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On this episode of This Week in Geek, we're breaking down our favourite announcements from a massive week of gaming showcases. From Summer Game Fest to PlayStation's State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Direct, there was no shortage of reveals, surprises, and games to get excited about. We share our biggest highlights, discuss the announcements that impressed us most, and look ahead to what the future of gaming has in store. From Marvel's Wolverine and Gears of War: E-Day to God of War: Laufey, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and plenty more, we're talking about the games that have us counting down the days until release. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:17 A special announcement8:23 12 Years of The PopCulturists10:10 Other life things16:44 What have we been playing?18:05 LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight19:02 Pillar of Exile 2 0.523:05 Airport Contraband Demo (provided by Stride PR)26:52 House Flipper 237:10 Forensic M.E. Protocol (review code provided by PressEngine)41:00 Story of Seasons: The […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:17 A special announcement8:23 12 Years of The PopCulturists10:10 Other life things16:44 What have we been playing?18:05 LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight19:02 Pillar of Exile 2 0.523:05 Airport Contraband Demo (provided by Stride PR)26:52 House Flipper 237:10 Forensic M.E. Protocol (review code provided by PressEngine)41:00 Story of Seasons: The […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Richie as they round-up all the news, announcements and reveals from this year's busiest week in gaming! 00:00:42 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:09:36 - PlayStation State of Play00:56:55 - Summer Game Fest01:25:54 - Xbox Games ShowcaseWant more gaming content?

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! JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/nartech Email us your thoughts and questions:trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on X:https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd PSN IDs:Brett - Chaimera086Chris - Figz21k ----------------- 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? ----------------- #SummerGameFest #SummerGameFest2026 #ResidentEvilRequiem #FinalFantasyVII #AlienIsolation2 #PlayStation #GamingPodcast #SGF2026

