Marvel Rivals Adds 4 New Heroes, GTA 6 Predictions, & Switch 2 News This Week In Gaming podcast

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This Week: Pokémon Presents 2025 just dropped and we’re breaking down all the big announcements, incuding the latest on Pokémon Legends: Z-A . Plus, Forza Horizon 5 is making its way to PS5 , Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutely crushing it with record-breaking numbers, and could Half-Life 3 actually be happening? We also talk about Sony’s PSVR2 major price cut and another wave of studio closures, this time hitting WB Games . Cam Hawkins join us this week as we dive into all this and more!…

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Marvel Rivals’ Censorship Controversy & Are Gamers Ditching 100-Hour Games? 21:30

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This Week: A new study reveals that 40% of PC gamers play less than five hours a week, what does that mean for the future of massive, 100-hour games? Plus, rumors of a new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are heating up, The Last of Us Season 2 finally gets a release date, and the industry faces yet another wave of layoffs, this time hitting a team behind Marvel Rivals . We also talk the growing concerns of censorship in video games. Is it something we should be worried about? Victor Lucas joins me to break it all down and discuss how gaming habits and player preferences are changing. Let’s get into it!…

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Sony’s Big Announcements & The Loot Box Debate Returns 23:00

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This Week: We break down the massive wave of announcements from Sony’s first State of Play presentation of the year, from the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 to the latest in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe.We also dive into Astro Bot’s brand-new DLC, Blizzard’ s controversial decision to bring back loot boxes to Overwatch 2 , and the biggest winners from this year’s Canadian Game Awards! With our special guest Kahlief Adams we rate Sony’s State of Play and whether Overwatch’s return to loot boxes is a good idea.…

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PlayStation’s Rough Weekend & New Tariffs Threaten to Shake Up the Gaming Industry 22:43

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This Week: I have some exciting news to share you won’t want to miss! The video game industry could be facing major changes as new tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada take effect. Plus, Nintendo has officially confirmed details for its Switch 2 presentation, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is off to an incredible start, and Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI. The beloved card game Magic: The Gathering is getting its own cinematic universe, and PlayStation Network suffered a major outage over Super Bowl weekend, sparking outrage from the community. The wonderful Maude Garrett joins us to discuss the Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe, our dream casting choices, and what we’d love to see from the franchise!…

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PlayStation Backtracks, Xbox Game Pass Booms, & Mass Effect 5 Update 21:40

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This Week: BioWare gives an update on Mass Effect 5 while some Dragon Age developers face layoffs. Meanwhile, GTA 5’s Trevor actor, Canadian Steven Ogg, shares his hopes for GTA 6 , and Xbox Game Pass is seeing record growth despite declining hardware sales. Plus, PlayStation is walking back its controversial PC sign-in requirement, and could a Sleeping Dogs movie be in the works? Our special guest this week is none other than Parris Lilly sharing his perspective on how Xbox and PlayStation are adapting to compete with Nintendo , and the biggest games to watch out for this year!…

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Xbox Eyes the Nintendo Switch 2 & Doom: The Dark Ages Gets a Date 22:42

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This Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct gave us plenty to talk about, from the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to a release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages . We’ll also dive into Xbox Boss Phil Spencer ’s recent interview sharing his excitement about bringing Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2 . Plus, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé gave a playful nod to Astro Bot , and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is crossing over with The Terminator in a limited-time event. Our guest this week, Danny Peña, discusses his exclusive interview with Xbox Boss Phil Spencer and how Xbox is setting itself apart from Sony and Nintendo .…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Official! Release Date, Pricing Speculation & First Impressions 21:31

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This Week: Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re diving into everything we know so far. We also break down the first look at Mario Kart 9, Sony scaling back its live-service ambitions, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC with full Steam Deck support. And Nintendo is gearing up to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year! Our guest and former IGN producer Destin Legarie joins us as we speculate on the Switch 2's pricing and release date and what we love and don't love about Nintedo's next big console.…

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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Drama & Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Delayed Again 23:09

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This Week: We're diving into CES 2025, including the announcement of Sony's new film adaptations for Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn . We also talk about the Ghost of Tsushima anime and Nintendo’s latest drama surrounding Switch 2 leaks and their latest LEGO venture. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows get delayed again, and are people having 100-hour game fatigue? Our special guest Victor Lucas from The Electric Playground Network joins us to discuss it all!…

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Marvel Rivals Adds 4 New Heroes, GTA 6 Predictions, & Switch 2 News 23:28

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This Week: Marvel Rivals announces 4 new heroes, The Fantastic Four , in its first major update, the video game SAG-AFTRA strike rages on and is now causing game delays, and a look at the potential features of the Nintendo Switch 2 . Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already poised to break records while Atari aims to make a comeback at CES 2025 with a new handheld. Our special guest Maude Garrett joins us this episode to discuss it all in our first episode of the year!…

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The Switch 2, GTA 6, and Beyond: A Look Ahead to 2025! 21:40

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This week, Maude Garrett is our guest of honor for another special holiday episode, where we dive into everything from the Switch 2 to Grand Theft Auto VI , along with all the highly anticipated games, movies, and TV shows set to drop in 2025 — and the ones we’re hoping to hear more about! We also discuss the gaming trends we hope disappear in the new year and the ones we’re excited to see stick around. Hop in for a fun look ahead!…

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Gaming’s Biggest Wins & Controversies: 2024 Year-in-Review 21:24

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This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we discuss it all in this special holiday episode— It’s This Week in Gaming’s first Year-in-Review!…

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The Game Awards Biggest Game Reveals & Winners 21:15

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This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign , CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4 , and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet . Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3 , made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!…

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Sony PlayStation’s Latest Update & The Game Awards: What to Expect and Who Might Win 21:00

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This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant , while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard . Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.…

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Sony’s Handheld Console Rumors & Witcher 4 Starts Production 21:36

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This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram , a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn , and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny , joins us to discuss Sony ’s handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year’s Game of the Year winner!…

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Nintendo's Black Friday Deals & Sony Looking to Buy Elden Ring Developer? 21:53

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