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The PlayStation Access Podcast returns, and this time out the team are discussing their favourite games of the year. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Balatro via Astrobot - these are the games we loved in 2024 - but only one can be crowned the Access Game of the Year 2024.

What games were you obsessed with this year? Did we miss any of your favourites? Make sure you vote in our Access Game of the Year Poll, and let us know who you voted for in the comments!

Access Game of the Year Poll: https://forms.gle/rUGy4Komt5ks36gB7

PlayStation Access is the official YouTube channel of PlayStation UK - a vibrant, welcoming community celebrating all things PlayStation. Join us for weekly livestreams, list features and in-depth coverage on all your favourite games.

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The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time out, the team are chatting about things in games they are obsessed with. From repeating time trials to shave off seconds, to filling the map, finding all collectibles and grinding - we all have parts of games we become consumed by.

What obsessions do you have? Do you have to clear the map? Or do you like to goof around in games? Maybe trophy hunting is a big part of your gaming routine? Let us know in the comments!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Supermassive Games to talk all about their upcoming title The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020.

They also share their horror inspirations, discuss the creative process behind their intricate branching narratives, and reveal what it's like to work with stars of film & TV.

What is your favourite Supermassive Games title? We can't wait for Directive 8020 as the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology begins!

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With all the incredible reveals at the latest PlayStation State of Play, the Access gang couldn't wait to get on the sofa and talk all about the fantastic games that are coming to PS5.

From Ghost of Yōtei, to Hell Is Us, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, there is much to discuss. The announcement of imminent Astro Bot DLC in the form of speedrun levels has the team feeling competitive - and a nail-biting quiz has controversial results.

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. Charles tells us all about the return of Broken Sword, the challenges the studio faced in bringing classic PS1 title Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars to PS5, and more. Originally released in 1996, the new version of this charming point-and-click adventure boasts incredible 4K visuals and remastered audio.

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is out now on PS5, and director Charles Cecil shares fascinating stories about working on adventure games, meeting fans and the thinking behind that infamous goat puzzle. That goat still haunts some of us...

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To celebrate the release of Astro Bot, the team are chatting all about this incredible new adventure on the latest PlayStation Access Podcast.

The team share their favourite platforming games and build their platforming hall of fame - prepare for some nostalgic callbacks!

ALSO Amy recently visited Team Asobi in Japan and tells us about the trip. The rest of the team weren't jealous at all...

There's also a platforming game quiz devised by Rosie which descends into utter chaos.

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It's time talk about our most wanted PS5 games. With all the incredible reveals from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on.

There are many amazing new PS5 games on the way, so each member of the team discusses three titles they are excited for, with a couple of honourable mentions thrown in.

What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #podsquad across socials and let us know!

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The time has come for the team to confess their gaming sins.

From underhand boss strategies to trolling innocent newbies and despicable treatment of NPCs, the gang certainly have some skeletons in the closet - and we are going to rate them out of 10 to find out who has committed the worst gaming sin.

Have you committed any gaming sins? Use #podsquad and confess to us!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are sharing their favourite boss fights - from classic RPG encounters to gruelling action-packed battles, we build our boss hall of fame!

The gang also briefly get distracted by delicious takeaway food chat, and the BossBusters go head-to-head in a tricky boss quiz!

What are your favourite boss fights? Use #podsquad across socials and let us know!

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With festival season in full swing, the Access gang thought it would be fun to create our own dream gaming music festival! Featuring our favourite game soundtracks, performances from talented composers and even appearances from videogame characters. We also decide what food should be available at the event, which characters would be the worst to share a tent with, and who would be a nightmare to crowdsurf.

What videogame soundtracks, fictional characters and real-life musicians would you want to see headline the festival? And which characters do you think would make the best campmates (or maybe, the worst?) Use #podsquad and let us know across socials!

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Rosie has been playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and absolutely loving it - so she's sharing many of her favourite discoveries and encounters so far. We'll be avoiding spoilers in this chat, as the gang also share their favourite wider Soulslike and Elden Ring experiences.

Are you playing Shadow of the Erdtree? Or have you already conquered the epic DLC? Maybe you're new to the genre and Elden Ring is your first taste of Soulslike goodness? Use #podsquad and let us know across socials or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment on the video version of the pod!

