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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

Will Marvel's Wolverine Setting Up Insomniac's MCU l Is Grand Theft Auto VI's Netflix Deal Pure Greed? Aug 13, 2026

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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!

Sony Responds to PlayStation Disc Backlash | Is Dave Bautista the New Kratos Aug 06, 2026

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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.

PS5 Blackout Begins | PlayStation Fans Boycott Sony & God of War Laufey Gets a Release Date Jul 30, 2026

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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

Marvel's Wolverine Story Trailer, Halo's PlayStation Future & PlayStation's Physical Sales Jul 24, 2026

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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.

PlayStation's Physical Game Backlash Sparks Lawsuits | The Aftermath of Xbox's Layoffs Jul 16, 2026

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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?

Also this week:

🔹 God of War: Laufey is officially coming to disc despite Sony's digital push.
🔹 What the latest legal challenges could mean for PlayStation and the future of physical games.
🔹 Xbox responds following massive layoffs as id Software breaks its silence.
🔹 Fallout reportedly becomes Xbox's biggest priority following Obsidian's restructuring.
🔹 Our thoughts on Marvel's Wolverine and God of War: Laufey ahead of PlayStation's Comic-Con panels.
🔹 PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium games for July.

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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PlayStation Ignores Backlash Over Killing Physical Discs | Xbox's Massive Layoffs Get Worse Jul 09, 2026

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PlayStation fans are fighting back—but will it change anything?

This week on The Trophy Room, we break down the growing backlash against Sony's decision to end physical game releases beginning in 2028. With over 200,000 petition signatures and PlayStation Plus cancellations gaining momentum, we discuss whether fans can realistically influence Sony's plans or if the company has already committed to an all-digital future.

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🔹 Are you buying games physically or digitally going forward?
🔹 Is PlayStation risking the loyalty of its most dedicated fans?
🔹 Bungie lays off most of the Destiny 2 team as Marathon's future remains uncertain.
🔹 Xbox begins one of the largest restructurings in gaming, impacting Bethesda, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and more.
🔹 Reports claim Obsidian is pivoting to a new Fallout project following the cancellation of an Avowed sequel.
🔹 Bethesda shifts its focus toward its biggest franchises.
🔹 Our thoughts on Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced and what Ubisoft needs to get right.

Join us for another week of PlayStation news, gaming industry analysis, community questions, and everything happening across PlayStation, Xbox, and the wider gaming world.

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PlayStation Ends Physical Games by 2028 | Bungie's Uncertain Future | Xbox Drops Project Fantasy Jul 02, 2026

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This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss one of the biggest shifts in PlayStation history.

Sony has confirmed that beginning in 2028, new PlayStation releases will no longer receive physical disc versions. We discuss what this means for collectors, game preservation, retailers, and whether this is the first step toward an all-digital PlayStation future.

We also break down Bungie's massive layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's content roadmap, what the studio's future looks like under Sony, and why Marathon has become one of PlayStation's biggest challenges.

Plus, we discuss reports that Xbox has dropped funding for IO Interactive's Project Fantasy, PlayStation's next-generation hardware strategy, concerns surrounding PS6 pricing, declining PS5 sales, and what all of these developments mean for the future of the gaming industry.

Join us for another week of PlayStation news, industry analysis, and everything happening across the world of gaming.

Grand Theft Auto VI Is $80 Disc-Less & Deluxe Paywalled Without Online l PlayStation Embraces Ai Jun 25, 2026

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This week on The Trophy Room:

🔹 Is the PS6 heading toward a $1,000+ price tag?

🔹 Sony removes references to PC releases from its latest PlayStation business report. Is PlayStation doubling down on console exclusives?

🔹 Sony details its growing AI strategy and how it plans to use machine learning across game development and the PlayStation ecosystem.

🔹 New God of War: Laufey details reveal the game has been part of Santa Monica Studio's plans since 2018.

🔹 GTA 6 pre-orders go live with new details on pricing, editions, bonuses, PS5 Pro support, and more.

🔹 Tencent reportedly looks to sell investments in several Japanese game studios.

🔹 What all of this means for the future of PlayStation, PS5, and the next generation of gaming. Join us for another week of PlayStation news, industry analysis, rumors, and everything happening across the gaming world.

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Massive Xbox Studio Closures Loom | Bungie Faces 50% Layoffs from Sony Jun 18, 2026

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