This Week: Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally landed and it’s already breaking records and changing how we see indie games. We talk about those wild PlayStation 6 rumors, plus the big debate around Nintendo’s game-key cards and why they're so controversial. And of course, we’ll run through what games are out this week. Destin Legarie joins me to talk about Silksong’s huge launch, what we think Sony’s cooking up for the PS6, and whether game-key cards are the future or just a bad idea. It's a fun one!
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Call of Duty Heads to Hollywood & Roblox Becomes Gaming’s Biggest Platform
This Week: Mario Kart World is already hitting some bumps in the road and we break down why. Roblox becomes the biggest platform in gaming, Resident Evil Requiem’s new mode might actually be too scary, and Hollow Knight: Silksong’s price tag is not what you'd expect. Oh, and after more than 20 years, Call of Duty is finally getting the Hollywood treatment. NintenDante joins me to dive into all this and more, including the never-ending debate over indie versus AAA pricing.
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Silksong Release Date, Kirby Air Riders Direct & Gamescom’s Biggest Surprises
This Week: Nintendo dropped a new Direct all about Kirby Air Riders for the Switch 2 and the PS5 gets a price hike. Fallout season 2 gets a release date and new trailer, then it's all about Gamescom 2025. This year's show was packed with huge reveals, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a surprise Lego Batman game. Victor Lucas and I discuss all the biggest Gamescom announcements and more!
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Halo Joins Helldivers 2 on Xbox & What Gamers Really Spend On
This Week: Helldivers 2 is headed to Xbox with a bang teasing a Halo crossover in its latest trailer. Europe and the US are cracking down on predatory microtransactions and a new report on gamer spending habits reveals just how much players in North America are shelling out every year. Crimson Desert gets delayed and Nintendo filess a new hardware patent that could change the Switch 2 as we know it. Maude Garrett and I break down the new Helldivers 2 crossover, Nintendo’s new patent, andthe future of microtransactions and our spending habits.
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Sony’s New Game Plan, Nintendo’s Indie Showcase , & The Year’s Worst Game
This Week: We got another Nintendo Direct presentation, this time showing off some sweet new indie titles. Meanwhile, Microsoft has officially canceled the long-awaited Contraband, marking their fourth cancellation this year. Sony is also shaking things up, moving away from a hardware-first strategy in favor of a new approach. Plus, the Video Game History Foundation has something cool to announce! Gene Park from The Washington Post is back as we discuss the end of console exclusives and what might be the worst game to release this year.
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