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This week on The Trophy Room, we close out the year with our PlayStation 2025 Wrapped episode, breaking down the biggest stories, defining moments, and industry shifts that shaped PlayStation and gaming over the past year.

We also take time to honor a devastating loss to the video game industry. Vince Zampella — Battlefield franchise lead, Call of Duty co-creator, Respawn Entertainment founder, and one of the most influential figures in modern gaming — has tragically passed away. We reflect on his legendary career, from Medal of Honor and Call of Duty to Titanfall, Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi, and the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6, and discuss the massive legacy he leaves behind.

On the news front, Naughty Dog finds itself back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. A new report reveals mandatory overtime (crunch) imposed on staff to complete a demo for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, reigniting conversations around workplace culture, missed deadlines, and sustainability inside PlayStation Studios. We discuss what this means for Naughty Dog, Sony, and the broader industry as crunch continues to clash with modern development values.

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This is a packed, emotional, and thoughtful send-off to 2025 — celebrating what went right, questioning what went wrong, and remembering one of gaming’s true legends.

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This week’s episode dives deep into major shifts across gaming, streaming, and the business of entertainment, with industry-shaking moves from Warner Bros., Sony, Bungie, and more.

We start with breaking corporate news as Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to reject Paramount’s latest acquisition offer, choosing instead to move forward with its $82.7 billion Netflix deal. If finalized, Netflix would gain control of Warner Bros. Games, including massive IP like Mortal Kombat, DC, Harry Potter, and more. We discuss whether Netflix will license these franchises out—or finally go all-in on games—and what this could mean for the future of AAA development.

Next, we look at alarming new data showing US hardware sales and physical game spending just hit their worst November in 30 years. Despite heavy Black Friday promotions, record-high console prices dragged sales down, even as PS5 emerged as the best-selling console for the month. We break down what this says about the future of physical games, hardware pricing, and consumer behavior.

Then we tackle the ongoing AI controversy in game development, as Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke responds forcefully to backlash over AI usage following The Game Awards. Vincke makes it clear: artists are not being replaced. We discuss where AI fits responsibly in modern game development—and where players are drawing the line.

The episode also covers Bungie’s major Marathon update, including a March 2026 release date, revamped visuals, deeper PvE, hardcore gameplay shifts, solo playlists, expanded weapon mod systems, and new lore teases. After months of controversy, Bungie appears to be rebuilding trust—so we ask: Is Marathon finally back on track? And can it stand alongside competitors like Arc Raiders?

Plus, listener questions and reactions on Bungie, PlayStation strategy, and shooter fatigue.

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The Games Awards 2025! All the big reveals like former Bioware's Casey Hudson making a Star Wars Fate of the old republic game, Divinity, Tomb Raider Catalyst, Tomb Raider Reboot, Warlock and so much more. As well as Clair Obscur Expedition 33 absolutely sweeping the awards as well as Game of the Year and playstations big presents as well!

