Building Our Dream PS5 Library - The PlayStation Access Podcast

On the latest PlayStation Access Podcast, the gang are building their dream PS5 library - but only five can make the final list! Each host has a selection of games they would dearly love to include but only a few can make the 'Access Five'. Will the debate remain civil? Unlikely...
We also hear about Rob's desperate search for plantain, the team test their knowledge of the French language and Gollum welcomes a new member of the Access family to the world.
What PS5 games would make your 'final five'? Let us know in the comments section and use #PodSquad - we may just read your comment out on a future pod!
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:30 Episode Overview
00:07:33 What's New
00:20:10 Main Feature
00:56:08 Comments of the Week
01:06:08 Before We Go
01:10:09 Goodbye

[@stephenclarke4505]

I love PlayStation Access. Just a group of intelligent and enthusiastic people talking about their love of gaming. No rumours, no backbiting, no console wars

[@jamescarroll384]

Well... they work as SIE PR. So they're obligated to never acknowledge the existence of competing systems, not some purist choice to avoid "console wars" 😂😂

[@mza4739]

@@jamescarroll384they’ve done a collab with an Xbox centric channel in the past, I think…

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

@@jamescarroll384 It'd be nice if they could at least mention when a game came from a different platform (e.g. Octopath Traveler). If it wasn't so tight-lipped they could of done a video of games they want to play on Playstation that aren't on it yet. Similar to Tuesday checklist.

[@brendanwilliams8414]

This was intelligent conversation because Rosie wasn't there. Always makes me laugh on live streams when Dave's jokes go right over her head.

[@detectivemarkseven]

​@@brendanwilliams8414damn rosie caught some stray bullets lol 😂

[@bradyfan009]

7:00 The look Ash gives to the camera when Rob says his banana pun, and subsequently gives Dave when saying “don’t do it” absolutely ended me 😂 This podcast is incredible

[@firaea]

Dave being jealous of Ben is laughter I didn’t expect, but it sure was great laughter 😂 reminder that we love you, Dave!

[@marinaruss]

A few notes on the Intro block, as that's as far as I have gotten thus far: *As someone who is bilingual with French, I'm impressed at Dave's recollection of words! Pronunciation wasn't too bad either, for someone who likely doesn't have the chance to practice it very much! (Rosie's attempt at French pronunciation in the FF was hilarious!) *It is true that bananas are *radioactive*. Radioactive atoms emit *radiation* energy particles, so both Ash and Dave are correct. The amount of radiation exposure you would get from eating bananas is absolutely tiny, though - you would need to eat 100 of them to match the general radiation exposure from natural radiation in the environment. I love listening to both the fantastic gaming talk and the random unrelated discussions here on the podcast. Stay awesome, PlayStation Access crew!

[@Kiezzy]

I've been watching access for years and I can confidently say Rob has aged like the finest of wine, his fashion and look for the past 18 months has been incredible. He is rocking those chinos better than I ever could! #RobSquad #PodSquad

[@steelfoot98]

The geek in me felt the need to resolve the misunderstanding at the beginning. Radioactivity is the process by which molecules give off radiation. They’re more or less the same thing, radiation is the byproduct of a radioactive molecule. Also radio waves are just a specific frequency of radiation, radiation is all photons, but we categorize them (gamma, infrared, ultraviolet, radio, microwave, etc.) based on their frequency.

[@Indy_L]

Absolutely loved the theme of this podcast! A great way to talk about all the delicious treats we have on PS5. And also so glad we aren’t really restricted to just 5! Rob and Dave, you guys gotta play Control, it’s fantastic. And in return (no pun intended) I’m going to check out Returnal. Keep on being awesome!

