The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC ----------------------------------------- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is almost here, and Kyle has PLAYED IT! This week on The Trophy Room, Kyle shares his hands-on impressions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation and what he thinks of Square Enix’s massive conclusion to the Remake trilogy. We also break down the shocking news surrounding Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT, as PlayStation cancels its long-awaited collaboration with Kojima Productions — only for Xbox to step in and save the project. What happened between PlayStation and one of its longest-running creative partners, why did Sony walk away from PHYSINT, and what does Xbox picking up the game mean for Kojima Productions going forward? Plus, reports claim Killzone is finally coming back with a remake in development, we do our final Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 launch vibe check ahead of Insomniac’s massive new release, and share our hands-on impressions of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This week on The Trophy Room: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation hands-on preview and impressions PlayStation cancels Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT Xbox steps in to publish PHYSINT Killzone remake reportedly in development Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 launch vibe check Onimusha: Way of the Sword impressions The Trophy Room – A PlayStation Podcast covers the biggest PlayStation and gaming news every week, including PS5, PlayStation Studios, reviews, previews, developer interviews, and more. #PlayStation #PS5 #FinalFantasy7 #FF7Revelation #PHYSINT #HideoKojima #Xbox #Killzone

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyRoom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** Was PlayStation's latest State of Play really THAT bad? This week on The Trophy Room, we break down and react to everything announced during PlayStation State of Play and State of Play Japan, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, Ghost of Yōtei, GTA VI, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Metro 2039, Saros, and much more. Joe and the crew discuss the internet's reaction to PlayStation's latest showcase, what worked, what didn't, and whether the backlash is actually justified. We also share our Star Wars Zero Company impressions and go hands-on with Onimusha, giving our thoughts on two upcoming games we're excited to see more of. Elsewhere, Final Fantasy VII Revelation received a major gameplay deep dive and an April 8, 2027 release date, alongside confirmation of post-launch Sephiroth and Vincent & The Turks story expansions. Marvel's Wolverine received a new launch trailer ahead of its September release, while Until Dawn 2, Ghost of Yōtei, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and several other PS5 games received new trailers and updates.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BadBit Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Follow Triangle Square: https://www.youtube.com/@NARTECH ****** Absolutely — for Apple Podcasts, I’d make it more editorial and conversational than the YouTube description, while still naturally hitting GTA VI, Gamescom 2026, PS5, and Xbox. Episode Description: GTA VI gameplay is finally here! This week on The Trophy Room, Joe and the crew react to Rockstar’s latest look at Grand Theft Auto VI and break down whether Jason, Lucia, Vice City, and the gameplay lived up to years of anticipation. We also recap Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 and pick our favorite games from the show, including Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3 Remastered, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Exodus, Mega Man: Dual Override, and more. Plus, could the PS5 be about to get even more expensive? We discuss the potential impact of new tariffs on gaming hardware and what another price increase could mean for PlayStation players. Finally, Xbox is taking an interesting approach to the physical-vs-digital debate with a new feature that gives owners of supported physical Xbox games a digital entitlement. What does Xbox’s approach mean for game preservation, physical media, and the future of console gaming? All that and more on this week’s episode of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast!

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC 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

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC ---------------------------- 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!

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Follow Our Friends: Twitter: x.com/tylermiller2496 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/tyle... YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheComfySpot Blog: thecomfyspot.blog 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.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Follow Our Friends: Logun: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social DaddyDWally: https://x.com/DaddyDWALLY ------ 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

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Follow K Asante! X: https://x.com/TK0Asante YT: https://youtu.be/y5SRL7kO--E?si=4f6DyPxXtOwMMeXg ---------------------------- 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.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ Follow Luke: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionPass BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/insipidghost.bsky.socia l ------ 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. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly PlayStation discussions, reviews, interviews, previews, and industry analysis.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ 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. We also cover: 🔹 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. 🎙️ If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and join our incredible Patreon community for early access, exclusive content, and monthly bonus episodes.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ 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.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC T witter: x.com/pstrophyroom -------------------------- 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. #grandtheftauto6 #grandtheftauto #GTA6 #GodOfWar #PS5

