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Guide Destiny of Spirits PS Vita Trophy Guide & Road Map
Some things money can't buy
You won't be finding a Platinum attached to free-to-play PlayStation Vita title Destiny of Spirits, but it's hard to turn your nose up at a pile of free Trophies to add to your collection. If you're eager to grab your prizes as quickly as possible, then, here's our guide to boosting your trinket collection in Sony's...
Guide Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes PS4 Trophy Guide & Road Map
Rinse and repeat
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a game that you’ll want to 100 per cent. With only a few hours of original content, having something to aim for will give you a little more bang for your buck. Whereas other Metal Gear games have been a time consuming to say the least, Ground Zeroes can probably be entirely completed in around...
Guide inFAMOUS: Second Son PS4 Trophy Guide & Road Map
Platinum your powers
The inFAMOUS franchise has always presented a reasonable Platinum for Trophy hunters. While the titles are typically brimming with content, engaging gameplay has historically left players eager to see it all. Fortunately, it’s more entertaining than ever to complete everything in PlayStation 4 sequel inFAMOUS: Second Son, as...
News Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes PS4 Trophies Sneak Out Without a Platinum
Just another Hideo Kojima ruse?
Konami may have lowered the price of its paltry – but insanely pretty – prologue Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, but the upcoming release is still fighting the stigma of its miserably meagre running time. Sadly,
News You Won't Earn a Platinum for Returning to PlayStation Home
May still be worth the trip, though
Some may argue that you deserve a Platinum Trophy for sitting through PlayStation Home’s protracted patching procedure, but the virtual world will sadly lack the most prestigious of pots. As previously teased, a brand new update for Sony’s online service has deployed today, and it includes 13 tasty trinkets...
News PlayStation Home Isn't Coming Out of Beta, But It's Totally Getting Trophies
No impressive cabinets, though
When former PlayStation executive Phil Harrison revealed PlayStation Home at GDC many moons ago, one of the big features announced was a virtual Trophy cabinet that would allow you to inspect your dusty digital trinkets in a three-dimensional hallway. Much like many of the platform holder’s promises at the time, it...
News Spoil the Fun with inFAMOUS: Second Son Trophy List and Soundtrack
Spoilers ahoy
Developer Sucker Punch may be keeping its lips shut tighter than a peeved parent's purse strings, but that doesn't mean that it's managed to keep hold of every detail surrounding upcoming teenage angst simulator inFAMOUS: Second Son. In true franchise fashion, an eager fan has purposefully defied his master's wishes, managing to dig up...
News Warframe Finally Loots Trophy Support and Custom Controls on PS4
War always changes
Back in our review of Digital Extremes' PlayStation 4 free-to-play shooter, we declared that Warframe was a decent game, but it needed some work before we could consider it to be truly compelling. It's promising, then, that the developer seems determined to improve on its relatively solid product by adding in some heavily...
News What Do the Trophies Tell Us About Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes?
Secrets in the statues
Sources inform us that ‘What is Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes?’ has usurped ‘What is the meaning of life?’ as the world’s most puzzling question. Konami’s weird standalone prologue for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – are you keeping up? – is due out as soon as March, but other than its rainy...
Talking Point Will Someone Please Frag Online Exclusive Trophies
Trophy locked
We had hoped that the backlash to Tomb Raider’s undercooked (and unnecessary) multiplayer mode would have strong-armed adamant creator Crystal Dynamics into reconsidering the upcoming PlayStation 4 port’s Trophy roster, but a leaked list detailed late last week has confirm
News You'll Score a Platinum Trophy for Enduring Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition's Multiplayer
There's always a price to the prize
Crystal Dynamics’ recent Tomb Raider reboot was all about resilience in the most abhorrent conditions, so perhaps the North American developer is trying to channel that with the Trophy list for its upcoming PlayStation 4 re-release, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. As leaked on PS3Trophies.com, the roster of...
Guide How to Save the Humans and Stave Off the Keepers in Resogun on PS4
Tips 'n' tricks
It’s fair to say that Resogun has left our lives in complete and utter tatters. We’ve been unable to eat, sleep, or even communicate properly in the wake of our November Game of the Month winner, and who can blame us? Housemarque’s gorgeous shmup is an outstanding release – and it’s a free one to boot. However, if you have...
