Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast

By NAR/TECHLeisure

Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast episodes

October 21 Xbox Wants Exclusives Back... But Is It Too Late? | Triangle Squared Ep. 415
Is Xbox considering a return to exclusives? This week on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast, we discuss Microsoft's shifting strategy, rumored next-gen console pricing, and whether Kena could become a PlayStation first-party franchise.
We also dive into the growing use of AI in game development, October's PS Plus lineup, and the controversy surrounding God of War's $150 collector's box. Plus, our thoughts on Wolverine, Pokémon ROM hacks, Mewgenics, and more!
Join us as we break down the latest PlayStation news, gaming industry developments, and everything we've been playing.
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
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Chris – Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro & Mewgenics
7:22 - TCG Card Shop Simulator Is Broken
15:59 - Wolverine & Revisiting MotorStorm
25:28 -Indie Games, Roguelikes & RuneScape
36:59 - Pokémon Unbound & ROM Hacks
57:23 - Is AI Taking Over Game Development?
1:13:54 - AI, PS5 Jailbreaking & Emulation
1:19:53 - Is Kena Becoming a PlayStation IP?
1:29:26 - PS6 & Xbox Next-Gen Pricing Concerns
1:43:25 - October's PS Plus Games
1:50:37 - God of War's $150 Collector's Box
1:56:59 - Xbox Considers Bringing Back Exclusives
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2 hr 13 min
October 07 Naughty Dog Is Reportedly Making Uncharted 5 | Triangle Squared
Is Naughty Dog really making Uncharted 5? We break down the latest rumor, Sony’s new PS5 upscaling tech, and another rough week of layoffs across the games industry.
We also talk Marvel’s Wolverine, Chris finally finishing Control and Alan Wake 2, 007 First Light, Sly Cooper, game pricing, and whether Alan Wake 2 has one of the best stories in gaming.

New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
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Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Sly Cooper & PlayStation’s Old IP
11:49 - Wolverine's 6 Year Development Problem
24:03 - Chris Returns to Control
28:53 - Is Alan Wake 2 the Best Game Story Ever?
45:55 - Chris ALSO Finishes 007 First Light
50:38 - Question: How Much Should Video Games Cost?
1:02:01 - Ninja Theory Is No More?
1:13:30 - The Death of AA Games?
1:19:46 - Sony’s New PS5 Upscaling Tech
1:25:58 - Naughty Dog Making Uncharted 5?
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1 hr 33 min
September 23 PlayStation Break Up With Kojima, Bungie Gets Back With Destiny | Triangle Squared Ep. 413
Bungie wants to reclaim Destiny, Xbox is restructuring again, and Kojima’s Physint is reportedly leaving PlayStation for Xbox.
We also dig into Marvel’s Wolverine and the problems surrounding modern AAA game design, whether the PlayStation boycott actually accomplished anything, Sony shutting down The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod, and why Alpha Protocol might be one of the best bad games ever made.
Plus, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Dawnwalker, L.A. Noire, Goo Deer, and plenty more.

