THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2
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THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2
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Mecha Mecca - Steam Next Fest
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Maybe We Should See Other Playstations
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AI
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Thank God Uncle Ben isn’t alive to see the PC port of Marvel’s Spider Man 2 because it’s a hot mess! Speaking of hot mess, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems to have fixed there’s! Then we answer a voicemail from a viewer about AI in video games! The release of Spider-Man 2 on PC was supposed to be a triumphant moment for Sony, but instead, it quickly became a cautionary tale about the state of modern AAA game launches. Players reported severe optimization issues, crashes, and performance instability, even on top-tier gaming rigs. Reviews flooded in, with many calling the game unplayable,...
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DOOM, SPIDER-MAN, SEPHIROTH, AND AI
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This week we’ve got Doom: The Dark Ages and the rest of the XBOX direct showcase Including some Ninja on Ninja action! Spiderman 2 launches on PC right after we finish recording this podcast! Endless Legend 2 might be exactly what you need while you wait for Civilization VII. Speaking of Roman numeral’s, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on PC this last week, you don’t have to cast Blizzard to freeze Avalanche in their tracks! Then we talk about Murky Divers, and check our voicemails, which raises the question “What does AI mean for gaming?” - DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to...
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SWITCH 2 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS!
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War Tales: The Perfect Strategy Escape Discover War Tales, a low-fantasy strategy game blending elements of Dungeons & Dragons, XCOM, and Mount & Blade. Here’s why it’s worth your time: Grim Medieval Charm: Navigate a world of mercenaries, plague, and survival with unique professions like fishing, brewing, and barding. Tactical Combat: Engage in turn-based skirmishes fueled by strategic resource management. Replayability: Explore diverse regions, playstyles, and storylines. Whether you're virtuous or villainous, the choice is yours! While some mechanics feel incomplete, War...
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New Movies and Gaming Tech Announced at CES 2025!
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This week is just Andy and Josh and we are talkin’ video game adaptations and CES, baby! For full show notes: Discover the latest updates on gaming and tech! From PlayStation Productions' exciting lineup of film and TV adaptations—including Shadow of the Colossus, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima—to potential projects like a Final Fantasy VII movie, we explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing iconic video games to life on screen. Plus, get the latest news from CES 2025: Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, and groundbreaking...
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GTA 7 BILLION, CES, and MARVEL Rivals!
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For the full blog with links head on over to: and check out the blog! Discover the latest gaming buzz! 🎮 From the record-breaking expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), projected to generate $7 billion in its first year, to the exciting tech reveals at CES 2025—including Nvidia’s AI advancements and handheld gaming innovations like the Lenovo Legion Go. Plus, dive into the action-packed world of Marvel Rivals, a fresh hero shooter redefining team-based gameplay. 🚀 Whether you’re hyped for GTA 6, intrigued by cutting-edge tech, or looking for your next gaming...
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Valve's Secret Hardware
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Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play hero shooter that draws inspiration from Overwatch, featuring 33 Marvel characters such as Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Doctor Doom. The game offers familiar gameplay mechanics like payload delivery and point defense but introduces unique elements like destructible maps and team-up powers, where characters like Rocket Raccoon gain tactical advantages when paired with Groot. While the game shares a similar feel to Overwatch, it also adds fresh mechanics, such as interactive map elements, to keep gameplay engaging. Although there are some criticisms around tank...
info_outlineWe’re digging deep into Steam’s Next Fest with As We Descend, Tinkerlands, and Permafrost! Sony has announced the release date for the launch of Spider-Man 2 on PC! Netflix closes its studio: Codename Blue before they ever put out a game, 343 Studios is now Halo Studios, and it looks like Combat is being Evolved again, but this time in Unreal Engine 5! And then we wrap things up with DayZ Frostline!
As We Descend - The roguelike deckbuilder with the soul of a strategy game. Recruit and upgrade your forces. Deploy them to counter monstrous foes in card-slinging battles. Play your cards carefully in the treacherous city. Against all odds, will you bear the torch of humanity? - Box Dragon (Steam, TBA, Demo Available)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PC) - Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC. (Steam, January 30th 2025)
Permafrost - Embark on a brutal journey of survival in a perpetual winter. Hunt and gather resources for building and utilize deep survival mechanics to craft your way through a harsh, unforgiving landscape. Forge alliances or dominate the remnants of humanity in this chilling open world saga. (Steam, TBA 2025, Demo Available)
Tinkerlands - Explore, craft, and fight your way on the uncharted islands solo or in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic! - (Steam, TBA, Demo Available)
Netflix Closes Its All-Star AAA Video Game Studio, Which Made Zero Games - Article by Forbes
A New Dawn | Halo Studios - YouTube
Everything We Know About Halo Studios’ Foundry So Far - Article by GameRant
DayZ - How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. - Bohemia Interactive (Steam, XBOX, Playstation)