News You Don't Have As Many PSN Trophies As This Guy
Hakoom hits Level 100
Trophies are a curious part of the PlayStation experience. As much as we enjoy the thrill of unlocking a brand new trinket, they can sometimes feel a little bit like hard work. One person who’s transformed the grind into a day job is Hakoom, the world’s leading pursuer of small PNG pictures. And he’s just hit another...
News Knack's PS4 Trophies Will Challenge Your Old-School Abilities
Brace yourself
We’ve said the following before, but we’ll happily say it again: Knack is not an easy game. The Japan Studio developed PlayStation 4 launch title may look cute and cuddly, but the throwback mascot platformer is ferocious even on its standard difficulty tier. That’s because director Mark Cerny wanted to create an adventure that...
News Want to Know How Skilful You Are? PS4 Trophies Will Be Classified by Rarity
Brrring
Sony’s popular Trophy system has always been good at distinguishing different types of players. While other achievement systems plump up for a big fat score, PlayStation’s solution is able to separate the completionists from the samplers. However, the format’s set to get even more specific with the upcoming PlayStation 4, as it will...
News Killzone: Shadow Fall's PS4 Trophies Will Test Your Trigger Finger
Gunning for glory
PlayStation 4 exclusive Killzone: Shadow Fall went gold some time ago – and now its Trophies have emerged from the darkness. This isn’t the first set of trinkets that we’ve seen for Sony’s next generation console, but
News It Won't Take You Long to Nab All of The Playroom's Trophies
Augmented reality app looks easy to beat
The Playroom is almost certainly one of the best demonstrations of the PlayStation 4’s unique features and functions – and it won’t even cost you a penny to play. While you’ll need the upgraded PlayStation Eye to enjoy the augmented reality application, Sony has confirmed that the software will come...
News This Is What Happens When You Unlock a Trophy on PS4
Brrring
Sometimes it’s the simple things that represent the most exciting aspects of a new console launch: the startup screen, the user interface, the Trophy unlock prompt, and so on. Fortunately, with the PlayStation 4’s release date fast approaching, you can experience the latt
Rumour Could This Be the PS4's First Ever Trophy List?
Brrring
With the PlayStation 4 now roughly six weeks away in North America, pre-release consoles are beginning to make their way out into the wild. We’ve already seen footage of a system being switched on, but now the platform’s first Trophy list has leaked online. Unfortunately, it’s not for an especially interesting title. Achievements...
News You Can Platinum DriveClub Without Spending a Penny
Podium position
We already know that the free version of DriveClub that will be available as part of PlayStation Plus will feature less cars and tracks than the full retail release, but Evolution Studios has clarified that there’ll still be enough content on offer to allow you to earn the Platinum Trophy in the free iterat
News Grand Theft Auto 5's Trophies Don't Look Especially Easy
Time killer
You’re going to need to set aside a few hundred hours to earn the Platinum Trophy in Grand Theft Auto V, as the trinkets in Rockstar Games’ latest adventure look anything but easy. The rewards were leaked overnight courtesy of Xbox360Achievements, but we’re assuming that the PlayStation 3 gongs are identical – that’s usually...
Talking Point Should All PSN Games Include a Platinum Trophy?
Bright pots
“Does it have a Platinum Trophy?” is probably the most asked question on the PlayStation Blog. Studios taking to the official publication to promote their wares are frequently forced to field the asinine query, which perhaps detracts from the content in question. We’re sure that developers would rather discuss the mechanics behind...
News PlayStation's Bid for Greatness Campaign Tarnished by Cheaters
Hackers abuse system
This is why we can’t have nice things. Sony’s clever Bid for Greatness campaign was accompanied by an appropriately positive response earlier this week. The endeavour – which transforms your earned Trophies into a digital currency – augments you with the ability to compete for various props and items from the platfo
News Count Up Those Gold Trophies, You're Going to Need Them
Bid for greatness
Those that dismiss the Trophy metagame often question its worth in the real world. After all, what’s the point in spending several hours scooping up feathers in Assassin’s Creed II when your efforts are rewarded with little more than a tiny PNG image and a sense of satisfaction? Well, Sony hopes to answer that question with its...
News Sony's Latest Patent Could Bring Trophies to Older Games
Cunning solution pledges trinkets for PSone, PS2, and PSP titles
Put those grand career plans on hold, because your life as a Trophy addict could be about to get a whole lot more complicated. NeoGAF has uncovered an intriguing patent which appears to hint at the possibility of adding Trophies to older games. The technology works by creating...
