State of Play February 2026 Recap & More! | Triangle Squared Ep. 399

Is Xbox considering a return to exclusives? This week on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast, we discuss Microsoft's shifting strategy, rumored next-gen console pricing, and whether Kena could become a PlayStation first-party franchise. We also dive into the growing use of AI in game development, October's PS Plus lineup, and the controversy surrounding God of War's $150 collector's box. Plus, our thoughts on Wolverine, Pokémon ROM hacks, Mewgenics, and more! Join us as we break down the latest PlayStation news, gaming industry developments, and everything we've been playing. New episodes post every other 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: [email protected] PSN IDs: Add us! Brett – Chaimera086 Chris – Figz21k ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro & Mewgenics 7:22 - TCG Card Shop Simulator Is Broken 15:59 - Wolverine & Revisiting MotorStorm 25:28 -Indie Games, Roguelikes & RuneScape 36:59 - Pokémon Unbound & ROM Hacks 57:23 - Is AI Taking Over Game Development? 1:13:54 - AI, PS5 Jailbreaking & Emulation 1:19:53 - Is Kena Becoming a PlayStation IP? 1:29:26 - PS6 & Xbox Next-Gen Pricing Concerns 1:43:25 - October's PS Plus Games 1:50:37 - God of War's $150 Collector's Box 1:56:59 - Xbox Considers Bringing Back Exclusives -------------------------------------

Is Naughty Dog really making Uncharted 5? We break down the latest rumor, Sony’s new PS5 upscaling tech, and another rough week of layoffs across the games industry. We also talk Marvel’s Wolverine, Chris finally finishing Control and Alan Wake 2, 007 First Light, Sly Cooper, game pricing, and whether Alan Wake 2 has one of the best stories in gaming.

Bungie wants to reclaim Destiny, Xbox is restructuring again, and Kojima’s Physint is reportedly leaving PlayStation for Xbox. We also dig into Marvel’s Wolverine and the problems surrounding modern AAA game design, whether the PlayStation boycott actually accomplished anything, Sony shutting down The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod, and why Alpha Protocol might be one of the best bad games ever made. Plus, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Dawnwalker, L.A. Noire, Goo Deer, and plenty more.

This week on Triangle Squared, we talk Star Wars: Zero Company, why Blood of Dawnwalker's time limit might not be restrictive enough, Mortal Shell 2, Palworld, and the $3 game Chris can't stop playing.

With Rockstar bringing its next GTA 6 look to Netflix first, we talk about why this game has become bigger than the usual gaming audience and why, if you're already following every update, the promotion probably isn't even for you.