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This episode covers a wide range of major gaming and entertainment industry updates, including new adaptations, studio developments, and ongoing industry conversations. Justin Lin, known for his work on the Fast and Furious franchise, is officially set to direct Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ live-action Helldivers movie. With a script from Gary Dauberman, Lin is reportedly focusing on character, world-building, and thematic depth as he brings the popular Arrowhead Game Studios franchise to film. The long-anticipated Amazon God of War TV series is now moving into pre-production, with Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes. Casting has begun for Kratos and Atreus, putting to rest ongoing speculation about who will take on the lead roles. Toye’s previous work on Shogun, The Boys, Westworld, and Watchmen signals a high-quality adaptation. Meanwhile, recent rumors linking Christopher Judge to the role have been dismissed. A mysterious statue discovered in the Mojave Desert, tied to a teaser from Geoff Keighley, has sparked intense speculation about what game it represents. Fans have theorized connections to God of War, Diablo, Fallout, Doom, Baldur’s Gate, and even Half-Life due to nearby road names, but multiple insiders have ruled out several of these possibilities. The statue continues to generate discussion as more clues appear. Industry commentary also includes discussion around claims from HipHopGamer regarding a new PlayStation experience that could feature elements from all generations of PlayStation hardware and include a social component reminiscent of PlayStation Home. This speculation opens broader conversations about what PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming may look like in the next hardware cycle. The controversy involving Bungie’s Marathon art dispute has reached a resolution, with artist Fern “4nt1r34l” Hook stating that the issue has been resolved to her satisfaction. Bungie previously acknowledged that a former employee had used her work without permission during the game’s early development and removed the affected assets from the project. Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, is facing a critical moment as it prepares for the release of Mina the Hollower. According to Bloomberg, the studio’s future stability depends heavily on the game’s sales performance. With the team having downsized and paused work on a separate 3D Shovel Knight project, the success of Mina the Hollower may determine the direction of the studio moving forward. Additional updates include a significant reduction to Helldivers 2’s PC install size, a new limited-edition Genshin Impact DualSense controller for PS5, the soft launch of MLB The Show Mobile on iOS and Android, and new accusations that Sony used generative AI artwork for its PlayStation Advent Calendar promotional campaign. This episode brings together the biggest stories shaping PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and the wider gaming industry, with insight into upcoming adaptations, studio challenges, production reveals, and the future direction of gaming.

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This week’s episode is stacked with breaking PlayStation news, major leaks, and huge third-party updates across the industry. We kick things off with evidence that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is heading to PC far sooner than expected. A new ESRB rating has surfaced for the PC version—listing Sony Interactive Entertainment as the publisher—strongly suggesting a rapid turnaround similar to the first game’s sub-one-year PC launch. With Kojima Productions expanding the franchise into animated films, A24 partnerships, and Disney+ series, the Death Stranding universe is entering its biggest era yet. Next, a 10-minute leak of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has spilled online, showing early gameplay, mocap sessions, Farah’s redesigned character concepts, and confirmation of two new locations built from the ground up. Ubisoft has been issuing copyright strikes, validating the footage's authenticity. Quality looks early-alpha, but it’s the clearest look yet at the long-delayed remake’s evolution. We then turn to huge internal rumblings at Bungie: credible leaks point to Destiny 3 being in extremely early development, reportedly positioned as a major tentpole release for the PS6 generation. This comes as Destiny 2 struggles with engagement, follows a $200 million write-down from Sony, and Marathon continues through testing before launch. With Destiny fatigue setting in, Bungie is under immense pressure to deliver a franchise reset. FLASH NEWS breaks down the rapid-fire updates you need to know: • Cyberpunk 2077 hits a massive 35 million units sold • A Far Cry TV series is officially in the works with Noah Hawley attached • PlayStation Plus December lineup revealed: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, and Synduality Echo of Ada If you’re here for PlayStation insights, industry leaks, and deep-dive coverage of the biggest stories in gaming, this episode has everything.

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This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about... This week delivers one of the biggest news drops of the year across PlayStation, Xbox, and the wider gaming industry. We break down PlayStation’s massive Black Friday 2025 deals, including $100 off PS5 consoles (Standard, Digital, and Pro), major discounts on PSVR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense controllers, Pulse headsets, and more. We also cover the huge PlayStation Plus sale, plus deep cuts on hundreds of digital PS5 and PS4 games—just in time for holiday shopping. But that’s only the start. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is stumbling hard out of the gate. UK physical sales are down 61% compared to Black Ops 6, Steam concurrency is far below expectations, and Activision appears to be quietly hiding player-count data. We look at what’s causing the drop—AI art controversy, campaign reception, franchise fatigue—and what it means for Call of Duty going forward. We also dive into the Game Awards 2025 nominations, where indies dominate the field. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong going head-to-head with Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, this year’s GOTY race might be the most competitive ever. Meanwhile, an Xbox insider claims PlayStation is pulling back from PC releases, contradicting earlier reports of day-and-date launches. With Steam Machines, cross-buy rumors, and shifting exclusivity strategies across the industry, we break down what’s real—and what’s noise. Plus rapid-fire FLASH NEWS: – Mafia: The Old Country gets a major free update – PS5 Welcome Hub adds stats, seasonal backgrounds & new widgets – VatiVidya announces an official Elden Ring lore book – Twisted Metal renewed for Season 3 – A massive Ghost of Yōtei update arrives next week with New Game+, new vendors, new cosmetics, replayable content, stat tracking, armor upgrades, Photo Mode enhancements, accessibility options, and more If you love PlayStation, industry analysis, and real-time gaming news breakdowns, this episode is absolutely packed.