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:12 How have we been?9:10 What have we been playing?9:18 Path of Exile 212:20 LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight22:53 Ryan returns to Shovel Knight before Mina The Hollower27:50 Other games29:52 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)30:05 Upcoming State of Play39:10 Fable delayed into 202743:51 Valve price increases […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:12 How have we been?9:10 What have we been playing?9:18 Path of Exile 212:20 LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight22:53 Ryan returns to Shovel Knight before Mina The Hollower27:50 Other games29:52 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)30:05 Upcoming State of Play39:10 Fable delayed into 202743:51 Valve price increases […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:18 How are we?2:48 Neurodivergent achievements11:57 What have we been playing14:17 #CollectorsCove platinum17:14 60 Mins To Execution28:15 Jay and Silent Bob Chronic Blunt Punch29:56 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)30:20 PSN is BUSTED – The loophole to take your account43:03 Can PS3 be emulated on PS5?50:14 Rocket League shows […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:18 How are we?2:48 Neurodivergent achievements11:57 What have we been playing14:17 #CollectorsCove platinum17:14 60 Mins To Execution28:15 Jay and Silent Bob Chronic Blunt Punch29:56 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)30:20 PSN is BUSTED – The loophole to take your account43:03 Can PS3 be emulated on PS5?50:14 Rocket League shows […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Tom as they round-up all the week's gaming news including a PlayStation State of Play announcement, Lord of the Rings RPG from Warhorse and all the LEGO Batman reviews.00:00:38 - Housekeeping00:01:43 - Whatcha playin? 00:14:08 - The News! 00:14:35 - PlayStation State of Play00:40:01 - Embracer & Lord of the Rings RPG00:58:30 - LEGO Batman Reviews01:05:33 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Reviews01:09:11 - Other NewsWant more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:19 R Willy & Nitro Circus9:01 How have we been… and alot more apparently34:07 What have we been playing?34:23 Baulder’s Gate III & Nier Automata36:23 #roadhousesimulatorprologue (provided by #Keymailer)39:28 #consolestoresimulator (provided by Keymailer)43:16 #CookingSimulator2BetterTogether is in progress44:50 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch50:10 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:19 R Willy & Nitro Circus9:01 How have we been… and alot more apparently34:07 What have we been playing?34:23 Baulder’s Gate III & Nier Automata36:23 #roadhousesimulatorprologue (provided by #Keymailer)39:28 #consolestoresimulator (provided by Keymailer)43:16 #CookingSimulator2BetterTogether is in progress44:50 Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch50:10 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Richie as they round up all the week's gaming news including stellar reviews for Forza Horizon 6, a new Elite Controller and more...Want more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:15 How have we been?6:48 Max checks out Dark Scrolls and Heave Ho 2, thanks to PowerUp PR and Devolver16:00 What have we been playing?16:35 Ryan wraps Pragmata (review code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)32:19 Two Point Museum Arty-Facts DLC36:02 Inform The Players (This Week in PlayStation News)36:18 Digital Downloads […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:15 How have we been?6:48 Max checks out Dark Scrolls and Heave Ho 2, thanks to PowerUp PR and Devolver16:00 What have we been playing?16:35 Ryan wraps Pragmata (review code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)32:19 Two Point Museum Arty-Facts DLC36:02 Inform The Players (This Week in PlayStation News)36:18 Digital Downloads […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:14 How have we been?14:09 Dodge, Parry, and Roll16:28 What have we been playing?16:42 Saros Review (code provided by PlayStation Australia)53:34 Ryan’s updated Pragmata impressions (code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)1:04:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:07:55 PlayStation’s DRM Controversy, but not really1:13:08 More details about PlayStation on […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:14 How have we been?14:09 Dodge, Parry, and Roll16:28 What have we been playing?16:42 Saros Review (code provided by PlayStation Australia)53:34 Ryan’s updated Pragmata impressions (code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)1:04:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:07:55 PlayStation’s DRM Controversy, but not really1:13:08 More details about PlayStation on […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:15 Ryan watched Gran Turismo7:38 Max watches The Boys Season 510:41 How have we been?20:22 What have we been playing?20:53 Max’s vacation games27:09 Slay The Spire II31:21 Pragmata is God of War in space! Ryan’s thoughts on Pragmata44:45 Mouse PI For Hire updates48:30 Hello Neighbor 3 Closed Alpha (access provided by […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:15 Ryan watched Gran Turismo7:38 Max watches The Boys Season 510:41 How have we been?20:22 What have we been playing?20:53 Max’s vacation games27:09 Slay The Spire II31:21 Pragmata is God of War in space! Ryan’s thoughts on Pragmata44:45 Mouse PI For Hire updates48:30 Hello Neighbor 3 Closed Alpha (access provided by […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Tom as they breakdown all the week's Xbox rebrand, Saros Reviews and the return of Assassins Creed Black Flag! 00:00:41 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:12:30 - The News! 00:13:43 - Somehow Xbox Returned! 00:50:00 - Xbox ID Showcase01:01:08 - Saros Reviews01:11:43 - Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced01:22:06 - Ubisoft Cancelled Game 'Alterra'Want more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:28 Wrestlemania5:21 How have we been?12:44 What have we been playing?12:59 Pragmata Review (review code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)40:34 Mouse: P.I. For Hire (review code provided by PlaySide)53:20 Cleaning Up! trophy update54:50 Wrap Around – Dragon Quest, Hades II, Starfield & more1:04:04 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:28 Wrestlemania5:21 How have we been?12:44 What have we been playing?12:59 Pragmata Review (review code provided by Five Star Games ANZ)40:34 Mouse: P.I. For Hire (review code provided by PlaySide)53:20 Cleaning Up! trophy update54:50 Wrap Around – Dragon Quest, Hades II, Starfield & more1:04:04 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Richie as they breakdown all the week's gaming news and reviews for the biggest games of April. 00:00:38 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:10:38 - The News! 00:11:56 - BAFTA Game Awards 202600:18:04 - Pragmata Reviews00:33:27 - Replaced Reviews00:38:10 - Mouse P.I. For Hire Reviews00:44:45 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced00:54:27 - Metro 2039 Revealed00:59:45 - First Light Bond Theme Revealed01:04:44 - Other NewsWant more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:08 Meet Josh La Rosa6:59 But where is Max?7:28 How have we been?11:39 What have we been playing?11:45 Starfield on PS5 Pro (review code provided by Bethesda ANZ & PowerUp PR28:49 Josh’s thoughts on Crimson Desert37:20 Cleaning Up! (review code provided by Unbound Creations)43:46 Going back to older games & VR […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:08 Meet Josh La Rosa6:59 But where is Max?7:28 How have we been?11:39 What have we been playing?11:45 Starfield on PS5 Pro (review code provided by Bethesda ANZ & PowerUp PR28:49 Josh’s thoughts on Crimson Desert37:20 Cleaning Up! (review code provided by Unbound Creations)43:46 Going back to older games & VR […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:13 Happy Easter6:34 What have we been up to?11:28 What have we been playing?11:33 Crimson Desert15:02 Max returns to the OG Harry Potter games17:43 PS5 Pro Enhanced – Ryan tests Oblivion, Returnal, Metal Gear Solid, and more30:13 Returning to Returnal ahead of Saros35:45 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)36:05 […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:13 Happy Easter6:34 What have we been up to?11:28 What have we been playing?11:33 Crimson Desert15:02 Max returns to the OG Harry Potter games17:43 PS5 Pro Enhanced – Ryan tests Oblivion, Returnal, Metal Gear Solid, and more30:13 Returning to Returnal ahead of Saros35:45 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)36:05 […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris as he breaks down all the weeks gaming news including the Xbox Summer Showcase reveal, The Last of Us Online being cancelled and more...  Want more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:24 Don’t fall asleep…8:14 Ryan finally bought a PS5 Pro!20:50 What have we been playing?21:12 Max continues Crimson Desert30:28 #CollectorsCove (review code provided by #Keymailer)45:54 Other games46:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)46:30 Sony increases the price of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal1:04:44 PlayStation not looking good, according […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:24 Don’t fall asleep…8:14 Ryan finally bought a PS5 Pro!20:50 What have we been playing?21:12 Max continues Crimson Desert30:28 #CollectorsCove (review code provided by #Keymailer)45:54 Other games46:23 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)46:30 Sony increases the price of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal1:04:44 PlayStation not looking good, according […]