Goo Deer Steam Page - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4349210/Goo_Deer/
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Goo Deer Impressions
14:33 - Alpha Protocol Is Broken & Brilliant
24:37 - RuneScape: Dragonwilds
37:23 - Revisiting L.A. Noire
40:02 - Marvel’s Wolverine & Modern AAA Games
59:05 - Blood of Dawnwalker: GOTY Contender?
1:07:42 - Kojima’s Physint Leaves PlayStation
1:28:11 - Xbox Restructures Again
1:40:37 - Can Bungie Reclaim Destiny?
1:50:47 - The Problem With Safe AAA Games
1:53:10 - Did the PlayStation Boycott Work?
1:58:49 - Sony Kills The Last of Us Multiplayer Mod
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2 hr 7 min
September 09 PlayStation Needs Showcases Back & Ye Olde Ownership Question | Triangle Squared Ep. 412
This week on Triangle Squared, we talk Star Wars: Zero Company, why Blood of Dawnwalker's time limit might not be restrictive enough, Mortal Shell 2, Palworld, and the $3 game Chris can't stop playing.
In the news, Forza Horizon 6 is still coming to PS5, Killzone may finally be returning, GTA 6 is already moving consoles, Sony argues consumers should know they don't own digital games, and we break down why PlayStation desperately needs proper showcases back.
Plus, our longest gaming sessions ever, Final Fantasy VII Revelation concerns, and plenty more. Join us!
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions
11:18 - Palworld Pulled Brett Back In
15:24 - Carrion: Mapless Metroidvania?!
23:06 - The $3 Game Chris Can't Stop Playing
26:09 - Mortal Shell 2 Is Better, But Less Interesting
31:39 - Dawnwalker Surpassed Expectations
45:23 - Our Longest Gaming Sessions Ever
49:27 - Forza Horizon 6 Is Still Coming to PS5
57:04 - Is PlayStation Bringing Killzone Back?
1:09:20 - GTA 6 Is Already Selling Consoles
1:15:30 - Do You Actually Own Your Digital Games?
1:32:27 - PlayStation Needs Showcases Back
1:41:16 - Is Final Fantasy VII Revelation Doing Too Much?
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1 hr 56 min
August 12 GTA 6 Is Bigger Than Gaming | Triangle Squared Ep. 411
With Rockstar bringing its next GTA 6 look to Netflix first, we talk about why this game has become bigger than the usual gaming audience and why, if you're already following every update, the promotion probably isn't even for you.
We also get into Halo: Campaign Evolved, why Master Chief might be cooler when he talks less, Palworld, Sonic, Saros, Metal Gear Solid, and PlayStation's continued move away from physical games.
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Misses the Mark?
19:15 - Saros, Silent Hill F & Revisiting Metal Gear Solid
34:58 - Big Walk Is “ElevatedFriend Slop”?
42:15 - Palworld's Co-Op Problem
50:51 - The Trophy Competition Betrayal
1:00:28 - Wolverine PS5 Hardware & Accessories
1:03:48 - Sonic Speeds Into Fortnite
1:11:49 - Question: What Game Statistics Interest Us?
1:20:24 - GTA 6 Is Bigger Than Gaming
1:31:27 - PlayStation's All-Digital Future
1:54:18 - Question: Platinum Rescue Challenge
2:01:22 - Question: Sex in Space?
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#GTA6 #PlayStation #Halo #Gaming #TriangleSquared
2 hr 14 min
July 29 Kratos Will Return In Avenger's Doomsday | Triangle Squared Ep. 410
God of War's future is beginning to take shape, with Laufey's upcoming adventure directly setting up the return of Kratos. We discuss what this means for the series, whether Santa Monica Studio should ever step away from God of War, and what we want from its next era.
Obsidian, on the other hand, is officially returning to Fallout, Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way, and Bethesda appears to have major plans for the franchise. We break down what Obsidian's involvement could mean, whether Xbox can make better games with smaller development teams, and why these announcements may have arrived when they did.
Before the news, Brett finally gets pulled into Palworld, Chris shares his thoughts on Halo Campaign Evolved, and we discuss Saros, Returnal, Digimon Story Time Stranger, Kingdom Come Salvation, the latest PSN outage, and the never-ending physical-versus-digital debate.
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Halo Campaign Evolved & the Remake Debate
12:06 - Why Saros Works Where Returnal Didn't
21:41 - Is Digimon Time Stranger Too Easy?
27:38 - Palworld Finally Clicks
35:41 - Should Nintendo Refund Switch 2 Buyers?
39:55 - God of War: Laufey Sets Up Kratos' Return
48:16 - Kingdom Come Salvation & Medieval MMO Dreams
