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Unchained Special: How to (and NOT to) review a game

Unchained takes a break from its usual episodes this week for another great special, and perhaps one of the most insightful podcast episodes PSU has released. PSU staff members Dane Smith, Glenn Gordon, Bryan King, and (eventually) Ernest Lin walk the world through their own processes, from start to finish for reviewing a video game. They disclose how games are scored, what reviewers look for, and the importance of reviewing games fairly. They even discuss how much Sony and/or Microsoft really pay reviewers for their reviews, in response to many Internet comments.

They also go into what's wrong with current Internet-based game reviews, and why certain sites (yes, they get specific) are less than trustworthy.

This is a must-listen for any gamer, and we hope you enjoy it. Tune in next week for episode 56 of PlayStation Unchained.

PlayStation Unchained 55: Destiny, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, and Destiny

Unchained is back with episode 55 and former PSU podcaster Don Oliveira! Join him, Ben Shillabeer-Hall, and host Mike Harradence for great news and discussions about the past week in PlayStation gaming.

This week, we talk about Lizard Squad's DDoS attack against Destiny, as well as the game's sales, its less-than-stellar reviews, and how it has been affecting PS4 sales. We also discuss Final Fantasy Type 0 HD, which is going to come to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One soon!

Props as well to the PlayStation 4 and those who made it for taking the title of Asia's fastest-selling console, beating even the PlayStation 2.

Enjoy, and tune in next week for another great episode of PlayStation Unchained! Remember, for the greatest news in PlayStation gaming, stick with PSU.com.

PlayStation Unchained 54: Batman: Arkham Knight to be PS4 Exclusive... In One Country

PlayStation fans rejoice; Unchained has returned with episode 54! Glenn Gordon, Garri Bagdasarov, and your host, Ben Shillabeer-Hall, are here to discuss this past week in PlayStation gaming.

PS4 has reached a special milestone in the UK, previously one of PlayStation's weaker territories, and Destiny is doing great for its first week, especially for the PS4. German luxury and performance automaker Mercedes-Benz has added something to upcoming racer Driveclub, and it'll be free for everyone.

Batman: Arkham Knight is going to be a PS4 exclusive. Don't go crazy though, because that's an incomplete thought and the vast majority of Xbox One gamers will be completely unaffected.

The Vita is getting some love at TGS (see RDGH this week) but Sony's line of Xperia mobile devices could be poised to kill the handheld's momentum.

There's plenty more than you see here, so follow us on Twitter @PSUnchained, find a comfortable spot, and click play. Tune in next Monday for another great episode.

Unchained Special: Tokyo Game Show is Coming!

As part of our move to Mondays, we're skipping a normal episode (though we released episode 53 this past Friday). That doesn't stop our very own Dane Smith from taking the microphone alongside Ben Shillabeer-Hall and Bryan King to lead a discussion about the upcoming Tokyo Game Show! Sony has already impressed with conferences outside of the show, and intends to have one more the day before TGS begins, just for the Asian market. What's going to happen? We don't know, but we're all excited amidst the amazing surprises developers have already thrown our way.

If you're as excited for Tokyo Game show as we are, comment below or tweet us @PSUdotcom.

PlayStation Unchained 53: PS3 Gamers Love Porn

Unchained is back, and your host, Mike Harradence, brings some interesting topics to the table, as well as Ben Shillabeer-Hall and Dane Smith!

Dragon Age's multiplayer mode has been announced, Assassin's Creed Unity has been delayed, Grand Theft Auto V may NOT be releasing on November 1 after all, and PlayStation gamers find some pretty interesting things to do with their consoles. Stick around as well for reviews.

Check back on Monday for a special Tokyo Game Show podcast hosted by Dane, as well as a new episode of the Racial Diversity Gaming Hour, and follow us on Twitter @PSUnchained. For the greatest news in PlayStation gaming, keep it at PSU.com.

PlayStation Unchained 52: Destiny is Gold, Its Servers are Green...

