Official PlayStation Magazine-UK Podcast

Hitman 3 First Impressions | Hands-on in Dubai and Dartmoor

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:36:30 +0000

With the finale of the World Of Assassination Trilogy on the horizon, we sit down to discuss our first impressions. We’ve spent hours with the game’s first two levels, Dubai and Dartmoor. We discuss the gameplay, spoiler-free opinions on the story’s premise, and what could be next for the series and IO Interactive.

With Official PlayStation Magazine – UK issue 184 on sale now, this is your chance to her the stories behind the pages. Click the link below to listen to the team’s opinions and ramblings…

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Issue 155: Just Cause We Want To

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:28:13 +0000

If you’ve picked up the latest issue of the mag, then the use double-window panoramic cover has already made it pretty clear that Just Cause 4 will be one of the biggest and most explosive sandboxes of the year. We delve into our hands-on feature, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Project Judge, and way more in the podcast for this issue. Plus a bonus spooky little Halloween segment to get you in the mood for some chill this season.

With Official PlayStation Magazine – UK issue 155 on sale now, this is your chance to her the stories behind the pages. Click the link below to listen to the team’s opinions and ramblings…

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Issue 155: Just Cause We Want To

01:30 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – should you kill everyone using the Spartan Kick?
11:50 Devil May Cry V – how’s Dante shaping up in the newest Devil May Cry?
17:25 Life Is Strange 2 – is Jess a good or bad influence on her fictional younger brother?
25:03 Project Judge – is this the next big thing from Yakuza Studio?
32:28 428: Shibuya Scramble – are there any Japanese visual novels that are goofier?
37:42 Just Cause 4 – could this be the most explosive open world sandbox ever made?
46:35 Slime Rancher – what even is a plort?
51:03 Astro Bot Rescue Mission – is this the most charming VR platformer ever?
52:58 Transference – is being trapped in the VR realm just TOO scary?
58:55 Call of Cthulhu – could this be the official game of the board game (yes)?
56:13 Mega Man 11, Hollow Knight, Catastronauts, SNK: Tag Team Heroines, The Gardens Between Round Up
57:37 Welcome to the Horror Zone – what should you play this Halloween?

Issue 154: Red Dead Retalker

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:42:56 +0000

The big Wanted style poster on the front of our new issue makes it obvious – we’ve played Red Dead Redemption 2, and now we’ve sat down to talk about it. On top of that, we also dig deep into big new releases Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. If that’s not enough, we’ve also got a heap of Gamescom hands-on impressions to talk about, from Sekiro to Devil May Cry V, and a whole lot in between.

With Official PlayStation Magazine – UK issue 154 on sale now, this is your chance to her the stories behind the pages. Click the link below to listen to the team’s opinions and ramblings…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com with the subject line “Podcast Question”.

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Issue 154: Red Dead Retalker

01:10 Red Dead Redemption 2 – is it the best open world game ever made?
19:22 Spider-Man – will superhero games ever be the same again?
30:50 Shadow of the Tomb Raider – is it okay to steal an old woman’s gold?
44:00 Resident Evil 2 – why does G have that eye?
45:05 Biomutant – what’s all this about butt suffocation?
46:55 Devil May Cry V – what’s going on with Nero’s arms?
50:00 Sekiro – what can you do with a ningishu?
52:50 Cyberpunk 2077 – what did everyone think of the 50 minute gameplay demo?
55:05 Dead or Alive 6 – tentacles?
58:55 Call of Cthulhu – could this be the official game of the board game (yes)?
62:42 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan – how does it stack up against Until Dawn?
67:20 Twin Mirror – is it more Life Is Strange or Vampyr?
71:30 FMV games – what’s the deal with The Shape Shifting Detective and The Quiet Man?

Issue 153: The Assassin’s Creed Fancast

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:16:15 +0000

If you’ve seen the gorgeous covers of this issue, it’s no surprise that we’re going to be talking about Assassin’s Creed. The issue features over 25 pages of Assassin’s Creed features! Editor Ian Dean talks through everything he knows about Odyssey and his hands-on with Metro Exodus, Games Editor Oscar goes off on one about how good Yakuza Kiwami 2 is and his love for both Spyro and the first Uncharted game, and Staff Writer Jess gives the tasty scoop on Overcooked 2.

