Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast

This week on Triangle Squared, we're talking about BioWare's reported closure and the decision to prioritize Star Wars Battlefront 3, Wolverine's massive sales success, GTA 6's physical release and preload details, and what the future holds for Arkane Lyon and Bend Studio. Plus, The Elder Scrolls VI finally gets a name!

We also share our thoughts on Control Resonant, Final Fantasy Resonance, Star Wars Galactic Racer, and more, before diving into listener questions about gaming difficulty and what makes a Christmas game. All this and more on this week's Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast!
**New episodes every Wednesday at 12 PM CST / 10 AM 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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
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Brett – Chaimera086
Chris – Figz21k
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0:00 - Valor Mortis & What We've Been Playing
9:27 - Star Wars Galactic Racer Is Surprisingly Great
32:10 - Is Final Fantasy Resonance Worth Playing?
46:16 - Control Resonant & Remedy's Big Success
1:04:11 - Question: Do You Make Games Harder on Purpose?
1:13:00 - GTA 6 Preloads, File Size & Physical Copies
1:20:05 - Question: What Makes a Game a Christmas Game?
1:27:15 - Bend Studio's Next Game Raises Questions
1:33:53 - BioWare Is Dead: Mass Effect vs. Battlefront 3
1:44:43 - Wolverine Dominates Sales & Boosts PS5
1:52:14 - Microsoft Could Sell Arkane Lyon
2:02:56 - The Elder Scrolls VI Finally Gets a Name
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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
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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
PSN IDs: Add us!
Brett – Chaimera086
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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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:
X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd
Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
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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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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
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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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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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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