Send us Fan MailJoin Chris and Richie on The GamerGuild Podcast as they round up all the weekly video game news and discussion every Monday on YouTube and Podcast services.Want more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:16 PAIN!8:05 How has our week been?23:06 What have we been playing?24:14 Max’s Crimson Desert impressions51:33 Ryan finally tries Clair Obscur: Expedition 331:03:30 Retro Rewind1:13:17 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:13:77 PSN rebrand1:26:10 Resident Evil turns 301:30:04 Intergelactic adds new cast member1:32:03 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls has a new […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:16 PAIN!8:05 How has our week been?23:06 What have we been playing?24:14 Max’s Crimson Desert impressions51:33 Ryan finally tries Clair Obscur: Expedition 331:03:30 Retro Rewind1:13:17 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:13:77 PSN rebrand1:26:10 Resident Evil turns 301:30:04 Intergelactic adds new cast member1:32:03 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls has a new […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:18 Beek week at Betson’s3:56 Kevin the Cat9:39 What else has been happening?11:36 What have we been playing?11:45 Ghost of Yotei Legends24:56 MLB The Show 26 first impressions (review code provided by PlayStation Australia)37:24 Thats a wrap on Resident Evil Requiem (review code provided by Capcom AUS and Five Star Games)44:44 […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro1:18 Beek week at Betson’s3:56 Kevin the Cat9:39 What else has been happening?11:36 What have we been playing?11:45 Ghost of Yotei Legends24:56 MLB The Show 26 first impressions (review code provided by PlayStation Australia)37:24 Thats a wrap on Resident Evil Requiem (review code provided by Capcom AUS and Five Star Games)44:44 […]

Send a textJoin Chris for The GamerGuild Podcast as he rounds up all the weeks video game news.Want more gaming content?