With Official PlayStation Magazine – UK issue 153 on sale now, this is your chance to her the stories behind the pages. Click the link below to listen to the team’s opinions and ramblings…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com with the subject line “Podcast Question”.

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Issue 153: The Assassin’s Creed Fancast

01:05 Uncharted fan film chat – is the live action Uncharted we’ve all been waiting for?
05:40 Uncharted chat – is the first Uncharted the best one?
10:50 Assassin’s Creed retrospective discussion – was Haytham right?
18:30 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – what’s new, how does it play, how many MEDUSAS are there?
27:45 Spyro Remastered lust – is it better than Crash Bandicoot?
31:05 Metro Exodus hands-on deep dive – how big are the bears?
36:30 Overcooked 2 – are you hungry for games?
40:00 Train Sim World – should Oscar be allowed to drive a train?
42:25 State of Mind – what narrative games should you be playing right now?
44:10 The Council – give it a go
45:00 Yakuza Kiwami 2 – is it one of the best remakes ever? Which Yakuza should you start with?
49:26 Questions begin “Qs”
49:54 What RE2-styled remake would you want?
56:05 Buzz chat – should it come back?
58:33 Henry Cavill cast as Geralt chat – who should play Roach?
61:45 Lovely special edition hardware talk – do you have anything fancy?

Issue 152: The Podcast Strikes Back

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:50:38 +0000

It’s sure been a little time, but Team OPM are back to both inform and entertain. Well, mostly entertain. They hope. Finally, the number one podcast for fans of listening to people laugh at their own jokes. And PlayStation games. Editor Ian goes into depth on his Darksiders III hands-on and the joys of various Texan chocolates, Games Editor Oscar sits down to talk through his Hitman 2 cover feature and why it’s still the best killing game series, and Staff Writer Jess tells all when it comes to her favourite ever game, a little-known JRPG from 20 years ago.

With Official PlayStation Magazine – UK issue 152 on sale now, this is your chance to her the stories behind the pages. Click the link below to listen to the team’s opinions and ramblings…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com with the subject line “Podcast Question”.

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Hitman 2 hands-on – OPM issue 152

01:17 Looking back at issue #150 and our favourite games on PlayStation
06:37 Ian stops talking about football, Jess starts talking about her favourite JRPG
13:32 Oscar talks about Abe’s Exoddus
15:52 Resident Evil 2
22:47 Code Vein
28:43 Darksiders III
36:46 Control
43:15 Hitman 2
52:17 Shadow of the Tomb Raider
57:00 Issue #152 roundup

Podcast Special – Bye Bye Matt

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:51:58 +0000

With editor Matthew Pellett leaving for new pastures, games editor Jen Simpkins and staff writer Ben Tyrer join him to talk about his time on the magazine, see how much he remembers of his reviews and put reader questions to the departing Matt.

The (now disbanded) team also talk about issue #132, now on shelves, and a Street Fighter character competition judged by Yoshinori Ono.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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Podcast Special – Bye Bye Matt

Resident Evil VII Hands On – Issue 131

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:23:03 +0000

After an extended holiday, Team OPM are back for the new year with a podcast full of everything you need to know about PlayStation in 2017. Editor Matt tells games editor Jen and staff writer Ben about his extensive hands on with Resi VII, while the team discuss the games they played over the winter break.