PSU's stellar crew is back with episode 52 of PlayStation Unchained! This episode marks a full year of PlayStation Unchained content, not counting the special episodes! Thanks for listening, and we hope you continue to do so!

This week, Ben takes the reigns along with Dane Smith and Paul Kelly to discuss the latest news and reviews in the world of PlayStation. The zombie movement continues (perhaps a little too far) with GTA 5: Zombie Outbreak. There's discussion of Silent Hills, and the game that Sony promises to be pee-your-pants scary, PT. In addition, shortly after the announcement that Destiny has gone gold (i.e. is being prepared for shipping), PSU has learned that Bungie is activating Destiny's servers ahead of the game's scheduled September 9 launch. Are you excited? We're excited.

In addition, there are plenty of reviews and good-natured banter to enjoy, so be sure to tune in and tell your friends!

Also, follow us @PSUnchained, and tune in next week and beyond for plenty more. Remember, for the greatest news in PlayStation gaming, stick to PSU.com.

Racial Diversity Gaming Hour 30: Tomb Raider turns down an audience of 10 million

Episode 30 is a compact hour and twelve minutes long, but that doesn't mean it's not full of interesting stuff! Join host Glenn Gordon, Garri Bagdasarov, and Ben Shillabeer-Hall as they tackle the latest gaming news.

NPD results are in, and PlayStation 4 is still leading the charge into this new generation of consoles and games. The crew addresses the figures for all major gaming machines and their software, and the common claim that X or Y console "has no games."

Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have some important updates coming, and there's lots to look forward to on both devices. Find out what you'll be getting on your console very soon!

The news that Rise of the Tomb Raider is temporarily an Xbox exclusive has been highly controversial in the gaming industry, and Microsoft's Phil Spencer and developer Crystal Dynamics have both released interesting statements. The RDGH crew has a take on all of this, including whether or not PlayStation gamers' fury at this news is justified.

The intro music this week is a remix of a song from the original Tomb Raider game on the first PlayStation console. It's called "Adventure Is In the Air" and was remixed by EmptyMy. You can download this and many other great video game remixes in full, for free, at OCremix.org.

The ending music is called "Video Game Song (Nightcore)" and is by the talented Jaki Rose. Subscribe to her on YouTube (JakiRoseMusic) and check out the rest of her great music!

As always, subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you find us. Send us Tweets to discuss or links to your reviews @TheRDGH and we'll be happy to discuss them on the air next week!

PlayStation Unchained - Episode 51: News and reviews from the world of PlayStation

Episode 51 has arrived, and PSU's crew has plenty to discuss this week! Enjoy the podcast and be sure to leave us feedback @PSUnchained.

PlayStation Unchained - Episode 50: News and reviews from the world of PlayStation

Finally, we've reached episode 50! Celebrate with us on this week's episode, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @PSUnchained!

Racial Diversity Gaming Hour 28 - No, really: Xbox One doesn't suck anymore

RDGH 28 comes along on a Monday this time to further prove the old saying that it's better late than never! Join the most racially diverse gaming crew on the Internet, with host Glenn Gordon, Garri Bagdasarov, and Ben Shillabeer-Hall, as they discuss recent gaming news.

After years of uncertainty, it looks like the Uncharted movie is finally on the path to the silver screen. Meanwhile, it's confirmed: Google is buying video game streaming service Twitch for a billion dollars. Is it really that big a deal for Twitchers?

The crew also tackles an article that makes a very interesting claim about the Xbox One. Spoiler alert: we think it's wrong.

Tune in this week for all of this and plenty more.

Our intro music this week is "Blame Canada" from the movie South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Our ending, of course, is Nate's Theme, from Uncharted 3.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheRDGH and tell us your opinions on today's topics. We will discuss your tweets on the air next episode! Leave us a review wherever you find us, drop us a link on Twitter, and we'll read it and give you a shoutout on the air too!