Episode 517 of the Official PlayStation Podcast: Surprising Updates – PlayStation.Blog

Alright, so here’s the deal. Sid and Tim, those crazy cats, they’re at it again, chatting about video games like no tomorrow. This week, they dive into how System Shock 2 basically set the stage for everything we play now. Seriously, I never thought about it that way, but hey, you learn something new every day, right? Anyway—wait, did I tell you about the Summer Game Fest 2025? Yeah, they’re there too, checking out all the goodies.

So, what are we hyped about for next week? Kinda random, but there’s a game called Ruffy And The Riverside for PS5. Sounds like a jazz band name, doesn’t it? And get this, System Shock 2 is getting a 25th Anniversary Remaster. Like, who feels old now? Also, Black Desert’s hitting PS5. Oh! And Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. What’s that about? Just chilling on the sand or something?

Oh, right, there’s this big PS Store Promo happening. I mean, who doesn’t love a good deal? Save up to 70% on, like, select titles. Only until July 2, though. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!

By the way, Sucker Punch (not the movie, those game folks) are in Hokkaido. Something about learning ancient foraging skills for Ghost of Yōtei. Sounds intense? Cool, I guess.

Oh, and Climate Station’s coming to PS5 and PS VR2. It’s like this interactive story about climate science. Who knew science could be this fun or… playable?

Jumping around a bit—thanks to Dormilón for our theme song. It’s rad, just like my grandma’s vintage vinyl. That hit home, didn’t it?

Oh gosh, almost forgot! Sid Shuman is the Senior Director of Content Communications, and Tim Turi is the Content Communications Manager. Fancy titles, huh? I mean, I’d just tell people I talk about awesome stuff for a living. Feels like enough. Anyway, shoot them an email at [email protected] if you’ve got the itch to chat.

Remember, those game release dates can just up and change. They kinda do that. Cheers!