I am trying to delete a file that will not let me

Ok , so I use to a Seagate Backup Plus Portable Driver 1T to hold and run certain games on mac. I am trying to remove something from my TRASH can , in which in wont budge.
- I try to EMPTY trash , makes the trash empired noise, but is still there and closes down the trash can
- Only appears in trash when the external is connected to the laptop
-Tried to delete in through the terminal, didnt work
-Tried restoring it, then deleteing it again, didnt work
This is casuing add ons and mods in my game to not function properly.
What am I doing wrong besides tryna play a game on an Apple computer? 
Thank you !
Here are 2 links to screen shots
1. When the hard drive is plugged in : http://gyazo.com/5798db6c73a56237086f3e4c7dd6d376
2. When it is not : http://gyazo.com/ebbd74803f1a54da9fe15a26959e64b5
I am not sure what is going on

First, never empty the Trash in the shell. It's dangerous and unnecessary.
In the Finder, press the key combination shift-command-C, or select
Go ▹ Computer
from the menu bar. A window will open showing all mounted volumes. Select the one in question and open the Info window. What is shown as the Format in the General section?

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