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Rumored Star Wars Games
God of War Won't be a Trilogy
Ghost of Tsushima Upgrade Sells Well

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Plat Cast Ep.128: Power Ranger Taxes

Hello there everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of your favorite bi-weekly trophy hunting show!  On this week's episode the gang is back down to it's core three member show and has a lot to catch up on.  Darryl has been hitting the gym regularly and is feeling nice and beefed up, ready to regale us all with tales of TMNT Mutant Mayhem, as well as a trophy list review for a musical RPG in the same style as older Telltale Games.  That's right, he's talking about Stray Gods!  Slugger meanwhile brings forth Remnant 2 for discussion, and the crew is generally very impressed with how straightforward the trophy list seems.  Colin rounds out the trophy list reviews with Quake 2, another surprise release from Quakecon 2023.  But does this game's trophy list hold up when compared to the original remaster?  Well in short, no.  The trophy list is bland and simple, devoid of most creativity.  That doesn't mean that Colin won't be picking it up and playing it though, as his obsession with boomer shooters continues to grow.  On top of all that the team discusses what games we would want to trophy hunt in first if for some reason we had to start all over, and what we would want PSNP and Discord to do to help show off more of our favorite series and Platinum's.  Thank you to all the Patreon supporters of the show, and thank you all so much for listening!

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 91: Quad Machine

Hello there everybody!  Welcome back to another exciting episode of Trophy Talk!  In this , our 92nd episode, the crew has gathered to discuss what we've been playing for the past few weeks which include some real quackers if you know what we're saying.  For starters though, we provide an update on our trophy hunting race over in our Discord, which by the time you're hearing this, is nearing completion!  From there we take a second to pause and reflect on our gaming goals for the year.  Have we been tackling our backlogs as much as we wanted?  Are we still as focused on upping our completion percentage as we were at the start of the year?  The results vary of course!  After that we get into our Patreon submitted questions which cover topics such as PlayStation Stars on console, what we think the biggest flop out of PlayStation and Sony is in recent years, and what our favorite console from Sony has been.   We end the show with what we've been playing with games ranging from Untitled Goose Game, TMNT: Shredders Revenge, Final Fantasy 6, Quake 2, and much more.   Thank you so much for your support and for listening to our show, we hope you enjoy!

Trophy  Talk Podcast - Episode 92: Quack!!

Come along with us dear listeners on a journey, a journey through the backlogs of three men in the midst of what may be the busiest period of high quality AAA releases in the past 5 years.  In this episode, Slugger, Darryl, and Colin all try to distill down their backlogs to five essential picks that they feel the most compelled to actually go back and clean up.  With October quickly approaching and bringing AC: Mirage, Spiderman 2, and many other games between now and then, it seemed the perfect time to try and think about a good strategy for approaching our backlog in the coming months.  On top of all that discussion we also go over Patreon submitted questions!  Topics include how we would mash up a genre and existing IP in a new way, our proposed TV adaptations of a known game series, and what the best all time mini game is in gaming.  We thank you all for listening to show, it truly means a great deal to us.  Happy gaming =)

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 93: Backlog Blues

Hello there everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of Trophy Talk.  This marks the very first occassion that Darryl and Colin have ever done a duo podcast together, which is crazy considering we're three years into doing this show.  Regardless, we relished at the opportunity to discuss gaming, and take a break from a very busy period of work.  

 We start off the episode with a little mini break down of the most recent Resident Evil 4 Remake DLC, Separate Ways, which came out on the day of recording the episode.  As massive RE fans this DLC is intriguing as it brings back the classic challenge that we know and love in these trophy lists, but does so in a bite sized $10 package.  From there we get into Platinum shout outs and Patreon shout outs before moving on to some questions submitted by the listeners!  Topics include, what games we were highly anticipating that didn't live up to our own hype, what the last game we would choose to tackle on our backlog would be, and if we have any recommendations for new Switch owners.  

To close out the show we talk about what we've been playing.  Much of this time Colin spends trying to convince Darryl, (and anyone else who will listen), to buy and play FF16.  It's a fantastic game of course but in addition to that, the trophy hunt and list is extremely well designed!  Darryl then chimes in with updates on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as a bit of an update on Star Wars: Squadrons, and Inside.  

Thank you so much for listening ,and we hope you enjoy the show!

