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Why did PlayStation cancel Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT? This week on The Trophy Room, we break down the reported reasons Sony walked away from Kojima Productions' ambitious action-espionage game before Xbox stepped in to publish the project. New reports claim PlayStation had concerns surrounding PHYSINT's budget, potential profitability, missed deadlines, and its planned exclusivity. With Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2 reportedly falling short of PlayStation's revenue expectations, Sony was allegedly reluctant to invest hundreds of millions into another Kojima Productions project. So, did PlayStation make the right business decision, or could walking away from Kojima come back to haunt them? We also dive into Marvel's Wolverine now that Insomniac's massive PS5 exclusive is finally here. We share our impressions of Wolverine, discuss the reaction surrounding its launch, and break down some of the biggest conversations happening around the game. Plus, the results are apparently in on the PlayStation Blackout. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says the week-long PlayStation boycott over Sony's decision to move away from physical media resulted in "no significant change" to player counts or overall platform engagement. What does that mean for the physical games movement, and where does the conversation go from here? This week on The Trophy Room:

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is almost here, and Kyle has PLAYED IT! This week on The Trophy Room, Kyle shares his hands-on impressions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation and what he thinks of Square Enix’s massive conclusion to the Remake trilogy.

We also break down the shocking news surrounding Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, as PlayStation cancels its long-awaited collaboration with Kojima Productions — only for Xbox to step in and save the project. What happened between PlayStation and one of its longest-running creative partners, why did Sony walk away from PHYSINT, and what does Xbox picking up the game mean for Kojima Productions going forward?

Plus, reports claim Killzone is finally coming back with a remake in development, we do our final Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 launch vibe check ahead of Insomniac’s massive new release, and share our hands-on impressions of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

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Was PlayStation's latest State of Play really THAT bad? This week on The Trophy Room, we break down and react to everything announced during PlayStation State of Play and State of Play Japan, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, Ghost of Yōtei, GTA VI, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Metro 2039, Saros, and much more. Joe and the crew discuss the internet's reaction to PlayStation's latest showcase, what worked, what didn't, and whether the backlash is actually justified. We also share our Star Wars Zero Company impressions and go hands-on with Onimusha, giving our thoughts on two upcoming games we're excited to see more of. Elsewhere, Final Fantasy VII Revelation received a major gameplay deep dive and an April 8, 2027 release date, alongside confirmation of post-launch Sephiroth and Vincent & The Turks story expansions. Marvel's Wolverine received a new launch trailer ahead of its September release, while Until Dawn 2, Ghost of Yōtei, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and several other PS5 games received new trailers and updates.

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GTA VI gameplay is finally here! This week on The Trophy Room, Joe and the crew react to Rockstar’s latest look at Grand Theft Auto VI and break down whether Jason, Lucia, Vice City, and the gameplay lived up to years of anticipation.

We also recap Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 and pick our favorite games from the show, including Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3 Remastered, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Exodus, Mega Man: Dual Override, and more. Plus, could the PS5 be about to get even more expensive? We discuss the potential impact of new tariffs on gaming hardware and what another price increase could mean for PlayStation players.

Finally, Xbox is taking an interesting approach to the physical-vs-digital debate with a new feature that gives owners of supported physical Xbox games a digital entitlement. What does Xbox’s approach mean for game preservation, physical media, and the future of console gaming?

All that and more on this week’s episode of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast!

