The Platinum Achievement Podcast

The guys talk big December releases including *Just Cause 3* and *Rainbow Six Siege* and reflect on the gem that is *Persona 5 Golden.* Then we get a little weird and dive deep into the complicated, exhilarating and tragic tale of the iconic *PaRappa the Rapper* Hold on tight, we’re going off road! The post Ep. 21 – Why didn’t we realize that we loved Parappa the Rapper? appeared first on .

Were the VGAs and PSX a let down? Matt, Chris and Imran breakdown the results and game reveals at this year’s Game Awards. Is producer Geoff Keighley an evil genius? Also in this week’s episode, all the highlights from PSX including FF7 remake gameplay. R U play? The post Ep. 20 – Were the VGAs and PSX a let down? appeared first on .

This week we share some war stories from *Fallout 4*! Is Fallout the most addicting game we have ever played? Also Nintendo drops huge news out of their latest *Nintendo Direct* announcing new games for the *Wii U* and *3DS* Could they on the verge of a comeback? The party continues! The post Ep. 19 – What does Nintendo have up their sleeve? appeared first on .

This week we welcome back our long-time fan Paul Linga to the show! He joins us as we do a complete breakdown (Spoiler ALERT) of *Halo 5 Guardians* and *Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.* We also go nuclear during our (Spoiler FREE) *Fallout 4* discussion. We read off listeners comments about you plan on building out your character and [...] The post Ep. 18 – What kind of character did you build in Fallout 4? appeared first on .

In this action packed episode we hear from listeners who explain how they balance adult life and gaming. How do you deal with gaming with limited time, money and kids We also discuss Nintendo’s future with their future ‘NX’ hybrid console and ask the important questions- How long should games be? & How much should they cost? — PLEASE PARTICIPATE [...] The post Ep. 17 – How do you deal with gaming while adult? appeared first on .

Welcome Back to the Party Spartan! *Halo 5: Guardians* is FINALLY here! This week on our ALL HALO episode we welcome *Aaron Campbell* co-hosts of *Podcast Evolved* to face-off in a Halo Trivia Contest with our very own *Brian Spagnoli* – Why do we love Halo? – Is it worth it to read all the Halo books and movies that [...] The post Ep. 16 – Why do YOU love Halo? appeared first on .

This week avid listener *Jurgen van Bunningen* joins us to talk about earning the *Metal Gear Solid 5* platinum trophy and his opinions on the newly released *MGS 5 Online*. Antonio and Imran go to war over the *Star Wars Battlefront* beta and Chris shares how the new *Need for Speed* is shaping up based on his time in its [...] The post Ep. 15 – Guess who got the MGS V platinum!? appeared first on .

Imran went to EGX and lived to tell us tales of indie games, hijinks and how Star Wars: Battlefront might be better than simply Battlefield in Star Wars clothing. Oh, and he spoke to some interesting people as well. Because we can’t have a full cast, ever, Brian decided to take the night off and not tell us why. Matt [...] The post Ep. 14 – Are you ready to join the dark side? appeared first on .

Let’s take another opportunity to congratulate Antonio and Christina on their wedding. Matth takes a swing and misses at hosting for about 5 minutes. We discuss the goods, the bads and the uglys (I don’t care if it’s spelled wrong) of mobile gaming. Surprisingly, we all get along again. Imran was away at EGX, but we can’t wait to hear [...] The post Ep. 13 – Are you waiting for better mobile games? appeared first on .

This special episode brings you an hour of Metal Gear Solid goodness with Antonio returning as your main host after his bachelor-party hiatus last episode! Regulars, Brian, Chris, and Matthew join to discuss the game along with two guests — Rob and Paul! Listen in for everyone’s thoughts on the latest Metal Gear release, Hideo Kojima’s greatness, and the history [...] The post Ep. 12 – Why is Metal Gear Solid 5 so weird (and great)? appeared first on .

Down by two co-hosts, Brian, Imran, and Chris keep the show rolling discussing definitive editions, remakes, and remasters, and their place in the gaming eco-system. Do you like getting the opportunity to play some of the top games from the previous generation again on new consoles? Chris shares his initial thoughts on Hideo Kojima’s closing game in the Metal Gear franchise [...] The post Ep. 11 – Are definitive editions worth it? appeared first on .

Someone once said that the co-hosts were too agreeable with each other — that changes in Episode 10 as your regulars discuss the Star Wars franchise along which specific movies and characters stand above the rest and which fall flat. Also listen in for a bit more philosophical approach on what really defines a game. Is facebook a game? Some [...] The post Ep. 10 – How do you start a war on the PA Podcast? appeared first on .

We apologize to our listeners for the delay between episodes! Antonio is getting married soon! He also moved twice this month, as did Imran and Matt. Soon our apartments will be full and our recordings less echo-y. Thank you for your patience pod-people, we are committed to bringing you action packed quality episodes- party on! In this much anticipated episode Antonio, [...] The post Ep. 8 – Who is the best character in gaming? appeared first on .

This week we bring you a special guest interview with game-tester, marathon gamer and mega-man aficionado *Chris DiFranco*. Join us as we discuss *video game development* our favorite *music in gaming* and *Extra Life* a 24 hour gaming marathon to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Also, Brian and Matt gush about the new Playstation classic *Rocket League*. If [...] The post Ep.7 Which Video Game has the Best Music? appeared first on .

No Man’s Sky is gonna amazing… but how big will the world really be? And what will your precise objectives be when playing? Our co-hosts work to convince Antonio why he should be excited for it and the potential of the game with the PlayStation’s Morpheus VR headset. Nintendo NX rumors have begun to swirl. What will the console be, and [...] The post Ep. 6 – How Many Licks To The Center Of The Universe? appeared first on .