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On this week's show, we are joined by a very special guest, Spawn On Me host Kahlief Adams, for our Last of Us Season 2 finale review.Join us as we break down the last episode of The Last of Us' sophomore effort and take a peek at where the series will go in the future. - Follow Kahlief on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itskahlief.bsky.socialFollow Kahlief on Twitter: https://x.com/SpawnOnMeFollow Kahlief on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spawnonmepodcast/-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's episode, we are joined by special guest Shantelle Santos for a review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6. Join us as we journey back to the post-apocalypse for some chit-chat about the hit HBO series' penultimate episode. -Follow Shantelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantellesantos-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, we break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5, react to the GTA VI delay, and share our thoughts on the Until Dawn movie.-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, we are back to review Season 2, Episode 4 ("Day One") of The Last of Us. Join us as we break down all the Easter eggs from the games, our favorite moments, and so much more.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:18 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4 Review58:43 - What We Have Been Playing (That Last of Us Part II, Stellar Blade, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)01:09:44 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, it is a very special episode of Controller Club. Join us as do our first ever listener mailbag in honor of Episode 150 of the podcast.-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we jump back into The Last of Us Season 2 with a review of Episode 3. Join us as we are joined by special guest Daniel Baptista from The Movie Podcast to break down the latest chapter in this post-apocalyptic HBO epic.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos04:48 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3 Review1:10:44 - What We Have Been Playing (Switch 2, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, South of Midnight, and Shovel Knight)01:28:25 - Outro-Follow Daniel on Twitter: https://x.com/dbapzFollow Daniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dbapz.bsky.socialFollow The Movie Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/themoviepodcast-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we continue our journey with The Last of Us Season 2, delving into all the big reveals and spoiler-rific moments from Episode 2 ("Through the Valley"). -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos01:26 - Tom's thoughts on Season 2, Episode 103:06 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 General Thoughts07:43 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 Spoiler Review1:01:21 - Predictions for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 301:06:57 - A Minecraft Movie Review1:19:08 - What We Have Been Playing (The Last of Us Part II, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Until Dawn)01:21:54 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we are back in the world of HBO's The Last of Us. Join us as we start our journey through the vents of Season 2 with weekly reviews, starting with Season 2, Episode 1 ("Future Days"). -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:05 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 Review01:14:01 - What We Have Been Playing (The Last of Us Part II and Blue Prince)01:18:16 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