But that’s not all! This bumper episode also gives you a sneak peek inside OPM 131, with a look at the fiendishly difficult quiz of 2016 in the magazine…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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Resident Evil VII Hands On – Issue 131

PS4 Pro and Watch Dogs 2 – Minisode #10

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:35:36 +0000

With the PS4 Pro in stores ready for Christmas and Watch Dogs 2 brining a hacker’s playground to San Francisco, it’s an excellent week for PlayStation gamers. Games editor Jen Simpkins discusses her hands-on impressions of the console and the games she’s excited for, while staff writer Ben Tyrer chats about his time with Marcus Holloway and the Dedsec crew. Spoiler alert… He likes Wrench.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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PS4 Pro and Watch Dogs 2 – Minisode #10

Resident Evil VII and Watch Dogs 2 – Issue #129

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:00:09 +0000

Resident Evil VII is giving us chills and Watch Dogs 2 is dispensing thrills in our latest podcast. Editor Matthew Pellett and games editor Jen Simpkins discuss their hands on time with our double cover features this issue. That’s not the only game to get the OPM analysis, as Matt talks about his experiences with Skyrim Remastered.

Where’s Ben? Let’s just say the goat of shame needs a bit of extra shaming time with the absentee podcaster this month…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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Resident Evil VII and Watch Dogs 2 – Issue 129

PS VR Launch – Minisode 9

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:33:50 +0000

Did you get your PS VR headset and need some recommendations on what to play? This minisode sees games editor Jen Simpkins and staff writer Ben Tyrer put forward the games they love on Sony’s special new hardware.

Find out why Thumper is mesmerising the office and which VR game is the ultimate in fan service. Spoiler alert, it involves a caped crusader…

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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PS VR Launch – Minisode 9

PS VR Launch Special – Issue 128

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:04:14 +0000

PS VR and PS4 Pro are the big stories in our latest issue and we give you the details of the new systems from editor Matthew Pellett’s trip to New York and our hands-on time with Sony’s amazing new headset, to tie-in with our huge VR launch supplement that comes with the latest issue.

We also get revealing glimpses into the peculiarities of Team OPM this episode from staff writer Jen Simpkins’ fear of dolls to other staffer Ben Tyrer’s unhealthy addiction to FIFA Ultimate Team. He knows it hurts him, but he just card (you’re fired – pun ed) get enough.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or emailing opm@futurenet.com.

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PS VR Launch Special – Issue 128

PS4 Pro Hands On – Minisode 8

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:33:47 +0000

PS4 Pro’s release date might be 10 Nov, but we’ve already gone hands on with the powerful 4K console in New York. Editor Matthew Pellett fights the jetlag to tell you everything you want to know about PS4 Pro, from the transformative effect of HDR to how the console will benefit players sticking with 1080p TVs.

Crammed fuller than a tuna tin with new gaming goodness, the team also discuss PS VR and the games they’ve played, including Farpoint on PS4 Pro and Resi 7: Beginning Hour. Plus, find out what’s wrong with Staff Writer Ben Tyrer’s neck. It’s quite the story.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or just what you think of the podcast!

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PS4 Pro Hands On – Minisode 8

Destiny: Rise Of Iron and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Issue #127

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:09:06 +0000

Destiny: Rise Of Iron adorns our cover this month and we flew out to Seattle to play it. Staff writer Jen Simpkins gives the team the low down on how Bungie’s rejigging its amazing shooter once more, while editor Matthew Pellett discuss returning to the addictive MMO.

Ben Tyrer discuss his review of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and how it compares to a certain legendary shooter, while our reader questions gets us questioning the nature of DLC and expansion packs.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or just what you think of the podcast!

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Destiny: Rise Of Iron and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Issue #127

Issue #126 – Lara Returns

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:37:26 +0000

Just when we thought we had got over Lara Croft, the Tomb Raider rises again on PS4. Plus, she’s bringing more goodies than Santa on the 24th December, with VR, co-op and Zombies. Yes, we used the Z-word.

Editor Matthew Pellett went out to San Francisco for a whistlestop tour of Lara’s latest and tells staff writers Ben Tyrer and Jen Simpkins all about it. Meanwhile Jen regales the team with her adventures in virtual dating, while Ben makes some shocking conclusions of the films of M. Night Shyamalan and gets all excited about Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting@OPM_UK or just what you think of the podcast! 68geestx

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Issue #126 – Lara Returns

Issue #125 – The Hot 50

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:09:44 +0000

With the dust settling from another spectacular E3, Team OPM’s annual Hot 50 is finally in stores. You might even have it in your very hands while listening to our soothing voices filter into your ears. On this episode, staff writer Jen talks about her hands-on with Horizon Zero Dawn, staff writer Ben laments his current dire run of games and editor Matt reveals talks up our amazing cover game Titanfall 2.

