17:25 Ryan’s initial SteelSeries Arctis 7P impressions21:11 Max has played 12 Minutes and Diablo II: Resurrected Beta23:24 Ghost […]

After much anticipation Blue Box Game Studios were allegedly ready for the big reveal. Or so we all thought.Join Ryan and Max as they discuss the absolute disgrace of Abandoned and how Sony are complicit in this clear support for an incompetent, unable, and potential con-job of a studio. They also chat GTA remasters, Sony […]

Thanks to Koch Media ANZ and Warner Bros, Ryan and Max spent the weekend with zombies in the Back 4 Blood beta. How do the pair rate the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor… HIGHLY! They also chat PS5 supplies, SSD prices, Ghost of Tsushima, and more TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:53 Lockdown […]

Everything has been a little quiet around Horizon: Forbidden West ayy? It looks like a delay could be the reason why! Join Ryan and Max as that discuss the reports around Guerrilla’s latest heading into 2022 along with their Trigger Witch review, PS5 finally getting expanded storage, and more. TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro […]

Can the gaming industry go one week without being an absolute dumpster fire?This time it’s Activision Blizzard and allegations of “frat-boy” culture & sexual harassment. Rad. Join Ryan & Max get a little heated as they try to fathom how it all got this bad. Oh and Tencent just keeps buy things, and a Dead […]

With Insomniac Games working on a mysterious multiplayer game and the Miles Morales actor sharing photos in a mocap suit, are we looking at a co-op Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? Ryan and Max certainly think so! Join the pair as they pitch the idea off each other while also chatting delays, “Director’s cut”s, Netflix entering gaming, […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:52 We have a new table from TAGmods6:15 Ryan went to Deathmatch Down Under and rescued a dog17:44 How has Max been?21:00 What have we been playing?21:09 Ryan gets credits on Outriders24:30 Max is still enjoying Scarlet Nexus24:36 He also jumped back in PSVR30:41 Inform The Players (This […]

After staying almost silent over E3 2021, Sony has come out of the woodworks to drop some pretty massive news. PlayStation Studios first party is now joined by Housemarque and Nixxes! Join Ryan and Max as they discuss the current and future potential of this information, Sony getting slammed for their treatment of indies, a […]

It is almost a perfect set up this week. Max gets to sit down and review the right up his alley JRPG Scarlet Nexus, and Ryan gets to chat the ever close to his heart farming genre with Farm For Your Life. The pair also chat Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, Insomniac looking for staff, […]

This week the internet has had their tin foil hats on (more than usual). The mysterious Blue Box Games Studios has caused a bit of a ruckus in the minds of gamers as we have all been left wondering if it’s all the work of Hideo Kojima. The red string is out. Coincidences are lining […]

With Sony not having an appearance at E3 2021 Ryan and Max decided to tackle the major gaming event a little differently. They have decided to approach it a little different. With what Microsoft has to offer at E3, should Sony PlayStation be worried about the future? In 2020 Ryan lost 30kgs using The Man […]

Thanks to PlayStation Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending time with the latest PS5 First Party exclusive, Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Join the pair as they break down this dimension jumping, platform hopping, crazy gun shooting, stunningly beautiful, and genuine game of the year contender. They also chat E3 2021, Ubisoft Forward, […]

Ahead of E3 Sony has just been pumping out announcements.Team Asobi is now officially confirmed. Sony Bend are working on a new IP. PixelOpus working with Unreal Engine 5. Almost all future PlayStation exclusives are coming to both PS4 and PS5. Horizon: Zero Dawn may not hit its 2021 date, and God of War: Ragnarok […]

As is tradition on the week before E3 companies are just dropping trailers and gameplay to try get ahead of the news cycle. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss not one but three gameplay trailer drops with Horizon:Forbidden West, Dying Light 2, and Far Cry 6. They also drop their Biomutant thoughts, more PlayStation […]

Thanks to Bandai Namco Australia Ryan and Max where able to get a very special hands-off, pandemic era behind closed doors look at the latest from Supermassive Games’ Dark Pictures Anthology, House of Ashes. The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of intense, stand-alone cinematic horror games combined with powerful storytelling and unique multiplayer modes.Each […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:43 How have we been?5:20 Ryan’s weekend of positivity and happiness13:11 The studio door is repaired!13:51 What have we been playing?14:00 Max dives deep back into Destiny 216:39 Max dives into Knockout City23:55 Ryan has only played Outriders… maybe?26:14 Exciting things are coming!27:28 Our Get Less Fat Update […]

Thank to Bandai Namco Australia, Max has been spending time with NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… and he is having a great time! However NieR Replicant is very much not a Ryan game, but can Max swing him around and advise him as to why he should play it? NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is an updated version of […]