News Controversial God of War: Ascension Trophy Name Squashed
Bros before foes
God of War: Ascension has manufactured a bit of a backlash in some circles for the name of one of its Trophies. The digital trinket pops shortly after you’ve finished bashing the brains out of one of the Furies, the aggressive trio of witches who form the lead antagonists of the game. After a particularly brutal fighting sequence,...
Guide How to Beat the 'Trial of Archimedes' in God of War: Ascension
Throwing down the gauntlet
God of War: Ascension is one of the more manageable entries in Sony’s savage Spartan series, but it does have one particular difficulty spike. The rage-worthy 'Trial of Archimedes' located at the start of Chapter 28 is perhaps one of the most punishing sections in the series, prompting the ire of many reviewers...
News Leaked Dishonored DLC Explores the Other Side of the Coin
There are two sides to every story
Dishonored will get a second helping of post-release content named ‘The Other Side of the Coin’ shortly, if a new batch of leaked Trophies are to be believed. The digital trinkets – which popped up on PS3Trophies.org earlier today – point to the addition of new story content, evidenced by the reward...
News Sony Honours Dedicated Trophy Hunters with Congratulations
It's a hard life
Committing your life to collecting digital trinkets can be a real chore. Not only are you forced to sit through inane difficulty tiers, assemble sizeable bounties of feathers, and grind you way through hundreds of multiplayer levels with strangers, but it’s also relatively unappreciated work. Who gives you a pat on the back for...
News Yes, Bentley's Hackpack Does Include Trophies
Binary bling
Seeing as the mini-games from the recently revealed Bentley’s Hackpack are already included on the full retail release of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, we encouraged you to exercise caution before picking up the cheap and cheerful title yesterday. But product manager Cristian Cardona has now
News FuturLab's Velocity Ultra Will Be Propelled By a Platinum Trophy
Bling
FuturLab’s upcoming PlayStation Vita re-release Velocity Ultra is turning into quite the slice of fan service. Not only does the title exist because people asked for it, but it’s also getting a Platinum Trophy because, well, people asked for it. The award winning Brighton-based developer confirmed the news in a relatively simple blog post...
News Frobisher's Lost His Trophies and He Wants You to Find Them
Splendid
After months of requests on the PlayStation Blog, independent developer Honeyslug has finally announced that Trophies are being added to its mad PlayStation Vita application Frobisher Says. The trinkets will be available as part of a new patch, which is set to launch later today. If that wasn’t exciting enough, there’s also a new DLC...
News Medal of Honor: Warfighter Trophies Failing to Unlock
Urgh
It looks like Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s comprehensive day one patch failed to fix all of the problems with the first-person shooter. A number of posters on the title’s official forums have noted that they are having problems unlocking certain Trophies in the game, despite the requirements of the trinkets being met. Issues appear to...
News PlayStation All-Stars Has an Attainable Platinum Trophy
Bling, bling
You should be able to earn a Platinum Trophy in SuperBot Entertainment’s upcoming mascot mash-up, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The full roster of digital trinkets have emerged on Exophase, and aside from a couple of toughies, they look perfectly achievable. For starters, you’ll earn a Bronze Trophy for beating the Arcade...
News Sony: Trophies Are Coming to PlayStation Mobile
Bling, bling
PlayStation Mobile released with a deluge of delicious content earlier this month – but none of its launch titles boasted Trophies. Sony has since admitted that incorporating the rewards system is a top-priority for the platform's team, alongside proper leaderboard integration. "It's coming," Senior Manager of Mobile Content...
News Borderlands 2 DLC Explores Captain Scarlett's Booty
What about the Mysterons?
Borderlands 2’s first expansion pack will be entitled ‘Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty’, according to an updated Trophy list. We’re guessing that the content has absolutely nothing to do with the creepy 60’s sci-fi show, but would be absolutely delighted if it did. The expansion will add three new...
News Metal Gear Solid 4's Trophy Patch Is Live
Off the blocks
Hear that? That’s the sound of a loaded pistol signifying the beginning of the great Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Trophy race. As promised, publisher Konami has released the stealth title’s long awaited patch this morning, which clocks in at 516MB. The patch includes the anticipated Trophy set, in addition to
News Metal Gear Solid 4's Platinum Trophy Is Going to Be Tough
Set some time aside
The race to Platinum the excellent Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is going to be gruelling. Konami has revealed a partial roster of digital trinkets for the 2008 PS3 exclusive, and it includes some toughies like “Obtain all iPod tracks”. You’ll need to unlock every single one of the game's emblems to achieve that...
