Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast

This episode we're looking at the new F2P shooter, Highguard, and if it lives up to the hype brought by Keighley and The Game Awards, talk about what Marathon looks to offer and how it should or should not differentiate itself from Arc Raiders. After that, we look at rumors of a February State of Play, GTA 6 possibly avoiding a physical release at launch, Ubisoft cancelling multiple games and more! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Question: Why is Keighley Pushing Highguard So Hard?

13:34 - Chris's Time w/ Highguard

33:22 - Playing Hitman: Blood Money in 2026

44:27 - What Excites About Marathon Compared to Arc Raiders?

1:08:43 - Question: Any Old Games We Go Back to the Well With?

1:15:39 - State of Play Rumored for February

1:20:11 - GTA 6 to Delay Physical Edition to Avoid Leaks?

1:30:48 - Xbox to be More Consistent w/ PS5 Releases

1:35:39 - Ubisoft Cancel Sands of Time Remake

1:48:25 - FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Stay on Unreal Engine 4

1:57:09 - Question: Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest?

2:06:49 - Question: Best/Worst Looking Console?

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On this episode, we talk Avowed making it's way to PS5 like it's Xbox siblings, Fallout 3 and New Vegas reportedly getting remasters, The Witcher 3 rumors of DLC or an Expansion in 2026 to set up for The Witcher 4, and more! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - Intro

4:19 - Question: Most Proud & Regretted Trophies?

23:33 - Chris Is Clicking w/ Octopath Traveler 0

35:06 - Brett Revisits Final Fantasy X For the First Time

38:39 - Question: Obligatory Arc Raiders Shenanigans

55:07 - Avowed Is Coming to PS5

1:05:44 - Xbox Developer Direct and the Chance at Fable on PS5

1:10:37 - New Life is Strange Game Leaked by Ratings Boards?

1:16:27 - PS Announce New Console Plates But NOT for PS5 Pro

1:22:59 - Rumored Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remastered

1:37:40 - Could The Witcher 3 Get a New Expansion in 2026?

1:45: 25 - Ubisoft Studio Closure Amidst Unionization Efforts

1:56:52 - Question: In a World of AI, What Jobs Should We Steer Youth To?

2:26:24 - Question: Would PS Ever Do Something Like Nintendo Platinum Points?

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On this special episode, we look at the games we played in 2025! That includes both games that DID and DID NOT release this year, and sharing our thoughts on what made us fall in love with them, while generally reflecting on the year we've had in gaming. We cover games that were Game Awards darlings like Expedition 33 and some lesser talked about titles like The Midnight Walk, and more! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - What We've Been Playing

4:16 - Chris Plays Doom Eternal

14:50 - Cronos Didn't Land for Brett

18:28 - Arkham Origins Blackgate & the Death of Handhelds

20:22 - Honorable Mentions for non-2025 Games

34:30 - Non-2025 Game: Vampire Survivors

42:27 - Non-2025 Game: The Elder Scrolls Oblivion

50:09 - Non-2025 Game: Silent Hill 2 Remake

1:12:25 - Non-2025 Game: The Talos Principle 2

1:21:33 - Chris Honorable Mentions for 2025 Games

1:30:22 - 2025 Game: Metal Gear Solid (Delta & Franchise)

1:45:05 - 2025 Game: Death Stranding 2

2:08:38 - 2025 Game: Dispatch

2:24:05 - 2025 Game: Sword of the Sea

2:31:30 - 2025 Game: Arc Raiders

2:56:47 - 2025 Game: The Midnight Walk

3:00:29 - 2025 Game: Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

3:15: 02 - 2025 Game: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

3:34:36 - 2025 Game: Clair Obscur Expedition 33

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On this special episode, we're spilling our thoughts on The Game Awards 2025! From our thoughts on how much the Awards themselves impact us, whether Game of the Year nominees being in every category they qualify for is justified or if it can minimize visibility to other games, what exactly makes something an "RPG, and of course what games caught our eye from the legion of reveals! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - Intro

3:29 - How Do We Value the Awards?

22:28 - What Makes A Game an “RPG?”

37:49 - Should GotY Nominees Be Minimal In Other Categories?

47:45 - Overall Thoughts on the Pacing of the Show

50:23 - Reactions to Reveals/Games That Caught our Eye

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This episode we talk PlayStation partnering with JJ Abrams game studio for what sounds like a Left 4 Dead style game, Capcom going back to Dead Rising's roots with a new title, whether players tend to prefer Sony's recent sequels to the games that preceded them or not, and look at how many games we played this year that didn't release this year! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - What We've Been Playing

2:31 - Satisfactory Mixes Sim Builder w/ Survival

8:49 - Arc Raiders Balancing Player Expectations

24:38 - A PVE Only Extraction Shooter?

33:18 - First Berserker: Khazan Brings Story Focus w/ Soulslike Difficulty

42:43 - Brett's Platinum Run to #250

58:50 - Chris Plays MGS4

1:16:54 - Community's Take: PlayStation's Recent Sequels

1:50:19 - PlayStation Partner with Bad Robot Games

2:02:31 - New Dead Rising Going Back to Roots?

2:07:08 - Question: Older Games We Played This Year?

2:14:58 - Question: Most Anticipated Game for 2026?