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PlayStation's live-service strategy is facing even more trouble. Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly undergoing a major overhaul following poor internal testing, with its live-service elements being stripped back and the team reportedly given until December to prove the project should remain in development. Joining us this week is our good friend Kevin Ainsworth from Save The Game Media! Kevin joins Joe and Kyle to break down the latest PlayStation news, Wolverine discourse, GTA 6 leaks, and the increasingly messy state of Sony's live-service plans. 🎮 Check out Kevin & Save The Game Media: https://www.youtube.com/@SaveTheGameMedia THIS WEEK WE TALK ABOUT: 🔵 PlayStation's live-service strategy running into even more trouble 🏹 Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly undergoing a major overhaul 🧟 The Last of Us Online's cancellation and Naughty Dog's involvement 🌅 The next single-player Horizon game potentially still years away 🐺 Marvel's Wolverine PS5 gameplay impressions — and the internet's completely normal reaction to them 🚨 HUGE GTA 6 story leaks hitting the internet ⚔️ Phantom Blade Zero State of Play impressions 🔻 PS6's release date and price remain undecided 🔥 Control Resonant officially goes gold 🎮 August's PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium games 🔊 PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate speakers 👀 And much more! Is PlayStation's live-service gamble falling apart, or can Sony still turn things around? Let us know what you think below! 🏆 The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast is your weekly show covering PlayStation, PS5, PS6, first-party studios, gaming news, reviews, previews, and everything happening across the video game industry. 👍 Like the video, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode! #PlayStation #PS5 #GTA6 #Wolverine #GamingNews

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This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, we're talking all things *Phantom Blade Zero* as PlayStation announces a dedicated State of Play featuring an extended gameplay deep dive. We break down the new trailer, Donnie Yen joining the cast, and the possibility of a PS5 demo arriving soon. Plus, *Ghost of Yōtei* is getting even bigger with the newly announced Complete Edition and Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, alongside the new Most Wanted roguelike mode, Legends, new gear, Trophies, and more. We also react to PlayStation's new *Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and DualSense controllers**, August's stacked PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium lineup, and **Stop Killing Games joining the legal fight against Sony* over PlayStation Store pricing and the future of an increasingly digital PlayStation ecosystem. All that and more on this week's episode of The Trophy Room!

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This week on The Trophy Room, we break down Sony's latest response to the backlash surrounding its decision to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs beginning in 2028. Despite weeks of criticism and online protests, Sony says it isn't seeing any impact on its business and plans to continue moving forward with its digital strategy. We also discuss reports that Dave Bautista is in talks to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War series following Ryan Hurst's exit, additional casting changes, and what this means for the adaptation moving forward. Plus, we cover reports that EA could be preparing for another wave of mass layoffs following its Saudi-backed acquisition and discuss what it means for the future of the publisher and the industry.

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PlayStation fans are calling for a PS5 Blackout as the community prepares to boycott Sony over the company's decision to end physical game discs. This week, we break down what the protest could mean, the fallout from PlayStation's recent PSN outage, and whether Sony is listening.

We also discuss God of War Laufey's official release date, Kratos' return in the next chapter of the franchise, and why the timing couldn't be more surprising with Fable launching on PS5 just days earlier.

Plus, we answer this week's Sony Pony Express question: Could Sony eventually stop selling games altogether and instead market them as "PlayStation Experiences" as the industry moves further toward

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On this week's episode of The Trophy Room, we're breaking down everything revealed during Marvel's Wolverine's massive Comic-Con showcase, including the brand-new story trailer, gameplay details, combat, villains, and why this could be Insomniac's most ambitious PlayStation exclusive yet.

We also discuss what Halo Campaign Evolved's arrival on PlayStation could mean for the future of the franchise after Xbox's latest comments on exclusivity. Is this just the beginning of Halo on PlayStation?

Plus, we dive into Sony's ongoing physical media controversy as new sales data fuels the debate, Ryan Hurst's departure from Amazon's God of War series after an on-set injury, the latest PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium additions, and much more.

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This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss the growing backlash surrounding Sony's decision to end physical game releases beginning in 2028, as lawsuits begin to emerge and governments around the world weigh in on PlayStation's digital-only future. Will Sony change course, or has the company already committed to leaving physical media behind?

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🔹 God of War: Laufey is officially coming to disc despite Sony's digital push.

Join us as we break down the biggest PlayStation news, Xbox updates, gaming industry headlines, and answer your questions from the Trophy Room community.

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