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro 1:13 No Public Holiday Paj1:39 How are we this week?10:57 More The Players this week – Tech!12:10 What have we been playing?12:48 Resident Evil: Requiem (review code provided by Five Star Games Oz)26:09 Marathon (review code provided by PlayStation Australia)37:24 #americancookingsimulator (review code provided by #Keymailer)45:34 WWE 2K26 (review code […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro 1:13 No Public Holiday Paj1:39 How are we this week?10:57 More The Players this week – Tech!12:10 What have we been playing?12:48 Resident Evil: Requiem (review code provided by Five Star Games Oz)26:09 Marathon (review code provided by PlayStation Australia)37:24 #americancookingsimulator (review code provided by #Keymailer)45:34 WWE 2K26 (review code […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro Music1:18 Speakin’ Aussie5:30 How have we been?8:00 Jim Carrey – The Clone?14:15 What have we been playing?14:40 Marathon Server Slam32:47 Resident Evil: Requiem first impressions (review code provided by Five Star Games)1:03:53 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:04:23 Santa Monica making a Faye God of War spin off?1:13:22 […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro Music0:18 Intro Music1:18 Speakin’ Aussie5:30 How have we been?8:00 Jim Carrey – The Clone?14:15 What have we been playing?14:40 Marathon Server Slam32:47 Resident Evil: Requiem first impressions (review code provided by Five Star Games)1:03:53 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation news)1:04:23 Santa Monica making a Faye God of War spin off?1:13:22 […]

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Ghost of Tsushima (2020) was one of my favorite games of that year, and happens to be episode 2(!!) of this podcast, an early game that screamed to me "you should talk about this into a microphone for 2+ hours). That being the case, Sucker Punch's follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, was an instant day-one buy. And while the things I expected to impress were great, there were certain aspects of the game that felt worse to me than Tsushima's version. Did I change over the past five years? Did the game adjust to industry trends? A secret third answer? All of this is part of the discussion, so I hope you enjoy it! Guest info: Jacob Price (he/him) Check out The Pre-Order Bonus podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/747596 Check out Jake's reviews at So Many Games https://somanygames.co.uk/ Follow on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:23 Introductions 5:18 Our Histories With This Series/Game 9:24 Opening Thoughts About Ghost of Yotei 18:50 Story Setup, Atsu and Revenge Stories 26:59 Presentation and Comparisons to Westerns 35:24 A Well-Made Known Commodity and Further Worldbuilding 49:51 Open World Design and Reward Structure 1:10:23 Stealth and Clearing Camps 1:16:33 Duels and Boss Fights 1:31:45 Closing Thoughts 1:37:34 The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games 1:42:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:44:02 Spoiler Section- The Onryo and Ghost Connections 1:57:56 The Snake, The Oni and The Kitsune 2:14:46 The Spider, The Dragon and Saito Music used in the episode is credited to Toma Otowa: Ghost of Yotei, The Yotei Six, The Wrath of the Ghost, The Wilds of Ezo, Battle No.3, Battle No.1, Atsu's Theme Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

On this special milestone episode, we are graced by the return of Sol to the podcast to shoot the shit, talk about what he's been up to since his departure from the show, what games he's loved, and more! We also take the time to dive into the seemingly bizarre decision for PlayStation to close Bluepoint after they struggled to bounce back from the Live Service God of War cancellation, and ponder the shake up at Microsoft and Xbox as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leave the company with a surprising immediacy. All this 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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k ------------------------------------- No time stamps this week, so enjoy a long, flowing conversation between all 3 of us! Time stamps will be back next week though, so no fear! -------------------------------------