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This episode we look at fans bringing Concord back from the grave with custom servers and Sony potentially not wanting that, the Horizon MMO announcement surprisingly skipping a PlayStation console version in favor of PC/Mobile, talk Arc Raiders recent controversies and praises, if Arc Raiders success gives a good feeling about PlayStations rocky Fairgames, and talk a little about our thoughts on the Game Awards! Join us!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - Intro
3:52 - Americans vs. Brits Gaming Competition
15:25 - Dispatch: Great Story, Questionable Game
23:05 - Ball x Pitt Is Solid Arcade Fun
27:44 - Brett Joins the Stardew Valley Platinum Club
32:18 - Chris Has Fallen for Metal Gear Solid
39:50 - Metal Gear Solid Spoilers
47:28 - Titan Souls is a Challenging Platinum
51:50 - Ghost of Yotei Is a Great Sequel w/ Some Problems
1:07:44 - Arc Raiders & Sony's Upcoming GAAS
1:38:21 - Community's Take: What Lost Xbox The "Console War"?
1:54:25 - The Game Awards Nominees Announced
2:08:10 - Concord Back from the Dead
2:15:48 - Horizon MMO Not on PS5?
2:19:43 - State of Play Japan Brings Announcements
2:23:39 - Question: Uncharted Golden Abyss PS5 Port?
2:28:26 - Question: Milestone Platinums?
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This episode we're joined by Davey from ⁨In PS We Trust⁩ ! We talk Sony possibly playing around with optimizing their games for lower power hardware and why people think this is for a PlayStation handheld, Microsoft potentially removing the paywall for online play, Crash Bandicoot gracing our screens again with an animated series, Halo FINALLY coming to PlayStation, and Sony bowing out of purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery!

New episodes posts every 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 ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

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0:00 - Welcome Davey to the Show!

6:35 - Question: Will We Play Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?

18:06 - Gaming w/ Changing Responsibilities

34:06 - PlayStation Gamble on Games From New Markets

44:20 - Cronos Pros & Cons in Survival Horror

1:14:03 - Sword of the Sea is Short but Sweet

1:24:53 - Your Vita Should Be Modded in 2025

1:33:05 - Competing in Mobile Games w/ non-Gamer Partners

1:42:17 - Has Davey Played RuneScape?

1:58:05 - Brett's EARLY Hours w/ Ghost of Yotei

2:27:07 - Sound Shapes Is Simple Fun

2:33:48 - Community's Take: Future Handheld Preference

2:58:31 - What is PS5 Power Save Mode For?

3:08:26 - PS Portal Looking to Stream Games w/o Console

3:12:46 - Xbox Removing Paywall for Online Play?

3:26:47 - Crash Bandicoot Animated Series

3:34:15 - Davey's Experience w/ PlayStation Move

3:42:44 - Halo Hits PlayStation & Xbox Say Exclusives Are Antiquated?

4:14:50 - Sony NOT Interested in Acquiring Warner Bros.

4:25:50 - Question: Could Open World Twisted Metal Work?

4:41:05 - Question: Personal Limit to AI Made Games?

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New episodes posts every 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

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nartechgaming

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: [email protected]

PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Sol - MeteoricDemise, Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - What We've Been Playing

2:25 - Ball x Pit is Vampire Survivors Meets Brick Breaker

13:58 - Brett Revisits Jak & Daxter

16:25 - Battlefield 6 & Community in Online Games

32:36 - Finally Rolling Credits on Tainted Grail

39:35 - Chris is Lulled Back Into Stardew Valley

1:06:26 - Are PlayStation's Games All Telling The Same Story?

1:11:11 - Trophy Competition Bonus Points Announcement

1:19:10 - PS Plus This Month is Banging

1:26:44 - Bluepoint Games Hiring & Sony's Slower Output This Gen

1:49:08 - Would Sucker Punch ACTAULLY Return to Sly Next?

2:06:30 - Question: One Year of PS5 Pro... Worth It?

2:16:50 - Next-Gen and Power vs. Price

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New episodes posts every 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

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nartechgaming

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: [email protected]

PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Sol - MeteoricDemise, Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - What We've Been Playing

1:55 - Trails in the Sky Combat & Control Between Cutscenes

9:56 - Sidelining Gaming for Other Hobbies/Passions

20:15 - Early Hours of Cronos: New Dawn & Survival Horror Combat

32:24 - Brett's Recent Platinums on Vita

38:38 - Helldivers 1 is Surprisingly Active in 2025

41:02 - Returning to Tainted Grail After Big Update

47:37 - Brett Finally Tries Stardew Valley

1:06:01 - Question: Competitive Gaming as a Career?

1:18:44 - New Dualsense Color and End of PlayStation Gear

1:22:10 - Silent Hill 2 Being Sneak Added to PS+ This Month?

1:26:20 - Question: First Game We Plan to Play in 2026?

1:30:45 - Forza Horizon 6 NOT Launching Day & Date on PS5

1:34:00 - Xbox Leaving Hardware Rumor Controversy

2:00:00 - Velvet's Corner: F***, Marry, Kill (Aloy, Atsu, Abby)

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New episodes posts every 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

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nartechgaming

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: [email protected]

PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Sol - MeteoricDemise, Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - What we've Been Playing

2:25 - Trails in the Sky First Chapter Impressions

8:21 - Borderlands 4 Shakes Up the Franchise

14:18 - Mastery vs Goal Oriented Gaming

22:15 - Chris Balatro Update

26:23 - Brett's Vita Renaissance

29:27 - Sonic Racing Transformed in 2025

36:28 - Trying Helldivers 1 After Enjoying 2

47:11 - Community's Take: Franchise Rewards Thoughts?

1:02:26 - Question: How Do You on Your Socks & Shoes?

1:14:49 - Question: Xbox Removing From Major Retailers?

1:24:48 - Console Generations Will Matter Less in the Future

1:31:42 - Wolverine & State of Play Impressions

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