

Beyond
IGN & Geek Media
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.Beyond! is a part of Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand.Visit Geek.com for more information.
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Oct 24, 2019 • 29min
Why The Last of Us Part 2 Delay Doesn't Worry Us - Beyond Episode 613
Surprise! A bonus Podcast Beyond! arrives this week, as host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, Lucy O'Brien, and Peppers Scoville for an emergency meeting to discuss The Last of Us Part 2's delay to May 2020 from its original February 2020 release date.
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Oct 23, 2019 • 1h 5min
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Could Be a Game of the Year Contender - Beyond Episode 612
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville to discuss Brian's hands-on impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Ahead of Fallen Order's close release, the cast discusses why Brian loved the gameplay and exploration, the lack of Fallen Order's microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, and how it's shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender. The cast also breaks down what we've seen regarding alleged PS5 dev kit leaks, and what those alleged designs might actually mean for the PS5's actual hardware. Could it really have a whacky V shape? Probably not, but the cast breaks down what they'd like to see from the new hardware and much more.
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Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 5min
What PS5 Launch Games We Could (and Hope to) See - Beyond Episode 611
On this week's episode if IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!,host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville, Lucy O'Brien, and Tom R. Marks to discuss the PS5 launch games we hope to see and think we might actually get. We also include some of your suggestions about games we could and should see as we speculate about the PS5 launch and its exclusives.
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Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 42min
Breaking Down Those New PS5 Details - Beyond Episode 610
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Max Scoville is joined by Brian Altano and Tom Marks to discuss all the big new PS5 news, like its official name and new controller details, and much more. Plus, Jonathon Dornbush is joined by members of developer Pixelopus to discuss the studio's new first-party PS4 exclusive, Concrete Genie 00:00 - Intro 1:45 - News Crunch - PS5 name, controller details, and more news 39:57 - Concrete Genie Interview with Dominic Robilliard and Jeff Sangalli of Pixelopus 1:26:35 - What We’re Playing and wrap-up
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Oct 2, 2019 • 1h
How Will PlayStation's Major Exec Departure Affect PS5? - Beyond Episode 509
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Max Scoville, Brian Altano, and Tom R. Marks to discuss Shawn Layden's departure from Sony as SIE Worldwide Studios Chairman and how, if at all, it will affect the PS5. Plus, they talk about PlayStation Now's big price drop, if Sony can compete with Xbox GamePass, Last of Us Part 2's lack of multiplayer, and much more! And yes, Jonathon knows he said the wrong episode number. Have a question, Memory Card story, or other comment? Email beyond@ign.com!
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Sep 26, 2019 • 53min
The Last of Us Part 2 Hands-On Impressions - Beyond 608
Host of IGN's weekly PlayStation show Podcast Beyond Jonathon Dornbush played over two hours of The Last of Us Part II, so Brian Altano, Lucy O'Brien, and Max Scoville ask him all of their questions about his hands-on experience. Plus, the cast breaks down the latest State of Play!
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Sep 24, 2019 • 44min
Your PlayStation Questions Answered! - Beyond Episode 607
On IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to answer your questions in a special listener and viewer mailbag episode ahead of this week's State of Play. We'll have a second episode later this week to cover all the biggest State of Play news, so stay tuned!
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Sep 18, 2019 • 56min
Will Death Stranding Reviews Be Divisive? - Beyond Episode 606
On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to discuss more Death Stranding news and gameplay impressions, as well as what we think the review discussion around Death Stranding will look like. 00:00 - Intro 2:15 - News Crunch - Death Stranding 21:50 - GameStop redesign news 33:20 - Final Fantasy 7 remake's Classic mode 36:50 - COD and Nioh 2 news (or Nier, if you're Lucy) 43:05 - Questions from listeners and viewers 46:50 - Memory Card 48:45 - Trophy Test
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Sep 14, 2019 • 1h 8min
Why Death Stranding's Huge New Gameplay Demo Has Us Excited - Beyond Episode 605
On IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville discuss all the latest Death Stranding gameplay, the hint of more Last of Us Part 2 news to come, and much more. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro and Jonathon’s ramblings 2:58 - Max’s Yakuza 7 reaction 12:20 - The Last of Us Part 2 event is happening! 19:56 - Death Stranding Gameplay 41:05 - Project Resistance 46:17 - Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot release date 48:45 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 52:27 - What we’re playing 1:00:17 - Memory Card
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Sep 4, 2019 • 1h 20min
Avengers, Iceborne, and More Hands-On Impressions! - Beyond Episode 604
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien, Tom R. Marks, and Brian Altano to discuss Tom's Monster Hunter World: Iceborne review, Jonathon and Lucy's time playing Avengers, and much more! Have a question, Memory Card story, or general comment about the show? Email beyond@ign.com!
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