PlayStation podcast episode 540 features insights on Saros

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This week, hosts Sid Shuman and O’Dell Harmon Jr. return to celebrate the launch of the game Saros. The episode includes a special interview with actor Rahul Kohli and creative director Gregory Louden from the game development studio Housemarque.

The podcast also covers several upcoming releases and updates. Notable highlights for the next week include the releases of Wax Heads and Mixtape for the PS5. Additionally, the Arc Raiders PS5 Pro update is now available, offering PSSR upscaling and other enhancements to the third-person extraction shooter.

The episode delves into the design process of the game 4:Loop, particularly focusing on the Scanner boss design. This feature provides insights from Bad Robot Games on how maintaining motion is crucial for survival, with each boss encounter presenting a unique puzzle.

Listeners also get a preview of The Blood of Dawnwalker, which is coming to PS5 on September 3. The game features unique time mechanics where players must save their family within a 30-day timeframe, with time passing variably based on player actions.

The podcast showcases the first gameplay reveal of NBA The Run, a game inspired by classic streetball video games, set to release for PS5 in June. Additionally, there is a hands-on preview of 007: First Light, which explores how Bond uses stealth, action, and charm in his origin story, launching on PS5 on May 27.

The podcast features music by Dormilón, providing the theme song and show tunes. Listeners are reminded that PlayStation Network game release dates are subject to change, and game details are sourced from press releases and ESRB rating descriptions.