The PlayStation Access Podcast returns, and this time out the team are discussing their favourite games of the year. From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Balatro via Astrobot - these are the games we loved in 2024 - but only one can be crowned the Access Game of the Year 2024.

What games were you obsessed with this year? Did we miss any of your favourites? Make sure you vote in our Access Game of the Year Poll, and let us know who you voted for in the comments!

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The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time out, the team are chatting about things in games they are obsessed with. From repeating time trials to shave off seconds, to filling the map, finding all collectibles and grinding - we all have parts of games we become consumed by.

What obsessions do you have? Do you have to clear the map? Or do you like to goof around in games? Maybe trophy hunting is a big part of your gaming routine? Let us know in the comments!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Supermassive Games to talk all about their upcoming title The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020.

They also share their horror inspirations, discuss the creative process behind their intricate branching narratives, and reveal what it's like to work with stars of film & TV.

What is your favourite Supermassive Games title? We can't wait for Directive 8020 as the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology begins!

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With all the incredible reveals at the latest PlayStation State of Play, the Access gang couldn't wait to get on the sofa and talk all about the fantastic games that are coming to PS5.

From Ghost of Yōtei, to Hell Is Us, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, there is much to discuss. The announcement of imminent Astro Bot DLC in the form of speedrun levels has the team feeling competitive - and a nail-biting quiz has controversial results.

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Charles Cecil, Founder and CEO of Revolution Software. Charles tells us all about the return of Broken Sword, the challenges the studio faced in bringing classic PS1 title Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars to PS5, and more. Originally released in 1996, the new version of this charming point-and-click adventure boasts incredible 4K visuals and remastered audio.

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is out now on PS5, and director Charles Cecil shares fascinating stories about working on adventure games, meeting fans and the thinking behind that infamous goat puzzle. That goat still haunts some of us...

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To celebrate the release of Astro Bot, the team are chatting all about this incredible new adventure on the latest PlayStation Access Podcast.

The team share their favourite platforming games and build their platforming hall of fame - prepare for some nostalgic callbacks!

ALSO Amy recently visited Team Asobi in Japan and tells us about the trip. The rest of the team weren't jealous at all...

There's also a platforming game quiz devised by Rosie which descends into utter chaos.

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It's time talk about our most wanted PS5 games. With all the incredible reveals from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, this episode of the PlayStation Access Podcast features the gang sharing all the titles they simply cannot wait to get their hands on.

There are many amazing new PS5 games on the way, so each member of the team discusses three titles they are excited for, with a couple of honourable mentions thrown in.

What upcoming PS5 games are you most looking forward to? Use #podsquad across socials and let us know!

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The time has come for the team to confess their gaming sins.

From underhand boss strategies to trolling innocent newbies and despicable treatment of NPCs, the gang certainly have some skeletons in the closet - and we are going to rate them out of 10 to find out who has committed the worst gaming sin.

Have you committed any gaming sins? Use #podsquad and confess to us!

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On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the team are sharing their favourite boss fights - from classic RPG encounters to gruelling action-packed battles, we build our boss hall of fame!

The gang also briefly get distracted by delicious takeaway food chat, and the BossBusters go head-to-head in a tricky boss quiz!

What are your favourite boss fights? Use #podsquad across socials and let us know!

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With festival season in full swing, the Access gang thought it would be fun to create our own dream gaming music festival! Featuring our favourite game soundtracks, performances from talented composers and even appearances from videogame characters. We also decide what food should be available at the event, which characters would be the worst to share a tent with, and who would be a nightmare to crowdsurf.

What videogame soundtracks, fictional characters and real-life musicians would you want to see headline the festival? And which characters do you think would make the best campmates (or maybe, the worst?) Use #podsquad and let us know across socials!

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Rosie has been playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and absolutely loving it - so she's sharing many of her favourite discoveries and encounters so far. We'll be avoiding spoilers in this chat, as the gang also share their favourite wider Soulslike and Elden Ring experiences.

Are you playing Shadow of the Erdtree? Or have you already conquered the epic DLC? Maybe you're new to the genre and Elden Ring is your first taste of Soulslike goodness? Use #podsquad and let us know across socials or head over to our YouTube channel and leave a comment on the video version of the pod!

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