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

About this episode

Chris and guest MrBadBit discuss various topics related to PlayStation gaming, including traditions, trophy hunting, and impressions of Crimson Desert and Marathon.

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 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 ------------------------------------- 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Brett, Brett - Chaimera086, Chris - Figz21k

Guest: MrBadBit

Topics covered

• podcast traditions
• trophy hunting
• live service gaming
• PlayStation initiative
• Crimson Desert
• Marathon

Keywords

• gaming culture
• community questions
• food debate

Mentioned in this episode

Products: PS5, Starfield, Crimson Desert, Marathon

Books & works: Marathon, Crimson Desert Thoughts, Playerbase, Triangle Squared, Crimson Desert

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