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Astro Bot Speedruns, Clearing Game Maps, and Other Gaming Obsessions

Season 2

The PlayStation Access Podcast is back and this time out, the team are chatting about things in games they are obsessed with. From repeating time trials to shave off seconds, to filling the map, finding all collectibles and grinding - we all have parts of games we become consumed by.


What obsessions do you have? Do you have to clear the map? Or do you like to goof around in games? Maybe trophy hunting is a big part of your gaming routine? Let us know in the comments!


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