[@d3mystic93]

Hello Rob, Ash and a slightly different Ben Starr with glasses! Would love to see a year-end top PSA picks of the year, not just GOTY but also games you think have excelled in a certain category like graphics, sound, or genre this year. Sort of PSA game awards but instead of choosing one it is top 3 or 5. My final five - Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy 16, DMC5 SE, GoW Ragnarok, Spider-Man Remastered. I was going to pick Horizon FW over SM but the swinging mechanics in SM are just too much fun.

[@AreYouShore464]

I only just got through Control because I’m on a pre Alan Wake 2 Remedy binge and loved it, but I totally noticed how similar it felt in some ways to Returnal, both great games!

[@konsole_kris1984]

Long-Time fan of this this channel (circa 2015), but I was firmly entrenched in another ecosystem. However it brings me great pleasure to share with you guys and the community that my PS5 just arrived and I am migrating my data and downloading FFXVI as we speak!!! #PODSquad #HappyDay

[@noctiliogames350]

I ran the Barbenheimer Gauntlet and I loved both films to pieces.

[@plafinnWispper]

30:53 the look of pure distraught on ash 😂 and that side eye of rob 🤣 31:42 Rob, "Long, fun-colorful..." Ash, "What?! 👀🧐"

[@theyorkshirejo]

#podsquad and #vodsquad I love videos like this cos I get so many good recommendations from you guys. I finally just played What Remains of Edith Finch after Rob has sang it’s praises so many times and what an experience that was! A truly beautiful game. After I played it, I went to watch the stream where Dave played it and enjoyed the game all over again. I also recently watched the podcast where you talked about hidden PlayStation gems and instantly downloaded all the ones you suggested! Gris and Pode both happened to be on sale at the time so it was perfect! Also adding that most of the games you suggested here, are included with the top tier of PlayStation plus which I have so I’ll definitely be trying these!

[@kieranshearer8943]

Can we just have rob do all the puns instead 😂

[@TimoteoJuan89]

#VodSquad! As of writing this, it is currently 9/3/23, and I still haven't played FFXVI, i.e. I haven't seen the Ben Starr Podcast. Glad you're back, Dave! ❤ #DavidsNationArmy

[@wowow322]

I'm so glad Dave recommended Jury Duty, it's such a good show, hilarious.

[@mza4739]

My 5 PS5 games I’m taking to a desert island. 1: God of War Ragnarok 2: Elden Ring 3: Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection 4: The Last of Us Part 1 5: Resident Evil 4 My 5 PS4 games I’m taking to a desert island… 1: Assassin’s Creed Ezio Collection 2: Crash Bandicoot NSane Trilogy 3: God of War 4 4: Ghost of Tsushima 5: Red Dead Redemption 2 Honourable mentions… Bloodborne Cuphead Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart Resident Evil 2 Witcher 3 Returnable FF7 Remake FF16

[@zeesiiij]

I am so glad Ash remembered her VW Samba bus in GT7, still waiting to race you guys online!! Was a great podcast, very insightful and all great worthy games. 😅👍

[@davidandrew324]

that was a fun stream! loved her paint job choices

[@shell_yeah_]

I always feel unsure about Returnal but this might have convinced me to play it. I loved Control as well so... Great podcast guys!

[@Zuernaxashyr]

Lol, Love the Only Fools reference Rob! 🤣

[@arielkohler]

Any collection for a deserted island has gotta have the Uncharted collection!

[@picklerickaussiegaming]

I couldn't agree more with your top 5 list guys, great stuff! Awesome episode as always 🙂

[@davidcraninx2831]

"Does he purr ?" Point for Ash !

[@alammanji]

@31:46 Rob: "Long, fun/colourful, beautiful" Ash: "Oh these are the categories"

[@GoodKingMort]

Really liked this episode!

[@Rlyna93]

Great episode guys!!😁Also; Davenation forever Dave! We love you! 💙

[@bluewonk8910]

I Can't Believe Dave hasn't played Control 🤯 It's so good! It's so bloody good. I've platted it twice and I'm not sick of it. It's so good! Go and play it for goodness sake

[@bluewonk8910]

@@christophcookit6334 oh no 🫢 10 hours is a long time to play a game too so you definitely just didn't enjoy it. Dave you stick 10 hours into it as well, then if he doesn't like it I'll be quiet 😆 So you didn't like the gameplay itself then I take it?