Ryan and Max were very lucky to be joined by Paul James from Player2.net.au to discuss his very exclusive hands-off, behind closed doors preview of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The pair also chat Jim Ryan’s claim on over 25 exclusives in development, Disco Elysium: Final Cut gets unbanned, rolling credits on Returnal, PSVR2, new […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:50 Major audio tech issues2:47 How have we been?4:13 What have we been playing?4:21 Returnal – Max loves it but Ryan is furious and defeated18:13 Even more Resident Evil Village thoughts26:26 Max rolls credits on It Takes Two and NieR Replicant32:14 Hood: Outlaws and Legends initial impressions36:40 Inform […]

Thanks to Capcom Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending time wandering around a giant castle and fighting werewolves in Resident Evil Village. How does RE VIllage hold up compared to the recent remakes? How does it tie into Resident Evil: Biohazard? Is it a must play PS5 title? Should we all still swoon for […]

200 episodes. 4 years. Lots of hours of content. This week Ryan and Max are joined by OG co-host and co-founder of For The Players, Josh Saunders, to celebrate this momentous occasion. Join the trio as they reminisce on the beginnings and growing of one of the top PlayStation podcasts made in Australia.They also chat […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:46 Ryan is already sick of his Vaccination Beard2:44 How have we been?7:54 What have we been playing?8:10 Ryan is gunning for the Days Gone platinum12:20 Max’s initial thoughts on Nier Replicant17:41 Max returns to Resident Evil VII19:12 Resident Evil Village preview footage23:18 Max talks new COD Zombies25:03 […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:37 Intro1:44 Ryan is trying to grow a vaccination beard?5:41 How have we been?6:48 Quick thoughts on Wrestlemania7:49 What have we been playing?7:57 DOOM 3 VR Impressions (code provided by Bethesda ANZ)15:18 More Trials of Cold Steel IV thoughts (code provided by Bandai Namco Aus)16:08 Outriders review (code provided […]

Jason Schreier is dropping bombs and this time its at PlayStation. This week he penned an article for Bloomberg where he discusses Sony’s “new obsession with blockbusters is stirring unrest” and their plans to unnecessarily remake Uncharted and The Last of Us, along with Sony Bend being ostensibly disregarded and disrespected. Join Ryan and Max […]

Since rolling credits on Death Stranding both Ryan and Max have constantly wondered what the future holds for Kojima Productions.Well, thankfully, Kojima Productions artist Yoji Shinkawa has mentioned that something is coming. What could it be? Death Stranding 2? Silent Hills? The pair also chat DOOM Eternal DLC, It Takes Two, PSN stores being shut […]

Ryan is joined by Paul from Player2.net.au to share their thoughts on the upcoming faming title, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Review code provided by Turn Left Distribution. Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life […]

The Australian Classification Board is at it again! Another game has been refused classification. This time it’s Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss whether the Classification Board is right in it’s decision, or are they behind the times? The pair also chats the new PSVR Controllers, Marvel’s Avengers coming […]

Well, would you look at that. The deal is set in stone. Zenimax is now officially owned by Microsoft.With the deal now locked in Phil Spencer has come out and added to the discussion around exclusivity and whether Bethesda properties are now only on Xbox or PC. Turns out Spencer is just as vague as […]

GTA V is fast approaching 8 years since release and it’s third console generation appearance. However, it is being reported that the Remastered version coming to PlayStation 5 this year is more than a “simple port”. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about their expectations on GTA in this current generation and what they […]

Over the past week Sony released a State of Play to showcase a number of upcoming releases for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.In the associated Blog Post it was clearly communicated what was to be expected in this digital showcase, however there is still a large consensus that it was a “disappointment” because it […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:36 Intro1:46 We are both in pain6:17 Our Get Less Fat Update8:59 What have we been playing?10:15 Updated thoughts on Little Nightmares II13:52 Max finished the new COD Zombies Easter Egg16:10 Also early impressions on Persona 5 Strikers18:58 Ryan isn’t smart enough for The Pedestrian23:28 But he rolled credits […]

Wanna hear something crazy?A PlayStation Studios game is coming to Xbox! Last year it was reported that due to licensing rules, Sony San Diego would be bringing the long exclusive MLB The Show series to the competitors console. Join Ryan and Max as they chat about this piece of news along with a review of […]

Another week goes by and more Silent Hill Remake/Return rumours come to light. Recently the composer for Silent Hill has heavily hinted on a project “you’re hoping to hear about”. There has been so much smoke around this horror franchise’s future there has to be fire, right? Join Ryan and Max as they discuss these […]

