Triangle Squared: A Playstation Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Game Awards 2025 Reactions Special | Triangle Squared Ep. 395 Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com

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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PS Getting Left 4 Dead Like Game & Dead Rising Returning to Roots? | Triangle Squared Ep. 394 Dec 06, 2025

Show notes

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

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 - 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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Concord Back from the Dead, & Horizon MMO Skipping PS5? | Triangle Squared Ep. 393 Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
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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Halo on PlayStation, Sony NOT Buying WB, & more! (Ft. In PS We Trust) | Triangle Squared Ep. 392 Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

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

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 - 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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Sucker Punch Next Game & PS6 No Longer a Power Race | Triangle Squared Ep. 391 Oct 22, 2025

Show notes

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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Finally Trying Stardew Valley, & What is Going on w/ Xbox!? | Triangle Squared Ep. 390 Oct 08, 2025

Show notes

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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State of Play Recap & Future of Consoles | Triangle Squared Ep. 389 Sep 26, 2025

Show notes

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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PS6 Handheld Rumors, Console Prices Behind Monster Hunter Wilds Decline? | Triangle Squared Ep. 388 Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

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: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com
PSN ID's: Add us! Brett - Chaimera086, Sol - MeteoricDemise, Chris - Figz21k
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0:00 - What we've Been Playing
1:50 - Chris Platinums Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
18:05 - Brett Platinums Expedition 33
22:20 - Lost Soul Aside Is Fine But Not Great
38:20 - Slay The Spire And Returning to Games
44:55 - Chris Does a '120' On Hollow Knight: Silksong
53:35 - Should 'Game of the Year' Be For Best Game or Most Innovative?
1:02:40 - Twisted Metal Season 2 Is Fantastic
1:08:08 - Brett Tries Hot Shots Golf/Everybody's Golf
1:12:47 - Vita Homebrew/Port Scene is Crazy Right Now
1:17:13 - Gears of War Not Selling Well on PlayStation?
1:24:30 - Evo Gets New Saudi Backed Co-Owner
1:34:35 - Capcom Say Console Price Hurt Monster Hunter Wilds
1:44:06 - PlayStation 6 Portable Rumors/Leaks?
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