In this episode, the state of Xbox in 2025, Silent Hill f's mind-bending brilliance, and a nostalgic return to one of the PS1’s most misunderstood RPG classics, Final Fantasy VIII. Timestamps:00:00:54 – What is a "fake" PlayStation fan?00:02:19 – Silent Hill f00:06:22 – PS5 Pro games look worse?00:09:37 – The state of Xbox in 202500:20:56 – Final Fantasy VIII nostalgia For more PlayStation nostalgia:Threads: @TheL2R2GamerTumblr: @TheL2R2GamerInstagram: @TheL2R2GamerX: @TheL2R2Gamer

In this special episode, raw reactions to Sony’s latest State of Play, the highs and lows of the showcase, and a final grade for PlayStation’s next chapter — all with no "Sony Pony" nonsense. Timestamps:00:01:02 – State of Play meltdowns?00:02:35 – Marvel's Wolverine00:05:10 – Saros00:10:27 – More State of Play trailers00:20:20 – The final grade For more PlayStation nostalgia:Threads: @TheL2R2GamerTumblr: @TheL2R2GamerInstagram: @TheL2R2GamerX: @TheL2R2Gamer

In this episode, bold predictions for Sony's next State of Play, a breakdown of their renewed single-player focus, and a nostalgic look back at one of the PS1's greatest cult classics, Parasite Eve. Timestamps:00:01:13 – Console warring is for the birds00:03:17 – State of Play rumors and predictions00:23:01 – Sony's new single-player focus00:28:53 – Parasite Eve nostalgia For more PlayStation nostalgia:Threads: @TheL2R2GamerTumblr: @TheL2R2GamerInstagram: @TheL2R2GamerX: @TheL2R2Gamer

In this episode, we explore how PlayStation's next big first-party games can avoid failure. Plus, a deep dive into Cronos: The New Dawn and a look back at the original Metal Gear Solid’s greatness for its 27th anniversary. Timestamps:00:01:12 – Wash your crack00:02:47 – Cronos: The New Dawn is amazing00:09:41 – Four first-party games Sony can't fumble00:28:42 – Metal Gear Solid is the GOAT For more PlayStation nostalgia:Threads: @TheL2R2GamerTumblr: @TheL2R2GamerInstagram: @TheL2R2GamerX: @TheL2R2Gamer

In this debut episode, The L2R2 Gamer's boot-up begins with grounded, thoughtful PlayStation talk — kicking off with this solo podcast's mission, where PlayStation stands in 2025, the games in rotation, and a dose of memory card-era nostalgia. Timestamps:00:01:08 – This is not a "Sony Pony" podcast00:06:03 – Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater00:09:17 – Is Hollow Knight: Silksong too hard?00:12:35 – Xbox's multiplatform strategy00:16:21 – The State of PlayStation in 202500:34:18 – The PS1's 30th Anniversary For more PlayStation nostalgia:Threads: @TheL2R2GamerTumblr: @TheL2R2GamerInstagram: @TheL2R2GamerX: @TheL2R2Gamer