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 94: An "Eikonic" Discussion

Hello there everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of trophy hunting discussion, and gaming goodness. In this one, the boys are reunited and ready to discuss some of the biggest gaming releases of the year.  That's right, not only is it Spooktober but the month we've long discussed where some of our favorite franchise release their newest iterations, in hopes of capturing our imaginations and trophy hunting attention.  We're please to say that all three games we look at in this episode have solid lists, that pay homage to not only other games in their respective franchises, but to their inspirations as well.  

The first bit of the show sees us discussing some platinum shout outs from the Discord community, and hearing tales of Slugger's recent travels.  From there we spend a little time going over some top 25 lists, and what moments from games have truly scared us.  

The second hour and some change is all about the aforementioned trophy lists.  So sit back, relax and enjoy some discussion about AC Mirage, Lies of P, and Spiderman 2's trophy lists.  The crew is all very excited to get their hands on these games sometime in the near future, that's for sure!  Happy gaming, and thanks for listening.

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 95: AC Mirage, Lies of P, Spiderman 2

Hey there fellow trophy hunters, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Trophy Talk!  We've got a long one in store for you all today, as the what we've been playing discussions are dominated by both Slugger and Darryl, who have truly been putting in some work and playing tons of games.  Colin chimes in with some updates on FF16 and his experiences with RE4 Remake's Separate Ways DLC as well!  At the top of the show though we have a discussion around PS+ essential and when you should add the free games to your library vs not, as well as announcing the winners of the race!  

For Patreon topics this week we talk about the worst games we've ever platinumed, and design our very own PlayStation showcase with the help of MaximumCarnage.  What 12 game announcements would we pick for such a showcase in a post Jim Ryan world?  You'll just have to listen to find out!  Thank you all so much for listening and for your support.  Happy gaming!

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 96:  The Boys Design a Showcase

Hello there everybody and welcome back to another exciting episode of Trophy Talk!  The crew has got some pretty damn interesting lists to review for you this week as for some reason, developers seem to have forgotten what things like platinum trophies and a good distribution are.   As you can see from the thumbnail, one of the main games and topics we discuss is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.  Just what exactly was Activision thinking by giving only the PS4 version of the game a Platinum, and the PS5 version simply popping as a DLC for Modern Warfare 2? It seems insane to us, and really doesn't bode well for the future yearly releases of the blockbuster franchise.  On top of that we discuss Alan Wake 2.  While the game seems to be in the running for game of the year, and is reviewing extremely well, its distribution and overall approach to its trophy list design seems a bit odd to say the least.  Lastly we also take a look at the Ghostrunner 2 trophy list, and compared to the first two games we talk about, the list is marvelous!  

Before all that though we have some hot topics and house keeping to go over, some platinum shout outs from our Discord, and of course your Patreon submitted questions.  This was a fun one to record, and we hope you enjoy listening to us discuss.  Thanks so much for checking out the show, leave us a review if you feel so inclined, and happy gaming =)

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 97: The Call of Duty Fiasco

Hello there everyone! 

Welcome back to another episode of Trophy Talk, your favorite bi-weekly trophy hunting show.  In this episode, Colin, Slugger, and Darryl give you updates on some of the fantastic games and trophy hunts they've been taking part in as we quickly approach the end of what has been an amazing year for games.  Colin regales us with tales of Baghdad in Assassin's Creed: Mirage, and touches on his time with Alan Wake Remastered.  Slugger gets  time with one of his favorite all time franchises in Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name.  Darry is the only lucky one in the group who has gotten a chance to platinum Spiderman 2 already, and has finally started his playthrough of God of War: Ragnarok.  Yes, after almost a year of sitting on his shelf at home, he's finally ready to tackle one of last years greatest stories and trophy hunts.  

That's not all though!  The crew also gives there thoughts on the recent nominees for Game of the Year to come out of The Game Awards.  As noted above, this year was quite the banger with new game releases, do the nominees truly capture that greatness?  

Last but not least we of course answer our Patreon submitted questions.  What game would we want to remake entirely if we had creative control?  What difficult platinums and trophies are we planning on going after in the future?  All of that and more behind the play button.  

Thank you for listening!

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 98: Slugger Recommends*

Well hello hello there everybody! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Trophy Talk! 