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With all the incredible reveals from the recent State of Play and Summer Game Fest, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on.

There are many amazing PS5 games on the way - we struggled to keep this list to just 10! Each member of the team discusses two titles they are excited for, with a couple thrown in that they all wanted to chat about.

What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #vodsquad across socials or pop over to our YouTube channel and let us know in the comments section of the video pod!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team have been set a tricky challenge - to each pick 6 games to bring with them to PlayStation Paradise Island.

They must pick a game for each of the following categories:

- An epic time sink to help fill the days (so, a game that lasts a long time)

- Multiplayer game you can beat everyone at (for the the regular beach meet-up)

- A game to play when you are feeling homesick

- A game to help get your anger out when a storm destroys your hut

- A game with great AI companions (for when you're felling lonely)

- A game that features a desert island or coastal region

But that's not all! We're making it competitive and letting YOU decide who had the best picks. Keep your eyes on the YouTube channel community tab in the coming days (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayStationAccess/community) for the poll to choose our winner!

What six games would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the gang are sharing their favourite games of the year so far - and there are some surprises! 2024 has been full of incredible titles so it's been quite the challenge for the hosts to just pick a few to talk about each.

We also hear about your beloved 2024 titles, the hosts take on the latest clue quiz, and Dave talks about his excitement at continuing the Final Fantasy 7 playthrough on the channel.

What are your favourite games of the year so far? Use #podsquad and let us know!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Adam Vian from SFB Games to talk about their terrifying survival horror title Crow Country, coming to PS4 & PS5 on 9 May.

From discussing the influences behind their latest game, reliving horrifying theme park ride experiences to delving into what makes sthe ultimate survival horror experience, this week's PlayStation Access Podcast is a must listen for fans of horror.

Adam also talks about his incredible collection of older PlayStation titles and highlights some of his favourites. These are some seriously lesser known games - some of them even Rosie hasn't heard of before. Oh, and we also pit Rosie against Adam in a tricky survival horror quiz!

What is your favourite survival horror title? Do you have any hidden gems from the genre that you would recommend? Let us know in the comments!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by BAFTA nominated actor and founder & CEO of Surgent Studios Abubakar Salim. From acting in games to making them - our special guest starred in Assassin's Creed Origins and now is Game Director for their first game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

Join us for a fascinating discussion about game development, announcing their studio's first ever game to the world, and what makes Tales of Kenzera: Zau such a special title.

Abubakar also shares the games that inspired his younger self, chats about his career in games and the character of Bayek, and we test Dave with a particularly tricky quiz.

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*SPOILER WARNING* Do not listen to this unless you've finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!

Rob and Rosie are joined on this very special podcast by Amy, huge Final Fantasy fan, to chat all things FFVII Rebirth.

They've each finished the story of Rebirth and can't wait any longer to talk about that ending! What does the ending mean for our beloved characters and for the future of the series? If you too have reached the game's epic conclusion, join us for some spoilerific chat!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are discussing those magical game worlds that transported them to another time and place. From the beautiful open worlds of Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, to the incredibly imaginative realms of Bioshock Infinite and Dishonored - games have such a powerful way of sweeping us off to some truly remarkable places.

The gang also chat about how they've met friends through games, Rosie shares her plans to create characters from her boyfriend list in Tekken 8's character creator, and hiring an entire cinema screen to play games. We should definitely do that at some point.

What are the game worlds that mean the most to you? Use #podsquad and let us know in the comments or across socials!

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Don your funeral garb for the latest PlayStation Access Podcast - not only are we talking about the greatest videogame deaths, but we are saying goodbye to Ash as she evolves into a her final form. We also find time for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Rosie's confusing Lord of the Rings recap. While it's sad to say farewell to Ash, the podcast will continue, so see you again in two weeks!

Do you have comments and questions for the gang? Use #podsquad across socials to send them in!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Samantha Béart to talk about all things romance in videogames, what it was like to bring Karlach to life, and their work on Baldur’s Gate 3 and beyond.

Do you have comments and questions for the gang? Use #podsquad across socials to send them in!

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