Join us on this week's show as we discuss our reaction to the first Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and get you ready for The Last of Us Season 2 with an everything you need to know primer. -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:29 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct47:31 - The Last of Us Season 2 Primer01:41:57 - What We Have Been Playing (Balatro, Split-Fiction, Gang Beasts, Metroid Prime Remaster, and Ocarina of Time)01:46:04 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, we discuss the surprise final Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy DLC getting cancelled, and the 2024 games we missed but have now played (Balatro, Prince of Persia, and Metaphor ReFantazio).-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:06 - A Surprise Nintendo Direct23:35 - Hogwarts Legacy DLC Plans Scrapped34:06 - Reviewing Our 2024 Hindsight Games01:40:07 - What We Have Been Playing (Wii Fit, Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure)01:51:49 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, join Klein and Lauren as they break down their early thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, do a PS4/PS5 exclusive blind ranking and react to some of the latest gaming news.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:06 - Is Steam Coming to Xbox?14:11 - A Hollow Knight: Silksong Update21:29 - The PS4/PS5 Blind Ranking38:03 - What We Have Been Playing (Assassin's Creed Shadows and Split Fiction)58:53 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show we are taking a look back at the critically maligned 2016 Assassin's Creed movie in honor of Assassin's Creed Shadows coming out this week. Also, we dive into the biggest game headlines from the last seven days, including Xbox's leaked hardware plans and the confusion surrounding The Last of Us Part 3.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:50 - Invincible Game Gets an Update12:29 - Xbox's Hardware Plans Leak24:45 - Is The Last of Us 3 Happening?34:41 - Reviewing The Assassin's Creed Movie in 202501:11:06 - What We Have Been Playing (Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Balatro, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3)01:15:02 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Gaming Editor, Brad Shankar, for a 2025 hype draft. Join us as we gush about what we are most excited about in the world of video games for 2025 . -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos05:29 - The 2025 Gaming Hype Draft01:23:34 - What We Have Been Playing (Final Fantasy X, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, and Picross)01:32:26 - Outro-Follow Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradshankar.bsky.socialFollow Brad on Twitter: https://x.com/bradshankar-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week, it is an all headlines show. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they break down Warner Bros. closing three of its game studios, Pokemon holding its annual Pokemon Day announcements stream, and Fable getting pushed out of 2026.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:50 - Warner Bros. Games Closes Three Studios19:42 - Pokemon Day 2025 Reactions35:16 - Fable Gets Delayed41:45 - What We Have Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Street Fighter 6, Tony Hawk Pro-Skater 1+2, Call of Duty)48:29 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, it is finally time to dive into our first book club game of 2025, Okami. Join us as we review the 2006 classic as well as recap Klein and Lauren's FanExpo adventures, break down the latest Tony Hawk news, and react to Tom's ever-growing Pokemon card obsession. -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:54 - Pokemon Day Predictions11:52 - FanExpo Vancouver Stories26:03 - Tony Hawk is BACK (maybe)30:59 - Okami Book Club Review01:24:01 - What We Have Been Playing01:26:55 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week's show is backed with PlayStation. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they react to the latest State of Play from Sony as well as build a roster of fighters for a potential PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2.-Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos02:14 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions24:25 - Building the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Roster01:10:26 - What We've Been Playing01:11:02 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we honor the end of the Switch's lifecycle by picking the ten best games that defined the Nintendo console. Also, we break down the latest news including Warner Bros.' gaming mess and GTA's 2025 release date. -Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos01:52 - The News We Choose - WB's Gaming Mess28:00 - The News We CHoose - A GTA 6 Release Update32:31 - The Nintendo Switch Hall of Fame01:23:24 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio and Okami)01:25:11 - Outro-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

Xbox is making MAJOR changes to how it does things and we have some thoughts. Join us as we break down the latest news about Xbox's changing business plans, what it means for Xbox exclusives going forward, and if it is the right mode for the video gaming giant. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:35 - Xbox's Changing Business Plans 31:45 - The News We Choose: A Silent Hill EXCLUSIVE 41:50 - The News We Choose: Is Bioware in Trouble? 48:00 - The News We Choose: God of War Possibly Heading to Egypt 53:49 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio, Okami, and Marvel Rivals) 56:16 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week, it is time for our annual Fantasy Critics League draft. Join us as we decide what 2025 games will and will not review the best when everything is said and done. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:23 - The Fantasy Critics Draft 57:23 - What We've Been Playing (Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Sly Cooper 2, and metaphor ReFantazio) 01:03:23 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show All Things Nintendo's Brian Shea joins us to discuss the official Nintendo Switch 2 announcement as well as some other major headlines from across the gaming world. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 10:31 - The News We Choose: The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement 49:19 - The News We Choose: Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reactions 58:01 - The News We Choose: PlayStation Cancels Two More Games 01:10:06 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Sly Cooper 2) 01:19:11 - Outro - Follow Brian on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Follow Brian on Twitter: https://x.com/BrianPShea Subscribe to All Things Nintendo: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPodcasts/posts - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On today's show, PlayStation unveiled some new movie and TV news, we review the Sonic 3 movie, and we rank the best video game adaptations of last year. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:41 - PlayStation Productions CES Announcements 16:30 - New Last of Us Season 2 Trailer 28:11 - Sonic 3 Movie Review 52:14 - 2024 Video Game Adaptation Rankings 1:07:41 - What We Have Been Playing (Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond, Sly Cooper 2, and AGDQ 2025) 1:13:23 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

It's a new year, and that means more gaming predictions. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein as they make some bold predictions about what they think will and won't happen in the world of gaming in 2025. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:20 - Our 2025 Gaming Predictions 1:08:24 - What Have We Been Playing (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Hoa, Astro Bot, Sly 2, and Metaphor Refantazio) 1:14:53 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