[@SGOrion86]

I love learning about British differences in these podcasts. Perfecto Mart? That’s a hilarious name

[@shakybeevessouls]

Right, similar to the Bloodborne series with Rob. Rob now has to beat Tower Knight 🤘

[@HandsomeSexyBiGuy]

The podcast is at its best when they talk about non gaming stuff lol wish they'd do a podcast about other stuff.

[@thefearmakerlive]

Dave, definitely keep championing Marvel's Midnight Suns!!! Everyone should know about it. Mix X-com tactics and base building,with the social interactions of a Bioware game, and a card deck builder like Slay the Spire or Marvel Snap, snd you have Midnight Suns!!! Rob and Ash, you should definitely take the time to play it.

[@calhoun702]

I saw the episode and it was great you gotta fry plantains at a high heat and they can be sweet, which I like, or hard and you put Garlic on them.

[@Mattzere]

I'd love Rob to do a spoilery top 5 moments in FFXVI. I think I've just done the part Rob was talking about and WOW.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

The Barbie x Oppenheimer thing is like Doom x Animal Crossing that also released on the same day when they arrived. That caused a whole bunch of fan-content.

[@Davewonder31]

I’m sorry Dave 😭😂

[@mikiodj]

#PODSQUAD Dave being jealous of BEN STAAARR (to quote Ash) was one of the funniest moments in the podcast so far. And as a member of the #DAVENATION, I have to say that Ben lovely and nice, but Dave is irreplaceable. Love this channel from the bottom of my heart, you always bring joy to my day. Also, could you give a shoutout to all your brazilian fans like me? 🇧🇷

[@AQCorner]

"Robert S Peelson" Great pun Rob

[@simonpeterms]

That’s actually a really really good Top 5 😊

[@jamesbourne256]

The medium is a game I played recently that I throughly enjoyed reminded me of silent hill

[@Ellerbeetimes100]

Pealson! Lol. Brilliant as far as puns go.😀

[@brittney117]

That Ben Starr comment… I feel so represented. Him acting as Clive asking Rosie to be on her video game boyfriend list lives in my head rent free (Ben STAAARRRR pls come back

[@ncjhood]

Dan's pun would be Danana.

[@jamiefletcher3186]

I can’t wait for this year’s Christmas Maze 😂

[@nerdmommy7114]

I like that this is a foreshadowing of 2023 Christmas Maze!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@powerfantastic01]

I love Nicholas Cage, but I always think of as comedy relief, so it just seems so random that he's suddenly in DBD, lol. Raising Arizona is still fantastic!

[@TheShaneGuy]

My 5 would be God of War Ragnarok, Sniper Elite 5, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Final Fantasy 16 and Uncharted Legacy of Thieves. The Sniper Elite franchise has to be one of the most under-rated games by the PS Access team as they hardly ever mention it, let alone play them. You can turn off the killcam if the X-ray cam is an issue but the last 4 games have all been some of my favourite games of all time.

[@bossesday1]

Thanks Dave for shouting out midnight suns cause im in the same boat and completely agree it’s a great game.

[@powerfantastic01]

Science fact: A cat's purr calms anxiety and is extremely soothing. So Stray could be a lifesaver in a desperate situation such as being stranded on a deserted island.

[@logiclunacy606]

I kinda agree with the whole variety thing so my 5 games on the desert island would be.... Crosscode, Super monkeyball bannana mania, elden ring, a knights quest and re4 remake.

[@Space_Noise]

Crosscode and SMB are great choices!