Let us know what questions you have for the team by tweeting @OPM_UK or just what you think of the podcast! 68geestx

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Issue #125 – The Hot 50

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Minisode 6 – E3 Blowout

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:00:45 +0000

Well, that is how to do an E3. Not only did we get huge reveals from God Of War, Days Gone and Spider-Man, there’s the small matter of the Crash announcement to make it another strong year from Sony. No prizes for guessing what the conversation is about in this minisode, as the team talk about their picks of the show and answer some reader questions.

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Minisode 6 – E3 Blowout

Issue #124 – COD vs. Battlefield

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:52:09 +0000

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Battlefield 1 go head-to-head this episode, as returning editor Matthew Pellett joins staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer to chat about the brand spanking new issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK.

No only is there discussion on the biggest shooters of the year, as well as Jen’s in-depth opinions on the Kickstarter sensation, Yooka-Laylee. Plus, Matt and Ben hash out an idea for Uncharted 4’s DLC and we find out how the esteemed editor is up to some dirty tricks with the Hitman elusive targets.

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Issue #124 – COD vs. Battlefield.

Minisode 5 – Bye Bye Ben

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 27 May 2016 11:57:26 +0000

After nine fantastic weeks, acting editor Ben Wilson is tagging out for editor Matthew Pellett. Before he exits the OPM ring, there’s time for him and staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer to bring you their thoughts on May’s clash of shooters, Overwatch vs. Battleborn. There’s one – very clear – winner, but which game is more cack than crack shot?

True to our words, there’s the Mirror’s Edge pun-off where Jen tries to top ‘Gotta have Faith’ and Ben Wilson gives his top three moments of his second life on Official PlayStation Mag.

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Minisode 5 – Bye Bye Ben

Issue #123 – The Final Uncharted Fourcast

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 11 May 2016 08:49:31 +0000

Crashing through the ceiling like a frantic Nathan Drake, the OPM UK team are here for a bumper episode to tie in with the latest issue. Acting editor Ben Wilson and staff writer Ben Tyrer discuss their experiences with Uncharted 4 – keeping it spoiler free, natch – while Jen Simpkins confides about her love/hate/love relationship with Dark Souls III.

Saving the best for last, the team also talk about the mag’s amazing world exclusive feature on the brand new Ghostbusters game. Who ya’ gon… [you’re fired – Ed].

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Issue 123 – The Final Uncharted Fourcast

Minisode 4 – Clank Souls

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:55:20 +0000

With Insomniac’s greatest duo taking residence on your hard drive and hitting the silver screen, our latest minisode focuses on the intergalactic antics of the chart-topping Lombax. We throw thoughts around like fusion grenades, with acting editor Ben Wilson flash-banging on about his love for GTA V’s structure, staff writer Jen explosively proclaiming her love for Dark Souls III and Ben whimpering on about how many sausages he can eat in a lunchtime.

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Minisode 4 – Clank Souls

Minisode 3 – Question Time

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:31:57 +0000

Acting editor Ben Wilson and staff writers Jen Simpkins and Ben Tyrer return to the microphones to answer your questions about PlayStation VR, the dearth of rugby and cricket games, what games we just don’t get and the inaugural troll of the cast award.

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OPM Podcast Minisode 3

BONUS ‘CAST! Uncharted Four-cast

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:01:30 +0000

Your eyes don’t deceive you, we’re back much sooner than usual with a special minisode all about our hands-on with Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Staff writer Ben Tyrer drives through Madagascar in search of secrets and tells us what we can expect from the game come 10 May.

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Uncharted Four-cast

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OPM Podcast 2016 – Issue 122

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:36:10 +0000

With editor Matt Pellett off on sabbatical, acting editor Ben Wilson steps into the host’s chair for another episode that’s teeming with #topbantz…

Fortunately, there’s plenty of games chat to keep us on track. Editor Ben becomes the first person to make the case for Marc Eckō’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure getting a remaster, Jen schools the team on the cavalcade of MOBA’s hitting PS4 and staff writer Ben doesn’t shut up about Rocket League. But then, would we have it any other way?