The first big PlayStation exclusive for the year, Housemarque’s Returnal, has been delayed. With Returnal being Housemarque’s first dive outside of their top down, dual stick, independent pedigree Ryan & Max wonder if this date shift is a bad sign. They also discuss new info around #PS5 shortages, EA’s new studio, Max’s review for Atelier […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 The Man Shake0:18 Intro Music0:36 Intro1:49 Max isn’t in the studio!2:14 How have we been?3:07 2021 Get Less Fat Update6:11 What have we been playing?6:16 Hitman III first impressions15:39 Inform The Players (this week in PlayStation news)15:50 Cyberpunk 2077 is “biggest digital launch of any game ever.”18:33 Resident Evil Village Showcase – Release […]

In a move that no one could predict, Star Wars games are no longer exclusively made by EA with word of Ubisoft working on a new title.What does this mean for the future of Star Wars games? TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:22 How have we been?3:30 For The Players: Fuelled By The Man Shake5:59 What […]

Welcome to 2021! New year, same awesome PlayStation podcast. Join Ryan and Max as they dive into all the news that dropped over the Christmas break, upcoming games that you should be excited about, and kicking off the 2021 Video Games Draft. TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:41 Happy new year!1:52 How have we been?4:05 Max […]

As the year closes out we take a look back at 2020 and the games that released to discuss which title stood out the most to become the Game of The Year! Join Ryan and Max as they discuss what titles they have had the best time with this year, as well as the worst. […]

After 8 years Cyberpunk 2077 has finally hit the PlayStation and it is….. rough! However, we need to admit something. We were wrong about Cyberpunk 2077.Both Ryan and Max have been on the record saying the game would perform horribly on the PS4 (which is true) however they have also stated that the game’s story, […]

For as long as there has been plans for an Uncharted movie there has been a Metal Gear Solid movie plan by it’s side. However unlike Nathan Drake, there has been no movement at the Solid Snake station… until this week! Reports have dropped that Oscar Issac has been lined up for the titular role. […]

Thanks to Ubisoft Australia, Ryan and Max have been spending the last couple days with Immortals: Fenyx Rising. What happens when you take Breath of The Wild, add a little bit of Ubisoft’s open world design, and drench it in Greek mythology? One awesome must play game! Immortals Fenyx Rising™ brings grand mythological adventure to […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:28 Black Friday and exercise4:16 How have we been?6:31 Ryan’s Broken PS5 Update9:30 What have we been playing?9:35 We have been Playing Immortals: Fenyx Rising11:01 Max has been playing Minecraft on PS5?12:00 Max’s Astro’s Playroom speed run grind13:37 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales final review21:32 Inform the Players (this week in PlayStation […]

This is true. No lie. Ryan’s PS5 is broken and won’t stop over heating. He is truly heartbroken. Join Ryan and Max as they discuss the hardware issues, the Capcom leaked slate, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, along with reviews of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Demon’s Souls. TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:20 How have we […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:35 The Next Generation is now The Current Generation2:00 So we have already modified our PS5s…4:03 How have we been?6:00 The PlayStation 5 Day 1 experience11:41 The PS5 Hardware impressions19:35 The DualSense impressions33:12 The PS5 Games impressions34:20 Astro’s PlayRoom review41:42 Demon’s Souls impressions46:58 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on PS5 impressions56:15 Devil May […]

Ryan is joined by Paul James from Player2.net.au to chat Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin delivers a side scrolling action platformer with RPG elements and a sprinkle of farming simulation for good measure. How does this all come together to be, as Paul put it, a game of the year […]

Thanks to Ubisoft Australia, Ryan and Max have spent the last couple days with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. How does the title follow AC Origins and Odyssey? Is Eivor a likeable character?Is the Viking theme awesome? Is this a must grab game for Next-Gen? Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed by […]

PS5 games are expensive! Especially here in Australia where retailers are asking for $120 rrp even after just buying a $750 console. So for this week Ryan and Max went through all the launch titles coming to PlayStation 5 and provide you a list of the games you must play. They also provide reviews on […]

Even with the PS5 right around the corner, there are still a tonne of games coming out! This week saw the release of Watch Dogs: Legion & The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. In this weeks episode join Ryan & Max as they drop their initial review & impressions for both of these releases. They […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:40 For The Players is now on Soundcloud2:10 Call to arms!~2:37 How have we been?4:07 Ryan’s doing The Man Challenge5:45 What have we been playing?6:07 Max’s Ghost of Tsushima Legends review10:57 Death Stranding on PC impressions12:52 Star Wars Squadrons and VR impressions19:34 Ryan’s pushing through Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time20:56 […]