PSBlog Feed: Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 531: Dispatching The New Year

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Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, and I are back this week to finish discussing our top games of 2025, chat about the colorful new Hyperpop Collection, and look forward to another great year of gaming.

Stuff We Talked About

• Code Vein II hands-on report — See how combat customization elevates the sequel with new weapons, companions, and abilities to round out this time hoping adventure.
  
  
• Hyperpop Collection — Check out the new colors for PS5 console covers and DualSense wireless controllers coming March 12.
  
  
• PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January
  • Need For Speed Unbound | PS5
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | PS4, PS5
  • Core Keeper | PS4, PS5

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The Cast

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Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

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O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

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Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

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Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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