DLC 630: Joseph Moran: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Control Resonant, Orbitals, Out of Words, Ontos, 4Loop, Coven of the Chicken Foot, Bradley the Badger, Order of the Sinking Star, Tomb Raider Catalyst, Arc Raiders, Death Howl
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Dec 15, 2025 
Join Joseph Moran, host of The Trophy Room podcast, as he dives into the exciting reveals from the Game Awards! He shares his top pick, the Casey Hudson-led Star Wars RPG, and discusses his thoughts on the new Tomb Raider games and the return of Divinity. The panel debates the risks of announcing projects too early and explores upcoming co-op games like Orbitals. Joseph raves about Arc Raiders' tense gameplay, while also touching on lesser-known titles and the critical reception of various genres. It's a thrilling chat for gaming enthusiasts!
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Casey Hudson's Old Republic Ambition
- Casey Hudson's new Star Wars RPG signals a major single-player push into the Old Republic era with plans to ship before 2030.
- The announcement feels early and theatrical, raising expectations for a project still hiring senior roles.
Remedy Reinvents Control With Melee
- Remedy's Control Resonant shifts to Dylan and foregrounds melee to reinvent the franchise's combat.
- The reveal included actual gameplay footage, showing Remedy taking creative risks rather than repeating formulas.
Larian Bets Big On Divinity
- Larian returns to its own Divinity series after Baldur's Gate 3, betting studio cachet over licensed IP.
- They claim the next Divinity will be larger than Baldur's Gate 3, indicating major ambition and scale.