For decades, PlayStation consoles have brought incredible games and unforgettable stories to millions of gamers— and Beyond has been there every step of the way. Join passionate PlayStation experts Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin, and Akeem Lawanson for witty, insightful analysis of the latest PlayStation news, must-play games, and everything coming to PlayStation 5. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of PlayStation, Beyond is your ultimate PlayStation podcast.
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Marvel's Wolverine: Not Quite Worth The Wait - Beyond 958
We've played Wolverine and we have a lot to say. From its combat and much more, it's just not quite what we were hoping for after the sky-high bar set by the three excell
Sep 10 1 h 07 min
9 Games We’re Dying to See More of at gamescom 2026 - Beyond 957
Gamescom is rapidly approaching and this week, we run down a handful of games we’re looking forward to seeing more of there: returning faves like The Witcher 3: Songs of
Aug 19 1 h 06 min
Between Wolverine & Tokon, Marvel Fans With PS5s Are Eatin' Good This Fall - Beyond 956
This week, we’re joined our old pal Mitchell Saltzman, who’s the best there is at what he does - and what he does… is play video games with Wolverine in them, apparently.
Aug 13 1 h 11 min
Sony Doubles Down on No Discs, God of War Show Recast Rumors & August’s Weirdest Indies - Beyond 955
Look, it’s a hectic time of year for us, and we’re a little scattered, so this week we’re taking the show on the road and off the beaten path in Big Walk, the new co-op i
Aug 5 42 min
Marvel’s Wolverine, God of War Laufey & The Resident Evil Movie Made Our Comic-Con - Beyond 954
That’s a wrap on San Diego Comic-Con for us! Joined by our old pal, ex-IGN and current comedian Mike Drucker, we break down our highlights (and uh, other moments) from th
Jul 29 1 h 14 min
What is PlayStation Actually Doing Right This Generation? - Beyond 953
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Is Sony losing its way? This week on Beyond, we try to look at the bright side of the current state of PlayStation, wh
Jul 15 1 h 17 min
Sony Killing Physical Games is Killing Our PS6 Hype - Beyond 952
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It’s been another rough week for the games industry. Most recently, Xbox’s ruthless “restructuring” has left thousands
Jul 8 1 h 16 min
GTA 6 Is Already Outselling Everything Else - Beyond 951
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This week on Beyond! Jada Griffin is hosting again and like GTA 6 she is getting away with whatever she wants! She’s j
Jul 1 1 h 35 min
Everyone’s Celebrating Big Anniversaries Except Sony, What Gives? - Beyond 950
It feels like everyone’s celebrating milestone anniversaries… except Sony. The original PlayStation turned 30 two years ago, the PS2 hit 25, and the PS3 is now 20, and al
Jun 24 1 h 07 min
Who's The Best PlayStation Character (NOT Owned By Sony?) | IGN Live 2026 - Beyond 949
In a very special IGN Live edition of Beyond, we're deciding which video game character from a non-Sony franchise deserves to be made an honorary PlayStation mascot. Some
Jun 6 30 min
God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall & More! June State of Play - Beyond 948
Sony kicked off the summer of gaming with a pretty hefty State of Play. We got first looks at God of War Laufey, a very extended (and pretty violent) look at Marvel's Wol
Jun 3 45 min
If GTA 6 is Delayed (Again) Here Are Some Backup Plans - Beyond 947
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GTA 6’s third trailer has not yet dropped as of this recording, which makes the wait unt
May 16 1 h 04 min
PlayStation Loses Even More Money on Multiplayer - Beyond 946
This week, we're talking about some extremely expensive big-ticket items in the world of game development. From Sony's recent financial earnings reporting a $765 million
May 13 1 h 01 min
Mortal Kombat 2, Resident Evil & The New Era of Gaming Movies - Beyond 945
This week, we’re talking about video game movies again! Specifically, Mortal Kombat 2, which we loved. Resident Evil’s trailer dropped last week, and the internet seems d
May 7 1 h 08 min
From Saros to Vampire Crawlers, What Makes a Roguelike We Rogue-Love? - Beyond 944
Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced is officially real. Can you believe it?! Ubisoft has unveiled the AC Black Flag remake after weeks of leaks, and we're breaking down
Apr 29 1 h 37 min
Is 2026 The Year Hollywood Finally Figures Out Video Game Movies? - Beyond 943
Well, maybe! So far, we’ve had Return to Silent Hill, Iron Lung and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which were varying degrees of successful depending who you ask, but stil
Apr 22 58 min
Bloodborne’s Getting a Movie, We Have Some Questions - Beyond 942
A Bloodborne animated feature film is in the works from Sony Pictures and Jacksepticeye, which is a better Bloodborne-related announcement than… no Bloodborne announcemen
Apr 15 1 h 08 min
How Romeo is a Dead Man Uses Practical Effects To Melt Faces, Suda51 Interview - Beyond 941
This week Max and Brian are joined by the legendary Goichi Suda, AKA SUDA51, and James Mountain from Grasshopper Manufacture, who’ll be translating! SUDA 51 is the direct
Apr 7 25 min
If a PS5 Pro is $900, What Does This Mean for PlayStation 6? - Beyond 940
Once again, Sony has raised the price of PlayStation hardware, with a PS5 base model selling for $150 more than its 2020 launch price. The PS5 Pro, which had a hefty pric
Apr 1 1 h 00 min
Looking Back At The Great PSN Hack, Fifteen Years Later - Beyond 939
NOTE: due to some technical issues, this week’s episode is audio only.
After almost 20 years, Sony is reportedly retiring The PlayStation Network’s name and logo. What t
Mar 25 35 min
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Really around a 4/5 for me, but I’ve got to counteract the basement troll Fox News crowd giving 1’s because The hosts occasionally DARE to mention inequalities in our society and show compassion for marginalized groups and, ya know, LIBS BAD… The show is enjoyable to listen to, the hosts are knowledgeable about their field, and the content is solid. Some other podcasts bring a little more spice, fun, and humor to the table, but this is a solid one.
ActorGuy123 · Aug 2022
Always very informative, especially now when a lot of us can’t get ahold of a PS5. We can learn and kind of live vicariously through them till we can get one.
Herron Addict 62 · Nov 2020
I enjoy the game-related content of this show and have used it as my primary source of PlayStation news. I recommend trying it for that reason, and with hope you will stick with it. I like the goofy humor!
For me there is a particular host whose voice is difficult to listen to, and that person doesn’t have an off-switch so the ramble tends to go on for minutes at a time. This made me unfortunately unsubscribe. There is however a lot of good stuff here so give it a shot, perhaps your listening tastes will be different.
netsentry · Nov 2020
The crew are fantastic! Incredibly funny and insightful across all things PlayStation. Love the content, keep it coming! Beyond!
ailee.lover · Sep 2020
I’ve been listening to Beyond since Max was the host. I loved it with Brian, Max, and Jonathon. Then, when Jonathon became the host it was amazing. I loved memory cards and the fun segments like Trophy Trivia and News Crunch. It was fun, light hearted, informative and most of all, had heart. Ever since he left it’s felt directionless and at times frustrating to listen to. Refusing to cover Hogwarts Legacy, hyping up Forspoken, and most recently their praise for the PlayStation Showcase and then backtracking their opinions about it the very next episode. The podcast lacks well thought out discussion, diversity of opinion, and it seems too biased. Further, the Beyond Crew cannot take any criticism. I don’t believe any should be personally attacked, but there is no denying the show has struggled as of late but they either cannot see it or don’t want to admit it.
Deavertido · Jun 2023
This show used to be one of my favorites, especially among other PlayStation podcasts, but wow how has the show fallen off. The just Max says some ridiculous, completely non relevant stuff all the time and cuts people off as they are talking. Almost no news is talked about weekly other than the highlights that are a week old.
The Mad_Viking · Jan 2024
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