It is that time of the year again. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein for the last podcast episode of 2024, as the team hands out some awards for the best and worst in gaming, including the prestigious Controller Club Game of the Year. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:25 -Nintendo Wrap-Up Stats + What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Secret Level Part 2, Astro Bot, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6) 23:17 - The Controlly Awards 1:35:10 - Game of the Year 1:49:25 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

The Game Awards have come and gone and we have some thoughts. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein this week as they share their favorite moments of the 2024 Game Awards. Also, stick around to the end for a quick review of Amazon Prime Video's Secret Level series. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:20 - PlayStation Wrap-Up Stats + What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Astro Bot, Infinity Nikki, and Resident Evil 3) 26:43 - Reacting to the Game Awards 1:08:51 - Secret Level Part 1 Review 1:27:02 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

It is nearly Game Awards time, so let's look down the list of nominees from the upcoming ceremony and predict who we think will win each and every category. Also listen in as Lauren talks about her new PS5 and Klein reviews the new indie platformer, Anton Blast. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:44 - What Have We Been Playing (Astro Bot, Anton Blast, Resident Evil 3) 13:53 - Predicting the Game Awards Winners 1:18:34 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we are back with another book club deep dive. This month, we have been playing Cult of the Lamb, and it is finally time to share all our spoiler-filled thoughts on the demonic cult-building roguelike. We all take a dip back into the news, discussing the new PlayStation handheld, Sony potentially purchasing From Software, and more Arcane shows. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:20 - What Have We Been Playing (Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Blasphemous 2, and Cult of the Lamb) 14:21 - The News We Choose - Sony Wants to Buy From Soft 24:20 - The News We Choose - A New PlayStation Handheld 33:58 - The News We Choose - More Arcane Shows 42:19 - Cult of the Lamb Book Club review 01:30:18 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

Join Klein, Lauren, and Tom this week as they are joined by Arcane superfan Shantelle Santos to break down the last three episodes of Arcane Season 2. - - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:10 - What Have We Been Playing (A Plague's Tale, Cult of the Lamb, Dragon Age: The Veilguard) 10:10 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 7 Spoiler Discussion 40:18 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 8 Spoiler Discussion 01:06:03 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 9 Spoiler Discussion 01:44:57 - Outro - Follow Shantelle on Twitter: https://x.com/sahntelle - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