[@logiclunacy606]

@Space_Noise super monkey ball is one of those things that's easy to pick up but hard to master and I think it as a choice it is very fun but also super repayable. I've only done crosscode once and that's because you know the backlog but it feels like a game that no matter how many times I solve the same puzzles its gonna feel special or great everytime. The combat and bosses are all so super memorable too.

[@jadelson93]

They do plantain in the ASDA in Nottingham, just sayin’

[@keshavgoel2310]

My 5 would be Jedi Survivor (for the star wars itch), Returnal (to give myself a challenge), FF16 (for the feels), Fifa (for mindless fun), and finally RE4 remake (to have something perfect coz all my other picks are imperfect in their own ways).

[@akinigiri]

Rather than a desert island, it should be exiled to a mountain cabin. Just to take the edge off the much more stressful and depressing dessert island

[@Wogle]

Oh... So this is why they made Rosie speak French in the Friday Feature? 😂

[@Edgecution10]

My current five for PS5 would be GoW Ragnarok Returnal FF16 Fall Guys Ratchet & Clank

[@alexandervazquez6395]

Final Fantasy 14 Online would carry the time on the island with things to do.

[@jamielee5695]

I kinda wish the sections of natural conversation weren't hurried along, I gey you guys have a schedule to adhere to but we love just hanging with you guys, especially the random stories

[@Reinvention89]

Dave top recommendation with jury duty not laughed so hard at a show in a long time 1:07:55

[@kirbyrawstorne]

Aw, I missed you Dave!

[@StinkyBuster]

If we're talking exclusives only then: Returnal, FF16, Rift Apart, Forbidden West, Ragnarok

[@mza4739]

I think it’s also third party released in the PS5 generation.

[@StinkyBuster]

@@mza4739 in that case, Returnal, FF16, Elden Ring, Like a Dragon Ishin, Diablo 4

[@austinteed3248]

"Does Ratchet purr? No."

[@akinigiri]

I love Rob's shirt! Astro's Playroom Final Fantasy 16 God of War The Witcher 3 Complete Edition Miles Morales Ultimate (comes with the remaster of Spiderman so 2 games in one muhahaha)

[@danieljohn9257]

Dave is a great sport dealing with Ben, and I think it would be hilarious if they are pretend mortal enemies!

[@ssgcheddar5785]

I have my dream library 😊 pretty much

[@dantekinkade8765]

I got Dead by Daylight for Nicolas Cage, but i got the release date and thought he was coming out for it last month. lol anyways now I have over 360 hours in the game and almost have the platinum too.

[@danlaw1991]

Another great episode with an amazing discussion as always. My personal 5 would be: Horizon Forbidden West Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (likely soon to be replaced by Spider-Man 2) God of War: Ragnarok Final Fantasy XVI Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Definitely agree Ben Starr needs to pop up on the channel more.

[@danhectic5629]

Returnal is the best game i've played since... Doom: Eternal. i don't even like shooters that much- but these two games scratched the HARD ACTION itch that DMC V didn't (for me- i liked it on normal, but playing as V on hard mode made me not try any further difficulty levels). also- MAN i love The Quarry! pop pop peanut butter butter pops! pop pop pop 'em in your mouth!

[@HatCHeTHaZ]

No ghost of tsushima?! 😱

[@juuy2223]

For the desert island top 5 they could've considered games that would be fun to watch someone else play

[@StinkyBuster]

Ash and Dave are both right about radioactivity and radiation

[@knevik]

+1 recommendation for Jury Duty.

[@vvandavvitch]

Geronimo the Beaver loves you 🦫🦫🦫

[@paulwatters509]

Rob dressed like a bad start to a hitman level 😂

[@jimcoons7555]

Ash- "I'm not asking for input, I'm telling you what they are!" What a very kind person.

[@PlayStationAccess]

It's just a bit of banter between mates, not a reflection of character or anything to take seriously! Promise.

[@yulscott2283]

Do they have a wifi on the island? Because if not they can only play 4 of those games.

[@Christosq2]

Is cool

[@rymental9091]

YES! Ash is back!

