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Join Jess and Craig this week to catch you up on the latest news, games we have been playing and look ahead to Summer Gaming. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 25:08 Weeks Biggest Releases 30:20 Deal of the Week Assassin's Creed Mirage PRE-ORDERS EA Family Bundle  32:15 Summer Game Fest Preview 54:05 What We’ve Been Playing 1:12:00 News ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

Joining Dony this episode is our very own Pure Dead Craig and special guest Joseph from The Trophy Room Podcast. The three of them dissect the much discussed and much analysed first PlayStation showcase in 18 months. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intros 04:45 Prior expectations for the showcase 12:15 Where is the FF16 demo? 14:00 A rare positive: a good mix of games 16:30 Second half of 2023 is stacked for gamers 19:00 How will this showcase impacts the Xbox Showcase 25:20 A lacklustre start from Haven 29:45 Crime Boss: Rockay City is the GOTY 32:11 Is Assassin's Creed Mirage really the highlight? 36:00 The games that stood out and left an impression 44:00 Foam Stars is the real GOTY 48:00 A great showing from PSVR2 1:09:20 Games are getting far too big  1:17:35 Do PS and Xbox have enough 1st Party Studios? 1:31:10 What was missing from the showcase? 1:39:20 What Playstation content do we expect to see at Summer Games Fest 1:45:03 Are Sony purposely sandbagging? 1:51:00 How hyped for Spider-Man 2 are we? Dony - @DonyzTweets  Craig - @PureDeadGaming Joseph - @PSTrophyRoom

This episode of the Pure Dead Gaming podcast is taken from our live post-show, which was streamed live on YouTube directly after Sony's showcase. Join Jess, Craig and Dony as they go through the event game by game, giving thoughts and reacting to viewer feedback. ------------------------------------------ PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Dony @DonyzTweets >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 24:47 Weeks Biggest Releases 32:35 Deal of the Week 33:19 Internet Memories 53:30 What We’ve Been Playing 1:20:47 News 1:49:49 Movie Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves 2023 ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

Welcome to the first episode of Pure Dead PlayStation, a new fortnightly podcast focussing on all things PlayStation.  Join host Dony alongside by Ben from Grumpy Gamers and BMG from the PSN Party Podcast.  The team have a chat around some of the latest news, they look into what they want from the rumoured PlayStation Showcase, and finally discuss their thoughts on how PlayStation’s 2023 year is going. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:12 Sony closing down Pixel Opus 13:15 Should PlayStation be removing the PS Plus Collection 26:20 Guerilla confirm Horizon Forbidden West sold 8.4m copies 31:20 What do we want to see from the rumoured PlayStation Showcase? 40:00 What hardware and first party games will we see 48:11 Will we see any surprises before the end of the year 51:11 What have been playing 1:04:00 Let’s talk about PlayStation's 2023 so far 1:07:00 What we want to see from PlayStion’s first studios 1:22:50 Live service games are coming, will any come this year? 1:30:30 Are we excited about any of Sony’s cross-media endeavours?  Dony - @Donyztweets Ben - @GrumpyGamersPod BmG - @BaldManGamer

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 12:00 Weeks Biggest Releases 27:37 Deal of the Week 28:38 Xbox - State of Play 42:57 What We’ve Been Playing 53:17 News 1:13:38 Movie Review: Tango & Cash 1989 ---------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 20:40 Xbox/Activision Update 35:35 Weeks Biggest Releases 39:35 Deal of the Week May the Fourth Be With You Sale XBOX Dredge 41:35 Can we Trust Day One Releases 1:06:35 What We’ve Been Playing 1:35:20 News ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

Join Craig, Dony and guest Lono, content creator in the gaming space and the face of Reforge Gaming as they discuss the biggest talking points in the video game space from April including the very latest on the UK government's Competition and Markets decision to prevent Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. ------------------------------ SOCIALS Dony @DonyzTweets Craig @PureDeadCraig Lono @ReforgeGaming You can catch Lono Reforge Gaming Youtube Channel -------------------------------- For everything else Pure Dead Gaming, head to https://bio.link/puredeadgaming

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 23:38 Week’s Biggest Releases 39:34 Deal of the Week 41:02 What We’ve Been Playing 54:15 News 1:14:45 Movie Review: Kill Her Goats [2023] ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

