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Episode 388 - Ready or Not August is HereIn this episode, Fred is deep into Death Stranding 2, having just hit Chapter 9 and surpassed 70 hours of gameplay. Jake joins in with listener feedback and some sharp takes on the latest PlayStation news. We dive into Sony’s August PS Plus Essential lineup, where Lies of P shines as a dark, Pinocchio-inspired Souls-like standout, while DayZ and My Hero One’s Justice 2 offer more mixed receptions. Battlefield 6 finally hits a smooth 60 FPS Performance Mode on PS5, promising better responsiveness and visuals. We also highlight the surprising console success of Ready or Not, which has already sold over 2 million copies in under a week. Plus, THQ Nordic brings the classic Gothic trilogy to PlayStation, feeding the retro revival trend. Lastly, Sony confirms it will skip Gamescom 2025 for the sixth year in a row—setting the stage for more digital-first showcases.On the new releases front, we cover a variety of PlayStation games dropping this week—from the cooperative physic