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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 1H 48M

Xbox Tweaks Achievements And Suddenly PlayStation Fans Want Trophy Love

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Send us Fan MailPS5 trophy hunters are getting restless, Nintendo fans are debating an $80 Elden Ring on Switch 2, and Xbox is suddenly racking up “micro wins” that feel bigger than they should. We sit down and talk through the stories behind the headlines, then pull them back to the real question: what changes actually improve your day-to-day gaming, not just the marketing bullet points?We also catch up on what we’re playing right now, starting with a proper love letter to Infamous 2 on PS3 and why that era of open world design still hits when the movement is smooth and the game feels like a “toy” you want to keep picking up. From there we slide into Switch 2 comfort gaming with Easy Delivery Co, where the best strategy is not speed, but savoring the routes, the vibes, and the small wins. And yes, we get into Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 and the moment you realize the combat asks for more timing and precision than you expected from a turn-based RPG.On the news side, we break down what Xbox is changing with achievements, why a dedicated fan feedback team matters, and how that’s already nudging PlayStation fans to ask for PS5 trophy upgrades like 100% highlights and pinned trophies. Then we tackle Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, the $79.99 game key card listing, and what “new to the system” should mean for pricing in 2026.Listen now, then come tell us what you think: should Sony revamp trophies, is $80 fair for Elden Ring on Switch 2, and what small feature would you add to your console profile? Subscribe, share the show, and leave a review if you want to help us keep it rolling.Support the showJoin our fantastic discordhttps://discord.gg/v7RFSUcGIf link has expired then message us at [email protected] DM us on instagram or X and we'll send you an invite.Cheers gamers!Subscription Tiers$3Name read out on every showAccess to unglorious chat section of discordQuarterly Zoom meet up$5Name read out on every showAccess to unglorious chat section of discordQuarterly Zoom meet upA single item of yearly limited art merch$8Name read out on every showAccess to unglorious chat section of discordQuarterly Zoom meet upA single item of yearly limited art merchYearly art merch mug$10 Name read out on every showAccess to unglorious chat section of discordQuarterly Zoom meet upA single item of yearly limited art merchYearly art merch mugYearly art merch t-shirtThanks to all who subscribe, it means the world to us and really helps us keep the shows going. 

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Send us Fan Mail PS5 trophy hunters are getting restless, Nintendo fans are debating an $80 Elden Ring on Switch 2, and Xbox is suddenly racking up “micro wins” that feel bigger than they should. We sit down and talk through the stories behind the headlines, then pull them back to the real question: what changes actually improve your day-to-day gaming, not just the marketing bullet points? We also catch up on what we’re playing right now, starting with a proper love letter to Infamous 2 on P...

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