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This week on The Trophy Room:  A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about dive deep into the massive PlayStation and gaming news cycle. Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026, and fans are split between hype and frustration. We also break down the shocking union-busting allegations against Rockstar after the firing of 31 employees in the UK and what this means for the developer’s reputation ahead of GTA 6’s release.

Then, we cover Sony’s latest State of Play Japan, featuring major reveals like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Fatal Frame II Remake, Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We discuss which titles might come West and which ones highlight PlayStation’s renewed focus on Japan.

We also unpack Sony’s Q2 FY2025 earnings, revealing PS5 sales have now surpassed 84 million units, with 119 million active users. Sony claims the PS5 is only “midway through its lifecycle,” refusing to comment on PS6 rumors — though new reports point to a 2027 hybrid console with Switch-style docking.

Plus:

New details leak about the Horizon MMO: Steel Frontiers from NCSoft.

A new Steam console and VR headset (“Steam Frame”) leak — can Valve finally challenge Xbox and PlayStation?

Crash Team Racing comeback rumors ignite after a Beenox banner leak.

New PS Plus Extra & Premium lineup for November 2025 featuring GTA V, Pacific Drive, and Tomb Raider Anniversary.

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble officially revealed for mobile.

All that and more in this week’s PlayStation-centric discussion full of news, hot takes, and community questions!

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we break down a massive week in PlayStation news — from Marvel Games’ long-term partnership with Insomniac to new breakthroughs in PS5 and PC cross-buy, dynamic game pricing, and cloud streaming on PlayStation Portal.

Marvel Games GM Haluk Mentes confirms that Insomniac Games — creators of Marvel’s Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2 — will continue collaborating with Marvel “for many years to come,” teasing what might follow Marvel’s Wolverine (launching Fall 2026). Could Venom or X-Men be next?

Meanwhile, Sony’s PlayStation Portal officially launches full cloud streaming support, letting PS Plus Premium users play blockbusters like GTA 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and God of War Ragnarök anywhere — even while someone else uses the PS5 at home.

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We wrap up with community favorites — Whatcha Been Playin’, The Drop, and Sony Pony Express!

Tune in for the best weekly breakdown in PlayStation news, industry updates, and community takes — all with a healthy dose of banter and breadsticks.

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The unthinkable has happened — Halo is officially coming to PlayStation. In this week’s episode of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, we break down the shocking reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the full remake of Halo: Combat Evolved launching on PS5 in 2026.

We dive deep into what this means for Xbox’s cross-platform strategy, how Halo Studios rebuilt the legendary campaign from the ground up, and what PlayStation players can expect from this brand-new experience — complete with 4K visuals, enhanced combat, new missions starring Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson, and 4-player cross-play co-op.

Plus:

Sony’s new focus on anime and “growth markets” after passing on Warner Bros.

Xbox’s next-gen hybrid console rumors — can it really merge PC and console gaming?

PlayStation Plus November lineup, including Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

A surprise new China Hero Project RPG reveal: Loulan: The Cursed Sand

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This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about Sony confirms the Horizon Zero Dawn movie is targeting a 2027 release, complete with a finished script and active director search — plus, new court filings reveal more details about the film’s production and the ongoing Sony vs Tencent lawsuit. We also dive into new reports that the PS6 could launch at half the price of Microsoft’s next Xbox, rumored to cost up to $1,200, and what Shuhei Yoshida had to say about the future of PlayStation and new leadership at Sony. Meanwhile, Halo fans might have two new titles coming soon — including a live-service Halo game alongside the Halo Combat Evolved remake. What does this mean for Xbox and the series’ 25th anniversary?