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The long overdue episode 5: Accounts featured in this episode: THEULTIMATEMEMELORD, LockheedPrime and Motokompa

I Miss Video Game Demos:

Completely agree bud. I love getting the most out of each and every game I play, but damn if it isn't the quickest way to build a backlog! I've slowly been chipping away at the backlog over the past year, but I've hit a bit of a wall again recently with Dark Souls 2. 😂 At this rate I might not bother getting a PS5 for another two years - if it's even possible to get them then.

Considering Sony have just released their first ever digital only version of a console in the form of the PS5, surely they would be aware of what a bad look it would be to shut down multiple digital storefronts at this moment in time. I mean, Sony only stopped manufacturing PS3s four years ago and if they're pushing ahead with digital only consoles, there needs to be a seriously clear pathway forward in how people are able to access and retain their digital libraries. Sony may have an eye on this considering the PS5 is backwards compatible with the PS4, but it seems like Sony have no problem cutting off their first three generations for the sake of simplicity going forward.

It still pains me what happened to the Dead Space series. It's rare for a series to get 3 entries and make it feel like there's still a lot of untapped potential. The original was such an unique experience, and even though it's closing in on being 13-years-old, it holds up incredibly well.

Man, there's still a few games on my PS3 backlog as well and I don't even have a child. 😂 Nevermind the slew of PS4 games I've yet to play. In saying that though, I do love trophy hunting so I don't think I'll ever consciously decide to stop, but it's definitely becoming more difficult to commit chunks of time to hugely grindy or difficult platinums.

I'm completely in the same boat as you. I actually went into Before the Storm with the lowest expectations because I assumed it was a bit of a cash-grab on the back of the original's massive success, but it was anything but and it's now my favourite of all 3 games in the series. I would say the 3 part story had a lot to do with its razor sharp pacing, but I also feel like the dialogue is the best in the series on top of it being the most emotionally charged.

So, my friend and I recently had a discussion about if we'll ever stop trophy hunting, and considering we've both been at it for over a decade and life keeps getting busier, it might be a hobby that'll have to be pushed aside. Can you ever yourself winding down or stop going for platinum trophies?

Your list was by far the most unique we'd ever seen and Dan and I have taken some notes of which games to buy based on it! So thanks for that. We've taken a bit of a break from collection reviews but we'll be recording again soon and working our way through everyone who's applied so far, so stay tuned!

Thanks so much for taking the time to review my account, man - really appreciate it! Here's my thoughts on your review! - I loved the Assassin's Creed games I played, but for whatever reason I haven't jumped back into the series. I think as the world maps got bigger my interest sort of lessened. - I don't own a VR headset to 100% Concrete Genie and I don't really fancy shelling out the money for one! I do have a friend who has one, so when lockdown restrictions are eased in Ireland I might ask if he's nice enough to bring it over to my house so I can finish it! - FIFA 10 is the only unobtainable 100% on my account, the servers closed in 2011. - I never noticed the zombie streak I had going on my list! - Definitely replay San Andreas, I actually got super into it again - it's still such a great, fun game. - I plan on getting Hitman 2 and 3 at some point, might wait 'til I get the PS5. - I've been meaning to play Jak 3 for about 4 years haha! I need to set-up my PS3 and just finish it. - With Limbo I eventually managed the less than 5 deaths after those 2 years! - You're exactly right, just waiting for the PS5 before I play Miles Morales. - Mass Effect is one of my favourite series; I actually picked up Andromeda on sale for €3 a few months ago so I will get it at some point - Okami's a beautiful game, highly recommend it. - Portal 2 is the best co-op game ever made - still love it. - Read Dead 2 was a platinum I would not have gone for had I not been in lockdown! - True Crime LA and New York are some my favourite PS2 games, so Sleeping Dogs was a no-brainer for me to play. - I want to play South Park: Fractured But Whole ASAP - just waiting on a sale. - Once you start The Witcher 3 you won't play anything else for a while - My three month break in 2015 was because I moved to Switzerland, so learning German sort of took over my spare time haha - Thanks for the youtube shoutout as well, man! - I do plan on getting the 100% in Ghost of Tsushima, but as you said the raid seems like a pain so I'm leaving it for the moment. Thanks again for the review, loved hearing your thoughts!

We actually cover your list in episode 4 so hopefully you enjoy it!

Sorry about that, we'll do that from now on!

I started writing posting 'Gota Blogs' to this very website, so never say never! The thing is I'm not really of the mindset that I'm going to be a Youtuber or anything. My own channel is just a creative outlet for me to pour my word vomit out into video format whenever I feel like doing so, and Platchums has just been a hell of a lot of fun with an old friend over lockdown. If it takes off that would be amazing, but I think it's the furthest thing from our minds - we're just having too much fun recording the conversations we would've been having over the phone anyway! If you do ever make a video, don't hesitate to link it to me.

Thanks so much for the support as well, Copanele

Wow man, I honestly don't know what to say about the kind words -we're still shocked anyone even watches us! Thank you so much, it's so appreciated. I just hope our "credentials" are on par with yours because your list is crazy good, so keep it up! I know this is random, but I must say as well that you're a really great writer. I was just looking through your reviews and thoughts and I accidently spent way longer than I intended reading them. In other words, I like your word vomit. Is this your main outlet for your writing or do you post them elsewhere? I have a personal channel in which I write long retrospectives and short game essays, just on the off chance you want to check that out as well: https://www.youtube.com/gotakibono It also mainly consists of my personal brand of word vomit.