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  • Where Are Trophy Hunters Located?

    Where Are Trophy Hunters Located?

    Many trophy hunters aim for high leaderboard positions to prove they’re the best. But are they alone? Have you ever wondered whether your fellow countrymen are unlocking as many achievements as you are? Learn what countries are most represented in the trophy hunting community (and more!) in this post.

  • 9 Painful Platinum Trophies We Never Want to Unlock Again

    9 Painful Platinum Trophies We Never Want to Unlock Again

    Some platinum trophies are worth their weight in gold. Others aren’t worth the price of admission. In this article, I share 9 PlayStation games with painful platinum trophies I never want to revisit with a completionist mindset again.

  • Monster Camp: XXL Trophy Guide

    Monster Camp: XXL Trophy Guide

    Monster Camp: XXL continues its predecessor’s legacy of being an incredibly difficult trophy hunt. Our Monster Camp: XXL trophy guide will help you collect all 370 events and 1,200 outcomes in the most efficient way possible.

  • PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024

    PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024

    If you’re a trophy hunter, you probably want to see how many platinum trophies you’ve earned this year. The 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up is here to answer all your data-related questions! Learn about what the PlayStation Wrap-Up is, how to get yours, and our personal statistics for 2024.

  • The Rainbow Platinum Trophy Challenge

    The Rainbow Platinum Trophy Challenge

    To complete the rainbow platinum trophy challenge, trophy hunters must unlock a platinum trophy for every color in a rainbow. Consider what emotions each color evokes and try to match the best game. Does your platinum trophy mosaic have enough color?

  • Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Trophy Guide

    Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Trophy Guide

    Caught between feuding angels and demons, life is difficult for many people in Sanctuary. In order to unlock Diablo III: Reaper of Souls’ platinum trophy, like the heroes of the story, you must also persevere.

  • Navigating PlayStation Sales: 6 Money-Saving Tips for Trophy Hunters

    Navigating PlayStation Sales: 6 Money-Saving Tips for Trophy Hunters

    Trophy hunters have to budget their time and finances in order to earn achievements. What ways can you stretch your hard-earned dollars? Below, I outline how you can save money while planning your next trophy hunt.

  • 11 Memorable Platinum Trophies I Wish I Could Earn Again

    11 Memorable Platinum Trophies I Wish I Could Earn Again

    Games can lose their luster the more they’re played, especially for trophy hunters. Since completion requirements frequently highlight gameplay problems, it takes a very special game to leave completionists wanting more. In this article, we describe 11 games with memorable platinum trophies we’d love to complete a second time.

  • Persona 3 Trophy Guide (Reload & Portable): Detailed Calendar for Trophy Hunters

    Persona 3 Trophy Guide (Reload & Portable): Detailed Calendar for Trophy Hunters

    Like other entries in the series, Persona 3 is a tough platinum trophy to obtain. These illustrated Persona 3 Portable and Persona 3 Reload calendars cover every in-game day in order to give players confidence that they’re on the right track during their trophy hunt.

  • 12 Achievements That Made Trophy Hunters Uncomfortable

    12 Achievements That Made Trophy Hunters Uncomfortable

    How far are you willing to go to unlock a new achievement? Whether by doing something outrageous, awkward, or downright nefarious, sometimes developers want you to get out of your comfort zone. Would you earn these uncomfortable trophies?

  • Naughty Bear Trophy Guide: Be Very Naughty to Get the Platinum Trophy

    Naughty Bear Trophy Guide: Be Very Naughty to Get the Platinum Trophy

    It’s Naughty Time! This lovably horrific teddy bear slasher game is not a title trophy hunters should think lightly of. Read all about tips, tricks, and more to help you unlock all of Naughty Bear’s achievements.

  • 30 Platinum Trophies in 30 Days — Challenge Randomizer Tool

    30 Platinum Trophies in 30 Days — Challenge Randomizer Tool

    Can you complete 30 platinum trophies in 30 days? Use our challenge randomizer tool to generate a list of PlayStation games to test your trophy hunting skills.

  • Boosting Multiplayer Trophies: Etiquette for Trophy Hunters

    Boosting Multiplayer Trophies: Etiquette for Trophy Hunters

    Multiplayer achievements are the bane of many trophy hunters’ existence. In this article, we discuss tips to ensure that your first time boosting multiplayer trophies is a success.

  • 12 Video Game Series That All Trophy Hunters Should Respect

    12 Video Game Series That All Trophy Hunters Should Respect

    Earning every achievement in a video game series is an impressive feat. In this article, we discuss 12 different franchises that all trophy hunters should respect for their insane difficulty ratings and unbelievable time requirements.

  • 9 Ways We Make Trophies Harder Than They Need To Be

    9 Ways We Make Trophies Harder Than They Need To Be

    Many trophy hunters collect achievements because they crave a challenge. The most dedicated players even set their own goals and restrictions that ramp up the difficulty of completion. In this article, we discuss 9 ways that trophy hunters make achievements harder than they need to be.