Plus, we reveal what you can expect from Issue 122, our Uncharted special. No prizes for guessing how many Nathan Drake puns are in the mag.

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Minisode – PlayStation VR

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:13:44 +0000

Welcome back to the Official PlayStation Magazine UK Podcast. This minisode, Team Bennifer discuss PlayStation VR’s price and what games they’re excited for, while Matt talks about going hands on (or should that be eyes in?) with the headset at GDC. One game in particular stands out and it’s not what you would expect…

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We’ll see you back here on the 1st April for the next podcast and you can always subscribe on iTunes. No fools, promise!

OPM Podcast 2016 – Issue 121

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:20:07 +0000

Like Snake springing out of his cardboard box, the team behind OPM UK are sneaking up on you with a brand new podcast. In this return episode, we discuss Jen Simpkins’ huge feature on No Man’s Sky, Matthew Pellett’s journey to the depths of the ocean in Abzu and Ben Tyrer’s prehistoric adventures in Far Cry Primal.

There’s chatter about Street Fighter V, Bloodborne, Crypt of the Necrodancer and even why one team member can’t put down Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.

Don’t worry, the wait until our next episode will be much shorter: we’ll be back on Friday 18 March with a mini-episode discussing the PlayStation VR event at GDC, and on 1 April we’ll be talking about the biggest PlayStation game of the year: Uncharted 4.

OPM Podcast – Issue 121

OPM Podcast 2015 Episode 04

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 28 May 2015 13:30:31 +0000

It’s time for a double-dose of Official PlayStation Magazine podcasting! The hot topics in this double episode include television obsessions, dream Hitman levels and Project Morpheus’ best game.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 3

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:50:10 +0000

Episode three of the OPM UK Podcast 2015 series is here! This month’s topics include the future of Metal Gear Solid and Hideo Kojima, real-life Battlefield heists and an amazing Chewbacca impression from WWE superstar Wade Barrett.

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OPM Podcast 2015 Episode 02

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:00:54 +0000

We told you it wouldn’t take another year! This episode we’re discussing The Order: 1886, the idea of ‘next-gen gameplay’ and prodding Meiks still further on his inexplicable dislike of water.

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OPM UK Podcast 2015 Episode 1

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:30:35 +0000

We’re back! After a year hiatus the Official PlayStation Magazine podcast returns with an all-new format and team.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 53

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:25:57 +0000

A sad farewell this month to OPM ed Ben Wilson who leaves to become a full time dad. In his final podcast we talk about whether it’s over for COD, talk about Evolve, Thief and question Ben on his highlights of being Official PlayStation mag skipper.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 52

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:35:28 +0000

It’s a big farewell to deputy editor Joel on this month’s OPM podcast – and a big hello to new features editor Jason. But we’re not only here to talk staffing changes: editor Ben and the team also chat PS4’s impending arrival, the best launch title, PS3’s most underrated game, Driveclub, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and plenty more besides.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 51

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:46:45 +0000

It’s all change on this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast, as editor Ben Wilson and compadres introduce two new regular features, and say farewell to two longstanding team members. We delve deeper into cover game Battlefield 4, analyse Watch Dogs’ chances of being PS4’s first classic, and talk GTA V in detail – while remaining blissfully spoiler-free.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 50

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:58:54 +0000

The big five-oh is here! That’s right, this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team celebrating the 50 episode landmark by looking back on their best and worst birthdays, revealing what they love most about working on OPM, and reintroducing some old favorites such as Name That Tune and What We’ve Been Arguing About With Leon This Month. As for games, there’s a look ahead to this year’s footy face-off between FIFA and PES, and Phil weighs in on what may be the worst PS3 game ever made.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 49