This episode sees a return to the normal run of the show, after what has been a fairly hectic week for a few of the hosts.  Slugger fills us in on his most recent escapades to see the Bills play during the play offs, and Colin and Darryl are going through a rather slow period at work.  That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that it's harder to get in the normal routine and rhythms of life.  That being said, we've got a banger episode for you all, so thanks so much for tuning in and listening. 

For starters we have a few housekeeping items to go over which include the start of the next competition and Discord raffle beginning February 1st, Colin's most recent guest appearance on PS Plus Game Club, and the announcement that Pat and Kevin will be back on as guests on the show in the near future. 

From there we get into our Patreon submitted questions which range from the goofy to the profound.  On the profound side, the boys try to come up with their 5 most proud platinum trophies in their whole collection while also keeping in mind if these are games that we can recommend to the wider trophy hunting audience.  After that we discuss things like our preference with flying first class or for free, what video game character we want to smell like, and what our favorite TV shows and cartoons were growing up.  

As it turns out two of the hosts were Nickelodeon kids while one was firmly in the camp of Cartoon Network... can you guess who? 

Last but not least the guys each bring a trophy list to review and discuss.  Darryl continues to go hard on indie games and brings forth Cub, a fairly new release which he just so happens to have a great deal of love for.  If you couldn't tell from the thumbnail and title, Slugger goes deep into the analysis of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and it's Day 1 DLC for NG+.  Last but not least Colin takes a look at just why the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake lists keeps popping up every so often on PSNP.  Is this game ever going to come out?  

Thanks so much for listening, we we hope you enjoy!  Happy gaming!

Trophy Talk Podcast - Episode 103: First Class to Kamurocho

Hello one and all, and welcome back to another episode of Surviving the Horror! 

This month Josh and Colin got the chance to sit down and play a horror franchise that has somehow eluded them for years at this point, that being Fatal Frame.  Fatal Frame is a franchise that you hear about in the same breaths as things like Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and other staples of the genre.  Taking place firmly in the realm of Japan , and touching regularly on things like Japanese folklore and rituals, Fatal Frame aims to try something different in survival horror.  The problem is that many of these titles (Fatal Frame 1-3 specifically) are locked on older hardware and not accessible on modern day consoles.  As a result, Josh and Colin decided to make their first foray into the franchise with Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.  Originally released exclusively in Japan for the Wii in 2008, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse finally received its remaster and port to the West in 2023, selling 120,000 copies in just a few short weeks on the market.  While that may not sound like much, when you consider that the franchise as a whole across all five games only has 1.3 million units sold, the success of recent games like Mask of the Lunar Eclipse and Maiden of Blackwater becomes more apparent.  Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is also the only game in the franchise to stand alone in its story elements, making it a great jumping in point for newcomers to the series like us.  

Mask of the Lunar Eclipse tells the tale of (primarily) three characters in Misaki, Ruka, and Choshiro as they explore the Haibara Infirmary on Rougetsu Isle.  Rougetsu Isle is known for its ancient tradition of performing the Rougetsu Kagura, a ritual in which the liminal space between the the souls of the living and dead is opened in conjunction with the phases of the moon.  Several years ago, this ritual goes wrong (who could have guessed) and The Day of Tranquility ensues; resulting in the loss of several lives, and the loss of our main characters' memories.  It's our job then as Misaki, Ruka, and Choshiro to return to Rougetsu Isle and try to unravel the mystery of what happened, restore our memories, and ultimately free the souls of those trapped between the realm of the living and the dead.  

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!  Next month's episode will be on a smaller 2D pixelated horror game called Dead of Darkness.  Thanks again! 

Surviving the Horror - Episode 16: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Trophy Talk Network brings together a great group of content creators to create weekly content that touches on gaming, trophy hunting on PSN, the PS extra game offerings, survival horror and so much more. 

Trophy Talk Podcast: Join Colin & Josh to discuss all things trophy related
 
PlayStation Plus Game Club: Join Kevin & friends as they host a monthly 'book-club' style show, playing and reviewing PS+ offerings
 
Surviving the Horror:Join Colin & Josh monthly as they play and review survival horror games

Mooglecast: Formerly known as our DLC packs, Max & Zach have taken the reigns to spin-off their own content encompassing a wide variety of gaming content & news

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