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007 First Light Guide: Complete 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
This guide provides a complete walkthrough for finding all 92 collectibles in 007 First Light, helping players achieve 100% completion and unlock the 'A Collector's Habit' Trophy. It details collectible locations chapter by chapter and offers checklists for different item types like cards, intel, and mementos.
Going Platinum: This Gorgeous Game About a Dying World Is an Easy Plat
Minute of Islands is a visually striking adventure game with a dark narrative about a dying world, featuring a hand-drawn aesthetic. The game is relatively short and easy, making it a good candidate for trophy hunters looking to achieve a Platinum Trophy within approximately six hours due to its straightforward trophy list.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Dev Regrets Brutal PS5 Platinum Trophy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has expressed regret over the game's Platinum Trophy requirements, calling them "excessive" in hindsight. He stated that while the intention was to offer freedom, the need to complete nearly all activities perfectly may have created undue pressure. Hamaguchi promises that the Platinum Trophy for the upcoming third installment will be more reasonably balanced.
PS Store Drops Fun Free PS5, PS4 Game With Trophies
The PlayStation Store has made the game Real Cake Maker available for free on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game, which involves baking, is noted for its easy-to-obtain trophies, including a Platinum. While it features paid add-ons, they are not required to unlock all trophies.
Going Platinum: I Legit Forgot This Tiny, Unique PS4 Game Exists
The article discusses the PlayStation 4 game Arrog, highlighting its easy Platinum Trophy achievement, which 80.4% of players have obtained. Despite its short 30-minute playtime and simple puzzles, the game is praised for its artistic presentation, unique black-and-white visual style, atmospheric soundscape, and profound themes exploring death and dreams, with roots in Peruvian culture.
Saros Squashes Trophy Bugs and Other Nasty Issues in Latest PS5 Patch, Available Now
Housemarque has released a new patch for Saros on PlayStation 5, addressing various bugs and issues. The update fixes trophy unlock problems, enemies healing outside of combat areas, clipping through elevators, and the Ancient Depths not appearing. HDR output has also been adjusted to reach maximum luminance levels.
PS Store Drops Free Intense PS5 Game Out of Nowhere
The PlayStation Store has released a free PlayStation 5 game titled 'Schizophrenia', developed by TheCourget. This short, linear psychological horror experience features a dark narrative and is available without a PlayStation Plus subscription. The game also offers quick trophy opportunities for players.
Going Platinum: Astro's Playroom Was the Perfect PS5 Appetiser
Astro's Playroom is highlighted as the perfect introductory game for the PlayStation 5, praised for showcasing the console's capabilities and the DualSense controller's features. The article celebrates the game's joyful design, infectious enthusiasm, and the satisfying experience of earning its Platinum Trophy, which involves collecting PlayStation history artifacts.
Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every Second
The author revisited Guacamelee! 2 on PlayStation 4, playing through the entire game on Hard difficulty to achieve the platinum trophy. Despite initial reservations about harder difficulties, the experience reignited a fondness for the Metroidvania title, praising its tight design, smooth controls, and vibrant art style.
Going Platinum: I Went Full Trophy Sicko and Got the Bugsnax Platinum Twice on PS5 and PS4
The author details their experience earning the Platinum Trophy for Bugsnax twice, first on PlayStation 4 and then again on PlayStation 5. Despite not having a clear reason for replaying the game, they found Bugsnax to be a fun, unique, and engaging experience, comparing its sense of discovery to Pokémon games.
All Windrose trophies and how to get them
This guide details all the trophies available in the early access game Windrose, which are primarily unlocked by hunting specific animals across different biomes. Completing these trophies provides stackable buffs to the player. The article also mentions the need for Hardwood and Nails to construct trophy items after unlocking their blueprints.
PS5 Players Flock to Free Game for Ridiculously Easy Platinum Trophy
Thousands of PlayStation 5 players are downloading the free game Chess Mate to achieve an "easy" Platinum Trophy. The guide explains that all Trophies can be unlocked in approximately five minutes by capturing each piece type, earning a checkmate, and restarting the game multiple times. This trend of easily obtainable Platinum Trophies, exemplified by games like Ecchi Secrets, is growing in popularity among trophy hunters.
Pragmata has a Lunatic difficulty setting, but is it actually worth your time?
The game Pragmata features a 'Lunatic' difficulty setting, which is only unlocked after completing a full playthrough. While it increases enemy health and damage, it does not introduce new mechanics or encounters, making it a less inventive challenge. The primary reason to play on Lunatic is to unlock the 'Lunar Supremacy' achievement for 100% completion.
PS Store Drops Free PS5 Games With Trophies, PS Plus Not Needed
The PlayStation Store is offering two free games, Chess Mate and Ecchi Secrets, for PS5 and PS4 owners, respectively. Both titles feature easy Platinum trophies and do not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. Chess Mate is exclusive to PS5, while Ecchi Secrets is playable on both consoles via backwards compatibility.
Going Platinum: I Missed a Bunch of Trophies in The Messenger, But Playing It Again Was a Pleasure
The author reflects on replaying The Messenger to achieve the Platinum Trophy, a rarity in his current gaming habits. He praises the game's smooth controls, humor, charm, and presentation, calling it a favorite among modern games inspired by NES classics.
Major 2021 PS5 Game Loses Multiplayer Feature, Trophies Safe
Sledgehammer Games has retired the Clans feature for Call of Duty: Vanguard, a game that was a best-seller on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2021. In a notable change, the "Hello There" trophy, previously tied to joining a clan, has been updated to unlock simply by starting the game's campaign, ensuring players are not locked out of Platinum trophies.
Xbox is getting achievement improvements for insider testers, offering a more curated achievement showcase
Xbox is testing new achievement improvements for users in the Xbox Insider program, aiming to enhance the showcase of in-game accomplishments. The update includes visual refreshes for achievements, similar to PlayStation's trophy system, and allows players to hide or pin games on their profile. These changes are intended to make the achievement system more competitive and engaging for players.
Crimson Desert Player Earns Platinum in 56-Hour Sessions, Leaving Pearl Abyss Stunned
A dedicated Crimson Desert player achieved the Platinum trophy by playing for 56 consecutive hours, a feat that reportedly stunned developer Pearl Abyss. This extreme gaming session highlights player dedication to trophy collection.
Crimson Desert Player Shocks Pearl Abyss with 56-Hour Platinum Marathon
A player achieved the Platinum trophy in Crimson Desert in an astonishing 56 hours, a feat that reportedly stunned developer Pearl Abyss. This accomplishment has generated significant buzz within the PlayStation community and highlights the dedication of some gamers to push boundaries and set new benchmarks for game completion.
Crimson Desert Mega Fan Defends 'Extremely Unhealthy' No-Life Gaming Marathon After Crunching 305 Hours to Get Platinum Trophy
A dedicated Crimson Desert player has achieved the game's Platinum trophy after an intense 305-hour gaming marathon since its release. This feat has sparked discussion and concern among other players regarding the time commitment involved.