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:34:13 +0000

It’s a time for celebration on this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast, as editor Ben Wilson and the team look back on a triumphant four weeks for PS4 and even host a mini birthday party. Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV and Driveclub are among the games up for discussion, the team reveals which weapons it would tool up with in order to survive the apocalypse, plus plenty more gaming goodness in addition to those highlights.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 48

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:22:53 +0000

E3 o’clock is almost upon us, and to mark the occasion editor Ben Wilson and the team make their predictions for the big show in this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast. No, Kane & Lynch 3 does not make the shortlist. Elsewhere the team talk their expectations for GTA V, discuss cover games Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV, COD: Ghosts and Driveclub, and try not to laugh (without much success) at the return of Guilty Gear. (Sorry, Guilty Gear.)

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 47

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:05:24 +0000

Bioshock, Bioshock, Bioshock – if there’s a recurring theme to this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine UK podcast it’s a certain game whose name ends in Infinite. In this episode, Ben Wilson and the team discuss the game’s controversial ending, best and worst vigors, lasting legacy and much more. Elsewhere there’s a detailed look at Issue 83 cover game Thief, plus loads of talk about Batman: Arkham Origins, Skyrim DLC, and which games the team would take to a desert island with them.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 46

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:25:14 +0000

It’s real, and we’re so excited about it that we’ve dedicated almost an entire podcast to discussing its innards, its games, and its lovely, tasty looking new pad. This month deputy editor Joel Gregory helms the PS4 special, in which we run the rule over the best of the announced games so far, including Louise talking new Assassin’s Creed and Leon discussing “moving the parallax”. Thrilling stuff. We’ve also got verdicts on Crysis 3, God Of War: Ascension, and Tomb Raider. Plus, Meiks laughs a lot at the word “pawn”, because he’s an immature child. Enjoy!

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 45

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:29:40 +0000

With a potential PS4 reveal on the horizon, this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast finds editor Ben Wilson and the team analysing the chances of Sony’s next-gen console being unveiled at the PlayStation Meeting event in New York. Elsewhere staff writer Phil delves deeper into new Vita hopes Tearaway and Killzone Mercenary, Dead Space 3 and Aliens: Colonial Marines get dissected, and one member of the team lifts the lid on ‘tentpole’ gaming. It’s not what you think…

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 44

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:31:02 +0000

A new year is here, and this episode of the Official PlayStation Magazine podcast finds editor Ben Wilson and the team looking ahead to the next 12 months in gaming. Is Bioshock Infinite going to live up to the hype? What are the chances of PS4 emerging before the year is out? And will THQ games like WWE, Homefront, Saints Row and Red Faction survive now that the company has gone bankrupt? Listen in for answers to all of the above, and much more.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 43

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:52:23 +0000

Merry Christmas! The special festive edition of the Official PlayStation Magazine Podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team looking back on the highs and lows of 2012, as well as revealing your choice for game of the year and what they most want for Christmas. Elsewhere there’s new info on issue 79 cover game Bioshock Infinite, plus the team’s thoughts on The Phantom Pain, Dark Souls II, The Getaway 3 (!) and much more.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 42

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:20:13 +0000

Christmas is coming and Team OPM is in full gorging mode – but for games like Hitman Absolution and Dishonored, rather than turkey, stuffing and mince pies. On this month’s podcast, Ben Wilson and colleagues discuss the Game Of The Year hopes of those two big hitters, as well as debating whether or not Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes should be held back for PS4, and outlining why Assassin’s Creed III is one of 2012’s greatest disappointments.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 41

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:15:11 +0000

Winter is coming as they say on Game Of Thrones, and this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team looking ahead to this Christmas’s biggest games – including a report from Montreal on Assassin’s Creed III and Far Cry 3, a review face-off between PES and FIFA, and a passionate explanation of why you have to play Borderlands 2. Elsewhere the guys and girls talk Monster Hunter, secret hobbies and, er, Steps concerts, while a favourite son from The North makes his triumphant return.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 40

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:00:42 +0000

Birthdays birthdays birthdays! With the OPM podcast turning 40 and the mag turning 75, this month editor Ben Wilson and the team celebrate the only way they know how: by talking videogames. There’s a detailed look at Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 multiplayer, reactions to the Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes reveal, plus Hitman Absolution, Dishonored, Skyrim DLC, Jesus’s favourite PS3 game and much more.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 39