Talking Point The Trouble with Trophies
Status symbols
Love them or loathe them, Trophies have become an important part of the PlayStation experience. Introduced in mid-2008 to muted fanfare, the digital trinkets have bloated in popularity over the past four years, promoting dedicated online communities and even minor gaming celebrities. But while the rewards look certain to play a...
News Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophies Unlock on 6th August
Historical moment
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will finally get its heavily anticipated Trophy patch on 6th August, developer Kojima Productions has announced. The update will add 36 digital trinkets to the popular espionage title, alongside the ability to fully install the game. Are any of you planning on popping the sequel back into...
News Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophies Unlock in August
Who'll be the first to Platinum it?
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots’ long-awaited (and completely unexpected) Trophy patch will arrive in August, publisher Konami has announced. The update will include 34 digital trinkets, and is being released as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary plans. In Japan, the PS3 exclusive is getting a...
News Metal Gear Solid 4 Finally Gets Trophy Support
Absolutely unbelievable
For as long as Trophies have existed, fans have pleaded for an updated version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The slick stealth title launched months before the rewards system was patched into PS3, and subsequently never supported the digital trinkets. We’d actually given up hope on the game ever getting...
News PSN Trophies Tally to Remain Unchanged Despite XBOX Hike
Brrring
Microsoft’s decision to boost the maximum XBOX Live Arcade achievement tally from 200 points to 400 points creates an interesting dilemma for multiplatform releases. Many games use the same unlock conditions for achievements and trophies across both platforms, but Sony has confirmed that it is not going to follow Microsoft’s lead. Not...
News Sony Reveals PS3's Most Earned Platinum Trophies
People like collecting feathers
Trophies can be brilliant. It’s not always the case, but a well designed set of digital trinkets can help you to reconsider the way you play, as well as encourage you to explore areas you’d previously ignore. The Platinum trophy is the Holy Grail of PlayStation. It recognises that you’ve achieved everything a...
News Just Add Water Reveals Full Roster Of Trophies For Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
Some might consider the release of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD a reward in itself, but it wouldn't be considered a complete upgrade without a full roster of in-game trinkets
Thankfully developer Just Add Water's not missed out on the opportunity to add some trophies to its upcoming remake, revealing the full set of digital rewards on its official...
Report PlayStation Network Trophy Cap Level Raised
Trophy whores rejoice
According to an IGN report, Sony has raised the level cap of the PlayStation Network's Trophy system. Readers will remember we posted about legendary Trophy whore Hakoom's feat earlier in the year when he hit the level cap. But — presumably responding to the news — Sony has now updated the Trophy system allowing players to...
News Trophy Hunting Extraordinaire Reaches PSN Trophy Level 50
We thought we were doing well with our Level 21 PlayStation Network account
Since 2008 we've accrued over 4,400 trophies, but that's nothing compared to trophy hunting extraordinaire Hakoom's eye-watering 13,605 trophy tally. Hakoom has scored more than 250 Platinum trophies in his pursuit for Trophy Level 50, which we have to imagine has become a...
News Boo: No Trophies For PSP Remasters Series
According to a report on Siliconera, trophy buffs should not expect digital trinkets for playing through remastered PSP titles on PS3
Trophy support was always unlikely, with the PSP Remaster Series supporting cross-compatible saves. Still, we imagine the decision's probably just lost Sony a good chunk of sales in the West. There is this mentality...
News Plenty Of DiRT 3 DLC On The Horizon
We played DiRT 2 through to completion and then some last year
One thing we always lamented about the game was a serious lack of DLC. We would have happily splashed out on more tracks and cars, but the content never really came. Thankfully, the brilliant DiRT 3 will not fall to the same fate. A bunch of trophy leaks have revealed four new DLC packs...
Now we've gotten over the worst of the PlayStation Network data breach, attention has started to turn to less immediately pressing matters
Trophies, purchasing history, friends — will they still be there when the PlayStation Network goes back online? Yes, says Sony. According to a new FAQ posted on the PlayStation Blog, everything will be in tact...