Join Craig, Jess, Dony & Ben as they discuss Hogwarts Legacy! Join as they discuss the game's storyline, character development, gameplay mechanics, and all the secrets and surprises that await players in this immersive adventure. Grab your wand, hop on your broomstick, and get ready to delve into the wizarding world. Warning: This podcast will contain major spoilers, so if you haven't played the game yet, proceed with caution! ------------------------------ SOCIALS Dony @DonyzTweets Craig @PureDeadCraig Ben @GrumpyGamerBen Jess @PureDeadJess ------------------------------- Ben is part of the Grumpy Gamers podcast, which delivers weekly podcast episodes, video content on YouTube and live streams on Twitch. Follow their brand @GrumpyGamersPod on Twitter. -------------------------------- For everything else Pure Dead Gaming, head to https://bio.link/puredeadgaming

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 16:40 Week’s Biggest Releases 32:00 What We’ve Been Playing 44:25 News 1:07:53 Movie Review: The Super Marios Bros. Movie [2023] ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 15:20 Week’s Biggest Releases 19:18 Deal of the Week 20:59 What We’ve Been Playing 43:16 News 1:07:53 Movie Review: Tetris [2023] ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 23:10 Week’s Biggest Releases 27:15 Deal of the Week 27:10 WrestleMania 39 57:52 What We’ve Been Playing 1:08:55 News 1:25:00 Movie Review: Joysticks [1983] ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

Join Craig, Dony and guest Paul, creator and editor for @ThistleDoGaming on YouTube as they discuss the biggest talking points in the video game space from March. ------------------------------ SOCIALS Dony @DonyzTweets Craig @PureDeadCraig Paul @PaulTyreGaming You can catch Paul on Thistle'Do Gaming on Youtube every Thursday at 6pm (UK) -------------------------------- For everything else Pure Dead Gaming, head to https://bio.link/puredeadgaming

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 19:23 Week’s Biggest Releases 44:10 Deal of the Week 45:20 What We’ve Been Playing 1:05:05 News ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

In this episode, we delve into the iconic Final Fantasy 7, the 1997 classic that changed the landscape of RPGs forever. Hosted by @Donyztweets, we are joined by special guests @TheFinnSteele and Darryl from @FFunion. Together, we discuss the story, characters, and gameplay mechanics that made Final Fantasy 7 a beloved classic. We explore the game's iconic moments, such as the opening bombing mission, the death of Aerith, and the final battle against Sephiroth. We also discuss the game's themes of environmentalism, loss, and redemption and how they still resonate with gamers today. Join us as we revisit one of the most influential video games of all time and discuss its impact on the gaming industry and its lasting legacy. Pure Dead Gaming: https://twitter.com/PureDeadGaming Dony: https://twitter.com/DonyzTweets Finn: https://twitter.com/TheFinnSteele Darryl https://twitter.com/ffunion >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 12:33 Week’s Biggest Releases 27:14 Deal of the Week 28:05 Stupid News 43:15 What We’ve Been Playing 1:15:00 News 1:00:50 Movie Review: Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

Join Jess, Craig & Andy this week as they discuss console rumours and review the season finale of HBO's The Last of Us. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 16:37 Week’s Biggest Releases 24:01 Deal of the Week 30:30 What We’ve Been Playing 46:02 News 1:00:50 The Last of Us TV Show EP9 Review  (*Spoilers for TLOU Part 2* 1:23:39) ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro and tomfoolery 27:49 Week’s Biggest Releases 32:15 Topic of Discussion: Writing In Gaming 49:15 What We’ve Been Playing 1:03:32 News 1:26:28 The Last of Us TV Show EP8 Review  ----------------------------------------- PureDeadGaming.com Brand @puredeadgaming Craig @puredeadcraig Jess @xjesix Andy @AKGarfunkel >>Pure Dead Gaming Merchandise<< For everything else visit https://bio.link/puredeadgaming Theme Song by David Finlayson Sound from Zapsplat.com

Join Craig, Dony and Alex as they round up the events of February in the gaming space. ------------------------------ SOCIALS Dony @DonyzTweets Craig @PureDeadCraig Alex @CrossButtonVR (A Beginners' Journey into #PSVR2| Part of @thecrossplayers) -------------------------------- For everything else Pure Dead Gaming, head to https://bio.link/puredeadgaming