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:52:14 +0000

With Olympics fever gripping the country, world, and Official PlayStation Magazine office, this podcast episode sees Ben Wilson and the team outlining which games liked to see turned into medal-winning events, and evangelising the official London 2012 videogame. There’s loads more info on cover game Star Wars 1313, Sleeping Dogs goes under the reviews radar, a new man makes his debut, and a member of the team is rightly chastised for never having seen Cool Runnings.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 38

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:28:07 +0000

In this edition of the Official PlayStation Magazine podcast, editor Ben Wilson and the team run down the top ten of the OPM ‘hot 50’ – the best games coming to PS3 and Vita, as voted for by you. Elsewhere the guys delve deeper into Sony’s purchase of Gaikai, talk cover games FIFA 13 and Need For Speed Most Wanted, and explain why everyone in the works is wrong about London 2012.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 37

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:08:20 +0000

With E3 in the books, this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team looking back on the winners and losers from gaming’s biggest supershow – like Beyond, The Last Of Us, and Need For Speed: Most Wanted. There’s more on issue 72 cover game Hitman Absolution, a farewell to a much-loved member of the crew, plus tangential chat about new Thundercats and, er, what Batman has downstairs.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 36

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:31:23 +0000

With the biggest trade show on the gaming calendar just around the corner, this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team making their predictions for E3 in Los Angeles, as well as taking a closer look at one of the biggest games guaranteed to be there: Call Of Duty: Black Ops II. Slo-mo shooter Max Payne 3 goes under the reviews microscope, plus PS4, California Love, Euro 2012, Tulisa’s best assets, and the team’s greatest gaming series of all time…

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 35

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:35:03 +0000

There’s a very specific theme to this month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast: don’t try this at home. Staff writer Phil Iwaniuk relives his attempt to play Gran Turismo 5 for 24 hours straight, associate editor Leon Hurley explains what it’s like to fire a real sniper rifle, and staff writer Louise Blain reveals what it’s like to spend every working day in fear of a videogame-branded crossbow. We’ve also got more on cover game Aliens: Colonial Marines, plus God Of War: Ascension, Journey and Man-O-War Revenge. (One of those may not be real.)

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 34

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:59:32 +0000

Goodbye Ezio, hello… Connor? This month’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast finds editor Ben Wilson and the team taking a closer look at Assassin’s Creed III, discussing what Quantic Dream’s new tech demo Kara means for the future of PS3, and revisiting the midnight launch of PlayStation Vita. Also: the team’s all-time favourite game soundtracks, who they’d give their last Rolo to, and staff writer Louise takes on the tequila challenge…

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 33

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:11:51 +0000

Elena Fisher didn’t turn up at the office to mark February 2012’s Official PlayStation Magazine podcast, but Ben Wilson and the team are still all about love as they talk Joel’s visit to Hong Kong to see Sleeping Dogs, their admiration for the beautiful new PS Vita, and a game character Dave loved so much his death brought him to tears. Also find out whether Prototype 2 really is PS3’s goriest game, and what robots think of Skyrim finally being fixed.

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OPM UK Podcast 32

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:34:31 +0000

If 2012 really is the year that the world ends, the Official PlayStation Magazine team are going out partying. Their first podcast of the year sees editor Ben Wilson and colleagues discussing the readers’ ten most wanted games of the next 12 months (sadly, there’s no place for South Park), the new project from the studio that made Uncharted, what it was like to go behind the scenes on the Batman series, and all manner of other PS3 and PS Vita goodness.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 31

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:30 +0000

Farewell 2011! In the special final podcast of the year, editor Ben Wilson and the Official PlayStation Magazine team look back at the last 12 months, revealing the top ten PS3 games of 2011 as voted for by you, the team’s professional highs and lows, and the very worst games of the year. Also get the lowdown on this month’s cover game Max Payne, and hear the OPM Christmas single for the first time. Yes, we said Christmas single…

