Trophy Whores 696 – Commodore Back on Expedition

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips

Tricky and Alex scramble to record a last-minute podcast after technical issues and a delayed start.

Trophy Whores episode 696 features hosts Tricky and Alex recording on short notice due to scheduling conflicts, with co-hosts Matt and Yield absent. The episode opens with casual banter about Thanksgiving, holiday stress, and technical difficulties. The hosts share their current PlayStation trophy levels and platinum counts, with Alex noting a recent surge in platinums after a drought. They discuss recent gaming activities: Alex is excited for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a beat-em-up from Dotemu and Tribute Games, and mentions playing Helldivers 2 and Gigabash. Tricky talks about platinuming Ghost of Yotei and starting Days Gone Remastered. The episode covers gaming news topics, including Team Cherry working on DLC for Hollow Knight Silksong, the unexpected success of Clair Obscure of Expedition 33, and Ubisoft not planning a second expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows. They also detail new weapons coming to Helldivers 2 in the Python Commandos Warbond. A listener question segment addresses topics like wearing Kirby slippers, Xbox Crocs, and Switch 2 ports. The hosts debate the ideal timing for game DLC, suggesting around one year post-launch. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Commodore 64's comeback, its modern features, and nostalgic appeal, referencing community member Jeff Hannah's interest.

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A delayed, technically bumpy episode turns trophy lists into a sharp question about why players return.

Episode 696 folds the hassle of getting a podcast made into the discussion itself. Tricky Mick and Alex arrive a day late and almost an hour after the announced start, with technical issues, work, errands, and the post-Thanksgiving slide toward Christmas all pressing in.

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