55:39 - The PSN Outage Reignites Physical vs. Digital
1:01:32 - Obsidian Returns to Fallout & Two Remasters
1:05:39 - Can Xbox Make Better Games With Smaller Teams?
1:17:17 - Game Genres We Can't Get Into
1:29:23 - Where We've Traveled and Where We Want to Go
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1 hr 51 min
July 15 PlayStation Puts an Expiration Date on Physical Games | Triangle Squared Ep. 409
Sony's reported plans to end physical disc production have reignited the debate over digital ownership, game preservation, rising prices, and what players actually own when they purchase a game. We discuss whether a digital-only PlayStation future is inevitable, what it could mean for collectors, and whether many longtime console players would finally move to PC.
We also break down the approaching closure of the PS3 and PS Vita stores, Xbox's latest layoffs and studio restructuring, Obsidian's potential future with Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, and whether oversized AAA teams and layers of corporate management are making modern games more expensive and slower to develop.
Plus, we discuss Palworld 1.0, Saros, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the return of the PS3, the absurd price of retro CRT televisions, and whether any video game can truly be considered objectively good or bad. All this and more! Join us!
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today: https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Discuss PlayStation, gaming, movies, music, and the podcast with fellow fans: https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X: https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs:
Brett - Chaimera086
Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro: They Took Our Discs!
4:08 - Palworld 1.0 & What We've Been Playing
18:06 - Reviving the PS3 & the Retro CRT Obsession
28:07 - Xbox Layoffs & Obsidian's Fallout Future
43:13 - Are Bloated AAA Studios Killing Game Development?
52:20 - Can Games Be Objectively Good or Bad?
1:03:34 - PlayStation Is Ending Physical Games in 2028
1:10:13 - Will Digital-Only Games Cost More?
1:19:00 - Game Preservation, Licensing & Piracy
1:38:33 - The PS3 and Vita Stores Are Closing
1:46:36 - Will PlayStation Players Actually Move to PC?
1:56:19 - Did Gamers Really Beat EA's Microtransactions?
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2 hr 7 min
July 01 GTA 6 Has No Disc, Xbox Has No Easy Way Out | Triangle Squared Ep. 408
GTA 6 preorders are here, but Rockstar's physical edition is already stirring controversy with no disc in the box. We dig into the $80 price point, whether GTA 6 changes the ceiling for AAA games, and what this means for physical collectors.
Then we get into a rough week for Xbox: Call of Duty leaving day-one Game Pass, major Xbox Series X|S price increases, and reports that Microsoft may be looking to sell, spin out, or shut down studios like Ninja Theory, Double Fine, Undead Labs, Compulsion, and Arkane Lyon.
We also talk LEGO Batman, Stalker 2, Mixtape, 007, short platinum trophies, and our top games of the year so far. Join us!
New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!
This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today: https://www.patreon.com/nartech
JOIN OUR DISCORD! Discuss PlayStation, gaming, movies, music, and the podcast with fellow fans: https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm
Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:
X: https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: [email protected]
PSN IDs:
Brett - Chaimera086
Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - GTA 6 Physical Copy Cold Open
4:21 - LEGO Batman Is Basically Arkham?
15:08 - Stalker 2, Difficulty & Tainted Grail
33:16 - Mixtape Review Discourse Gets Weird
45:39 - 007 Feels More Hitman Than Uncharted
1:00:26 - Revisiting GTA V Before GTA 6
1:08:11 - GTA 6 Preorders, $80 Games & No Disc Debate
1:51:54 - Call of Duty Leaves Game Pass
1:57:31 - Xbox Console Prices Could Spell Doom For All Consoles
2:04:46 - Is Microsoft Selling Off Xbox Studios?
2:35:41 - Quality Short Platinum Trophies
2:45:02 - Top Games of the Year So Far
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2 hr 51 min
June 10 Xbox Exclusives Are Back? Gears, Fable & Microsoft’s Big Console Problem | Triangle Squared
Are Xbox exclusives officially back, or is this just another strange chapter in Microsoft's gaming strategy?