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 30

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:44:28 +0000

The landmark 30th episode of the Official PlayStation Magazine podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team beset by slow-moving dragons as they debate whether or not lag and other issues make Skyrim unplayable. Reviews editor Joel Gregory explains what it was like to spend a day in Tokyo with MGS creator Hideo Kojima for this month’s cover feature, and the team chew over all the big Xmas releases. Is Assassin’s really that great? Is Saints Row really that pump? Listen in to hear for yourself.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 29

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:24:48 +0000

New people, new people! This month’s Official PlayStation Magazine sees two fresh voices joining the team in staff writers Phil Iwaniuk and Louise Blain. As well as getting to know the noobs, editor Ben Wilson and the team chew over the GTA V reveal, delve deeper into Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, and decide whether or not Portal 2 deserved the Golden Joystick for Ultimate Game Of The Year.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 28

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:08:54 +0000

It’s all about the hands-on in episode 28 of the Official PlayStation magazine podcast as editor Ben Wilson and the team discuss their impressions of Skyrim and Saints Row The Third from recent behind-closed-doors gameplay sessions, as well as the shock verdicts on new football games FIFA 12 and PES 2012. Also discover the team’s favourite fun-but-crap PlayStation games (godspeed, Jaws Unleashed), hear what robots think of Crytek adopting the Homefront series, and join in with a special gaming edition of Snog Marry Avoid. (Sadly minus Jenny Frost.)

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 27

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:15:35 +0000

This month Official PlayStation Magazine’s podcast sees editor Ben Wilson and the team recapping the highs (Borderlands 2, Joe Danger The Movie, a currywurst a day) and lows (bottled German water, nights in listening to Erasure) of Gamescom, finally looking to end the war between Battlefield 3 and Call Of Duty, and getting robots to analyse the future of PES. Yes, really. Also discover what would happen if Jedward or Katie Price were ever immortalised in game form (it’s not pretty), and discover why deputy editor Leon Hurley thinks FIFA could be improved with… sniper rifles.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 26

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:41:57 +0000

With Gamescom – the biggest European trade show on the gaming calendar – under two weeks away, this month’s episode sees editor Ben Wilson and the OPM team predict exactly what will do down in Germany – including not one but two Mirror’s Edge sequels. There’s in-depth chat about Bioshock Infinite (including a tale of Irrational boss Ken Levine seductively eating ice cream), verdicts on Deus Ex (great) and Call Of Juarez (awful), and departing production editor Sarah Ditum unveils her three all-time favourite reader letters too.

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OPM UK Podcast Episode 25

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:24:34 +0000

Is Aliens: Colonial Marines really going to be any good? What would happen if Naughty Dog were to make a kart racer? And why are the Official PlayStation Magazine team so keen to see Piers Morgan, Jeremy Kyle and Steve Jones turned into sackboys? Just three of the important questions answered by editor Ben Wilson and the gentlemen of OPM in this month’s podcast. Also covered: PS Vita, the Uncharted 3 beta, You Bet, Thundercats, using Chun Li’s legs as an office fan, and the amazing story of reviews ed Joel eating a DualShock in anger. Yes, eating. Enjoy…

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OPM 2011 E3 Podcast Part 2

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:54:53 +0000

The second and final special edition Official PlayStation Magazine podcast from E3 finds editor Ben Wilson, FirstPlay boss David Boddington and Future Games editor-in-chief Tim Clark at LAX airport, reflecting on the best games of the show – including Batman, Skyrim, Uncharted and many more – as well as sharing their personal high and low points, like the startled reaction of Mr Mass Effect 3 to a very particular request from Mr Clark.

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OPM 2011 E3 Podcast 1

opm@futurenet.com (Official PlayStation Magazine UK) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:04:44 +0000

The team begin their E3 odyssey. OPM ed Ben Wilson, editor in chief Tim Clark and Firstplay producer Dave Boddington swap notes and talk about show. Topics include the PlayStation Vita, the new PlayStation 3D monitor and all the big games. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Assassin’s Creed: Revolution, Bioshock Infinite and more.

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