This week on PS This Is Awesome, Fred and Jake break down a packed slate of PlayStation news as 2026 kicks off. We run through the newly announced PlayStation Plus Essential games for January, including Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper, and talk about how this lineup sets the tone for the year ahead. The conversation shifts to reflection and fun with PushSquare’s PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2025, sparking discussion about just how much happened in gaming over the past twelve months — and how easy it is to forget some big moments.

We also dive into fresh PS6 speculation, as reports around component and RAM shortages raise questions about how long Sony might stretch the PS5 generation and what that means for future hardware plans. Horror fans get some exciting news as the Silent Hill producer shares a goal of releasing one new Silent Hill game per year, building on the success of the Silent Hill 2 remake and reigniting hope for the franchise’s future. The episode closes on a somber but important note, as we honor the legacy of Vince Zampella, co-creator of Call of Duty and a major force behind Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi series, whose impact on modern shooters and the industry at large cannot be overstated.

We also highlight new releases hitting PlayStation this week, including the action-packed Bunny Rampage: History of Revenge and the cozy survival builder I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival. It’s a balanced episode of reflection, speculation, and excitement as PlayStation heads into a new year.

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