Drop-In Drop-Out

Let's do a Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 breakdown! Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing. 
Timecodes
What we've been playing - 6:07
Gamescom breakdown - 23:45
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
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Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, Rahul Kohli drops in to discuss video games that SHOULD... get a remake, get a reboot, have been game of the year, and many more categories!
Timecodes
0:00 Start 
1:35 Housekeeping
3:56 Get A Remake
13:14 Get A Reboot
30:15 Get A Sequel
49:38 Be A Franchise
59:49 Be A TV Show
1:09:11 Have More Fans
1:28:25 Cooked Longer 
1:28:57 Have Been GOTY
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

GTA 6 gameplay has leaked, and Kingdom Hearts 4 has a new trailer! Plus, Patrick and Kamen cover the rest of this week's gaming news
Timecodes
What we've been playing - 6:55
KH News - 20:41
GTA 6 Leaks - 30:51
News spotlight - 43:28
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This episode is about lying! Kamen takes us on a deep dive surrounding the most egregious lies developers and industry folk ever passed along to gamers. From lies Developers told us, to games or mechanics that tricked you, to the childlike innocence being ripped away in one truth revealed... take the journey with us.
 
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Housekeeping 
7:00 - Merch & Site Updates 
8:40 - Video Game Lies Begin 
12:07 - What is a lie? 
14:05 - Developer & Publisher Lies 
41:37 - Peter Molyneux 
49:04 - Games that Tricked You 
1:02:23 - Rubberbanding in Mario Kart 
1:06:23 - Myths & Childhood Lies
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

Patrick and Jake played Duskfade and share their thoughts in this bonus drop! Thanks to Fireshine for the review codes!
Timecodes
2:40 Review begins
31:10 Kingdom Hearts aside begins
38:07 Kingdom Hearts aside ends

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com