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom -------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss reports that several Xbox studios—including Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine—could be facing closure, restructuring, or independence as Microsoft continues to reshape its gaming business. We break down what these reports could mean for the future of Xbox Game Studios, Hellblade, South of Midnight, Psychonauts, and the broader Xbox ecosystem. We also dive into troubling reports surrounding Bungie, as the PlayStation-owned studio could reportedly lose up to 50% of its workforce following the conclusion of Destiny 2's story and Marathon's underwhelming launch performance. What does this mean for Bungie's future under Sony? Is Destiny 3 truly off the table? And can Marathon recover? Plus, we discuss Housemarque's future after Saros, why the studio sees itself following a path similar to FromSoftware, and what PlayStation fans can expect from one of Sony's fastest-growing first-party teams. Join us as we break down the biggest gaming industry stories of the week, the future of Xbox, Bungie, PlayStation Studios, and the state of the games business in 2026.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ Summer Game Fest 2026 is officially in the books, and we're breaking down the biggest winners, the biggest surprises, and the announcements that will shape the next few years of gaming. This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss the games that stole the show from Summer Game Fest 2026, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, Halo, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Phantom Blade Zero, Silent Hill: Townfall, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and more. Which games generated the most hype, and which reveals could become PlayStation's next major hits? We also dive into growing reports that Xbox may be re-evaluating its multiplatform strategy and what a return to exclusivity could mean for PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass, and the future of the console industry. Plus, we cover: 🔹 God of War: Laufey wins BIG at SGF, Halo Campaign Evolved Skipped State of Play, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gameplay impressions, Silent Hill: Townfall gameplay reveal, Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo reactions, The future of Xbox exclusives on PlayStation , the biggest wins coming out of SGF 2026 Was this the strongest Summer Game Fest yet? Which game won the show? And is Xbox preparing to change course after years of multiplatform releases? Join us for another week of PlayStation news, gaming industry analysis, Summer Game Fest reactions, and everything happening across PS5, Xbox, and PC gaming.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: x.com/pstrophyroom ------ PlayStation may have just delivered one of its biggest State of Plays in years. This week on The Trophy Room, we break down EVERYTHING announced during PlayStation’s massive June State of Play showcase including our reactions to Marvel’s Wolverine gameplay reveal, the surprise announcement of God of War: Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Phantom Blade Zero, Silent Hill: Townfall, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and so much more. We also dive into: 🔹 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls 🔹 Marathon Nightfall launching today 🔹 Rayman Legends Retold 🔹 Ace Combat 8 🔹 Control Resonant 🔹 Dune Awakening 🔹 No Rest For The Wicked 🔹 PlayStation Plus Classics additions 🔹 The future of PlayStation Studios after this showcase Was this Sony’s BEST State of Play yet? Did Wolverine steal the entire show? And what do these announcements mean for the future of PS5 heading into 2027? Join us for another week of PlayStation news, reactions, impressions, and gaming industry discussion from The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast. #PlayStation #PS5 #Wolverine #GodOfWar #StateOfPlay

This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss Bungie officially ending development on Destiny 2, the reported layoffs surrounding the studio, and what this could mean for the future of the franchise and a potential Destiny 3. We also break down CD Projekt Red’s surprise announcement of a brand-new Witcher 3 expansion arriving in 2027 and discuss whether the DLC could impact the release timeline for The Witcher 4. Plus, we share our first impressions of IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, discuss PlayStation’s “Break In” trademark rumors ahead of State of Play, and cover the shutdown of Destruction AllStars.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** Marvel’s Wolverine is finally getting its big State of Play showcase, but that’s not the only major change happening at PlayStation. In this episode of The Trophy Room, we break down PlayStation reportedly pulling back from PC ports for future single-player games, what that means for PS5 exclusivity moving forward, and why Sony appears to be doubling down on console-first strategy again. We also discuss the newly announced PS Plus price increases, how fans are reacting to the changes, and whether PlayStation’s growing focus on exclusivity and subscription pricing could reshape the platform heading into the PS6 generation. Plus, we talk: 🔹 New inFamous remake rumors for PS5 🔹 Marvel’s Wolverine State of Play details 🔹 Ghost of Yotei Legends support ending 🔹 PlayStation’s evolving PC strategy 🔹 The future of PS5 exclusives and PlayStation Studios Join us for another week of PlayStation news, gaming industry analysis, rumors, and everything happening around PS5 and beyond. #PlayStation #Wolverine #PS5 #GamingNews #PSPlus #MarvelWolverine

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** This week on The Trophy Room, we discuss the growing debate surrounding PlayStation’s use of AI tools in game development and what Sony’s latest comments could mean for the future of PlayStation Studios. We also share our review discussion on Mixtape and break down the strong online reactions and discourse surrounding the game. In addition, we cover PS5 sales milestones, early PS6 pricing concerns, Saros sales data, Bungie’s latest financial impact on Sony, and Capcom’s record-breaking success.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Follow Jose: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerdchatpodcast ****** This week on The Trophy Room, we break down the growing relationship between PlayStation and Rockstar after reports confirmed GTA 6 has secured a major PlayStation marketing deal. What does this partnership mean for PS5 players, and why is Rockstar continuing to prioritize console audiences ahead of PC? We also discuss Sony’s ongoing legal battle over PlayStation Store pricing and the controversial 30% digital storefront fee, including how the lawsuit could impact the future of digital game sales on PS5. Plus, we talk about Call of Duty officially moving beyond PS4, new impressions of IO Interactive’s James Bond game 007: First Light, rumors surrounding Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, Fairgames reportedly struggling in development, and early thoughts on Saros.

Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom --------- PlayStation has responded to the recent PS5 DRM concerns, and we break down what it actually means for players and digital game ownership moving forward. After confusion around online checks and access to purchased games, Sony has clarified its stance—but is there anything to worry about? We also dive into the latest updates surrounding a potential Venom spin-off game, with conflicting reports leaving its status uncertain. Plus, we discuss Xbox leadership re-evaluating its approach to exclusivity and what that could mean for the future of the platform. Finally, we share early thoughts on Saros as impressions begin to take shape.