It is another week of Arcane month on the podcast. Come along with us as we do a full spoiler breakdown of Arcane Season 2 Act 2 (Episodes 4-6) with special guest Zac Kelly. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:19 - What Have We Been Playing (Warhammer 40K: Dark Tide, Neva, Astro Bot, Arcane Experience, and Blasphemous 2) 15:10 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion 37:40 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 5 Spoiler Discussion 01:08:28 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 6 Spoiler Discussion 01:36:46 - Outro - Follow Zac on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/zachariahk.bsky.social Follow Zac on Twitter: https://x.com/ZachariahK_ - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's episode, Lauren and Tom are joined by a very special guest, content creator, streamer, and League of Legends expert Courtney Smith, for a spoiler-filled review and discussion about the first three episodes of Arcane Season 2. Buckle in because we have a LOT of thoughts. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:43 - What Have We Been Playing (Astro Bot, Fall Guys, League of Legends) 08:29 - Arcane Season 2 Spoiler-Free Thoughts  14:11 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 1 Spoiler Discussion 29:13 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 2 Spoiler Discussion 48:24 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion 1:12:49 - POTENTIAL SPOILERS for an Arcane Season 2 Plot Point 1:14:28 - Skip here to avoid POTENTIAL SPOILERS 1:25:39 - Outro - Follow Courtney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kotonii_san Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotonii_san/  Follow Courtney on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotoni_san  - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's episode, Klein, Tom, and Lauren kick off Arcane month in style with a recap of the first season as well as breaking down everything you need to know heading into Season 2. Also, we take some time to go through some of the biggest headlines in gaming from the week, including news on the new Tomb Raider show, the Concord devs shutting down, and some not Switch 2 Nintendo News. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 07:42 - What Have We Been Playing Super Mario Party Jamboree, Astro Bot, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Pokemon TCG Pocket) 27:42 - The News We Choose - Tomb Raider TV Show Update 34:01 - The News We Choose - Concord Devs Shut Down 42:02 - The News We Choose - Nintendo Music and Xenoblade Chronicles X Coming to Switch 52:37 - Arcane Season 2 Primer/Season 1 Recap 01:41:14 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we review the experience of jumping back into Rocksteady Games' Batman Arkham trilogy in 2024, as well as tackle the latest news like a new showrunner joining the God of War TV show and the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team being disbanded. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:29 - What Have We Been Playing (Batman Arkham Trilogy, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Play Nice) 18:56 - The News We Choose - The Prince of Persia Team Disbanded 31:08 - The News We Choose - The New God of War TV Series Showrunner 40:12 - Revisiting the Batman Arkham Trilogy 01:41:30 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we celebrate the release of the absolutely stunning Neva by drafting our favorite games with the most beautiful art styles. Also, as always, we jump into the latest in gaming news including the Analogue 3D, the Xbox Partner Preview, and the God of War TV series possibly being in trouble. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:55 - What Have We Been Playing (Batman Arkham Trilogy, Ori and The Blind Forest, Skyward Sword, and Steam Next Fest Demos) 17:07 - The News We Choose - The Analogue 3D Reveal 25:00 - The News We Choose - Big Changes on the God of War TV Series 32:40 - The News We Choose - The Xbox Partner Preview 39:48 - Neva Thoughts + Best Artstyles in Gaming Draft 01:22:15 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we dive into Netflix's new Tomb Raider anime for a full review discussion on the entire series, as well as break down the latest Pokemon leak, Halo's new direction, and Metaphor: ReFantazxio being a massive hit. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:12 - What Have We Been Playing (Batman Arkham Trilogy, Ori and The Blind Forest, Overwatch 2, Zelda: Skyward Sword) 14:22 - The News We Choose - A Massive Pokemon Leak 28:01 - The News We Choose - Metaphor: ReFantazio Is a Hit 34:54 - The News We Choose - Halo's New Direction 47:01 - Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Review 01:23:53 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show Tom, Klein, and Lauren finally dive into Star Wars Outlaws for a spoiler-filled review of the game. We also take a look at the latest in gaming news including a cool new initiative from Devolver Digital and a AAA Avatar: The Last Airbender game being announced. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 06:31 - What Have We Been Playing (Plucky Squire, Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond, and War Games: The Story of Stalker 2) 15:13 - The News We Choose - A AAA Avatar Game Announced 23:29 - The News We Choose - Devolvers Big Fan Initiative 32:02 - Star Wars Outlaws Spoiler Review 01:28:42 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