This week on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast, we react to the latest Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct, breaking down the biggest reveals, surprises, and questions coming out of both events. Gears of War E-Day is now being positioned as an Xbox console exclusive, Clockwork Revolution looks genuinely fantastic, Fable brought back Jack of Blades, and Xbox suddenly seems interested in making exclusives matter again.

But does any of this actually move the needle? We get into Xbox's identity crisis, whether Game Pass has changed the value of exclusives, what Asha Sharma's leadership could mean after Phil Spencer, and whether PlayStation players should believe these games are truly staying off PS5.

We also discuss State of Decay 3, Halo Campaign Evolved, the Xbox 25th Anniversary console, Persona, Spyro, Final Fantasy, Nintendo's showcase strategy, and which company had the best showing overall.

New episodes post every other Wednesday!

This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today:
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JOIN OUR DISCORD!
Talk PlayStation, gaming news, movies, music, and more with the Triangle Squared community:
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Brett - Chaimera086
Chris - Figz21k
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00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Gears of War E-Day Looks Great
09:49 - Xbox Makes Games Exclusive Again?
25:53 - Clockwork Revolution Actually Tempts Us
38:53 - Did Xbox Change After Phil Spencer?
47:29 - Could Xbox Win Us Over?
55:55 - Fable Brings Back Jack of Blades
59:15 - Xbox's 25th Anniversary Console Problem
1:06:08 - State of Decay 3 Comes to PlayStation
1:21:59 - Metro, Bad Magpie & Indie Surprises
1:27:18 - Crazy Taxi Returns & Xbox's Showcase Style
1:48:19 - Persona, Game Pass & Xbox's Identity Crisis
1:56:51 - Spyro, Ocarina & Final Fantasy Resonance
2:13:10 - Who Had the Best Showcase?
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#Xbox #PlayStation #GearsOfWar #Fable #XboxShowcase #PS5 #GamingPodcast
2 hr 18 min
June 07 Summer Game Fest 2026 Reaction Special | Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast
Summer Game Fest 2026 has come and gone, and we're breaking down the biggest reveals, strangest moments, and most exciting games from Jeff Keighley's latest showcase!

This year's SGF brought major announcements like Resident Evil Veronica, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Guild Wars 3, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, The Wolf Among Us 2, Blood of Dawnwalker, Star Wars: Zero Company, and TMNT: The Last Ronin moving to Platinum Games. We also dig into Capcom's incredible hot streak, Ubisoft's sudden obsession with remakes, the wild Tupac controversy in Stranger Than Heaven, and whether Summer Game Fest 2026 was actually a strong showcase overall.

Of course, it wouldn't be a live gaming showcase without technical issues, questionable trailers, surprise reveals, and a few games that left us wondering what exactly we just watched. Join us as we react to the full Summer Game Fest 2026 presentation from a PlayStation-focused perspective!

New episodes post every other Wednesday!

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0:00 - Intro
3:00 - The Showcase Audio Disaster
5:08 - Was Summer Game Fest Actually Good?
8:59 - Code Veronica Remake Revealed
11:30 - Capcom's Incredible Hot Streak
20:43 - Alien Isolation 2 Returns
22:49 - Gen Atlas & Ueda's Legacy
26:32 - Wanted PS3 & Mid Games w/ Great Ideas
29:36 - Stranger Than Heaven's Tupac Controversy
41:47 - CrossFire & How to Revolutionize TPS?
49:25 - Blood of Dawnwalker Trailer Spoils the Game?
54:14 - The Last Ronin Moves to Platinum Games
57:56 - Ubisoft's Sudden Remake Obsession
1:01:01 - Guild Wars 3 Brings the Series to Console?
1:04:36 - Star Wars: Zero Company Impresses But Why Anakin?
1:16:15 - Wolf Among Us 2 Is Finally Back
1:25:12 - Saw: Genesis Feels Like A Missed Opportunity
1:35:28 - FF7: Revelation Ends SGF 2026 w/ a BANG
1:45:33 - Dead By Daylight and the "Forever" Game
1:54:02 - What Might Xbox's Showcase Bring?
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#SummerGameFest #SummerGameFest2026 #ResidentEvilRequiem #FinalFantasyVII #AlienIsolation2 #PlayStation #GamingPodcast #SGF2026

2 hr 4 min