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:18 How have we been?9:30 What have we been playing?9:50 Max continues with Octopath Traveller 0 (review code provided by Bandai Namco Australia)12:05 Pragmata Strorybook demo18:03 Ryan finishes up WWE 2K2523:25 Brooklyn 99 tangent31:36 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation News)32:08 Sony closes Bluepoint Games54:55 Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:18 How have we been?9:30 What have we been playing?9:50 Max continues with Octopath Traveller 0 (review code provided by Bandai Namco Australia)12:05 Pragmata Strorybook demo18:03 Ryan finishes up WWE 2K2523:25 Brooklyn 99 tangent31:36 Inform The Players (This week in PlayStation News)32:08 Sony closes Bluepoint Games54:55 Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:13 The last Seasonal Paj3:34 How have we been?22:16 What have we been playing?22:56 CENSORED23:20 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (review code provided by Bandai Namco Australia)34:22 More Yakuza Kiwami45:23 Max has been focusing on school46:49 Cash Cleaner Simulator on PS5 (review code provided by publisher)50:41 Inform The Players (This […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:13 The last Seasonal Paj3:34 How have we been?22:16 What have we been playing?22:56 CENSORED23:20 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (review code provided by Bandai Namco Australia)34:22 More Yakuza Kiwami45:23 Max has been focusing on school46:49 Cash Cleaner Simulator on PS5 (review code provided by publisher)50:41 Inform The Players (This […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:24 Mr Pibbs?4:30 How have we been?17:20 What have we been playing?17:44 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (review code provided to Player2.net.au by Bandai Namco Australia)27:40 Paul returns to The Last of Us Part I33:31 Max is still going with Octopath Traveller 0 (review code provided by Square Enix Australia)35:02 Nioh 3 […]

TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro music0:18 Intro1:24 Mr Pibbs?4:30 How have we been?17:20 What have we been playing?17:44 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (review code provided to Player2.net.au by Bandai Namco Australia)27:40 Paul returns to The Last of Us Part I33:31 Max is still going with Octopath Traveller 0 (review code provided by Square Enix Australia)35:02 Nioh 3 […]

We start the new year with final look back at 2025 with our Game of the Year episode. Sunny and Alex pick their top 5 games of the year as well as answer some curveball questions. Become a Patron for just £1 a month to help support the show and in return you will receive: - Episodes up to 3 days Early Access - Advertisement free episodes - Extra PlayStation shows every week Is PS6 in trouble video - www.patreon.com/posts/worldwide-r…content=join_link Our PlayStation Wrap Up for 2025 - www.patreon.com/posts/playstation…content=join_link Our Wishes for the next Astro game - www.patreon.com/posts/next-astro-…content=join_link

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2 Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson With the world being the way it is, it's a rare treat to play a game that's just pure joy from start to finish, and that is exactly what Astro Bot (Team Asobi, Sony, 2024) brings. From the opening cutscene to the final boss, Astro Bot is both one of the greatest platformers ever made and a joyous celebration of 30 years of Playstation history. I treasure a game like this as a player, and almost even moreso as a critic. I hope you enjoy the discussion! Guest info: Josh Covel (he/him) * Check out Still Loading Podcast https://www.stillloadingpodcast.com/ TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:33 Introductions * 6:11 Our Histories with Astro Bot * 9:42 Opening Thoughts * 13:06 Game Setup and Playstation History * 23:08 Criticisms of The Playstation Tie-Ins * 39:34 Gameplay & Powerups * 49:20 Complexity and Difficulty * 1:00:19 Collectibles and Secrets * 1:08:15 Music and Sound Design * 1:23:55 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations * 1:29:13 Still Loading Podcast * 1:34:58 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous * 1:37:34 Spoiler Section- Playstation Themed Levels * 2:01:43 Final Level and Miscellaneous Favorite Things Music used in the episode is credited to Kenneth C M Young. Tracks used: I Am Astro Bot (ASTRO BOT Remix), Disco Tree, Big Wave, You Know What You've Got To Do, Drake's BOTtune, Bot of War Social Media: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/ Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures