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EP28. State of Play Reactions | The Blood of Dawnwalker Review

That sure was... something. Our State of Play reactions are here, and fair warning: we are going to be brutally honest about the showcase — from Marvel's Wolverine to the

EP27. GTA VI Extended Look Reactions | Gamescom Showcase

It finally happened. Grand Theft Auto VI showed up on Netflix, so it's time to reveal our raw reactions about the gameplay... and the negative criticism on social media.

EP26. Horizon Is in Serious Trouble | GTA VI Leak Reactions

Oof. This isn't good. Horizon 3 isn't in development, Horizon Hunters Gathering is on life support, and another round of PlayStation backlash has begun. Tune in for our h

EP25. Wolverine Backlash | Are PlayStation Fans Feeling Down?

Tough times. After the physical disc scandal, morale has never been worse for PlayStation, so it's time to help the community get through it. Plus, we'll discuss the back

EP24. State of Play Expectations | Overrated PlayStation Games

A new State of Play is coming! But, will it be enough to quiet the backlash about ending physical discs? Let's discuss. Plus, we'll go back through PlayStation's history

EP23. PlayStation's Mid-Year Grade | Sony Doubles Down "No Discs!"

Progress report time! We're giving PlayStation a mid-year grade. From their first-party lineup to their biggest headlines, we'll break down PlayStation's year so far. Plu

EP22. Halo on PlayStation | Where's the God of War Laufey Hype?

Hi, Chief. Halo has finally arrived on PlayStation... but does any of this feel right? We'll discuss how this impacts XBOX, PlayStation, and longtime Halo fans. Plus, God

EP21. The Disc Scandal Got Worse | PlayStation's Mt. Rushmore

It's getting ugly. Sony isn't backing down from the death of physical discs — instead choosing to flood social media with bots praising their digital-only future. We'll u

EP20. Your Hot Takes About PlayStation | Black Flag Remake

It's about to get spicy. We compiled some your hottest takes about PlayStation to decide whether you're right, wrong, or clinically insane. Plus, we'll share our honest t

EP19. PlayStation Ends Physical Discs | XBOX Cuts 4 Studios

Sony has done the unthinkable. Physical discs are officially dying, and PlayStation fans have gone nuclear. So, it's time to give our brutally honest reactions to this sh

EP18. Game of the Year So Far | Biggest Disappointments of 2026

It's time for our mid-year GOTY conversation! We'll reveal our top 5 games of 2026... so far. But, what's a year in gaming without disappointments? So, that's why we'll a

EP17. XBOX Studio Closures | Steam Machine Price Reactions

Press X to pay respects. XBOX is planning to close down several studios as part of their brand reset, so we'll break down exactly what's happening and why. Plus, the Stea

EP16. XBOX Screwed PlayStation? | Nintendo Direct Reactions

We thought XBOX put a Halo ring on it, but their relationship with PlayStation took a big hit. We'll unpack the news about Halo's scrapped State of Play plans and how it

EP15. XBOX Showcase Reactions! Exclusives, Gears of War, Halo

Is XBOX back? From the return of exclusives to the big trailers for Gears of War: E-Day, Halo, and Clockwork Revolution, we're giving our honest reactions about the XBOX

EP14. State of Play Reactions! God of War Laufey, Wolverine & More

It's showcase time! From Marvel's Wolverine to another God of War, we're here to give our brutally honest reactions about the highs and lows of PlayStation's most pivotal

EP13. State of Play Predictions! Uncharted, Intergalactic, GTA 6

It's happening! A big State of Play showcase is coming June 2nd and its time to make some predictions. What will they show besides Marvel's Wolverine? We have some hunche

EP12. PS Plus Price Hike Reactions | Nobody Bought Saros

"Market conditions," they said. But, we say BS. Time for a brutally honest conversation about the PS Plus price increase and Sony's anti-consumer moves. Also, ouch... Sar

EP11. Are You Sick of Remakes? | Everyone’s Mad About Mixtape

Another day, another remake. From God of War to Star Fox, it's time to ask: why so many? Plus, Sony revealed the truth about the PS6 and Bungie’s worth, and it's time to

EP10. The Truth About Saros | PlayStation & Xbox Breaking Up?

Overrated or fairly rated? Saros is here, so let's discuss whether it's a real GOTY contender or a pretender. Did Housemarque cook? After that, it's time to discuss Xbox

EP09. How to "Fix" PlayStation | The PS6 Must-Have Wishlist

We love PlayStation, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. So, this week's episode discusses how we would fix some of the PS5's biggest problems — whether it's live serv