Episode 411 of PS This Is Awesome dives into a mix of PlayStation news, industry speculation, and creative fan innovation. We start with The Last of Us TV series, as HBO’s Chief Content Officer suggests the show could wrap up after Season 3 — potentially shorter than earlier plans — sparking a conversation about adaptation fatigue, pacing, and how much story is really left to tell. From there, we shift into the wild world of modding with a fan-built handheld PS4, raising big questions about portability, practicality, and whether PlayStation should take handheld gaming more seriously in the future.

The episode also tackles growing speculation around the PlayStation 6, with analysts suggesting the next console may arrive later than expected due to factors like RAM shortages and the massive shadow of GTA 6. We break down what a longer PS5 lifecycle could mean for hardware refreshes, first-party output, and player expectations. On the service side, Sony’s PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for February gives us plenty to react to, featuring Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

We round things out with a look at Sony’s newly filed controller patent that could let players customize button placement via touchscreens, Capcom’s community-driven Mega Man boss design contest, and fresh rumors pointing toward a possible OLED PlayStation Portal later this year. It’s an episode full of “what if” moments — blending official news, grassroots creativity, and informed speculation about where PlayStation might be heading next.

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Episode 410 of PS This Is Awesome is packed with PlayStation news, speculation, and fresh releases as Fred and Jake break down one of the busiest news cycles of the year so far. Fred shares his continued time with Arc Raiders and GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra, Jake talks about beating Outerworlds 2 while the duo reacts to major industry rumors — including reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch digitally first to prevent leaks, potentially reshaping how blockbuster games release going forward.

The conversation heats up with talk of a rumored PlayStation State of Play in February, sparking speculation about what Sony might show early in 2026, alongside a newly announced historical Italian adventure becoming a PS5 console exclusive. The guys also discuss the surprising confirmation that Fable is coming to PS5 in Autumn 2026, marking a major moment for the franchise as it expands beyond Xbox for the first time.

On the media side, Christopher Judge’s endorsement of the upcoming God of War TV series casting helps ease fan concerns, while PS VR2 owners get a win as Synth Riders adds a timed exclusive Queen track following Beat Saber’s quiet exit. The episode wraps with a broader look at Sony’s evolving business strategy, including the company spinning off its iconic television division — a symbolic shift for one of gaming’s most influential brands.

With a stacked lineup of new game releases and thoughtful discussion on PlayStation’s future, Episode 410 delivers insight, hype, and perspective for fans who want to stay ahead of what’s next.

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Episode 409 Title: Boilers, Shovelware, and Strange Returns

Episode 409 Summary:

This week on PS This Is Awesome!, Fred and Jake break down what they’ve been playing, with Fred diving into ARC RAIDERS and the nostalgic beat-’em-up GI JOE: Wrath of Cobra, while Jake explores the sci-fi RPG depths of The Outer Worlds 2.

In the news, Rockstar confirms GTA 6 development continues uninterrupted after a boiler malfunction caused a scare at Rockstar North, Sony quietly wipes thousands of shovelware titles from the PS Store in a major cleanup move, Life Is Strange officially confirms its return with a full reveal coming next week, and Bungie’s MARATHON locks in a March 5th, 2026 release date. The episode wraps up with a packed rundown of new releases hitting PlayStation, including 2XKO, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Arknights: Endfield, Look Mum No Computer, MAVRIX, SEGA Football Club Champions, and the fairy-tale-meets-capitalism RPG Escape from Ever After.

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