It's a news-focused show this week. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they react to the biggest announcements from PlayStation's State of Play, the new Last of Us Season 2 trailer, and Assassin's Creed Shadows getting delayed. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:18 - What Have We Been Playing (Katamari Damasy and The Plucky Squire) 16:24 - The News We Choose - The September State of Play 38:22 - The News We Choose - The Last of Us S2 Trailer 52:07 - The News We Choose - Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed 01:06:04 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week is a very special show as we invite Sam Cable and Kostia Liakhov from Spoonful of Wonder, the development team behind the newly released indie game Copycat, onto the show for a chat about what it is like being indie in 2024 and the process of making their very first game. Also, we dive into the news, chatting about everything from the Switch 2 leaks to Skate finally getting a release date. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:28 - What Have We Been Playing (Katamari Damasy and The Plucky Squire) 14:12 - The News We Choose - The Switch 2 Leaked 26:02 - The News We Choose - Skate 4 Gets a Date 32:46 - The News We Choose - New Video Game Shows Announced 38:49 - Copycat Developer Interview 01:26:12 - Outro - Follow Spoonful of Wonder at x.com/GameCopycat Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, the PS5 Pro was finally revealed, Annapurna Interactive has walked out and we rank every single major video game adaptation on the way from Hollywood and beyond. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:33 - What Have We Been Playing (Star Wars: Outlaws, Metroid Prime Remastered, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2) 8:53 - The News We Choose - The PS5 Pro Has Been Announced 26:16 - The News We Choose - Annapurna Interactive Resign 37:55 - Video Game Adaptations Hype Rankings 01:42:54 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, it's a packed show! We talk about Tom's travels to see the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour, Concord officially getting shut down, Klein's thoughts on Astro Bot, and the games that give us the warm and fuzzies inside. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:30 - What Have We Been Playing (Star Wars: Outlaws, Metroid Prime Remastered, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Orchestra World Tour, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2) 17:37 - The News We Choose - Concord is Officially Shutting Down 32:38 - The News We Choose - A Minecraft Movie Got its First Trailer 41:15 - The News We Choose - Sony Might've Just Revealed the PS5 Pro Design 49:35 - Astro Bot Mini-Review & Reaction 01:02:22 - The Games That Bring Us Joy, yay yippee ^_^ - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, Tom is away, but Lauren and Klein are still here to break down the latest and greatest in the world of gaming. Today we tackle the complicated (and disappointing) Concord launch, and a new partnership for Remedy Games, before transitioning into some PS5 Pro talk including all the rumors about the console and what we want from it. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:43 - What Have We Been Playing (Star Wars: Outlaws, Animal Crossing, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, and Tekken 8) 13:43 - The News We Choose - Concord Might Be in Trouble 25:48 - The News We Choose - Remedy Partners With Annapurna 31:59 - PS5 Pro Rumor Breakdown + Our Wishlists 01:04:15 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

Controller Club is back, and a lot has changed. Gamescom happened, Lauren moved across the world, and we all spent the last two weeks together for the very first time in London, England. So join us as we recount our travels, break down the latest in gaming news, and maybe even have an impromptu review conversation about the Borderlands movie. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:24 - What Have We Been Playing (Animal Crossing, SDCC, Metroid Prime, and Tekken 8) 16:15 - The News We Choose - Borderlands 4 Is Real 24:05 - The News We Choose - Indiana Jones Is Coming to PS5 33:48 - The News We Choose - Secret Level Revealed 45:37 - London Travel Stories/We Met For the First Time 117:44 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we tackle the tall task of deciding what Nintendo is going to do next with the Super Smash Bros. franchise. We also take a look at the biggest news in gaming including the Bungie layoffs and Avowed potentially getting delayed. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - What Have We Been Playing (Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania and Super Mario Galaxy) 10:33 - The News We Choose - More Bungie Layoffs 24:02 - The News We Choose - Avowed Might Be Delayed 28:42 - Building The Next Super Smash Bros. Roster 96:42 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show join Tom and Klein as they try to predict the reviews scores for some of 2024's biggest games left in the year. Also, they take a dive into the Assassin's Creed Shadow's apology controversy as well as the video game voice actors' strike. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:50 - What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Super Mario Galaxy, Arranger, and Tekken 8) 23:54 - The News We Choose - Assassin's Creed's Weird Apology 33:50 - The News We Choose - Video Game Voice Actors Are On Strike 43:12 - 2024 Review Score Over/Unders 86:47 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week it is finally time to do a deep-dive on one of Lauren's favorite games of all time. Join us as we review Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus and contextualize it in 2024 terms. We also dive into the news, discussing major headlines like the Halo TV show getting cancelled and Marvel vs. Capcom potentially making a comeback. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:53 - What Have We Been Playing (Helldivers 2, Elden Ring, Concord, Tekken 8, and Dungeons of Hinterberg) 15:25 - The News We Choose - Halo TV Show Cancelled 26:39 - The News We Choose - The FTC Calls Out Xbox Again 33:18 - The News We Choose - A Marvel vs Capcom Comeback 41:26 - New Game+: Sly Cooper Book Club Review 86:28 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we are joined by a special guest. Former managing editor of Kotaku Australia, David Smith sits down with the podcast for a conversation about the shuttering of Kotaku AU, new changes on the way to Xbox Game Pass, as well as what his game of the year so far is. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:24 - What Have We Been Playing (Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Concord beta, Helldivers 2, and Paper Mario) 15:09 - The News We Choose - Remembering Kotaku Australia 33:10 - The News We Choose - Nintendo's Spooky Teaser 39:08 - The News We Choose - The Great Xbox Game Pass Shake-up 49:48 - A Mid-Year Game of the Year Check In 98:15 - Outro - Follow David Smith on Twitter: @RhunWords Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we take on the tall task of trying to decide what is the greatest video game item. Join us as we dive into this epic bracket as well as break down the latest in gaming news including another amazing Awesome Games Done Quick event and Helldivers 2 potentially being in trouble. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:19 - What Have We Been Playing (Astop Bot PREVIEW, The First Descendant, Nier: Automata, and Paper Mario) 19:17 - The News We Choose - SGDQ 2024 29:15: The News We Choose - Helldivers 2 Player Count Drops 39:07 - The Video Game Item Bracket 88:55 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