[@kingcrowley2871]

This is random but Ash has been such a great addition to the access team i hope she never leaves

[@valterjunior3184]

She is like a missing piece of the puzzle that when you find it, it all becomes complete.

[@DarthDre]

5 games to bring, 3 of the games should be their personal favourites and the other two should be their group choice. It is also interesting how none of them picker a 'party'/3 player game 😂

[@minibixxx]

I’d take : An mmorpg (maybe guild wars) A souls game (demon souls/Elden ring) An open world (rdr2 or zelda or Skyrim) A rogue game (dead cells, rogue legacy 2 ) A card game maybe (inscryption or hearthstone)

[@afcb_z8131]

Dragon Quest XI is an all time favourite for me! Never see it get any love

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

I love it too, It was my goty over god of war 2018. But I think it's just because it was a PS4 game that it's not brought up much anymore. But definitely still holds up and I'd recommend anyone play it even now. Also dragon quest builders 1+2 but 2 especially is absolutely delightful. But Dq11 is just one of the best jrpgs of all time. It feels like the best ps1 final fantasy game but it looks absolutely gorgeous. Absolutely can't wait for dragon quest 12.

[@afcb_z8131]

@@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu I couldn’t really get into the DQ builders games but I am sooooo excited for DQ12!!

[@NookyBroonToon]

Robert Peelson was the obvious choice! 😂

[@ainsleymurray7146]

Love hearing Ash talk about Control, its such an amazing game and hardly anyone I know has played it. Would love to see Ash play the AWE expansion on the channel ahead of Alan Wake 2, just to add to the hype

[@priscilabee583]

Yes, that is a great idea!

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

My top 5 would have to be 1. Final fantasy 14 2. Elden ring 3. Gt7 4. Resident evil 4 remake 5. Street fighter 6

[@jlm2197]

I really want these three to play Bugsnax in the design of Metal Gear Stupid! Please make this happen.

[@jlm2197]

Also... Tchia Just saying

[@Gaias_guardian]

Hope you're all feeling wonderful and fulfilled in life. 🙏 ❤🎉

[@cadenstewart4547]

Very smooth back away from Mario after turtle throwing was mentioned

[@RichPal_]

Is the podcast Dave is listening to on the Pacific during ww2 by Dan Carlin per chance? I would love to know the answer to that 🙏

[@PlayStationAccess]

It certainly is!

[@RichPal_]

@PlayStationAccess 🙌🙌 Thank you for replying 🤣 I am almost finished with Blueprint for Armageddon on WW1. If you haven't listened to that one yet, it's a must listen. Cheers Dave

[@JacktheSadArmadillo]

Chiqui-Dave

[@Marksun777]

Diablo 4 if couch coop is allowed on this deserted island hole?

[@johnathannolan9642]

#PODSQUAD King Robert S Pearson, will you be filming a Final Fanstasy 16 spoiler video (in the same vein as the God of War spoilercast) where you gush over the impeccable storytelling?

[@nowaz]

Ash never misses leg days it seems, love the team!

[@sarads7877]

Rob also has very fit legs 👄

[@theonetruetom]

Minecraft Ghost of Tsushima Witcher 3 Skyrim Elden Ring

[@Paprika_n_Peppercorn]

Rob, I suggest looking for those plantain/cooking bananas in the Asian Supermarkets 😄

[@BoomerBends]

Hope your channel doesn't get a copyright strike because of the new controller.

[@ProcrastinatingGameCat]

I really wished that you would have read out your own top 5 before arguing. It would be nice to know what games were in the bowl.

[@kematchdr]

Desert Islands "Robs Camping Robs Survival"

[@jerrydidrik]

Robanana Pealson

[@NoMansLand98]

Simple Ghost of Tsushima...

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

Starfield should be on that list.

[@neilpassarellful]

Rob could finally beat the tower knight if he only had demon souls and a island he could not get off of.