Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast

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Should GTA 6 Be $80, PlayStation's DRM Scandal, & Casual vs. Core Gamers | Triangle Squared Ep. 405 May 10, 2026

Show notes

This week's episode sees us digging into PlayStation's DRM drama that permeated the last week and a half, look at Pragmata continuing Capcom's run of great games with continued sales passing 2 million units, and hear analyst speak on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA6) to say it should leverage an $80 price tag and how that'd be GOOD for the industry? We get into all of this and more so join us!

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0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Chris' Early Hours w/ Windrose

5:48 - The Good & Bad of Early Access

12:08 - 'Casual' vs. 'Core' Gamers?

37:20 - Brett Starts Metroid: Samus Returns

42:25 - Chris Digs Into KOTOR

53:44 - Brett's Time With RE8 Comes to an End

1:01:43 - Chris' Thoughts on Pragmata So Far

1:08:13 - Brett FINALLY Starts KCD2

1:22:21 - Max Payne 3 Still Hits in 2026

1:25:21 - Analyst Suggest $80 Price for GTA6

1:36:46 - Pragmata Continues Capcom's Successful Run

1:40:39 - The PlayStation 'DRM' Fiasco

1:56:54 - Question: Mythologies We'd Like to See in Games?

2:11:20 - Game: The 3 Game Problem

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Pragmata Impresses, Metro: 2039 Reveal, & Shuhei Yoshida FIRED? | Triangle Squared Ep. 404 Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

On this episode, we talk about the social media negativity around Marathon right now, how Resident Evil 8 performs as a VR game, look at Pokemon's big changes with Legends Z-A as Brett finally tries it, all while checking in generally on what we've been playing! From there we talk Shuhei Yoshida revealing he was removed from his role as head of PlayStation Studios by Jim Ryan, Capcom seemingly being happy with Pragmata's early reception and sales, and look at Metro coming back around with a new game this year by way of the Metro: 2039 reveal. 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

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0:00 - Intro

3:48 - Negativity Around Marathon

6:37 - Does Marathon Have A Player Retention Problem?

32:13 - Pokemon Legends Z-A Changes the Formula

38:56 - Resident Evil 8 VR is FANTASTIC!

55:22 - Question: Freaky Friday Body Swap?

1:17:32 - Jim Ryan FIRED Shuhei Yoshida?

1:32:26 - Is Herman Hulst Still the Right Guy for PS Studios?

1:40:21 - Are Developers WASTING Dev Time?

2:00:32 - Capcom Says Pragmata is Promising New IP

2:15:28 - Metro: 2039 Announced for This Year!

2:21:46 - Question: Favorite Vehicles?

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Marathon, Crimson Desert Thoughts, & "Playerbase"? | Triangle Squared Ep. 403 Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Chris is joined by fellow PlayStation Podcaster MrBadBit from The Trophy Room in Brett's stead to talk about hard to keep podcast traditions, falling out of trophy hunting due to live service gaming, PlayStation's initiative to get a fan into a game, Crimson Desert and a LOT of Marathon! 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

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00:00 - Intro

1:28 - Podcast Traditions & Trophy Competitions

5:04 - What We've Been Playing

9:08 - Starfield PS5 Impressions

29:47 - Gaming Culture Wars & The Industry

30:37 - Crimson Desert Impressions

37:54 - PlayStation's "Playerbase" Initiative

43:11 - Sony's Odd Initatives in Place of Games

1:39:09 - Marathon Discussion

1:40:38 - Community Questions & Food Debate

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PlayStation Close ANOTHER Studio, Starfield Hits PS5, & PS3 Gets an Update! | Triangle Squared Ep. 402 Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

We're talking PlayStation reportedly closing yet ANOTHER studio, not long after the death of Bluepoint, Starfield finally coming to PS5 and if we think we'll play it, look at the PS3 getting an update, and consider what does and doesn't differentiate Marathon and Arc Raiders as a listener proposes their own theory around that topic. All this and more on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast! 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

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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0:00 - Intro

2:16 - Marathon and Player Freedom

32:48 - Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is... Ugly?

34:30 - Brett FINALLY Tries RE8 in VR

45:49 - Of COURSE Chris Gets MLB 26

57:03 - The Boys Talk Pokemon White & Platinum

1:10:57 - Question: Trophies You'd Rather Not Have Earned?

1:16:29 - Question: Platinum That Took the Longest?

1:19:23 - Question: Game w/ the MOST Hours But Least Trophies?

1:22:47 - PlayStation Closes ANOTHER Studio

1:51:46 - PS3 Gets A New Software Update in 2026!

1:56:14 - Starfield Comes to PlayStation in April

2:02:03 - Should PlayStation Save Gang of Dragon?

2:13:51 - Should Xbox Return to Exclusives?

2:21:49 - Question: Our Top 5 Game Consoles?

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Highguard Shuts Down, Marathon Launch, & Next Gen Xbox Rumors? | Triangle Squared Ep. 401 Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

This episode we're sharing our thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem, look at Marathon's launch and how we like the early days of it, and even look at playing older Pokemon games in 2026. After that, we break into the news with "Dynamic Pricing" seemingly being tested on the Playstation Store, rumors abound regarding the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Helix", look at Highguard shutting down all before our listeners ask us our preferences on some questionable subjects... 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

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

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0:00 - Intro

1:54 - Question: How Did We Meet?

11:06 - Slay the Spire 2 Impressions

22:28 - Post Sons of Sparta Thoughts

31:56 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions

35:04 - Final Fantasy 13 Got a Bad Wrap?

44:27 - Echoes of Wisdom Perfectly Mixes Zelda Formulas

59:22 - Marathon Delivers What Chris Wanted

1:27:02 - Playing Older Pokemon in 2026

1:46:23 - Question: Are We Excited for Crimson Desert?

1:58:07 - Dynamic Pricing on PS Store

2:07:38 - Xbox "Helix" Rumors Appear

2:31:40 - Highguard Shutting Down

2:44:11 - Question: Favorite Game Soundtracks?

2:54:20 - Questions: Soft/Hard, Thick/Thin, Tits/Ass?

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The Return of the Sol | Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast Ep. 400 Feb 25, 2026

Show notes

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

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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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!

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State of Play February 2026 Recap & More! | Triangle Squared Ep. 399 Feb 14, 2026

Show notes

This episode we talk playing older games in 2026, how older PC games are a pain to play sometimes on modern PC, explore Chris's first real dive into Detroit: Become Human and how he feels about its brand of choice driven gameplay, answer a question about Marathon and how it might be a "true extraction shooter" whereas Arc Raiders might not be, and of course recap our thoughts on PlayStation's most recent State of Play for February 2026! 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

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

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0:00 - Intro

3:06 - Playing Splinter Cell 1 in 2026

12:23 - Detroit: Become Human & Choice in Games

25:58 - Trying to Play Old PC Games on Modern PC is ROUGH

34:21 - Final Fantasy X's Sphere Grid Should Be Used Again

37:17 - Lego Star Wars Has Brett Even More Excited for Batman

47:30 - Question: Arc vs. Marathon - True Extraction Shooters?

1:18:54 - State of Play Recap - Did It Exceed Expectations?

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Highguard Stirs the Internet, GTA 6 Delaying Physical Copies, and more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 398 Jan 28, 2026

Show notes

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

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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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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Fallout New Vegas Remaster, Witcher 3 DLC in 2026 & Avowed Coming to PS5 | Triangle Squared Ep. 397 Jan 14, 2026

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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

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

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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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Looking Back At The Games We Played in 2025 | Triangle Squared Ep. 396 Jan 01, 2026

Show notes

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

Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrd Email: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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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