This week on the show, Summer Game Fest season is officially over, so join us as we break down Nintendo's June 2024 Direct. We break down all the biggest announcements from the showcase including Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Then, it is time for the video game soundtrack draft, as we pick our favorite games based on the music in them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:58 - What Have We Been Playing (Sly Cooper, NieR: Automata, Balatro, Arranger, and Kitsune Tails) 19:11 - The News We Choose - The June 2024 Nintendo Direct 38:41 - The Video Game Soundtrack Draft 1:30:27 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, we break down more Summer Games Fest goodness with this year's Ubisoft Forward and delve into the news that Arcane is ending after Season 2. Also on the docket is our New Game Plus review of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, where we talk about the good, the bad, and the vuvuzelas. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:21 - What Have We Been Playing (Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, NieR: Automata, Sly Cooper) 11:17 - The News We Choose - Ubisoft Forward 2024 26:47 - The News We Choose - Arcane Season 2 Trailer 35:58 - New Game Plus Discussion - Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception 1:22:17 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, it is summer showcase season in the gaming industry so we dive head-first into all the announcements, picking out our favorite games/headlines from the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Games Showcases as well as all the other events happening over the past week. Join us as we talk about everything from Perfect Dark to the Among Us devs giving back to a skateboarding game that looks like it was pulled from Klein's dreams. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:19 - What Have We Been Playing (Uncharted 3, Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4) 09:21 - The News We Choose - The SGF + Xbox Showcase Headlines Draft 69:29 - The News We Choose - SGF Honorable Mentions 86:51 - New Game+ Check-In/Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show Lauren is back and so is the Sony State of Play. We break down the entire showcase from Concord to Astro Bot, as well as share the latest we have been playing including Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, and Animal Crossing. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:450 - What Have We Been Playing (Animal Crossing, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Village, and Diablo 4) 17:03 - The News We Choose - Sly Cooper Is Back 22:26 - The News We Choose - State of Play Reactions 77:03 - New Game+ Check-In/Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

A new Controller Club is here, and this week we grab our game pads and Amiibos to rank the 10 best games on the Wii U. Join us as we put together our ranking, dive into the latest gaming news like a new Street Fighter movie and an imminent Astro Bot announcement, along with our latest thoughts on Balatro, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and Street Fighter 6. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 08:42 - What Have We Been Playing (Balatro, Street Fighter 6, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door) 24:52 - The News We Choose - A Street Fighter Movie Update 32:10 - The News We Choose - An Astro Bot Announcement Is Coming 42:24 - The Top 10 Wii U Game Ranking 100:04 - New Game+ Check-In/Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.

On this week's show, Tomis back and we are celebrating by building our dream Switch 2 first-year lineups (thanks to Kit & Krysta for the inspo). We also take a deep dive into the news including Assassin's Creed Shadows, a new Tomb Raider TV show, and GTA 6 getting a release window. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:49 - What Have We Been Playing/Diablo 4 Season 4 Impressions 21:56 - New Tomb Raider Show 32:15 - Assassin's Creed Shadow's Announced 42:35 - GTA 6 Release Window 49:34 - Our Dream First Year of the Switch 2 Lineups 99:30 - New Game+ Check-In/Outro - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.